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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Oregon has decriminalized hard drugs including heroin and cocaine.

Could the decriminalization of drugs be the new wave?

Cleo Pool, Co-Editor in Chief
December 17, 2020
Open New Trier’s Rally on Saturday, Nov. 14

Open New Trier pushes to open school to more students

Cleo Pool and Hannah Sussman
December 1, 2020
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris prepare for a long journey to the White House

Joe Biden named President-Elect after historic election week

Cleo Pool, Co-Editor in Chief
November 13, 2020
Both candidates centered each night around a theme that reflects their views

Party conventions shed light on goals of candidates

Cleo Pool, Co-Editor in Chief
September 25, 2020
May Day account helps provide closure

May Day account helps provide closure

Cleo Pool, Sports
June 22, 2020
MedMen Dispensary in Evanston has been allowed to remain open as an essential business under the governor's executive order

Cannabis deemed an essential item in Illinois 

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020

Why Gen X may be handling this quarantine better than Gen Z

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020

Workin’ on a way to make it outta Texas

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
March 13, 2020

An inside look at New Trier’s Student Council elections

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
February 21, 2020
Members of the team during a practice after the Evanston meet, they will soon begin preparing for state

NT wins 101st annual ETHS meet to end their season

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020
Cheer team poses following the ICCA championship

Cheerleading impresses at invites

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
January 17, 2020
The women’s sabre team poses with their gold medals following the Midwest Open on Dec. 15

Fencing shows out at Midwest Open, takes home seven medals

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
December 20, 2019

Girls bowling takes down Vernon Hills in close match

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019

Don’t dwell on nostalgia as the 2010s end

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
The team huddles before the Evanston match

Boys bowling takes down Evanston

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
December 6, 2019

Movember returns to NT

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019

Boys cross country places 10th at state tournament

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019

Benefits behind legalizing cannabis

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019

Field hockey shuts out Glenbrook South

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019

Girls place 6th at cross country invite

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
October 18, 2019

Graphic depictions of suicide in media can lead to copycats, studies show

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
Boys cross country placed first at Libertyville Invite Sept. 21 despite an abundance of rain, mud, and hills

Boys cross country dominates at Libertyville Invite

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019

Girls golf opens season at Waukegan Invite

Cleo Pool, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
Girl hits a soccer ball

Shutout gets the ball rolling for Girls Soccer

Cleo Pool, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2019
The ‘soft lockdown’ meant students had to remain inside buildings

NF campus on lockdown after Loyola fire alarm

Cleo Pool, Staff reporter
March 8, 2019
Glass art students continue to have access to any materials needed

Glass art materials fully stocked despite tariffs on supplies

Cleo Pool and Molly George
February 8, 2019
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