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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
April 17, 2024
TikTok account of The New Trier News
Students express mixed emotions about potential nationwide TikTok ban
April 12, 2024
Biton sharing personal account of Oct.7 attack using pictures and videos
Shalev Biton shares story about surviving Oct. 7 attack in Israel
March 24, 2024
The summer school brochure for the 2024 summer session.
Summer school at New Trier is not as scary as it seems
March 13, 2024
The eclipse will follow a path of totality that will include Indianapolis
NT to offer unique solar eclipse viewing experiences
March 12, 2024
O’Brien teaches a lesson on music composition to the members of the club
New music composition club encourages aspiring composers
April 9, 2024
Members of Sports Analytics Club pose for a group photo
Sports Analytics Club’s odds for success appear high
April 6, 2024
Amongst many other productions done this year, ‘Footloose’ had something original and special for all audience members
Choir opera musical ‘Footloose’ emphasizes joy in dancing with others
April 3, 2024
“What inspired me to make my piece is my family, my friends, my environment, and how I grew up.” -Caden Lenon
Senior art students display meaningful projects
March 19, 2024
A photo of Kozina holding her book, 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥
Zoe Kozina and the road to her first published book
March 13, 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
Sophomore Chris Kirkpatrick shoots a game-winning three on Friday, Mar. 1 against Glenbrook North
Clutch wins send boys basketball downstate
March 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
March 7, 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
Harlan Coben does it again
Harlan Coben does it again
February 13, 2024
Greta Gerwig, director of the “Barbie” movie, speaks at a reception for the movie’s release in the UK
The ‘Barbie’ movie is more than just pink
February 9, 2024
A signature school bus awaits students on Winnetka Avenue, as some classes struggle with field trip scheduling
Make it easier, not harder, to take field trips
April 18, 2024
Parking remains a challenge at New Trier
NT needs to rethink its parking predicament
April 1, 2024
Opposing viewpoints: Has influencer culture gone too far?
Opposing viewpoints: Has influencer culture gone too far?
March 13, 2024
Yes, we’ve fallen victim to the water bottle micro-trends
Yes, we’ve fallen victim to the water bottle micro-trends
March 13, 2024
(Left) just one example of the modern and open appearance of the Winnetka campus, in comparison to a particularly gloomy section of the Northfield campus on the right
Battle of the campuses: A clear winner emerges
March 7, 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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Lucas Eisen

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor

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The 2017 and 2019 IHSA boys lacrosse state champions are currently ranked 7th in the state

Hazing punishment fails to reprimand team appropriately

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
May 4, 2022
Protesters in Boston Common unite against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Donate to organizations that support Ukrainian refugees

Lucas Eisen and Lula Fox
March 10, 2022
Across the nation, demands are being made for the removal of contentious books from libraries and reading lists

Nationwide book bans fail literature’s greatest benefactors: children

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2022
Depiction of a grotesque, horrendous public display of affection (PDA) viewed in New Triers very halls between two significant others

Hey, Trevs, get a room!

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
February 4, 2022
In September 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the bill into law, providing students with five mental health days

New Illinois policy is a checkpoint, not a finish line

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
January 14, 2022
Kyle Rittenhouse at his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he faced five criminal charges

Kyle Rittenhouse is no hero

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
December 10, 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.

A high school burden or a lifelong love?

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2021
The center, located in Room 309, is where students go to complete tests they missed due to an absence.

[Photo] Test Make-Up Center struggles with student cheating

Maya Ramaswamy, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2021
Some halls’ lockers have been removed (left) while others are still filled with mostly empty lockers (right).

[Photo] For the first time, school doesn’t assign lockers

Sara Zarea, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2021
The One Stop Trev Shop tucked away on the 4th floor of the Winnetka Campus houses shelves and racks filled with merchandise.

Make a stop at the One Stop Trev Shop

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
October 14, 2021
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

“The New Trier Dilemma” inhibits student body

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
October 5, 2021
At Tampa International Airport, travelers outfitted in protective face masks make their way past the ticket counter. Many major airlines, including United and American Airlines, require masks for travel.

How have we not been doing this this whole time?

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
September 21, 2021
Members of the BinaryHeart Club stand around their workstation filled with computers, monitors, tablets, cords, and wires.

New Trier club receives service award

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
May 19, 2021
Physics teacher John Miller passes out lab kits to students in order for them to be able to carry out various science experiments remotely

Teachers zoom to adapt to remote learning

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
May 10, 2021
On stage, cameraman Guy Rhodes navigates through a dance choreographed by senior Madeline Brown offering viewers an up-close perspective unique to that of a typical dance performance.

Lights! Camera! Kinesis!

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
March 19, 2021
Socially-distanced, the 6 bowlers involved in breaking the record strike a pose. From left: senior Max Blake, senior Nick Henner, senior Matt Booden, senior Sam Wolf, senior David Gormanous, and senior Jack Eadie

Boys bowling breaks school record

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
March 2, 2021
A group of socially distanced, water polo players line up to shoot against a goalie at a recent practice

Going the distance: Club teams adapt under COVID

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
February 16, 2021
The Jan. 16 post from @homegrownterrorists announced the identification of Frank Valentine, who participated in the insurrection. Other slides of the post include Valentine’s Instagram page and a video of him on the day of the attempted coup

Trevians take to Instagram to boost political views

Emma Curry and Lucas Eisen
February 1, 2021
Sophomore Jack Gong discusses the coronavirus’ effect on the economy in the New Trier Minute’s first episode, “The Struggle Continues,” which was posted on Dec. 7

“60 Minutes?” How about New Trier’s 60 Seconds?

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
January 10, 2021
Miller and Richards drop off donations from SDA Wilmette members at the Connections for the Homeless in Evanston on May 29. The toiletry drive lasted six days, and the group raised $500 in monetary donations in addition to the toiletries that were donated

Students call for action to combat gun violence

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
December 14, 2020
Yearbook staff are hard at work creating the 40th edition of Trevia, despite challenges of remote learning

Trevia faces unprecedented challenge: capturing the life of the student body remotely

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2020
At New Trier, the intense nature of extracurriculars prevents students in their pursuit of multiple activities and leadership opportunities

School’s plan strives to promote equity and social well-being 

Lucas Eisen, Opinions Editor
October 24, 2020
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