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Orchestra performs during Harvestfest, Thursday, Nov. 16 in the Lasker Auditorium

‘Harvestfest’ fills auditorium with whimsical music

Annie Tango December 18, 2023

Full of contagious energy from the musicians, Harvestfest was a celebration of whimsical music.    Harvestfest played Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Lasker Auditorium, featuring performances...

Juniors Ella Chen, Carolina Darcy, and Caitlin Riordan, members of the Sustainable Development Club, bring composting bins into the cafeteria Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Students spearhead sustainable solutions for a greener future at North

Aanya Vishwanath, News editor December 14, 2023

As environmental issues become increasingly urgent, students have been exploring solutions to improve North’s sustainability. From distributing reusable water bottles to championing composting practices,...

Untitled Collage by Julia Dun Rappaport was featured in last years Thoughtprints calendar.

‘Thoughtprints’ showcases students creativity

Nika Jayanth December 7, 2023

With each page brimming with vivid paintings and powerful poems, North's Thoughtprints magazine offers students an opportunity to showcase their artwork and creativity. The club's members collaborate all...

Froshcab promotes inclusivity, being yourself

‘Froshcab’ promotes inclusivity, being yourself

Lucia Campbell December 6, 2023

Froshcab, an all freshman cabaret, will provide an all inclusive opportunity for students with any level of theater expertise to dabble in various forms of performing arts such as singing, dancing, and...

Shelf Life (left) and Excess (right)

Senior Nika Grusby confronts “uncomfortable” through art

William Yanhs December 6, 2023

As you step into North’s art room, you’re greeted with a whirlwind of talent. Glimmering canvases line the walls, speckles of paint adorn the tables, and students work diligently to finish their pieces....

Yo-Yo Ma speaks to the audience at a Boston Symphony Orchestra open rehearsal attended by Norths band and orchestra, Thursday, Oct. 12.

Students in fine and performing arts classes participate in unique field trips

Cindy Qiao December 3, 2023

Between rehearsals, concerts, and exams, North’s Fine and Performing Arts department takes students to observe professionals practice their crafts with the recent Boston Symphony Orchestra trip, the...

Girls volleyball line up for the national anthem before the MIAA State Championship Semifinal match against Needham, Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Girl’s volleyball sweeps semifinal game against Needham

Surya Thavanati November 17, 2023

Freshman Sasha Selivan won the set to junior Devon Burke. Burke made contact, sending the ball off Needham senior Madisyn Fernandes and out of bounds, winning the match. With this final point, girls’...

Students brainstorm ideas for fundraising plans during WIN Friday, Oct. 20 in the band room.

Students find ways to lower costs for New Orleans trip

Eric Lam November 14, 2023

With Tiger Bebop and Jazz Band’s trip to New Orleans growing closer by the day, members have begun finding ways to raise funds to lower individual costs.  Fundraising efforts began during Newtonville...

SAT set to go digital, students share concerns and hopes

SAT set to go digital, students share concerns and hopes

Hannah Zizlsperger, News editor November 12, 2023

SAT tests will take on a new digital format in the spring, raising student concern and excitement surrounding the adjustment. “Paper feels more like a standardized test. If it goes digital, I feel...

NewMo service unavailable to students following withdrawal of funding

NewMo service unavailable to students following withdrawal of funding

Maddie Ngo, News editor November 12, 2023

Popular public transportation program, Newton in Motion (NewMo), is no longer available to students or the general public as of Sep. 30 due to a lack of sustainable funding.   “We have not given...

Disney-fication of Star Wars ruins historic weapon

Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon

Eric Lam November 3, 2023

The newest Star Wars shows and movies have continued the trend of smothering lightsabers’ power from being deadly and elegant weapons into glowing clubs that appear unthreatening.  Everyone knows...

The Wheel of Time immerses viewers in a magical world

‘The Wheel of Time’ immerses viewers in a magical world

Izzy Chapman November 1, 2023

The TV show, The Wheel of Time brings a world built on magical power struggles and the confines of repeating fates to life. The TV show explores a fresh perspective from the fantasy book series leaving...

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