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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

Oxford Dictionary names “brain rot” word of the year
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 defined as “the deterioration...

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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...

Relief for Florida homeowners after Hurricane Milton
By Kenzie Dera and Molly Lau November 18, 2024

Each year, severe storms are most likely to form across the Atlantic Ocean from June 1 to Nov. 30. Most recently, Milton made landfall on Oct....

School board candidates aim to prioritize students first
By Isabella Boedeker, Caroline Murray, and Kathryn Schaden November 15, 2024

The Nov. 5 GPPSS school board election is a crucial moment for determining the future direction of our district, according to math teacher...

Haunted Garage gives back to community
By Kate Kasuba and Katie McLeod November 15, 2024

An intricate haunted attraction, hosted at the home of North Pointe alumni Glen Williams each Halloween season, brings the community together...

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LEADERSHIP IN ACTION | The Norsemen varsity basketball team huddles up as senior players, including captain Ben Rickerman, guide the team through an intense game.  “The number of seniors on our team brings a lot of leadership,” Rickerman said. “It helps have experience on the court and really helps build the culture of the program.”
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 the boy's varsity basketball...

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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....

Quick Hits
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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Swimming into States and beyond
By Lindsey Grice and Carson Janisse December 19, 2024

After 14 years in the pool, senior Avery Beal has decided to take her academic and athletic talents to Oakland University. Along this 14-year...

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By Finn Collins and Stephen Listman December 4, 2024

Boys varsity swim with James Gusmano As the varsity boys swim team begins their season, junior James Gusmano has taken his preparations...

Girls swim: Navigating states
By Donell James and Michael Roustemis November 20, 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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