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The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

Far from the Tree Review

Far from the Tree Review

Sheila Mwanda, Staff Writer March 12, 2018

After giving birth to her daughter and putting her up for adoption, sixteen -year-old Grace seeks to learn more about her own biological family. During her search, she finds out that she has an older brother,...

Top 5 Spring Break Destinations

Top 5 Spring Break Destinations

Allison McKenzie, Business Manager March 12, 2018

  NUMBER 1: Puerto Vallarta This popular spring break destination gives you your tropical fix without breaking your budget. Located on the West coast of Mexico, this resort hot spot has...

Black Panther soundtrack: every bit as good as the movie itself

Black Panther soundtrack: every bit as good as the movie itself

Lexi Kava, Entertainment Editor March 9, 2018

On February 16 of this year, one of the biggest movies of the year hit theatres, Marvel’s the Black Panther. Since its release, it has broken countless cultural barriers, exceeded box office revenue...

5 places to go in Portage this spring

5 places to go in Portage this spring

Allison McKenzie, Business Manager March 6, 2018

Fashion @ PN: The details on Social Media Director Mackenzie Brey’s style

Fashion @ PN: The details on Social Media Director Mackenzie Brey’s style

March 6, 2018

I got up close and personal to deliver the details on one of Mackenzie Brey’s praised outfits. After taking notes from Mackenzie’s shopping habits, I am now aware that Target is the place to find spring...

IB students read torturous Ethan Frome

IB students read torturous Ethan Frome

Lexi Kava, Entertainment Editor March 6, 2018

Recently, the IB english 12 students here at Portage Northern just finished the novel Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton, and in my semi-professional opinion, I am here to explain to you why it is literally...

Black Panther smashes box office sales, cultural boundaries

Black Panther smashes box office sales, cultural boundaries

Lexi Kava, Entertainment Editor February 28, 2018

Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 18th movie, The Black Panther, smashed its way into theatres across the country this past Friday, and since its debut, the film has taken the world by storm. The movie...

Top 5 Michigan colleges

Top 5 Michigan colleges

Alli McKenzie, Business Manager February 27, 2018

Junior Rosie Coryell has proven her capabilities on the stage at PN. Last year in Into The Woods she sang beautifully as Cinderella, and this year she shows off as a star turned fiancé. All photos in this gallery by Lily Antor.

The Drowsy Chaperone delights audiences

Lily Antor, Editor in Chief February 16, 2018

The fall musical, the Drowsy Chaperone, took students on a 1920's adventure with a compelling cast and catchy tunes. “There are so many elements that help hone a good comedy,” said English and...

Fantastic news and where to find it

Fantastic news and where to find it

Sarah Maniscalco, Staff Writer February 7, 2018

This year a new kind of magic is stirring in the Harry Potter community. There are hints and whispers far and wide about the next movie in the Fantastic Beasts series, which will premiere on November 16,...

Shakespeare is everywhere

Shakespeare is everywhere

Brianna Neuhouser, Staff Writer January 19, 2018

Elder Scrolls: improved and renewed

Elder Scrolls: improved and renewed

Megan Rinock, Illustrator January 19, 2018

If there was ever a game that captured my attention time and time again and always managed to draw me back into the gaming abyss, it would be, without hesitation, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It’s the one...

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