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History teacher Brian Goeselt, upon request, sits alongside his cutout of Harry Truman in order to have "two great historians" in the photo Thursday, Feb. 13.

Goeselt motivates students to engage with history

Sophia Boehmer, Sports Editor February 18, 2025

On a bright Wednesday morning, history teacher Brian Goeselt walked into his D-Block Modern World History class with a big smile and a positive attitude. As soon as he started teaching, class chatter died...

Culinary teacher Christopher DeRocher presents a fresh batch of cookies Thursday, Feb. 13.

DeRocher brings passion and professionalism to the culinary kitchen

Emily Nie, News Editor February 17, 2025

It was lunch block in the Tiger’s Loft Bistro, the busiest time for the Culinary kitchen. Students purchasing lunch chatted in the front as paninis sizzled on the grill in the back. Culinary teacher...

Students walk to school from their cars parked on Hull Street Thursday, Feb. 13.

Lack of parking spots causes chaos on Hull Street

Sophie Stockton, News Editor February 14, 2025

The din of car engines saturates Hull Street as approximately 60 student drivers pull in and out of their parking spaces before and after school. However, the scarcity of Hull Street spots and students’...

Standardized testing takes a digital turn

Standardized testing takes a digital turn

Emma Xiao, News Editor February 12, 2025

For two weeks each May, orderly rows of tables span the Simulated Outdoor Area. Students sit in chairs, and Advanced Placement (AP) test booklets lay in front of them, as the sound of pens writing on lined...

North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies

North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies

Izzy Chapman, News Editor January 20, 2025

Each year's first day of school brings students a fresh schedule with new classes and teachers, who each have their own unique way of running the classroom. This transition can be incredibly stressful...

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,...

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