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 […]
Pumpkin patches return with rising popularity
Close your eyes and imagine yourself walking through a corn maze with your family: you may be picking a variety…
“Practical Magic 2” is a Fall Must-See
“Practical Magic” originally entered the world of cinema in 1998, a story that combined elements of romance and fantasy, with…
Dolly Parton Takes Her Final Bow and Journey Home
Shocking news hit the world on Aug. 27 as news of Dolly Parton’s death started to spread. Dolly Parton was…
The History of Homecoming Themes
The History of Homecoming Theme As we head into Homecoming season, the options for week-of themes is a hot topic.…
Moonwalk through fame
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is back in the spotlight in a new biopic. Starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson,…
Grand Opening of Woodman’s Food Market
Woodman’s Food Market had their grand opening on Sept. 29, at 11751 S Route 59.…
Making the College Connections
Plainfield North High School has been hosting mini college rep visits during second or third…
Phone Pockets Here to Stay?
A new cellphone “ban” was signed into place by Governor JB Pritzker on July 28.…
Push for Goldstandard Health
New Executive Order 14420 reshapes the federal government’s approach to vaccinations as of Aug. 10.…
Plainfield North Golf Team Makes North History
Plainfield North’s boys and girls golf teams are closing off their season strong with new…
Plainfield North football Out With a Bang
The Plainfield North varsity football team kicks off the season strong with two back-to-back wins.…
Girls Swim Team Dives Into the New Season
Plainfield North’s swim and dive team has been without a diver for 4 seasons now.…
Plainfield North Baseball targets Conference title
North boy’s varsity baseball team opened its 2026 season with a strong 10-5 record, showing…
Pumpkin patches return with rising popularity
Close your eyes and imagine yourself walking through a corn maze with your family: you may be picking a variety of granny smith or honeycrisp […]
“Practical Magic 2” is a Fall Must-See
“Practical Magic” originally entered the world of cinema in 1998, a story that combined elements of romance and fantasy, with a witch-ful twist. Fans of […]
Dolly Parton Takes Her Final Bow and Journey Home
Shocking news hit the world on Aug. 27 as news of Dolly Parton’s death started to spread. Dolly Parton was a beloved country artist singing […]
The History of Homecoming Themes
The History of Homecoming Theme As we head into Homecoming season, the options for week-of themes is a hot topic. From wearing class colors to […]
Making an Impact; Inside of Red Cross Club
Do you ever want to help others or make an impact in your community? Red…
Homecoming Planning: Behind the Scenes
The annual Plainfield North High School Homecoming event is a hit among students and staff,…
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.…
Taking Sides: Should there be a Homecoming theme?
Homecoming Themes: Yes By: Rose Carr Ugly or good, this is the question all students…
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…
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, […]
Deadbeat: fabulous or flop?
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 […]
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 […]