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Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities

Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities

Izzie Chapman, News Editor February 5, 2025

Juniors and their parents gathered in the Lasker Auditorium for a presentation from North’s guidance office surrounding future planning, Wednesday, Jan. 8. Eight of North’s counselors discussed...

Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty

Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty

Kendall Swint, News Editor February 5, 2025

Sophomores taking the ELA MCAS this March will be the first to complete the test without the pressure of passing being a graduation requirement. According to the New York Times, 59 percent of voters...

Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year

Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year

Maddie Ngo, News Editor February 5, 2025

For the first time, Newton Public Schools (NPS) schools were out Wednesday, Jan. 29 in observance of Lunar New Year due to a district-wide decision to recognize Asian American students and families.  School...

Junior Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win

Sophia Boehmer, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Boys’ basketball defeated the Framingham Flyers in a sweeping 96-42 win Tuesday, Jan. 28 at home.  “I thought we played hard and played together, which is what our coaches try to get us to do every...

Junior Allie Danis directs the court while dribbling Friday, Jan. 31.

Girls’ basketball takes vengeance against Wellesley in intense victory

Amy Zhang, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Girls’ basketball achieved its’ hard-earned revenge by defeating Wellesley 50-38 at home Friday, Jan. 31.  According to Todd Sundstrom, the head coach, the Tigers have been struggling for two years...

Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it

Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor February 4, 2025

I have been attending Red Sox games for as long as I can remember. I have made some of my best memories sitting on one of Fenway Park’s uncomfortable seats on a cool summer night, watching Big Papi hit...

Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches

Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches

Ava Smoller, Arts editor February 3, 2025

Nitrous Oxide, directed by seniors Charlotte Pinto and Arnav Travers, is a series of student-run comedy sketches that will run Feb. 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater that is sure to spark laughter....

Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle

Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle

Emma Sukosolvisit and Nya Lubars February 3, 2025

Boys’ basketball bounced back from its previous loss, defeating the Needham Rockets 50-36 at home Friday, Jan. 17.  “We had a really tough loss against Albany High School but we persevered through...

Tingle stands next to his completed tiny home project, Friday, Dec. 14 2024.

Tingle honored as 2024 MCEW teacher of the year for sustainable tiny home project

Charlotte Kenney, News Editor January 31, 2025

Regarding his work with carpentry students on a sustainable tiny house, carpentry teacher Garrett Tingle received the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Week (MCEW) organization...

Members of 'Lost and Found' production pose for a group photo during a rehearsal, Saturday, Jan. 12.

Lost and Found emphasizes POC experiences through performances

Nika Jayanth, Arts editor January 30, 2025

Piece after piece, thunderous applause echoed from the audiences who were left in continual awe. Lost and Found invited students of color to share their stories and experiences through a variety of performances....

SFA works to improve North’s learning environment

SFA works to improve North’s learning environment

Makenna Kelley, News Editor January 30, 2025

Projects for the Student-Faculty Administration (SFA) have begun to ramp up after months of planning, welcoming new members, and forming subcommittees. “This is the best year we have had in terms...

SOS presentations educate students on available mental health resources

SOS presentations educate students on available mental health resources

Madi Drewry, News Editor January 30, 2025

Juniors and freshmen at North participated in a Signs of Suicide (SOS) presentation within their English and history classes during November and December to learn about the struggles of depression and...

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