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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
Students who have any device issues can head to trevIT help desk on second floor for help
‘NTHS’ network heads to school-managed, not personal, devices
April 30, 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
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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In the era of Coronavirus, the use of Artificial Intelligence in medicine is doing work in bettering the lives of patients and medical professionals

AI transforms medicine

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Muslim women in India protest for their rights to wear hijab in schools

The feminist hypocrisy on villainizing hijab for ‘freedom’

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
February 3, 2023
An activist from Extinction Rebellion fixes a sticker on her anorak during a protest against the soccer World Cup being held in Qatar

Western world in no position to virtue signal on Qatar World Cup location

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
November 22, 2022
Litter like snack bags, masks, and even tampons lay on the Scrounge floor at the end of the day

Littering around school reeks of laziness

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
November 14, 2022
Instagram is the main platform filled with slacktivist posts from students

No one cares: stop posting politics on your stories

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
October 14, 2022
Photos on BeReal can be better for recording a moment, as it uses the front and back camera at the same time

BeFake: how new social media apps don’t make your life any realer

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
September 16, 2022
Student Council leaders help collect trash along the Green Bay Trail for the Day of Service

Day of Service allows NT alumni to work on community passion projects

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
May 4, 2022
Many similarities can be made of refugees in Ukraine (seen above) with Middle Eastern refugees (seen below).

Ukraine unveils the hypocrisy of the West

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
March 10, 2022
The New Trier curriculum has been shaped by the same Western books for decades, but we are seeing a needed stride toward diversity

Canonical curriculum lacks global perspective

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
March 8, 2022
Carol Japha, pictured, working on the newspaper design in 1962

Alumni, staff reflect on value of print edition

Said Aydin and Lula Fox
February 8, 2022
The New Trier boys swim team does a pre-game chant before beating ETHS at a home meet on Jan. 21

Boys swim and dive blows Evanston out of water

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
February 7, 2022
The new surge in cases trumps the previous high of 11 cases on Nov. 12

Breaking News: New Trier hits record high 36 COVID cases; local townships follow suit

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
December 11, 2021
A well-wisher kneels at a memorial created at Oxford High School

Michigan shooting illustrates need for change

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
December 10, 2021
Sophomore Jacob Maten reads the print newspaper, which he found was more interacted with than the online version

Students mourn loss of print edition

Lula Fox and Said Aydin
December 1, 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.

How reading classics in English classes sparks enjoyment in reading

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
November 5, 2021
The New Trier News 100 year tradition of a weekly print newspaper is being cut by administration, leaving the New Trier News to have to rely mostly on online audiences instead of being able to target students within school.

Administration slaps New Trier News with cutbacks

Lula Fox and Said Aydin
October 28, 2021
Hispanic student populations have increased more than any other race combined at New Trier

New Trier sees rapid increase in Hispanic diversity

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
October 15, 2021
Front page of the New Trier News newspaper on September 28, 2001

New Trier reflects on 20 years since September 11 attacks

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
September 11, 2021
The new schedule replaces the 70 minute period with 85 minutes, with some classes, like science, meeting in half blocks every other day

Why the 85 minute schedule isn’t as bad as you think

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
August 22, 2021

Day of Service allows alumni to work on passion projects

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
May 19, 2021
Guides like this one, found on the school library website, can teach non-Muslims about Ramadan through interactive videos, articles and slides

No, not even water: Why non-Muslims should learn about Ramadan

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
April 28, 2021
The six candidates from left to right, are Keith Dronen, Kimberly Alcantara, Avik Das, Sally Tomlinson, Chad Prodromos, and Julie Cho

Candidates ramp up campaign as elections approach

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
March 20, 2021
Superintendent Paul Sally answers questions about the logistics of the new four day option during the board meeting on Feb. 16

School offers four day option due to low attendance

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
March 8, 2021
Posts such as these can be seen on social media, advertising the new website and encouraging alumni to update their personal information

Education Foundation connects alumni in online environment

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
February 16, 2021
Trump supporters and right wing rioters climb the West wall of the Capitol, attempting to nullify President-elect Bidens victory in the 2020 election

Local politicians demand action against President

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
January 16, 2021
Tri-Ship was able to sell out in their first weekend this year, raising money for boys Scholarships

Pandemic can’t slow down tree sale

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
December 22, 2020
Senior Liv Nickel running the #Raceforscholarships fun run on Nov. 14. To keep it safe, participants ran by themselves throughout the day

Girls Club adapts to virtual setting with “Race For Scholarships”

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
December 14, 2020
Many colleges, including Oakton Community College, above, which uses Multiple Measures for Placement, have gone test optional this year

New season of college applications arrives with new challenges for seniors

Said Aydin, Managing Editor
November 14, 2020
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