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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

Dear Evan Hansen Soundtrack Review

Dear Evan Hansen Soundtrack Review

Abby Seeber, Opinion Editor March 1, 2017

On December 4, 2016, Dear Evan Hansen, a new musical, opened just outside of Times Square New York. Fans heard the solo “Waving Through the Window,” in early November and instantly fell in love. Followers...

James and the Giant Peach Review

Lexi Gavlas, Spotlight editor February 28, 2017

As a former West Middle School Musical alum, I thought that this year’s WMS production of James and the Giant Peach was an absolute delight.  Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories,...

45 thoughts I have at the dentist

45 thoughts I have at the dentist

Abby Seeber, Opinion Editor February 20, 2017

It smells like toothbrushes in here. Oh! Thank god, it’s about time they came to get me. Why do they put this chair so far down? I need sunglasses. When did they stop giving me sunglasses? ...

The Alamo: closing soon! Visit now!

The Alamo: closing soon! Visit now!

Sal DelVecchio, Staff Writer February 17, 2017

Whether you were going to see a new flick by yourself or if you have a “plus-one,” The Alamo in Kalamazoo was probably the place you were eying. The Alamo offers movies that range from the new box...

Valentines Day: a day of love for all

Valentine’s Day: a day of love for all

Mackenzie Brey and Cameron Schaefer February 14, 2017

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, Single's Awareness Day, or none of the above, you likely have something in common with one of our featured romantic or friend couples.     Erik...

Moana: Disney’s new Polynesian Princess

Moana: Disney’s new Polynesian Princess

Brianna Neuhouser, J1 staff writer January 17, 2017

If you have little siblings, I’m sure your house has been abuzz with talk of the newest Disney blockbuster, Moana. I know mine has been, mostly because I blast the soundtrack every night. This newest...

Meryl Streep’s Controversial Golden Globe Acceptance Speech

Gabbie Byers, J1 Staff Writer January 16, 2017

After Meryl Streep accepted the Cecil B. Demille award Sunday at the Golden Globes, she left the audience and millions watching speechless. While most award winners take the time to personally thank those...

City of Stars, Review of the 74th Annual Academy Awards

Abby Seeber, Opinion Editor January 10, 2017

The following article will be presented to you in CinemaScope**   ** This is a reference to La La Land. It’s cheeky if you get it.   I was immensely excited for the 74th Academy...

Hairspray Live! Review

Hairspray Live! Review

Abigail Seeber, Opinion Editor December 9, 2016

     Wake up, Teenage Baltimore! Hairspray Live! hit your television last night and has been highly anticipated for the past four months. After watching every single second of it last night, I have...

Lights, Camera, Action: PN drama takes viewers Into the Woods

Cameron Myers, J1 Staff Member December 5, 2016

This year, Portage Northern is presenting Into the Woods, a show about plot twist of your favorite fairy tales you heard when we were all younger. But making this a magical show needs a little help from...

Written Words: Warsan Shire’s Poetry

Issra Said, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

Born on 1 August 1988, Warsan Shire is a Kenyan-born Somali poet based in the UK. At the age of twenty-eight the Young Poet Laureate has published three poetry books, her most recent one being Her Blue...

A Seat at the Table: Solange’s Pro-black Album

Issra Said, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

After four long years of no tunes from singer-songwriter Solange Knowles, her third studio album, A Seat at the Table, was released by Saint Records and Columbia Records on September 30, 2016. The album...

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