Tame Impala released his fifth studio album “Deadbeat” on Oct. 17. The album consists of 12 songs with an overall duration of 56 minutes. Fans […]
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…
Galactic glow: Homecoming 2025
North roared with spirit last week as students celebrated the 2025 Homecoming, themed “Glo-Co.” With themed dress-up days, senior sunrise, a powderpuff game, a packed […]
Introducing new dean
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 […]
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 […]