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The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light
The student news site of Portage Northern High School

The Northern Light
Malcolm Gaynor

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief

I have been on the NL staff for two years, and I have been the co-editor-in-chief since the end of last year. I enjoy covering sports, both professional and school. I like being on staff to have my voice and writing heard and to cover important topics and events. I also love being on staff because I really enjoy reading and writing. When I’m not writing, you can find my playing baseball or soccer.

All content by Malcolm Gaynor
Police shootings: a portrait of the data

Police shootings: a portrait of the data

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2020
Before every game, the team gets together and everyone high fives each other, which we call the “five finger discount.” This picture is from the state championship game, the last Huskie baseball game for both the 5 seniors and 12 juniors on the team.

Saying goodbye to my senior season

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
April 6, 2020
Welcome to another installment of Sports Minute with Malcolm where our editor in chief talks about the biggest sports news.

The MLB’s worst offseason decision

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2020
Men's basketball edges Gull Lake in triple overtime

Men’s basketball edges Gull Lake in triple overtime

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2020
Huskies hand PC their second loss of the season

Huskies hand PC their second loss of the season

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2020
Parents, students adjust to an education without E squared

Parents, students adjust to an education without E squared

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2020
Senior Jonah Pilnick drives past a Portage Central defender during their 2-1 loss in the regular season. The rivals are set to face off in a rematch in the second round of the District tournament. The Huskies have already taken revenge on Kalamazoo Central and Lakeshore this postseason following regular season losses, and will look to do the same to PC. "We hit a little bit of a low in the middle of the season, but we are now playing the way that Huskies should play," said Pilnick. Photo courtesy of Katie Kean Steil.

Men’s soccer pushes into the post-season following silver division conference victory

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2019
Senior Jonah Pilnick drives past a Portage Central defender during their 2-1 loss in the regular season. The rivals are set to face off in a rematch in the second round of the District tournament. The Huskies have already taken revenge on Kalamazoo Central and Lakeshore this postseason following regular season losses, and will look to do the same to PC. "We hit a little bit of a low in the middle of the season, but we are now playing the way that Huskies should play," said Pilnick. Photo courtesy of Katie Kean Steil.

Soccer prepares for Districts following silver division conference victory

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2019
After over 40 years of offering a center based gifted program in elementary schools, Portage Public Schools has elected to eliminate the E-Squared program. “E-squared was a program that would became one of the highlights of my educational career,” said senior Arjav Patel, who is now a KAMSC student at PNHS.

Portage Public Schools to eliminate E-Squared program for gifted and talented elementary students

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2019
The Huskies celebrate on the field after winning the first ever state championship in school history. "We always talk about having a championship culture, it was important for us to get a championship to go with it," said senior Tyler Helgeson. "It was our goal the whole year."

Portage Northern baseball wins first ever division 1 state championship in historic season

Malcolm Gaynor, Editor in Chief
July 2, 2019
Portage Northern baseball wins districts, rolls on through the regional and on to the state final four

Portage Northern baseball wins districts, rolls on through the regional and on to the state final four

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
June 10, 2019
Turf lives and dies as real grass does, but with much harsher side effects

Turf Monster: how do the new Portage Northern turf facilities contribute to injuries?

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
While multi-year deals might be attractive to players, are they really the best option?

Are long term MLB deals a good idea?

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
March 13, 2019
Huskie hockey team approaches playoffs

Huskie hockey team approaches playoffs

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
Senior Tori Jackson fights to keep the ball away from a Mattawan post player. Photo by Patrick Nothaft.

Boy’s basketball season ends with loss to Mattawan

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
The American Association of Football

The American Association of Football

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
February 20, 2019
Cranberry sauce: the original and the best turkey topping

Cranberry sauce: the original and the best turkey topping

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
November 20, 2018
The men's team comes together for a pep talk before running at St. Joe.

Cross country earns top, reserve spot at conference championships

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
Annie Betts' favorite moment of the season was her performance in the Comstock Invitational. "I had never shot a 37 before," Betts said, "and it was really, really interesting and fun."

Freshman golfer Annie Betts advances to states

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
October 18, 2018
Junior midfielder Levi Crooks leaps over a PC defender in the first round of the league tournament. The Huskies lost 1-0, despite controlling play for most of the game. The Mustangs went on to win the tournament, and PN came in third. Photo courtesy of Portage Central parent photographers.

Huskie soccer prepares for regional tournament

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
October 11, 2018
School Resource Officer Nate Slavin in his office command center, where he closely monitored the event and made the determination to initiate the precautionary lock-up for student safety.

[Photo] School goes on cautionary lockup following an attempted unarmed robbery at Walgreens on West Milham

The Staff
October 4, 2018
The team lines up against the Portage Central offense. The Huskie defense battled hard, forcing multiple turnovers and stops. "It was just a hard battling football game," said junior linebacker and fullback Greg Lapetina.

The first home football game brought out the best of Huskie Nation

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
Baseball team falls to Grand Ledge in delayed regional final

Baseball team falls to Grand Ledge in delayed regional final

Malcolm Gaynor, Sports Editor
June 13, 2018
Baseball team wins districts; keeps regional hopes alive

Baseball team wins districts; keeps regional hopes alive

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
June 11, 2018
PNXC welcomes new coach James Young

PNXC welcomes new coach James Young

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
The track team runs...without a track

The track team runs…without a track

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Short as a member of the group Proclamation Brass.

Remembering Mr. Short, a WMS band icon

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
Athletes transition to spring sports

Athletes transition to spring sports

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Hand writing Time to Get Paid with marker on transparent wipe board.

PNHS students join the workforce early

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
Linus Mallet prepares to help lead alpine ski team to success

Linus Mallet prepares to help lead alpine ski team to success

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
GSA helps PN embrace diversity

GSA helps PN embrace diversity

Malcolm Gaynor, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018

Yes

Malcolm Gaynor, staff writer
February 14, 2018
Bengals vs. Steelers: when is a rivalry too much?

Bengals vs. Steelers: when is a rivalry too much?

Malcolm Gaynor, Journalism 1 Staff Writer
January 4, 2018
Ace was finally able to come and recuperate.

Midnight Dog Surgery

Malcolm Gaynor, Journalism 1 Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
SSR shouldn't be a required part of seminar

SSR shouldn’t be a required part of seminar

Malcolm Gaynor, Journalism 1 Writer
November 6, 2017
Dangerous driving affects school zones

Dangerous driving affects school zones

Malcolm Gaynor, Journalism 1 Writer
October 20, 2017
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