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Hazard, Youth, Attea & Associates shared proposed timeline for superintendent search process at July 15 board meeting
NT seeks community perspective in superintendent search
August 26, 2024
Dr. Paul Sally, who has served as superintendent since 2017, will retire June 30, 2025
Sally set to retire in June 2025, search for successor underway
May 21, 2024
Newly renovated Duke Childs Field
An overdue renovation of Duke Childs Field enhances the game day experience
May 9, 2024
Juniors Avery Doblin and Tommy Fritzsche help during the fundraiser for Special Olympics program on April 6
Community support helps Special Olympics athletes get closer to victory at upcoming state meet
May 8, 2024
Principal Dubravec opens the ceremony with a brief history of Yom HaShoah before the siren begins
Yom HaShoah ceremony honors Jewish victims of the Holocaust
May 7, 2024
DTNT dancers perform sophomore Margy Burgoon’s dance, which features a projection of a clock to portray time passing
DTNT provides creative outlet and community for dancers and choreographers
May 22, 2024
Some of the beautiful views open to you this summer
Your indoor and outdoor guide to an adventurous summer ‘24
May 15, 2024
A drawing of the Duolingo mascot, Duo the owl.
NT students weigh in on Duolingo: Is it worth it?
May 15, 2024
‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ retells the story of the RMS Titanic in a thought-provoking and engaging manner
‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ retells the story of the RMS Titanic in a thought-provoking and engaging manner
May 7, 2024
Starbucks billboard advertises new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers
Hot take: Spicy Starbucks is NOT the new summer drink
May 7, 2024
NT softball shows toughness after overcoming early season adversity
NT softball shows toughness after overcoming early season adversity
May 2, 2024
Sophomore Ricky Ozmun fishes for bass at Skokie Lagoons
Bass fishing reels in competitive spirit with nature this season
April 30, 2024
Senior Angie Hersam performs a back handspring on balance beam
Team effort propels NT gymnastics to success at state
April 5, 2024
The New Trier boys basketball team celebrates after beating Palatine and winning third place
Boys basketball takes 3rd place at state
March 11, 2024
The Trevians celebrate coach Rodgers’ 600th win on Feb. 6 following a 61-45 victory over Maine East High School
Teri Rodgers captures 600th win as girls basketball head coach
March 11, 2024
Kendrick vs. Drake beef is good for rap, but who won?
Kendrick vs. Drake beef is good for rap, but who won?
May 31, 2024
'The Tortured Poets Department' is out and there is so much to unpack
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is so much more than I imagined
April 29, 2024
5 books to read based on your favorite TV shows
5 books to read based on your favorite TV shows
March 21, 2024
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ meets thrilling live-action adaptation
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ meets thrilling live-action adaptation
March 13, 2024
A poster promoting “Mean Girls” inside of the AMC Evanston Theater
‘Mean Girls’ remake disrespects franchise’s legacy
February 15, 2024
Letter to the Editor
May 17, 2024
Graduating seniors in 2022 photographed by many cameras and families wearing long white dresses and white tuxedos
Current graduation attire is keeping sexist traditions alive
May 10, 2024
Prom dresses on display in stores in preparation for prom season.
NT should reconsider prom timing to balance tradition, academic priorities
May 2, 2024
Senior adviseries used the Winter Carnival to raise money for the 2024 Embarc Chicago Senior class project
Senior Class project should build community, not divide it
April 30, 2024
The door of our newsroom with the stickers of our seniors' future schools
Guide to applying to college: For juniors
April 30, 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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Mannequins at Neapolitan in Winnetka caused some concern among residents because of the blue QAnon bracelets around their wrists

Revisiting the Winnetka QAnon-themed store window

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
May 7, 2021
UCLA players huddle on the court after their heartbreaking Final Four loss against Gonzaga

Who says there’s no crying in sports?

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
April 14, 2021
This photo shows social media app icons on a smartphone held by an Associated Press reporter

How the internet deforms human curiosity

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
March 10, 2021
Were you really going to complete all that schoolwork anyway?

