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Newton North News: Episode 5

The Newtonite • January 11, 2013

Watch the fifth episode of Newton North News, a bimonthly video broadcast, to see highlights of news, sports, arts and features at this school. This video blog is a part of the new initiative between this website and Tiger Tube, this school’s student-run television show. Tune in every other Friday for a new episode.

The Student Foodie: Leftovers make great lunch

The Newtonite • January 11, 2013

by Douglas Abrams Dinner preparation is the optimal time to make lunch. Though this may seem odd, making the right dinner, or rather the right amount, is a key to success when it comes to having a yummy lunch the next day.

This Week in Advice Columns: January 11

The Newtonite • January 11, 2013

by Jacob Schwartz Do you need some advice to get you through some of high school’s problems? You could send it to This Week In Advice Columns, which may or may not be affiliated with the This Week in Headlines blog. However, we probably won’t use it, because all of this advice is completely satirical and not meant to be taken seriously. If you really do need help, my grandpa is a therapist, I think.

Column: NNHS Compliments fosters sense of community

The Newtonite • January 10, 2013

by Connor Vasu While debating the pros and cons of Facebook, cyberbullying is routinely brought up as a negative, which is one reason the school banned Facebook in the past.

An Online World: Twitter trend shows importance of skepticism, privacy

The Newtonite • January 9, 2013

by Leah Budson An Online World is a blog updated twice a month exploring the Internet’s effects on society and on our lives.

Column: Snow days keep students safe

The Newtonite • January 7, 2013

by Connor Vasu As winter approaches, the perennial debate on snow days draws nearer.

This Week In Headlines: January 4

The Newtonite • January 4, 2013

by Aneesh Anand and Jacob Schwartz Since the dawn of time, man has craved knowledge on the happenings of his community. These headlines, albeit satirical and ridiculous, provide a portal into the daily life at this school and will be posted every Friday as a blog.

Column: Current substitute system does not hinder learning

The Newtonite • December 21, 2012

by Connor Vasu It is one of the best morning rituals of this school. You walk up to the teacher-absence list, wait your turn behind the throng of students packed in to view the list of names and smile smugly if you are lucky enough to have a "free."

Argument Clinic: Should Advanced Placement classes be the norm for sophomores?

The Newtonite • December 21, 2012

by Alex Feit and Kristian Lundeberg This blog is dedicated to point-counterpoint discussion on various topics related to current events. These discussions include everything from interpreting school policies to developments on the national political stage. This week, the duo is debating whether or not this school should expand Advanced Placement classes to sophomores. Kristian argues in the affirmative, while Alex argues in the negative.

An Online World: Use more reliable news sources

The Newtonite • December 21, 2012

by Leah Budson One week ago, I found my Facebook News Feed filled with hundreds of statuses regarding the the Newtown, Conn. shooting.

This Week In Headlines: December 21

The Newtonite • December 21, 2012

by Aneesh Anand and Jacob Schwartz Since the dawn of time, man has craved knowledge on the happenings of his community. These headlines, albeit satirical and ridiculous, provide a portal into the daily life at this school and will be posted every Friday as a blog.

Column: New sophomore speech contest refreshes curriculum

The Newtonite • December 20, 2012

by Connor Vasu In switching the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., sophomore essay contest to a speech contest, this school is updating an integral part of its curriculum.