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The Northern Light

The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

NASA released this graphic illustrating their proposed mission to the red planet.

Mission to Mars

Cameron Schaefer, Photographer October 28, 2016

Recently, NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) released an article claiming they are working to both colonize and create a way for humans to safely make it to and from Mars. NASA hopes...

This Week in History

Manny Tsang, Journalism 1 Staff October 5, 2016

With the big PN-PC game this Friday, this has been a big week for Northern students, but it is, more importantly, also an anniversary for many events. For example, Edgar Allen Poe was found delirious in...

Sanai Gibson (10) tries to lead her class to victory in the Homecoming pie eating contest.

Like road trips, HoCo 2016 is measured by the moments, not the miles

Megan Rinock, Copy Editor September 20, 2016

Perhaps the most anticipated event of the fall, it's that time of the year when all four grades compete with one another to win Homecoming week.  After five days of fun-filled events that included dress...

Drug abuse

Drug abuse

Ben Lewis, staff writer May 10, 2016

Drug abuse is becoming a bigger and ever evolving issue in today's world but how close is it actually? Some think it is closer than it actually is since in today's world social media and word of mouth...

PPS Community Relations Manager Michelle Karpinski reports these are not the final plans but are the most up-to date as released by PPS.

PPS OK’s the future

Drew Dixon, staff writer March 22, 2016

Portage Public Schools OK’s the Future On this year’s extra day, February 29th, leap year day, Portage Public Schools took a major leap of their own. A leap into the future. The Portage Public school...

Houston, we have a winner

Houston, we have a winner

Lily Antor, staff writer March 22, 2016

“Whenever I walk into class and I see that Dr. Houston is the sub, I know it’s going to be a good day,” said Lucia Brosco (9). Ask any student at Portage Northern High School about Dr. Houston, and...

Whats the buzz

What’s the buzz

Nicole Bobb, news editor March 22, 2016

Some people are blaming Obama for the rise of Donald Trump “White people are scared because they feel like they're losing their voice- like they're supposed to be superior and now aren't.” -Anonymous   Donald...

Whats the buzz

What’s the buzz

Lily Antor, staff writer March 4, 2016

North Korea allegedly has success in first hydrogen bomb test “It's about time that we did something, and stop letting Kim Jong-un do whatever he wants.” - Austin Vanderweele (10)   Wisconsin...

Best friends forever

Best friends forever

Salvador Delvecchio, Staff writer March 4, 2016

“Once a kid enters my life and gives me the privilege of spending four years, not just teaching them what I’m about, Latin, but teaching them things about life,” says Friedman.  Friedman has been...

Yoga club

Yoga club

Megna Joshi, Staff writer February 24, 2016

What is Yoga Club? Portage Northern’s new Yoga Club has gained a lot of attention from students and teachers since it first started. Yoga Club began in October and the leaders of the club are Megna...

From 14% to 20%

From 14% to 20%

Marie Chantal Nyirahategekimana, Staff Writer February 23, 2016

“I work hard due to the fact that I want to help my family, because I’ve seen them go through a lot. My parents are always worrying about money and I want to be able to provide that for them. I just...

Saturday school?

Saturday school?

Ben Lewis, Staff Writer February 15, 2016

Recently administrators changed Portage Northern’s Earn Back Policy and a few students are riled up. For those who don’t know, students who end up with 10 or more absences in one semester have the...

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