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Sears student admires the final product of the art show on May 8
NT and Sears photography student project finished, promoting passion and connection from all
May 20, 2025
Members of New Trier High School's Latin Club after placing first in the Illinois State Certamen competition on April 15
NT Latin Club wins first place at state Certamen competition
May 18, 2025
The athletic fields outside of New Trier’s Northfield Campus.
NT turf renovations underway after major donation
May 16, 2025
One player’s stockpile of Nerf guns and ammunition in preparation for week one of Paranoia
‘Paranoia’ fosters competition and controversy
May 15, 2025
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
Women in Politics Club fosters a safe community for females to discuss politics
Women in Politics Club fosters a safe community for females to discuss politics
June 12, 2025
Next year's coheads (from left to right), Elan Hao, Kate Kang, and Catherine Ji, are excited to lead Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad announces next year’s leaders
June 12, 2025
Trailer for 17th annual Greg Harris film festival
Greg Harris Film Festival celebrates New Trier students’ love for film at the Wilmette Theater
May 29, 2025
Students display their Senior Projects at 2024 exhibition
Students pursue passions through Senior Project
May 21, 2025
Dita De Leeuw sits with Afghan refugee Roya and her siblings, whom the new nonprofit is named after
Protected no more: The Trump Administration’s attack on Afghan refugees
May 16, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 11: The Exit Interview
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 11: The Exit Interview
May 22, 2025
Santa Clara track and cross country commit reflects on her career and hopes for her next chapter
Santa Clara track and cross country commit reflects on her career and hopes for her next chapter
May 20, 2025
Trevian Sport Spotlight, Ep. 9: A mid-season recap with NT boys baseball
Trevian Sport Spotlight, Ep. 9: A mid-season recap with NT boys baseball
May 20, 2025
New Trier sailer navigates the boat while out on the water
NT sailing coasts to success through strong communication on the water
May 19, 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
Top 3 Adam Sandler sports movies to watch as you wait for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
June 7, 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
Editor-in-Chief William Karr looks out into the distance on the fourth floor of New Trier High School's Winnetka Campus
Passing the torch: A 4-year journey in discovering purpose
May 23, 2025
AI in education: Tool or threat?
AI in education: Tool or threat?
May 12, 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
People and the Press ft. Lorelei Hansen
People and the Press ft. Lorelei Hansen
May 30, 2025
Editor-In-Chief WIlliam Karr is exhausted at the end of the day
New Trier News takes on Take Your Kid to Work Day
May 30, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 11: The Exit Interview
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 11: The Exit Interview
May 22, 2025
Santa Clara track and cross country commit reflects on her career and hopes for her next chapter
Santa Clara track and cross country commit reflects on her career and hopes for her next chapter
May 20, 2025
Trevian Sport Spotlight, Ep. 9: A mid-season recap with NT boys baseball
Trevian Sport Spotlight, Ep. 9: A mid-season recap with NT boys baseball
May 20, 2025
Editor-In-Chief WIlliam Karr is exhausted at the end of the day
New Trier News takes on Take Your Kid to Work Day
May 30, 2025
Santa Clara track and cross country commit reflects on her career and hopes for her next chapter
Santa Clara track and cross country commit reflects on her career and hopes for her next chapter
May 20, 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
May 11, 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
People and the Press ft. Lorelei Hansen
People and the Press ft. Lorelei Hansen
May 30, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 11: The Exit Interview
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 11: The Exit Interview
May 22, 2025
Trevian Sport Spotlight, Ep. 9: A mid-season recap with NT boys baseball
Trevian Sport Spotlight, Ep. 9: A mid-season recap with NT boys baseball
May 20, 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
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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