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Incoming Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Melissa Dudic (left) and incoming Assistant Principal for the Class of 2029 Matt Koulentes
NT names two more administrators for 2025-26 school year
May 2, 2025
A cellphone caddy hangs from the wall of a classroom on the Winnetka Campus
NT expands ‘phone caddy’ procedures to both campuses for 2025-26 school year
April 25, 2025
NT transitions from SAT to ACT
NT transitions from SAT to ACT
April 23, 2025
Christopher Mitchell and Denise Dubravec speak to members of New Trier Parents' Association
NT parents meet to tackle the challenges of raising teens in a digital world
April 17, 2025
New Trier prides itself in being a welcoming place for all students, presenting part of its motto on the wall
Executive order to ban radical indoctrination won’t stop NT from being a safe space for students
March 21, 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
May 11, 2025
The program gets together for a photo after their basketball game vs Lake Forest High School on Feb. 6, 2025
NT Special Olympics looks to finish out year with regional and state meets
May 9, 2025
Last summer, I would go to a beach to relax after a long day
The essential guide on making the most out of your summer
May 2, 2025
The glistening sign at night
Broaden your culinary horizons at Afghan Kabob in Morton Grove
May 2, 2025
The stir fry and pasta stations, two of my most frequently purchased meals.
6 cafeteria stations vs. one food critic: Which lunch option prevails?
April 29, 2025
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.9: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.9: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
May 8, 2025
Avery Anderson drives towards the goal as Upper Arlington players defend her
NT girls lacrosse finds success against out of state opponents
May 7, 2025
Girls hockey proudly presents their state championship cup and banner after winning 5-4 in a sudden death overtime against Barrington
NT Girls Hockey Club proves hard work and motivation through state win
April 30, 2025
Senior captain Hank Woodman scores a close goal in the team’s senior night win over Maine South High School
Boys water polo looks to reclaim state title
April 29, 2025
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
April 23, 2025
Michael B. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan star as two twin gangsters returning to their Southern hometown
‘Sinners’ is sound for sore ears
May 7, 2025
Apple TV’s ‘Severance’ is the office from hell, reimagined
Apple TV’s ‘Severance’ is the office from hell, reimagined
April 24, 2025
Ariana Grande lets out all her emotions in six new brilliant and sob-worthy songs
‘Brighter days ahead’ has become the deluxe, diverse ‘eternal sunshine’— and we love it
April 23, 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping destroyed my sense of self. How can I ever recover?
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ made me go through all five stages of grief
April 17, 2025
The ‘Dear Mama’ singer was known by many names: Makaveli, 2Pac, MC New York. But in this song, he’s Tupac Shakur: a guy who simply loves his mom.
2Pac’s ‘Dear Mama,’ is (still) a feat of familial love
March 6, 2025
AI in education: Tool or threat?
AI in education: Tool or threat?
May 12, 2025
A desperate call for the end of wearing flip flops at NT
A desperate call for the end of wearing flip flops at NT
May 7, 2025
End of the semester marks another unnecessary change to the finals schedule
End of the semester marks another unnecessary change to the finals schedule
April 30, 2025
Sofia Fernadez works on in-class assignment
NT stifles academic growth
March 19, 2025
Various mailings from colleges and universities
Flawed but necessary: The case for standardized testing in 2025
March 17, 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
May 11, 2025
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.9: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.9: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
May 8, 2025
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
April 23, 2025
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
April 21, 2025
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
April 11, 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
An evening with NT jazz bands: Spring Concert 2025
May 11, 2025
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
Junior Denver commit Aaron Pressman takes over the field as new ground-ball record holder
April 23, 2025
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
Top defender in NT program history on development training to signing with UVA
April 21, 2025
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
A morning with New Trier’s chamber orchestra
April 11, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 2025
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.9: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
Trevians Sport Spotlight, Ep.9: A mid-season recap with NT boys volleyball
May 8, 2025
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 8: A look into the NT girls lacrosse season 
Trevians Sports Spotlight, Ep. 8: A look into the NT girls lacrosse season 
April 7, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
March 7, 2025
John O'Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
John O’Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
March 7, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 6: Inside look at NT girls soccer preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 6: Inside look at NT girls soccer preseason
February 20, 2025
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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William Karr, Editor-in-Chief

William Karr is an editor-in-chief for the New Trier News. Previously, he was the online managing editor and a news editor. When William isn’t busy covering the New Trier Board of Education and administration, he can be found hanging out with friends, listening to the podcast, Civics 101, or reporting on the broader New Trier community. 

