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Strumming up smiles

Strumming up smiles

By Stephanie Karoutsos and Akasha Teel March 15, 2024

Creating a fun-filled environment with a laid-back classroom vibe is English teacher Paul Golm’s forte. Upon entering his freshman year of college, Golm spent his spare time practicing the guitar and...

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Experiences with musical arts

By Lindsey Grice and Molly Lucido March 12, 2024

Beginning her violin journey at the age of 10 and delving into her singing career two years later, senior Sloane O’Neill continues to pursue both passions with intense dedication. She finds comfort and...

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Women leading in WILLOW

By Allie McIntyre, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

As she mentally prepares to practice the cyberbullying skit the club will perform to 4th grade girls at Monteith, junior and co-club CEO Molly Spence walks into the latest Women in Leadership Leading Our...

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Stuck between two places

By Kenzie Dera, Distribution Manager February 28, 2024

Moving to France came with its hardships and advantages for English teacher and Yearbook Adviser, Sarah Clinet. For nine years Clinet experienced the challenge of being away from her home in Philadelphia...

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Baking a business

By Allie Mattes and Josie Cueter February 14, 2024

Standing out from many other high school students, junior Wesley Ramsey has pursued baking bread as one of his main hobbies. Ramsey picked up on the hobby two years ago and since then his passion for baking...

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Crafting cups with Mug Club

By Mia Schultz, Section Editor February 13, 2024

When school librarian Amanda Pata saw some Create-Your-Own-Design travel mugs over the summer, she figured it would be a fun activity for her kids. But after talking to our Library Promotional Team and...

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Diverse voices praise inclusivity

By Lilly Kline and Erin Lee January 31, 2024

All are welcome in Diversity Club every other Thursday in room Science 302, according to junior and club president Ash Balido. Upon his arrival here at North as a sophomore, Balido believes that this specific...

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Hanging with Hardy

By Troy Lipscomb and Eli Kociba January 24, 2024

Despite numerous sports options, sophomore Geneiveve Hardy knew that Lyra was for her ever since she began practicing in fifth grade. Entering Lyra was an exciting experience for Hardy which brought her...

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Boiling down to the passion of Viviani

By Kelton Green, Intern January 24, 2024

Throughout his formative years, Culinary Arts instructor Michael Viviani developed a profound enthusiasm for the art of cooking. Turning this passion into a rewarding career and helping others chase their...

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Students Demand Action calls for a better future

By Rachel Rumschlag, Intern December 18, 2023

After being concerned by the effects of gun violence on young people, junior Marissa Ford decided she needed to make a change. When searching for the perfect way to get involved, Ford decided to create...

Skating from childhood to adulthood

Skating from childhood to adulthood

By Allie Mattes and Everley Aldridge December 18, 2023

As a coach who has been a part of the hockey community for 21 years, Taylor Shaheen strives to teach more than just hockey. Shaheen has always been dedicated to ice hockey. She played for Grosse Pointe...

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Overlooking the ordinary

By Ian DuVernay, Intern December 12, 2023

Ever since junior Micheal Roustemis picked up his first camera in fifth grade, he knew it was meant to be. Now Roustemis is attending classes at College for Creative Studies to expand his artistic skills. Roustemis...

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