The Newtonite

An Online World: Social media sites hide our true selves

The Newtonite • October 5, 2012

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: Online petition websites change world

The Newtonite • October 1, 2012

by Connor Vasu Who would have thought that three high schoolers could influence the presidential debates or that a movie studio would bend to pressure from a fourth-grade class?

Campaign raises funds for new technology

The Newtonite • June 10, 2012

by Malini Gandhi The teacher’s question, “Who read the chapter last night?” is a common one, one that normally goes unanswered as students slump in their seats and look away. But with student response systems, students supplied with small blue “clickers” can hit a button and anonymously provide honest answers.

Column: Selling naming rights sends wrong message

The Newtonite • May 24, 2012

by Connor Vasu Welcome to Brand Name® High, an over-commercialized high school where money and technology are most important.

Editorial: Students should be able to visit Facebook

The Newtonite • May 16, 2012

This school should not block Facebook on its computers. Facebook is beneficial to students, and the worst one could call it is a time-waster.

Cartoon: Saved by the computer

The Newtonite • April 3, 2012

by Julia Moss This semester, for the first time, students and parents will be able to access grades online.

Point Counterpoint: Is Google Docs a better word processing system than Microsoft Word?

The Newtonite • March 5, 2012

Douglas Abrams and Peter Diamond share two different points of view regarding Google Docs and Microsoft Word.

Guest Column: Facebook helps students' performance

The Newtonite • March 1, 2012

by Bennett Kaplan Some think that Facebook is detrimental to students. It is often called a distraction and a waste of time. However, Facebook can actually help students perform better in school, making it a tool.

Column: Technology aids learning outside classroom

The Newtonite • February 10, 2012

by Douglas Abrams In keeping with the worldwide increase in technology usage, more and more teachers at this school are creating websites for their students. These websites keep students organized and on track with assignments.

Augmented reality comes to the Learning Commons

The Newtonite • January 26, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Augmented Reality, a program that makes three-dimensional images appear active, was introduced to this school in early December, according to English teacher and librarian Kevin McGrath.

Greenginneers sell bike-powered smoothies

The Newtonite • January 4, 2012

by Hilary Brumberg This morning was the second morning the Greengineers sold bike powered smoothies to raise awareness about nutrition and to raise money for a charity that they selected.

Administration continues student union plan

The Newtonite • December 8, 2011

by Jared Perlo During yesterday’s meeting, the Student Faculty Administration members continued to deliberate the possible creation of a student social area in the cafeteria, as well as possible school policy changes regarding study halls and canceled classes.