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Students grapple with election results

Students grapple with election results

Hannah Sheppard, News editor January 10, 2025

Following former President Donald Trump’s victory on election day Tuesday, Nov. 5, students at North anticipate changes regarding queer and trans rights, women's rights, military spending, and the economy.  “I...

Pep rally celebrates Fall Season

Pep rally celebrates Fall Season

Izzy Chapman, News editor January 1, 2025

Students celebrated the successful fall sports season and competed in games during a pep rally Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the Reggie gym. “We’ve had the most successful fall season at North that we’ve...

New Peru exchange welcomes Peruvian students

New Peru exchange welcomes Peruvian students

Caroline Fahey, News editor December 17, 2024

North launched its first-ever Peru exchange program this year, welcoming students from Newton College in Peru.  Students arrived Friday, Oct. 25, and stayed with host families while exploring Boston...

HLU Day highlights Hispanic and Latinx experiences

HLU Day highlights Hispanic and Latinx experiences

Esha Bhawalkar, News editor December 14, 2024

Hispanic and Latinx students and professionals shared their experiences through panels during Hispanics and Latinos United Day Friday, Oct. 11, held by the Hispanics and Latinos United (HLU) club. “I...

Interact Club helps students organize service projects

Interact Club helps students organize service projects

Sophie Stockton, News Editor December 9, 2024

North’s Interact Club aims to provide students with opportunities to engage in meaningful service and volunteering projects both locally and globally this year. Affiliated with the International Rotary...

Ninth annual Multicultural Night celebrates 28 countries

Ninth annual Multicultural Night celebrates 28 countries

Felicia Ji, News Editor December 8, 2024

North’s ninth annual Multicultural Night, held Tuesday, Nov. 12, celebrated the school community’s rich diversity with a record-breaking 28 countries represented. The event featured a vibrant showcase...

Senior Carolina Darcy poses with the window display she designed.

Window display celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Cat Torosyan, News Managing Editor December 7, 2024

A window display outside the cafeteria educated students about Native American culture in honor of Native American Heritage Month this November. According to senior Carolina Darcy, who created the display,...

Mock election cancelled after online ballot takeover

Mock election cancelled after online ballot takeover

Cindy Qiao, News Editor December 6, 2024

During advisory Monday, Nov. 4, students opening the online ballot for the mock election were surprised to find frivolous candidates and questions, the result of unauthorized edits made after students...

TV Media students win awards for traffic PSAs

TV Media students win awards for traffic PSAs

Nicolle, Viana November 29, 2024

Prizes for the best public service announcements on street safety were awarded to two groups of North students Wednesday, Oct 23, during a luncheon hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation...

Disease awareness club raises $3,000 for cancer research

Disease awareness club raises $3,000 for cancer research

Ava Smoller, News Editor November 23, 2024

The North Disease Awareness Club raised over $3,000 for cancer research for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through a mini-golfing event in partnership with the Jimmy Fund Saturday, Oct. 7, according...

Students sample Korean-Style Bulgogi Tots

Global Eats event introduces students to Korean, Caribbean foods

Cindy Qiao, News Editor November 18, 2024

Students crowded the back of the cafeteria to sample Caribbean and Korean dishes during Chartwells’ first Global Eats event of the year Wednesday, Oct. 16, during all three lunch blocks. “I definitely...

Newton Teachers Association protests lack of kindergarten aides in classrooms

Newton Teachers Association protests lack of kindergarten aides in classrooms

Maddie Ngo, News Editor November 18, 2024

Newton Teachers Association (NTA) members gathered at the Newton Education Center Monday, Oct. 21, during a Newton School Committee meeting to protest the district’s decision not to hire aids for kindergarten...

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