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Was The Book Better?

Was The Book Better?

A fan of the book rates the movie, “It Ends With Us”
By Elan Perry, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

“Just because someone hurts you doesn’t mean you can simply stop loving them. It’s not a person’s actions that hurt the most. It’s the love.” Lily Bloom, from It Ends With Us by Collen Hoover...

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It Ends With Us: Does It Work As a Standalone Film?

It Ends With Us: Does It Work As a Standalone Film?

Reviewing the book-to-movie adaptation as a non-reader (SPOILERS)
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section Editor September 23, 2024

It’s the 2021-2022 school year, and everyone and their mom is reading It Ends With Us. Whether you’re on booktok or not, the name Colleen Hoover lives rent free on everyone’s fyp. Anytime you ask...

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Picture of a royal flush with different amounts of poker chips in the background.

The Popularity of Poker

Poker becomes more popular among teenagers at Elkhorn North
By Gavin Topf, Reporter May 17, 2024

This year, many high school teenagers have taken an interest in poker. The fascination with poker has grown rapidly. Playing cards has become more popular after the movie “Rounders” was released,...

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Junior Sydney Wallace, senior Ava Spies, and junior Payton Brummels pose together at prom. Spies and Brummels both had their colors done and selected dresses in their pink palette. 
Photo courtesy of Payton Brummels.

Revealing Your You Colors

The process of “getting your colors done” is expensive and not important to everyone; but those who invest in understanding their natural undertones/palettes make the most out of their natural features.
By Payton Brummels, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2024

I got my color analysis done at House of Colors in Bennington, Nebraska. While I did not have high expectations going in, my mom has been super into getting your colors done for about five years, so I...

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Dark Side of Kids TV

The Dark Side of Kids TV

Disturbing information has been released regarding Nickelodeon and their producers.
By Abby Leatherman, Reporter May 10, 2024

Getting home from school and sitting in front of the TV to watch Nickelodeon shows was one of my favorite things to do as a kid. I’d sit down with my snack and watch iCarly or Drake and Josh for the...

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Kate Middleton AI-generated photo posted on March 10, 2024.
Photo courtesy of UVAToday.

The Rumor Mill

Conspiracy theories flood the internet and draw people in.
By Paityn Christoffels, Reporter May 3, 2024

Is Taylor Swift working with the NFL? Did NASA film the moon landing in Hollywood? Was Elvis Presley’s death faked? These are all popular conspiracy theories that have spread through social media to...

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Senior Kate Hughes stands next to her artwork titles "Kiss my Splash" which was displayed at the EMC art show on April 17th, 2024

Photo credits: Madeline Rosonke

An Ode to Art

Elkhorn North students take their passion for art beyond the school
By Ellie Hoegemeyer, Reporter April 30, 2024

On April 17, students involved in the art program traveled to the Hot Shops Art Center to view their displayed artwork at the Eastern Midlands Conference show. Students took the day to walk through the...

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In Trenton We Trust: Hallway Etiquette

In Trenton We Trust: Hallway Etiquette

A satirical review on the types of walkers in the halls of North
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor April 29, 2024

We spend at least 24 minutes a day, 168 minutes a week, 30,240 minutes every school year in the hallways. Within them lies an unspoken etiquette that many follow, while others simply do not. Let’s talk...

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Review | The Tortured Poets Department

Review | The Tortured Poets Department

A review of Taylor Swift's 11th studio album.
By Grace Jesske, Content Editor April 26, 2024

The saddest and most cut throat record yet, Taylor Swift released her newest album "The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19, 2024.  “The Tortured Poets Department '' or TTPD includes sixteen...

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Review | Unforgettable

Review | Unforgettable

Review on Maggie Rogers’ newest album Don't Forget About Me
By Kailey O’Brien, Content Editor April 26, 2024

Only written and recorded in just five days, Maggie Rogers newest album Don’t Forget About Me has left its mark as her best album since the release of The Echo in 2019.  With its ten featured songs,...

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Senior Sarah Spencer and her date, Asher Robinson, walk into prom on April 13, 2024 with smiles on their faces. Both were a part of their school cross country team.

Prom Dress Debacle

Teenage girls argue about the trending prom dress.
By Chloe Mead, Managing Editor April 25, 2024

The springtime of the school year is said to be prom season. Students search for countless hours to find the perfect prom dress or suit to experience the event of a lifetime. Disagreement about the “proper”...

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Album cover for the first project released by Future and Metro Boomin, "We Don't Trust You,". This was released three weeks before the release of, "We Still Don't Trust You," on April 12, 2024.

Review | Future and Metro Boomin Definitely Don’t Trust You

The rapper and producer duo releases two projects within three weeks
By Jake Tuttle, Reporter April 17, 2024

On March 22 and April 12, 2024, rap artist Future and music producer Metro Boomin released consecutive albums, the first being named “We Don’t Trust You,” and the second being named “We Still Don’t...

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