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Beals House Executive Assistant Cheryl Stover hands out treats to welcome students back to school following the end of the union strike Monday, Feb. 5.
Students, educators rebuild community after teachers strike
February 23, 2024
Members of Lost and Found gather for group photo on opening night prior to the strike, Thursday, Jan. 18.
Theatre Ink productions rescheduled following teachers’ strike
February 16, 2024
North track previous victory from last years meet, Jan. 22 2023.
Teacher’s strike causes boys’ indoor track to forfeit 27-year win streak
February 5, 2024
South teacher Ryan Normandin delivers a speech announcing the end of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, Friday, Feb. 2.
Teachers strike ends after 15 days, contract agreement reached
February 2, 2024
Teachers rally at the Education Center on their fifteenth day of strike Friday, Feb. 2.
Teacher contract resolution nearly reached after nightlong bargaining
February 2, 2024
New cafeteria lunch containers help make North more sustainable
New cafeteria lunch containers help make North more sustainable
April 4, 2024
New head custodian Dave Murphy.
Veteran custodian Dave Murphy takes head role
March 4, 2024
Girls in AI Club champions excellence, inclusivity in technology
Girls in AI Club champions excellence, inclusivity in technology
March 4, 2024
AACC and HLU Club celebration days rescheduled following strike
AACC and HLU Club celebration days rescheduled following strike
February 23, 2024
Beals House Executive Assistant Cheryl Stover hands out treats to welcome students back to school following the end of the union strike Monday, Feb. 5.
Students, educators rebuild community after teachers strike
February 23, 2024
Coach Staulo and other honorary coaches pose for photos holding their dedicated awards, Saturday March 2.
Wrestling Head coach John Staulo honored with induction into New England Hall of Fame after 27 years of coaching at North
April 10, 2024
Members of the Dance team pose in front of the ESPN globe for picture after competing, Saturday, Feb. 2.
Winter varsity dance team shines at UDA nationals despite budget cuts
April 10, 2024
Seniors Aiden Umina and Hayden Willen skate across the ice in celebratory social media post.
Boys hockey falls to Weymouth at annual senior night
April 3, 2024
Senior Nadia Briggs sprints passed Milton players for a shot, Saturday, Feb. 18.
Girls basketball defeats Milton at the annual senior night
February 18, 2024
Boys basketball falls to Needham in home thriller
Boys basketball falls to Needham in home thriller
February 17, 2024
North players pose with the trophy after their victory.
Football batters Brookline in annual Thanksgiving game
December 18, 2023
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
September 26, 2023
The Tigers hoist the trophy up high after the match.
Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game
December 12, 2022
Members of the girls swim and dive team before they compete at the state championship.
Girls’ swim and dive top off fun season with impressive eighth place finish at state championship
December 2, 2022
Senior Abigail Wright (right) and junior Katelin Simmons (left) celebrate their victory with head coach Nile Fox.
Girls’ volleyball captures MIAA state championship against Lincoln Sudbury in impressive performance
November 28, 2022
Boys basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament
Boys’ basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament
January 26, 2023
Boys basketball players run drills at tryouts to prepare for the upcoming season.
Winter sports look to continue competitive success, build community
December 14, 2022
Girls shot put embraces positive support system to achieve success
Girls’ shot put embraces positive support system to achieve success
May 4, 2022
Boys loses in championship game, looks towards promising future
Boys’ loses in championship game, looks towards promising future
March 25, 2022
Boys basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game
Boys’ basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game
March 20, 2022
Boys volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
Boys’ volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
June 15, 2022
Girls ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
Girls’ ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
May 18, 2022
Boys lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
Boys’ lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
May 10, 2022
Girls tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
Girls’ tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
May 10, 2022
Ethan Ou 21 receives the 52nd annual Hamill Award outside Newton City Hall Thursday, July 8. Left to right Hamill Award Committee Chair Elliott Loew, Newton North pitcher Ethan Ou, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Nicole Banks. (Photo Courtesy of Ethan Ou)
Ethan Ou '21 wins 52nd Annual Hamill Award
July 24, 2021
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.
Art Major IV students paint new generation of murals
April 10, 2024
Performers in Norths production of Chicago rehearse in the Lasker Auditorium Thursday, March 14 during the shows Tech week.
Chicago brings the roaring 20s to Lasker Auditorium
April 3, 2024
Senior Nate Reily, and Junior Orlando Christian improvise in a comedic skit together, Friday, Feb. 29.
Improv Jam provides the audience with a top-tier experience interacting with the show
March 23, 2024
Sophomore, Mariana Chango-Gassett shares her speech, “The Stolen People From a Stolen Land,” Friday, March 1.
Sophomore speeches showcase variety of underrepresented topics
March 20, 2024
Mean Girls Adaptation Lacks Spark of Original Movie
Mean Girls Adaptation Lacks Spark of Original Movie
March 6, 2024
Union members and supporters gather at the Education Center to rally for a fair contract Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Teacher strike continues for fourteenth day amid contentious contract negotiations, budget disputes
February 1, 2024
Inclusion specialist Kate Woodford and her two daughters visit the Education Center to attend the union protest Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Number One Strikers: A photographer’s walk through the sixth day of protests
January 29, 2024
English teacher Sherri Ziomek listens to South teacher John Curley present his speech at the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) rally, Thursday, Jan. 25.
A day in the life of a Newton Public Schools teacher on strike
January 26, 2024
Grandmas Kitchen has a wall featuring photos of regular costumers.
Grandma’s Kitchen offers welcoming atmosphere, great food
October 30, 2023
AI prompts change to academic violation policy
AI prompts change to academic violation policy
September 8, 2023
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
For Lauras Feature by Joelle
Catalyzing innovation: academic scientists share secrets to success
April 6, 2018
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
December 8, 2017
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
May 8, 2017
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
April 26, 2017
Union members and supporters hold up a sign condemning Mayor Ruthanne Fuller at the NTA rally Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Guest Column: Students should stand strong in solidarity with striking teachers
January 31, 2024
Disney-fication of Star Wars ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Disability education program cut at schools, valuable resource lost
September 14, 2023
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Lawmakers must prioritize preventing gun violence rather than simply managing it
November 7, 2022
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Denial of voting rights to Puerto Ricans must end
March 6, 2022
Photos from the METCO graduation ceremony
Photos from the METCO graduation ceremony
June 16, 2022
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.
Tiger Question of the Week: What are some memorable April Fools' Day pranks you have seen or done?
April 1, 2017
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.
Tiger Question of the Week: What are your plans for February vacation?
February 18, 2017
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 2016
Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election
November 10, 2016
Vincenzino received the Career and Technology Education Outstanding Student of the Year Award on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Vincenzino Receives CTE Award for Passion in Early Education and Care
March 3, 2023
A family poses behind the Vietnam booth at Multicultural Night Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North
December 2, 2022
Senior Zoe Kritzer and sophomore Vivian Kritzer organized a hand turkey display leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday break.
Kindness club creates display promoting gratitude, thankfulness
November 28, 2022
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
November 4, 2022
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
October 7, 2022
Inclusion specialist Kate Woodford and her two daughters visit the Education Center to attend the union protest Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Number One Strikers: A photographer’s walk through the sixth day of protests
January 29, 2024
Tiger Reads: We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Tiger Reads: We Have Always Lived in the Castle
October 30, 2019
Album cover for Florence+The Machines most recent album, High as Hope. Shot by Tom Beard.
Best songs for Winter and Spring 2019
March 19, 2019
"Bohemian Rhapsody" creates warped legacy of Freddie Mercury, Queen
"Bohemian Rhapsody" creates warped legacy of Freddie Mercury, Queen
December 11, 2018
Cover art for The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius.
"The Goldfinch" combats modern social media usage
December 4, 2018

