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Gavin Topf

Gavin Topf, Reporter

Junior Gavin Topf is a second year reporter and a member of the Track and Field team. In his spare time he is running or hanging out with friends. He enjoys writing about sports and investigating problems throughout the school.
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Gavin Topf participating in the USC Ice Bucket Challenge.

Rebirth of the Ice Bucket

Students at Elkhorn North High School take up the USC Ice Bucket Challenge
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished May 8, 2025

The USC #SpeakYourMIND Ice Bucket Challenge is the trend that struck Elkhorn North swiftly and suddenly. Within one week, most students participated in the challenge and have nominated others to do the...

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Science teacher Cheyanne Zelei standing with her friend at an event hosted by her sorority. This was an "Ellie The Elephant" event.

Your Guide to Greek Life

Teachers tell students the truth of living in a fraternity or sorority
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished February 7, 2025

Most movies that involve fraternities and sororities portray the idea that their main goal is to drink, party, and do absolutely nothing. This leaves young audiences with a misconception of Greek Life. For...

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On the left: Eddie Brock
On the right: Venom
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Review | Venom: The Last Dance; Great Ending to a Great Sequel

Action movie leaves the audience satisfied with the sequel finale.
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished December 18, 2024

I recently watched Venom: The Last Dance, produced by Marvel Studios, and coming into it, I was so excited because the previous movies have been action-packed and hilarious. I am glad to say that my opinion...

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Review | Santa Went Missing and So Should This Movie

Christmas movie Red One fails to entertain audience
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished December 12, 2024

I just watched the new Christmas action movie, Red One, by Warner Bros. My expectations were low coming into the movie because I have never been a fan of Dwayne Johnson, and failed to entertain me. This...

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McDonald's fast-food restaurant sign. These signs are in front of each of the 41,822 McDonald's around the world.

Omaha Faces E.coli Outbreak

Bacteria spreads through Quarter Pounder at several McDonald’s nationwide
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished November 18, 2024

McDonald’s: home to the typical teenage meal. Most teens know that McDonald’s is the opposite of healthy, but not even a bacterial infection can stop the raging mob of customers. Ten states including...

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Left: Patrick Mahomes, Middle: Kirk Cousins, Right: Marcus Mariota

Film Review: Quarterback, Huge Success

Football documentary brings excitement to audience
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished October 28, 2024

I have watched all eight episodes of this documentary, and I thought it was amazing. The series was produced by NFL films, 2PM Productions, and Omaha Productions. Focusing on three quarterbacks such as...

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On the left: Bergen Reilly. On the right: Harper Murray

Review | There Really Is No Place Like Nebraska

Volleyball documentary takes audience on an emotional roller coaster
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished October 17, 2024

I was excited to watch this documentary because volleyball in Nebraska, especially in my family, is very popular. I'm very glad that I did watch it because there was no disappointment for one second while...

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Gold medalist, Noah Lyles

Review | Was Sprint a False Start?

Track documentary fails to meet audience’s needs
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished October 11, 2024

I have to admit I looked forward to watching Sprint for so long, especially since it was released around the same time as the 2024 Olympics. There was so much attention on Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson,...

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Group picture of DEI club. Photo courtesy of Melissa Peterson.

Power in Pack Participation

Getting involved in clubs or sports boosts morale for students at Elkhorn North
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished October 4, 2024

One of the most important aspects of high school is the relationship between students and their sense of purpose. Some of the simplest ways for students to find an identity by engaging in clubs or sports....

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Guidance Coulselor, Sabrina Ayala

New Counselor With New Energy

A family road trip with influences school year assistance
By Gavin Topf and Asher ChristoPublished September 6, 2024

A new, energetic, hardworking, and kind counselor recently joined the Elkhorn North staff. Her name is Sabrina Ayala. She has been in education for a long time, and she has a son who is studying Applied...

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FCCLA members Ashleigh George, Grace Jesske, and Courtney Hagestad present to the student body about the importance of safe driving. Deputy Weaver also shared stories with the freshman and sophomores in attendance.

Forced School Presentations are Ineffective

The school attempts to make a change, but students are not listening
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished May 20, 2024

All over the school are posters that encourage good attendance, recycling, and ways to be a better student. In TA, teachers force students to watch presentations about careers or mental health, expecting...

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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, ReporterPublished 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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Jacob Petrick volunteering at mission trip at Thailand

Wolf of the Week: Jacob Petrick

Junior sacrifices his time cleaning up the disaster after the tornado
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished May 3, 2024

On April 26th, a devastating tornado destroyed homes and businesses of Elkhorn, Blair, Bennington, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, Minden, and Waterloo. Junior Jacob Petrick worked very hard alongside his dad...

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Elkhorn North Girls' Basketball vs Omaha Skutt Catholic in the State Championship.

EMC: An Unstoppable Conference

Teams in the EMC have proven that they are the most well rounded teams in the state
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished March 12, 2024

Success of EMC Teams In Games and Meets The level of competition in the Eastern Midlands Conference (EMC) has grown increasingly more difficult over the years. With the addition of Gretna East and Gretna,...

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Freshman Kellen Murphy (10) shooting a pair of free throws after being fouled on a shot attempt. Murphy showcased his advanced scoring skills against the Norris Titans on Feb 9, 2024.

Setting Records Without Seniors

Varsity team finishes season 13-8 compared to last year's 6-15
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished February 28, 2024

Boys basketball had a record setting regular season going 13-6 without a senior class. In 2020, the first inaugural team obviously had no seniors because the first year of the school did not have a seniors...

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