Hack the North 2025 showcased the innovative approaches of students at the University of Waterloo towards software development, emphasizing collaboration and AI-enhanced tools. The event highlighted the use of Graphite to improve teamwork and code quality, introducing the "Graphite Dream Team" award to recognize projects excelling in both technical execution and collaboration. A standout project, "Tango," developed by Rachelle DeMan and Krish Krish, demonstrated the effective use of Graphite's features to enhance developer productivity. Students explored AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to expedite coding processes while maintaining the importance of human oversight in code review. Graphite played a pivotal role by offering structured AI code review capabilities, bridging the gap between AI-generated code and human quality assurance. The hackathon underscored the importance of mastering collaboration, project management, and tool integration, preparing students to navigate the evolving tech landscape as adaptable, forward-thinking engineers.