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ToBeGLAD Day combats hate with celebration
ToBeGLAD Day combats hate with celebration
May 11, 2023
Disability Awareness Day strives to promote inclusivity
Disability Awareness Day strives to promote inclusivity
May 8, 2023
Successful donation box fundraiser to help students in need
Successful donation box fundraiser to help students in need
May 8, 2023
The Ligerbots are welcomed into a competition at Ponaganset High School Sunday, March 19.
LigerBots succeed at playoffs, states, prepare to take on off season
April 27, 2023
Finals set to take a new approach this year
Finals set to take a new approach this year
April 26, 2023
Junior Betina Kreiman reaches to hit a tennis ball during a match against Natick, Monday, April 10
Spring sports hope to grow and succeed
April 21, 2023
Boys Hockey falls to Brookline in well fought game
Boy’s Hockey falls to Brookline in well fought game
February 27, 2023
The Crush celebrate after the overtime goal from Danielle Morrill
Girls’ hockey fights cancer, beats Walpole in overtime
February 13, 2023
Senior Marcus Davis, a captain, grapples with a Walpole wrestler during a heavyweight bout
Boys Wrestling defeats Walpole at early morning match
February 9, 2023
Boys’ basketball cruises past Braintree in thrilling, commanding win
Boys’ basketball cruises past Braintree in thrilling, commanding win
February 6, 2023
The Tigers hoist the trophy up high after the match.
Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game
December 12, 2022
Members of the girls swim and dive team before they compete at the state championship.
Girls’ swim and dive top off fun season with impressive eighth place finish at state championship
December 2, 2022
Senior Abigail Wright (right) and junior Katelin Simmons (left) celebrate their victory with head coach Nile Fox.
Girls’ volleyball captures MIAA state championship against Lincoln Sudbury in impressive performance
November 28, 2022
Girls volleyball defeats Brookline at annual senior night
Girls’ volleyball defeats Brookline at annual senior night
November 9, 2022
Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game
Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game
October 28, 2022
Boys basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament
Boys’ basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament
January 26, 2023
Boys basketball players run drills at tryouts to prepare for the upcoming season.
Winter sports look to continue competitive success, build community
December 14, 2022
Girls shot put embraces positive support system to achieve success
Girls’ shot put embraces positive support system to achieve success
May 4, 2022
Boys loses in championship game, looks towards promising future
Boys’ loses in championship game, looks towards promising future
March 25, 2022
Boys basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game
Boys’ basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game
March 20, 2022
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
Boys lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
Boys’ lacrosse in annual Suburban Cup game defeat Waltham with unselfish scoring
May 10, 2022
Girls tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
Girls’ tennis dominates Framingham, displaying the products of hard work
May 10, 2022
Ethan Ou 21 receives the 52nd annual Hamill Award outside Newton City Hall Thursday, July 8. Left to right Hamill Award Committee Chair Elliott Loew, Newton North pitcher Ethan Ou, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Nicole Banks. (Photo Courtesy of Ethan Ou)
Ethan Ou '21 wins 52nd Annual Hamill Award
July 24, 2021
Anything Goes brings a 1930s musical into the 21st Century
Anything Goes brings a 1930s musical into the 21st Century
May 5, 2023
Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project
Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project
April 29, 2023
‘Titanic’ offers stunning new perspective in 25th anniversary re-release
‘Titanic’ offers stunning new perspective in 25th anniversary re-release
March 24, 2023
Improv Jam cast members form a mosh pit at the end of the show, Thursday, Feb. 16.
Snappy thinking in Improv Jam creates an entertaining evening
March 23, 2023
Nitrous Oxide cast takes a bow after the closing night performance.
Sketch comedy group Nitrous Oxide serves an evening of delight
March 21, 2023
Parental rights as they relate to North in proposed Bill
Parental rights as they relate to North in proposed Bill
May 10, 2023
Crowds gather on front lawns to watch locals perform for Porchfest Saturday, June 4.
North students discover music opportunities in the local community
February 17, 2023
Officers of the Class of 2023, led by senior Clara Lake, have weekly student government meetings inside Beals House.
Class presidents on their goals for the upcoming year
February 16, 2023
Costume design teacher Natalie Chaidezs studio sits next to the Theatre Ink production board.
North welcomes its newest Head of Costume Design
January 26, 2023
Sophomore Esha Bhawalkar and junior Esther Ocio-Ortega, her Spanish exchange student, enjoy an afternoon in Cambridge at Harvard library.
Foreign exchanges begin, students reflect on their experience thus far
December 13, 2022
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
For Lauras 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
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Lawmakers must prioritize preventing gun violence rather than simply managing it
November 7, 2022
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Denial of voting rights to Puerto Ricans must end
March 6, 2022
Photo by Ethan Shin
North's return to fully in-person learning successful, good example for future
June 24, 2021
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics in protest of Uighur Muslim genocide
June 22, 2021
Graphic by Jai Khurana
2020 election is turning point for our country's global credibility
November 8, 2020
Photos from the METCO graduation ceremony
Photos from the METCO graduation ceremony
June 16, 2022
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.
Tiger Question of the Week: What are some memorable April Fools' Day pranks you have seen or done?
April 1, 2017
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.
Tiger Question of the Week: What are your plans for February vacation?
February 18, 2017
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 2016
Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election
November 10, 2016
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
March 3, 2023
A family poses behind the Vietnam booth at Multicultural Night Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North
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
November 28, 2022
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
November 4, 2022
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
October 7, 2022
Tiger Reads: We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Tiger Reads: We Have Always Lived in the Castle
October 30, 2019
Album cover for Florence+The Machines most recent album, High as Hope. Shot by Tom Beard.
Best songs for Winter and Spring 2019
March 19, 2019
"Bohemian Rhapsody" creates warped legacy of Freddie Mercury, Queen
"Bohemian Rhapsody" creates warped legacy of Freddie Mercury, Queen
December 11, 2018
Cover art for The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius.
"The Goldfinch" combats modern social media usage
December 4, 2018
(Photo from amazon.com)
Best books, movies, tv shows for fall
November 28, 2018

