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Senior Tarene Cunningham runs to claim her new JBL speaker, Tuesday, April 15.

Pep rally energizes, student, staff North sports fans

Maddie Ngo, News Editor May 4, 2025

North’s athletic department drummed up enthusiasm for the spring sports season while celebrating successes of the winter season, at the  pep rally in the Reggie Gym, Tuesday, April. 15. “The point...

Upcoming Tiger 5K starts a new tradition at North

April 17, 2025

With the spring sports season underway and the temperatures rising, North is gearing up for its inaugural Tiger 5K, a new tradition aimed to unite the school community and North’s athletics.  The...

Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day

Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day

Emily Nie and Kendall Swint April 16, 2025

North celebrated Women in STEM Day, Thursday, March 6, with a series of presentations held during b and e-blocks in the Little theater, highlighting women's contributions to science, technology, engineering,...

Sophomore Summer Lin lunges to hit a birdie, Tuesday, March 18.

Badminton club nurtures bonds beyond the court

Isabella Baust, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

Although new traditions and team culture are difficult to establish, North’s unofficial athletic organizations admirably display initiative by building communities from the ground up. The badminton club,...

Members of The Second Step Club pose in front of their display, at the Newton Free Library, Tuesday, February 4.

Students for The Second Step display findings at the Newton Free Library

Michal Zatlin, News Editor April 15, 2025

North’s Students for the Second Step club presented a display at the Newton Free Library to  raise awareness on the importance of safety in teen dating,Tuesday, Feb. 4. Student of The Second Step...

Goldendoodle Izzy plays fetch at Walker Park, Tues. April 1st.

Off-leash dog park completes construction on Washington Street

Maddie Ngo, News Editor April 15, 2025

Walker Park, located on Washington Street, reopened Tuesday, April 1, with off-leash dog park access, an initiative spearheaded by the Off-leash Working Group, according to Assistant Director of Newton...

Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss

Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss

Audrey Welstead, Sports Editor April 12, 2025

Boys’ ultimate, recently established as an official sport, fell 15-6 to St. John’s Prep at home Wednesday, March 26. Despite the loss, the team presented strong chemistry, energy, and clean play throughout...

Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time

Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time

Summer Wu, Arts editor April 9, 2025

While many seniors are preparing for their next chapter as they receive college decisions, Communk Ink is staying focused on making a lasting impact by continuing to host Plowshares reading events and...

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The Prom shares empowering story of acceptance

Nika Jayanth, Arts editor April 9, 2025

Cast members trickled onto the stage, and an upbeat tune started to play. They began to sing, a rich strong melody filling the auditorium, and audience members gasped with delight and marveled at the vibrant...

Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards

Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards

Seth Diller April 4, 2025

According to PhotoAiD, 48% of travelers visit places to flash their experiences on social media, whether it is the 25 pictures staged on an influencer's story, or an ensuing trip post flaunting the highlights...

Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.

Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham

Rowan Fine, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Girls’ lacrosse crushed Framingham 20-3, at home, Tuesday, April 1. Framingham took an early lead from the stick of senior Tamerate Samwel, but the Tigers fought back with fire. After finding themselves...

Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal

MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution

Emma Sukosolvisit, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

At the starting line, sophomore Blake MacNeal propels forward with passion and energy, launching herself in a soaring jump at the New Balance championship meet Thursday, March 13, feeling the electric...

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