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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
In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
November 5, 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
Harmless Hurricane Milton TikToks in your feed have a bigger impact
November 19, 2024
Les membres du club d'espagnol dessinent sur le trottoir pour célébrer le Mois de l'héritage hispanique.
FRANÇAIS: Les clubs culturels apportent des perspectives mondiales aux élèves de NT
November 19, 2024
Seniors Aaron Hill, Adam Pulijic, and Will Shin (left to right) at the Taco Bell in Glenview, Illinois
Taco Bell and the definition of authentic
November 19, 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
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
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
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
October 18, 2024
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‘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
5 cozy movies that are perfect for fall
5 cozy movies that are perfect for fall
October 24, 2024
Fall books to add to your reading list
Fall books to add to your reading list
October 22, 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
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
Sophomore Sofia Fernandez wears New Trier-themed merchandise at Winnetka Campus location of One Stop Trev Shop
An investigation on school pride
October 28, 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
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
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
October 22, 2024
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
October 18, 2024
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
October 11, 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
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
October 22, 2024
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
October 18, 2024
Sports QOTD, Ep. 1
Sports QOTD, Ep. 1
October 10, 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
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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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Entrance to The Covenant School in Nashville, TN, the site of a deadly shooting in March where six people were killed. With school shootings on the rise, proper lockdown methods, especially for students with disabilities, take on more importance

School emergencies pose extra danger to students with disabilities

Maya Ramaswamy, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2023
Can you spot the difference?

Can you spot the difference?

Ana Torresarpi and Maya Ramaswamy
March 21, 2023
MIT facial recognition researcher Joy Buolamwini stands for a portrait. Facial recognition misidentifies Black people due to bias in input data

Facial recognition: a white man’s world

Maya Ramaswamy
March 21, 2023
Black pioneers in AI technology

Black pioneers in AI technology

Maya Ramaswamy, Editor in Chief
March 14, 2023
Hindu women hold oil lamps at the Banganga pond as they celebrate Dev Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

When will Windy City welcome Diwali?

Maya Ramaswamy, Chief Editor
November 22, 2022
Gmail, with about 1.8 billion users worldwide, proved just as susceptible to hacking from Hunter Moore's victims. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Hunter Moore exposes vulnerability in our Gmail accounts

Maya Ramaswamy, Chief Editor
October 24, 2022
Netflix announced a drop in almost one million subscribers in the second quarter of 2022, resulting in Netflix shares dropping by nearly 65%.

Streaming platforms are changing: Here’s what you need to know

Ana Torresarpi and Maya Ramaswamy
September 14, 2022
Hannah Gunter from the Evanston YWCA presented the Clothesline Project for Kate Goodman's and Pete Drevline’s 5th period KW classes.

Wellness week addressed sexual violence

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2022
Plant-based options provided by companies like Beyond Meat conflict with core values of veganism

`Vegan meat?’ No thanks.

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2022
Girls track and field take first place at CSL South Girls Indoor Championships at GBN on March 17

Girls track ends indoor season with conference win

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff reporter
May 4, 2022
Junior Jake Fiegen plays offense against GBS senior Nick Martinelli during their sectional final on Mar. 4.

Sectionals loss terminates record-breaking season

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff reporter
March 24, 2022
Staunch varsity girls basketball team finish their tumultuous season of ups and downs with 12 wins out of 27 games played

Synergy pumps energy into girls basketball

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
New Trier arranged their lit up obstacles in the concourse area for their first drone race of the season on Jan. 22

May the best drones win

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2022
Seniors Mia Moline [on the floor] and Elizabeth Feoktistov [right] test their bridge for the build event in Solon, Ohio's Invitationals on January 15

Science Olympiad carries the torch of testing

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2022
Coach Napoleon clasps a jar of kosher dill Vlasic Pickles as he prepares to review them alongside senior Charlotte Young, Dec. 1st, 2021

Coach Naps’ pickle reviews become a big dill

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022
Junior Isabelle Rietz prepares for an upcoming math test in a couple weeks with some tricky homework problems in the school library.

Students, teachers suspect grade slump; data begs to differ

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2021
The center, located in Room 309, is where students go to complete tests they missed due to an absence.

Test Make-Up Center struggles with student cheating

Maya Ramaswamy, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021

Gallery: Sophomore Artists’ Favorite Things

Maya Ramaswamy
May 3, 2021
Image courtesy of Fine Art America, created by Thisis Notme

Keeping an Ion Chemistry Lab Solutions

Maya Ramaswamy
April 29, 2021
Girl Power Helps Dribble Through Covid

Girl Power Helps Dribble Through Covid

Maya Ramaswamy
February 22, 2021
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Covid Demands Stronger Study Habits

Maya Ramaswamy
November 17, 2020
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