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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

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...

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...

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...

After over 40 years of offering a center based gifted program in elementary schools, Portage Public Schools has elected to eliminate the E-Squared program. “E-squared was a program that would became one of the highlights of my educational career,” said senior Arjav Patel, who is now a KAMSC student at PNHS.

Portage Public Schools to eliminate E-Squared program for gifted and talented elementary students

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief August 23, 2019

While working on ways to balance the 2019/2020 budget, the Portage Public School board has elected to eliminate the E-Squared Program, which was a center based program (an off-campus program) located at...

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...

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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