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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
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
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
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
McCaffery and teammates celebrate following her goal
Late goals lead girls soccer to victory over Loyola
April 21, 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
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
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
February 27, 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
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
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 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 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
100 years of learning
November 8, 2019
Benefits behind legalizing cannabis
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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Biton sharing personal account of Oct.7 attack using pictures and videos

Shalev Biton shares story about surviving Oct. 7 attack in Israel

Kate Dieffenbacher, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2024
Front of Möge Tee located at 1590 Sherman Ave, Evanston

The quest for Evanston’s boba hot-spots

Kate Dieffenbacher, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Wall of college flyers and information located outside of the post-high school counseling office on the second floor

Let’s be considerate of others during college decision season

Kate Dieffenbacher, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2024
New Trier and Siebel Center for Design staff pictured together

NT to launch innovative human-centered design program

Kate Dieffenbacher, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2023

Fialka accommodates students in new way as senior adviser chair

Kate Dieffenbacher and Alexia Green
November 7, 2023
Barbie and Oppenheimer face one another

Barbenheimer is more than ‘ken’ough to blow your mind

Kate Dieffenbacher, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2023
A journalism professor leads a class discussion on fake news

AI’s dual function: detecting and creating misinformation

Kate Dieffenbacher, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 21, 2023
The use of new technology has made cheating easier, and teachers have been observing a lot of cheating in class

Teachers concerned about various types of cheating

Kate Dieffenbacher, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 3, 2023
Earlier this month, senior John Salvi broke the New Trier 6k ergometer record by less than a second.

Student rower beats school record

Kate Dieffenbacher, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2022
Patagonia goes all in to combat climate change

Patagonia goes all in to combat climate change

Kate Dieffenbacher, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2022
The One Stop Trev Shop is offering clothing from a variety of new brands and the new storefront opened in Glencoe on Aug.29.

One Stop Trev Shop opens new storefront

Kate Dieffenbacher, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2022
Seniors Brendan Warshauer and MJ Jones working on compiling resources for a competition

Senior debater wins Julia Burke award

Kate Dieffenbacher, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2022
Students work on building the different components of the design

New brew crew coffee kiosk stand to open

Kate Dieffenbacher, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2022
Characters pointing their magical wands at the falling boxes in the background.

Puffs cast brings magic to life

Kate Dieffenbacher
March 24, 2022
Fizz & Pop serves all kinds of candies and treats including sodas, cotton candy (bottom left corner), crispie cakes, and chips

Soda shop opens in Winnetka

Kate Dieffenbacher, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
On Feb. 19, girls bowling poses after finishing 15th at state

Girls bowling advances to state for first time in history

Kate Dieffenbacher
March 2, 2022
Cummings is the first state individual wrestling champ since 1976

Wrestling season goes out with a bang

Kate Dieffenbacher, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022
On Feb. 5, bronze medalist Xingyuan Huang (left) commemorated his conference success with a selfie with coach Colby Vargas (right)

Fencing teams finishes season strong after placing at conference championships

Kate Dieffenbacher
February 16, 2022
Track practices in Field House in 2018. Now, the team struggles to find a new practice space

Renovations force adjustments for track season

Kate Dieffenbacher, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2022
Custom-made Lounge by G clothing located in the One Stop Trev Shop on the fourth floor with a scannable QR code for placing orders

Loungewear business thrives in One Stop Trev Shop

Kate Dieffenbacher, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2022
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