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

North Pointe Now
Michael Hartt

Michael Hartt, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! I am a senior and a fourth year staffer of the North Pointe. Outside of my responsibilities as editor in chief, I am the President of NHS, President of Investment Club, President of Interact Club, President of Social Justice League, Vice President of Student Association and Vice President of DECA. Outside of school, my passions include politics, contemporary art and historic preservation. When I am not working, you can often find me shopping, trying new restaurants or hanging out with friends.

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Senior Emily McCloskey, sophomore Isabella Yoakam and senior Eliza Ellery don different denim clothes to participate in Denim Day. Ellery said that the purpose of wearing denim was to spread awareness of important issues in the community. "The purpose of denim day was to spread awareness of and take a stand against sexual assault harassment," Ellery said.

Denim Day garners support against sexual harassment

By Michael Hartt and Drew Lovell
May 10, 2021
Girl’s hockey coach Emma Yee said one of the biggest reasons the girls were so upset after the quarantine was because they had gone to great lengths to be careful about COVID-19. “They have followed every protocol and have been very safe so it feels very unfair that it is happening because of another team and not because of any actions on our part,” Yee said.

Girl’s hockey quarantined after exposure to COVID-19

By Michael Hartt, Editor in chief
March 17, 2021
Yellowlight impresses with simple breakfast fare

Yellowlight impresses with simple breakfast fare

By Michael Hartt, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2021
The connection between posture and academic engagement

The connection between posture and academic engagement

By Michael Hartt, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2021
Although a return to in-person learning has brought a sense of normalcy back to many students' lives, classrooms look very different from what students are used to. Senior Maddie Kohler believes that some of these changes are preventing her from getting the most she can out of school. “I’m collaborating with other students, so not being able to come close to one another within the classroom can be upsetting and inhibit my own learning,” Kohler said.

Secondary schools resume in-person class instruction

By Michael Hartt, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021

[Photo] Celebrities role in politics is flawed

By Editorial Board
February 1, 2021
Above, the Grosse Pointe Woods Da Edoardo restaurant location.

Italian triple feat: how three local Italian restaurants compare

By Michael Hartt, Editor in Chief
December 22, 2020
Junior Helena Haney attends an Interact Club officers meeting. Haney said she is glad to be able to meet with the officers, but not being able to have large meetings with the whole Interact Club chapter has been a difficult part of the transition to an online learning environment. “The biggest challenge with not being in person is not being able to have meetings and not being able to do group work together,” Haney said.

[Photo] School clubs amid COVID-19

By Grace Cueter and Alexa Mazzola
December 1, 2020
Senior Amelia Schock has been feeling overwhelmed since she started online school in the fall. "Staring at the computer and the (fact that the) asynchronous work is all on the computer too (is a lot)," Schock said. "I just feel very trapped and its like we always have something to do so it stresses me out a lot."

Overwhelmed students and faculty seek solutions

By Michael Hartt, Editor-In-Chief
November 16, 2020
Contentious school board elections raises concern among students

Contentious school board elections raises concern among students

By Michael Hartt, Alyssa King, and Drew Lovell
October 30, 2020

Keeping it brief

By Michael Hartt, Page Editor
May 31, 2020
The issue with a "passing" grade

The issue with a “passing” grade

By Michael Hartt, Page Editor
May 4, 2020
Senior Emily Widgren thought the intent of the wellness week was good, but believed some of the activities didn’t fit the circumstances. She said the wellness week was too far after the incident to have been helpful for students’ initial grief. “Everything was more for stress relief,” Widgren said. “But, I think the situation was so much bigger than that.”

Counseling staff to assist students with mental health amid tragedy

By Farrah Fasse and Michael Hartt
April 15, 2020
Tips and tricks for earning scholarships & three you can still apply for

Tips and tricks for earning scholarships & three you can still apply for

By Michael Hartt, Page Editor
May 15, 2018
Girls hockey defeats South, claiming Liggett tournament title

Girls hockey defeats South, claiming Liggett tournament title

By Lindsey Ramsdell and Michael Hartt
January 4, 2018
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