Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 20-26
By Gowri Yerramalli, Business Manager
March 20, 2017
Filed under Keeping it brief, News, Showcase
North students visit Disney Students in North’s Band and Orchestra program will be visiting Disney to perform at the festival. The students will be leaving on Thursday, March 23 and will be performing songs from this year’s spring concert. The trip happens every four years and lasts for f...
Activist group We GP creates high school board of directors
By Katelynn Mulder and Amber Braker
March 20, 2017
After last year’s divisive election, some in the Grosse Pointe community decided to reject polarization and instead focus on combating civil and human rights issues that they feel affect everyone regardless of party affiliation. So, they started the organization We GP. “It doesn’t matter whether ...
Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 13-19
By Katie Thomas, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2017
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“Get Out” creator Jordan Peele makes history “Key and Peele” actor Jordan Peele made history with his debut film, “Get Out” that he both directed and wrote. The film has made more than $100 million at the box office, which makes Peele the first African American writer/director to h...
Innovations Classroom adds extension for iStudy courses
By Elizabeth Ballinger and Syeda Rizvi
March 7, 2017
Originally created for the iDesign class, the newest addition to the Innovation Lab, the Makershop, gives students the opportunity to experiment with their prototypes in an open environment. The goal is for students to create prototypes of their inventions and test if they will work successfully...
Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 6-12
By Mora Downs, Managing Editor
March 6, 2017
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Republicans announce Obamacare replacement Republicans in the House of Representatives have revealed their alternative to the current Affordable Healthcare Act. The bill aims to still help those with pre-existing conditions and would keep children on their parent’s health insurance unti...
Parents Club fundraiser garners over $40,000 for library renovation
By Elizabeth Ballinger and Syeda Rizvi
March 4, 2017
Since 1968, the school’s library has not undergone any major updates. The Parents Club took action. To help raise money to renovate its interior, the club held The Norsemen Auction on Saturday, Feb. 11. The student-exclusive event was held in hopes of raising money to make the library a more we...
Student Council members present at regional conference
By Michal Ruprecht, Assistant Editor
February 28, 2017
On Feb. 16, 11 Student Association members, including junior Catie Archambeau, accompanied by adviser Jonathan Byrne and activities director Peggy Bonbrisco attended the Regional Student Council Conference at Detroit Marriott Hotel. Student councils from around the Metro Detroit area showed what ...
Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 27-March 5
By Erin Kaled, Editor
February 28, 2017
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1. Planned Parenthood is temporarily protected A judge has temporarily lifted a ban by Texas authorities that withheld Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood. Their funding cuts were made two months ago after being lead to believe that the medical center was selling fetal body parts. Read more here. ...
DECA students advance to state competition
By Zoe Graves, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2017
DECA students will be going to the state competition in Downtown Detroit March 10-12. DECA is a non-profit program throughout colleges and high schools for students interested in careers in marketing, hospitality, management and finance. Throughout the school year, members of DECA train for a d...
Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 20-27
By Gowri Yerramalli, Business Manager
February 19, 2017
Filed under Keeping it brief, News
1. Ariana Grande to perform in Madison Square Garden The 23-year-old popstar will perform in Madison Square Garden as a part of her “Dangerous Woman” tour on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Grande will perform a 22-song set from her three albums. The concert will include opening performances from Litt...
KNOTS sponsors second-ever RAKWEEK
By Ritika Sanikommu, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2017
The bright orange showcase by the counseling office that Kids Need Opportunities To Socialize (KNOTS) faculty leader Christine Kuhl constructed marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAKWEEK). Although hundreds of students walk past this board every day, its significance may not be ful...
Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 13-19
By Alex Harring, Website Managing Editor
February 13, 2017
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Anti-Trump art exhibit closed Shia LaBeouf’s art exhibit was shut down because it was a “serious and ongoing public safety hazard,” according to the Museum of Moving Image. Located in Queens, New York, the exhibit, “He Will Not Divide Us,” was about the election of President Trump....
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