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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

Embracing Irish history in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Embracing Irish history in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

By Katie Madigan and Yana Bottigliero March 11, 2025

As the March sun shines down, millions of parade goers across the country strut the streets in floppy hats and cloverleaf glasses. In schools, children snack on chocolate coins and playfully pinch...

Prioritizing Special Education

Prioritizing Special Education

By Editorial Board March 11, 2025

One of the most pressing challenges in Special Education today is the global teacher shortage, which affects all grade levels and districts. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment in teacher preparation...

More than a month: Black history should not be limited to one part of the year

More than a month: Black history should not be limited to one part of the year

By Editorial Board March 5, 2025

Since 1976, February has been known as Black History Month. This month is used to spotlight all of the courageous Black heroes, inventors, artists, intellectuals, activists and more who helped advance...

My journey into journaling

My journey into journaling

By Isabella Boedeker, Managing Editor February 27, 2025

Over the course of just 14 days, I set out to form a new habit for myself: journaling. I wanted it to become a ritual, something I’d wake up eager to do and close my day with– a consistent moment of...

Valentine’s Day: Love for all or just a commercialized hustle?

Valentine’s Day: Love for all or just a commercialized hustle?

By Mia Schultz and Jolie Plewa February 14, 2025

Pro Valentine’s Day isn’t just a celebration for couples—it’s a day to recognize love in all its forms. From family to friendships to partnerships, it’s a chance to show appreciation through...

Do absences deserve consequences?

Do absences deserve consequences?

By Everley Aldridge and Molly Lucido February 4, 2025

Con Every student has a unique attendance history, ranging from perfect attendance to several tardies and absences. Due to personal issues, my attendance doesn’t look very good, with numerous absences....

Style with sustainability: Leaving overconsumption habits out in the new year

Style with sustainability: Leaving overconsumption habits out in the new year

By Katie Madigan, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2025

As I brush my hand against the hangers in my closet attempting to decide my outfit, a collection once overflowing with fleeting trends and cheap fabrics now holds carefully picked garments. For years,...

Win or lose?

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. Over the years, Formula 1 has made many changes, a handful...

Maintaining mental health during midterms

Maintaining mental health during midterms

By Editorial Board January 13, 2025

As midterms approach, students everywhere feel the pressure of the long hours studying, upcoming deadlines and the stress of exams. While acing exams is important, maintaining mental health is just as...

Ideas to Action

Ideas to Action

By Editorial Board January 13, 2025

A local family gleams with enthusiasm as they unpack Christmas gifts from students. A teenager proudly holds a protest sign, surrounded by a crowd demanding safer communities that are free from gun violence....

White Christmas vs Rainbow Christmas

White Christmas vs Rainbow Christmas

By Kate Kasuba and Katie McLeod January 9, 2025

White Christmas As the holiday season approaches, decorating my home in white Christmas decor gives me a sense of comfort. It reminds me of watching a Hallmark movie as the snow falls outside of my...

The divisive nature of elections

The divisive nature of elections

By Brandon Eshman and Noah Kociba December 17, 2024

In America, there is nothing more controversial than national politics. In recent times, all we hear between our friends and family is bickering about why one candidate is better than the other, resulting...

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