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The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

First Job Experiences

First Job Experiences

Lindsey Peterson, J1 Staff Member January 6, 2020

 As soon as I turned 15, I got my first job at a fast food restaurant, and I would recommend it to anyone. First jobs are a great experience: it’s good to start young and build that work ethic. When...

Netflix’s wacky Christmas of 2019

Netflix’s wacky Christmas of 2019

Isabelle Burnett, J1 Staff Writer January 6, 2020

Oh boy, Netflix is back at it again with these really cringy Christmas movies…even Rotten Tomato reviews were unsure what to do with the movies Netflix dumped on their lap this year.  First on the...

Frozen II

Frozen II

Maya Daniels, J1 Staff Writer January 6, 2020

While some are still traumatized from the overplayed showstopper that is “Let it Go,” Frozen 2 takes the franchise to a new level and engages viewers both old and new.  Unlike the first movie,...

What To Do In Kalamazoo (Before the New Year)

What To Do In Kalamazoo (Before the New Year)

Gabi Ford, J1 Staff Writer December 10, 2019

In a world run by social media, it is easy to feel “stuck” in this city of Portage. Compared to the posts we see everyday of people travelling the world, or even just living in big cities like New...

Portage Northern students still stands strong after threats try to tear them down

Portage Northern campus shuts down after shooting threat

The Staff November 14, 2019

  UPDATE A seventeen year old Portage Northern student has been taken into custody. After police searched her home, finding no weapons, it has been determined that she was of no credible...

Removing the Q in LGBTQ

Removing the Q in LGBTQ

Emily Macaulay, J1 Staff Writer November 14, 2019

LGBTQ+ is the most commonly accepted acronym for a community of people with sexualities that differ from heterosexual (straight) or gender identities differing from cisgender (one’s natural-born gender)....

Senior Jonah Pilnick drives past a Portage Central defender during their 2-1 loss in the regular season. The rivals are set to face off in a rematch in the second round of the District tournament. The Huskies have already taken revenge on Kalamazoo Central and Lakeshore this postseason following regular season losses, and will look to do the same to PC. We hit a little bit of a low in the middle of the season, but we are now playing the way that Huskies should play, said Pilnick. Photo courtesy of Katie Kean Steil.

Men’s soccer pushes into the post-season following silver division conference victory

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief October 17, 2019

With a 3-1 victory over Kalamazoo Central and a 5-0 victory over Lakeshore, the Huskies capture a silver division championship in the SMAC conference. District tournament play begins Thursday the 10th,...

Senior Jonah Pilnick drives past a Portage Central defender during their 2-1 loss in the regular season. The rivals are set to face off in a rematch in the second round of the District tournament. The Huskies have already taken revenge on Kalamazoo Central and Lakeshore this postseason following regular season losses, and will look to do the same to PC. We hit a little bit of a low in the middle of the season, but we are now playing the way that Huskies should play, said Pilnick. Photo courtesy of Katie Kean Steil.

Soccer prepares for Districts following silver division conference victory

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief October 10, 2019

With a 3-1 victory over Kalamazoo Central and a 5-0 victory over Lakeshore, the Huskies capture a silver division championship in the SMAC conference. District tournament play begins Thursday the 10th,...

Michigan becomes a no kill shelter state

Michigan becomes a “no kill” shelter state

Maya Daniels, J1 Staff Writer October 10, 2019

In early September, animal lovers and pet owners alike were ecstatic when they heard Michigan became a “no-kill” state. “Being a pet owner of two rescue dogs, I feel at peace knowing they didn't...

Team members Brayden Andrews, Tyler Wells, Jack Thompson, and Mason Garcia sprinting down field to celebrate with their teammates after the victory. Photo courtesy of Luciana Weaver.

JV soccer team defeats Portage Central

Jackson Barnard, J1 Staff Writer October 10, 2019

On Tuesday, September 18th, the JV soccer team defeated the crosstown rival Portage Central at the Mustang’s home field by a score of 1-0.   The lone goal was scored by sophomore Marcel Jones....

Nott prepares to lead students to Italy in Summer 2020

Nott prepares to lead students to Italy in Summer 2020

Kaylin Kyle, J1 Staff Writer October 10, 2019

On Wednesday the 18th, in the lower commons art room, art teacher Sarah Nott held an informational meeting about the upcoming trip to Italy this summer. “I have always loved Greek and Roman art since...

Portage Northern Pokecon Go

Portage Northern Pokecon Go

Isabelle Burnett, J1 Staff Writer October 10, 2019

Pokecon Go is an Economics assignment created by Portage Central’s Social Studies Teacher Robbie Coon.    “We are using a new curriculum,” Portage Northern’s Social Studies Teacher...

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