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The Student News Site of St. Charles North High School

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Magen Kranz

Magen Kranz, Arts and Culture Editor

Magen is a staff writer for the Stargazer, this year she serves as our Arts and Culture Editor. She is a Junior and this is her third year on staff.

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Meet the Stars: Episode 4, Francesco Alongi

Magen Kranz and Ella Niehus
May 9, 2025
Seniors Lucia Pastrana and Aubrey Warnicke embracing some floor time.

[SATIRE] Why North needs floor o’clock

Magen Kranz, Pickleball Champ
March 28, 2025

Meet the Stars: Episode 3, Anna Gagne

Magen Kranz and Ella Niehus
January 31, 2025
Searching for the most "burning" hot chocolate

Searching for the most “burning” hot chocolate

Magen Kranz, Arts and Culture Editor
January 17, 2025
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[Photo] Behind the scenes of the annual Constellation Concert

Dominic Zhu, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
Gallery: Marching band travels to Cedar Point

Gallery: Marching band travels to Cedar Point

Magen Kranz, Melanie Jandura, Kevin Dobbeck, and Andrew Masters
November 8, 2024

Meet the Stars: Episode 2, Grayson Fuhr

Magen Kranz and Ella Niehus
November 1, 2024
The Great Stargazer Bake-Off: A search for the tastiest Halloween treat

The Great Stargazer Bake-Off: A search for the tastiest Halloween treat

Magen Kranz, Melanie Jandura, Tess Arendt, and Lynn Singh
October 25, 2024

Meet the Stars: Episode 1, Bobby Ward

Magen Kranz and Ella Niehus
October 18, 2024

Meet the Stars: Podcast Teaser

Magen Kranz and Ella Niehus
October 11, 2024
Brady Nightlinger and his Homecoming group.

Men’s Homecoming fashion reinvents previous social norms

Magen Kranz and Lynn Singh
October 4, 2024

[Video] [Video] Magen in the Halls: Ketchup on your hotdog edition

Magen Kranz, Tess Arendt, Jadyn Murvine, and Logan Harrison
May 10, 2024
Vampire Weekend’s new album is jam-packed with cultural criticism

Vampire Weekend’s new album is jam-packed with cultural criticism

Magen Kranz, Arts and Culture Editor
April 19, 2024
Gloria Momoh-Bedwell, sophomore

Gallery: St. Charles watches 2024 solar eclipse

Natalie Hannah, Tess Arendt, Quinlan Kyp-Johnson, and Magen Kranz
April 12, 2024
Dobbeck proposes to Wojo via saxophone.

[SATIRE] Band directors tie the knot

Magen Kranz, The Cookin’ Cat
April 1, 2024
Junior Gabrielle Geronimo showing up to Curling Team with her curling iron ready.

[SATIRE] Misunderstanding leads students to join Curling Team

Magen Kranz, The Cookin’ Cat
April 1, 2024
Swimmers prepare for a race during the state competition.

North boys swimmers competes at state competition

Magen Kranz and Ivy Riordan
March 1, 2024
Junior Anna Gagne, founder and editor in chief of "The STEAM Blog"

Anna Gagne creates “The STEAM Blog” to spread awareness to teenagers

Magen Kranz, Arts and Culture Editor
January 26, 2024
MSA and their 71 volunteers band together to pack over 20,000 meals

[Photo] MSA collaborates with Islamic Relief USA to pack meals for those in need

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
January 26, 2024
North's very own Derek Hibben conducts professional orchestra

North’s very own Derek Hibben conducts professional orchestra

Magen Kranz, Arts and Culture Editor
January 12, 2024
Senior Jake Furtney reaches for a pass.

Senior athletes reflect on their last seasons at North

Magen Kranz and Tyler Moore
December 15, 2023
Blue Fan Group members and their alumni decked out in North spirit at this year's homecoming game

Blue Fan Group named 2023 Illinois football student section of the year

Alyssa Kave and Magen Kranz
December 1, 2023
Is Laufey’s new album “Bewitched” as bewitching as the title implies?

Is Laufey’s new album “Bewitched” as bewitching as the title implies?

Magen Kranz, Arts and Culture Editor
December 1, 2023

[Video] Magen in the Halls: Soda vs Pop edition

Magen Kranz, Tyler Moore, Natalie Hannah, and Logan Harrison
December 1, 2023
Drew, Amie, Bethany and Paul Herrera pose in group photo.

