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Hazard, Youth, Attea & Associates shared proposed timeline for superintendent search process at July 15 board meeting
NT seeks community perspective in superintendent search
August 26, 2024
Dr. Paul Sally, who has served as superintendent since 2017, will retire June 30, 2025
Sally set to retire in June 2025, search for successor underway
May 21, 2024
Newly renovated Duke Childs Field
An overdue renovation of Duke Childs Field enhances the game day experience
May 9, 2024
Juniors Avery Doblin and Tommy Fritzsche help during the fundraiser for Special Olympics program on April 6
Community support helps Special Olympics athletes get closer to victory at upcoming state meet
May 8, 2024
Principal Dubravec opens the ceremony with a brief history of Yom HaShoah before the siren begins
Yom HaShoah ceremony honors Jewish victims of the Holocaust
May 7, 2024
DTNT dancers perform sophomore Margy Burgoon’s dance, which features a projection of a clock to portray time passing
DTNT provides creative outlet and community for dancers and choreographers
May 22, 2024
Some of the beautiful views open to you this summer
Your indoor and outdoor guide to an adventurous summer ‘24
May 15, 2024
A drawing of the Duolingo mascot, Duo the owl.
NT students weigh in on Duolingo: Is it worth it?
May 15, 2024
‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ retells the story of the RMS Titanic in a thought-provoking and engaging manner
‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ retells the story of the RMS Titanic in a thought-provoking and engaging manner
May 7, 2024
Starbucks billboard advertises new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers
Hot take: Spicy Starbucks is NOT the new summer drink
May 7, 2024
NT softball shows toughness after overcoming early season adversity
NT softball shows toughness after overcoming early season adversity
May 2, 2024
Sophomore Ricky Ozmun fishes for bass at Skokie Lagoons
Bass fishing reels in competitive spirit with nature this season
April 30, 2024
Senior Angie Hersam performs a back handspring on balance beam
Team effort propels NT gymnastics to success at state
April 5, 2024
The New Trier boys basketball team celebrates after beating Palatine and winning third place
Boys basketball takes 3rd place at state
March 11, 2024
The Trevians celebrate coach Rodgers’ 600th win on Feb. 6 following a 61-45 victory over Maine East High School
Teri Rodgers captures 600th win as girls basketball head coach
March 11, 2024
Kendrick vs. Drake beef is good for rap, but who won?
Kendrick vs. Drake beef is good for rap, but who won?
May 31, 2024
'The Tortured Poets Department' is out and there is so much to unpack
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is so much more than I imagined
April 29, 2024
5 books to read based on your favorite TV shows
5 books to read based on your favorite TV shows
March 21, 2024
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ meets thrilling live-action adaptation
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ meets thrilling live-action adaptation
March 13, 2024
A poster promoting “Mean Girls” inside of the AMC Evanston Theater
‘Mean Girls’ remake disrespects franchise’s legacy
February 15, 2024
Letter to the Editor
May 17, 2024
Graduating seniors in 2022 photographed by many cameras and families wearing long white dresses and white tuxedos
Current graduation attire is keeping sexist traditions alive
May 10, 2024
Prom dresses on display in stores in preparation for prom season.
NT should reconsider prom timing to balance tradition, academic priorities
May 2, 2024
Senior adviseries used the Winter Carnival to raise money for the 2024 Embarc Chicago Senior class project
Senior Class project should build community, not divide it
April 30, 2024
The door of our newsroom with the stickers of our seniors' future schools
Guide to applying to college: For juniors
April 30, 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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Principal Dubravec opens the ceremony with a brief history of Yom HaShoah before the siren begins

Yom HaShoah ceremony honors Jewish victims of the Holocaust

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
May 7, 2024
Boys swim and dive hold runner-up trophy at Westmont’s FMC Natatorium after Hinsdale Central’s victory

Boys swim takes second at state

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Las Vegas will hosts its first Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers

Owen and Logan’s Super Bowl picks

Owen Appel and Logan Feller
February 9, 2024
Senior saber fencer Yunqing Han jabs Culver Academy opponent to take 3-1 match lead on Dec. 2 meet at New Trier

Fencing team seeks to stay elite following head coach Colby Vargas’ retirement

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
December 5, 2023
With zero teams on a bye, the NFL’s Week 8 is a must win for many fantasy teams

Our picks for Week 8 of fantasy football

Owen Appel and Logan Feller
October 29, 2023
Junior Niki Dugandzic’s 45 yard fourth quarter field goal highlighted the Trevs’ otherwise disappointing game

Season opener ends in 30-12 loss for football

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Trevians pose following their 53-34 victory over Downers Grove North, marking the first time in over 20 years the team played at state

Dazzling season ends in third place finish for New Trier

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Swimmers and coaches keep tradition by jumping into pool with state trophy following victory

Girls take home second straight title

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
The team huddles up before a tough double overtime loss to Stevenson at the Hersey soccer field 1-0 on Nov. 1, 2022

1-0 loss cuts amazing soccer season short

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022
The boys golf team poses with their trophy after their state championship win on Oct. 8

Amazing season for boys golf ends in state title

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Football team prepares for homecoming game against GBS

GBS loss halts football team’s impressive streak

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
The varsity New Trier Boys Soccer team poses for a team photo after defeating Evanston 2-0 on Sept. 20 to win back the fire hydrant they lost in 2020.

Shutout of Evanston highlights spectacular soccer season

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Girls Volleyball huddles up during a match against Loyola on Sept. 8. The girls lost in three sets 2-1

Trevian volleyball stays hot against GBN

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
The football team opened the season at home on Aug. 26 against Hersey losing 31-0. They hope to find their footing on Sept. 15 against Fremd

Team determined to reload after early losses

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Intro to Engineering students have completed the early designs, which include a pre-mounted feeding tube

Engineering class helps kids drive toward independence

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
May 20, 2022
Group of adviseries gather in the cateteria to pack lunches for homeless in Evanston before school on April 25

#Lunchbag a #success for sophomore adviseries

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
May 7, 2022
On March 11, juniors spent several hours taking the Illinois Science Assessment, a yearly exam to test scientific skills and knowledge

Juniors complete mandatory state science test

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
March 24, 2022
Andy Fallon admires his first 300, as a sophomore at Classic Bowl

Andy Fallon has boys bowling team rolling

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
March 14, 2022
School Board lays out Anchor Day plans in their Feb. 22 meeting

Board of Education releases schedule changes for next year

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
March 14, 2022
The boys varsity team, posing following a successful regionals competition, enters the Feb. 19 sectionals with strength and confidence

Swim and dive rides wave of momentum into sectionals

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
February 14, 2022
The New Trier varsity boys basketball team, pictured, has led a remarkable season being ranked fourth in the state and with a 25-3 record

Spectacular season continues as boys basketball dominates Niles West

Owen Appel, Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
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