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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
Leah Ziskin

Leah Ziskin, Features and Opinions Managing Editor

Leah Ziskin is currently a sophomore at Newton North. Outside of school she participates in plays and musicals and overall loves theater. She also enjoys baking, listening to Taylor Swift, and reading mystery novels. Leah also loves watching TV, movies, and musicals. Her favorite TV show is Anne with an E, her favorite movie is Knives Out, and her favorite musical is Wicked. Leah has had a passion for writing ever since she was very young. Her favorite school subjects are English and History. She is excited to be a part of the team for Volume 101 of the Newtonite!

All content by Leah Ziskin
Officers of the Class of 2023, led by senior Clara Lake, have weekly student government meetings inside Beals House.

[Photo] Class presidents on their goals for the upcoming year

February 16, 2023
Bad Auditions by Bad Actors provides audience with a night of laughter

Bad Auditions by Bad Actors provides audience with a night of laughter

Leah Ziskin, Arts editor
February 3, 2023
North students engage with democracy through mock elections

North students engage with democracy through mock elections

Leah Ziskin
December 12, 2022
Junior Sonia Murthy and sophomores Amelie Raynes, and Anna Scales work on creating costumes for the upcoming musical Godspell.

North’s stage crew works to provide setting, context to Theatre Ink shows

Leah Ziskin
October 24, 2022
(photo courtesy of Theatre Ink)

Spontaneous Generation will provide unscripted fun

Leah Ziskin
March 31, 2022
(Courtesy of Theatre Ink)

Theatre Ink’s Cabaret Troupe prepares for opening night

Leah Ziskin
March 9, 2022
(photo from Theatre Ink)

Nitrous Oxide Preview

Leah Ziskin
February 9, 2022
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