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Seniors Marco Comin and Seth Rao pose post-win Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Boys’ soccer triumphs in thrilling penalty shootout to reach state final

Sunny Thavanati, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

The Cinderella story continues for the 31st-seeded North boys’ soccer team, which battled through double overtime and triumphed in penalty kicks to defeat Xaverian 4-2 in the MIAA Division 1 semifinals...

Members of girls' volleyball pose with their trophy Saturday, Nov. 16.

Girls’ volleyball takes home third consecutive MIAA Division 1 title with flawless playoff run

Isabella Baust, Sports Editor November 18, 2024

For the third straight year, girls’ volleyball brought home the state championship, cementing their dynasty with a dominant 3-0 sweep over Brookline at the MIAA state tournament finals Saturday, Nov....

Students sample Korean-Style Bulgogi Tots

Global Eats event introduces students to Korean, Caribbean foods

Cindy Qiao, News Editor November 18, 2024

Students crowded the back of the cafeteria to sample Caribbean and Korean dishes during Chartwells’ first Global Eats event of the year Wednesday, Oct. 16, during all three lunch blocks. “I definitely...

Newton Teachers Association protests lack of kindergarten aides in classrooms

Newton Teachers Association protests lack of kindergarten aides in classrooms

Maddie Ngo, News Editor November 18, 2024

Newton Teachers Association (NTA) members gathered at the Newton Education Center Monday, Oct. 21, during a Newton School Committee meeting to protest the district’s decision not to hire aids for kindergarten...

Senior Vivi Kritzer dribbles past Wellesley defender Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Girls’ soccer ends record-breaking season in devastating defeat against Wellesley

Maya Solomon, Sports editor November 18, 2024

Girls’ soccer fell to Wellesley 0-3 in a hard-fought battle in the Elite Eight round of the state tournament, Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Wellesley’s Darcy field.  The two teams had faced off twice in...

Senior Devon Burke goes in for the kill Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Girls’ volleyball sweeps Needham to secure championship spot

Shonali Sen, Sports editor November 14, 2024

Girls’ volleyball is headed to the state championships for the fourth year in a row after a dominant 3-0 victory over the Needham Rockets Tuesday, Nov. 12. Head coach Nile Fox credited the team's...

Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title

Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title

Isabella Baust, Sports editor November 14, 2024

In the second round of the MIAA state tournament Wednesday, Nov. 6, the girls' volleyball team dominated Chelmsford in straight sets, sweeping the match 3-0 at the Reggie gym. The win propelled the team...

Senior Marco Comin Natick defenders to keep the offensive possession alive Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Boys’ soccer advances to Final Four after defeating Natick

Sunny Thavanati, Sports editor November 14, 2024

Boys’ soccer defeated Natick 1-0 on their home turf in the Elite Eight round of the MIAA state tournament Wednesday, Nov. 13. After coming into the tournament seeded 31st, the Tigers punched their ticket...

The Crucible transports audiences back to seventeenth-century Salem

The Crucible transports audiences back to seventeenth-century Salem

Sonya Belanga, Arts editor November 13, 2024

Theater Ink’s The Crucible brought Salem’s dark history to Lasker Auditorium Thursday, Oct. 31 to Saturday, Nov. 2. Directed by English teacher Valerie Young, the production simultaneously chilled...

Junior Bella Mangada fights for header Monday, Nov. 4.

Girls’ soccer faces South for first time in playoff history, edges out in opening round

Isabella Baust, Sports editor November 13, 2024

Girls’ soccer swept the floor with South 2-1 Monday, Nov. 4 at home in the first round of the MIAA state tournament. Tensions were high as the Tigers and Lions faced off in the playoff tournament for...

Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years

Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years

Eric Lam, Features editor November 12, 2024

Not long ago, the daily schedule that North students all know too well used to look quite different. The Class of 2024 was the first to utilize our current schedule and feel its effects fully in person...

North’s 'hidden athletes' excel outside-of-school sports

North’s ‘hidden athletes’ excel outside-of-school sports

Evelyn Mace and Audrey Welstead November 11, 2024

First-floor TVs at North cycle through upcoming games and highlights of star athletes, showcasing the school’s athletic spirit. Below the TV featuring the “Top Tigers,” the girls’ soccer team is...

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