The morning after Hurricane Melissa passed, the streets of Jamaica were unrecognizable. Roads had turned to rivers, homes stood roofless, and schools that once stood as places of learning were converted...
While most ninth graders are just trying their best to memorize the code to their lockers or pass tricky algebra tests, freshman Kai-Xavier Santos is busying himself in the world of art. From raw sketches...
Award show season is never without the headlines, whether it be the newest fashion craze, record-breaking winner, or pop-culture vocal stim. The 2026 Grammys proved to be no exception — though instead...
“The martial arts is a search for something inside. It’s not just a physical discipline.” - Brandon Lee
There was always something magnetic about watching people fight with nothing but...
Every February, students have to make the difficult decision of which classes they will pick for the following year. Will they take honors or core? Will they choose art or weightlifting? This year, Portage...
People laughing and pointing at me as my eyes start to tear up on the playground is something that will live with me forever. I grew up in a wealthier community where most of my peers had more than me...
After 35 years at Portage Northern, history teacher, colleague, and friend Kimberly Palmer takes on the new journey of retirement. While a bittersweet goodbye, Mrs. Palmer’s teaching leaves an impact...
Every year since immigrating from China in 2018, junior Eliza Yuan has been dancing and performing to celebrate Chinese New Year. “This is my favorite part of the year, especially if I get to perform,”...
The drama department at PN would be a mess behind the stage due to all the moving parts that live theatre brings. However, there is someone who brings organization to the backstage area. Behind the organization...
Your phone is with you 24 hours a day every day. It goes to the bathroom with you, it sleeps in your room at night, and it's always listening… always. But no one’s listening in on a high school student...
On January 20, 2025 President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated for a second time. On that same day, the president signed multiple executive orders, one of which was to reinterpret the 14th Amendment to...
