All About Alex: Holding my head high
By Alex Harring, Website Managing Editor
March 27, 2017
Filed under Ideas, Showcase, Uncategorized
There are a few phrases I hear quite often. Besides the usuals like “Alex, why are you watching ‘90210’ instead of doing your homework?” or, “Alex, why are walking when coach said to run?” one thing I hear on the daily is “Alex, you know your brain isn’t fully developed until you’re...
Lack of caution on social media diminishes school reputation
March 26, 2017
Filed under Ideas, Our Editorial
We live in a world where a simple click of a button is a catalyst. What we post could completely alter our lives, and we need to make sure that we are more responsible when it comes to social media. Snapchat stories and live videos on Instagram are supposed to showcase our lives to others, but we shou...
‘Powerless’ holds potential
By Amber Braker, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2017
Filed under Reviews, Showcase, TV Shows
Superhero movies and tv shows have become more and more popular in recent years. “Powerless,” a new series from NBC, takes this concept in a new direction. The sitcom airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. and focuses on the story of ordinary citizens living in the calamity caused by the epic clashes betwee...
Taking a ‘Chance’ on Chicago Public Schools
By Maxwell Murray, Intern
March 21, 2017
In the last year Chance the Rapper has made a remarkable impact on the music industry. He became “Kanye’s best prodigy” with a feature on “The Life of Pablo,” performed on SNL twice, held his own music festival, released his third mixtape “Coloring Book,” and won Best New Artist along w...
Milky Chance has more of an upbeat mood with new album
By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2017
Filed under Music, Reviews, Showcase
As the album title and artwork suggest, “Blossom,” by the German indie-folk band Milky Chance, projects a brighter, more uplifting sound than the band’s first album, “Sadnecessary.” “Sadnecessary,” released in 2013, was filled with dark, moody tunes of bass and acoustic guitar. It incl...
NCAA March Madness Tournament Predictions
By Sonny Mulpuri and Tommy Teftsis
March 15, 2017
Filed under Audio, Ideas, Media, Showcase
https://soundcloud.com/north-pointe/ncaa-tournament-podcast Jump to 21:45 to listen to our Round of 32. Jump to 28:56 to listen to our Sweet Sixteen choices. Jump to 33:23 to listen to our Elite Eight choices. Jump to 36:00 to listen to our Final Four choices. Jump to 38:00 to listen to...
It’s just a few extra days
By Lyndsay Kluge, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2017
For the past several years, the Grosse Pointe Public School System has had approximately 175 days of school each year. However, the state of Michigan has chosen to add extra days to the required amount of school days per year. The teacher’s current collective bargaining agreements, negotiated between ...
‘Table 19’ doesn’t expand out of its borders
By Bella Lawson, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2017
Filed under Movies, Reviews, Showcase
“Pitch Perfect”’s Anna Kendrick stars as Eloise, in the romantic, comedic and dramatic film, “Table 19.” Eloise, the ex-maid of honor, struggles to decide whether or not to attend the wedding of her oldest friend after her brother, and best man, dumped her over text. She eventually decides...
Gaudino’s serves classic Italian dishes at a high price
By Caitlin Bush, Editor
March 6, 2017
Filed under Restaurants, Reviews, Showcase
The original Gaudino’s Italian Market opened in the early 1940s on the corner of Mack and Drexel in Detroit by Peter Gaudino. On Feb. 2, over 77 years after the original, the restaurant reopened. The restaurant has been in the Gaudino family for generations. Now his granddaughter, JoMarie and her ...
Sonny’s Side Note: What the Detroit Red Wings did at the trade deadline
By Sonny Mulpuri, Digital Editor
March 3, 2017
Filed under Ideas, Showcase, Sonny's Side Note
The last season at Joe Louis Arena has been a rollercoaster ride for the Detroit Red Wings, with a majority of it being on the downturn. The Wings’ historic 25 year playoff streak could end this season as the team is the dead last in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference. The Red Win...
‘Riverdale’ brings Archie comics to life on screen
By Amber Braker, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2017
Filed under Reviews, Showcase, TV Shows
From the CW comes a fresh take on a classic comic book series in the form of the new TV show: “Riverdale.” The series is on Thursday nights at 9 and is based on the Archie Comics with some notable differences. It features the same beloved characters — Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jo...
Aura, a mindfulness lifestyle organizer
By Josie Bennett, Editor
March 1, 2017
For consumers looking towards a new way to help them embrace the mindfulness lifestyle, “Aura” might just be the app to get them started. “Aura” is a personalized application that helps the user organize a happy zen-like lifestyle. It has designated “mindful moment” times for the user to parti...
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