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The student news site of Omaha North High Magnet School

The North Star

The student news site of Omaha North High Magnet School

The North Star

The student news site of Omaha North High Magnet School

The North Star

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The science behind love

Grace Jennings, Co-Editor in Chief February 20, 2024

Love is an emotion that causes people to feel a pull toward one another, this emotion is caused by dopamine.  Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the human brain that makes a human feel emotion according...

Unveiling the legacy of cupid

Unveiling the legacy of cupid

Zareena Abdessalam, Co-Editor in Chief February 20, 2024

February has been celebrated as the month of love since the 14th century. More specifically, the 14th day of the month is celebrated as Valentine’s Day. This day is often correlated with the symbols...

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Catfishing on the rise

Tatyanna Estwick, Feature and Sports Writer February 20, 2024

Social media is filled with over 4.8 billion people. It has entertaining content such as vlogs, tutorials, comedy, drama, dance, etc. A lot of the content can be found on famous apps such as YouTube, Instagram,...

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Steps to getting help from domestic abuse situations

Grace Jennings, Co-Editor in Chief February 20, 2024

*This story mentions domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, and other topics that may be upsetting to readers. If you are struggling or have been in a domestic abuse relationship before, there are people...

Winter gear

Angelina Pur, Feature and Sports Writer January 10, 2024

Winter gear is essential when the temperature drops, and snow starts falling. It all comes down to dressing elegantly, affectionately, and comfortably during the chilly winter months.  There is...

North in preparation for the centennial year

Zareena Abdessalam, Co-Editor in Chief January 10, 2024

Omaha North High School has been striving for success over the many years it has been open. The 2024-2025 school year will mark the 100th year Omaha North has been opened and assisting students.   Omaha...

Oma-Dome: Fact or fiction

Oma-Dome: Fact or fiction

Zareena Abdessalam, Co-Editor in Chief January 10, 2024

People tend to know about the Super Dome in New Orleans and its’ affiliation with football, but perhaps not as many are familiar with the “Oma-Dome”.  Throughout Omaha’s history, the...

The Israel-Palestine conflict

Mica Apel, Opinion and Entertainment Writer January 10, 2024

Hamas is a name that does not mean much to the average American who doesn’t watch the news. However, Hamas is the name of the terrorist organization that recently made headlines for firing rockets and...

Grace Jennings, Co-Editor in Chief December 19, 2023

North’s unified bowling team

Grace Jennings, Co-Editor in Chief December 19, 2023

In 2021 North high school started their unified bowling team after not having one. This team gives students with disabilities a chance to be incorporated into the sports aspect of education.   “I...

The new football field was set to finish by December 15, 2023 after receiving funds from the Omaha Public Schools.

A field fit for champions

Olivia McCrossin, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2023

Omaha North High School’s sporting scene is set to receive a boost with the grand unveiling of a new football field. From its meticulously manicured turf to its new amenities.    SprinTurf, LLC,...

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North and South Omaha Recovery Grant Program

Zareena Abdessalam, Co-Editor in Chief November 9, 2023

In March 2020, when schools first started to shut down, it would have been near impossible to predict the effects that COVID-19 had on the community. Based on a report by students at the University of...

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