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 […]
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…
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 […]
Labubu takeover
In today’s rapidly shifting marketplace, Labubus have quickly risen and skyrocketed on the charts as one of the fastest-growing companies. Labubus are meant to be […]
Newly revamped Block 59
Over the past few months a new shopping mall has been in the process of building in downtown Naperville. Block 59 is home to many […]
Taking Sides: Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah
Belly’s first love By: Mary Nelson Caring, empathetic, and intelligent – three qualities that describe Conrad Fischer, the boy that Isabella Conklin has dedicated a […]