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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

Misrepresentation of celebrities in biopics

Misrepresentation of celebrities in biopics

By Everley Aldridge and Nour Zaki May 21, 2024

Celebrities will often be judged based on one aspect of their life, then society will disregard the rest. We’ve noticed within biopic movies, the focus is generally geared towards one dramatized event...

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To Disney and beyond

By Gianna Roux, Section Editor May 21, 2024

My freshman year performing arts trip was supposed to be to Disney World, however, the COVID-19 virus stopped that. Luckily, I got to go as a senior and experience the “most magical place on earth”...

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How to avoid the summer slump?

By Allie McIntyre, Staff Reporter May 15, 2024

It is summertime, and you have endless free time at your disposal.  You have just gotten out of school, and if you realize you don't have a summer job or family plans there is nothing to fill your days. ...

Nobodies to notorious

Nobodies to notorious

By Lauren Kaled, Staff Reporter May 10, 2024

The internet has taken a simple video and made four random teenage boys icons of Tiktok. The internet community has taken the original video and made a viral meme of it and in turn has made these boys...

When is too young too young?

When is too young too young?

By Elissa Singh, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

Scrolling through on my “for you” page on TikTok, I have seen countless videos reviewing and promoting beauty products. With many young teens watching and wanting to follow social media trends.Buying...

Navigating digital restrictions during school hours

Navigating digital restrictions during school hours

By Editorial Board May 9, 2024

This year more than ever, we as students are greeted with the now familiar image of a garden gnome chewing a wire accompanied by the phrase, “This page has been blocked.” And while the notion of the...

Creating your own adventure

Creating your own adventure

By Troy Lipscomb, Staff Reporter April 19, 2024

Lots of U.S. citizens tend to travel nationally for vacation every year, but I believe that more people should travel internationally to have the opportunity to see and explore new things. According to...

Should prom be more fancy or more casual?

Should prom be more fancy or more casual?

By Rachel Rumschlag and Kelton Green April 17, 2024

Pro As a senior in high school, something that is concerning almost everyone is what they are going to wear to prom. If you are active on instagram and other social media platforms, you may have noticed...

Beyond “Pure Imagination”

Beyond “Pure Imagination”

By Katie Madigan, Managing Editor April 11, 2024

What was expected to be an immersive adventure through Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory turned into a lackluster stroll in an empty warehouse. With distressed children crying and flustered parents demanding...

Protect this house

Protect this house

By Editorial Board April 10, 2024

For the students of North, a sense of belonging is in every hallway, every classroom and every interaction. Each morning students are kindly greeted by North's Dean of Culture Kevin Shubnell, who makes...

Redefining my sense of self

Redefining my sense of self

By Isabella Boedeker, Staff Reporter March 7, 2024

“This one test score does not define you.” Words I never cared to listen to. They slip right through my restive mind, as I consistently tie my self-esteem to my grades.  My idea of perfection...

Apple’s vision for the future is frightening

Apple’s vision for the future is frightening

By Editorial Board March 7, 2024

In a world that is constantly advancing in technology, one fear dominates—the gradual disassociation from the real world. Since the release of the Apple Vision Pro in early February, this fear has been...

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