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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
November 18, 2024
Dr. Chimille Tillery presents on introducing the new structure of belonging and inclusivity work at New Trier
Recent Board meeting focuses on equity, civil discourse initiatives
November 8, 2024
Principal Denise Dubravec and Student Council Members celebrate the win in the E-Building
NT wins ABC7 Chicago Friday Flyover trophy
November 7, 2024
EO-0 tornado in early September in Glencoe, Illinois
How La Niña weather phenomenon will affect the North Shore
November 7, 2024
In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
November 5, 2024
Through volunteering and packing kits, New Trier sports teams have been giving back to the community
NT sports teams volunteer in community
November 20, 2024
Nate Gale and Alex McElvenny (left to right) rehearse a scene of 'Our Town' in the Hayes-McCausland Theatre
Beloved theater teacher to retire after making it full circle with ‘Our Town’
November 20, 2024
Harmless Hurricane Milton TikToks in your feed have a bigger impact
November 19, 2024
Les membres du club d'espagnol dessinent sur le trottoir pour célébrer le Mois de l'héritage hispanique.
FRANÇAIS: Les clubs culturels apportent des perspectives mondiales aux élèves de NT
November 19, 2024
Seniors Aaron Hill, Adam Pulijic, and Will Shin (left to right) at the Taco Bell in Glenview, Illinois
Taco Bell and the definition of authentic
November 19, 2024
Senior Simran Biggs on the court preparing to hit the ball at conference
NT girls varsity tennis becomes state champions
November 14, 2024
Zara Bolton speeds through the water during Oct. 12 meet
NT girls swimming and diving races to state after sectional win
November 13, 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
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
November 6, 2024
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
October 18, 2024
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‘Agatha All Along’ lives up to its hype
November 15, 2024
The combo elements (the “Combo 4” and the heart), and the sparkly graphics make the game addicting to me
What’s the deal with Block Blast?
November 6, 2024
Artsy 'Clytemnestra' cover evokes a card deck imagery—but is she the queen, or the “superior” king?
‘Clytemnestra’ is a rollercoaster (the good kind)
November 4, 2024
5 cozy movies that are perfect for fall
5 cozy movies that are perfect for fall
October 24, 2024
Fall books to add to your reading list
Fall books to add to your reading list
October 22, 2024
Ah yes, more than two hours of homework. Fun.
Teachers, stop assigning us so much homework due on Anchor Days
November 21, 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)
November 13, 2024
On the day students arrive, families bring fun welcome signs that usually have their student’s name and flag
Foreign exchange students bring a new perspective to NT
November 12, 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
Sophomore Sofia Fernandez wears New Trier-themed merchandise at Winnetka Campus location of One Stop Trev Shop
An investigation on school pride
October 28, 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
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
November 6, 2024
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
October 22, 2024
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
October 18, 2024
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
Football Recap: NT loses to Evanston, falls to 1-5
October 11, 2024
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
NT track star Ben Crane reflects on his high school career
November 6, 2024
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
NT study abroad program offers a new cultural experience
October 22, 2024
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
Sports QOTD, Ep. 2
October 18, 2024
Sports QOTD, Ep. 1
Sports QOTD, Ep. 1
October 10, 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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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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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 cellphone caddy hangs from the wall of a classroom on 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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2024
Sophomore Ricky Ozmun fishes for bass at Skokie Lagoons

Bass fishing reels in competitive spirit with nature this season

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

Sports Analytics Club’s odds for success appear high

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

Gala 2024 welcomes 8 new Alumni Hall of Honor members

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Girls Club candidates discuss platforms and club environment

Girls Club candidates discuss platforms and club environment

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

NT Township seeks to support arriving migrants

William Karr, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
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