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Students celebrate Diwali with South Asian Student Association
Students celebrate Diwali with South Asian Student Association
November 10, 2025
5k participants, including members of boys' cross country, rally at the finish line, Sunday, Oct. 26.
Tiger 5k fosters North spirit in athletic community
November 6, 2025
New social media app sparks controversy at North
New social media app sparks controversy at North
November 5, 2025
Newton voters to elect next mayor: Al Cecchinelli or Marc Laredo
Newton voters to elect next mayor: Al Cecchinelli or Marc Laredo
November 4, 2025
Student athletic ambassadors represented North at an intramural leadership summit, Thursday, Oct. 9.
Student athletic ambassadors represent North at leadership summit
November 3, 2025
Boys' cross country head coach Lou Pearlman huddles with runners before a meet, Thursday, Oct. 16.
Coach Pearlman forms personal connection with every runner
November 10, 2025
5k participants, including members of boys' cross country, rally at the finish line, Sunday, Oct. 26.
Tiger 5k fosters North spirit in athletic community
November 6, 2025
Unified basketball reaches personal goals despite loss to Brookline
Unified basketball reaches personal goals despite loss to Brookline
November 6, 2025
Boys' soccer displays disciplined defense in loss to Weymouth
Boys’ soccer displays disciplined defense in loss to Weymouth
November 5, 2025
Students begin serving up chicken tenders and fries during lunch on opening day, Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Tiger’s Loft Bistro equips students with essential skills for workplace
November 5, 2025
Boys' cross country head coach Lou Pearlman huddles with runners before a meet, Thursday, Oct. 16.
Coach Pearlman forms personal connection with every runner
November 10, 2025
5k participants, including members of boys' cross country, rally at the finish line, Sunday, Oct. 26.
Tiger 5k fosters North spirit in athletic community
November 6, 2025
Unified basketball reaches personal goals despite loss to Brookline
Unified basketball reaches personal goals despite loss to Brookline
November 6, 2025
Boys' soccer displays disciplined defense in loss to Weymouth
Boys’ soccer displays disciplined defense in loss to Weymouth
November 5, 2025
Junior Nora Hamel reaches for a kill during girls' volleyball senior night, Friday, Oct. 24.
Girls’ volleyball triumphs over South in senior night victory
October 31, 2025
Caputo and his teammates embrace after a hard-earned 3rd place finish at States, Sunday, Feb. 23.
Caputo propels Tigers forward during record-breaking season
June 27, 2025
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
Softball celebrates seniors Collette Rousseau, Lizzie Marini, Samantha Lao, Emily Hurley, and Ellie Fahey, Wednesday, May 21.
Softball fights fiercely in senior night loss
June 9, 2025
Senior manager Ava Qiu and senior captains Finley Crane, Bea Fernandez-Medina, Kathryn Fine, and Julia Kammer are honored during senior night, Thursday, May 21.
Girls’ tennis brings senior night spirit to a hard-earned win against Braintree
June 6, 2025
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
Boys’ volleyball falls to Natick 0–3 amid injuries and communication struggles
May 22, 2025
Boys' volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
Boys’ volleyball digs deep to defeat Milford
May 13, 2025
Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces
New albemarle turf impacts student-athletes
May 13, 2025
Olivia de Geofroy is a key change for North music
Olivia de Geofroy is a key change for North music
October 27, 2025
Tiger Bebop performed “He Beeped when he Shoulda Bopped” at Village Day Sunday, Oct. 5.
North’s jazz program brings style and swing to Village Day
October 22, 2025
Members of WHAM practice their skills, during a workshop, Wednesday, Sept. 10.
WHAM transforms characters on stage with creativity and collaboration
October 16, 2025
Dad Bod performs live at a block party for neighbors Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
Student bands strike a chord in North’s growing music scene
October 9, 2025
New director Annmarie Benedict will bring a fresh perspective to North’s theater department
New director Annmarie Benedict will bring a fresh perspective to North’s theater department
October 9, 2025
Italian exchange promotes deep connections alongside cultural understanding
Italian exchange promotes deep connections alongside cultural understanding
November 12, 2025
Students, staff reflect on Charlie Kirk's death
Students, staff reflect on Charlie Kirk’s death
November 5, 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
(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 22, 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
The four-step plan to transform North's library
The four-step plan to transform North’s library
October 31, 2025
Seniors Maya Solomon, Shaelyn Shields and junior Kayleigh Shields stand beside candidates' photos during their League of Women Voters event, Saturday, Oct. 4.
My take on the student civic engagement dilemma
October 28, 2025
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
October 28, 2025
The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start
The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start
October 16, 2025
Try thrifting instead
Try thrifting instead
September 4, 2025

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Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.

[Photo] Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu

Emily Sloan, News Editor
March 25, 2025
The Vangaurd's Ayana Kurthik and editor Annalise Vito go over the Newtonite's copy flow system, Thursday, Nov. 14.

[Photo] A tale of two schools: experiencing private vs. public education at BB&N and North

Annalise Vito, Editor-in-chief
March 21, 2025
Senior Gabe Kolodner's award winning portrait.

