The student news site of New Trier High School

New Trier News

The student news site of New Trier High School

New Trier News

The student news site of New Trier High School

New Trier News

Emergency hospital in Camp Funston, Kansas during H1N1 influenza epidemic, circa 1918

Social distancing through the ages: A history of pandemics

Leah Schmidt, News Editor
March 30, 2020
SARS first appeared in China 18 years ago. Within three months 8,098 people had been infected and 774 had died according to the CDC, giving the virus a 9.55% death rate, more than twice the current 4.37% mortality rate of COVID-19. 
Minos Restaurant in Winnetka, like many local eateries, is offering delivery service during the quarantine

North Shore restaurants innovating to keep business alive

Eva Roytburg, Opinions Editor & Managing Online Editor
March 24, 2020

In the wake of state-wide closures and cancellations to limit the spread of COVID-19, perhaps none have felt the economic impact more than the owners of local restaurants and businesses.Due to Governor...

Quarantine means tech issues, boredom for many students

Belah Ratowitz, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020

As school closed over Covid-19, students spent their class time learning remotely. For most students, that means a battle with Canvas issues, technical difficulties, and boredom during their time at home. Sophomore...

The Pandemic of lies and fear

Graham Ambrose, Features Editor
March 24, 2020

Ever since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, the pandemic has spread to over 150 nations. Schools have closed, restaurants and bars have shut down, and people are canceling vacation plans...

Various apps make e-learning different for everyone

Various apps make e-learning different for everyone

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2020

Since the COVID-19 virus has closed New Trier, the majority of students have been active in each class through Canvas’ e-learning platform. Some teachers have chosen to communicate with students through...

Income Inequality and COVID-19: How the nation’s poor are coping

Hope Talbot, News Editor
March 24, 2020

With the New Trier administration’s Mar. 19  announcement that school will be closed until Apr. 13, the expectation is that staff and students will put themselves in a state of isolation and continue...

Caption: On Mar. 24, the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were scheduled to begin on Jul. 24 in Tokyo, became the latest sporting event to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 concerns put sports on pause

Matt Murray, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020

In an unprecedented 48-hour span from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, nearly all of the world’s major sports leagues indefinitely suspended their operations due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, which is expected...

Why Gen X may be handling this quarantine better than Gen Z

Cleo Pool, Co-Editor in Chief
March 24, 2020

To us, this concept of locking ourselves away and learning to entertain ourselves is absurd. But to our parents, it’s nothing new.   The generation before Millennials is known as “Gen X” but...

Coronavirus vs. Class of 2020

Katy Pickens, Co-Editor in Chief
March 24, 2020

Social distancing sucks. Many of us know cancelling group events, public functions, and parties is the safe, healthy, and conscientious thing to do. However, these cancellations have still created plenty...

Some families have started stockpiling food and disinfectant products because of the novel coronavirus

Students discuss impact of COVID-19 on New Trier community

Nicholas Wilson, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has spread around the world, leading to concern among New Trier students and families. On Feb. 28 New Trier sent out an email that updated families on the potential impact the...

Student Views: Have your break plans changed because of coronavirus?

Student Views: Have your break plans changed because of coronavirus?

March 13, 2020

President Max Rosen, Junior Anna Maisel, Junior Bridget McKenna, Senior Anna Gossard, and Senior Jake Vile share whether or not the coronavirus has impacted their Spring Break travel plans.    

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

The comment section provides a space for readers to voice their opinions. The New Trier News wants to amplify the voices of our audience, so comments will not be censored based on a difference of opinion. However, we will not accept the following forms of commentary: Racism, homophobia, or any other sort of prejudice Anything against the school policy clearly stated in the New Trier Student Handbook Violent threats or any form of harassment toward our staff and/or sources Any obscene or inappropriate language Anonymous comments will not be approved. The comments will be monitored by managing editors in consultation with our faculty advisers.
All New Trier News Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest