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Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years

Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years

Eric Lam, Features editor November 12, 2024

Not long ago, the daily schedule that North students all know too well used to look quite different. The Class of 2024 was the first to utilize our current schedule and feel its effects fully in person...

North’s 'hidden athletes' excel outside-of-school sports

North’s ‘hidden athletes’ excel outside-of-school sports

Evelyn Mace and Audrey Welstead November 11, 2024

First-floor TVs at North cycle through upcoming games and highlights of star athletes, showcasing the school’s athletic spirit. Below the TV featuring the “Top Tigers,” the girls’ soccer team is...

Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.

Students weigh commitment to CTE programs

Maya Solomon, Features editor October 28, 2024

In school districts nationwide, students interested in learning job-specific skills are encouraged to transfer to vocational schools, which offer an inflexible and more career-forward education than traditional...

The Scarlet Letter, a book that students are no longer required to read.

Evolving English curriculum reflects student diversity, contemporary issues

Cindy Qiao, Features editor October 27, 2024

As English teacher Janice Miller stepped into the English department’s bookroom, the lights flickered on, illuminating the ceiling-to-floor stacks of books that have accumulated over the years. “It’s...

Members of jazz ensemble practice during a-block, Monday, April 8.

New policies aim to curb first-period tardiness

Hava Shenkman, Features editor October 26, 2024

The bell rings every morning at 9 a.m., marking the start of the first period. While teachers begin instruction, students are still lingering in the halls or rushing to class. For many students, being...

Union members and supporters gather at the Education Center to rally for a fair contract Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Teacher strike continues for fourteenth day amid contentious contract negotiations, budget disputes

Evie Mace, Features editor February 1, 2024

As negotiations continue between the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee, the terms of the new teacher contract are being hashed out in a contentious debate. The NTA and committee,...

Inclusion specialist Kate Woodford and her two daughters visit the Education Center to attend the union protest Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Number One Strikers: A photographer’s walk through the sixth day of protests

Gabe Kolodner, Managing photo editor January 29, 2024

It was raining in the early afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 24 as I walked along Walnut St. from North to the nearby village of Newtonville, camera in hand. I passed many of my current and former teachers,...

English teacher Sherri Ziomek listens to South teacher John Curley present his speech at the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) rally, Thursday, Jan. 25.

A day in the life of a Newton Public Schools teacher on strike

Leah Ziskin, Arts managing editor January 26, 2024

A week ago, English teacher Sherri Ziomek was in her classroom teaching her freshmen Romeo and Juliet. Now, she is on the picket lines, protesting relentlessly for a fair contract among her fellow Newton...

Grandma's Kitchen has a wall featuring photos of regular costumers.

Grandma’s Kitchen offers welcoming atmosphere, great food

Angela Nie, Annie Tango, and Michal Zatlin October 30, 2023

Anyone who steps into Grandma’s Kitchen is immediately greeted by the buzzing of the boba blender. A three little pigs welcome sign, a rotary phone, and comfy chairs add to the cozy atmosphere. Placed...

AI prompts change to academic violation policy

AI prompts change to academic violation policy

Kerri Huang, Features editor September 8, 2023

Essays can now be written in seconds. Poems, songs, and playscripts can be produced after entering a few keywords. Lesson plans and articles can be generated on a whim. ChatGPT’s seemingly endless capabilities...

Peer Tutoring program offers students unique opportunity to learn, gain experience

Peer Tutoring program offers students unique opportunity to learn, gain experience

Charlotte Boudreau, Features editor June 20, 2023

Sounds of enthusiasm buzz in the library every WIN block from the Peer Tutoring program. As a way for students to help students, the Peer Tutoring initiative exists for students to give and receive...

Protesters opposing North's upcoming drag show rally in Newton Centre Thursday, April 13.

North enveloped in national spotlight

Aaron Spetter-Goldstein, Opinions editor June 20, 2023

This April, it was North’s ToBeGLAD Day drag event. Prior to that, it was the rejected Academic Principles Advisory Committee. Before that was the multi-month saga over alleged anti-white discrimination...

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