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Freshman-sophomore standouts shine at MSTCA girls' track meet

Freshman-sophomore standouts shine at MSTCA girls’ track meet

Hava Shenkman, Sports Editor January 22, 2025

Girls’ indoor track showcased impressive talent at the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) Freshman-Sophomore meet Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.  The...

North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies

North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies

Izzy Chapman, News Editor January 20, 2025

Each year's first day of school brings students a fresh schedule with new classes and teachers, who each have their own unique way of running the classroom. This transition can be incredibly stressful...

In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded

In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded

Savannah Bond January 17, 2025

Next year, I will walk into a college campus and face a new world of people, opportunities, and especially, opinions—lots of strong opinions. Many of those opinions will motivate change. Many will be...

Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry

Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry

Eric Lam, Arts Editor January 16, 2025

Students interested in exploring a camera’s mechanics or the darkrooms' quiet focus can discover this knowledge and more within North’s photography department. Photography classes at North that teaches...

Seniors Nate Burres and Toby Gilpin, and Sophomore Alex Santanastaso,  perform in a dress rehearsal of Heathers: Teen Edition, Saturday, Nov. 23.

Heathers: Teen Edition fills Little Theater with dark comedy, teenage angst

Sonya Belanga, Arts editor January 15, 2025

Theatre Ink’s rendition of Heathers: Teen Edition was “Big Fun” for all in attendance. Directed by seniors Leah Ziskin and Nell Ranalli, the show ran from Dec. 4-7 in the Little Theater. The original...

Students grapple with election results

Students grapple with election results

Hannah Sheppard, News editor January 10, 2025

Following former President Donald Trump’s victory on election day Tuesday, Nov. 5, students at North anticipate changes regarding queer and trans rights, women's rights, military spending, and the economy.  “I...

Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk

Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk

Lily Southall, Arts editor January 1, 2025

Several weeks before the fall play, The Crucible, premiered, senior Ellie Marchessault, Theater Ink’s head stage manager, had the production meeting entirely under control. With unwavering concentration,...

Gymnastics defeats South in season opener

Gymnastics defeats South in season opener

Amy Zhang, Sports editor January 1, 2025

Gymnastics defeated South 144.38-117.8 in its first season meet in the SOA on Tuesday, Dec. 17, coming close to securing a new school record. The meet concluded with a standout floor routine by senior...

Pep rally celebrates Fall Season

Pep rally celebrates Fall Season

Izzy Chapman, News editor January 1, 2025

Students celebrated the successful fall sports season and competed in games during a pep rally Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the Reggie gym. “We’ve had the most successful fall season at North that we’ve...

Senior captain Nicky Spinelli completes his starting handshake before boys' basketball faces Framingham Friday, Dec. 13.

Athletes hit the ground running as winter season begins

Nya Lubars, Sports Editor December 19, 2024

As the cool autumn air turns to harsh winter winds, North is kicking off its sports season with fierce determination and bright optimism. This year’s winter sports include boys’ and girls’ basketball,...

‘Harvestfest’ showcases talented musicians performances

‘Harvestfest’ showcases talented musicians performances

Makenna Kelley, Arts editor December 18, 2024

North’s annual fall concert, Harvestfest, kicked off the music department’s year of performance with enchanting and transcendent songs.  Harvestfest played Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the...

New Peru exchange welcomes Peruvian students

New Peru exchange welcomes Peruvian students

Caroline Fahey, News editor December 17, 2024

North launched its first-ever Peru exchange program this year, welcoming students from Newton College in Peru.  Students arrived Friday, Oct. 25, and stayed with host families while exploring Boston...

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