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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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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 23, 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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