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The Student News Site of St. Charles North High School

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Tess Arendt

Tess Arendt, Features Editor

Tess is a staff writer for the Stargazer. She is a Junior, this is her third year on staff.

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(Natalie Hannah and Lynn Singh)

Trump-Vance campaign wins US 2024 Presidential Election

Tess Arendt and Melanie Jandura
November 8, 2024
Lincoln Pixton, junior and Bree Jaquez, senior

Gallery: Fall play, “The Penelopiad”

Olivia Burgan and Tess Arendt
November 8, 2024
Meet local politicians on the Kane County 2024 election ballot

Meet local politicians on the Kane County 2024 election ballot

Melanie Jandura, Tess Arendt, and Zoe Zars
November 1, 2024
(Natalie Hannah and Brianna DeWert)

First-time voters at North prepare for upcoming election

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
November 1, 2024
James Bryner and Calvin Reed with El Puente owner David Jimenez and the contents of the biking safety kits.

Student-run nonprofit strives to amplify St. Charles urban design

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
October 25, 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
Kendall's Kindness at the ribbon cutting for the mural.

City of St. Charles unveils new mural for Kendall’s Kindness

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
October 18, 2024
The midwest princess’s fall: Chappell Roan’s unconventional approach to fame

The midwest princess’s fall: Chappell Roan’s unconventional approach to fame

Tess Arendt and Lynn Singh
October 11, 2024
Connect More founder and president Reese Thomas at a club event.

New volunteer-based pilot club fosters connections with iconic board game

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
October 4, 2024
Why binge-watching culture ruins television

Why binge-watching culture ruins television

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
October 4, 2024
Brooke Mejdrich, junior

Gallery: USA Day

Jadyn Murvine, Lynn Singh, Natalie Hannah, and Tess Arendt
September 27, 2024
"A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" TV series was not as 'killing' as the book series

“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” TV series was not as ‘killing’ as the book series

Zoe Zars and Tess Arendt
September 27, 2024
Joanna Thompson and Sydney Murvine, freshmen

Gallery: Small Games

Lynn Singh, Tess Arendt, and Jadyn Murvine
September 27, 2024
New Assistant Principal for College and Career Readiness Katharine Gomez.

Katharine Gomez begins first year at North as new assistant principal of CCR

Tess Arendt and Hannah Stone
September 20, 2024
The North girls flag football team made their official debut on Sept. 18.

Girls flag football kicks off pilot season with game against Fremd

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
September 20, 2024
Clairo "Charm"s audience with third studio album

Clairo “Charm”s audience with third studio album

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
September 13, 2024

Know It All: Episode 0, The pilot preferred his sandwich plane

Lynn Singh and Tess Arendt
September 6, 2024
Kelsey Keith, Dean of Students

New Dean Kelsey Keith aims to help students succeed

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
August 30, 2024
TikTok faces a possible ban in the U.S. after a new policy.

New legislation jeopardizes TikTok’s presence in the U.S.

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
May 10, 2024

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

Magen Kranz, Tess Arendt, Jadyn Murvine, and Logan Harrison
May 10, 2024
Swift's "Tortured Poet's Department" contains many questionable lyrics that come off as off-putting and random rather than profound

“The Tortured Poet’s Department” Review: Swift’s new album fails to be poetic

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
April 25, 2024
Sophomores Javeria Hasan, Vidhi Patel and Emmy Skidmore browse the free books available in the LRC

Book weeding makes free books available in LRC

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
April 19, 2024
North Star Ambassadors Diyora Rafieva and Atharv Sood welcome guests into North's auditorium.

North Star Ambassadors support North environment through service

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
April 12, 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
Sleeping team members at the longest recorded sleep event.

[SATIRE] Sleeping Team takes first in state

Tess Arendt, Really Convincing AI
April 1, 2024
Isaac Nelson, owner of The Whistle Stop

Style meets sustainability at West Chicago’s The Whistle Stop

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
March 22, 2024
“Percy Jackson” Review: new Disney+ series does disservice to original books 

“Percy Jackson” Review: new Disney+ series does disservice to original books 

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
February 16, 2024
Staff Editorial: snow days plow away valuable in-school time

Staff Editorial: snow days plow away valuable in-school time

Jadyn Murvine and Tess Arendt
February 2, 2024
MSA and their 71 volunteers band together to pack over 20,000 meals

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

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
January 26, 2024
Senior and part-time dual enrollment student Jess Kinzle on the ECC campus

North upperclassmen take college-level courses at ECC

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
December 15, 2023
With so many new Christmas songs, some people decide to stick to the classics while others explore the newer options.

Will contemporary Christmas music ever beat out the classics?

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
December 8, 2023
2020 graduates Tatiana Leon, Chloe Kraut, Evan Weidl and Hunter Springer.

Madrigals preps for 23rd year of performing in newly renovated Baker Memorial Church

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
December 1, 2023
Taylor Swift rekindles pop excellency with “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”

Taylor Swift rekindles pop excellency with “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
November 3, 2023
Pfeifer begins at North, making it her 15th year of teaching.

New Biology Teacher and Published Author Begins First Year at North

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
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
Senior Blue Fan Group members Jordan Bartel and Caitlin Glass on football game scaffolding.

Blue Fan Group Harnesses School Spirit to Support North Athletics

Tess Arendt, Features Editor
October 13, 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
INCubator students and teachers at the 2023 Final Pitch Night.

North Business Class Encourages Entrepreneurial Creativity

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
September 15, 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
"Barbie" recently became Warner Bro.'s highest-grossing global release.

“Barbie” Movie Review: A Multilayered Masterpiece 

Tess Arendt, Features 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
Kiss The Sky, a record store in Batavia, has seen increased interest from young people since the COVID-19 pandemic according to its owner.

Vinyls Revitalized by Gen Z

Tess Arendt, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
Math team on a bus trip. (Karen Lu)

Math Team Competes at State with Two Members Placing

Tess Arendt, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
Senior Ella Roth and junior Priyansha Shah holding their Youth Impact Awards. (Timothy Roth)

North Students Receive Youth Impact Award

Tess Arendt, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
The cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” rehearses a scene from the musical.

North Theater Program Prepares for Upcoming Musical “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Tess Arendt, Staff Writer
April 14, 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
MSA is planning to raise funds for Turkey and Syria

Two New Clubs Come to North

Tess Arendt, Staff Writer
February 17, 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
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
Members of the play rehearse on stage.

North Theater Program Prepares for Winter Play “Puffs,” Running Feb. 2 to Feb. 4

Tess Arendt and Addie Haan
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
Swimmers celebrate with their trophy at state.

Senior Swim Girls Wrap Up Their Final Season with a 3rd Place Finish at State

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
December 2, 2022
Cover from Taylor Swift's newest album, "Midnights."

Review: Taylor Swift Releases Her 10th Studio Album

Tess Arendt and Olivia Duffin
November 11, 2022
Students at auditions for the 2022 winter play.

North Students Audition for Upcoming Play and Musical

Tyler Moore and Tess Arendt
November 4, 2022
Girls Tennis team during their state send-off.

Girls Tennis Competes at State

Magen Kranz and Tess Arendt
October 28, 2022
Gallery: North Students' Opinions on Homecoming Week

Gallery: North Students’ Opinions on Homecoming Week

Magen Kranz, Natalie Van Dorpe, Tess Arendt, Zainab Girniwala, and Melanie Jandura
October 7, 2022
Students model the 2022 Homecoming t-shirts

The Process Behind the Homecoming Class T-Shirts

Addie Grimm, Magen Kranz, and Tess Arendt
September 23, 2022
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