The Newtonite

Controversy arises over Russian Math at North

Emily Moss • October 24, 2014

First published Oct. 24, 2014. by Emily Moss On a Saturday afternoon, children of all ages file out the doors of a large building on Wells Avenue in Newton, their minds swimming with the new concepts...

Feature: Marijuana, just down the street

The Newtonite • September 4, 2014

by Douglas Abrams Standing on an especially quiet block in Newtonville, 697 Washington Street has never been the center of attention. There are four business spaces inside of it; three are occupied by...

Use and abuse of Adderall: Students describe experiences, adults comment on drug usage

The Newtonite • January 24, 2014

The SATs were fast approaching. He knew, of course, that the three hour and 45 minute test would require as much concentration as possible. Yet, he also knew that this type of intense focus had always escaped him.