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Olivia de Geofroy is a key change for North music

Olivia de Geofroy is a key change for North music

Peter Edwards, Arts editor October 27, 2025

Olivia de Geofroy is the newest addition to North’s fine and performing arts staff. She teaches and directs Tiger Bebop, both choral groups, orchestra, and Music Theory. After Adam Grossman’s retirement...

Disease Awareness Club arranges event for cancer awareness

Disease Awareness Club arranges event for cancer awareness

Amy Zhang, Sports editor October 24, 2025

The Disease Awareness Club will host its “Putting4Patients” mini-golf fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Walnut Street field, to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute...

North welcomes new Adams House Dean Fiona Healy

North welcomes new Adams House Dean Fiona Healy

Kayleigh Shields, News Editor October 24, 2025

This fall, North welcomed new Adams House Dean, Fiona Healy, who will oversee the sophomore class. “I’m excited to see how the year evolves, and different traditions and things that students at...

Students begin serving up chicken tenders and fries during lunch on opening day, Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The Tiger’s Loft Bistro officially opens for the 2025-26 school year

Kendall Swint, Website Director October 22, 2025

Scents of hot chocolate, scones, and breakfast sandwiches wafted under the door to the Tiger’s Loft Bistro Wednesday, Oct. 1, as students lined up eagerly outside for the bistro’s long-awaited reopening....

Tiger Bebop performed “He Beeped when he Shoulda Bopped” at Village Day Sunday, Oct. 5.

North’s jazz program brings style and swing to Village Day

Zoe Uppot, Arts editor October 22, 2025

Through the sunny streets of Newtonville, various combos from Jazz Ensemble and Tiger Bebop could be heard, setting the tone for a pleasant afternoon at Village Day with soulful performances Sunday, Oct....

Senior Lola Caruso breaks past a defender, Thursday, Oct. 16.

Girls’ soccer kicks into gear with breakthrough against Framingham

Grace Zhuo, Sports Editor October 21, 2025

Girls’ soccer defeated Framingham 2-0, Thursday, Oct. 16 at home in a high-energy game under the lights. According to head coach Brian Leighton, the highlight of the game was the team’s “ability...

Girls' swim and dive's seniors were honored with bouquets, Friday, Oct. 17.

Girls’ swim and dive concludes undefeated season with senior night win

Miriam Stern, Sports Editor October 21, 2025

Girls’ swim and dive triumphed over Brookline 95-84 at its senior meet on Friday, Oct. 17, the last meet of the regular season. The Tigers, for the first time in 11 years, ended their season undefeated....

Members of WHAM practice their skills, during a workshop, Wednesday, Sept. 10.

WHAM transforms characters on stage with creativity and collaboration

Amy Lee, Arts editor October 16, 2025

When the lights dim and the curtains rise, audiences at The Prom are stunned to see North actors transformed—elaborate wigs, bold makeup, and all. These characters have come to life, transformed from...

The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start

The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start

Sophia Boehmer, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

North’s 9 a.m. start time sounds like a dream in theory. More sleep, more freedom to stay up late, and more time to eat a filling breakfast in the morning should result in healthier, happier students....

Senior Eva Hautefeuille and junior Alina Yeung celebrate Hautefeuille's first goal of the season, Thursday, Oct. 9.

Girls’ soccer makes a comeback to defeat Walpole

Miriam Stern, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

Girls’ soccer defeated Walpole 5-1 on Thursday, Oct. 9 at home on the Lowell Ave field. North ended the first half down 0-1, but the team made a remarkable comeback with five clutch goals in the second...

Class of 2029 welcome event excites students for new year ahead at North

Class of 2029 welcome event excites students for new year ahead at North

Margaux Hanot Tavan, News Editor October 15, 2025

Members of the Class of 2029 gathered during Tiger block, Tuesday Sept. 16, for Fall Fest — a welcome event featuring lawn games, snacks, and North merchandise. “It seemed that students were excited...

A student Chromebook displaying a blocked site notification, Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Chromebook restrictions spark debate among students and teachers

Makenna Kelley, News Editor October 15, 2025

As the 2025-26 school year began, students at North have begun to notice that websites are blocked on school-issued Chromebooks and what factors determine the blockages.  Students who use school-issued...

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