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Renovations begin across the plaza from CVS Pharmacy
Plaza del Lago renovations seek to revitalize historic site
December 19, 2024
Library at New Trier High School's Winnetka Campus
Winnetka Campus library introduces new capacity rules
December 16, 2024
Performers of 'Here We Go Again,' the 2024 rendition of Lagniappe-Potpourri
Performing Arts Department and administration cut Lagniappe-Potpourri
December 13, 2024
Infographic displaying the rise in antisemitism in recent years
Administration, students respond to antisemitism at NT
December 6, 2024
Incoming Superintendent Dr. Peter Tragos on the second floor in the concourse at New Trier's Winnetka Campus
Incoming superintendent seeks to evolve, not change, NT
November 22, 2024
High Five Choir members outside the Gaffney Theatre at New Trier High School's Winnetka Campus
NT High Five Choir achieves huge milestone by performing at joint annual conference
December 20, 2024
The Cottage was relocated several times until being purchased by the Park District and placed at community park 7N.
Sherman Booth and a retrospective look at race on the North Shore
December 13, 2024
The ‘Seussical’ stage before the performance began
Photo Essay: All about ‘Seussical’
December 11, 2024
O'Connor stands in the middle of the book stall, the projector behind him
NT English teacher debuts new haiku book
December 11, 2024
Members of the New Trier Political Journal pose for a group photo
NT literary clubs provide creative outlets for students to express themselves
December 5, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
December 20, 2024
Girls field hockey team celebrate after winning state championship on Nov. 2, 2024
NT girls field hockey team wins state championship
December 16, 2024
Varsity cheer performs a pyramid and difficult stunts at a varsity football game
NT varsity cheerleading jumps into the winter season with a can-do mindset
December 12, 2024
Gallery: Fall sports recap
Gallery: Fall sports recap
December 10, 2024
Senior Ben Crane NXR Midwest Regional in Terre Haute, Indiana on Nov. 17
Ben Crane dazzles at state for first place, shatters NT record
December 9, 2024
‘The Wrath of the Triple Goddess’: Why you should read Percy Jackson's newest adventure
‘The Wrath of the Triple Goddess’: Why you should read Percy Jackson’s newest adventure
December 18, 2024
‘Here’ misses the mark
‘Here’ misses the mark
December 10, 2024
‘Memoir of a Snail’ tells the story of an ordinary life in an extraordinary way
‘Memoir of a Snail’ tells the story of an ordinary life in an extraordinary way
December 4, 2024
Released November 6, 'Pedro Páramo' is available for viewing on Netflix.
‘Pedro Páramo’: When magical realism becomes too real
December 3, 2024
Grammy-award winning artist Olivia Rodrigo sings at her concert, ‘The Guts World Tour’
Taylor Swift-esque concert documentaries: Are they needed?
December 2, 2024
An eight block schedule with a weekly late start examined at a New Trier High School Board of Education meeting in January of 2021
NT, please give students a weekly late start day
December 17, 2024
A house nearby New Trier’s Winnetka campus that was festively decorated before Thanksgiving
Opposing viewpoints: When should the holiday season start?
December 6, 2024
Kyle Hendricks pitching against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 21 at Wrigley Field
End of an era for The Professor
December 2, 2024
NT, please address sexist rhetoric: Equity requires action
NT, please address sexist rhetoric: Equity requires action
November 29, 2024
Ah yes, more than two hours of homework. Fun.
Teachers, stop assigning us so much homework due on Anchor Days
November 21, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
December 20, 2024
Bear-apy, Ep. 2
Bear-apy, Ep. 2
December 6, 2024
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
November 27, 2024
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
November 26, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
November 22, 2024
Bear-apy, Ep. 2
Bear-apy, Ep. 2
December 6, 2024
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
November 27, 2024
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
November 26, 2024
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
November 22, 2024
Nation's No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
Nation’s No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
November 22, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
December 20, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
November 22, 2024
Brittany Romano reflects on her first season as NT field hockey head coach
Brittany Romano reflects on her first season as NT field hockey head coach
November 8, 2024
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
October 11, 2024
Majority of NT students vote for Harris in mock election
Majority of NT students vote for Harris in mock election
November 1, 2024
Campaign signs displayed outside of a polling place in Wilmette as people arrive to vote early
It’s time to change the way we vote
November 1, 2024
A map depicting the current boundaries for the Illinois House of Representatives in New Trier Township
What’s on the ballot?
October 31, 2024
Then-President Donald Trump addresses a crowd of supporters
Separating fact from fiction in the 2024 election
October 29, 2024
An American flag outside of a building on Winnetka Ave, near New Trier’s Winnetka Campus
NT students weigh in on congressional elections
October 25, 2024
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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May 2022 Crossword

May 2022 Crossword

Casey Bertocchi
May 10, 2022
Left to right: Nathan Liu, Max Hartman, Aruni Chenxi, Nika Chuzhoy, Connor Lane, and adviser Kuklis

The limit does not exist for NT mathletes

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
May 4, 2022
April 2022 Crossword

April 2022 Crossword

Casey Bertocchi
April 10, 2022
In the musical, Sophie's mother Donna (Ericka Pugliese) embraces Sophie (Bella Friedman) as she prepares to get married

Take a chance on Mamma Mia!