Teacher Feature: The many Herreras

Alyssa Nava and Magen Kranz
November 3, 2023

[Video] Magen in the Halls: Candy Corn Edition

Magen Kranz, Tyler Moore, Jadyn Murvine, and Liza Goeders
October 27, 2023
North students and their German exchange students sightseeing in Germany

North Welcomes German Exchange Students Through Partnership Program

Tess Arendt and Magen Kranz
October 20, 2023

[Video] Magen in the Streets: Finish the Lyric Edition

Magen Kranz, Jadyn Murvine, Logan Harrison, and Tyler Moore
October 20, 2023
The dance team performs during a football halftime show.

Dance Team Prepares to Take on New Division

Magen Kranz, Arts and Culture Editor
October 13, 2023
Characters from some of Disney's most popular movies this summer.

Were Disney’s Movies a Hit or Skip this Summer?

Magen Kranz and Chloe Carlson
September 29, 2023
The North School Store and Snack Shack are both open from 4th through 7th period.

A Look Inside North’s School Store

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
September 22, 2023

[Video] Magen in the Halls: Pineapple on Pizza Edition

Magen Kranz, Jadyn Murvine, Holly Nguyen-Barba, and Max Fang
September 15, 2023
INCubator students and teachers at the 2023 Final Pitch Night.

North Business Class Encourages Entrepreneurial Creativity

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
September 15, 2023

[Video] Magen in the Halls: Gif vs. Jif Edition

Magen Kranz, Tyler Moore, and Max Fang
September 1, 2023
Theater Club playing a game at a meeting.

Drama Club and Tech Crew Unite to Form SCN Theater Club

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
September 1, 2023
Theater Club playing a game at their meeting in room 133.

[Photo] Actors and Writers of Hollywood Go on Strike

Melanie Jandura, News Editor
September 1, 2023
Magen asks about bananas.

Magen in the Halls: Banana Edition

Magen Kranz, Tess Arendt, Jei Jandura, and Tyler Moore
May 12, 2023
Magen in the Halls: Sandwiches Edition

Magen in the Halls: Sandwiches Edition

Magen Kranz, Jei Jandura, and Alex Bardouniotis
April 14, 2023
Magen in the Halls: Mac and Cheese Edition

Magen in the Halls: Mac and Cheese Edition

Magen Kranz, Tyler Moore, Jei Jandura, and Alex Bardouniotis
March 24, 2023
Gallery: What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Book You've Studied in English Class?

Gallery: What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Book You’ve Studied in English Class?

Jei Jandura and Magen Kranz
March 24, 2023
Magen in the Halls: Shamrock Shakes Edition

Magen in the Halls: Shamrock Shakes Edition

Magen Kranz, Tyler Moore, and Jei Jandura
March 17, 2023
Meet the Contestants for 2023 SCN Superstar!

Meet the Contestants for 2023 SCN Superstar!

Addie Grimm and Magen Kranz
March 17, 2023
Jake DiNatale and Gigi Gennarelli, seniors

The North Star Olympics Returns to North After Five Years

Tess Arendt and Magen Kranz
March 17, 2023
On March 2-4 members of DECA competed at state

DECA Competes at State

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
March 9, 2023
Gymnast Rachel Nicastro at state competition

Sophomore Gymnast Rachel Nicastro Competes in State Championship

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
March 3, 2023
Drew Surges competing against opponent at state competition

Senior Varsity Wrestler Drew Surges Competes in State Competition

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
March 3, 2023
Gallery: What is your Ideal Weather Scenario?

Gallery: What is your Ideal Weather Scenario?

Magen Kranz, Natalie Hannah, Tess Arendt, Alex Bardouniotis, Jei Jandura, Melanie Jandura, Addie Grimm, and Holly Nguyen-Barba
February 17, 2023
Valentine's Day can often cause arguments between partners. Everette Alhambra, freshman, and Lincoln Pixton, freshman.

Valentine’s Day: The Holiday That Only Ends Poorly

Magen Kranz, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
North dance team at Grossinger Motors Arena before competition

North Dance Team Finishes 14th at State Competition

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
February 10, 2023
Gallery: Who Do You Predict Will Win the Superbowl?

Gallery: Who Do You Predict Will Win the Superbowl?

Magen Kranz, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Certain North Classes Not Often Running Due to Low Enrollment

Certain North Classes Not Often Running Due to Low Enrollment

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
January 20, 2023
Gallery: North's New Year's Resolutions

Gallery: North’s New Year’s Resolutions

Magen Kranz, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
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