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Senior Tarene Cunningham runs to claim her new JBL speaker, Tuesday, April 15.
Pep rally energizes, student, staff North sports fans
May 4, 2025
Upcoming Tiger 5K starts a new tradition at North
April 17, 2025
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
April 16, 2025
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
April 15, 2025
Goldendoodle Izzy plays fetch at Walker Park, Tues. April 1st.
Off-leash dog park completes construction on Washington Street
April 15, 2025
Junior Roxy Feldman prepares to serve Monday, April 28.
Girls’ tennis demonstrates impressive skill regardless of loss
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Summer Lin lunges to hit a birdie, Tuesday, March 18.
Badminton club nurtures bonds beyond the court
April 15, 2025
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.
Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball
March 11, 2025
Members of the dance team pose after their performance Saturday, Feb. 8.
Dance secures second-place silver at Bay States
February 10, 2025
Senior Macy Goodwin flashes a smile as she poses in front of the turf Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Goodwin’s dedication drives field hockey forward
February 9, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 2025
Seniors Marco Comin and Seth Rao pose post-win Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Boys’ soccer triumphs in thrilling penalty shootout to reach state final
November 20, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
Senior Teagan Swint follows up a fast break with a dunk, Sunday, March 16.
Swint shines in championship battle as North falls just short of state title
March 16, 2025
Senior Oliver Wardly goes in for a layup, Thursday, March 13.
Boys’ basketball progresses to the state championship final round after hard-earned win
March 16, 2025
Swimmers dive at home meet where Natick, Needham, and Wellesley visited North, Thursday, Jan. 30.
Boys’ swim and dive displays valiant effort throughout season
March 12, 2025
Junior Maddie Ngo comes up between periods during mixed gender sectionals Saturday, Feb. 15.
Wrestling advances into the postseason with great force after shaky season
March 12, 2025
Junior Roxy Feldman prepares to serve Monday, April 28.
Girls’ tennis demonstrates impressive skill regardless of loss
May 7, 2025
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
April 12, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 2025
Boys' volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
Boys’ volleyball defeats Brookline with impressive performances from star players
June 15, 2022
Girls' ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
Girls’ ultimate flies past Andover in highly offensive, commanding win
May 18, 2022
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
April 9, 2025
Instagram
The Prom shares empowering story of acceptance
April 9, 2025
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
March 31, 2025
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
March 12, 2025
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
March 12, 2025
Sophomore Summer Lin lunges to hit a birdie, Tuesday, March 18.
Badminton club nurtures bonds beyond the court
April 15, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
The Vangaurd's Ayana Kurthik and editor Annalise Vito go over the Newtonite's copy flow system, Thursday, Nov. 14.
A tale of two schools: experiencing private vs. public education at BB&N and North
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.
Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball
March 11, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
For Laura's Feature by Joelle
Catalyzing innovation: academic scientists share secrets to success
April 6, 2018
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
Business program provides opportunities to develop financial knowledge, skills
December 8, 2017
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion
May 8, 2017
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
Tensions rise between students, librarians over library policies
April 26, 2017
Beals House Executive Assistant Cheryl Stover hands out treats to welcome students back to school following the end of the union strike Monday, Feb. 5.
Students, educators rebuild community after teachers strike
February 23, 2024
Members of Lost and Found gather for group photo on opening night prior to the strike, Thursday, Jan. 18.
Theatre Ink productions rescheduled following teachers’ strike
February 16, 2024
North track previous victory from last years meet, Jan. 22 2023.
Teacher’s strike causes boys’ indoor track to forfeit 27-year win streak
February 5, 2024
South teacher Ryan Normandin delivers a speech announcing the end of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, Friday, Feb. 2.
Teachers strike ends after 15 days, contract agreement reached
February 2, 2024
Teachers rally at the Education Center on their fifteenth day of strike Friday, Feb. 2.
Teacher contract resolution nearly reached after nightlong bargaining
February 2, 2024
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
April 4, 2025
Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
March 19, 2025
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
February 4, 2025
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
January 17, 2025
Daisies in the summer.
Why everyone should dabble in photography
October 28, 2024

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
NEWS
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...

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
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
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
OPINION
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
Seth Diller • April 4, 2025

According to PhotoAiD, 48% of travelers visit places to flash their experiences on social media, whether it is the 25 pictures staged on an influencer's...

Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
Elliott M. Loew • March 19, 2025
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
Maya Solomon, Sports Editor • February 4, 2025
ARTS
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
Summer Wu, Arts editor • April 9, 2025

While many seniors are preparing for their next chapter as they receive college decisions, Communk Ink is staying focused on making a lasting...

Instagram
The Prom shares empowering story of acceptance
Nika Jayanth, Arts editor • April 9, 2025
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
Grace Zhuo, Arts editor • March 31, 2025
ON CAMPUS
Vincenzino received the Career and Technology Education Outstanding Student of the Year Award on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Vincenzino Receives CTE Award for Passion in Early Education and Care
Kerri Huang, News editor • March 3, 2023

Senior Jenna Vincenzino, a Major 3 student in Early Education and Care, received the Career and Technical Education Outstanding Student of the...

A family poses behind the Vietnam booth at Multicultural Night Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North
Kerri Huang • December 2, 2022
Senior Zoe Kritzer and sophomore Vivian Kritzer organized a hand turkey display leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday break.
Kindness club creates display promoting gratitude, thankfulness
Jacob Zalis • November 28, 2022
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FEATURES
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
Emma Sukosolvisit, Sports Editor • April 3, 2025

At the starting line, sophomore Blake MacNeal propels forward with passion and energy, launching herself in a soaring jump at the New Balance...

The Vangaurd's Ayana Kurthik and editor Annalise Vito go over the Newtonite's copy flow system, Thursday, Nov. 14.
A tale of two schools: experiencing private vs. public education at BB&N and North
Annalise Vito, Editor-in-chief • March 21, 2025
Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.
Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball
Kerri Huang and Nya Lubars • March 11, 2025
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
SPORTS
Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss
Audrey Welstead, Sports Editor • April 12, 2025

Boys’ ultimate, recently established as an official sport, fell 15-6 to St. John’s Prep at home Wednesday, March 26. Despite the loss, the...

Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
Rowan Fine, Sports Editor • April 3, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
Emma Sukosolvisit, Sports Editor • April 3, 2025
Senior Teagan Swint follows up a fast break with a dunk, Sunday, March 16.
Swint shines in championship battle as North falls just short of state title
Maya Solomon, Sports Editor • March 16, 2025
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