At Plainfield North High School (PNHS), the new dean, Nick Hauenstein, is a dedicated educator, driven by years of experience and a passion for helping […]
Coffee competition heats up
With the rise of major coffee chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks filling towns across the country, a new coffee shop…
Valentines Day ins and outs
Every Feb 14, stores turn red and pink, couples make dinner reservations weeks in advance, and Instagram stories fill with…
A$AP Rocky wasn’t dumb
There were many positives to “Don’t Be Dumb.” A$AP Rocky released the album on Jan. 16, following an eight-year hiatus…
Taking Sides: Eleven’s fate in “Stranger Things”
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the season finale of “Stranger Things.” Eleven is alive By: Nooreen Hussaini With the…
World Culture Fair expands with new countries and fresh experiences
This year’s World Culture Fair is returning with more countries and new experiences than ever before. Held on Feb. 13,…
World Culture Fair expands with new countries and fresh experiences
This year’s World Culture Fair is returning with more countries and new experiences than ever…
PSD202 boundary changes for 2026-27
Beginning the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is changing…
Ice ice Naperville
Just in time for the holiday season, Block 59 in Downtown Naperville is transforming into…
Thanksgiving world-wide
Colorful tables filled with food, families gathering together, and traditions passed down for generations. While…
Chilly competition at 2026 Olympic Winter Games
For many around the world, the highlight of this month has been the 2026 Olympic…
Open gyms- necessary or nonessential?
With spring sports approaching quickly, open gym times are also coming out, with coaches encouraging…
Seahawks finish the job: Seattle caps 2026 NFL playoffs with Super Bowl LX victory
The 2026 NFL playoffs ended the way few predicted back in September, with the Seattle…
Plainfield North boys win IHSA state title, finish 12th at Nike Cross Nationals
Plainfield North’s boys cross country team delivered the strongest season in program history, winning the…
A$AP Rocky wasn’t dumb
There were many positives to “Don’t Be Dumb.” A$AP Rocky released the album on Jan. 16, following an eight-year hiatus since his last album, “TESTING.” […]
Glitz, glam, and Grammys
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered a night of historic firsts, standout performances, and powerful speeches as music’s biggest stars gathered Feb. 1 at Crypto.com […]
‘GOAT’: Animated comedy delivers laughs with heart
The new animated film “GOAT,” produced by Stephen Curry, is not about basketball debates or championship legacies. Instead, it centers on an actual goat that’s […]
Starbucks’ taste of Christmas
‘Tis the season for peppermint, sugar cookies, and red cups! Starbucks officially kicked off the holidays on Nov 6 with the return of its annual […]
Coffee competition heats up
With the rise of major coffee chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks filling towns across the…
Zoolights transform a winter wonderland
Tis the season for Christmas lights as the Lincoln Park Zoo has transformed the zoo…
Holiday spirit at Aurora Christkindlmarket
A bustling crowd, the scent of hot chocolate and hot pretzels wafting through the air,…
Every animal has a price
While the idea of getting an animal can be exciting, it is best to be…
Taking Sides: Eleven’s fate in “Stranger Things”
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the season finale of “Stranger Things.” Eleven is alive…
Taking Sides: Real or fake Christmas trees?
Genuine is greatest By: Esther Kabanda The fondest memory from childhood that you will always…
Taking Sides: Does trick-or-treating have an age limit?
Trick-or-treating is ageless By: Dom Derosa Once again, Halloween is rapidly approaching. The decorations are…
Taking Sides: Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah
Belly’s first love By: Mary Nelson Caring, empathetic, and intelligent – three qualities that describe…
Valentines Day ins and outs
Every Feb 14, stores turn red and pink, couples make dinner reservations weeks in advance,…
Why Hallmark works
Every winter, as school workloads spike before break and the Christmas spirit begins to fill…
History of Halloween
Every year, October 31st transforms neighborhoods into glowing trails of pumpkins, costumed chaos, and sugar…
Queen of Halloween
Every October, one question dominates Hollywood: What will Heidi Klum be this year? For over two decades, the supermodel and TV star has turned Halloween […]
Falling for fashion
Leaves change colors with the seasons, and so do fashion trends, shifting from style to style, popularizing different pieces each year. Flooding Pinterest pages and […]
History of Halloween
Every year, October 31st transforms neighborhoods into glowing trails of pumpkins, costumed chaos, and sugar highs. But beyond the masks and candy wrappers lies one […]
Sequins, stages, Swift’s showgirl world
Love, heartbreak, friendship, and revenge: all themes rooted throughout Taylor Swift’s 11 studio albums. With her new album, “Life of a Showgirl,” Swift transitions to […]
Taking Sides: Does trick-or-treating have an age limit?
Trick-or-treating is ageless By: Dom Derosa Once again, Halloween is rapidly approaching. The decorations are going up, the leaves are changing, and the crisp fall […]
Princesses, punchlines, and… ‘Game of Thrones’?
This year’s Fall play, entitled “Game of Tiaras,” promises big things, including dance sequences, fight scenes, and comically off-brand versions of beloved Disney characters. Plainfield […]
Pop culture rewind: Enter ‘The Twilight Zone’; visit Halloween Town; and see the Great Pumpkin
October: the peak of fall, the leaves fully turn, Halloween decorations go up around neighborhoods, and TV stations start their spooky movie marathons. With so […]
Art additions
The Plainfield North High School (PNHS) Art Department begins a new chapter with the addition of a full-time art teacher, Faith Saibert, marking the first […]
Girls Flag Football brings new era to Plainfield North Athletics
For the first time in Plainfield North High School history, the girls now have their own flag football program, symbolizing progress, pride, and new opportunities […]