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Juniors Neajai Lewis and Emerson Gillam-Shaffer walk to protest the violence happening in Gaza.

Students walk out in protest of the Israel-Palestine war

Brie Quick and Ella Morofsky November 15, 2023

  “We are living through history and we can change it now instead of regretting it later,” sophomore Omar Elghawy proclaimed to his peers. “History repeats itself again.” Elghawy...

Senior Keegan McIntyre runs out of bounds after receiving a pass from QB Braylen Amos in the Huskies matchup against St. Joe on September 29. Portage Northern went on to secure a 48-22 victory.  in the Huskies matchup against St. Joe on September 29. Portage Northern went on to secure a 48-22 victory.

Varsity football defeats St. Joseph high school 48-22

Brie Quick, Ella Morofsky, Abby Hosler, and Ian Eby October 3, 2023

On Friday, September 29th, 2023 the Portage Northern varsity football team brought themselves to a 6-0 record with a 48-22 win over St. Joseph High School. The game featured a variety of pregame...

Featured students shared their favorite Spring Break photos with the NL staff.

Stories from Spring Break

Whether students stayed home or spent time abroad, there were lots of stories to tell from Spring Break 2023.

Students shine at fourth annual Peoples Choice Awards

Students shine at fourth annual People’s Choice Awards

Bryana Quick, Jackson Barnard, Annabelle Bartz, Abby Hosler, Ella Morofsky, Kayla Malaski, Avery Bogemann, Trevor Anderson, Kennedy Beck, Mariah McCollough, Ash Weller, Lauren Pernie, Mitchell Barnard, Chase VanderWalle, Ashton Hall April 7, 2023

On the evening of March 20, 2023, 53 students gathered in the auditorium for the fourth annual People’s Choice Awards. Unlike other celebrations, like Student of the Month and Academic Awards, the...

Junior Anna Wiltzer braves the wind and rain with her homemade sign to protest gun violence in Wednesdays student walk out.

Students walk out to protest gun violence amid wind and rain

Not even thunder, lightning, heavy rain, 55 mph wind gusts and a Tornado Watch could deter students from walking out to protest gun violence on Wednesday, April 5. “We are tired of gun violence and want...

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 February 18, 2023

Michelle Karpinski, the Community Relations Manager for Portage Public Schools, is an adventurous person. Far more than that led her to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, fulfilling a dream that...

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

Abby Hosler February 17, 2023

"Religion is valuable for some as it provides a sense of security and comfort, an assurance in one’s values and identity. Some people find that value in loving Jesus; I find that value in Judaism,"...

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

Brie Quick, Editor in Chief February 8, 2023

“At approximately 9:35 a.m. on February 7, 2023, a call came into the Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) Information Center reporting an active shooter at Portage Northern High School,”...

Senior Turab Alam wins city of Kalamazoo social justice award

Senior Turab Alam wins city of Kalamazoo social justice award

Jackson Barnard, Editor in Chief February 8, 2023

On January 17, 2023, senior IB diploma candidate, entrepreneur, and aspiring philanthropist Turab Alam was awarded the Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War (KNOW) Social Justice youth award at Kalamazoo...

The Last Of Us adaptation feels grounded and real

The Last Of Us adaptation feels grounded and real

Avery Bogemann, Veteran Staff Writer February 7, 2023

The Last of Us, a video game turned into aTV show on the streaming service HBO max, hit screens on January 15th, 2023. The game was originally made by the company NaughtyDog in 2013, and quickly became...

Kayla and Abbys Huskies Eats: Fiesta Burrito and Kumo Hibachi and Sushi

Kayla and Abby’s Huskies Eats: Fiesta Burrito and Kumo Hibachi and Sushi

Kayla Malaski and Abby Hosler February 2, 2023

“Huskie Eats with Kayla and Abby” is the best place to find all you need to know about student-friendly restaurants around Portage. Join us as we spread positive food culture and explore hidden gems...

The cover of this installments book Shatter Me.

Bookish with Avery Bogemann: Shatter Me

Avery Bogemann, Veteran Staff Writer February 1, 2023

The Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi was a genuine surprise for me; I never would have expected how much I’d like it. Going in I was a little apprehensive, as the blurb on the back didn’t appeal...

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