The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light

March Madness Predictions

March Madness Predictions

Zach Quinn, Staff Writer March 21, 2019

One of the most anticipated tournaments of the year is about to start: March Madness. This is a tournament of the best 68 teams in college basketball all competing for a chance at a National Championship....

Swarms of police respond to reports of shots fired in downtown Kalamazoo on Tuesday.

Shooting in Downtown Kalamazoo: shooter is dead, officer is recovering

Cameron Myers, News Editor March 15, 2019

On Tuesday, March 12th at 11:30 am, the Kalamazoo Police Department received information about an active shooter in the Biomat USA Plasma Center in downtown Kalamazoo. Officers were called near the Kalamazoo...

NCAA basketball conference championship predictions

NCAA basketball conference championship predictions

Zach Quinn, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

With the beginning of march upon us, that means it's time for NCAA Basketball Conference Tournaments. This year's conference champions involve who will secure an automatic bid to the Big Dance. These predictions...

Throughout her difficult treatment, my mom has managed not just to keep a smile on her face, but to keep the rest of us smiling, too.

When cancer strikes close to home

Lexi Doll, Opinion Editor March 1, 2019

The second you’re born, you expect your mom to take care of you.  She cares for you when you’re sick, when you’re sad, when you’re mad.  When you have such an amazing and hard working mother...

Even by the first game at PN, I had already made new friends that helped me feel happy instead of miserable. Photo by Astrid Code.

Friendship: the story of an eighth grader’s journey

Astrid Code, Staff Writer March 1, 2019

“I just don’t want to be friends anymore.” I tried to act normal as the words from my best friend came crashing down; I tried to seem like it was all okay when it wasn’t. Tried to keep...

Bartz and his wife, Rachelle, who has been a key source of support for him throughout his illness.

Unafraid: band director Josh Bartz navigates a serious illness using the power of faith

Cameron Myers, News Editor February 18, 2019

If someone had told band director Josh Bartz that the evening after successfully completing a triathlon  that he had spent months preparing for he would suffer a frustratingly debilitating illness that...

Stephen chose to wear an African-print dress in her senior pictures to recognize her heritage as she plans her future.

Senior Dorah Stephen: Houston award winner, African immigrant, inspiration

Sheila Mwanda, Entertainment editor February 18, 2019

IB student, passionate leader and exceptional friend are all ways to describe senior Dorah Stephen. At school, she can often be found socializing with friends or participating in National Art Honors Society,...

Huskies end football season in regional play against Mona Shores

Huskies end football season in regional play against Mona Shores

Gabbie Byers, Social Media Manager November 13, 2018

An end of an era, the last dance. The varsity football team took on the number one seed Mona Shores Sailors in Muskegon on November 9, holding them to 21-26 at the half but finishing the game with a 58-28...

XC mens team competes at state; Peyton Witt competes solo on the womens side

XC mens team competes at state; Peyton Witt competes solo on the women’s side

Cameron Myers, News Editor November 6, 2018

The mens cross country team as a unit and Peyton Witt on the women's side competed at the state cross country meet at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, November 3rd. The men's team finished...

Marching band finishes fourth at state

Marching band finishes fourth at state

Cameron Myers, News Editor November 6, 2018

Through the weekend, the Portage Northern Marching Band took home the win of placing 4th in the state, which ties their best-ever finish.  Performing at Ford Field, the marching band woke up early...

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