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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

INDEPENDENT PACING | With the flexible schedule that the SAT prep class offers, Sabas has the ability to work at her own pace and tackle her hardest areas of study whenever she needs. “If you need more help on math, you can work more on math and if you needed more English help – you would normally just work on the stuff you need help with,” Sabas said.
More than a test
By Lilly Kline, Finn Collins, and Stephen Listman October 14, 2024

When it comes to the SAT, junior Kristina-Marie Sabas feels, as many highschoolers across the country feel, a sense of dread. However, due to the newly introduced SAT prep...

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Power of the youth
By Lauren Kaled, Sage Cole, and Charlotte Truss October 14, 2024

Gen Z makes up the newest block of voters, and the Presidential candidates are posting increasingly often on their social media accounts to cater...

Checking out the new independent reading policy
By Katie Madigan, Lainey Beland, and Yana Bottigliero October 11, 2024

A tranquil atmosphere takes over the room as Mrs. Alles's English class finishes their vocabulary quiz. She observes in lighthearted gratitude...

Preserving this house: Four administrators resign after 2024 school year
By Katie Madigan and Sasha Poradun June 7, 2024

One thing was certain for Principal Dr. Kate Murray, she was going to hand her own two children their diplomas when they walked across the North...

Titus Kaphar's visit
By Isabella Boedeker and Lilly Kline May 29, 2024

Although Titus Kaphar’s visit has been in the works for a while, it became more urgent and necessary after a recent controversy regarding a...

Baltimore bridge collapse
By Isabella Boedeker and Lilly Kline May 10, 2024

On March 26, junior Colin Smith watched in shock and confusion as he saw the video recording of the Dali cargo ship colliding with the Francis...

Drafting Detroit pride
By Katie Madigan and Kate Kasuba May 9, 2024

As Honolulu Blue flooded the streets of Detroit on April 25-27, one aspect stood out to Detroit Sports Commission Deputy Director Marty Dobek...

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Practice Makes Perfect | Tennis is a sport that you only get better at over time and with practice according to Varsity Coach, John Vanalst. He assists both his team and tennis players individually. “Play as much as you can, you don't have to be a great player, you just play as much as you can and you'll get better everyday,” Vanalst said.
Triumph in tennis
By Everley Aldridge and Maria Castronero October 9, 2024

A sport, consisting of just a ball and racket, means more than that for the boy’s varsity tennis coach, John Vanalst. Members of the team have found increased success...

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In the D draft debrief
By Gabby Miller, Section Editor • May 22, 2024

Whether you missed the draft, chose not to watch it, or are devastated you couldn’t find parking and see it for yourself in Detroit, it’s...

Quick Hits
By Kelton Green, Intern • May 22, 2024

Boys track with Jaden Laster  Since the first meet on April 10 against Grosse Pointe South, senior captain Jaden Laster has been prepared...

Getting the ball rolling: Athletic Book Club begins
By Josie Chasiotis and Lindsey Grice April 30, 2024

In a small, quiet room of the library, a select group of athletes chosen for their leadership gather for the first time. In the Athletic Book...

Overcoming hurdles in girls track
By Sage Cole and Vinny Wilhelm April 19, 2024

Swiftly taking on the hurdles on and off the track, the girls track team has faced interruptions within their routine. Changes in the coaching...

Starting from scratch: State Champions hire new coach
By Allie Mattes, Josie Cueter, and Kate Kasuba March 11, 2024

After a memorable Division 2 State Championship win for the girls varsity soccer team, returning players suspect that this year is going to look...

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TIDE IN ACTION |Leader of the Norsemen Tide, senior Sarabeth Thomas is seen hyping up the crowd. She believes the student section is at an all-time high.  “I think the student section is a lot more loud and more people show up to the games,” Thomas said. “People are super excited to go to the games. It’s lively.”
Ride with the Tide
By Kate Kasuba, Trevor Lipscomb, and Katie McLeod October 14, 2024

With the new and improved Norsemen Tide, the school spirit this year is at an all-time high. The Norsemen Tide is North’s student section and...

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Going off air: A farewell to Brian Stackpoole
By Lilly Kline, Everley Aldridge, and Molly Lucido June 4, 2024

After 25 years, TV Production teacher, Brian Stackpoole, or “Stack” as his students know him, is signing off.  Since 1999, Stackpoole has...

One step closer
By Elly Meteer, Mia Schultz, and Brandon Eshman May 23, 2024

College Night is an opportunity for students and parents to engage with colleges from all across the country and learn more about what they offer....

Making a change in the community
By Josie Chasiotis, Staff Reporter • May 22, 2024

As a nonprofit division of the Rotary organization, Interact Club aims to uplift the community through projects and activities offered to and...

Balancing the field and the classroom
By Eli Kociba, Staff Reporter • May 21, 2024

As the lacrosse ball arcs through the air, the sound of sticks clashing fills the field, echoing the intensity of the game. For Lauren Nixon,...

Sweet tooth science
By Sage Cole and Jolie Plewa May 10, 2024

For the last 14 years, students in Applied Med have participated in a project called “Sweet Tooth Science.” For this project, students are...

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