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

Despite concerns, security follows policy

Dominick Bartels, News Writer January 20, 2020

In schools throughout the nation, security guards are a staple of the high school experience. Between yelling, “get to class,” breaking up a fight, or building rapport with students, it is hard for...

New Streaming service, “Disney+” released on November 12, 2019

Jaeden Johnson, Entertainment Writer December 3, 2019

In September 2017, Disney announced plans to create its own streaming service to challenge Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. Just over a year later, that service was given a name, “Disney+”...

Gang violence affects students

Megan Bechtolt, News Writer November 19, 2019

There are many factors to choosing a high school for yourself or your child. One big component is how much violence is brought into the school. Gang violence is a part of every school, no matter the...

As allegations begin to pile up, impeachment looms

Dominick Bartels, News Writer October 31, 2019

From the moment Donald Trump was elected on November 8th, 2016, impeachment has been front and center in American politics. From Russian interference in the 2016 election and tax returns to, most recently,...

Shooting in Odessa, TX, 25 injured, 7 killed

Mathieu Marcoux, News Writer September 22, 2019

On September 1st, 2019 there was a shooting in Midland and Odessa, Texas. There was 25 people were wounded and 7 where killed by the shooter. The shooter, Seth Ator, was equipped with an AR style...

Farmers Market opens up due to warm weather

Jaeden Johnson, Entertainment Writer June 10, 2019

Omaha’s Farmers Markets has a selection of local produce, bedding plants and fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, meats, cheeses, specialty items, and more from over 120 local vendors. The farmers markets...

OPS Budgeting After Bond

Paige Anthony, News Editor June 10, 2019

On Wednesday Dec. 4th, a meeting at Alfonza W. Davis was held to discuss plans for a potential high school off 156th and Ida.   Cheryl Logan, OPS superintendent, spoke at the meeting and discussed...

College admissions scandal not only affects parents, but effects the students

Jaeden Johnson, Entertainment Writer May 5, 2019

Over 33 parents including, Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman were a part of the college admission scandal. The 2019 college admission bribery scandal is a conspiracy to influence students college admissions...

DECA provides business experience

Moolaw Soe, Features Writer April 16, 2019

DECA is an organization that specifically targets the field of business and marketing. They not only help students become better leaders and entrepreneurs for college and the business world, but they constantly...

Lack of subs causes teachers to lose plan period

Dominick Bartels, News Writer April 16, 2019

Omaha Public Schools (OPS) “seems to be” experiencing a shortage in substitute teachers causing regular classroom teachers to have to cover classes during their plan period, Lynne Braddock, assistant...

FDA rekindles tobacco product conversation

Emily Mann, News Editor April 16, 2019

In 2015, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported high school cigarette smoking to be at 10.6 percent, the lowest number seen within two decades prior. Since this, the number of high...

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