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Incoming Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Melissa Dudic (left) and incoming Assistant Principal for the Class of 2029 Matt Koulentes

NT names two more administrators for 2025-26 school year

Isabella Castro, Lorelei Hansen, and William Karr
May 2, 2025
A cellphone caddy hangs from the wall of a classroom on the Winnetka Campus

NT expands ‘phone caddy’ procedures to both campuses for 2025-26 school year

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2025
Incoming Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chimille Tillery (left), incoming Associate Principal for Northfield Campus Dan Paustian (middle), and incoming Chief Human Relations Officer Dr. Nashwa Mekky

NT promotes 2 administrators, hires another for 2025-26 school year

Isabella Castro, Lorelei Hansen, and William Karr
March 20, 2025
Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education

Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education

Izzy Elkin and William Karr
March 13, 2025
Aerial photo of Northfield Campus

NT keeps procedures in place as Trump permits ICE to enter schools

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2025
Senior Becky Witzel bowls at a match against Resurrection College Prep High School on Dec. 12, 2024

NT girls bowling aims for state this season

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2025
Performers of 'Here We Go Again,' the 2024 rendition of Lagniappe-Potpourri

Performing Arts Department and administration cut Lagniappe-Potpourri

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 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

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
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

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 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)

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Majority of NT students vote for Harris in mock election

Majority of NT students vote for Harris in mock election

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
NTSB Caucus aims to endorse 4 candidates by late October

NTSB Caucus aims to endorse 4 candidates by late October

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024
A cell phone caddy hangs from the wall of a classroom at the Winnetka Campus

NT reviews cellphone policy amid national debate

William Karr and Neil Sanderson
September 17, 2024
Aerial photo of Winnetka Campus, facing West Side and Gaffney Auditorium

NT lacks clear funding sources for remaining facility needs

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Hazard, Youth, Attea & Associates shared proposed timeline for superintendent search process at July 15 board meeting

NT seeks community perspective in superintendent search

William Karr, Editor in Chief
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

William Karr, Managing Editor
May 21, 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

William Karr, Managing Editor
April 30, 2024
Sophomore Ricky Ozmun fishes for bass at Skokie Lagoons

Bass fishing reels in competitive spirit with nature this season

William Karr, Managing Editor
April 30, 2024
New Trier sued for denying FOIA request related to Holocaust Remembrance Day activity

New Trier sued for denying FOIA request related to Holocaust Remembrance Day activity

William Karr and Neil Sanderson
April 17, 2024
TikTok account of The New Trier News

Students express mixed emotions about potential nationwide TikTok ban

William Karr, Managing Editor
April 12, 2024
Members of Sports Analytics Club pose for a group photo

Sports Analytics Club’s odds for success appear high

William Karr, Managing Editor
April 6, 2024
This year’s Alumni Hall of Honor inductees

Gala 2024 welcomes 8 new Alumni Hall of Honor members

William Karr, Managing Editor
March 9, 2024
Owala, Hydro Flask, and Stanley are three of the most popular, trendy water bottle brands

Toxic waters: Cup craze supports risky finances, not people

William Karr, Managing Editor
March 4, 2024
Girls Club candidates discuss platforms and club environment

Girls Club candidates discuss platforms and club environment

William Karr, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally speaks at New Trier Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20

Superintendent addresses alleged cancellation of Holocaust Remembrance Day activity

William Karr, Managing Editor
February 28, 2024
Boys Track and Field team at Proviso West High School meet on Feb. 10

NT boys track and field aims big for 2024 season

William Karr, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024
"Vampire" is a single from Olivia Rodrigo's second album, "Guts," which was released on Sept. 8, 2023

