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History teacher wins Meserve Award

History teacher wins Meserve Award

Allison Purcell, News editor March 29, 2023

Though teaching can be a thankless job, North takes time each year to recognize educators who go above and beyond. One of these honors, the Meserve, was awarded to history teacher Meghan Burns for excellence...

‘Titanic’ offers stunning new perspective in 25th anniversary re-release

‘Titanic’ offers stunning new perspective in 25th anniversary re-release

Evelyn Mace March 24, 2023

Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” enchanted audience members as the great Titanic rose from the screen. Titanic, written and directed by James Cameron, was originally released in 1997 and received...

Improv Jam cast members form a mosh pit at the end of the show, Thursday, Feb. 16.

Snappy thinking in Improv Jam creates an entertaining evening

Eric Lam March 23, 2023

Improv Jam showcased on-the-spot improvisation through a series of eight segments featuring audience interaction. Directed by seniors Sophia Keohane and Ella Reid, the show played Feb. 16 in the little...

Students enjoyed riding up the slopes during the Sunday River trip Jan. 20-22.

Ski and Snowboard club return to the slopes in recent trips

Kerri Huang, News editor March 22, 2023

Following a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, North’s Ski and Snowboard club has once again taken to the slopes.  Students attended a trip to Sunday River on January 20-22 for the first time in...

Nitrous Oxide cast takes a bow after the closing night performance.

Sketch comedy group Nitrous Oxide serves an evening of delight

Neria Abbimutt March 21, 2023

Laughter permeated the theater as the audience and cast bonded over priceless skits performed by Theater Ink's sketch comedy group. Directed by senior Zoe Kritzer and junior Nate Reilly, Nitrous Oxide...

Students on the Human Rights Council work to promote equity

Students on the Human Rights Council work to promote equity

Annie Tango, Features editor March 14, 2023

Student activists work hard to institute change at North, whether it be organizing rallies or offering tutoring sessions. The Human Rights Council (HRC) works to bring these agents of change together to...

The Color of Law opens readers eyes to history of segregation

The Color of Law opens reader’s eyes to history of segregation

Maddie Ngo March 13, 2023

“Today’s residential segregation in the North, South, Midwest, and West is not the unintended consequence of individual choices and of otherwise well-meaning law or regulation but of unhidden public...

Vincenzino received the Career and Technology Education Outstanding Student of the Year Award on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Vincenzino Receives CTE Award for Passion in Early Education and Care

Kerri Huang, News editor March 3, 2023

Senior Jenna Vincenzino, a Major 3 student in Early Education and Care, received the Career and Technical Education Outstanding Student of the Year Award during the CTE Awards Ceremony b-block Thursday,...

Boys Hockey falls to Brookline in well fought game

Boy’s Hockey falls to Brookline in well fought game

Cindy Qiao February 27, 2023

Despite displaying some encouraging moments, boys’ hockey suffered a 5-0 loss away to Brookline Saturday, Feb. 4.   It was a tough game for the Tigers, especially given the absence of several...

Gruenbaum diminishes holocaust stigma through storytelling

Gruenbaum diminishes holocaust stigma through storytelling

Michal Zatlin, News editor February 19, 2023

Students had the opportunity to hear what childhood was like within Nazi concentration camps from holocaust survivor Michael Gruenbaum, who spoke about his experiences as a Jewish man during World War...

Crowds gather on front lawns to watch locals perform for Porchfest Saturday, June 4.

North students discover music opportunities in the local community

Noah Kesselman, Features editor February 17, 2023

Walking from house to house at Porchfest last summer, music fans stopped to listen to local country enthusiasts, reminiscent ‘80s rockers, and the occasional cello player, but they may have also come...

Officers of the Class of 2023, led by senior Clara Lake, have weekly student government meetings inside Beals House.

Class presidents on their goals for the upcoming year

Sunnie Dau, Features editor February 16, 2023

Paul Holm Junior Paul Holm, Class of 2024 president, is striving to make the student government more welcoming and enjoyable for every student.  “I want to bring normalcy into student government...

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