The Newtonite

Zeitoun Day: Writers explain craft of telling people's stories

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Jay Feinstein “Writing about someone is not like taking someone’s photograph,” financial journalist and writer Roger Lowenstein said at the session Telling Someone Else’s Story.

Zeitoun Days: Speakers explain ways to prepare for emergencies

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Ryan Condon Speakers on the Emergency Preparedness Panel, held in the cafeteria, discussed lessons people learned from Hurricane Katrina and how Newton residents can be better prepared for emergencies.

Zeitoun Day: Saints seen as reason to hope post-Katrina

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Steven Michael In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Saints shone as a ray of hope for the residents of New Orleans, according to Joe Schott, who grew up in Louisiana and still holds Saints season tickets.

Zeitoun Day: Panelists recount volunteer experiences in New Orleans

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Hilary Brumberg In the Community Service session, panelists discussed how they have aided the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the opportunities available for others to do so as well.

Zeitoun Day: Exonerated man speaks on justice panel

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Samantha Libraty After 19 years in jail for a crime he did not commit, panelist Dennis Maher said, “I do not resent being an American,” and that there are inevitable “problems in the justice system, but those things happen.”

Zeitoun Day: Speakers recall life experiences

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Amanda Hills In seven different “Story Share” sessions as part of the “Two Schools, One Book” day of panels and discussions, storytellers spoke about events or experiences that have impacted their lives.

Zeitoun Day: Stereotypes, prejudices can be detrimental

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Alex Feit “We need to get past the media and other filters to get to other perspectives,” said Dick Simon, a photographer and co-founder of the Peace Action Network, a group comprised of chief executives to help solve problems in conflict areas.

Students select Zeitoun panels

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Kayla Shore “Two Schools, One Book,” the summer reading initiative featuring Zeitoun by Dave Eggers, will culminate with a day-long, school-wide program Friday, Oct. 14.