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Incoming Superintendent Dr. Peter Tragos on the second floor in the concourse at New Trier's Winnetka Campus
Incoming superintendent seeks to evolve, not change, NT
November 22, 2024
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Peter Tragos is set to succeed Dr. Paul Sally as superintendent on July 1, 2025
NT Board of Education selects Dr. Peter Tragos as next superintendent
November 18, 2024
Dr. Chimille Tillery presents on introducing the new structure of belonging and inclusivity work at New Trier
Recent Board meeting focuses on equity, civil discourse initiatives
November 8, 2024
Principal Denise Dubravec and Student Council Members celebrate the win in the E-Building
NT wins ABC7 Chicago Friday Flyover trophy
November 7, 2024
EO-0 tornado in early September in Glencoe, Illinois
How La Niña weather phenomenon will affect the North Shore
November 7, 2024
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
November 27, 2024
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
November 26, 2024
Girls Club members paint a Nutcracker for the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois
Girls Club builds difference in NT community, inward and outward
November 25, 2024
Through volunteering and packing kits, New Trier sports teams have been giving back to the community
NT sports teams volunteer in community
November 20, 2024
Nate Gale and Alex McElvenny (left to right) rehearse a scene of 'Our Town' in the Hayes-McCausland Theatre
Beloved theater teacher to retire after making it full circle with ‘Our Town’
November 20, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
November 22, 2024
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
November 22, 2024
Nation's No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
Nation’s No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
November 22, 2024
Senior Simran Biggs on the court preparing to hit the ball at conference
NT girls varsity tennis becomes state champions
November 14, 2024
Zara Bolton speeds through the water during Oct. 12 meet
NT girls swimming and diving races to state after sectional win
November 13, 2024
Released November 6, 'Pedro Páramo' is available for viewing on Netflix.
‘Pedro Páramo:’ When magical realism becomes too real
December 3, 2024
Grammy-award winning artist Olivia Rodrigo sings at her concert, ‘The Guts World Tour’
Taylor Swift-esque concert documentaries: Are they needed?
December 2, 2024
IMDb
‘Agatha All Along’ lives up to its hype
November 15, 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?
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)
November 4, 2024
Kyle Hendricks pitching against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 21 at Wrigley Field
End of an era for The Professor
December 2, 2024
NT, please address sexist rhetoric: Equity requires action
NT, please address sexist rhetoric: Equity requires action
November 29, 2024
Ah yes, more than two hours of homework. Fun.
Teachers, stop assigning us so much homework due on Anchor Days
November 21, 2024
Green and white Green Team sweatshirts with "Green Team" moniker (left) and nickname (right)
Being William in a Will-centered world: Learning to say goodbye to high school (correctly)
November 13, 2024
On the day students arrive, families bring fun welcome signs that usually have their student’s name and flag
Foreign exchange students bring a new perspective to NT
November 12, 2024
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
November 27, 2024
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
November 26, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
November 22, 2024
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
November 22, 2024
Nation's No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
Nation’s No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
November 22, 2024
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
Students share how they feel about different Thanksgiving foods
November 27, 2024
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
Tasty recipes to make this Thanksgiving
November 26, 2024
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
Bear-apy, Ep. 1
November 22, 2024
Nation's No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
Nation’s No. 1 punter looks to find success in his next chapter at NU
November 22, 2024
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
November 6, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 1: Inside look at NT boys basketball preseason
November 22, 2024
Brittany Romano reflects on her first season as NT field hockey head coach
Brittany Romano reflects on her first season as NT field hockey head coach
November 8, 2024
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
October 11, 2024
Majority of NT students vote for Harris in mock election
Majority of NT students vote for Harris in mock election
November 1, 2024
Campaign signs displayed outside of a polling place in Wilmette as people arrive to vote early
It’s time to change the way we vote
November 1, 2024
A map depicting the current boundaries for the Illinois House of Representatives in New Trier Township
What’s on the ballot?
October 31, 2024
Then-President Donald Trump addresses a crowd of supporters
Separating fact from fiction in the 2024 election
October 29, 2024
An American flag outside of a building on Winnetka Ave, near New Trier’s Winnetka Campus
NT students weigh in on congressional elections
October 25, 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
Processed with VSCO with e3 preset
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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Demonstrators gather during a "Stop Asian Hate" rally outside Georgia's Capitol on March 20, following the March 16 Atlanta shooting

Asian staff, students speak out against continued rise of anti-Asian hate crimes

Mattea Carberry, Features
March 25, 2021
Logo for the Pink Ink Plague campaign

Pink Ink Plague campaign demands school does more

Mattea Carberry, Features
March 18, 2021
I'm fine. We're fine. Right?

