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Dad Bod performs live at a block party for neighbors Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

Student bands strike a chord in North’s growing music scene

Michal Zatlin, News October 9, 2025

Live music is making a comeback at North. From basement shows to community festivals, independent student bands are striking a chord with classmates and bringing new energy to school events.  Contagious...

New director Annmarie Benedict will bring a fresh perspective to North’s theater department

New director Annmarie Benedict will bring a fresh perspective to North’s theater department

Nika Jayanth, Arts editor October 9, 2025

Theatre Ink’s fall production, Sense and Sensibility, will be the first play directed by Annmarie Benedict at North. Experienced in both acting and directing, Benedict hopes to bring a fresh and unique...

Sense and Sensibility prepares to take the stage with a touching portrayal of a classic

Sense and Sensibility prepares to take the stage with a touching portrayal of a classic

Zoe Uppot, News Editor October 8, 2025

Sense and Sensibility, directed by Annmarie Benedict, is Theatre Ink’s depiction of the timeless classic by Jane Austen. It is set to run Oct. 30–Nov. 1 in the Lasker Auditorium.  The play follows...

Springfest makes a triumphant return

Springfest makes a triumphant return

Emily Sloan, Arts editor May 11, 2025

For the first time in three years, Springfest made a captivating and emotional return, spotlighting North’s musical talent Thursday, April 10. With performances from the Wind Ensemble, orchestra, chorus,...

Jazz Night welcomes spring to North

Jazz Night welcomes spring to North

Peter Edwards, Arts editor May 11, 2025

Several student groups celebrated the arrival of spring with jazz music ranging from smooth and soft to loud and proud at Spring Jazz Night April 9. North’s Jazz Workshop and Advanced Jazz Workshop...

Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time

Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time

Summer Wu, Arts editor April 9, 2025

While many seniors are preparing for their next chapter as they receive college decisions, Communk Ink is staying focused on making a lasting impact by continuing to host Plowshares reading events and...

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The Prom shares empowering story of acceptance

Nika Jayanth, Arts editor April 9, 2025

Cast members trickled onto the stage, and an upbeat tune started to play. They began to sing, a rich strong melody filling the auditorium, and audience members gasped with delight and marveled at the vibrant...

Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students

Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students

Grace Zhuo, Arts editor March 31, 2025

Green Team held a Prom Dress Donation Drive at the Theater Entrance March 20-23 two hours before The Prom, this year’s spring musical, ran each day. The donation drive, organized by the Green Team,...

Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians

Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians

Peter Edwards, Arts Editor March 12, 2025

The second year of combined concerts hosted at North featuring music groups from Bigelow, F. A. Day, and North began with Winterfest I, Jan. 21, and Winterfest II, Jan. 23.  The concerts represent...

Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition

Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition

Rowan Fine, Arts Editor March 12, 2025

Walking in the glamorous streets of New York City, students from Jazz Band and Theatre Ink visited museums, live concerts, and musicals during a trip to New York City from Jan. 25-26. The trip provided...

Nitrous Oxide cast sits for 'corporate' like photo to promote their comedy, Saturday, Jan. 11.

Nitrous Oxide delivers a night of laughter with student-created sketch comedy

Samiya Garg, Arts editor March 12, 2025

As the night went on, Nitrous Oxide’s humorous skits kept audience members laughing throughout the two-hour performance, amazed by the cast’s creativity. Nitrous Oxide ran in the Little Theater...

Winterfest transports audience to a different world

Winterfest transports audience to a different world

Amy Lee, Arts editor February 12, 2025

Applause resounded from the Lasker Auditorium, Jan. 21 and Jan. 23 as performers took the audience on a musical exploration of emotions through pieces that ranged from suspenseful to fantastical.  Winterfest,...

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