Skip to Main Content
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

The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School.                               707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now

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...

(Playlist) Songs Sung Under Spotlight

(Playlist) Songs Sung Under Spotlight

By Jolie Plewa, Staff Reporter November 22, 2024

 

How do college visits impact the decisions seniors make?

How do college visits impact the decisions seniors make?

By Christos Routsis November 19, 2024

As application deadlines draw nearer, today’s seniors are under pressure to select the colleges they wish to attend, however, it doesn't end there. Even though students may be accepted to several schools,...

Rivalry Week unites a diverse community

Rivalry Week unites a diverse community

By Editorial Board November 11, 2024

For over five decades, Grosse Pointe North and South high schools have shared an intense rivalry. Since North’s establishment in 1968, this competition has been felt not only on the athletic fields but...

TikTok’s true crime craze distorts reality

TikTok’s true crime craze distorts reality

By Elissa Singh, Section Editor November 11, 2024

With over 1.1M posts on TikTok, true crime videos are captivating audiences inspired by Netflix’s true crime shows, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” and “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez...

Load More Stories