I’ve always been a relatively sentimental and nostalgic person, especially when it comes to the year ending. I think we all have a sense of not having done enough, or having wasted a whole year....

Heading into a new year or a new decade naturally prompts reflection. After a century of student journalism, the New Trier News has a substantial amount of work we can look back on. Thousands...

We’ve all gossiped at one point or another. Most of us do it daily without even considering it to be gossiping. It’s a form of mass communication that we use to connect with one another....

The #MeToo movement has brought an undeniable increase in accountability for sexual assault perpetrators. Bill Cosby is currently serving a three to ten year sentence for his crimes. Larry...

The issue of identity is confusing. We spend our whole lives figuring out who we are and what we want for ourselves. Throw race and gender into the mix, and it adds even more layers of complexity...

There are racial issues at New Trier. That isn’t a secret. I think generally, we have a very shallow understanding of the nuances of race and how race exists outside of the walls of our school. The...

2019 is coming to an end and with it the 2010 decade is too. Over the past ten years, our lives have changed significantly. Back in 2010 when we were in elementary school, we faced daily challenges...

At New Trier, we are constantly inundated with messaging that equates success with elite colleges or athletic achievements. Even the surrounding community contributes to this culture. Just drive...

Nextdoor is one of the best social media sites available on the App Store today. This may be confusing, or even counterintuitive for some of you, but I believe there are few sites that can offer...

“If you post now, no one will like it.” “So when do I post it?” “At, like, 9 pm. That’s when everyone finishes their homework and is on Instagram.” This dialogue is all too...