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New Trier High School students visit NCCP’s Family Care Closet
After School Enrichment Program builds community relationships
March 4, 2025
Aerial photo of Northfield Campus
NT keeps procedures in place as Trump permits ICE to enter schools
March 3, 2025
Seniors lead a food drive at the Midwest Veterans Closet
Winter Carnival seeks to raise $20,000 for Midwest Veterans Closet
February 21, 2025
Black History Month display in the Winnetka Campus library
NT continues to celebrate Black History Month to foster a sense of belonging
February 20, 2025
The current set up of the lab rooms with a lecture portion in the front and lab tables in the back
Renovations coming to NT science labs over the next 3 years
February 13, 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
Members of Medical Outreach Club on Jan. 27, 2025
New Medical Outreach Club helps students explore careers in medicine
January 29, 2025
The Buttermilk Pancakes from Walker Bros
A review of the North Shore’s popular breakfast spots
January 23, 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
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
February 24, 2025
New Trier High School girls gymnastics team after winning sectionals, which took place on Feb. 13 at Mundelein High School.
NT girls gymnastics looks to stick the landing again
February 21, 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
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
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
‘A Complete Unknown’ shows us why Bob Dylan is anything but
‘A Complete Unknown’ shows us why Bob Dylan is anything but
February 5, 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
Price of fame: Why celebrities get canceled
Price of fame: Why celebrities get canceled
February 4, 2025
My calculator and tutor badge lie in wait
Why wait? Come to the AAC today
January 30, 2025
Vice President JD Vance swears Pete Hegseth in as secretary of defense on Jan. 25 alongside his wife and children
The early days of the Trump administration: When loyalty prevails over qualification
January 27, 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
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
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
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
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
Class Spotlight, Ep. 1: Comic Art and Animation
Class Spotlight, Ep. 1: Comic Art and Animation
January 10, 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
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 3: A look into the boys swimming season
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 3: A look into the boys swimming season
January 28, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
December 20, 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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67 seniors are awarded Seal of Biliteracy

Eleanor Kaplan, Co-Editor in Chief
May 23, 2019

A guide to discussing while uninformed

Eleanor Kaplan, chief editor
March 22, 2019

International Women’s Day needs to be recognized by everyone

Eleanor Kaplan, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2019

A high school job is worth more than just the paycheck

Eleanor Kaplan, Editor-in-chief
February 15, 2019
T film at the 6th annual All American High School Film Festival

NT film travels to the big screen at NYC festival

Eleanor Kaplan, Co-Editor In Chief
October 19, 2018
Spahr and Phillips celebrate their Harris Awards for “Flying Colors”

Greg Harris Film Festival spotlights student filmmakers

Eleanor Kaplan
May 11, 2018

“Damn” takes home Pulitzer

Eleanor Kaplan
April 27, 2018
Sophomore Xariah Chase representing New Trier as she delivers a powerful performance | Perez

Poems with a purpose at annual Louder Than a Bomb slam festival

Eleanor Kaplan
March 23, 2018

An interview with Daniel Biss on gun control

Eleanor Kaplan
March 9, 2018
The club seeks to give underprivileged students access to technology | Rashid

BinaryHeart uses tech for social justice

Eleanor Kaplan
March 2, 2018

Hsu adds to score of musical feats

Eleanor Kaplan
December 22, 2017
The all glass design of the new building makes lockdown drills more complicated, limiting the spaces that students can be completely out of view and forcing some to evacuate their classrooms | Kim

New building’s modern style raises safety concerns

Eleanor Kaplan and Alyssa Pak
December 15, 2017
The Kinesis dancers donated their time in raising money as a memorial for Dance Instructor Ronn Stewart

Kinesis fundraises for family of beloved dance teacher

Eleanor Kaplan
November 3, 2017
Gallagher and her Overland crew in the Switzerland Alps | Gallagher

Adventure programs teach conservation values

Eleanor Kaplan
October 20, 2017
Junior Board is all smiles as they prepare to raise money to fight cancer in their matching pink shirts | Junior Board

Making strides for cancer research

Eleanor Kaplan
October 13, 2017
Homecoming game back on after Niles North team cleared of allegations of hazing

Homecoming game back on after Niles North team cleared of allegations of hazing

Eleanor Kaplan and May Paddor
October 6, 2017

Seniors pumped for much-awaited grad party

Eleanor Kaplan and Alyssa Pak
May 22, 2017

Softball looks to improve this season after two losses

Eleanor Kaplan
April 14, 2017

Power lifting club tackles gender inequality in sports

Eleanor Kaplan
April 12, 2017

Poetry Club lights the fuse at “Louder Than a Bomb”

Eleanor Kaplan
March 9, 2017

SWEETS provides home for girls interested in STEM

Eleanor Kaplan
February 23, 2017
SAT mistiming mishap

SAT mistiming mishap

Eleanor Kaplan
February 10, 2017

Switching classes difficult for students, advisers

Eleanor Kaplan
December 7, 2016
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