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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

Omaha North High School student walks down the hallway. Administration has recently started cracking down on tardies. 
PHOTO BY LIBERTY STUART

Move fast, get to class

Liberty Stuart, News writer December 16, 2022

Operation Get to Class replaces hall sweeps Omaha North High School has experienced a constant issue with students being tardy to class and skipping in the hallways. This year, in order to fix the...

Initiative Measure 433 raises minimum wage for Nebraskans

Shelbie Rudiger, Magazine writer December 16, 2022

Nebraska’s Initiative Measure 433 was passed on November 8 during the midterm election with the intent that by 2026 the minimum wage would be $15 per hour. Nebraskans who voted for the measure...

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Spring forward forever

Liberty Stuart, News writer December 16, 2022

Permanent daylight saving time passed in the U.S. Senate On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that would permanently implement daylight saving time starting in the spring of 2023....

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: more than just SAD

Desiree Hausman, News writer December 16, 2022

Loss of interest in normal everyday activity and daytime sleepiness, along with feelings of irritability, despair, guilt and worthlessness, are common symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),...

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Domestic violence active awareness

Lily Harper, Magazine writer November 28, 2022

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). It was established by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (NCADV), which is an organization, “dedicated to...

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Refugee Empowerment Center empowers refugees

Desiree Hausman, News writer November 28, 2022

The definition of refugee is a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to well-founded fear of persecution. This is why there are refugee programs...

S’Marious Henderson, 11, makes a tackle at Grand Island High School on October 28. The Vikings lost the game with a final score of 35-28. 
PHOTO CREDIT TO S’MARIOUS HENDERSON

Viking football season comes to an end

Angie Twombly, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2022

Omaha North Viking varsity football team ended their season after only making it into the first round of playoffs, losing against the Grand Island Islanders on October 28. The team had a winning...

Students board the charter bus on its way to Doane. They spent the day at the university, touring the campus and talking to college representatives.

Seniors see some schools

Nayera Abdessalam, Managing Editor and Backpage writer November 9, 2022

As seniors look to the future, and the possibility of attending college next year, staff at North have set up college visits to Nebraska-area schools for prospective students. These visits give North seniors...

School’s out for “Spooky Season”

Zoe Law, Opinion and Entertainment writer November 4, 2022

This year on October 31st and November 1st all Omaha Public School (OPS) students do not have school. On October 31st there is teacher training and time for collaboration. November 1st is used as a teacher...

Omaha’s protected bike lane remains

Vivian Landis, Editor in Chief November 4, 2022

In July of 2021, Omaha opened its first protected bike lane, which is referred to as the Market to Midtown Bikeway. Located along the south side of Harney Street, the lane runs from 10th Street all the...

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema closes

Liberty Stuart, News writer November 4, 2022

On October 9, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Midtown had its final movie showing before closing its doors forever. Known for being one of the few theaters in Omaha to serve food with their showings, the...

Educators Rising returns to North

Inaya Henley, Sports and Features writer October 24, 2022

Sydnie McNeal, North English teacher, and Addison Krebs, North science teacher, are working to bring together a young educators group that was put on pause after the COVID-19 pandemic hit. They...

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