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Trump’s run challenged

Trump’s run challenged

By Lauren Kaled, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

  After former President Donald Trump was linked to allegations surrounding the 2020 presidential election and failure to prevent his supporters from breaching the Capital Building on Jan. 6, 2021,...

Unlocking potential: How Apple’s $3,500 headset redefines technology

Unlocking potential: How Apple’s $3,500 headset redefines technology

By Mia Schultz, Brandon Eshman, and Eli Kociba March 7, 2024

The pulse of technology quicked on Feb. 2 when Apple unveiled its groundbreaking Vision Pros. The headset combines accessibility and augmented reality into wearable technology that revolutionizes how people...

Snowfall shortage link to climate change

Snowfall shortage link to climate change

By Elly Meteer, Jolie Plewa, and Elissa Singh February 28, 2024

This winter, Michigan has experienced both a decline and delay in snowfall, impacting ski resorts and prompting a need to adjust to climate change. As temperatures continue to rise, ski resorts must work...

THE DIVIDING LINE | Crossing over Detroit’s Alter Road into Grosse Pointe Park, student-teacher Donald Hightower identifies the street as a prominent separation between social status, financial status and safety. “Alter Road is, to me, one of the most defining roads of not only a culture divide, an economic divide, even way back when it was even a racial divide,” Hightower said. “Alter Road is one of the largest, if not the largest wealth divides in the country. And that is very alarming to me.”

Unsafe stigma remains for Detroit

By Katie Madigan, Sasha Poradun, and Donell James February 12, 2024

As someone who grew up in Detroit, student-teacher Donald Hightower remembers the city as his home and his place of comfort. By the time Hightower was 4 years old, he relocated to Grosse Pointe and started...

Admin quick to hire new French teacher

Admin quick to hire new French teacher

By Donell James, Staff Reporter February 12, 2024

Following a midyear resignation, French III and Honors French IV students were left wondering who their new French teacher would be. Nevertheless, the administration promptly took action, swiftly hiring...

A NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP | Expressing commitment to actively engage with all stakeholders and collaborate closely with the Board of Education, the new superintendent, Andrea Tuttle, aims to align efforts towards shared objectives. “I will listen to all stakeholders and work with the Board to ensure we are working toward common goals,” Tuttle said.

Dr. Andrea Tuttle appointed new Superintendent

By Isabella Boedeker, Kenzie Dera, and Ian DuVernay January 24, 2024

Following the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Jon Dean on Aug. 23, 2023, the Board of Education has spent the last 3 months carefully choosing a replacement. In a unanimous 7-0 vote on Tuesday, Dec. 12,...

Navigating education finance: FAFSA redesigns aim to simplify application process

Navigating education finance: FAFSA redesigns aim to simplify application process

By Mia Schultz, Brandon Eshman, and Elissa Singh January 24, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] is a significant document that students complete to request financial assistance for college. This program is designed to support students from lower-income...

Women breaking records in the world of business

Women breaking records in the world of business

By Akasha Teel, Intern December 19, 2023

In the past few years, business schools and programs, which have a large male enrollment percentage, have reported that they are seeing more female students enrolling in the past couple of years than ever...

Conflict in Gaza impacts youth globally

Conflict in Gaza impacts youth globally

By Elly Meteer, Donell James, and Vinny Wilhelm December 17, 2023

The Israel-Hamas war is a multifaceted challenge, characterized by generational tensions rooted in historical, religious and cultural complexities. The protracted struggle has resulted in diplomatic challenges...

Trustee Collins appointed new board member

Trustee Collins appointed new board member

By Katie Madigan and Sasha Poradun December 13, 2023

After attending and voicing his opinions at the Board of Education meetings over the past few years, Terry Collins was appointed on Oct. 26 as the new Grosse Pointe Public School System trustee following...

Senior schedule altered to accommodate prompt credit audit

Senior schedule altered to accommodate prompt credit audit

By Elly Meteer, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2023

Changes to the 2023-2024 academic calendar have shortened the school year for seniors by one week, as announced by GPPSS on Dec. 6. According to the email, the seniors’ last day will now be May 24 and...

Gone with the ruff: Pitbull ban in Grosse Pointe Shores

Gone with the ruff: Pitbull ban in Grosse Pointe Shores

By Sasha Poradun, Allie Mattes, and Molly Lau November 8, 2023

Following several recent dog attacks, the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council met on Sep. 19 and voted 4-3 to ban pit bulls and pit bull mixes in Grosse Pointe Shores. Then, on Oct. 10, the City Council...

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