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Lets get chatting: The pros and cons of Chat GPT
Lets get chatting: The pros and cons of Chat GPT
By Sofia Gauldoni, Staff Reporter • March 23, 2023

For some students to start writing an essay, the first step they will take is to plan and research. However, this may not be the case in the future with the development of...

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Adolescent health clinic postponed: GPPSS loses grant from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
By Annabelle Julien, Katie Madigan, and Lilly Kline March 8, 2023

Following the four-hour emergency school board meeting, held on Jan. 19 at Brownell Middle School, questions arose surrounding the future...

Diversifying curriculum: AP African American Studies course piloted by College Board
By Sophia Dragich and Lauren Kaled March 8, 2023

On Feb. 1, the College Board released the official curriculum for its new AP African American Studies course. The creation and development of...

Requirement of financial literacy courses to take place
By Elly Meteer and Lauren Veitengruber February 3, 2023

At North there are a wide variety of business oriented elective courses for students to choose from, including accounting and finance. Such...

The connection between forensic science and Idaho murders
By Isabella Boedeker, Intern • February 2, 2023

In the early morning of Nov. 13, four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their house in Moscow, Idaho. 28 year-old suspect...

Elected and sworn in: New school board members inducted
By Connor McGrail, Intern • January 29, 2023

On Jan. 5 three new board members, Sean Cotton, Ginny Jeup and Valarie St. John, were sworn in to the GPPSS school board. Superintendent Jon...

Emergency board meeting postpones adolescent health clinic
By Annabelle Julien and Grace Rossman January 20, 2023

The four-hour emergency school board meeting on Jan. 19, called only 48 hours prior to the event, brought a large crowd into the multipurpose...

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Your friendly neighborhood basketball league
Your friendly neighborhood basketball league
By Mia Stephanoff and Gabe Goode March 8, 2023

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Skating through the season: Varsity girls ice hockey team finds success on the ice
By Kaitlyn Barr and Mia Schultz March 8, 2023

The varsity girls' ice hockey team has found success on the ice this year, achieving a record of 14-5 in addition to improved stats and performance...

Battle of the languages: French and German classes face off in basketball match
By Shayla Andrews and Maggie Dunn February 17, 2023

French and German students stood across from each other in the gym on Feb. 3, waiting for the rival basketball game to begin. The German students...

Meet the team on the mat: Get to know the wrestling team
By Mia Stephanoff and Sofia Gualdoni February 8, 2023

If there’s contact, there’s a foul called. But not in wrestling. This physical sport requires high intensity filled with body slamming and...

Passing the ball : Johnson continues father’s coaching legacy
By Grace Cueter and Sophia Gauldoni January 11, 2023

Leaving the gym after a day as a youth summer basketball coach, Rob Johnson knew that he had discovered something he was passionate about. As...

Running her way to states: Deskins places herself on the record board
By Kaitlyn Barr and Isabella Boedeker December 6, 2022

While many athletes view running as a punishment, for sophomore Lillian Deskins, track and cross country are her essence— nothing compares...

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PAWNS AND PALS| At their meetings, the chess club takes  the time to play everyone, meeting new people. For club adviser Donald Hightower, it is important that the club is a space to learn and grow. “I invite anyone who is interested. We have all levels of learners in this space, Hightower said. “It is a learning space, it is not a competitive space.”
Check this out, mate: Building substitute teacher revamps chess club
By Lauren Veitengruber and Sofia Gualdoni March 9, 2023

The once-dormant chess club is back in action. After the former president graduated last year, the club was unable to find a new adviser for...

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Running the court: Unified basketball team plays with heart
By Elly Meteer, Wren Cueter, and Sasha Poradun March 9, 2023

Cheerleaders in green and gold cheer from the sidelines, energetic fans shout in the stands and the Unified Basketball team plays their hearts...

The Culture and Community Team breaks the norm: Amplifying student voice in school policies and processes
By Ella McCarthy and Stephanie Karoutsos March 6, 2023

The recent addition of the Culture and Community Team at North provides a platform for student voice in school decisions, policies and processes....

For here or to go? A variety of Norsemen lunch options
By Ella McCarthy and Madi Lucido February 27, 2023

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Battle of the languages: French and German classes face off in basketball match
By Shayla Andrews and Maggie Dunn February 17, 2023

French and German students stood across from each other in the gym on Feb. 3, waiting for the rival basketball game to begin. The German students...

Reduce waste, reuse energy, recycle plastic: Incorporating sustainability locally
By Annabelle Julien, Jo Jackson, Mia Shultz, and Gianna Roux February 10, 2023

In an effort to become more environmentally conscious, community members have begun implementing more eco-friendly alternatives in everyday tasks,...

New brand, Horizon Peaks, to hit the market
By Kaitlyn Barr and Lilly Kline February 3, 2023

Not many people can say that they own a company before they can legally drive a car. However, sophomore business owner James Shefferly is...

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