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Field hockey's defense sticks it out in loss to Lincoln-Sudbury

Field hockey’s defense sticks it out in loss to Lincoln-Sudbury

Emily Sloan, Sports Editor October 9, 2025

Field hockey fell 0-4 after putting up a strong fight against the Lincoln-Sudbury Warriors, Friday, Oct. 3.  “We need to work on having more communication and getting used to our teammates' style...

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...

Boys' soccer plays through tension to triumph over Milton

Boys’ soccer plays through tension to triumph over Milton

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor October 9, 2025

With tensions high, boys’ soccer drew a rocky 3-2 victory over Milton, Tuesday, Oct. 7 at home under the lights.  Including this game, North has won its past eight matchups against Milton. Milton...

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...

Girls’ swim and dive overtakes Acton-Boxborough

Girls’ swim and dive overtakes Acton-Boxborough

Khadija Ghadiali, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Girls’ swim and dive, 6-0, triumphed 98-80 against Acton-Boxborough Friday, Oct. 3. The team had 37 swimmers and three divers participate in the meet in 12 different categories. The noise was deafening...

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...

Senior Beckett St.Germain, a carpentry major works on building a chair, Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Learning by doing: how North’s CTE students turn skills into paychecks

Grace Zhuo, News Editor October 8, 2025

At North, students aren’t just studying engines, blueprints, or lesson plans — they’re fixing cars, designing layouts, and teaching children through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program,...

A Chartwells employee serves food to students during third lunch Mondat, Oct. 6.

One year in, Chartwells faces mixed reviews from students and parents

Cindy Qiao, Business manager October 6, 2025

After a year of Chartwells as Newton Public Schools’ food services provider, students and parents are assessing whether the company has provided the diverse, high-quality lunches it promised. Over...

Girls' volleyball dominates over Walpole

Girls’ volleyball dominates over Walpole

Charlotte Morin, Sports Editor October 4, 2025

In a commanding performance from start to finish, girls’ volleyball defeated Walpole 3-0, Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Reggie Gym. The Tigers opened the first set with a seamless connection between junior...

Newton For Everyone's logo and campaign sign.

Could Housing Costs Be Hurting Your Education?

Miriam Stern, News Editor September 29, 2025

  Newton for Everyone will host “Priced Out,” an event addressing the challenges teachers face in affording homes near their workplaces in Newton Public Schools, Tuesday, Sept. 30. “We're...

Girls' soccer shows strong defense in battle with Braintree

Girls’ soccer shows strong defense in battle with Braintree

Charlotte Kenney, Sports Editor September 27, 2025

Girls’ soccer fell 0-3 to Braintree after a strong defensive fight at home Thursday, Sept. 18.  Senior Eva Hautefeuille, a captain with seniors Shiaowei Qu and Colleen Walsh, began the game with...

Beals House Dean Scott Heslin.

Detention Debate: Life Lessons or Lost Minutes?

Rhea Khanna, News Editor September 24, 2025

As the new school year begins, many North students remain confused about how detentions are assigned and carried out, even though the detention system has existed for years. “I only know about lunch...

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