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Orchestra performs during Harvestfest, Thursday, Nov. 16 in the Lasker Auditorium

‘Harvestfest’ fills auditorium with whimsical music

Annie Tango December 18, 2023

Full of contagious energy from the musicians, Harvestfest was a celebration of whimsical music.    Harvestfest played Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Lasker Auditorium, featuring performances...

Untitled Collage by Julia Dun Rappaport was featured in last years Thoughtprints calendar.

‘Thoughtprints’ showcases students creativity

Nika Jayanth December 7, 2023

With each page brimming with vivid paintings and powerful poems, North's Thoughtprints magazine offers students an opportunity to showcase their artwork and creativity. The club's members collaborate all...

Froshcab promotes inclusivity, being yourself

‘Froshcab’ promotes inclusivity, being yourself

Lucia Campbell December 6, 2023

Froshcab, an all freshman cabaret, will provide an all inclusive opportunity for students with any level of theater expertise to dabble in various forms of performing arts such as singing, dancing, and...

Shelf Life (left) and Excess (right)

Senior Nika Grusby confronts “uncomfortable” through art

William Yanhs December 6, 2023

As you step into North’s art room, you’re greeted with a whirlwind of talent. Glimmering canvases line the walls, speckles of paint adorn the tables, and students work diligently to finish their pieces....

Yo-Yo Ma speaks to the audience at a Boston Symphony Orchestra open rehearsal attended by Norths band and orchestra, Thursday, Oct. 12.

Students in fine and performing arts classes participate in unique field trips

Cindy Qiao December 3, 2023

Between rehearsals, concerts, and exams, North’s Fine and Performing Arts department takes students to observe professionals practice their crafts with the recent Boston Symphony Orchestra trip, the...

Students brainstorm ideas for fundraising plans during WIN Friday, Oct. 20 in the band room.

Students find ways to lower costs for New Orleans trip

Eric Lam November 14, 2023

With Tiger Bebop and Jazz Band’s trip to New Orleans growing closer by the day, members have begun finding ways to raise funds to lower individual costs.  Fundraising efforts began during Newtonville...

Disney-fication of Star Wars ruins historic weapon

Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon

Eric Lam November 3, 2023

The newest Star Wars shows and movies have continued the trend of smothering lightsabers’ power from being deadly and elegant weapons into glowing clubs that appear unthreatening.  Everyone knows...

The Wheel of Time immerses viewers in a magical world

‘The Wheel of Time’ immerses viewers in a magical world

Izzy Chapman November 1, 2023

The TV show, The Wheel of Time brings a world built on magical power struggles and the confines of repeating fates to life. The TV show explores a fresh perspective from the fantasy book series leaving...

Grandmas Kitchen has a wall featuring photos of regular costumers.

Grandma’s Kitchen offers welcoming atmosphere, great food

Angela Nie, Annie Tango, and Michal Zatlin October 30, 2023

Anyone who steps into Grandma’s Kitchen is immediately greeted by the buzzing of the boba blender. A three little pigs welcome sign, a rotary phone, and comfy chairs add to the cozy atmosphere. Placed...

Spontaneous Generation promises creativity, camaraderie through improv

Spontaneous Generation promises creativity, camaraderie through improv

William Yanhs October 3, 2023

An uncontrollable urge to laugh will descend upon the audience as the cast of Spontaneous Generation turns their wildest ideas into reality. The improv show, directed by seniors Raven Belson and Oliver...

Anything Goes brings a 1930s musical into the 21st Century

Anything Goes brings a 1930s musical into the 21st Century

Lucia Campbell May 5, 2023

Audience members fizzed with nostalgia during Theatre Ink’s performance of Cole Porter’s Anything Goes musical. Directed and choreographed by Katie Clark, the show ran March 23-26 in the auditorium. “Anything...

Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project

Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project

Noah Kesselman April 29, 2023

Choreographers and dancers at North continue to discover a welcoming and supportive community within Theatre Ink’s Choreography Project which will run May 3-5 in the auditorium. Directed by seniors...

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