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North Pointe Now

The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School.                               707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now

The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School.                               707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now

Keeping it brief
Keeping it brief
By Piper Marshall and Kathryn Schaden April 2, 2025

As the school year has progressed, the leaking ceilings have gradually become more of an inconvenience to students and staff on the third floor of B-building. Passing time...

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Shortage of Special Education staff raises concerns
By Isabella Boedeker and Lilly Kline April 2, 2025

Growing up with a younger brother who has Down syndrome, junior Peter Moe gained firsthand insight into Special Education staffing and instruction...

Keeping it brief
By Sasha Kezhaya and Elissa Singh February 26, 2025

Wildfires threaten Los Angeles  On Jan. 7, thousands of acres were engulfed by fast-moving flames throughout areas of Los Angeles County....

Michigan’s minimum wage set to increase
By Katie Madigan, Brandon Eshman, Noah Kociba, and Christos Routsis February 25, 2025

Since she started working at her current job at the Friendship Factory in July, senior Cara Kaslatas has experienced many pay changes. The current...

Charging into the future
By Lilly Kline, Troy Lipscomb, Stephen Listman, and Michael Roustemis February 23, 2025

Premiering on Jan. 10 and continuing through Jan. 20, the Detroit Auto Show at the Huntington Center was not only bustling with visitors from...

Oxford Dictionary names “brain rot” word of the year
By Lauren Kaled, Brandon Eshman, and Stephen Listman January 16, 2025

   In recent years, brain rot terms have exploded in popularity online, especially in Gen-Z and Gen Alpha. “Brain rot” is currently...

Dr Tuttle’s contract extended to five years
By Isabella Boedeker and Donell James January 13, 2025

The school board voted in an open meeting on Nov.19 to extend Superintendent Dr. Andrea Tuttle’s contract to a total duration of five years,...

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Boys swim team wins meet against St. Clair high school 105-79
Boys swim team wins meet against St. Clair high school 105-79
By Caroline Murray and Michael Roustemis April 2, 2025

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Lions navigate coaching staff shakeup
By Brandon Eshman and Noah Kociba March 12, 2025

After losing to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, the Super Bowl-candidate Detroit Lions ended their promising season on a low...

Quick Hits
By Finn Collins and Trevor Lipscomb March 11, 2025

Girls varsity dance with Amanda Wong While the dance team hasn’t been perfect this season, facing injuries and challenges, junior Amanda...

Salvador dominates the mat as the only female
By Josie Cueter, Vinny Wilhelm, and Celesta Weidenbach March 3, 2025

In a sport highly dominated by males, junior Sophia Salvador has made her mark on the North varsity wrestling team as the only female on their...

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By Allie Mattes and Charlotte DeCraene February 24, 2025

Girls varsity basketball with Eva Borowski Kicking off the season with a record of 4-3, the girls varsity basketball team is overcoming the...

Success by the seniors
By Katie McLeod, Caroline Murray, and Kathryn Schaden February 12, 2025

With a 10-4 record and a win over South, many Norsemen acknowledge how the seniors, such as captain Ben Rickerman, are contributing and leading...

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Performing around the clock
Performing around the clock
By Molly Lau and Yana Bottigliero April 3, 2025

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Dominating the DECA competition
By Lauren Kaled and Elissa Singh April 2, 2025

With increased interest and participation in the Distributive Education Clubs of America group, President senior Caleb Kosel and Vice-President...

From the court into the classroom
By Isabella Boedeker and Allie Mattes April 2, 2025

Diving into the chaos of new faces and new content halfway through the school year is not an easy task, but for new social studies teacher Madeline...

Booked and busy
By Katie Madigan, Lainey Beland, and Celesta Weidenbach March 20, 2025

Rows of books line the walls, the sound of keyboards clacking and 3-D printers operating demonstrates the Grosse Pointe Public Library Woods...

WILLOW’s view of Women’s History Month
By Josie Cueter, Maria Castronero, and Maddie Pflaum March 20, 2025

In March, local organizations are making a point to honor and reflect on the achievements of women. For example, the WILLOW club, which stands...

Building bridges: Black Alumni Association empowers students
By Isabella Boedeker, Donell James, and Piper Marshall March 14, 2025

Growing up in the Grosse Pointe Public School system and being one of the only Black students in the classroom was a norm for North alumni Tim...

A born leader of BSA
By Elliott Jarvi and Angelina Vasilos March 12, 2025

Inspired by his history teacher, Mr. Maynard, who recognized his passion for Black history, senior Andrew Bernard has risen to leadership as...

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