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Mitski’s new album “Laurel Hell” is musical Heaven

Mitski’s new album “Laurel Hell” is musical Heaven

By Ella McCarthy, Intern February 15, 2022

Mitski's new album, “Laurel Hell,” which was released on Feb. 4, reveals her vulnerability over the span of 11 songs while featuring a more uptempo style than usual. Whether it be a song of depression,...

Gotta catch em all! Pokémon: Legends Arceus; the best modern day Pokémon game

Gotta catch em all! Pokémon: Legends Arceus; the best modern day Pokémon game

By Savannah Seabrooks, Intern February 14, 2022

Pokémon is a franchise that has been growing ever since its Pokémon Green and Pokemon Red first video game debut in Japan in February 1996. It later became popular in the United States and soon all...

Mission makeup: Finding the best products for my everyday routine

Mission makeup: Finding the best products for my everyday routine

By Bella Yoakam, Section Editor February 8, 2022

Finding makeup products that last long and keep up with my busy life without smearing, melting or fading has become a nightmare. As a student and an athlete that wears makeup, finding the right products...

TEAM CAPTAIN| Junior Annabel Ayrault says her leadership skills have improved since her start on the team. “Ive changed as a player because Ive had to step up and be a leader as a junior, which has definitely helped my confidence on the court,” Annabel Ayrault said. “This has also affected who I am as a teammate, because I have become more vocal, and feel like I can be someone my teammates rely on.”

Basketball in their blood: Ayrault twins dominate the game

By Grace Cueter and Olivia Dodenhoff January 31, 2022

This year’s basketball season has brought on excitement for fans watching the Ayrault twins’ successes on the court. Juniors Annabel and Adam Ayrault have drawn the attention of many, including...

Life experience isnt the end-all-be-all

Life experience isn’t the end-all-be-all

By Farrah Fasse, Editor-in-chief January 27, 2022

Far too frequently teenagers and their opinions are written off by adults simply because of their age, and their so-called “lack of life experience.” As a young adult, having your own experiences completely...

ALL TOGETHER NOW | During the concert, everybody from the 5th graders to the seniors played the song, “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.” They do this to show how much the students have improved throughout their musical career. Junior Rodd Monts missed playing with the younger students last year. “It’s my favorite concert of the year so it was really tough. I really missed playing with all the South kids and seeing all the elementary and middle school kids and how far they came but I’m happy its back this year,” Monts said.

Don’t call it a comeback: The return of the winter concerts

By Arei Swain and Parker O’Neill January 14, 2022

Last year, we adapted to online school and extracurriculars in an attempt to maintain some sense of tradition and normalcy for students and for the community. Last year the orchestra and band concerts...

Stuck in the web: “Spider-Man: No Way Home

Stuck in the web: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

By Thomas Jones, Intern January 11, 2022

The new “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is an action packed movie about a hero that will inspire you to want to make a change for the better. The movie became the second-biggest box office opening of any...

SELF SUPPLIED|  To customize her products Beers uses her own resources,  “In order to make my clothing I use an iron on material and my cricut machine to cut out the design I want,” Beers said.

Shop designs by Cam

By Kate Bania, Gabby Miller, and Lauren Shipe January 11, 2022

Some creative and business-owning students at North have begun to spread their art to more people by selling their products in online shops. Sophomore Cameron Beers shows her creative side through the...

District announces changes to midterms

District announces changes to midterms

By Farrah Fasse, Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2022

On Jan. 7, following backlash from many in the Grosse Pointe community, Grosse Pointe Public Schools announced changes to midterm exams in light of COVID-related absences and stress.  Traditionally,...

Proposal to defy mask mandate tabled

Proposal to defy mask mandate tabled

By Farrah Fasse, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2021

On Nov. 18, Board Trustee Lisa Papas withdrew her resolution to implement a mask-optional policy in Grosse Pointe Public Schools from the board’s voting agenda. If approved, the resolution would have...

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