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Communiteen Read continues at Portage Northern

Communiteen Read continues at Portage Northern

Astrid Code, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

Every year, a young adult book is chosen to be read throughout the Portage community, especially by teens. This year, that book is The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau. Throughout March, there were events...

The first four people getting their blood drawn on the morning of blood drive.

2019 Spring Blood Drive

Natalie Grinder, Staff Writer March 22, 2019

Have you ever wanted to do something that could do some good in the world. Well the blood drive that comes to the school twice a year is a perfect time to do it. You could save 3 lives just by one donation...

PNHS participants Kalina Dusenberry, Malia Sinkler, and Abigayle Kelly pose in front of the Kalamazoo crest

12th Annual Mayor and City Council for a Day

Rawan Alsaedi, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

Every year, the city of Portage honors high school students for their interest in local government, and the way they strive to make a change despite their young age. On Tuesday, February 26th, the city...

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...

This poster was found all around the halls of Portage Northern in the weeks leading up to Breadlift

Breadlift: behind the scenes

Natalie Grinder, Staff Writer March 8, 2019

Portage Northern High School does a lot of events, especially ones for the community. One of the events that strikes the most love in people's hearts is Breadlift. It is for the March of Dimes, and raises...

 Homecoming court bows as the crowd cheers for them at the pep assembly.

An inside look at Winterfest

Astrid Code, Staff Writer March 8, 2019

The week of January 28, students and staff alike participated in dress-up days, a pep assembly, and a dance as part of Winterfest. Winterfest was made possible by the work of the Student Senate. In order...

PN welcomes new Asian Cultures Club

PN welcomes new Asian Cultures Club

Brianna Neuhouser, Website Editor March 1, 2019

As students listen to the fourth hour announcements, they’ve probably heard about Asian Cultures Club, where students are invited to come learn about cultures from the opposite side of the world.   The...

Portage Northern was chosen to participate in the NAEP standardized test

Portage Northern was chosen to participate in the NAEP standardized test

Cameron Myers, News Editor March 1, 2019

On February 14th, 2019, PN was chosen to participate in a standardized test, the NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress). This testing is backed by the Nation's Report Card to help provide information...

Interact Club members Snigda Narisetty, Rawan Alsaedi, Sara Gleason, Fahima Hossen, Zainab Fayyaz, Elena Aleman, and Peter Todd visit the Portage Rotary Club to showcase how their partnership has developed over the past 8 years. Photo by Mark Bielang.

Interact Club pairs with Young Dems to give back to the community

Arushi Mithal, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

Portage Northern High Schools Interact club provides a way for students to help out individuals in need in the Portage Community. Everyone who is interested is always allowed to attend any one of the meetings...

Unprecedented number of snow days disrupt the school schedule

Unprecedented number of snow days disrupt the school schedule

Liam Fagan, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

On Wednesday, February 13th, Portage Public Schools cancelled school for the 11th time since January 21st. Since that time, the entire state has been afflicted by a series of winter storms bringing with...

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...

Interact Club hosts their annual Lunches for Lives event

Interact Club hosts their annual Lunches for Lives event

Rawan Alsaedi, Journalism 1 Writer October 31, 2018

The Lunches for Lives Committee, hosted by Interact Club, has been planning the annual Lunches for Lives event all week. Held Friday October 26th, during first and second lunches, the vent raises money...

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