[Photo] Gabe Kolodner earns photography accomplishment

Madi Drewry and Sophie Stockton
September 29, 2024
Seniors Nehir Topaloglu, choreographer, Ellie Marchesseault, stage manger and Arnav Travers, music director, of Heathers plan for auditions, Friday, Sept. 13.

[Photo] North’s theater department details audition process for upcoming productions

Shonali Sen, Arts editor
September 23, 2024
Senior Devon Burke reaches for ball Friday, Sept. 13.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball defeats North Quincy in competitive clash

Caroline Fahey, Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
Stephanie Fraktman, Class of 2024, worked on her mural last spring Thursday, March 21.

[Photo] Class of 2024’s unfinished murals: alumni return to complete their artistic visions

Eric Lam, Arts editor
September 23, 2024
'Insomniac', a photo nominated for the prestigious American Visions award in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Thursday, Feb. 29.

Seniors celebrate during final high school events

Seniors celebrate during final high school events

Gabe Kolodner, Gemma Gow, Orlando Christian, and Djaden Terwal
June 3, 2024
Members of jazz ensemble practice during a-block, Monday, April 8.

[Photo] North’s jazz ensemble strikes gold at MAJE regional festival

Cecelia Birch, Arts editor
April 10, 2024
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.

[Photo] Students weigh commitment to CTE programs

October 28, 2024
Sophomore, Mariana Chango-Gassett shares her speech, “The Stolen People From a Stolen Land,” Friday, March 1.

[Photo] Sophomore speeches showcase variety of underrepresented topics

Eric Lam, Arts editor
March 20, 2024
New head custodian Dave Murphy.

[Photo] Veteran custodian Dave Murphy takes head role

Nya Lubars and Isabella Baust
March 4, 2024
South teacher Ryan Normandin delivers a speech announcing the end of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, Friday, Feb. 2.

[Photo] Teachers strike ends after 15 days, contract agreement reached

Leah Ziskin, Arts managing editor
February 2, 2024
Teachers rally at the Education Center on their fifteenth day of strike Friday, Feb. 2.

[Photo] Teacher contract resolution nearly reached after nightlong bargaining

Kerri Huang, News managing editor
February 2, 2024
Juniors Jordan Ronell and Nehir Topaloglu prepare for their upcoming trip to Guadeloupe in an exchange meeting Thursday, Jan. 11.

[Photo] Foreign exchange program departures set to proceed on schedule amid teacher strike

Emily Nie, News editor
February 1, 2024
Union members gather at City Hall to rally for a fair contract Tuesday, Jan. 30.

[Photo] Committee anticipates new union proposal on thirteenth day of strike

Kerri Huang, News managing editor
January 31, 2024
NTA members rally outside of City Hall to listen to speeches by Shayna Packer, an expecting parent, among other speakers Tuesday, Jan. 30.

[Photo] Rejected contract proposals prolong negotiations amid ongoing teacher strike

Hannah Zizlsperger, News editor
January 30, 2024
Senior Maggie Scanlon, sophomores Nina Bakal and Allie Danis, and freshman Makenna Kelley scrimmage at the Wells Ave YMCA, Monday, Jan.29.

[Photo] North’s athletic teams persevere through ongoing teacher strike

Surya Thavanati and Maya Solomon
January 30, 2024
Inclusion specialist Kate Woodford and her two daughters visit the Education Center to attend the union protest Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Number One Strikers: A photographer’s walk through the sixth day of protests

Gabe Kolodner, Managing photo editor
January 29, 2024
Police officer directs traffic surrounding PEHW teacher Lauren Baugher, Friday, Jan.26.

Union members and students gather with instruments at rally to show support for teachers, Thursday, Jan. 25.

[Photo] Winterfest, Sophomore Speeches delayed by teachers’ strike

Eric Lam and William Yanhs, Arts editors
January 25, 2024
Ryan Normandin, teacher at South and NTA member shares speech at City Hall rally, Monday, Jan. 22.

[Photo] Newton schools shutdown for second day amid teachers’ strike

Hannah Zizlsperger, News Editor
January 22, 2024
Teachers rally outside City Hall for fair contracts during the school day Monday, Jan. 22.

[Photo] Teacher strike unleashes disruptions in students’ academic, extracurricular lives

Savannah Bond, News editor
January 22, 2024
Athletic director Mike Jackson stands with teachers while picketing, Friday Jan. 19.

[Photo] Challenges mount for North athletics amid Newton Teachers Association strike

Aanya Vishwanath, Sports Managing Editor
January 19, 2024
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[Photo] NTA members picket outside North on their first day striking Friday, Jan. 19.

January 19, 2024
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Michael Zilles, NTA President, speaks on the union's decision to strike Thursday, Jan. 18.

[Photo] Newton Teachers Association announces strike amid contract disputes

Maddie Ngo and Dea Pance
January 18, 2024
Protesters opposing North's upcoming drag show rally in Newton Centre Thursday, April 13.

[Photo] North enveloped in national spotlight

Aaron Spetter-Goldstein, Opinions editor
June 20, 2023
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