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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
News
Multiple law enforcement vehicles were visible from the south side of the building on the morning of Feb. 7 in response to a fake statewide threat.
A prank call to the Portage Department of Public Safety leads to multiple police at PNHS
Bryana Quick, Editor in Chief
The Huskie Den is open and ready to serve customers during first and second lunch.
Huskie Den celebrates annual opening
The denim drive will accept donations through the 30th of the month. Photo by Eliott McGlynn.
Drama department hosts denim drive for the fall musical "Footloose"
Students gather for the inaugural Book Buddies meeting of the 2022-2023 school year. Photo by Avery Bogemann.
Book Buddies holds first meeting
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Feature
Michelle at Mount Kilimanjaros summit holding the photo of the group of scouts who were originally supposed to take the trip when it got canceled.
District communications director Michelle Karpinski fulfills dream of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Abby Hosler, Feature Editor
Now a senior, Mina faces the harsh reality of not even being able to attend her own graduation because it is scheduled on the same date as Shavuot.
Senior Mina Koffron gives insight about the adversity and exclusion faced by Jewish students
Senior Turab Alam wins city of Kalamazoo social justice award
Senior Turab Alam wins city of Kalamazoo social justice award
Home sweet homecoming: students enjoy first back to normal HoCo assembly since 2019
Home sweet homecoming: students enjoy first "back to normal" HoCo assembly since 2019
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Opinion
Critical race theory shown in an illustration. Illustration by Annabelle Bartz.
It's not critical race theory, it's history, and it's important
Maya Abdulhak
Popular Disney heros, princesses and villians. Free us /Disney.
It's time to take a step forward with the animated villain and representation
For most of us, flirting is never a comfortable process, but it is so much harder when you have mental health struggles. Photo by Annabelle Bartz.
Flirting with anxiety
By government mandate drinking fountains are closed due to Covid-19, but what happens when, in a rush out the door, the water bottle that was supposed to come is still on the counter?
The problem with the turned off water fountains
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Sports
L to R, seniors Jackson Barnard and Turab Alam keep a watchful eye on the net during the powderpuff volleyball game.
Juniors win Breadlift's powderpuff volleyball game
Staff

MSU mens basketball coach Tom Izzo comments after the teams 2022 loss to Duke in the NCAA tournament.
Looking forward Into Tom Izzo’s future at the helm of MSU
Skate park local Matt Lasiter completes a boardslide on a rail at South Westnedge Skate Park.
South Westnedge skate park ready for warm weather despite needing renovations
March Madness preview
March Madness preview
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Entertainment
Quantumania is the first release in Phase 5. Free use/ Marvel.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is entertaining...enough
Annabelle Bartz, Creative Editor
This installment captures the balancing act between having a healthy academic and social life.
Surprisingly Difficult with Kayla Miller: balancing
Ms. Marvel and a Muslim’s Perspective
Ms. Marvel and a Muslim’s Perspective
The Last Of Us adaptation feels grounded and real
The Last Of Us adaptation feels grounded and real
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