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Our editorial: Building global citizens requires diverse leaders

Our editorial: Building global citizens requires diverse leaders

By The Editorial Board January 20, 2018

Throughout the years, school systems across the United States have made efforts to introduce minority faculty. But, as the student population at North continues to become more diverse in terms of ethnicity,...

Smoke and mirrors: the cunning manipulation of a generation of smokers

Smoke and mirrors: the cunning manipulation of a generation of smokers

By Abbey Cadieux, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2018

Cotton candy. Blue raspberry. Strawberry shortcake. Browsing the aisles of a modern smoke shop is the equivalent of visiting a candy store for adults and (some underage) teens. The only difference...

The flip of a page versus the click of a mouse

The flip of a page versus the click of a mouse

By Sarah Shanely, Intern January 10, 2018

Our lives are continuously evolving along with technological advances and school is no exception. Senior Stephanie Schaefer has noticed the shift from paper to the computer throughout her high school career. “(I...

Assembly Line is simple, yet addictive

‘Assembly Line’ is simple, yet addictive

By Colin Haroutunian, Intern January 10, 2018

Recently updated on Dec. 24 by its developer Olympus, the free app Assembly Line makes up for its lackluster, simplistic graphics in return for a game built around the creation of a variety of logic-based...

Gymnastics team falls short on first meet

Gymnastics team falls short on first meet

By Emily McCloskey and Sarah Shanley January 8, 2018

The gymnastics team competed in their first meet on Dec. 12 at Fraser High School. The team lost by a few points, but sophomore Claire Yee is proud of how they did and is hopeful for the upcoming meet...

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of  Jan. 8-14

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Jan. 8-14

By Colin Haroutunian, Intern January 8, 2018

Michigan and other states’ Macy’s stores to close Macy’s announced that it would close 11 stores throughout 2018, including one at Birchwood Mall, located near Port Huron. While saving money...

Sports teams build meaningful friendships

Sports teams build meaningful friendships

By Katelynn Mulder and JoAnna Alexander January 3, 2018

Mario Lorelli 12th grade varsity   Senior Mario Lorelli has played hockey since he was little, when his father first introduced him to the sport. “Well my dad played and all of his brothers...

On Pointe: Top things to look out for the week of Dec. 24-31

On Pointe: Top things to look out for the week of Dec. 24-31

By Savannah Burguron, Intern January 3, 2018

The latest and last installment of the “Pitch Perfect” franchise came out on Dec. 22. The movie follows the Barden Bella girls on their final journey to prove to the world that they aren’t...

Sonnys Side Note: How UFC was cheated out of a playoff spot

Sonny’s Side Note: How UFC was cheated out of a playoff spot

By Sonny Mulpuri, Web Managing Editor January 1, 2018

There was only one undefeated college football team this season. That team was the University of Central Florida, who finished their season 13-0 after a 34-27 win over number seven ranked Auburn in the...

U of M coach mentors swimmers

U of M coach mentors swimmers

By Caitlin Bush and Allison Lackner December 20, 2017

University of Michigan’s synchronized swimming coach, Shelby Peterson Unsworth, joined the North-South combined synchronized swimming team practice Tuesday, Dec. 12. Freshman Abbey Meth said their new...

School-lovers anonymous

School-lovers anonymous

By Alex Harring, Managing Editor December 17, 2017

When Rachel Berry said, “How lucky am I to have something so hard to say goodbye too?” as she graduated in “Glee,” I didn’t truly understand how she felt. Yes, I could watch the parting of...

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Dec. 11-15

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Dec. 11-15

By Amber Braker, Editor December 12, 2017

1. Attempted terrorist attack in New York City subway Yesterday during the morning rush-hour, 27-year-old Akayed Ullah set off a homemade explosive device in a New York City subway. The attack was...

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