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The boys and girls varsity basketball team win season opener

By Sydney Benson and Trevor Mieczkowski December 10, 2015

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Lady Norsemen played the Satellites from Regina High School. At the end of the fourth quarter, the girls from North had a 23 point lead against Regina. The final score was 52-29....

Photo provided by Bella DeSandy.

Boys varsity hockey team falls to U of D Jesuit

By Erin Kaled, Intern December 9, 2015

On Thursday, Dec. 7, Grosse Pointe North and University of Detroit Jesuit went head to head in boys ice hockey. North ultimately took the loss, scoring little throughout the game, which ended 6-2. Senior...

Last years figure skating team under coach Claire LaDue.

Figure skating team lands third place

By Sarah Wietecha, Assistant Editor December 8, 2015

The Grosse Pointe Unified Figure Skating team opened their season on Tuesday Dec. 1, putting on a note-worthy show in order to earn third place during the competition. “It went good. C team got third...

Sophomore Sam Villiani poses for a picture with the Oakland University mascot and fellow swimmers Hannah Mattes and Angelina Cavaliere.

Girls swimming places at state meet

By Alex Harring, Staff Reporter December 3, 2015

For sophomore Sam Villani, who has spent every day in the water since August, qualifying for states was the ultimate goal. Now, her hard work has paid off. Michigan’s state-level swim meet was held on...

Instructor Owen Hall does a middle knife hand pose.

PKSA Karate auditions for America’s Got Talent

By Michal Ruprecht and Tommy Teftsis November 6, 2015

Karate has led the Professional Karate Schools of America Demo Team all the way to the stage of America’s Got Talent (AGT). For one month the team has been training to impress America and the four eager...

Photo provided by Scott Cooper.

Girls cross country crosses finish line to states

By Emma Puglia, Web-Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2015

Racing to finish the last meet of the season, the girls cross country team concluded their regionals on Friday, Oct. 30, landing third place and advancing to states with an official score of 110. “It...

Montgomery, as seen after finishing her 50th marathon. Photo provided by Diane Montgomery.

Double or nothing: English teacher Diane Montgomery sets new marathon goal

By Emma Puglia and Jennifer Kusch October 28, 2015

English teacher Diane Montgomery has become a local celebrity through her latest running milestone. The cross country coach recently completed her lifetime goal of running 50 marathons in 50 states before...

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Window of opportunity closing quickly for Lions

By Billy Steigelman, Intern October 27, 2015

It’s been 57 years since the Detroit Lions have appeared in any sort of NFL championship, the Super Bowl, or its predecessor, the AFL-NFL World Championship Game. For this reason, the Lions are seen...

Junior Gina Peruzzi, varsity assistant swimming coach  Fred Michalik and freshman Olivia Peruzzi pose for a family photo in front of the pool.

Just add water: swimming assistant coach Fred Michalik’s passion runs in family

By Emma Puglia, Web-Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2015

A natural in the water, volunteer assistant varsity swimming coach Fred Michalik grew a passion for the sport when he was just 6 years old. Michalik got his start at the Boys Club of Detroit in the...

Football ends regular season with a win

Football ends regular season with a win

By Jennifer Kusch, Managing Editor October 24, 2015

The varsity football team emerged victorious against St. Clair last night, ending the game with a 14-7 win. The team ended their first offensive drive with a successful touchdown pass from sophomore...

The team huddles after a long game on Oct. 20, their first playoff game.

Boys varsity soccer ends district run

By Alex Harring, Staff Reporter October 22, 2015

On Thursday, Oct. 22, the boys varsity soccer team fell to the De La Salle Pilots with a final score of 3-1 during their second playoff game at Hazel Park. Sophomore Tommy Kohler believes that although...

Senior Olivia Kensora moves the ball up the field.

Field hockey ends regular season

By Abbey Cadieux, Staff Reporter October 19, 2015

The varsity girls’ field hockey team fell to Dearborn at North’s home field tonight with a final score of 1-0, and the junior varsity team overcame Dearborn to win with a close score of 1-0. The games...

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