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CTE looks to provide in-person experience despite remote year

CTE looks to provide in-person experience despite remote year

Arjun Shatkin September 16, 2020
Students will have the opportunity to go in-person for clubs and electives once safe measures are determined. (photo by Ian Dickerman)
A tent sits in the Art courtyard outside North. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

Theatre Ink plans around pandemic to keep season alive

Sophie Fredberg September 16, 2020

Instead of the typical dimly-lit auditorium and rows of cushioned seats filled with spectators, shows held on Zoom or socially distanced performances outside will be the new normal for Theatre Ink this...

(Photo from Instagram)

Will Goldsmith goes viral with multi-genre cover of 'The Office' theme song

Arjun Shatkin May 20, 2020

In the past few months, sophomore Will Goldsmith has taken to social media to post covers and renditions of various popular songs. He loops guitar lines, makes beats, and improvises in posts to his tens...

(Photo from myhotposters.com)

Best TV shows, movies to watch over COVID-19 break

Sophie Fredberg May 1, 2020

Although the COVID-19 outbreak has taken away many things for students, such as school and extracurriculars, it gives us time to spend at home. Many people recommend learning new skills, reading books,...

Hello Dolly! (photo by Jacob Zalis)

Show goes on even as coronavirus keeps audience home for Hello, Dolly! opening

Amy Xue March 12, 2020

Theatre Ink’s spring musical “Hello, Dolly!” recorded their performance today during their rehearsal upon receiving the news that school is closed until at least March 23. Senior Leyla Davis, who...

Behind the scenes: cast members put hours of work into Nitrous Oxide

Behind the scenes: cast members put hours of work into Nitrous Oxide

Jacob Zalis March 10, 2020

Outlets for expression are found aplenty in TheatreInk, but there is nothing to be found in the school quite like Nitrous Oxide. While Playwright’s Festival gives the opportunity to write an original...

Students perform a skit in the comedy Nitrous Oxide Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Little Theatre.

Student-written comedy Nitrous Oxide leaves audience laughing

Arjun Shatkin February 28, 2020

Nitrous Oxide delighted audiences with comical acting, student-written satires, and hilarious plots. The show ran Feb. 6, 7, and 8 in the Little Theater and was directed by senior Harry Minsky and junior...

The Family Singers, conducted by Adam Grossman, perform during Winterfest II in the auditorium. (Photo by Ian DIckerman)

Winterfest II showcases talented musicians through powerful song choices

Grace Beecher February 16, 2020
North's Family Singers perform a song in the auditorium at Winterfest II Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)
Winterfest I dazzles audience with lively performances

Winterfest I dazzles audience with lively performances

Anika Bhawalkar February 16, 2020
A variety of music groups from North, F.A. Day, and Bigelow performed throughout the day for Winterfest II, Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)
Jubilee Singers (photo by Emily Huang)

Jubilee singers inspire student body with strong vocals, powerful message

Amy Xue February 14, 2020

The Jubilee Singers’ voices filled the auditorium with a warm, energetic atmosphere as they harmonized through a variety of songs. Directed by music teacher Sheldon Reid, the Jubilee Singers performed...

Theatrical release poster for Little Women (2019).

Little Women (2019) adapts a classic story for a contemporary audience

Sophie Fredberg February 7, 2020

“Women have minds and souls as well as just hearts, and they've got ambition and talent as well as just beauty,” said the character Jo March, played by Saoirse Ronan. Little Women (2019), directed...

(Photo courtesy of Naomi Wolfe)

Artist Spotlight: Naomi Wolfe releases music to develop fan base

Sophie Fredberg January 24, 2020

“My entire life, I’ve wanted to tour and release music, which seems kind of unachievable,” said sophomore and singer-songwriter Naomi Wolfe. “A lot of people want fame, but I just love writing...

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