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“We try to educate people on whats the risk or benefit of taking the vaccine, said Dr. Marcus Zervos. Hopefully people will do it.”

Development of a COVID-19 Vaccine

By Joleigh Jackson and Sophia Dragich December 22, 2020

Over the past year, scientists and doctors have conducted research to create a COVID-19 vaccine. With a huge number of companies working on it, the vaccine has been produced much quicker than previous...

North’s first IDEA Week was a hit, but this is just the beginning, according to teacher and social justice league advisor, Nicole Sturgeon. “I think that a lot of people think that when you do an event like this, its a one and done kind of a piece,” Sturgeon said. “We were intentional about the fact that this was a start, that there were no conversations that were going to be closed.”

Diversity Club and Social Justice League host first annual IDEA week

By Bella Yoakam and Annabelle Julien December 17, 2020

Taking place Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 3, North kicked off a new tradition with their first-ever Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Allyship Week. Diversity club representatives and social justice league...

Junior Helena Haney attends an Interact Club officers meeting. Haney said she is glad to be able to meet with the officers, but not being able to have large meetings with the whole Interact Club chapter has been a difficult part of the transition to an online learning environment. “The biggest challenge with not being in person is not being able to have meetings and not being able to do group work together,” Haney said.

School clubs amid COVID-19

By Grace Cueter and Alexa Mazzola December 1, 2020

In the midst of virtual learning, North’s clubs are doing everything they can in order to stay active, including Zoom meetings and Covid-19 safe activities. Club leaders have expressed the negative impacts...

North Athletes say goodbye, as their seasons get postponed for three weeks, and start to prepare for what is to come. “We will have to make quick strides when we return to be ready for what would likely be a shortened and possibly faster-paced season to get as many games in as possible,”  assistant boys hockey coach Brent Maynard said.

Covid-19 causes winter sports cancellations

By Joleigh Jackson, Bella Yoakam, and Drew Lovell December 1, 2020

As a result of a rise in Covid-19 cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released new guidelines which state that all organized sports besides college and professional sports must...

COVID Thanksgiving

COVID Thanksgiving

By Arei Swain and Alyssa King November 30, 2020

Covid-19 has been an issue for the world all year, and the holidays will be no different. Although the number of cases dipped briefly, they spiked again in late October. With the increasing number...

After the fire, Big Boy made major updates to the inside and outside of the building. “Its almost symbolic in a sense - reopening in the midst of the pandemic is like being reborn by fire, which is how I think it will feel when we finally get to return to our North home,” social studies teacher Mr. McCarroll said.

Big Boy reopens after 2018 fire

By Colin Duffy and Grace Rossman November 24, 2020

For years, students have gathered at the restaurant, Big Boy, to share a meal and make memories. After a fire forced Big Boy to close its doors in 2018, it underwent renovations. Recently, it reopened...

5 Covid-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween safely

5 Covid-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween safely

By Amelia Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2020

While trick-or-treating and parties may be out of the picture, Halloween still calls for spooky celebration! Here's our picks for the best Halloween activities to do from home.   Movie Marathon Because...

Trick-or-treat: the 5 best Halloween treats to enjoy from home

Trick-or-treat: the 5 best Halloween treats to enjoy from home

By Kaitlyn Barr, Intern October 31, 2020

Scroll for our list of popular Halloween treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!   Caramel apples are a seasonal treat that come with many different toppings including sprinkles and peanuts.   Pillsbury...

For Haunted Garage founder Glen Williams, damage to his home has done more than just put his local attraction on hiatus. I cant live in about half the house right now, Williams said. So were still repairing inside of the house.

Covid-19, storm damage puts Halloween festivities on hold

By Amelia Nowicki, Brandon Miller, and Kaitlyn Barr October 30, 2020

Amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, normal holiday festivities have been put on hold, and with Halloween around the corner, many have begun to wonder how they will be able to celebrate. As someone who looks...

Choir instructor headed to semifinals in Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament

Choir instructor headed to semifinals in Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament

By Grace Cueter, Staff Reporter June 2, 2020

Choir Director, Ben Henri, made his “Jeopardy!” television debut, as a part of the show’s Teacher Tournament on May 28. “Jeopardy!” is something that Henri watched growing up, and he said...

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