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North Pointe Now

The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School.                               707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now

The student news site of Grosse Pointe North High School.                               707 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

North Pointe Now

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“Little Bit Closer” to US fame

By Katie Madigan, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

As one of the greatest songwriters of my generation, it is hard to believe that Sam Fender remains relatively unknown to many Americans. With a stellar debut album, “Hypersonic Missiles,” and a...

Art Credit: Yana Bottigliero and Lainey Beland

EU leaving the US behind

By Yana Bottigliero and Lainey Beland May 4, 2025

German chancellor-in-waiting Fredrich Merz requested that Europe boost their security defenses on Feb. 25 in order to move towards independence from the US. Germany, who was once one of the United States...

DOX Grillhouse serves steak, sports and steep prices

DOX Grillhouse serves steak, sports and steep prices

By Mia Schultz and Troy Lipscomb May 4, 2025

We were immediately met with a packed, excited energy when we entered DOX Grillhouse at 25225 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. The atmosphere was loud, with no background music to soften the constant...

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Coach Montgomery crosses the finish line

After 28 years of building confidence in hundreds of runners, and simultaneously uplifting standards for North’s track and cross country programs, girls track head coach and boys cross country head...

HCIC Club hosts radiology presentation

HCIC Club hosts radiology presentation

By Kate Kasuba, Trevor Lipscomb, and Katie McLeod May 2, 2025

On March 6, the Health Career Investigations Club, and Applied Med class hosted a presentation to inform interested students about working in radiology. This presentation addressed the fact that radiology...

PHOTOS | Courtesy of Carol Johnson

Heart of our school

By Molly Lucido and Charlotte Truss May 2, 2025

If you are at school past the last bell, you may be lucky enough to run into one of our custodians, Carol Johnson, whose smile and kind words just may make your whole day. Not only does Johnson care for...

Quick Hits

Quick Hits

By Dorian James and Phil Prost May 2, 2025

Boys varsity baseball with Caleb Butler Coming off a deep postseason run in 2024, the boys varsity baseball team has a lot to look forward to this season. However, with former head coach Kevin Shubnell...

Recent plane crashes raise doubt about aviation safety

Recent plane crashes raise doubt about aviation safety

  With aircraft incidents being highlighted in the press after the tragic Potomac River mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 29, there has been a rise of uncertainty and fear regarding...

Staying studious: Tips to tackle procrastination

Staying studious: Tips to tackle procrastination

By Noah Kociba, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Throughout my high school career I have struggled with procrastination. I usually found ways to put off doing serious work until the last possible moment, creating many excuses to justify why I do it....

Tracking my trash throughout the week

Tracking my trash throughout the week

By Lilly Kline, Managing editor April 30, 2025

I like to think of myself as an environmentally conscious person. I use a reusable water bottle pretty religiously, brush my teeth with a bamboo toothbrush and make sure to turn off the lights when I leave...

Teacher appreciation matters

Teacher appreciation matters

By Editorial Board April 29, 2025

Teachers are the backbone of education, shaping our minds and preparing us for the future challenges ahead. Despite their crucial role, teacher retention is escalating, fueled by a growing lack of...

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