The Meritocratic Myth: Why working hard in high school doesn’t always mean success
By Sophie Kehrig, Intern
September 22, 2017
Throughout my life I’ve been regularly reassured that if I work hard, I will ultimately go on to be successful. (success here meaning a stable job that secures a person in the middle class) I think it’s safe to say that most students at North share that experience. What many people here might not...
Homecoming: a privilege not an obligation
By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2017
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are starting to change, the air feels more brisk and we’ve accustomed to the pace of the new school year. But the return of fall ushers in another annual occurrence: homecoming. As a proud member of Student Association, I help create the dance and so, c...
A presidential assault on the media
By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2017
Filed under Ideas
This morning, President Trump tweeted from his personal Twitter account a mocking gif of himself knocking down a man with the CNN logo covering his face. Regardless of political affiliation, as a journalist, this is frightening. The press is often considered the fourth branch of the government, and ...
‘Sense8,’ and what it truly meant
By Addison Toutant, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2017
Filed under Ideas
On June 1st, the first day of LGBT pride month, Netflix announced that they were cancelling their series “Sense8.” Many people were infuriated, myself included, that the show was canceled, especially after the season two cliffhanger. Personally, I’m not mad at how it got canceled in favor of an...
New Netflix series tackles tough topics
By Alex Harring, Managing Editor
April 12, 2017
Filed under Reviews, Showcase, TV Shows
Loosely based on the book of the same name, Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” explores the events leading up to a teenage girl’s suicide in a chilling, nonlinear narrative of her life. Enter Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford). She’s cool and alternative, but like most teenagers, she wants to fi...
Putting the ‘care’ in Urgent Care
By Lindsey Ramsdell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2017
There needs to be an alternative place where people who need limited care with limited resources to obtain it can go. Thankfully, there’s this great place called Urgent Care. Just a step below an Emergency Center but should be able to provide people with the same quality of care. But this isn’t the case.
Read more »All About Alex: Holding my head high
By Alex Harring, Website Managing Editor
March 27, 2017
Filed under Ideas, Showcase, Uncategorized
There are a few phrases I hear quite often. Besides the usuals like “Alex, why are you watching ‘90210’ instead of doing your homework?” or, “Alex, why are walking when coach said to run?” one thing I hear on the daily is “Alex, you know your brain isn’t fully developed until you’re...
Lack of caution on social media diminishes school reputation
March 26, 2017
Filed under Ideas, Our Editorial
We live in a world where a simple click of a button is a catalyst. What we post could completely alter our lives, and we need to make sure that we are more responsible when it comes to social media. Snapchat stories and live videos on Instagram are supposed to showcase our lives to others, but we shou...
‘Powerless’ holds potential
By Amber Braker, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2017
Filed under Reviews, Showcase, TV Shows
Superhero movies and tv shows have become more and more popular in recent years. “Powerless,” a new series from NBC, takes this concept in a new direction. The sitcom airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. and focuses on the story of ordinary citizens living in the calamity caused by the epic clashes betwee...
Taking a ‘Chance’ on Chicago Public Schools
By Maxwell Murray, Intern
March 21, 2017
In the last year Chance the Rapper has made a remarkable impact on the music industry. He became “Kanye’s best prodigy” with a feature on “The Life of Pablo,” performed on SNL twice, held his own music festival, released his third mixtape “Coloring Book,” and won Best New Artist along w...
Milky Chance has more of an upbeat mood with new album
By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2017
Filed under Music, Reviews, Showcase
As the album title and artwork suggest, “Blossom,” by the German indie-folk band Milky Chance, projects a brighter, more uplifting sound than the band’s first album, “Sadnecessary.” “Sadnecessary,” released in 2013, was filled with dark, moody tunes of bass and acoustic guitar. It incl...
NCAA March Madness Tournament Predictions
By Sonny Mulpuri and Tommy Teftsis
March 15, 2017
Filed under Audio, Ideas, Media, Showcase
https://soundcloud.com/north-pointe/ncaa-tournament-podcast Jump to 21:45 to listen to our Round of 32. Jump to 28:56 to listen to our Sweet Sixteen choices. Jump to 33:23 to listen to our Elite Eight choices. Jump to 36:00 to listen to our Final Four choices. Jump to 38:00 to listen to...
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