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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
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
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
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
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
McCaffery and teammates celebrate following her goal
Late goals lead girls soccer to victory over Loyola
April 21, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 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 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
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
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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Michael Knowles speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 4 where he denounced transgenderism

Why ‘Transgenderism’ is a dangerous word

Ana Torresarpi, Features Editor
June 1, 2023
Can you spot the difference?

Can you spot the difference?

Ana Torresarpi and Maya Ramaswamy
March 21, 2023
AI generated artwork sparks outrage among artists and other workers in creative fields over whether or not AI drawings should be seen as valid

Will AI generated art take over the creative world?

Ana Torresarpi
March 21, 2023
Netflix Wednesday profile

Is Wednesday a must-watch?

Ana Torresarpi, Features Editor
February 3, 2023
Rian Johnson's Glass Onion Knives Out

‘Glass Onion’ shatters expectations

Ana Torresarpi, Features Editor
February 3, 2023
The annual Stonewall pride parade celebrates the historic Stonewall riots and the start of the LGBTQ human rights movement.

What is Stonewall, and why does it matter?

Ana Torresarpi, Features Editor
November 22, 2022
Picture depicting portion of Edwin Boyd Johnson's Mural on Music, currently displayed on the second floor of New Trier. Frequently used on Logos website.

Ethos + Pathos = Logos

Ana Torresarpi, Features Editor
November 4, 2022
The 'A' lunch block leaves students eating their lunches at the unreasonable hour of 10:20 in the morning

Lunch for breakfast?

Ana Torresarpi, Features Editor
September 29, 2022
A rice bowl served up during the first week of school. The problem of inconsistent portions has been solved by Quest.

Students notice change in cafeteria portion sizes

Ana Torresarpi, Features Editor
September 20, 2022
Netflix announced a drop in almost one million subscribers in the second quarter of 2022, resulting in Netflix shares dropping by nearly 65%.

Streaming platforms are changing: Here’s what you need to know

Ana Torresarpi and Maya Ramaswamy
September 14, 2022
On Thursday, April 28, firetrucks gathered outside of New Trier's Winnetka Campus after fire alarm went off

Fabrication Lab incident sparks fiery student reactions

Ana Torresarpi, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
Apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine is targeted by Russia on March 8

The complex relationship of Ukraine and Russia

Ana Torresarpi, Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
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, Sports editor
February 16, 2022
Maria Morabito earns a 9.5 on the beam during the Evanston meet

Girls gymnastics nail the landing against Evanston

Ana Torresarpi, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
Lia Thomas breaks program records for both 200 and 500 freestyle, November 22

Transgender swimmer under fire for smashing records

Ana Torresarpi, Sports editor
January 14, 2022
New Trier Powerlifters host a casual Halloween regional meet on Oct. 30, many lifters used the opportunity to film and submit their lifts for the October Throwdown

Powerlifting takes first once again

Ana Torresarpi, Sports Editor
December 11, 2021
The Treaty of Chicago in 1833 gave settlers the right to Winnetka soil, and was signed through threats and intimidation

Indigenous lands and the myth of New Trier’s founding

Ana Torresarpi and Charles Foster
December 11, 2021
Local young adult still missing after 3 day search

Local young adult still missing after 3 day search

Ana Torresarpi, Sports Editor
November 3, 2021
Student actors run through dress rehearsals before the premiere of Lagniappe

Lagniappe-Potpourri returns to auditoriums this year

Ana Torresarpi, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Atlas Hollander, spending their free period working at the library, is among several non binary students who are interested in seeing continued change in New Trier

Adapting to the new age: staff and faculty to learn about gender binaries

Ana Torresarpi, Sports Editor
September 20, 2021
Two beavers currently reside in a pond at a residential area in Glenview. Coco, a female beaver, is pictured above.

Locals say beavers are worth a dam

Ana Torresarpi and Sarah Lin
May 19, 2021
Wise, second from left. with three fellow EMTs in Bello Colombia

Junior spends six months working in Colombian Hospital

Ana Torresarpi, Staff reporter
May 19, 2021
Ben Glick, Caden Greco, and Declan Smith prepare for upcoming podcast over Zoom

Two freshmen hit home run with new baseball-themed podcast

Ana Torresarpi, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
Peter Kanellos dribbles up court in the team's first game, and win, of the season against Maine West on Feb. 6 in Gates Gym

Online ovations for winter sports

Ana Torresarpi, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
Gen Z FrenZ episodes created by sophomores Wang, Shangguan, and Calkins can be found on their instagram, genzfrenzpodcast 

Sophomores share teen perspective on issues of 2020

Ana Torresarpi, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2021
Emily Waechtler demonstrates the sign for "where" during a recent meeting of the Sign Language Club

Club sponsors scramble to adjust to their new remote environment 

Ana Torresarpi , Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020
Max Vircol (Left) and Connor Endre (Right) meet up with other ELS students during quarantine

ELS students, parents encouraged by school reopening

Ana Torresarpi, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020
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