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The Prowler

The student news site of Plainfield North High School

The Prowler

The student news site of Plainfield North High School

The Prowler

Wrapping up our year with music

Wrapping up our year with music

Julia Wild, Feature Editor December 12, 2024

December is the month for wrapping gifts, closing out the year, and Spotify stats.  Spotify Wrapped is a marketing campaign created by the music streaming service Spotify. It tells Spotify users their...

Climate change destroys ecosystem

Climate change destroys ecosystem

Nooreen Hussaini, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

From starting a car to turning on the heat to be warm, fossil fuels are constantly being burnt. Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which later causes global warming. Global warming...

Hanukkah History

Hanukkah History

Jojo Koldoff, Graphic Editor December 12, 2024

The twinkle of candles, the aroma of sizzling latkes, and the warmth of family gatherings signal the arrival of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. For eight nights each winter, Jewish families worldwide...

Ramadan till dawn

Julia Wild, Feature Editor December 12, 2024

Each year, Muslims worldwide eagerly await the sighting of the new crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islamic culture, and the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.  “It...

Bewitched by mass hysteria

Jojo Koldoff, Graphic Editor November 21, 2024

In 1692, the small Puritan town of Salem, Massachusetts became the site of one of the most infamous events in American history. The Salem Witch Trials, a period marked by fear, superstition, and mass hysteria,...

Scientifically autumn

Brianna Gonzalez, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

As autumn returns, the beauty of the fall colors falling from the trees hints it is that time of year. The yellow, red, purple, orange and brown are a perfect sight all around. As the time of day shortens...

Swiftly taking over fall feels

Julia Wild, Feature Editor November 9, 2024

It’s that time of year again: pumpkin carving and painting, apple picking, hay rides, haunted houses, crisp air, crunchy leaves, and pumpkin spice everything. Playing in the background like a soundtrack...

Young, already rocking on stage

Jojo Koldoff, Graphics Editor September 26, 2024

A 17-year-old student quietly shines in the high school setting, playing her guitar with skill and dedication. Senior Emma Schulze demonstrates a notable level of skill in her craft, even with the chaos...

Hunger Action Month stirs hope

Nooreen Hussaini, Online Editor September 26, 2024

In the month of September, the Feeding America: U.S. Hunger Relief Organization starts a campaign called Hunger Action Month. This organization helps over 13 million households around the U.S. gain...

Pickleball trend takes over

Katrina Nalle, News Editor May 8, 2024

In the vast world of sports, there’s a new craze captivating the nation.   Tennis, ping-pong or badminton come to mind when thinking of the classic racquet and paddle sports, but recently...

How much work is too much?

Nooreen Hussaini, Staff Reporter April 2, 2024

Most North students end their labors at 2:10 p.m., but for sophomore Samria Bokieva the real work is just beginning .  After school Bokieva is bombarded with homework from her 2 AP classes and other subjects....

Convenience foods proven junk

Katrina Nalle, News Editor April 2, 2024

Between savoring crispy cheese curds to smooth chocolate custard, nothing separates senior Cassidy Stephenson and her Culver’s meals.   Stephenson is one of Americans who indulge in both sweet...

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