‘Wishbone,’ an album that developed on a bedroom floor, has morphed into a top album for 2025, surpassing over 100 million streams. Conan Gray, the […]
Making an Impact; Inside of Red Cross Club
Do you ever want to help others or make an impact in your community? Red Cross is a club right…
Homecoming Planning: Behind the Scenes
The annual Plainfield North High School Homecoming event is a hit among students and staff, though there is plenty of…
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…
Senior ‘sickness’ spreads
For many seniors, the final months of high school bring a strange shift in motivation. Assignments feel less urgent, alarms…
Eight periods, one big shift
The eight period day was introduced at the start of the 2025-2026 school year as a way to provide academic…
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.…
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…
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…
Two-Sport D1 athlete commits to MSOE
Plainfield North senior Brooklyn Griffith has taken a rare path, committing to play both softball…
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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…