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State election ballot questions and explanations are posted in front of the cafeteria.

Massachusetts voters decide future of MCAS testing

Emily Nie, News editor November 2, 2024

Students may no longer be required to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in order to graduate after Massachusetts voters decide Tuesday, Nov. 5, on the state ballot’s Question...

Seniors set to vote for the first time in upcoming election

Seniors set to vote for the first time in upcoming election

Kendall Swint, News Editor November 1, 2024

When the polls open Tuesday, Nov. 5, many seniors will cast their first-ever ballots in the presidential and local elections. For newly eligible voters, it marks their entry into civic life and their chance...

Students weigh in on key election issues, candidates as voting approaches

Students weigh in on key election issues, candidates as voting approaches

Savannah Bond, News editor November 1, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election around the corner, North students have been keeping up with the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns, holding different opinions on relevant issues. Students cited...

Freshmen vote for student council

Freshmen vote for student council

Izzy Chapman, News Editor October 31, 2024

Freshman elections kicked off Friday, Oct. 11, with 29 candidates from the Class of 2028 delivering speeches and running for a place in the student council. Students had a difficult decision to make with...

History department embraces election education amid presidential race

History department embraces election education amid presidential race

Emma Xiao, News editor October 31, 2024

As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 5, North’s History and Social Sciences Department has incorporated civics-based lessons to educate students about the upcoming election. “I think it’s...

Cho wins award for excellence in teaching

Cho wins award for excellence in teaching

Charlotte Morin, News Editor October 30, 2024

History teacher Albert Cho received the Charles Dana Meserve Teacher of the Year Award Thursday, Oct. 17, honoring him for his lasting impact on students, according to an email sent out by Principal Henry...

Jingshan Exchange Program kicks off with Mid-Autumn Festival

Jingshan Exchange Program kicks off with Mid-Autumn Festival

Esha Bhawalkar, News Editor October 29, 2024

North students and exchange students from Beijing Jingshan School in China celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival and the return of the Jingshan Exchange Program with cultural performances and food Saturday,...

Changes to Advisory curriculum encourage community

Changes to Advisory curriculum encourage community

Ava Smoller October 28, 2024

This year, North’s advisory curriculum aims to focus more on community than it has before due to push from students and faculty, according to Principal Henry Turner. In previous years, advisory has...

Students work the register at the Tiger's Loft Bistro Thursday, Oct. 10.

Loft reopens with new management

Maddie Ngo, News Editor October 27, 2024

A line of students spanned from the doors of the loft to the stairway as they eagerly awaited the reopening of the Tiger’s Loft Bistro Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Loft has re-opened for the 2024-25 school...

Safety day drills aim to boost preparedness despite student anxiety

Hannah Sheppard, News editor October 20, 2024

Faculty and students practiced safety drills and emergency protocol for Safety Day during WIN Wednesday, Oct. 2.  “If everyone knows what we are supposed to be doing and knows the protocol for safety,...

Peer Tutoring program provides students with study help

Peer Tutoring program provides students with study help

Makenna Kelley, News Editor October 18, 2024

North’s widely-used peer tutoring program will be more accessible this year with flexible timing options, according to history teacher Jamie Bal, who manages the program. The initiative provides underclassmen...

Back to School Night welcomes parents into classes

Back to School Night welcomes parents into classes

Sophia Boehmer, News Editor October 18, 2024

Parents attended students’ classes and met with teachers during Back to School Night Thursday, Sept. 19. During 10-minute periods for each class, parents were able to ask questions and learn about...

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