North Pointe Now

Are tutorials worth sacrificing an elective for?
October 17, 2024
By Brandon Eshman and Noah Kociba
Pro When selecting classes for the upcoming school year, many students find themselves stuck between taking an elective or a tutorial. I believe that taking a tutorial...
Serving the ball from Spain to Michigan
October 16, 2024
By Lindsey Grice and Carson Janisse
Searching for a way to bring his favorite sport to North, junior foreign exchange student Juan Domingo knew he had to find a way to keep up with his passion from back home...
Navigating new exchanges
October 16, 2024
By Kenzie Dera and Elissa Singh
The transition from living in Germany and moving to America was quite the culture shock for Aileen Hurtig, long-term German substitute teacher. Arriving seven years ago...
Quick Hits
October 15, 2024
By Troy Lipscomb and Elliott Jarvi
Girls varsity volleyball with Charlotte Julien Varsity volleyball captain Charlotte Julien thinks the team's chemistry is unstoppable this volleyball season. In past...
Revamp your screen with iOS 18
October 15, 2024
By Molly Lucido and Maddie Pflaum
As of Sept. 16, Apple users with an iPhone 10 or above have the opportunity to download the newest update, iOS 18. This update offers a variety of revised features and tools...
More than a test
October 14, 2024
By Lilly Kline, Finn Collins, and Stephen Listman
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...
Ride with the Tide
October 14, 2024
By Kate Kasuba, Trevor Lipscomb, and Katie McLeod
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 the leaders are picked from...
Power of the youth
October 14, 2024
By Lauren Kaled, Sage Cole, and Charlotte Truss
Gen Z makes up the newest block of voters, and the Presidential candidates are posting increasingly often on their social media accounts to cater to them. As the Nov. 5 Election...
Checking out the new independent reading policy
October 11, 2024
By Katie Madigan, Lainey Beland, and Yana Bottigliero
A tranquil atmosphere takes over the room as Mrs. Alles's English class finishes their vocabulary quiz. She observes in lighthearted gratitude how, instead of doing their...

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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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...

The end of an era

By Ian DuVernay and Nick Saigh • May 29, 2024

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...

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Navigating new exchanges

By Kenzie Dera and Elissa Singh • October 16, 2024

The transition from living in Germany and moving to America was quite the culture shock for Aileen Hurtig, long-term German substitute teacher....

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...

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...

As officers, what do you hope to achieve for your class?

By Allison Mattes and Rachel Rumschlag • May 29, 2024

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...

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