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Tiger Question: How important is it to protect our environment?

The Newtonite • April 28, 2016

by Laura Schmidt-Hong   Tiger Question: How important is it to protect our environment?   “I think it’s really important, and people don’t take it seriously enough.” - Junior Molly Devine   “It...

Column: Climate justice movement upholds Newton's values

The Newtonite • October 2, 2014

by Peter Diamond Until several months ago, I was disillusioned by local fossil fuel divestment efforts. My cynicism, combined with the separation I used to imagine between environmental justice and social...

Column: Reduce plastic bag waste in schools

Column: Reduce plastic bag waste in schools

The Newtonite • January 15, 2013
by Connor Vasu Name a product you use for a few minutes and then throw out, day after day after day. Plastic bags and school lunch trays fit this description.

Review: Captivating EnviroJam raises awareness

The Newtonite • May 20, 2012
by Connor Vasu “Energy saved from one recycled aluminum can is equal to the energy used by a television running for three hours or by using half a gallon of gas,” said senior Thao Bach, an officer of the environment club.

Students discuss reasons for being vegetarians

The Newtonite • May 16, 2012
by Julia Moss According to a recent study, the number of vegetarian youth in the United States has increased 70 percent in the last few years due to increasing health awareness and compassion for animals.

Preview: EnviroJam to feature student acts, movie preview

The Newtonite • May 7, 2012
by Peter Diamond EnviroJam, an annual concert run by environment club, will be Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the little theatre.

Speaker discusses climate change

The Newtonite • April 13, 2012
by Jay Feinstein “How many people heard of climate change?” Brian Stilwell, New England Educator of Alliance for Climate Education (ACE), asked the audience of the little theatre during his G- and F-block presentations Wednesday.

Environment club tackles composting project

The Newtonite • April 10, 2012
by Malini Gandhi This school is already crammed with blue recycling bins bearing the characteristic white arrows, yet next year, the environment club hopes to introduce a new element of the fight against overflowing landfills: one that involves banana peels and coffee grinds instead of paper.
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