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
All content by Emily Moss
School Committee, custodians’ union at odds over outsourcing

School Committee, custodians’ union at odds over outsourcing

Emily Moss
April 7, 2017
Photo courtesy of No On 2

Trump's pro-charter stance clashes with state's 'No' vote on Prop 2

Emily Moss
February 7, 2017
Custodians face potential job loss in School Committee proposal to outsource

Custodians face potential job loss in School Committee proposal to outsource

Emily Moss
September 27, 2016

Student-faculty advisory board meets to discuss recent racism, anti-Semitism

Emily Moss
March 19, 2016

Acts of racism, anti-Semitism prompt establishment of student-faculty advisory board

Emily Moss
March 19, 2016
Turf war: The debate on synthetic fields

Turf war: The debate on synthetic fields

Emily Moss
February 10, 2016
Graphic by Maria Trias

State officials to blend MCAS, PARCC in disputed MCAS 2.0

Emily Moss
January 25, 2016
School Committee signs teachers' contract

School Committee signs teachers' contract

Emily Moss
October 29, 2015
Newton teachers seek pay equity

Newton teachers seek pay equity

Emily Moss
September 16, 2015
Union and School Committee reach tentative agreement

Union and School Committee reach tentative agreement

Emily Moss
September 10, 2015
Courtesy of the Washington Post.

Growing controversy over Common Core and PARCC: In Newton and across the nation

Emily Moss
May 22, 2015
The Power of Invention: From a North classroom to Ethiopia to Roxbury

The Power of Invention: From a North classroom to Ethiopia to Roxbury

Emily Moss
May 12, 2015
Photo by Devin Perlo.

Superintendent David Fleishman names housemaster Mark Aronson interim principal for next year

Emily Moss
April 18, 2015
Graphic made by Maria Trias.

Update: Students express mixed feelings regarding appointment of interim principal

Emily Moss
April 8, 2015
Principal finalists visit North, not selected

Principal finalists visit North, not selected

Emily Moss
March 25, 2015
Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Sophomores reflect on experiences living in Bangladesh, China, Mexico

Emily Moss
March 3, 2015
PTSO to host Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Thursday

PTSO to host Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Thursday

Emily Moss
January 19, 2015
This years High School Quiz Show team on the set of WGBH. Photo courtesy WGBH.

Students advance in WGBH High School Quiz Show

Emily Moss
November 25, 2014
Debate team competes at Manchester-Essex

Debate team competes at Manchester-Essex

Emily Moss
November 14, 2014
Sophomore Ashley Rodriguez won the Miss Teen Belleza Latina USA competition last month. Photo courtesy Rodriguez.

Sophomore wins Miss Teen Latina USA

Emily Moss
November 12, 2014
Sophomore Elinor Graham in Armenia this past summer

Service trips: How do they affect college applications?

Emily Moss
November 10, 2014
No Homework and Grading-Free Bill to be piloted this weekend

No Homework and Grading-Free Bill to be piloted this weekend

Emily Moss
November 6, 2014
Debate team competes in New York

Debate team competes in New York

Emily Moss
October 31, 2014
Controversy arises over Russian Math at North

Controversy arises over Russian Math at North

Emily Moss
October 24, 2014
Graphic by Maria Trias.

One School, One Book events to be held Thursday

Emily Moss
September 29, 2014
Members of this schools Envirothon team pose for a photo. Back row, from left: Rudy Gelb-Bicknell, Kavish Gandhi, captain Eliana Gevelber, Avianna Vyff, Bowen He, Iris Liao, and coach Ann Dannenberg. Front row from left: Kirby Broderick, Neil Hooker, Ying Gao, and Kaija Gahm. Photo courtesy Michelle Fineblum.

Envirothon team wins state competition

Emily Moss
June 6, 2014
Ligerbots attends world finals in St. Louis

Ligerbots attends world finals in St. Louis

Emily Moss
May 12, 2014
No homework days to be piloted next fall

No homework days to be piloted next fall

Emily Moss
April 21, 2014
CAPStone projects provide new educational opportunities

CAPStone projects provide new educational opportunities

Emily Moss
April 14, 2014
Ligerbots team wins qualifying event

Ligerbots team wins qualifying event

Emily Moss
March 26, 2014
SAT slated to change, standardized test will be less "coachable"

SAT slated to change, standardized test will be less "coachable"

Emily Moss
March 20, 2014
Youth Summit III to address teen problems

Youth Summit III to address teen problems

Emily Moss
March 17, 2014
GELF fundraiser to support Newton students on travel programs

GELF fundraiser to support Newton students on travel programs

Emily Moss
March 5, 2014
This graphic describes the new online scheduling process. Credit to history teacher Emily Lewis

Course registration moves online

Emily Moss
February 10, 2014

Debate team competes at Columbia University

Emily Moss
February 3, 2014

Quiz Show team advances from previous round

Emily Moss
January 23, 2014
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