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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
A cellphone caddy hangs from the wall of a classroom on the Winnetka Campus
NT expands ‘phone caddy’ procedures to both campuses for 2025-26 school year
April 25, 2025
NT transitions from SAT to ACT
NT transitions from SAT to ACT
April 23, 2025
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
Last summer, I would go to a beach to relax after a long day
The essential guide on making the most out of your summer
May 2, 2025
The glistening sign at night
Broaden your culinary horizons at Afghan Kabob in Morton Grove
May 2, 2025
The stir fry and pasta stations, two of my most frequently purchased meals.
6 cafeteria stations vs. one food critic: Which lunch option prevails?
April 29, 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
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
Avery Anderson drives towards the goal as Upper Arlington players defend her
NT girls lacrosse finds success against out of state opponents
May 7, 2025
Girls hockey proudly presents their state championship cup and banner after winning 5-4 in a sudden death overtime against Barrington
NT Girls Hockey Club proves hard work and motivation through state win
April 30, 2025
Senior captain Hank Woodman scores a close goal in the team’s senior night win over Maine South High School
Boys water polo looks to reclaim state title
April 29, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Principal Dubravec with cohosts Rowe, O'Rourke, and Greco

Sophomore creates content through WNTH

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2022
Cover for Moray's debut album, Mirror Mirror, released on May 20

Moray’s debut album ‘MIRROR MIRROR’ to be released

Grace Yoon, Chief Editor
May 4, 2022
A woman carries her child as she arrives at the Medyka border

Ukraine invasion provokes discussion among students

Grace Yoon and Sarah Lin
March 10, 2022
The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals, and initiatives that Black communities have done to be well

Black History Month Infographic

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2022
Students answer questions about Global Voices, an English class open to Seniors

Q and A with ‘Global Voices’ students

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2022
Valentine's Day was named after its patron saint, St. Valentine. Roman Pope Gelasius officially declared the date of February 14 "St. Valentine's Day."

Valentine’s Day Infographic

Grace Yoon
February 4, 2022
November 9 by Colleen Hoover was a book full of emotion, excitement, and plot twists

‘November 9’ blazes with heart-wrenching twists

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2022
Infographic of U.S. Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Pollution Emission from Transportation

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2022
Different methods of COVID-19 tests includes molecular and antigen tests

Which COVID-19 test is best?

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
January 25, 2022
In their Feb. 22 meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to go mask-optional starting Feb. 23

Breaking News: Board of Education announces plans of schedule changes for second semester

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2021
Indigenous community infographic

Indigenous peoples infographic

Grace Yoon, Editor In Chief
December 11, 2021
The implementation of improved sexual assault education within adviseries is vital for ensuring a safe and positive school environment

Administration enhances curriculum around sexual assault awareness

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
November 25, 2021
Board meeting on Nov. 15 announced optional co-ed advisery plan that will start with the class of 2026

Breaking News: Board of Education announces co-ed adviseries for class of 2026

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2021
High school sexual violence statistics infographic

High School Sexual Violence by the numbers

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2021
Seniors Joshua Grossman (left), Anika Roche (middle), and Michael Caplan (right) discuss desired changes at New Trier

Students of the LGBT community reflect on their experience at New Trier during LGBT history month

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2021
Dellamore (left) poses in a selfie with her adoptive mom, Nancy (right). Dellamore was adopted at 8 months old by a white family of 4

Senior from Guatemala feels at home at New Trier

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2021
Shookies Cookies' best selling cookies

Shookies Cookies serves a sweet treat

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2021
Canales, owner of Rebecca X Nails

Junior Rebecca Canales creates Latina owned press-on nail business

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2021
Cruz in Mexico for a family vacation

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2021
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

Students express mixed feelings on safety as school year begins

Grace Yoon, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2021
Team poses after qualifying for State.

Cheer makes history qualifying for State finals

Grace Yoon, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2021
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

School revamps summer program for 2021

Grace Yoon, Staff reporter
March 12, 2021
During the first week of 50% in-person instruction, 97.53% of students have participated in the saliva screener, while 81.39% of staff have participated. Of the total screenings, two had a presumptive positive sample

Is the class half empty or half full?

Grace Yoon , Staff Reporter
February 6, 2021
A colorful Christmas light display at Northbrook Court is part of a unique 2020 holiday experience

Finding holiday cheer in 2020

Grace Yoon, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2020
A resident readies to donate blood at the Peer Helping Blood Drive on Oct. 24 at the Northfield campus

Halloween blood drive scares up support for local hospitals

Grace Yoon , Staff Reporter
November 21, 2020
Various apps make e-learning different for everyone

Various apps make e-learning different for everyone

Grace Yoon, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020
Charlie Olesker and Ethan Gray ranked 5th at the Midwest Pitch Competition on Mar. 4

Sophomore entrepreneurs prepare for ‘Shampanimals’ launch in June

Grace Yoon, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020
Collection bins by the school’s front entrance, outside the cafeteria

Say Yes to the Dress UP hopes to collect 1000+ donations

Grace Yoon, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Habitat’s Winter Carnival draws neighbors of all ages

Habitat’s Winter Carnival draws neighbors of all ages

Grace Yoon, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020
North Shore Car Theft

North Shore Car Theft

Grace Yoon, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2020
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