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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
Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.
Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu
March 25, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
All content by Samantha Fredberg
History teacher David Bedar delivers his speech to the School Committee. (Photo by Rose Skylstad)

North students, alumni defend history curriculum at School Committee hearing

Samantha Fredberg
November 28, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Ligerbots

Ligerbots host robotics competition for elementary, middle school students

Samantha Fredberg
December 5, 2017
Photo courtesy of Alex Kelsey-Ramos

Model UN seniors win awards at Brown University Simulation of the United Nations

Samantha Fredberg
November 21, 2017
SFA pilots open Main Street for third lunch

SFA pilots open Main Street for third lunch

Samantha Fredberg
November 15, 2017
Mayoral candidates share stances with North community

Mayoral candidates share stances with North community

Samantha Fredberg
November 6, 2017
Ligerbots 'Girls + Tools' event encourages female participation in STEM

Ligerbots 'Girls + Tools' event encourages female participation in STEM

Samantha Fredberg
October 27, 2017
Students, faculty gather in LLC to discuss recent national events

Students, faculty gather in LLC to discuss recent national events

Samantha Fredberg
October 11, 2017
SFA plans to open up furnished Main Street space with rules

SFA plans to open up furnished Main Street space with rules

Samantha Fredberg
October 3, 2017
photo by Jonathan Cohen

Students campaign for representative positions in class elections

Samantha Fredberg
May 17, 2017
Counseling department educates juniors on depression, mental illness with Signs of Suicide program

Counseling department educates juniors on depression, mental illness with Signs of Suicide program

Samantha Fredberg
April 12, 2017
Mock trial competes at state championship for second consecutive year

Mock trial competes at state championship for second consecutive year

Samantha Fredberg
March 31, 2017
North reevaluates environment for transgender students

North reevaluates environment for transgender students

Samantha Fredberg
March 13, 2017
Photo by Wendy Li

'Book Your Valentine' system at LLC sends students anonymous book reccomendations

Samantha Fredberg
February 14, 2017
Photo by Samantha Fredberg

Newton sanctuary city ordinance subcommittee approval moves to full city council vote

Samantha Fredberg
February 13, 2017
Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

North alumnus competes on Jeopardy

Samantha Fredberg
February 3, 2017
Students vote in the mock election on Chromebooks in the International Cafe Tuesday, November 8. Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer

Mock election allows students to participate in voting

Samantha Fredberg
November 10, 2016
New leaders to represent the Class of 2020

New leaders to represent the Class of 2020

Samantha Fredberg
October 27, 2016
Librarians implement rule to enforce productive work space

Librarians implement rule to enforce productive work space

Samantha Fredberg
September 30, 2016
Photo courtesy of Christian Dupont.

Mock Trial returns to Nationals after 12 years, showcases 'mock stars'

Samantha Fredberg
June 5, 2016
Students and residents at the Golda Meir House

Honors Chinese class engages in intergenerational bonding

Samantha Fredberg
May 11, 2016
Students demand equality in "Where's the Love?" music video

Students demand equality in "Where's the Love?" music video

Samantha Fredberg
April 28, 2016
Photo by Samantha Fredberg.

Aronson addresses morning bomb threat during A-block

Samantha Fredberg
April 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of Ligerbots

Ligerbots taste success at first competition

Samantha Fredberg
April 7, 2016
Huntington Lecture: Former North principal shares ideas on the achievement gap

Huntington Lecture: Former North principal shares ideas on the achievement gap

Samantha Fredberg
March 15, 2016
North celebrates International Women's Day

North celebrates International Women's Day

Samantha Fredberg
March 14, 2016
New courses available to students

New courses available to students

Samantha Fredberg
March 14, 2016
Seniors vote in March 1 primaries

Seniors vote in March 1 primaries

Samantha Fredberg
March 3, 2016
Students arrive late, around 8:00 a.m.

School Committee group weighs possibility of earlier school start time

Samantha Fredberg
February 8, 2016
Team members at Kickoff in New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Ligerbots.

Ligerbots begin build season after kickoff

Samantha Fredberg
January 26, 2016
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