The Newtonite

High School Quiz Show team to compete in quarterfinals Saturday

Max Kozlov • April 14, 2014

by Maxwell Kozlov Saturday at 6 p.m., this school’s High School Quiz Show team will compete against Rockport in the quarterfinals of WGBH’s annual High School Quiz Show competition. The competition,...

Asian Culture Night celebrates heritage through performances

The Newtonite • April 14, 2014

by David Kwartler Asian Culture Night took place Saturday night in the auditorium, showcasing students' Asian heritage. The event, which featured various musicians, was organized by this school’s Asian...

Springfest features talented musicians, visitors from Australia

The Newtonite • April 13, 2014

Musicians performed Springfest I and II Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, in the auditorium. Springfest this year included the Concert Choir, the Jubilee Singers, the Symphonic Band, the Wind Ensemble,...

Cinemaniac: "Safety Not Guaranteed" matches original story with complex characters

The Newtonite • April 12, 2014

by Jessica Tharaud 4 out of 5 stars "Safety Not Guaranteed,” an exciting and heartfelt film, takes its title from a newspaper advertisement written by a man looking for a companion to travel back in...

Depression and Anxiety Awareness Day: Social worker shares information about substance abuse

The Newtonite • April 11, 2014

“Three suicides is three too many,” said sophomore Siddharth Nizamuddin, who was . . .

Depression and Anxiety Awareness Day: Local expert provides techniques to deal with stress

The Newtonite • April 10, 2014

Students attended a workshop run by the Benson-Henry Institute . . .

Newton North in New Orleans: Students proud after four days of service

The Newtonite • April 10, 2014

by Leah Budson Each year, a group of students from this school goes on a service trip to New Orleans to help repair houses devastated by Hurricane Katrina. This blog will give you daily updates, through...

Newton North in New Orleans: Students voice conflicting thoughts on Brad Pitt houses

The Newtonite • April 9, 2014

by Leah Budson Each year, a group of students from this school goes on a service trip to New Orleans to help repair houses devastated by Hurricane Katrina. This blog will give you daily updates, through...

Thinking Outside the Batter's Box: Sluggish start nothing to worry about

The Newtonite • April 9, 2014

by Jacob Gurvis After the first week of the 2014 season, the Boston Red Sox are not looking like the defending champions. The Sox, 3-5, have not been playing like themselves, and got swept by the Milwaukee...

District hires mental health professional

The Newtonite • April 9, 2014

by Jacob Sims Speyer Depression and Anxiety Day tomorrow marks the continuance of this school’s efforts to combat mental health and depression in light of recent tragedies. In addition to the new day,...

Science team places second in Massachusetts State Science Olympiad

The Newtonite • April 9, 2014

by Jacob Sims Speyer This school’s science team recently placed second overall in the high school division of the Massachusetts State Science Olympiad, held at Framingham State University, Saturday,...

Newton North in New Orleans: Historical film gives context, meaning to work

The Newtonite • April 8, 2014

by Leah Budson Each year, a group of students from this school goes on a service trip to New Orleans to help repair houses devastated by Hurricane Katrina. This blog will give you daily updates, through...