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Incoming Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Melissa Dudic (left) and incoming Assistant Principal for the Class of 2029 Matt Koulentes
NT names two more administrators for 2025-26 school year
May 2, 2025
A cellphone caddy hangs from the wall of a classroom on the Winnetka Campus
NT expands ‘phone caddy’ procedures to both campuses for 2025-26 school year
April 25, 2025
NT transitions from SAT to ACT
NT transitions from SAT to ACT
April 23, 2025
Christopher Mitchell and Denise Dubravec speak to members of New Trier Parents' Association
NT parents meet to tackle the challenges of raising teens in a digital world
April 17, 2025
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
Last summer, I would go to a beach to relax after a long day
The essential guide on making the most out of your summer
May 2, 2025
The glistening sign at night
Broaden your culinary horizons at Afghan Kabob in Morton Grove
May 2, 2025
The stir fry and pasta stations, two of my most frequently purchased meals.
6 cafeteria stations vs. one food critic: Which lunch option prevails?
April 29, 2025
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
April 11, 2025
IGSS students present their projects on poster boards at the end of year IGSStravaganza
IGSS takes creative approach to traditional junior theme
April 11, 2025
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.10: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.10: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
May 8, 2025
Avery Anderson drives towards the goal as Upper Arlington players defend her
NT girls lacrosse finds success against out of state opponents
May 7, 2025
Girls hockey proudly presents their state championship cup and banner after winning 5-4 in a sudden death overtime against Barrington
NT Girls Hockey Club proves hard work and motivation through state win
April 30, 2025
Senior captain Hank Woodman scores a close goal in the team’s senior night win over Maine South High School
Boys water polo looks to reclaim state title
April 29, 2025
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
April 23, 2025
Michael B. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan star as two twin gangsters returning to their Southern hometown
‘Sinners’ is sound for sore ears
May 7, 2025
Apple TV’s ‘Severance’ is the office from hell, reimagined
Apple TV’s ‘Severance’ is the office from hell, reimagined
April 24, 2025
Ariana Grande lets out all her emotions in six new brilliant and sob-worthy songs
‘Brighter days ahead’ has become the deluxe, diverse ‘eternal sunshine’— and we love it
April 23, 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping destroyed my sense of self. How can I ever recover?
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ made me go through all five stages of grief
April 17, 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
A desperate call for the end of wearing flip flops at NT
A desperate call for the end of wearing flip flops at NT
May 7, 2025
End of the semester marks another unnecessary change to the finals schedule
End of the semester marks another unnecessary change to the finals schedule
April 30, 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
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.10: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.10: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
May 8, 2025
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
April 23, 2025
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
April 21, 2025
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
April 11, 2025
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 8: A look into the NT girls lacrosse season 
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 8: A look into the NT girls lacrosse season 
April 7, 2025
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
April 23, 2025
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
April 21, 2025
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
April 11, 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
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.10: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.10: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
May 8, 2025
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 8: A look into the NT girls lacrosse season 
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 8: A look into the NT girls lacrosse season 
April 7, 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
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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