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Upcoming Tiger 5K starts a new tradition at North

April 17, 2025

With the spring sports season underway and the temperatures rising, North is gearing up for its inaugural Tiger 5K, a new tradition aimed to unite the school community and North’s athletics.  The...

Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day

Students celebrate Women’s contributions in STEM fields during Women in STEM Day

Emily Nie and Kendall Swint April 16, 2025

North celebrated Women in STEM Day, Thursday, March 6, with a series of presentations held during b and e-blocks in the Little theater, highlighting women's contributions to science, technology, engineering,...

Members of The Second Step Club pose in front of their display, at the Newton Free Library, Tuesday, February 4.

Students for The Second Step display findings at the Newton Free Library

Michal Zatlin, News Editor April 15, 2025

North’s Students for the Second Step club presented a display at the Newton Free Library to  raise awareness on the importance of safety in teen dating,Tuesday, Feb. 4. Student of The Second Step...

Goldendoodle Izzy plays fetch at Walker Park, Tues. April 1st.

Off-leash dog park completes construction on Washington Street

Maddie Ngo, News Editor April 15, 2025

Walker Park, located on Washington Street, reopened Tuesday, April 1, with off-leash dog park access, an initiative spearheaded by the Off-leash Working Group, according to Assistant Director of Newton...

Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.

Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu

Emily Sloan, News Editor March 25, 2025

Newton Public Schools food provider Chartwells brought a student choice activity to the North cafeteria, allowing students to taste multiple restaurant inspired foods before voting on which one they’d...

Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture

Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture

Izzy Chapman, News Editor March 25, 2025

Members of North’s Asian American culture club (AACC), hosted a series of panels and presentations celebrating  Asian American and Pacific Islanders culture (AAPI) in Lasker auditorium Friday, Jan....

Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information

Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information

Madi Drewry, Social Media March 25, 2025

The Just Think Expo, organized by the PTSO, offered students a chance to engage with local businesses, explore mental health and grief support programs, and gain insight into the effects of intoxication...

Tiger Drive entrance before Keypad installment, Tuesday, March 11.

Keypad entry system installed at North to enhance security and maintain open campus

Maddie Ngo, News Editor March 24, 2025

All North entrances will be locked throughout the day, excluding a 30 minute window between 8:45 and 9:15 a.m., beginning Tuesday March 25. Keypads are installed on both the Tiger Drive and Theater...

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Beyond the rankings: examining North’s true strengths and challenges

Annalise Vito, Editor-in-chief March 21, 2025

Despite North being known for its high rankings and stellar class opportunities, U.S News and World Report has North ranked 43 in Massachusetts. Displaying a steady decline from place 22 in 2018 and place...

Students learn about environmental conservation at Sustainability Day, led by Green Team

Students learn about environmental conservation at Sustainability Day, led by Green Team

Elena Gillespie, News Editor March 12, 2025

Students on the Green Team taught their peers about ways to support a healthy environment during Sustainability Day during f-block Tuesday, Nov. 26 on Main Street. “We are trying to share about our...

Members and speakers from the TEDx event stand together after the event, Wednesday, Feb. 12.

TEDx event invites alumni and student perspectives on ‘Power of Passion’

Grace Zhuo, News Editor March 10, 2025

North students, alumni, and other community members spoke at the second annual TEDx event organized by North’s TEDx club in the Little Theater Wednesday, Feb. 12. This year’s theme was “The Power...

Influenza on the rise at North

Influenza on the rise at North

Emily Nie, News Editor March 10, 2025

With flu on the rise, North has seen a significant increase in student and faculty absences due to sickness.  According to school nurse Margaret McMenamy, flu season lasts from August to April every...

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