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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

On Feb. 5, bronze medalist Xingyuan Huang (left) commemorated his conference success with a selfie with coach Colby Vargas (right)

Fencing teams finishes season strong after placing at conference championships

Kate Dieffenbacher, Editor in Chief February 16, 2022

On Friday Feb. 5 the varsity teams gathered for the conference team championships at Marian Catholic High School where New Trier’s men’s team finished second and the women’s team finished fourth...

Team Starlights Juniors, including juniors Kiana Eickbush, Mia Jackson, and freshman Mia Eickbush, compete at the Tissot Neuchâtel Trophy

New Trier girls skate at international competition

Ana Torresarpi, Managing Editor February 16, 2022

Juniors Kiana Eickbush, Mia Jackson, and freshmen Mia Eickbush left the country on Feb. 7 for an international synchronized skating competition, earning third place with a total component score of 158.83....

The boys varsity team, posing following a successful regionals competition, enters the Feb. 19 sectionals with strength and confidence

Swim and dive rides wave of momentum into sectionals

Owen Appel, Sports Editor February 14, 2022

Following their Feb. 4 defeat of Maine South where the team was firing on all cylinders, the Trevians hope to stay hot through Feb. 19, when they compete at sectionals to qualify for state. New...

The Cheer team has been making New Trier history since last year, with last year being the first time ever making it to State and securing a title in 3rd place.

New Trier cheers their way through victories

Alexia Green, Opinions Editor February 10, 2022

The Cheer team has been making New Trier history for the last two years, with last year being the first time ever making it to State and securing a title in 3rd place. This year the team has been following...

The New Trier varsity boys basketball team, pictured, has led a remarkable season being ranked fourth in the state and with a 25-3 record

Spectacular season continues as boys basketball dominates Niles West

Owen Appel, Sports Editor February 9, 2022

On Feb. 1, boys varsity basketball defeated Niles West with an impressive 54-35 home win, tying Glenbrook South for the conference lead. In a game where the Trevians Held a much bigger lead for the...

The New Trier boys swim team does a pre-game chant before beating ETHS at a home meet on Jan. 21

Boys swim and dive blows Evanston out of water

Said Aydin, Managing Editor February 7, 2022

On Jan. 21, the New Trier boys swim and dive won on all three levels against Evanston Township High School at the Winnetka campus. Despite the win, close races in which the winners were differentiated...

Track practices in Field House in 2018. Now, the team struggles to find a new practice space

Renovations force adjustments for track season

Kate Dieffenbacher, Editor in Chief February 4, 2022

With the start of the new track season, and with the renovations to the Winnetka athletic facilities, adjustments have been made about where students will be practicing and what the nature of most...

Maria Morabito earns a 9.5 on the beam during the Evanston meet

Girls gymnastics nail the landing against Evanston

Ana Torresarpi, Managing Editor February 4, 2022

On Jan. 20, the New Trier girls gymnastics program went face-to- face with Evanston. New Trier took the win on all three levels: Varsity, Junior Varsity, and the freshmen- sophomore level. The total...

Falk racing at the Eastbay Cross Country Championship on December 11 in San Diego

Senior earns Illinois athlete of year for cross country

Joey Murray, Sports Editor January 31, 2022

Falk, who recently committed to Duke for cross country, finished in 19th place in the 5000 meter run, recording a time of 15:39.90. Falk felt like he was more than confident enough to compete in such...

Matt Nagy (right) and Ryan Pace (left), who were both fired on January 10, at Bears practice in July 2019

Bears hit reset button by firing Nagy and Pace

Joey Murray, Sports Editor January 27, 2022

On Jan. 11, the Chicago Bears parted ways with head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace. Nagy had been the Bears’ head coach for four seasons, while Pace had just finished his seventh season...

Lia Thomas breaks program records for both 200 and 500 freestyle, November 22

Transgender swimmer under fire for smashing records

Ana Torresarpi, Managing Editor January 14, 2022

University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas has recently become the center of a massive controversy over her newest record-breaking swim times during a recent swim meet. Thomas had managed to dominate...

Old Gates Gym, built in 1928, will be torn down this month to make way for the new athletic wing

New Trier says goodbye to Gates Gym after 91 years

Joey Murray, Sports Editor December 19, 2021

On Dec. 16, Gates Gym, which has been in operation since 1928, hosted its final sporting events before new construction on the athletic facilities begins over winter break. The girls varsity basketball...

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