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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...

Members of the team celebrate after their victory Friday, Dec. 13.

Girls’ basketball avenges previous loss in season-opener against Framingham

Maya Solomon, Sports editor December 16, 2024

North, against all odds, came out triumphant in the first game of the girls’ basketball season, securing a 62-57 victory over Framingham Friday, Dec. 13.  Although last season the team fell short...

HLU Day highlights Hispanic and Latinx experiences

HLU Day highlights Hispanic and Latinx experiences

Esha Bhawalkar, News editor December 14, 2024

Hispanic and Latinx students and professionals shared their experiences through panels during Hispanics and Latinos United Day Friday, Oct. 11, held by the Hispanics and Latinos United (HLU) club. “I...

Interact Club helps students organize service projects

Interact Club helps students organize service projects

Sophie Stockton, News Editor December 9, 2024

North’s Interact Club aims to provide students with opportunities to engage in meaningful service and volunteering projects both locally and globally this year. Affiliated with the International Rotary...

Ninth annual Multicultural Night celebrates 28 countries

Ninth annual Multicultural Night celebrates 28 countries

Felicia Ji, News Editor December 8, 2024

North’s ninth annual Multicultural Night, held Tuesday, Nov. 12, celebrated the school community’s rich diversity with a record-breaking 28 countries represented. The event featured a vibrant showcase...

Senior Carolina Darcy poses with the window display she designed.

Window display celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Cat Torosyan, News Managing Editor December 7, 2024

A window display outside the cafeteria educated students about Native American culture in honor of Native American Heritage Month this November. According to senior Carolina Darcy, who created the display,...

Mock election cancelled after online ballot takeover

Mock election cancelled after online ballot takeover

Cindy Qiao, News Editor December 6, 2024

During advisory Monday, Nov. 4, students opening the online ballot for the mock election were surprised to find frivolous candidates and questions, the result of unauthorized edits made after students...

TV Media students win awards for traffic PSAs

TV Media students win awards for traffic PSAs

Nicolle, Viana November 29, 2024

Prizes for the best public service announcements on street safety were awarded to two groups of North students Wednesday, Oct 23, during a luncheon hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation...

The Tigers celebrate after first goal marking their 1-0 lead Saturday, Nov. 24.

Boys’ soccer defies the odds, wins first-ever state championship as 31st seed

Sunny Thavanati, Sports editor November 24, 2024

Boys’ soccer started their season 1-7. Three wins, nine ties, and five losses later, the Tigers barely squeaked into the playoffs as the 31st seed in the MIAA Division 1 tournament. Two months after...

Disease awareness club raises $3,000 for cancer research

Disease awareness club raises $3,000 for cancer research

Ava Smoller, News Editor November 23, 2024

The North Disease Awareness Club raised over $3,000 for cancer research for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through a mini-golfing event in partnership with the Jimmy Fund Saturday, Oct. 7, according...

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...

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