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Coronavirus Update: Online learning to begin this week as NPS starts long-term planning

Coronavirus Update: Online learning to begin this week as NPS starts long-term planning

Maya Demissie April 5, 2020

4/5/20 Update: April vacation has been canceled, which will move the last day of school up to Thursday, June 18 according to school officials. Additionally, North’s online learning plan, which will...

Senior Lela Davis speaks on the lack of action by the administration during the Blackout rally a-block Friday, Feb. 14 in the cafeteria

Students rally against use of the n-word, lack of action from the administration

Maya Demissie February 25, 2020

Students rallied a-block Friday, Feb. 4 in the cafeteria before continuing their protest throughout the day on Main Street after multiple incidents in which white students used the n-word.  Student...

Counselors look to gain insight on student drug use

Counselors look to gain insight on student drug use

David Feng January 27, 2020

Counselors asked sophomores questions about substances in order to help collect data, Wednesday Jan. 15, and Thursday Jan. 16. According to counselor Jolleen Filio, the screenings were designed to...

Senior Ali Lee, co-founder of Indigo Clothing Co., talks about her accidental journey to starting a popular clothing brand with her sister. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Local entrepreneurs share tips for success in the business world

Maya Demissie November 26, 2019

Business owners gave advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and spoke to students about starting a company during Entrepreneurship Day Friday, Nov. 22. Megan Mcelroy Rzeszutko, CEO and co-founder of Rhymella,...

Students and parents shared traditional foods from their cultures. (Photo by Kai Kilburn)

North community celebrates cultural diversity at Multicultural Night

David Feng November 20, 2019

The sound of chatter filled the cafeteria as students streamed in with parents and faculty to celebrate the many cultures at North, Thursday night, Nov. 14. Each country set up a table with representative...

A panel of women working in STEM professions spoke during a-block of Women in STEM Day. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Women in STEM Day speakers discuss obstacles, STEM Careers

Dea Cela November 19, 2019

Speakers and panelists encouraged students to persevere in the face of challenges and hardships during the second annual Women in STEM Day Friday, Nov. 8.  Seniors Julia Davis, Ali Lee, and Yesha...

A scene from the film. (Photo courtesy of the PTSO)

Screenagers: Next Chapter screening informs parents about teenage stress

Maya Demissie October 23, 2019

Parents gathered in the auditorium to watch the PTSO showing of Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience Thursday, Oct. 10. The film, created by Delaney Ruston, teaches parents...

Junior Sara Manning plays the trumpet. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Music ensembles perform for Jazz Appreciation Day

Dea Cela May 20, 2019

Students played an assortment of jazz songs with music groups like Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble, hoping to spread the love of jazz throughout the school and bring old musical pieces to life during...

Students learn about mental illness treatment during Mental Health day

Students learn about mental illness treatment during Mental Health day

Maya Demissie May 14, 2019

Students learned about how to be an effective ally and different resources which help with mental illness during Mental Health Day Thursday, April 11. Mental health day explored the issue of allyship...

Southeast Student Association club performs a Bollywood dance at Asian culture Night Saturday, April 27. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Asian Culture Night celebrates talent among North's Asian-American community

The Newtonite May 9, 2019

by Emily Dhadley and Kathy Mitchell Students participating in the fan favorite fashion show strutted across the auditorium stage in pairs, showing off their mixes of colorful, modern, and traditional...

Senior Melina Papakonstantinou and sophomore Charles Logman represent Greece at Multicultural Night. (Photo by Maya Demissie)

Students explore North's diversity at Multicultural Night

Maya Demissie May 8, 2019

The cafeteria hummed as students explored different cultures during Multicultural Night Tuesday, April 30. Families stood behind tables displaying traditional food and drink, colorful clothing, flags...

Deaf Awareness Day encourages communication

Deaf Awareness Day encourages communication

Yesha Thakkar May 2, 2019

Deaf Awareness Day provided students with the chance to learn about the experiences of those who are deaf through interactive presentations, games, and videos in the Little Theater Wednesday, April 10....

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