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New Trier prides itself in being a welcoming place for all students, presenting part of its motto on the wall
Executive order to ban radical indoctrination won’t stop NT from being a safe space for students
March 21, 2025
Incoming Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chimille Tillery (left), incoming Associate Principal for Northfield Campus Dan Paustian (middle), and incoming Chief Human Relations Officer Dr. Nashwa Mekky
NT promotes 2 administrators, hires another for 2025-26 school year
March 20, 2025
2025 college admissions: a roller coaster of deferrals and postponements
2025 college admissions: a roller coaster of deferrals and postponements
March 20, 2025
Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education
Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education
March 13, 2025
NT plans to shorten science minutes in 2026-2027 school year
NT plans to shorten science minutes in 2026-2027 school year
March 12, 2025
New Trier female athletes participate in a variety of sports
Women in Sports Club brings community to female athletes at NT
March 18, 2025
John O'Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
John O’Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
March 7, 2025
Scarlett Harper stands in front of Gorner Glacier in the Monte Rosa massif, near Zermatt, Switzerland, which has experienced significant melting in the past few years
NT sophomore, climate activist Scarlett Harper steps into political world
February 24, 2025
Senior Cate Martin and her dancers practicing 'Windswept' on stage during during tech week
Annual Kinesis dance concert reflects dancers’ creativity, expression
February 21, 2025
Left: A Chick-fil-A meal comprised of medium waffle fries, 8-count chicken nuggets, and a lemonade. Right: A Cane’s ‘three finger combo’ of fries, three chicken fingers, Texas toast, and a lemonade.
Chick-fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s: Which chicken chain prevails?
February 6, 2025
New Trier Green poses for a photo after securing their 1-0 win on March 16 at the United Center
NT hockey team wins state championship
March 19, 2025
Some of the many state trophies New Trier has acquired over the years
Sports at all levels of competition enrich NT experience
March 17, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
March 7, 2025
With an explosion of deals emerging from the deadline, the NBA has radically changed
Grading each NBA team’s trade deadline deals
February 27, 2025
The ‘Dear Mama’ singer was known by many names: Makaveli, 2Pac, MC New York. But in this song, he’s Tupac Shakur: a guy who simply loves his mom.
2Pac’s ‘Dear Mama,’ is (still) a feat of familial love
March 6, 2025
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
February 27, 2025
Doechii’s rise to fame is a win for authenticity in music
Doechii’s rise to fame is a win for authenticity in music
February 25, 2025
Copies of 'Circe' by Madeline Miller, 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller, 'Clytemnestra' by Costanza Casati
3 books to read to prepare for the upcoming ‘Odyssey’ film adaptation
February 14, 2025
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is adventure in its truest form
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is adventure in its truest form
February 7, 2025
Sofia Fernadez works on in-class assignment
NT stifles academic growth
March 19, 2025
Various mailings from colleges and universities
Flawed but necessary: The case for standardized testing in 2025
March 17, 2025
Award shows are a place for politics
Award shows are a place for politics
March 6, 2025
I should have taken this as a sign for what was to come. Instead, I took my signs for granted.
The Hidden Horror of The North Shore: Gonzo Special
February 20, 2025
The ultimate spearmint gum showdown
What brand of chewing gum is actually the best?
February 10, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
March 7, 2025
John O'Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
John O’Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
March 7, 2025
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
February 27, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
February 24, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 2025
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
February 27, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
February 24, 2025
Rodgers Out: A look at a 25-year legacy in Illinois high school basketball
Rodgers Out: A look at a 25-year legacy in Illinois high school basketball
February 19, 2025
Nation's top 10 junior class prospect dominates NT courts
Nation’s top 10 junior class prospect dominates NT courts
February 3, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
March 7, 2025
John O'Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
John O’Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
March 7, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 6: Inside look at NT girls soccer preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 6: Inside look at NT girls soccer preseason
February 20, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 5: Inside look at NT boys lacrosse preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 5: Inside look at NT boys lacrosse preseason
February 11, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 4: Inside look at NTG hockey
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 4: Inside look at NTG hockey
February 5, 2025
Wise, second from left. with three fellow EMTs in Bello Colombia
Junior spends six months working in Colombian Hospital
May 19, 2021
Seniors seen excited to be leaving NT
Cruisin’ on!
June 24, 2020
It was the best of times
It was the best of times
June 22, 2020
Students mingle during the Homecoming Dance in 2019
Highs and lows: seniors reflect on the best and worst of NT
June 22, 2020
130 AP Government students at the convention center where the Iowa Caucus was held
AP Government students observe caucus in Bettendorf, Iowa
February 21, 2020
Seniors miss projects
June 24, 2020
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Times that made us LOL
June 24, 2020
Graphic includes respondents to both the NT News destinations survey and the ntseniors2020 Instagram account
More seniors taking gap year
June 24, 2020
Seniors seen excited to be leaving NT
Cruisin’ on!
June 24, 2020
Senior athletics photos
Senior athletics photos
June 23, 2020
130 AP Government students at the convention center where the Iowa Caucus was held
AP Government students observe caucus in Bettendorf, Iowa
February 21, 2020
Democrats: electability is a lie
February 21, 2020
Who’s on the ballot? Know who you’re voting for
February 21, 2020
Do political ads belong in the Super Bowl?
February 21, 2020
Tinker at the Journalism Education Association Conference in Washington D.C. on Nov. 22, 2019
Tinker speaks to next generation of student activists
February 21, 2020
Looking back at a century of the NT News
November 8, 2019
Looking back at the wars of the past century
November 8, 2019
100 Years of Race at NT
November 8, 2019
Benefits behind legalizing cannabis
November 8, 2019
100 years of learning
November 8, 2019
Minorities respond to N-word presentations
December 13, 2019
No excuse to use N-word
December 13, 2019
100 minutes is not enough time to tackle complex issues
December 13, 2019
A video of Ta-Nehesi Coats was shown in the N-word presentation
We shouldn’t have to hear homophobic and sexist slurs in advisery
December 13, 2019
NT News 12/13/2019 – Special Section: Race
December 13, 2019
Psychologist, students discuss impact of social media on mental health
September 27, 2019
Graphic depictions of suicide in media can lead to copycats, studies show
September 27, 2019
Complex causes behind rising suicide rates among men
September 27, 2019
Students support assemblies and seminars to discuss mental health
September 27, 2019
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Guide to applying to college: For juniors

