The Newtonite

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...

Depression and Anxiety Awareness Day: Social worker shares information about substance abuse

The Newtonite • April 11, 2014

“Three suicides is three too many,” said sophomore Siddharth Nizamuddin, who was . . .

Depression and Anxiety Awareness Day: Local expert provides techniques to deal with stress

The Newtonite • April 10, 2014

Students attended a workshop run by the Benson-Henry Institute . . .

Deaf Culture Day: Students share experiences with Cochlear implants

The Newtonite • March 20, 2014

by David Kwartler Senior Jessica Chaikof and junior Melissa Mark discussed their experiences with Cochlear implants today D-block in the Little Theatre as part of Deaf Culture Day. Chaikof aimed to explain...

Deaf Culture Day: Student panel discusses deaf life

The Newtonite • March 20, 2014

“We’re deaf, you’re hearing. Who cares? We’re all human,” said senior . . .

Huntington Lecture: History teacher presents on Kosovo

The Newtonite • March 18, 2014

by Andrew Mannix and Jacob Sims Speyer History teacher Gregory Drake discussed the history of the Balkans Thursday after school in the Film Lecture Hall as part of the Huntington Lecture Series. Drake...

Asian Culture Day: Teacher panelists share experiences

The Newtonite • February 13, 2014

Asian-American teachers from this school spoke in a panel today D-block in the Little Theatre as part of Asian Culture Day. Officers from the Asian Culture Club introduced the panel. Senior Sam Su, an officer of the club, explained that teachers would share their experiences as Asian-Americans with the audience. He also shared several statistics before the presentation, including that 46% of Asian-Americans live on the West Coast. He also said that while 54% of Asian-American teenagers are bullied, only 31% of white students are.

Body Confidence Day: Panelists share experiences with eating disorders

The Newtonite • January 24, 2014

Five panelists who have either recovered from eating disorders or have had family members with eating disorders presented their stories yesterday B-block in the Little Theatre. The presentation was a part of Body Confidence Day, which was organized by seniors Kelsey Fox and Bethany Lehman. The panelists have requested to keep their last names private.

Body Confidence Day: Nutritionist discusses healthy diets and tips for students

The Newtonite • January 24, 2014

Health coach Susan Altman spoke D-block yesterday in the Auditorium as a part of Body Confidence Day. She had a visual presentation that she used to structure her discussion. She began by introducing herself and describing her education at Trinity College and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She said that she had also studied the psychological side of nutrition and eating disorders as well.

Body Confidence Day: Teachers discuss body image in history, literature

The Newtonite • January 23, 2014

English teacher Janice Miller and history teacher Susan Wilkins discussed the historical roots of body image in society and literature today E-block in the auditorium as part of Body Confidence Day. Photoshop expert and New England School of Photography teacher Caleb Cole finished the block with a brief photoshop demonstration.

Body Confidence Day: Journalist speaks about body image, experiences in Africa

The Newtonite • January 23, 2014

Liz Walker, an experienced television news journalist, humanitarian, and preacher, spoke about self-image and confidence in her life today C-block as part of Body Confidence Day.

ToBGLAD Day: Teachers talk about personal experiences as members of the LGBGTQ community

The Newtonite • January 7, 2014

Senior Lillia Baird asked math department head Nicole Conway, guidance counselor Michael Ford, and English teacher Bradley Jensen questions about their experiences as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community during E-block’s edition of Transgender Bisexual Gay Lesbian Awareness Day (ToBGLAD) in the auditorium during E-block yesterday.