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Lawmakers must prioritize preventing gun violence rather than simply managing it

Zach Kwon November 7, 2022

Despite continuous but unsuccessful gun legislation, high profile shootings have become a grim normalcy in the American news cycle. The massacres in Uvalde, Texas and in Buffalo, New York last May serve...

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Inside Discusses Serious Topics Through Comedic Lense

Zach Kwon December 7, 2021

Inside, a 2021 comedy special created by American comedian and musician Bo Burnham, explores mental health, performing arts, and more through a series of varying mediums. Inside premiered on Netflix...

Cheer performs during halftime of the Friday Night Lights football game, Friday, Oct. 1. (Photo by Rachel Kurlandsky)

New cheer coach Teresa Colella brings hard work, experience to the program

Zach Kwon October 22, 2021

Former Needham cheer coach Teresa Colella hopes to combine her past work and experience with teens, in her first year as head coach of North's cheerleading team.  According to senior Nicole Semenoff,...

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Boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics in protest of Uighur Muslim genocide

Zach Kwon June 22, 2021

The next Olympics are set to start on February 4, 2022, hosted by the Chinese government in Beijing. While the Olympics are an opportunity for athletes worldwide to show their prowess and lifetime work,...

Faculty members Lauren Baugher, Spencer Morzano awarded Elicker Award, Keegan Award

Faculty members Lauren Baugher, Spencer Morzano awarded Elicker Award, Keegan Award

Zach Kwon June 22, 2021

Physical education teacher Lauren Baugher and special education teacher Spencer Morzano were awarded the Paul E. Elicker and Brenda Keegan awards, given to educators who have demonstrated notable excellence...

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Boys' Lacrosse dominates Braintree, looks towards state tournament

Zach Kwon June 20, 2021

Boys’ lacrosse defeated Braintree 14-2 on Wednesday, May 25, with a dominant offensive performance. “It was truly a full team effort as every player on the roster made contributions,” said special...

Football plays Wellesley during the Fall II season. (Photo by Rachel Kurlandsky)

North athletes grateful for unique fall II season

Zach Kwon June 20, 2021

With the postponement of many fall and winter sports, the MIAA implemented a fall II season. Running from Feb. 22 to April 25, the season included cheerleading, indoor track, girl’s volleyball, unified...

Girls' volleyball beats Brookline, wins first game of season

Girls' volleyball beats Brookline, wins first game of season

Zach Kwon April 8, 2021

Girls’ volleyball defeated Brookline 3-0 on Tuesday, Mar. 16, in a collaborative team effort earning their first victory of the season.  “It was the first time that our band of electric volleyball...

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