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The North Star Online

The official news site of J.W. North High School

The North Star Online

The official news site of J.W. North High School

The North Star Online

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Homeless people living on the side of the street in the US.

Homelessness on the Rise

Jonathan Sanchez September 21, 2023

As one drives through the streets of Riverside, one can’t help but notice the homeless on the streets as more of them appear every year. You may see them pushing around a shopping cart, holding a sign...

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Dangerous Compliments

Joanna Martinez Garcia September 20, 2023

Compliments are typically used to make a person feel good or to praise them. They could be used before and after a big event. Even a positive comment, on someone's style. Even with positive and encouraging...

An assortment of musical instruments in an Istanbul music store.

Shedding Light On The Unknown Musicians Of John W. North

Jameson Crawford, Staff Reporter September 20, 2023

There are definitely lots of musical themes and musical events here at John W. North whether it's the plays that the school put on in the theater or their choir classes. What about the musicians that aren't...

The spotless giraffe calf with its mother.

World’s Only Spotless Giraffe!

Sharon Ma, News Editor September 19, 2023

Breaking news: last month, a completely spotless reticulated giraffe, possibly the only one in the world, was born at the Brights Zoo in Tennessee.  Reticulated giraffes (Giraffa reticulata) are one...

Senioritis

Senioritis

Gwen Gollihar, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 17, 2023

It is nearing the end of the school year. Spring break is over, college applications have been sent in and accepted, and everyone is getting ready to be in summer mode. All of these things means that students,...

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Transformation-Flavored Coca-Cola

Sharon Ma, Features Editor May 17, 2023

Coca-Cola is out with their newest, limited-edition soda- “Coke Move”, a drink that supposedly tastes like transformations. Created in collaboration with artist Rosalia, it is supposedly “the boldest...

Bye Bye Birdie

Tiffany Tran May 16, 2023

As spring rolls around, so does North’s annual school musical! This year the huskies have decided to perform the production of Bye Bye Birdie! The musical tells the story of rock ‘n’ roll singer...

The Party Don’t Start Til Peeps Walk In

The Party Don’t Start Til Peeps Walk In

Sarai Gross, Polaris Editor May 16, 2023

New unusual flavors of Peeps Marshmallow Candies are in stores as of 2023. Peeps are marshmallows rolled in colorful sugar, usually chick or bunny shaped. Not only do the marshmallows have a whimsical...

Our 2023-2024 USL Executives!

Isabella Guzman, News Editor May 16, 2023

With the school year coming to an end, it means out with the old and in with the new! Let’s meet our 2023-2024 USL Executives! Alonna Vaipulu - 2023-2024 USL President “Although there are some...

Bus Shortage: How it Affected VAPA

Isabella Guzman, News Editor May 16, 2023

Festival, or assessment day, has always been a huge deal to VAPA students. What typically goes into festival performances are months of practice on pieces picked by the directors to be judged for a grade....

A Final Farewell

Gwen Gollihar, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 16, 2023

As this school year comes to an end, it is coming to a time where we are looking forward to the summer and our relaxing and fun break ahead. However, it is important to also prepare for the upcoming school...

North: Go Green!

Leticia Velasquez May 16, 2023

California weather has been quite volatile and the weather patterns in Riverside are a mess. In the same week of school, students experience both the harsh beaming sun and gloomy rainfall, sometimes even...

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