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Junior Helena Haney attends an Interact Club officers meeting. Haney said she is glad to be able to meet with the officers, but not being able to have large meetings with the whole Interact Club chapter has been a difficult part of the transition to an online learning environment. “The biggest challenge with not being in person is not being able to have meetings and not being able to do group work together,” Haney said.

School clubs amid COVID-19

By Grace Cueter and Alexa Mazzola December 1, 2020

In the midst of virtual learning, North’s clubs are doing everything they can in order to stay active, including Zoom meetings and Covid-19 safe activities. Club leaders have expressed the negative impacts...

North Athletes say goodbye, as their seasons get postponed for three weeks, and start to prepare for what is to come. “We will have to make quick strides when we return to be ready for what would likely be a shortened and possibly faster-paced season to get as many games in as possible,”  assistant boys hockey coach Brent Maynard said.

Covid-19 causes winter sports cancellations

By Joleigh Jackson, Bella Yoakam, and Drew Lovell December 1, 2020

As a result of a rise in Covid-19 cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released new guidelines which state that all organized sports besides college and professional sports must...

COVID Thanksgiving

COVID Thanksgiving

By Arei Swain and Alyssa King November 30, 2020

Covid-19 has been an issue for the world all year, and the holidays will be no different. Although the number of cases dipped briefly, they spiked again in late October. With the increasing number...

After the fire, Big Boy made major updates to the inside and outside of the building. “Its almost symbolic in a sense - reopening in the midst of the pandemic is like being reborn by fire, which is how I think it will feel when we finally get to return to our North home,” social studies teacher Mr. McCarroll said.

Big Boy reopens after 2018 fire

By Colin Duffy and Grace Rossman November 24, 2020

For years, students have gathered at the restaurant, Big Boy, to share a meal and make memories. After a fire forced Big Boy to close its doors in 2018, it underwent renovations. Recently, it reopened...

5 Covid-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween safely

5 Covid-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween safely

By Amelia Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2020

While trick-or-treating and parties may be out of the picture, Halloween still calls for spooky celebration! Here's our picks for the best Halloween activities to do from home.   Movie Marathon Because...

Trick-or-treat: the 5 best Halloween treats to enjoy from home

Trick-or-treat: the 5 best Halloween treats to enjoy from home

By Kaitlyn Barr, Intern October 31, 2020

Scroll for our list of popular Halloween treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!   Caramel apples are a seasonal treat that come with many different toppings including sprinkles and peanuts.   Pillsbury...

For Haunted Garage founder Glen Williams, damage to his home has done more than just put his local attraction on hiatus. I cant live in about half the house right now, Williams said. So were still repairing inside of the house.

Covid-19, storm damage puts Halloween festivities on hold

By Amelia Nowicki, Brandon Miller, and Kaitlyn Barr October 30, 2020

Amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, normal holiday festivities have been put on hold, and with Halloween around the corner, many have begun to wonder how they will be able to celebrate. As someone who looks...

Choir instructor headed to semifinals in Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament

Choir instructor headed to semifinals in Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament

By Grace Cueter, Staff Reporter June 2, 2020

Choir Director, Ben Henri, made his “Jeopardy!” television debut, as a part of the show’s Teacher Tournament on May 28. “Jeopardy!” is something that Henri watched growing up, and he said...

Brown (Middle)

Your Turn

By Jamison Townsend, Staff Reporter June 1, 2020

  Will Aufdemberge “A lot of my favorite memories revolve around sports. From playing soccer and running track, there’s nothing like a North vs. South rivalry. I can even remember exact...

Working during quarantine

By Arei Swain, Intern May 29, 2020

During quarantine, there have been many adjustments that students had to make, one of them being balancing a job and still taking care of their school work. Since quarantine has freed up some time, this...

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