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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

From books to bootcamp

From books to bootcamp

By Mia Schultz October 27, 2025

Wanting to follow in his parents’ footsteps, senior Patrick Byrd had originally planned to join the Marines but chose the Army, believing it offered more opportunities. He completed 10 weeks of Basic...

Reading slump slams grades

Reading slump slams grades

By Lauren Kaled, Molly Lau, and Jay Widzinski October 24, 2025

Although Oct. is known as National Book Month, in recent years, getting students to pick up a book has been proving difficult, according to Cable News Network, and high school students’ test scores have...

From Page to Picture

From Page to Picture

By Katie McLeod and Millie Moreland October 21, 2025

For the second time, Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” trilogy has grabbed the attention of romantics all around America—first from the books and now from the television series. With the...

The Detroit Lions' next move

The Detroit Lions’ next move

By Phil Prost and Caleb Butler October 21, 2025

Becoming a top team in the National Football League, the Detroit Lions are currently first in the division, but they are still gaining momentum. It is not happening overnight. For the Lions, it took many...

Reassurance of safety during violent times

Reassurance of safety during violent times

By Gabby Haddad and Amerie Bouie October 16, 2025

Three school shootings in the past month—at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota on Aug. 27, Evergreen High School in Colorado on Sep. 10 and Lincoln Middle School in Illinois on Sep. 16—have...

Owning the future of North

Owning the future of North

By Sasha Kezhaya and Mia Schultz October 16, 2025

Every school has its dusty trophies, old banners, and mascots—but none of that means anything without the pride of the students who bring those symbols to life. Pride is what replaces the quiet footsteps...

 HITTING OFF THE SEASON|                                                                                          Even with a rocky start to the season, head coach Phil Kozlowski has expressed gratitude and compassion for his players. "I truly think about these guys, even when we're not on the baseball field,"  Kozlowski said. "I want the best for them on the field off the field."

Sliding into the season with a new varsity baseball coach

By Caroline Murray and Kathryn Schaden June 2, 2025

After coaching the freshman baseball team for three years, Phil Kozlowski is taking up the mantle of head coach for the varsity team. Kozlowski's end goal is for his boys to win a Mac White championship...

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“A Minecraft Movie” is not quite diamond

By Donell James and Michael Roustemis June 2, 2025

Finally hitting theaters, the long-awaited “A Minecraft Movie” arrived, and while it shows some nostalgic nods to the game many know and love, it is a mixed bag when it comes to execution.  Visually,...

CUDDLY CONCEPTS | Interacting with animals and appealing to one’s senses integrates a feeling of comfort between the animal and the human, according to Toledo Zoo School and Prairie Specialist Timothy Messer. “Engaging multiple senses in learning is a great way to ingrain a memory in your brain,” Messer said. “By having an interaction with animals that you are able to touch, see, hear and smell, you can learn more about them than you would otherwise.”

Toledo Zoo hosts multi-class field trip

By Lauren Kaled and Sage Cole June 2, 2025

Providing students with a unique learning experience, Zoology, Microbiology and Environmental Science teacher Chris Skowronski took his classes on a combined field trip to the Toledo Zoo, which contains...

CHANGING DIRECTIONS | As she steps into her new role, something Dr. Sara Delgado wishes to maintain is her approachability for students. “I think that even sometimes if it's just joking around with kids in the hallway, that helps to build relationships so that when students are actually in a situation where they need support, they don't feel intimidated,” Delgado said.

A short tenure, a lasting impact

By Isabella Boedeker, Molly Lau, and Gabby Haddad June 2, 2025

After the resignation of four administrators at the end of the 2024 school year, there have been feelings of uncertainty about new leadership. Following an extensive interview process, Dr. Sara Delgado...

The impact of DEI in college and career pathways

The impact of DEI in college and career pathways

With Decision Day behind us and graduation rapidly approaching, DEI can impact college and career opportunities. DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion and its goal is to have jobs and positions...

Why outdoor summer jobs are the best

Why outdoor summer jobs are the best

By Carson Janisse and Stephen Listman May 31, 2025

With the school year coming to an end and the weather improving, many students are seeking jobs for the summer. There are a variety of options for students, with some of the most popular being lifeguarding,...

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