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Renovations begin across the plaza from CVS Pharmacy
Plaza del Lago renovations seek to revitalize historic site
December 19, 2024
Library at New Trier High School's Winnetka Campus
Winnetka Campus library introduces new capacity rules
December 16, 2024
Performers of 'Here We Go Again,' the 2024 rendition of Lagniappe-Potpourri
Performing Arts Department and administration cut Lagniappe-Potpourri
December 13, 2024
Infographic displaying the rise in antisemitism in recent years
Administration, students respond to antisemitism at NT
December 6, 2024
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
High Five Choir members outside the Gaffney Theatre at New Trier High School's Winnetka Campus
NT High Five Choir achieves huge milestone by performing at joint annual conference
December 20, 2024
The Cottage was relocated several times until being purchased by the Park District and placed at community park 7N.
Sherman Booth and a retrospective look at race on the North Shore
December 13, 2024
The ‘Seussical’ stage before the performance began
Photo Essay: All about ‘Seussical’
December 11, 2024
O'Connor stands in the middle of the book stall, the projector behind him
NT English teacher debuts new haiku book
December 11, 2024
Members of the New Trier Political Journal pose for a group photo
NT literary clubs provide creative outlets for students to express themselves
December 5, 2024
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
December 20, 2024
Girls field hockey team celebrate after winning state championship on Nov. 2, 2024
NT girls field hockey team wins state championship
December 16, 2024
Varsity cheer performs a pyramid and difficult stunts at a varsity football game
NT varsity cheerleading jumps into the winter season with a can-do mindset
December 12, 2024
Gallery: Fall sports recap
Gallery: Fall sports recap
December 10, 2024
Senior Ben Crane NXR Midwest Regional in Terre Haute, Indiana on Nov. 17
Ben Crane dazzles at state for first place, shatters NT record
December 9, 2024
‘The Wrath of the Triple Goddess’: Why you should read Percy Jackson's newest adventure
‘The Wrath of the Triple Goddess’: Why you should read Percy Jackson’s newest adventure
December 18, 2024
‘Here’ misses the mark
‘Here’ misses the mark
December 10, 2024
‘Memoir of a Snail’ tells the story of an ordinary life in an extraordinary way
‘Memoir of a Snail’ tells the story of an ordinary life in an extraordinary way
December 4, 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
An eight block schedule with a weekly late start examined at a New Trier High School Board of Education meeting in January of 2021
NT, please give students a weekly late start day
December 17, 2024
A house nearby New Trier’s Winnetka campus that was festively decorated before Thanksgiving
Opposing viewpoints: When should the holiday season start?
December 6, 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
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
December 20, 2024
Bear-apy, Ep. 2
Bear-apy, Ep. 2
December 6, 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. 2
Bear-apy, Ep. 2
December 6, 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
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 2: NT girls gymnastics
December 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
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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Online chess playing allows students to play against a human-like artificially intelligent opponent to practice and perform their abilities

Students use AI engines to practice, learn chess

Sarah Lin
March 21, 2023
Next year’s schedule will also include finals before winter break and a shorter first semester

Changes to finals, semester timing require teachers to adapt

Sarah Lin, Co-Editor in Chief
February 3, 2023
Activists demonstrate support for affirmative action in front of the Supreme Court on Oct. 31.

Affirmative action case sparks student response

Sarah Lin, Co-Editor in Chief
November 29, 2022
Five students play League of Legends on gaming computers at the club

No game, no life: New Trier’s e-Sports program begins

Sarah Lin, Co-Editor in Chief
November 9, 2022
In a post Roe v. Wade overturn era, misogyny brews on the internet

The tumultuous rise of Andrew Tate

Sarah Lin, Co-Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
The stage is bathed in an orange glow as fans patiently wait for Seventeen to arrive. The band opened at the United Center on Aug. 25

K-pop stars Seventeen shine on stage

Sarah Lin, Co-Editor in Chief
September 12, 2022
Girls Water Polo team after their fourth place finish at State on May 21

Girls Water Polo exceeds expectations

Sarah Lin, News Editor
June 9, 2022
The water polo captains and initiates congregate at the beach for their start-of-season event

Sport Initiations Make a Comeback

Sarah Lin, News Editor
May 4, 2022
A woman carries her child as she arrives at the Medyka border

Ukraine invasion provokes discussion among students

Grace Yoon and Sarah Lin
March 10, 2022
In the musical, Sophie's mother Donna (Ericka Pugliese) embraces Sophie (Bella Friedman) as she prepares to get married

Take a chance on Mamma Mia!

Sarah Lin and Casey Bertocchi
March 5, 2022
Inside of the SSC are support materials to help students manage their mental health

Mental health hub provides student support

Sarah Lin, News Editor
February 17, 2022
At New Trier, Hollis is a member of the Racial Affinity Coalition and a rower

Black History Month 2022 Spotlight – Sidney Hollis ’23

Sarah Lin, News Editor
February 15, 2022
Initiative target Anming Hu and his family

‘The China Initiative’ is not justice

Sarah Lin, News Editor
January 16, 2022
New Trier's field hockey team celebrating their championship trophy after defeating Oak Park River Forest 4-0 on Oct. 30.

Field hockey scores state championship win

Sarah Lin, News Editor
November 15, 2021
Junior Charlize Escasa finishes homework on her laptop. Students require WiFi to use different devices, including iPads, laptops, and phones.

Students upset over inadequate WiFi and cell service

Sarah Lin, News Editor
November 1, 2021
George, who has been passionate about the environment from a young age, was searching for a way to positively impact the school community.

Sophomore brings Pathwater to New Trier

Sarah Lin, News Editor
October 28, 2021
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

Summer construction aims to modernize facilities at Winnetka Campus

Sarah Lin, News Editor
October 12, 2021
An interior design elective class meets in 1958. Seemingly all-female, the class examines furniture in the photo shown above.

Students and teachers describe experiences in classes with gender imbalances

Sarah Lin, News Editor
September 23, 2021
What you need to know about New Trier’s reopening

What you need to know about New Trier’s reopening

Sarah Lin, News Editor
August 22, 2021
Two beavers currently reside in a pond at a residential area in Glenview. Coco, a female beaver, is pictured above.

Locals say beavers are worth a dam

Ana Torresarpi and Sarah Lin
May 19, 2021
"Fun and friendly internet currency" Dogecoin prices have skyrocketed recently, thanks to newfound popularity.

Such Dogecoin, much wow

Sarah Lin, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2021
WayV in the video for "Kick Back," the title track on their new album (Courtesy of SMTOWN on Youtube)

C-pop/K-pop group WayV makes waves with new album

Sarah Lin
March 26, 2021
Promoting dialogue about race and creating white allyship are two of the White Anti-Racist Affinity Group’s goals

White anti-racist affinity group addresses inequity

Sarah Lin, Staff writer
March 10, 2021

New Trier rings in the Lunar New Year, remotely

Sarah Lin, Staff writer
March 7, 2021
A simple game that makes you think, Among Us is sure to get rid of your boredom.

A hit video game Among Us all

Sarah Lin, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Parents and children are creating alternate way to celebrate Halloween this year as the pandemic spoils the traditional trick-or-treating

Halloween’s on hiatus for younger and older students alike

Sarah Lin, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2020
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