Sarah Lin and Casey Bertocchi
March 5, 2022
March 2022 Crossword

March 2022 Crossword

Casey Bertocchi
March 1, 2022
Many students and staff found it hard to get to school last month after heavy snowfall

‘Sno luck for students who want snow days

Casey Bertocchi
February 24, 2022
In their Feb. 22 meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to go mask-optional starting Feb. 23

Breaking News: Board votes unanimously to go mask-optional

Casey Bertocchi
February 22, 2022
The Board will vote Tuesday on whether to make mask-wearing optional. If it passes, New Trier will be mask-optional starting Wednesday

Breaking News: Board to vote Tuesday on going mask-optional

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
February 18, 2022
Conversation hearts are one of the most popular candies that are associated with Valentine's Day

Give me a break, Hallmark

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
February 4, 2022
February 2022 Crossword

February 2022 Crossword

Casey Bertocchi
February 1, 2022
Students walk into New Trier’s Winnetka Ave entrance

Do finals really matter?

Casey Bertocchi
January 24, 2022
Trevapalooza before COVID-19

Breaking News: Trevapalooza postponed to March

Casey Bertocchi
January 14, 2022
Rioters on the West Front at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A year after Jan. 6: Where are the rioters now?

Casey Bertocchi
January 6, 2022
On Jan. 4 school leaders announced that all first semester exams will be canceled due to the growing cases of Covid-19 in the school

Breaking News: First semester final exams canceled

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
January 4, 2022
January 2022 Crossword

January 2022 Crossword

Casey Bertocchi
January 1, 2022
The implementation of improved sexual assault education within adviseries is vital for ensuring a safe and positive school environment

Advisers, incoming freshmen endorse coed adviseries

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
December 11, 2021
Students waiting in line to get into the building at New Trier's south entrance

How New Trier’s late policy is unfair to students

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
December 1, 2021
December 2021 crossword

December 2021 crossword

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
December 1, 2021
November 2021 crossword

November 2021 crossword

Casey Bertocchi
November 2, 2021
Novelline competing at the FINA World Cup in Berlin ,Germany in October

New Trier senior wins World Cup relay

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
October 27, 2021
October 2021 crossword

October 2021 crossword

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
October 1, 2021
Homecoming banner at the south entrance

Students hyped for Homecoming happening again

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021
IGSS took a trip to the Botanic Gardens on Aug. 30

Field trips (mostly) back in full-swing

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
September 13, 2021

2021 Crossword Answers

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
May 28, 2021
Finals week divided up as a nine-period day. Students will attend classes with exams on their respective days.

First semester exams look more like tests than finals

Casey Bertocchi, Sports Editor
January 18, 2021
Viennese Crescents sprinkled with powdered sugar

Put an Austrian twist on your cookie list this year

Casey Bertocchi, Sports Editor
December 22, 2020
Winter sports come to a swift end after IHSA ban

Winter sports come to a swift end after IHSA ban

Casey Bertocchi, Sports Editor
December 4, 2020
The Varsity girls golf team after winning sectionals

Girls’ golf team finishes season with perfect record

Casey Bertocchi, Sports Editor
November 11, 2020
The varsity team runs the three-mile race at Duke Childs Fields on Oct. 17. The JV team was unable to compete because they were quarantining after a positive test result

Boys cross country racing to success

Casey Bertocchi, Sports Editor
October 23, 2020
Roycemore School in Evanston has seen a rise in enrollment this year, possibly from students who want to be in person this fall

Enticement of in-person learning causes some students to switch schools

Casey Bertocchi, Sports Editor
October 2, 2020
Swimmers pose at meet vs. Evanston on Sept. 25

COVID-19 brings big changes to girls swim season

Casey Bertocchi, Sports
October 2, 2020
Ginsburg speaking at the Georgetown Law Center in 2017

Supreme Court Justice and gender equality icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Casey Bertocchi, Sports
September 25, 2020
New Trier's block schedule for the Winnetka campus

2020-2021 new schedule format causes confusion for students

Casey Bertocchi, Sports
September 25, 2020
Barauskas recieved this plaque after his work on Baskin's case

Carole Baskin’s former lawyer provides roaring inside perspective on Exotic, Baskin case

Casey Bertocchi, Staff
June 26, 2020
Joe Exotic with one of his tigers from the Netflix show "Tiger King"

‘Tiger King’ docuseries a worthy distraction

Casey Bertocchi, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2020
A woman in a mask walks her dog under the bridge on Winnetka Avenue

How our community looks under quarantine

Casey Bertocchi, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020

Girls track off to fast start

Casey Bertocchi, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2020
Students can attend the Lunch and Learns monthly to discuss mental health

Students, staff collaborate to create mental health Lunch and Learns

Casey Bertocchi, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020

Candidates struggle for the electable image

Casey Bertocchi, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
The wooden stairs in the scrounge are covered with trash every day, despite the school’s anti-littering efforts

NT students are trash at picking up their trash

Casey Bertocchi, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2020
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