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Senior Levi Crooks goes past a PC defender and down the sideline. Despite a Crooks goal, the Huskies fell 2-1 in a tight game. The two teams are lined up to face each other in a rematch in the second round of the district tournament if the Huskies beat Jackson, the team that elongated them last year. Photo courtesy of Katie Kean Steil.

PN varsity soccer narrowly loses to PC

Kristen Ammar, J1 Staff Writer October 10, 2019

The varsity soccer team lost a close game to PC during their regular-season match up on September 17. Senior Levi Crooks scored Northern’s only goal with five minutes left in the game, but the Mustangs...

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night review

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night review

Griffin Hannahs, J1 Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night was released on June 13th, 2019. The game itself has an interesting history: Koji Igarashi, director of the Castlevania games, left Konami a few years ago to make his...

One of many posters held by protesters. This one is created by PN senior Karen Robles.

Students participate in national climate change walkout

Gabi Ford, J1 Staff Writer October 7, 2019

As young activists become frustrated with the lack of change, action begins to take place. On Friday, September 20, students and adults all around the world did just that, and Kalamazoo County didn’t...

PN remembers the attacks of 9/11

PN remembers the attacks of 9/11

Morgan Brooks, J1 Staff Writer October 7, 2019

To Portage Northern High School, remembering 9/11 is important. The day started with a moment of silence led by principal Jim French, and many teachers focused their lessons on the events of that day. “It’s...

Michigan bans flavored vapes

Michigan bans flavored vapes

Cynthia Brown, J1 Staff Writer September 18, 2019

On September 4, 2019, Michigan became the first state to ban flavored vapes, e-cigs, and other vaping products. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement, “I believe that E-cigarettes are dangerous...

This speed limit sign is just one of many ignored by drivers around Portage Northern.

School, local law enforcement attempts to curb speeding around campus

Isabelle Burnett, J1 Staff Writer September 18, 2019

On Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th of September, two announcements were made regarding the speeding on and off campus by Portage Northern Director of Communications Brenda Marsh. “Please pay attention to...

Portage Northern superfans cheer on their fellow huskies during the most suspense filled game of the season so far.

The crosstown SuperFan rivalry is strong in the 2019-2020 sports season

Gabi Ford, J1 Staff Writer September 17, 2019

As the class of 2020 kicks off the school year boosting school spirit with some superfan action, Portage Central is doing just the same down the road. And with the big PN v PC football game producing such...

The Huskies celebrate on the field after winning the first ever state championship in school history. We always talk about having a championship culture, it was important for us to get a championship to go with it, said senior Tyler Helgeson. It was our goal the whole year.

Portage Northern baseball wins first ever division 1 state championship in historic season

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief July 2, 2019

As former Huskie pitchers Tommy Henry and Ben Kizer capture national success in the College World Series, the current Huskie baseball team has done what the now U of M stars couldn’t: win a state championship.    The...

Meet the 2019-2020 editorial board!

Meet the 2019-2020 editorial board!

The Staff June 13, 2019

Meet Arushi Mithal- Your 2019-2020 opinion editor is much more than dedicated and talented. An upcoming junior, in the class of 2021, Arushi still has room to grow. “I’ve learned a lot but I think...

Journalism isnt dying but journalists are

Journalism isn’t dying but journalists are

Sheila Mwanda, Entertainment Editor May 7, 2019

As the Founding Fathers created the Constitution for this nation, they recognized the need to have freedom of the press in order to keep citizens informed and to hold government officials accountable for...

Speaker Will Krahn welcomes students to the presentation.

Thinkfast Interactive visits Portage Northern to teach young drivers

Sheila Mwanda, Entertainment Editor April 29, 2019

Juniors and seniors attended the Thinkfast Interactive presentation during fourth hour on April 17th. Thinkfast Interactive is a game-show based presentation aiming to teach students the dangers of distracted...

Gretchen Whitmer speaks to citizens at Portage North Middle School about her upcoming budget plan.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer comes to Portage North

Astrid Code, Staff Writer April 17, 2019

On March 25, Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Portage North Middle School for a town hall meeting to explain and answer questions about her new budget proposal that she calls “The Road to Opportunity.”...

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