Alexia Green, Managing Editor
April 30, 2024
'The Tortured Poets Department' is out and there is so much to unpack

‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is so much more than I imagined

Alexia Green, Managing Editor
April 29, 2024
Opposing viewpoints: Has influencer culture gone too far?

Opposing viewpoints: Has influencer culture gone too far?

Alexia Green and Charlotte Hutchinson
March 13, 2024
A stuffed animal surrounded by overpriced beauty products commonly owned by pre-teens

Social Media is an imagination killer

Alexia Green, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
FD2's performance of the seven deadly sins

Northfield dance ensemble holds its annual student-choreographed show

Alexia Green, Managing Editor
January 26, 2024
Attendance Office is located in Room 217 at the Winnetka campus

The numbers prove to be the only success with new attendance policy

Alexia Green, Managing Reporter
December 8, 2023
Picture from the 'Taylor Swift: Eras Tour' movie during the performance of the song 'Fearless'

‘Taylor Swift: Eras Tour’ movie ends the Great War

Alexia Green, Managing Editor
November 10, 2023

Fialka accommodates students in new way as senior adviser chair

Kate Dieffenbacher and Alexia Green
November 7, 2023
Social pressure makes kids feel they have to say the pledge

The freedom to rise or not to rise

Alexia Green, Managing Editor
October 18, 2023
Taylor Swift's 1989 Taylors version is set to release on Oct 27.

1989 TV calls for an eras rewind

Alexia Green, Opinions Editor
September 18, 2023
Editor of the Record North shore, Joe Coughlin, is interviewing, Evan Kanellos. He is skeptical of AI and uses old school methods of reporting

Journalists cautious of AI’s writing power

Alexia Green, Features Editor
March 21, 2023
The Roman gate frequently known as ‘Porta Nigra’

New Trier: 122 years of growth

Alexia Green, Features editor
February 3, 2023
Discrimination against the gay community was common. Many people were fired from their jobs, had their business license revoked and could even be evicted from an apartment because of their sexual orientation 

Harvey Milk; America’s first real steps to Queer Rights

Alexia Green, Features Editor
November 21, 2022
Sports med club members pose for a picture after this year's annual pumpkin carving on Oct. 13

Sports Medicine Club reaches new audiences

Alexia Green, Features Editor
November 4, 2022
Display of Daisy Designs’ in One Stop Trev Shop. The owners sell their products by hosting house shows and at local events

Student business owners sell in One Stop Trev shop

Alexia Green, Features editor
October 4, 2022
display of lululemon clothes , one of the many popular brands amongst new trier student

Teenagers should feel comfortable no matter their brand of clothing

Alexia Green, Features Editor
September 29, 2022
The 2022-2023 school calendar showing the yellow Anchor Days. The new day was added on Wednesdays where all periods meet for 35 minutes

Students see benefits, problems in Anchor Days

Alexia Green, Features Editor
September 14, 2022
The health service department receiving the Hearts to Compassion Award at a ceremony

Health services gets overdue recognition

Alexia Green, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2022
From top left: Sadie Grace Richardson, Abbie kirmser, Jude Litowitz and Annabelle Boots.

Student Council candidates seeking office

Alexia Green, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
Cummings with Tadelman after winning state

Wrestler comes out on top at state

Alexia Green, Staff reporter
March 2, 2022
District 39 parents protest outside Wilmette village hall on Feb. 14 calling for maskless option at Wilmette schools

Wilmette parents call for maskless option

Alexia Green, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2022
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, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2022
Courtesy of Matt Ravenscraft

Boys soccer thrives through long pandemic season

Alexia Green
November 15, 2021
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