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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

Shoes line the walls at at the New River Bowling Center, Nov. 17. The bowling center aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River has 16 lanes for fun and recreation as well as arcade games, a pool table and a Snack Bar.

STRIKE!

Drew Dixon, Staff Writer January 6, 2016

Within the walls of Airway Lanes lies a well-kept secret, the Portage Northern Bowling team. The premise of any great team is to perform at the very highest level. The bowling team here at Northern is...

MVP of the Month: Katya Campbell

MVP of the Month: Katya Campbell

Lexie Gavlas, Staff Writer January 6, 2016

Team captain and returning varsity player Katya Campbell (12) is already leading the Portage Northern’s Women's Basketball Team to success this season.  “I’ve probably been playing since I was 5...

Not just pretty girls in skirts: Competitive Cheer 2015

Not just pretty girls in skirts: Competitive Cheer 2015

Allison McKenzie, Sports Editor January 6, 2016

“One of the biggest things that people don’t know about cheer is that it is the newest girls’ sport in the state of Michigan, being only 20 years old, but it’s also one of the fastest growing sports,”...

Skiing VS Snowboarding Survey

Skiing VS Snowboarding Survey

Lexi Gavlas, Staff Writer November 16, 2015

  After surveying 50 Portage Northern students on Skiing vs. Snowboarding, the results are in.  Check them out and decide what you should participate in this winter.   Skiing:                  ...

Winter Sports Preview

Winter Sports Preview

November 16, 2015

“Winter is coming.” This well-known statement is extremely prevalent in the Igloo and the Doghouse this time of year, as the winter season for sports is coming up soon, and with it a new season of...

An overall shot of the New Meadowlands Stadium. The mens national team of Brazil (BRA) defeated the United States (USA) 2-0 during an international friendly at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on August 10, 2010.

College Commits

Ryan Beadle, Staff Writer November 16, 2015

Portage Northern is home to many talented athletes, many of whom have the opportunity to go on and continue their athletic careers at the college of their choice. All of the members of this list are seniors...

Portage Northerns Cheer Team

Competitive Cheer

Lexi Kava, Staff Writer November 16, 2015

  “Hands on our hips, smiles on our lips, spirit in our hearts, Ready..set..start!” This quote shows the kind of thing a stereotypical high school cheerleader would say.  Many people think...

MVP of the Month: Hasten Biddlecome

MVP of the Month: Hasten Biddlecome

Lily Antor, Staff Writer November 12, 2015

As Portage Northern’s Men’s Varsity Soccer Goalkeeper for the past 2 years now, Hasten Biddlecome (11) has certainly become a noteworthy player. He and the team have been quite successful, recently...

Ping Pong Power

Ping Pong Power

Abbey Newell (12), Staff Writer October 7, 2015

  Table tennis is the most popular racquet sport in the word, and is ranked second overall when measured in participation. It's not a secret that ping pong players are amazingly agile, focused,...

Tommy Henry leads the red, white, and blue superfans as they honor the fallen and heroes of September 11.

Friday Night Lights: Portage Northern Band, Cheer, and Football Teams perform like champs

The NL Staff, Reporting for the school September 12, 2015

"Spending a Friday night at McCamley Field with hundreds of Huskies is certainly special," said English teacher Ben Neal. "Watching the talented cheerleaders, the great band, the fighting football team,...

After a big comeback, the Huskies celebrate a victory.

Coming Together: JV volleyball players off to a good start

Ben Neal, NL Adviser September 7, 2015

"The ladies are starting to jel and really play together. They have a ton of potential and I love coaching them," said coach Kellie Pittman about her 2015 Portage Northern Volleyball Team. The team has...

The Huskies celebrate their runner up success.

Everything counted: PN Baseball Team finishes 2015 season as state runner up

Ben Neal, Adviser June 14, 2015

I have coached over 20 years witnessing many amazing and special moments in sports, but Northern's Baseball run to the state finals was easily one of the best. And the 9 inning state final game, which...

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