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Drywall covers old administrative offices on the second floor
Phase One of Winnetka Campus renovations underway as NT’s 2025-2026 school year begins
September 15, 2025
Seizure first aid signage hangs in a classroom, alongside other safety protocol posters
NT introduces epilepsy first aid in classrooms
September 11, 2025
Carina Brown
New AI guidelines in place for 25-26 school year
September 8, 2025
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
Sherman comments on his new position in an interview
Sherman takes the stage as NT’s new theater teacher
September 12, 2025
Teacher Spotlight: Adam Sherman
September 12, 2025
Egg Harbor’s new location on Green Bay Road and Central Avenue in Wilmette
Wilmette’s Egg Harbor fits right in with the North Shore breakfast scene
September 11, 2025
Anders Geise flies down the slopes at the 2024 Junior National Championships in Park City, Utah
Giese sets sights on 2034 Olympic games
September 9, 2025
New Trier’s Brierly Gallery, located on the third floor
Journey through the annual AP Art summer gallery
September 3, 2025
Anders Geise flies down the slopes at the 2024 Junior National Championships in Park City, Utah
Giese sets sights on 2034 Olympic games
September 9, 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
Darker colors, bolder makeup, and sorrowful melodies is what makes “A Matter of Time” Laufey’s new version of herself
In ‘A Matter of Time,’ Laufey breaks free from status quo
September 12, 2025
“K-pop Demon Hunters” features bright colors, blue tiger-demons, and stellar music—all of which adds to its appeal
How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sealed the honmoon in less than three months
September 10, 2025
Pritzker Pavilion at 8pm during the Chicago Jazz Festival
Annual Chicago Jazz Festival showcases world-class musicians and non-stop performances
September 9, 2025
‘F1’: A confusing mix of drama and ‘racing’
‘F1’: A confusing mix of drama and ‘racing’
September 4, 2025
Top 3 Adam Sandler sports movies to watch as you wait for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
June 7, 2025
At the beginning of the game, Trevians occupy the stands, filling every open seat
Hey, Trevs—stay for four quarters
September 12, 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
Teacher Spotlight: Adam Sherman
September 12, 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
Teacher Spotlight: Adam Sherman
September 12, 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
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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Darker colors, bolder makeup, and sorrowful melodies is what makes “A Matter of Time” Laufey’s new version of herself

In ‘A Matter of Time,’ Laufey breaks free from status quo

Isabella Castro, Entertainment & Opinions Editor
September 12, 2025
“K-pop Demon Hunters” features bright colors, blue tiger-demons, and stellar music—all of which adds to its appeal

How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sealed the honmoon in less than three months

Isabella Castro, Entertainment & Opinions Editor
September 10, 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

Gaia Saraf and Isabella Castro
June 12, 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

Isabella Castro, Lorelei Hansen, and William Karr
May 2, 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

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
May 2, 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

Isabella Castro and Lorelei Hansen
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

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
April 17, 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

Isabella Castro, Lorelei Hansen, and William Karr
March 20, 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

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
March 6, 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

Isabella Castro, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2025
The ultimate spearmint gum showdown

What brand of chewing gum is actually the best?

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
This stunning novel has no business having a stunning cover as well

‘When the World Tips Over’ brings joy back into overdone YA novels

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
Grammy-award winning artist Olivia Rodrigo sings at her concert, ‘The Guts World Tour’

Taylor Swift-esque concert documentaries: Are they needed?

Isabella Castro and Lorelei Hansen
December 2, 2024
Ah yes, more than two hours of homework. Fun.

Teachers, stop assigning us so much homework due on Anchor Days

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024
The combo elements (the “Combo 4” and the heart), and the sparkly graphics make the game addicting to me

What’s the deal with Block Blast?

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Artsy 'Clytemnestra' cover evokes a card deck imagery—but is she the queen, or the “superior” king?

‘Clytemnestra’ is a rollercoaster (the good kind)

Isabella Castro, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Freshmen and their guardians walk to their next class at Freshmen Go to School Night

Teachers describe importance of annual Freshman Go to School Night

Isabella Castro and Lorelei Hansen
October 10, 2024
Sophomore Yasmeen Ekhtera listens to music with her Hello Kitty-themed headphones

Let’s let students listen to music in class

Isabella Castro and Lorelei Hansen
October 9, 2024
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