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Crackdown on illegal parking to become standard, Winston confirms

Crackdown on illegal parking to become standard, Winston confirms

March 7, 2022

Threatening to tow students’ illegally parked cars will become the new normal for parking violations on into the spring, according to vice principal Amy Winston. Winston said that the school hasn’t...

Students prepare for Asian culture night celebrations. (photo courtesy of senior Rose Giroux)

Asian culture night celebrates performances in return to pre-pandemic form

March 3, 2022

Asian American cultures, in all their diversity, will be highlighted through performances by Newton North Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students during Asian American Culture Night on Saturday,...

Fisher promotes unity, activism in Holocaust Remembrance Day webinar

Fisher promotes unity, activism in Holocaust Remembrance Day webinar

Sophia Heyer March 3, 2022

Despite feeling overwhelmed or insignificant, students have the ability to make a difference in the world to promote kindness, according to Holocaust survivor and Newton resident, Dr. Hans Fisher, who...

ACCESS testing resumes after COVID disruptions in streamlined manner

ACCESS testing resumes after COVID disruptions in streamlined manner

Esha Bhawalkar March 2, 2022

After disruptions due to COVID-19, ACCESS testing for English Language Learning (ELL) students took place from Jan. 4 to Feb. 7.    “The kids who didn’t come into the building last year...

South Asian Student Alliance poses for group photo Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Emma Brignall)

North clubs reflect on achievements, look to reach future goals

The Newtonite March 1, 2022

At North, there are an abundance of clubs that students can choose from. See below for a list of the clubs this year and their individual accomplishments, highlights, and schedules. Anime and Manga...

Photo courtesy of Samantha Santangelo

FORJ panel discusses benefits of safe spaces in Newton schools

Savannah Bond February 17, 2022

The Newton Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) discussed the benefits of race-related affinity groups and the affinity spaces at North and South on a Zoom webinar Thursday, Jan. 27 with NPS high...

Students express concern over Norths handling of January COVID surge

Students express concern over North’s handling of January COVID surge

Andy Zhou February 11, 2022

A surge in cases from the COVID-19 Omicron variant in early January has caused concern among students over how North handled the surge.    According to the city of Newton’s website, Newton...

Climate Collectives Pop Up Clothing Swap attracts students interest Jan. 18, 2021. (Photo by Angela Nie)

North supports sustainable fashion in clothing swap

Angela Nie January 25, 2022

From jean jackets to avocado print clothing, piles of neatly folded garments and informational posters encouraged North students to support sustainable fashion.  The Climate Collective organized a...

Sophomore Anika Walker presents her speech in English teacher Emily Lews c-block class Jan. 11, 2022. (Photo by Andy Zhou)

Speech competition emphasizes student voices for social change

Jacob Zalis January 24, 2022

For the past two months, sophomores have been warming up their rhetoric and honing their speaking skills in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. sophomore speech celebration. Students began presenting speeches...

As a safety precaution Tiger Drive was the only entrance open to students amid shooting threats, December 17, 2021.

North Responds to School Shooting Threat

North implemented safety measures, including an increased police presence, amid school shooting threats circulating on social media Friday, December 17. A national Tik Tok trend surfaced earlier this...

Business booms in Tigers Loft Bistro after COVID-19 shutdown

Business booms in Tiger’s Loft Bistro after COVID-19 shutdown

Shira Lobron November 29, 2021

After a hiatus caused by COVID-19, culinary elective students are back in the kitchen and customers have resumed purchasing lunches and other baked products from the Tiger’s Loft Bistro. “I remember...

Newton Public Schools suspends N rule

Newton Public Schools suspends N rule

Andy Zhou November 29, 2021

Newton Public Schools (NPS) has suspended the N rule for review this year in order to develop a more equitable absence policy.    A state mandate last year disallowed schools from giving consequences...

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