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Director Sean Kifer teaches student actors how to use a prop.

12 Angry Jurors to be performed this weekend

By Emily Widgren, Intern September 26, 2017

On Thursday, Sept. 28, Drama Club members will perform “12 Angry Jurors.” The show is based on the novel “12 Angry Men,” and will run from Sept. 28- Oct. 1 in the Performing Arts Center. Director...

The students leave on Thursday and stay till Sunday in Floridas Disneyland.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 20-26

By Gowri Yerramalli, Business Manager March 20, 2017

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...

Activist group We GP creates high school board of directors

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...

Director Jordan Peele boasted high reviews of his multi-genre thriller, Get Out from Rotten Tomatoes.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 13-19

By Katie Thomas, Staff Reporter March 13, 2017

“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...

Innovations Classroom adds extension for iStudy courses

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...

The Republican Party proposed a new alternative to the existing Affordable Healthcare Act that will be voted on this Wednesday.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 6-12

By Mora Downs, Managing Editor March 6, 2017

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...

Library media specialist Amanda Pata presents to freshmen in the library. The library has not had any major renovations since the school was originally built.

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....

Student council members pose in front of their presentation table. The idea of the conference is not just to present, but also obviously to listen to other presentations, adviser Jonathan Byrne said. We took away some cool ideas from other presenters.

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...

The Planned Parenthood logo. A judge declared with holding a Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood unconstitutional.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 27-March 5

By Erin Kaled, Editor February 28, 2017

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...

The logo for the state DECA conference in Detroit. Students who qualified will attend the conference in hopes of advancing to the international competition in California.

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,...

Pop singer Ariana Grande will perform at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 24.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 20-27

By Gowri Yerramalli, Business Manager February 19, 2017

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...

Kids Need Opportunities To Socialize (KNOTS) brings awareness to doing Random Acts of Kindness this week.

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)....

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