All I want is for Olivia Rodrigo to prevail at 2024 Grammy Awards

William Karr, Managing Editor
February 1, 2024
Winter clothing drive for migrants at Wimette Metra Station

NT Township seeks to support arriving migrants

William Karr, Managing Editor
January 24, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally speaks to members of the Future Programming at New Trier Committee

New committee discusses future of programming at NT

William Karr, Managing Editor
December 13, 2023
"Civics 101" comes out with a new episode every Tuesdays and can be listened to on most podcast platforms

‘Civics 101’ promotes civic education to help democracy thrive

William Karr, Managing Editor
November 29, 2023
IGSS students take a group photo before presenting affordable housing proposals to the Wilmette Village Board

IGSS students advocate for more affordable housing in NT Township

William Karr, Managing Editor
November 21, 2023
New Trier's two newest publications include Getting to Know New Trier High School (left) and Community Guide (right)

Communications Department enters next phase of community outreach

William Karr, Managing Editor
November 8, 2023
The Testing Center is located in Room 309 at the Winnetka campus

​​Students adapt to digital testing with online PSAT

William Karr, Managing Editor
November 1, 2023
New Trier assistant principals (clockwise from top left): Scott Williams, Sarah Struebing, Dan Paustian, Trish Sheridan

New Trier expands administration this school year

William Karr, Managing Editor
October 20, 2023
Hamilton tries to balance building a new nation with President Washington and spending time with his wife and children

As ‘Hamilton’ returns to us, you can too

William Karr, Managing Editor
September 22, 2023
After students receive two tardies to advisery in a quarter, they get a 30-minute detention for every subsequent tardy

New Trier introduces new, stricter attendance policy

William Karr, Managing Editor
September 14, 2023
Chemistry Club meets Thursdays after school in Room 164 to conduct experiments, host guest speakers, and explore current chemistry debates

New club takes stress out of learning

William Karr, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2023
Denberg at the Senior Project Exhibition on May 18, sharing how she researched and prepared for the EMT certification exam

Senior prepares for next adventure

William Karr, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2023
From left to right: Nathan Heftman, Catherine Cline, Shaili Das, Via McGrath, Keira Fortin

StuCo elects new leaders for next year

William Karr, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
A former guest host of The Daily Show, Hasan Minhaj's comedic style and show experience best fit the role for the new permanent host

Hasan Minhaj should be named host of “The Daily Show”

William Karr, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Wilmette's West Park (pictured above) already contains plenty of natural grass, an athletic field, and paddleball and tennis courts

Wilmette Park District reshapes approach to Community Playfield after West Park controversy

William Karr, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2023
Police officer Pavely pictured with Wilmette citizen showing his love for the community | Aydin

Raimond Pavely named director of campus safety

William Karr, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2023
Yusuf Mehdi speaks about Bing’s integration with OpenAI after Microsoft announced a multi-billion-dollar investment into the company

Major tech company wrestles with public concerns over new chatbot

William Karr, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
Jean Hahn (left), Courtney McDonough (center), and Sally Pofcher (right) are slated by the Caucus to run in the April 4 school board election

School Board Caucus’ slate readies for April election

William Karr, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
Gastroenterologist Dr. Tara Troy discusses her career path and the successful creation of her own practice on March 8 in the McGee Theater

Girl Up hosts fifth annual International Women’s Day Seminar

William Karr, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
Next year, art teacher Darrin Jezioriski will take on the role of Adviser Chair as part of new Graduating Class Teams

Revamped adviser program set to launch next school year

William Karr, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
Julia Choi and Edyssa Elia both take on New Trier's school board caucus

Student duo takes on local election

William Karr, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2023
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are all welcome to take part in the new theatre departments Introduction to Acting Course.

Theatre seeks to reel in upperclassmen with new course

William Karr, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2023
Rachel Ganz practices her chess moves. Ganz made the move away from a club sport and joined the Chess Team to fill that time

Athletes flourish on fields, club rooms

William Karr, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2022
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