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Robotics students build musical staircase

Jackie Gong March 11, 2015

by Jackie Gong Robotics Three students created a musical staircase between the Film Lecture Hall and Athletic Wing this year, which is now currently in testing mode and is planned to be a permanent installment...

Actors in the musical rehearse. Photo by Devin Perlo.

Preview: Once Upon a Mattress redefines what it means to be a 'princess'

The Newtonite March 5, 2015

by Amy Morrill Upon entering into the auditorium, the audience will be swept into a fantastical world where an evil queen rules the kingdom, and princes are in search of princesses. Once Upon a Mattress...

A model of an organic molecule in a chemistry classroom. Photo by Devin Perlo.

North offers new electives: Organic Chemistry, Science in Society

The Newtonite March 5, 2015

by Cate Waters North will be offering two new electives next year: Organic Chemistry and Science in Society. Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry, which focuses on the structure of organic molecules, is...

Boys' hockey reaches second round of State Tournament, performs best in 18 years

Boys' hockey reaches second round of State Tournament, performs best in 18 years

The Newtonite March 3, 2015

by Andrew Mannix Boys’ hockey, 14-6-3, saw its season come to an end following a 1-0 loss to fifth-seeded Duxbury in the second round of the State Tournament, in which they were the fourth seed. Had...

Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Emily Moss March 3, 2015

by Emily Moss To some, Newton may seem like a suburban community removed from the cosmopolitanism of a larger city. Upon closer examination, however, it becomes clear that there are students and families...

Mock trial defeats Wellesley, to compete in tie-breaker trials this week

Jackie Gong March 2, 2015

by Jackie Gong North’s mock trial team beat Wellesley in its third round of regionals last Friday, matching last year’s record of 3-0. As a result of South and Wayland High School both ending their...

Black Culture Day: Presenters highlight cultural nuances

Black Culture Day: Presenters highlight cultural nuances

The Newtonite February 26, 2015

B-block by Maya Abou-Rizk A panel of teachers spoke about their experiences at this school and discussed questions regarding race during B-block Wednesday as part of Black Culture Day, organized by the...

Third debate team faculty adviser resigns, Price becomes adviser

Third debate team faculty adviser resigns, Price becomes adviser

The Newtonite February 24, 2015

by Cate Waters North’s debate team lost its faculty adviser Wednesday, Jan. 28, history department chair Jonathan Bassett, after “the students on the team had a pattern of failing to follow school...

Girls' track takes first at Division 1 meet

Girls' track takes first at Division 1 meet

The Newtonite February 14, 2015

by Adam Rabinowitz Avenging their close loss to Cambridge in the Division 1 meet last year, girls’ indoor track, 6-0, came in first place at the Division 1 meet Wednesday, Feb. 11. The Tigers finished...

Panels, guest speakers present as part of Asian Culture Day

Panels, guest speakers present as part of Asian Culture Day

The Newtonite February 12, 2015

B-block by Emily Moss As part of the Asian Culture Assembly during B-block Wednesday, best-selling authors Marjorie Liu and Celeste Ng spoke to students about their experiences growing up in Asian-American...

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