The NBA’s new in-season tournament, known as the NBA Cup, has injected playoff-like intensity into November games and changed how teams approach late-game situations. Now […]
New electives expand opportunities for students
The 2025-2026 school year marked the first school year with eight-period days, and because of this change in the school…
Taking Sides: Fidget Toys, Help or Hinderance?
Fidgets are more than fun By: Erin Young School can be hectic, life can be stressful, and sometimes we need…
Plainfield North Baseball targets Conference title
North boy’s varsity baseball team opened its 2026 season with a strong 10-5 record, showing early signs of a group…
Two-Sport D1 athlete commits to MSOE
Plainfield North senior Brooklyn Griffith has taken a rare path, committing to play both softball and golf at the Milwaukee…
Spring into small businesses
Plainfield is sprouting with small businesses perfect for the springtime. With April showers over and May flowers blooming, the weather…
Spring into small businesses
Plainfield is sprouting with small businesses perfect for the springtime. With April showers over and…
Prom moves on from Matrix
Despite being in the middle of a five-year contract with The Matrix, now in what…
Wait for me, ‘Hadestown’
The stage lights dimmed and a low, haunting melody filled the auditorium as workers moved…
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…
Plainfield North Baseball targets Conference title
North boy’s varsity baseball team opened its 2026 season with a strong 10-5 record, showing…
Two-Sport D1 athlete commits to MSOE
Plainfield North senior Brooklyn Griffith has taken a rare path, committing to play both softball…
McIlroy repeats at Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy delivered again on golf’s biggest stage, winning The Masters for…
Michigan cruises in March to win second National Championship
The Michigan Wolverines take down Dan Hurley’s relentless UConn squad 69-63 to prevent Hurley’s third…
Moonwalk through fame
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is back in the spotlight in a new biopic. Starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, the movie ‘Michael’ has captured […]
Styles goes full disco
The wait is finally over as Harry Styles has officially released his fourth studio album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” For months, fans have […]
Larsson brings summer energy
Zara Larsson is going stateside, debuting her new girly summer aesthetic on the “Midnight Sun” world tour. Released in 2025, “Midnight Sun” allowed Larsson to […]
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.” […]
New electives expand opportunities for students
The 2025-2026 school year marked the first school year with eight-period days, and because of…
Senior ‘sickness’ spreads
For many seniors, the final months of high school bring a strange shift in motivation.…
Eight periods, one big shift
The eight period day was introduced at the start of the 2025-2026 school year as…
Coffee competition heats up
With the rise of major coffee chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks filling towns across the…
Taking Sides: Fidget Toys, Help or Hinderance?
Fidgets are more than fun By: Erin Young School can be hectic, life can 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…
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…
Thanksgiving world-wide
Colorful tables filled with food, families gathering together, and traditions passed down for generations. While Thanksgiving in the United States usually means turkey, mashed potatoes, […]
‘Wicked’ defies gravity for good
With two clicks of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers, fans’ wishes were granted with the final part of “Wicked,” called “Wicked: For Good,” coming out […]
Holiday spirit at Aurora Christkindlmarket
A bustling crowd, the scent of hot chocolate and hot pretzels wafting through the air, and dozens of stalls selling authentic, hand-made goods: it sounds […]
Pop Culture Rewind: Enter the Spider-Verse and embrace holiday spirit
December: the Holiday season when a cold chill spreads. It’s the perfect time to curl up at home with a cup of cocoa in front […]
Taking Sides: Real or fake Christmas trees?
Genuine is greatest By: Esther Kabanda The fondest memory from childhood that you will always cherish is going out with your parents or siblings and […]
Marching into memories
After a season filled with hard work, discipline and arguably the most successful class to walk the hallways, Plainfield North’s marching band officially closed out […]
Every animal has a price
While the idea of getting an animal can be exciting, it is best to be informed on where you’re getting it from. When people consider […]
Resilient ‘comeback kids’; Blue Jays rally into first World Series since 1993
The long 32-year wait is over for the Toronto Blue Jays as they advance to their first World Series since 1993 after battling a long […]
Powderpuff ending sparks controversy
The senior girls’ powderpuff team has won once again in this annual flag football game between the juniors and seniors, continuing their winning streak. However, […]