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Senior Ezekial Francisco spikes the ball past a defender in a Tiger loss to Natick. Photo by Judith Gisbon-Okunieff.

Boys' volleyball off to strong start

The Newtonite April 29, 2014

by Adam Rabinowitz Boys’ volleyball has started the season off strong, currently holding a 7-2 record, according to senior Ezekial Francisco, a captain with senior Preston Yong. According to Francisco,...

No homework days to be piloted next fall

No homework days to be piloted next fall

Emily Moss April 21, 2014

by Emily Moss Between nightly homework, frequent tests and quizzes, and time-consuming extra-curricular activities, high school students often feel as if they never get a break. Sophomores Benjamin Cole,...

Tiger Question: New Subjects

The Newtonite April 17, 2014

by Joshua Kantar What is one subject currently not being taught at this school that you would love to add to your learning experience? Sophomores D. Roberts: German E. Liu: German Devan: Sports Today Aaron:...

Obituary: Rozanne Milner leaves legacy of compassion

The Newtonite April 14, 2014

by Peter Diamond Ms. Rozanne Milner, born Rozanne Maserow in 1953 in South Africa, died Tuesday, March 18 at age 60. She had been a nurse at this school since 2001, after working at Williams and Burr Elementary...

Tiger Question: Friends

The Newtonite April 14, 2014

by Joshua Kantar Tiger Question: What particular quality above all others do you look for when choosing your friends? Sophomores Aaron: Honesty Emma: Humor Peter: Kindness Juniors Livi: Humor Olivia: Humor Sophie:...

Members of Asian Culture Club bow after the fashion show. Photo by David Kwartler.

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...

Cinemaniac is a blog updated every week that reviews Netflix movies and movies in the theatre.

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...

Anxiety and Depression Day Poster

Depression and Anxiety Day: Psychologist recommends healthy actions

The Newtonite April 11, 2014
“How many students in this room get nine hours of sleep on average...
Tiger Question: Plans for April break

Tiger Question: Plans for April break

The Newtonite April 10, 2014
Tiger Question: What are your plans for April break?
Thinking Outside The Batters Box is a blog about baseball published every week.

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

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,...

The view from Logan Airport before the flight. Photo by Leah Budson.

Newton North in New Orleans: Chance meeting with Snoop Dogg highlight of first day

The Newtonite April 7, 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...

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