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The Northern Light

Elevator Trap Door

The elevator conspiracy

Maddy Conklin, Entertainment April 22, 2015

“What’s that skunk smell?” says the typical innocent student who doesn’t know any better. Although they are similar scents, most of our school knows that the elevator at the end of the hallway...

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One Down, Four to Go: Zayn Malik Leaves 1D

Zach Tenney, Staff Writer (11) April 1, 2015

Zayn Malik, member of the boy band One Direction, announced recently that he will be going off in a new direction. Thankfully, that new direction is away. Zayn has chosen to leave One Direction, saying...

Big Kid Timeout

Big Kid Timeout

Lexi Kava, Staff Writer March 19, 2015

  So there you are. Sitting in a hard chair, pencil balanced on your nose, gum popping loudly and eyes glued to the clock. The teacher is sitting behind you, eyes staring into your soul. You’re supposed...

Double Standards: The New View on Dueling Genders

Double Standards: The New View on Dueling Genders

Allison McKenzie, Staff Writer March 17, 2015

“You’re always gonna have haters,” says Meghana Venugopal (11), about double standards in the entertainment industry. Throughout the years, double standards have become a large debate especially...

The destructiveness of social media: Is it really that social?

The destructiveness of social media: Is it really that social?

Vince Cortellessa, Staff Writer February 25, 2015

 Social media can be an outlet for many when it comes to everyday stress relief or even just kicking back on the couch after a long day of school and checking out the latest sports or news stories. Following...

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Portage Northern’s Courtyard

Gray Wilson, Sports Editor January 21, 2015

Six years ago, with the addition of the science wing here at Portage Northern, construction changed a parking lot into a small courtyard with a sidewalk leading from one hallway to another.  However,...

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The personality in 1.123

Alaina Taylor, Opinion Editor January 21, 2015

“She’s always happy and nice. I feel really comfortable in her classroom,” said Ni Pham (11). “[She’s] welcoming,” said Andrew Teller (11).  “She was fantastic… one of the nicest teachers...

Rating what was in the stocking

Rating what was in the stocking

Olivia Cessna, News Editor December 21, 2014

Socks: Socks. Fuzzy, patterned, knee, footie, toe, the possibilities are honestly endless. What is not endless, however, is the need for these articles of clothing. We need socks to keep us warm and...

IB: Tool or Torture?

IB: Tool or Torture?

Alaina Taylor, Opinion Editor December 18, 2014

Pulling hair, drying tears, stressing over due dates and caffeine-induced all nighters. IB Diploma candidates and students are familiar with all of the above afflictions. But is this arduous process really...

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PC

Lily Antor, Northern Light Entertainment Editor, PNHS December 15, 2014

Leaving my house particularly early for a Thursday morning, I climbed into my car and started on my usual morning route. As I neared Milham and Oakland, however, I did not turn left but instead continued...

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PN

Isabella Wilson, Central Stampede Entertainment Editor, PCHS December 15, 2014

On Nov. 16, I was given the opportunity to attend Portage Northern High School for a day. Despite knowing many students who attend PN, I have to admit, I felt incredibly frazzled turning down Oregon Avenue...

Who runs the world?

Who runs the world?

Alaina Taylor, Opinion Editor November 20, 2014

I still remember the day that it happened. I was in class debating something with some of my friends. I was vehemently stating my case, a pretty sound one if I might add, and one guy interrupted me saying,...

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