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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
The athletic fields outside of New Trier’s Northfield Campus.
NT turf renovations underway after major donation
May 16, 2025
One player’s stockpile of Nerf guns and ammunition in preparation for week one of Paranoia
‘Paranoia’ fosters competition and controversy
May 15, 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
May 2, 2025
Women in Politics Club fosters a safe community for females to discuss politics
Women in Politics Club fosters a safe community for females to discuss politics
June 12, 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
June 12, 2025
Trailer for 17th annual Greg Harris film festival
Greg Harris Film Festival celebrates New Trier students’ love for film at the Wilmette Theater
May 29, 2025
Students display their Senior Projects at 2024 exhibition
Students pursue passions through Senior Project
May 21, 2025
Dita De Leeuw sits with Afghan refugee Roya and her siblings, whom the new nonprofit is named after
Protected no more: The Trump Administration’s attack on Afghan refugees
May 16, 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
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
Top 3 Adam Sandler sports movies to watch as you wait for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
June 7, 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
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
Sofia Fernadez works on in-class assignment
NT stifles academic growth
March 19, 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
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
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
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
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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The 2017 and 2019 IHSA boys lacrosse state champions are currently ranked 7th in the state

Hazing punishment fails to reprimand team appropriately

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
May 4, 2022
Protesters in Boston Common unite against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Donate to organizations that support Ukrainian refugees

Lucas Eisen and Lula Fox
March 10, 2022
Across the nation, demands are being made for the removal of contentious books from libraries and reading lists

Nationwide book bans fail literature’s greatest benefactors: children

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2022
Depiction of a grotesque, horrendous public display of affection (PDA) viewed in New Trier's very halls between two significant others

Hey, Trevs, get a room!

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
February 4, 2022
In September 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the bill into law, providing students with five mental health days

New Illinois policy is a checkpoint, not a finish line

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
January 14, 2022
Kyle Rittenhouse at his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he faced five criminal charges

Kyle Rittenhouse is no hero

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
December 10, 2021
Above are a few the titles that many English courses require their students to read, including classics like Romeo and Juliet and The Great Gatsby.

A high school burden or a lifelong love?

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Edtior
November 5, 2021
The One Stop Trev Shop tucked away on the 4th floor of the Winnetka Campus houses shelves and racks filled with merchandise.

Make a stop at the One Stop Trev Shop

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
October 14, 2021
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

“The New Trier Dilemma” inhibits student body

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
October 5, 2021
At Tampa International Airport, travelers outfitted in protective face masks make their way past the ticket counter. Many major airlines, including United and American Airlines, require masks for travel.

How have we not been doing this this whole time?

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
September 21, 2021
Members of the BinaryHeart Club stand around their workstation filled with computers, monitors, tablets, cords, and wires.

New Trier club receives service award

Lucas Eisen, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2021
Physics teacher John Miller passes out lab kits to students in order for them to be able to carry out various science experiments remotely

Teachers zoom to adapt to remote learning

Lucas Eisen, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2021
On stage, cameraman Guy Rhodes navigates through a dance choreographed by senior Madeline Brown offering viewers an up-close perspective unique to that of a typical dance performance.

Lights! Camera! Kinesis!

Lucas Eisen, Staff reporter
March 19, 2021
Socially-distanced, the 6 bowlers involved in breaking the record strike a pose. From left: senior Max Blake, senior Nick Henner, senior Matt Booden, senior Sam Wolf, senior David Gormanous, and senior Jack Eadie

Boys bowling breaks school record

Lucas Eisen, Staff reporter
March 2, 2021
A group of socially distanced, water polo players line up to shoot against a goalie at a recent practice

Going the distance: Club teams adapt under COVID

Lucas Eisen, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021
The Jan. 16 post from @homegrownterrorists announced the identification of Frank Valentine, who participated in the insurrection. Other slides of the post include Valentine’s Instagram page and a video of him on the day of the attempted coup

Trevians take to Instagram to boost political views

Emma Curry and Lucas Eisen
February 1, 2021
Sophomore Jack Gong discusses the coronavirus’ effect on the economy in the New Trier Minute’s first episode, “The Struggle Continues,” which was posted on Dec. 7

“60 Minutes?” How about New Trier’s 60 Seconds?

Lucas Eisen, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
Miller and Richards drop off donations from SDA Wilmette members at the Connections for the Homeless in Evanston on May 29. The toiletry drive lasted six days, and the group raised $500 in monetary donations in addition to the toiletries that were donated

Students call for action to combat gun violence

Lucas Eisen, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2020
Yearbook staff are hard at work creating the 40th edition of Trevia, despite challenges of remote learning

Trevia faces unprecedented challenge: capturing the life of the student body remotely

Lucas Eisen, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2020
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

School’s plan strives to promote equity and social well-being 

Lucas Eisen, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2020
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