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Campus aide Shawanda Steed maintains order in North’s hallways

Campus aide Shawanda Steed maintains order in North’s hallways

November 13, 2025

Students wandering the halls of North are likely to run into campus aide Shawanda Steed, clipboard in hand, as she makes her rounds through the building. Known to students as “Ms. Shawanda,” Steed...

Senior Robert Rougeaux swings at a meet Monday, Sept. 8.

Golf achieves impressive growth in face of tough course

Charlotte Kenney, Sports Editor November 13, 2025

As the final tee of the season was set, the boys’ golf team's season closed out with a 2-13 record. Golf's season ended Wednesday, Oct. 8 after its final match of the season, losing to Braintree 81-93.  According...

Senior Alayna O'Connell prepares to receive a serve, Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Girls’ volleyball punches ticket to fifth consecutive MIAA State Final

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor November 13, 2025

Girls’ volleyball heads to the state finals for the fifth time in a row, clearing Central Catholic in a 3-0 Final Four sweep Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Burlington High School.  “It’s literally unbelievable,...

Italian exchange promotes deep connections alongside cultural understanding

Italian exchange promotes deep connections alongside cultural understanding

Ava Smoller, Arts Editor November 12, 2025

When students think of an exchange program, they tend to imagine an opportunity to learn a different language and immerse themselves in a new culture. Junior Meilee Melakanos, who spent two weeks in September...

Students celebrate Diwali with South Asian Student Association

Students celebrate Diwali with South Asian Student Association

November 10, 2025

The scent of samosas and flickering of tea lights filled Main Street as students lined up for henna and snacks at a Diwali celebration organized by the South Asian Student Association (SASA) during d-block,...

Boys' cross country head coach Lou Pearlman huddles with runners before a meet, Thursday, Oct. 16.

Coach Pearlman forms personal connection with every runner

Khadija Ghadiali, Sports Editor November 10, 2025

As each member of boys’ cross country crossed the finish line, head coach Lou Pearlman’s fervent cheers could be heard over the screaming fans.   Under Pearlman’s inspirational leadership, boys’...

5k participants, including members of boys' cross country, rally at the finish line, Sunday, Oct. 26.

Tiger 5k fosters North spirit in athletic community

Makenna Kelley, Sports Editor November 6, 2025

North’s second annual Tiger 5K, organized by North’s Boosters Club, brought the community together in support of North’s student-athletes and athletics department Sunday, Oct. 26. at Dickinson Stadium. The...

Unified basketball reaches personal goals despite loss to Brookline

Unified basketball reaches personal goals despite loss to Brookline

Kayleigh Shields, Sports Editor November 6, 2025

Unified basketball fell 53-73 against Brookline Monday, Oct. 27 at home. Despite the loss, energy was high all afternoon, and individual players accomplished major personal goals.   Math teacher Keith...

Students, staff reflect on Charlie Kirk's death

Students, staff reflect on Charlie Kirk’s death

Amy Lee and Hannah Sheppard November 5, 2025

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s death on Sep. 10 occupied headlines for weeks, sparking a variety of responses that highlight the increasingly hostile political atmosphere. Reactions were posted...

Boys' soccer displays disciplined defense in loss to Weymouth

Boys’ soccer displays disciplined defense in loss to Weymouth

Seth Diller, Business Manager November 5, 2025

Boys’ soccer took a 0-1 loss against Weymouth on Monday, Oct. 27 despite a strong defensive outing by the Tigers.  The game began with an impressive display of skill from North’s and Weymouth’s...

Students begin serving up chicken tenders and fries during lunch on opening day, Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Tiger’s Loft Bistro equips students with essential skills for workplace

Eric Lam, Arts Managing Editor November 5, 2025

The Tiger’s Loft Bistro is an on-campus and entirely student-run restaurant, open during second and third lunch. While lines of students stretch into the hallways during second and third lunch, culinary...

New social media app sparks controversy at North

New social media app sparks controversy at North

Sophie Stockton, News Editor November 5, 2025

The Tea app, which has sparked controversy for containing vulgar and personal comments about students – many of whom are minors – was featured in Vice Principal Amy Winston’s weekly update, Saturday,...

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