Washington’s real problem? No one cares
As the midterm elections approach, Americans are reminded about the fundamental issue with their nation today: the inability to get anything done. But of course, the natural tendency is not […]
Twitter activism is trending
For centuries, politics has proven that often the pen can prove mightier than the sword. Today, however, the Tweet is outdoing both of those tools. In April, 276 Nigerian girls […]
Farmers’ market keeps things fresh and local
Each Saturday near the Princeton Junction train station, the Vaughn Drive parking lot undergoes a rapid transformation. Vendor stalls full of produce and handmade products replace the cars, and hundreds […]
The Northern Knights should recognize the Scarlet Knights
Senior year is different than any other year in high school: not only does it mark the final days of our adolescence, but it is also the time to apply to colleges and move forward in life. Most North students have several colleges they hope to get into for various reasons, but it seems that quite a few have an […]
How is the Class of 2014 enjoying life after graduation?
In June, the Class of 2014 graduated from North and embarked on a new chapter of their lives. Often times, that month is the last time a lot of current […]
Love conquers all (even New York City housing)
The central conflict of Love is Strange, director Ira Sachs’ beautiful new film, boils down to a question of real estate. In the opening minutes, Ben (John Lithgow, The World […]
Christina Hayduchok: aiming to end on empty
“End on empty.” That is the motto Homecoming Queen Christina Hayduchok lives by. Anyone who hears her résumé of activities and commitments knows that she’s certainly on track to achieve […]
Fall TV: what to watch
The fall season brings a hurricane of new television shows, and it’s often difficult to decide which shows to follow and which to skip. But don’t worry—I’m here to make […]
Freshman models in prestigious New York fashion week
Freshman Maddy Gostomski. Mercedes-Benz fashion week: massively publicized and widely renowned, it is the premier fashion event in the world. The best of the best travel to New York City […]
North hosts cross country meet for first time in school history
Five teams assemble in the shade of trees near the tennis courts. A buzz circulates among both the spectators and the players as they distinguish what path the competitors will […]
Don’t let humor die: Robin Williams’s death exposes the truth about suicide
Our friend, our hero, the funniest man in the world. On August 11th, we broke down in shock at the news that Robin Williams had committed suicide. There were tweets […]
Chris Lai: a leader in school and on the soccer field
When asked to summarize himself in ten words, senior Chris Lai said, “Whatever I’m trying to do, I give it my best.” Lai has learned how to manage his time […]
A successful procedure
The Knick could have gone terribly wrong. It could have turned into one of those flashy hospital shows where the doctor is a drug addict and the hospital is slowly […]
Even Mac users can lose their charm
When alt-J’s Mercury Prize-winning album, An Awesome Wave, was released in 2012, it blew me away. It was an innovative album with a Radiohead vibe that referenced Where the Wild […]
A knight, errant
Achievement: that singular attainment of glory, the validation of talent and diligence, the subject of our peers’ coveted admiration. But what qualifies as achievement? Does it need to have a […]
U2 is reborn in new album Songs of Innocence
I’ve been listening to U2 since my dad played their first album, Boy, to me in my crib, and I’ve always worshipped them. One of their recent albums, No Line […]
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