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2020: A year in-review

2020: A year in-review

By Amelia Nowicki and Colin Duffy • December 22, 2020

Development of a COVID-19 Vaccine

“We try to educate people on what's the risk or benefit of taking the vaccine,

By Joleigh Jackson and Sophia Dragich • December 21, 2020

Wellness Wednesday seminars offered for mental health support among students

“...my goal is to try to get everyone to kind of create connections with other people,

By Brandon Miller • December 17, 2020

Wonder: the portrayal of Shawn Mendes’ growth and newfound confidence

Wonder: the portrayal of Shawn Mendes’ growth and newfound confidence

By Grace Rossman, Intern • December 14, 2020

Covid-19 causes winter sports cancellations

North Athletes say goodbye, as their seasons get postponed for three weeks, and start to prepare for what is to come. “We will have to make quick strides when we return to be ready for what would likely be a shortened and possibly faster-paced season to get as many games in as possible,” assistant boys hockey coach Brent Maynard said.

By Joleigh Jackson, Bella Yoakam, and Drew Lovell • December 1, 2020

Big Boy reopens after 2018 fire

After the fire, Big Boy made major updates to the inside and outside of the building. “It's almost symbolic in a sense - reopening in the midst of the pandemic is like being reborn by fire, which is how I think it will feel when we finally get to return to our North home,” social studies teacher Mr. McCarroll said.

By Colin Duffy and Grace Rossman • November 24, 2020

Proposed remote learning plan removed, future plans for face-to-face learning

On November 6, GPPSS announced the hybrid learning plan for when in-person school resumes. Deputy Superintendent Jon Dean explained that changes may be made to both plans in the future, and he urged everyone to keep a look out for further information.
“Just at this time, keep paying attention to what’s going on. Obviously, things are always changing,” Dean said.

By Farrah Fasse and Sophia Dragich • November 24, 2020

The two-way mirror of missing transparency

The two-way mirror of missing transparency

By Editorial Board • November 23, 2020

“Destiny 2: Beyond Light” a worthy expansion

By Brandon Miller, Staff Reporter • November 20, 2020

Overwhelmed students and faculty seek solutions

Senior Amelia Schock has been feeling overwhelmed since she started online school in the fall.

By Michael Hartt, Editor-In-Chief • November 16, 2020

School sports in the era of COVID-19

Senior Louis Randazzo was one of the few students at the game. He said the regulations made the game feel very different from previous ones. “They were very boring with no student section and it just didn’t feel as hype with not a lot of people there,” Randazzo said.

By Colin Duffy and Annabelle Julien • November 2, 2020

Being a pro at pronouns

Being a pro at pronouns

By Gabbi Bielak, Section Editor • November 2, 2020

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