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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 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. Starting in the Pacific Palisades...

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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,...

Meet the newly elected school board members
By Isabella Boedeker, Piper Marshall, and Christos Routsis January 9, 2025

BEFORE YOU READ | On Nov. 5, Clint Derringer, Laura Hull, incumbent Colleen Worden and Timothy Klepp were elected to the school board beginning...

2024 presidential election results
By Vinny Wilhelm and Celesta Weidenbach January 9, 2025

The 2024 election and the campaigns leading up to it were all over social media, television and news outlets. The controversies, drama and...

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Norsemen continue to uplift despite loss to Brother Rice
Norsemen continue to uplift despite loss to Brother Rice
By Trevor Lipscomb and Katie McLeod March 5, 2025

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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...

Quick Hits
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...

Win or lose?
By Molly Lau and Gabby Haddad January 13, 2025

Pro Formula 1 has stood alone as the pinnacle of motorsport for almost a quarter of a century, garnering a fanbase in the hundreds of millions....

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By Maria Castronero and Maddie Pflaum January 13, 2025

Girls Varsity Gymnastics with Jessica Taylor With one meet behind them, the girls gymnastics team is off to a fresh start. This year's...

Girls varsity ice hockey embraces a fresh start
By Allie Mattes and Elliott Jarvi December 19, 2024

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One woman band
One woman band
By Christos Routsis, Intern • February 14, 2025

Each ensemble in North's vast music program consists of several students in sections playing a chosen instrument. However, the winds ensemble...

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Teaching the importance of giving back
By Josie Cueter and Allie Mattes January 28, 2025

For nearly 40 years, one of North’s many fundraisers, Adopt-a-Family, has enabled students and staff to not only help the community of Grosse...

‘Tis the season to sing Christmas carols
By Lindsey Grice and Noah Kociba January 22, 2025

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Decking the Halls
By Vinny Wilhelm and Celesta Weidenbach January 15, 2025

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A pawsome change to North
By Jolie Plewa and Lainey Beland January 13, 2025

Tucked away behind the main office desk, a dog bed can be found with a furry golden retriever nearby. After deciding to adopt a dog in February...

Norsemen united by blood
By Donell James and Michael Roustemis January 7, 2025

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Behind the Curtains of “Into the Woods”
By Charlotte Truss and Angelina Vasilos January 7, 2025

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