So you find yourself in a third quarter slump

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
February 15, 2021
Chickens are seen on a farm near Vacaville, California

World’s first-ever sale of lab-grown chicken meat harkens to a better future

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
January 11, 2021
The author’s Zoom screen with the camera off

We must turn our Zoom cameras on during class

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
December 10, 2020
A sign for Zoom Video Communications appears on a Times Square billboard before the company’s IPO on the Nasdaq in April 2019

The novelty, frustration, and responsibility of riding out COVID

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
November 19, 2020
Drones spelling out “46” light up the sky as President-elect Biden appears on a video monitor after giving his acceptance speech

A true patriot is entering White House, not leaving it

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2020
On Mar. 7, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker outlines his plan to change Illinois' flat-rate state income tax to a graduated structure at the State Capital in Springfield

Illinois graduated income tax: Fair tax or tax hike?

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
October 23, 2020
"I voted" stickers are seen at a satellite election office in Philadelphia.

The vital importance of exercising your right to vote

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
October 9, 2020
TikTok is one of the Apps adding to the surge of addictions to social media and the internet

How COVID-19 and internet addiction intertwine

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
October 2, 2020
A Macbook keyboard's backlighting stands out compared to dark, nighttime surroundings.

“Just get started on that essay”: Why you procrastinate on writing and how to stop

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
October 2, 2020
Gaige Grosskreutz, top, tends to an injured protester during clashes with police outside the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis. on Aug. 25. Within minutes, Grosskreutz was shot, Prosecutors say, by 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse

Fatal Kenosha shootings reveal dangerous, growing trend of armed vigilantism

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
September 25, 2020
Junior Ben Yoder running at a New Trier open meet this season

Covid-19 complicates college athletics recruiting

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
April 17, 2020
Mannequins at Neapolitan in Winnetka have caused some concern among residents because of the blue QAnon bracelets around their wrists

Residents raise concern over Winnetka store display

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
March 23, 2020

Students take advantage of COVID-19 free time

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
March 23, 2020
The Evanston pool stands ready for the 2020 Boys Swimming & Diving State Championship

Boys swimming & diving earns 10th place at state meet

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
March 13, 2020
Hong Kong residents hold up signs in support of Daryl Morey at a rally on Oct. 15, 2019

Daryl Morey controversy revealing of NBA’s priorities

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
February 21, 2020
The bowling team after a successful run at state in southern IL

Bowling takes on state after 4 years

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
February 7, 2020

Girls bowling sweeps GBN to preserve perfect season

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
January 17, 2020

Gymnastics takes down Evanston

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
December 20, 2019
Senior Jaden Katz brings the ball up the court

Boys basketball drops OT thriller

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2019
The team poses with their second place trophy following state on Nov. 23

Girls swimming and diving places second at state

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
December 6, 2019
The girls varsity eight rowing at the regatta.

Rowing ships up to Boston

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
November 1, 2019
The team gathers before the game for teacher appreciation ceremony

Boys soccer battles to tie Warren Township

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
October 18, 2019
Trevian and Rambler swimmers compete in the varsity 200-meter freestyle relay at the Sept. 20 meet

Girls swimming and diving defeats Ramblers in rivalry meet

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
September 27, 2019
New Trier remains winless since rivalry’s renewal

Varsity football falls to 1-1 following 34-3 rout

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
September 20, 2019
Sophomore Ashtin Hara returns a shot during varsity match in her freshman season

Girls tennis finishes second at home invitational

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
September 13, 2019
Senior Jake Zipoli is captured following through on a serve Stuart Rodgers

Tennis dominates sectionals

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
May 23, 2019
Alli Zipoli celebrates her win at the USTA National Selection Singles Championship

The demanding schedule of two successful athletes

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
March 22, 2019

Anna Shah president of IL DECA

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
March 22, 2019

Clubs enjoy recent successes

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
March 8, 2019
Nicholas Meyer directs Jazz 1 ensemble before the headlining acts

Jazz Fest hosts 1,600 music students

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
February 8, 2019

What happened to the marching band?

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
November 30, 2018
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