I’m fine. We’re fine. Right?

Mattea Carberry, Features
February 27, 2021
Released in summer 2020, 'I May Destroy You' delves into sexual assault and trauma.

Everybody needs to watch ‘I May Destroy You’

Mattea Carberry, Features
February 9, 2021
Excerpt from Wilkerson's most recent book, Caste

‘Caste’ is the history lesson we all need

Mattea Carberry, Features
December 18, 2020
The new special Euphoria epsidoe aired on HBO Dec. 4

We should take a note or two or a hundred from the special ‘Euphoria’ episode

Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
December 18, 2020
Still from Amour, which is among many foreign films which depict life with great simplicity, detail, and beauty

Foreign films: soothing to the soul

Mattea Carberry, Features
November 19, 2020
The rising sun peaking through a thin haze of clouds the morning of Oct. 11

Finding peace in predictable unpredictability

Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
October 23, 2020
TikTok did not take down a viral video of man committing suicide, later attributing the video's spread to a dark web raid effort

Mental illness isn’t a trend

Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
October 9, 2020
Twenty-five percent of the student body attended school in-person on Oct. 6 for the first time since the spring.

My first day back: Some thoughts – and tips – on returning to school and surviving.

Mattea Carberry, Features
October 6, 2020
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

Just more madness?

Mattea Carberry, Features
October 2, 2020
I identify as biracial with Korean and White descent, evidenced here by my one slightly smaller eye which hadn't developed a double eyelid yet.

People are complex. Even if their skin isn’t white.

Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
October 2, 2020
In light of the Black Lives Matter protests, New Trier released an updated equity plan for 2020

Students, staff hopeful but uncertain if school will meet equity goal

Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
September 25, 2020
Novelist Colson Whitehead was a keynote speaker at the Winnetka Campus at the last All School Seminar Day on Feb. 28, 2017

Don’t be a hypocrite

Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
June 8, 2020
Vitalant, formerly LifeSource, has seen a rise in donors since Shelter in place began

Despite national blood shortage, local center sees rise in donors

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
With shelter in place rules and social distancing, coping with mental health issues is becoming a reality for more students

Shelter in place orders create challenge for students’ mental health

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
April 4, 2020

Social media and COVID-19: friend or foe?

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
March 23, 2020

Trendy stories aren’t the only stories

Mattea Carberry, Spotrs Editor
March 13, 2020

Vietnam vs. now: are we being disruptive enough?

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
February 21, 2020
The team celebrates after an invite on Jan. 25

Gymnastics shines at CSL meet

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020

Suicide and mental illness are real. Let’s talk about it like it is.

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
January 17, 2020

Sexual Assault Prevention Club in the works

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019

Minorities respond to N-word presentations

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
The field hockey team poses with their first-place trophy after the state final on Nov. 2

Field hockey repeats as state champions with OT win

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019

Controversial movie prompts polarizing reviews

Mattea Carberry, Sports editor
November 1, 2019
The team huddles before their game with Maine South on Oct. 2

Girls volleyball avenges early-season loss to Niles West

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
October 18, 2019

Complex causes behind rising suicide rates among men

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editors
September 27, 2019
The team gathers following their victory over Arrowhead on Sept. 14

Field hockey routs Wisconsin opponent Arrowhead

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
September 20, 2019

Boys soccer rebounds in the second half to beat Loyola

Mattea Carberry, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019

We need to change how we talk about mental health

Mattea Carberry, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Bridget, Kelly, and Sabrina Hagedorn getting their licenses

Twins and triplets in the spotlight

Mattea Carberry, Staff reporter
March 8, 2019

Q3 slump: fact or fiction

Mattea Carberry, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2019
Track and field runs laps for a meet in field house. NT teams are also competing for space

Athletes, coaches frustrated by lack of renovations

Mattea Carberry and Ghousia Anwar
November 30, 2018
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