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Sophomore Paige Spence said that reaching the state-level competition was a major accomplishment for the team because they only had one opportunity to earn the scores that they needed. “In the past few months we have had to cancel two out of our three competitions, so we had one left and whether we made it to states or not was dependent on how we placed in our only competition,” Spence said.

Two of three community figure skating teams advance to the state competition

By Grace Cueter, Section Editor March 22, 2021

Despite experiencing a season of uncertainty and cancellation due to COVID-19, two of the three Grosse Pointe figure skating teams are able to perform at a state-qualifying level. The teams will be taking...

Social studies teacher Bridget Cooley believes students may struggle with the changes throughout their day. “I worry most about students that dont feel comfortable coming back,” Cooley said.

Full house: back at full capacity after a year

By Arei Swain, Staff Reporter March 22, 2021

Despite many doubts that it would work, the hybrid schedule was mostly successful, but many think that the school board is being even more optimistic by bringing back students full time.  This means...

Keeping up with COVID-19

Keeping up with COVID-19

By Kaitlyn Barr and Sophia Dragich March 22, 2021

Junior Anneliese Lechner was one of the many students who volunteered to participate in the free COVID-19 testing offered to all North students on March 9.  Lechner said the process was well-organized...

Change of Scenery II brings Quinn XCII back to his roots

Change of Scenery II brings Quinn XCII back to his roots

By Grace Rossman, Staff Reporter March 16, 2021

On April 28, 2015, native Grosse Pointer Quinn XCII released his first EP, “Change of Scenery” produced by longtime friend AyOkay, who is also from Grosse Pointe. On March 5, 2021, the pair released...

Yellowlight impresses with simple breakfast fare

Yellowlight impresses with simple breakfast fare

By Michael Hartt, Editor in Chief March 16, 2021

You may not have heard of Yellow Light Donuts, but if you drive past it on East Jefferson, you will definitely notice it. The recently built building Yellow Light operates out of is a rarity amongst the...

I must not be a hipster after all

I must not be a hipster after all

By Amelia Nowicki, Editor in Chief March 8, 2021

So, I was wrong. I was so, so wrong. Just under two years ago, I published a column titled “Not to be a hipster, but modern music sucks,” and I hope you see as much of an issue with the headline alone...

The connection between posture and academic engagement

The connection between posture and academic engagement

By Michael Hartt, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2021

Although senior Caleigh Murray says that she tries to maintain good posture throughout the school day, she still often goes home with back pain. She attributes this not to herself, but to the wooden desks...

The meme that has become the symbol of “WallStreetBets” and other young investing groups, representing a risk worth taking, influencing an investment although it may not be a logical one. “People have greater access to information in real time and depending upon which media outlet they are listening to or reading,” financial advisor Michael Wharton said. “Information disseminated is not always factual.”

The emergence of Gen-Z investors

By Colin Duffy, Social Media Editor March 1, 2021

The stock market is no longer just a game for boomers. The recent drastic involvement of teenagers and young adults in the stock exchange has become a nightmare for hedge fund managers and Wall Street...

More options needed for return to full-time school days

More options needed for return to full-time school days

By Editorial Board February 27, 2021

On Feb. 9, the GPPSS school board met to discuss the plan for the final few months of the 2020-21 school year. With a hybrid schedule in place and functioning well, there was a debate about whether to...

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The best post-Valentine’s Day sale chocolate

By Drew Lovell, Intern February 27, 2021

Valentine’s Day has passed, but one may still have a certain somebody in mind.  Whether it’s friends, family or a lover, chocolate is always a great gift idea. For a special occasion like Valentine's...

Freshman Emma Dudek says that the social distancing being put in place has had an effect on group activities. “Communication is harder with the masks,” Dudek said. “Social distancing prevents things like group work.”

(Slideshow) COVID-19 indoor safety precautions

By Joleigh Jackson, Section Editor February 26, 2021

To All The Boys: Always And Forever looks to end the series on a high note

To All The Boys: Always And Forever looks to end the series on a high note

By Arei Swain, Staff Reporter February 24, 2021

Netflix released “To All The Boys: Always And Forever” on Friday, Feb. 12. The movie is the third installment of the “To All The Boys” franchise. The franchise stars Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey...

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