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Mayor Ruthanne Fuller addresses the student audience on Civics Day Thursday, Dec. 1.
Civics Day panels address controversial issues in community
December 28, 2022
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
North students engage with democracy through mock elections
North students engage with democracy through mock elections
December 12, 2022
A family poses behind the Vietnam booth at Multicultural Night Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North
December 2, 2022
Student helps injured hawk found near North
Student helps injured hawk found near North
November 30, 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
The Tigers hoist the trophy up high after the match.
Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game
December 12, 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
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
Jubilee Singers perform at Norths MLK Day celebration in the auditorium, Monday, Jan. 16.
MLK Day celebration honors Black voices through music, speeches
January 24, 2023
Godspell combines biblical messages with musical fun
Godspell combines biblical messages with musical fun
November 28, 2022
The cast of Nitrous Oxide poses before rehearsal.
Nitrous Oxide strives to improve gender representation in comedy
November 8, 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
October 24, 2022
People gather for Newtonville Village Day Sunday, Sept. 18.
Newtonville Village Day celebrated community with vendors, music
October 12, 2022
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
The cast of Nitrous Oxide poses before rehearsal.
Nitrous Oxide strives to improve gender representation in comedy
November 8, 2022
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Lawmakers must prioritize preventing gun violence rather than simply managing it
November 7, 2022
Blossom Nutrition opens on Walnut Street at 9 a.m.
New restaurants in Newtonville allow various dining options for students
November 4, 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 17, 2017
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 2016
Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election
November 10, 2016
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
Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
June 23, 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

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South Asian Student Alliance poses for group photo Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Emma Brignall)

North clubs reflect on achievements, look to reach future goals

March 1, 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
(Photo from apple.com)

Shows to watch this summer

June 24, 2021
Freshmen walk through Main Street in groups for their first walk as students at North Tuesday, Sept. 15. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

SET Day provides students with virtual opportunities to connect to clubs

September 25, 2020
Faculty prepares to welcome freshmen to North Tuesday, Sept. 15. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

North welcomes new faculty amid remote learning plan

September 22, 2020
Textbooks and reading books line the SOA in preparation for the handout of these materials to students, which is still undetermined. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

Editorial: district's mishandling of reopening intensifies uncertainty for remote school year

September 16, 2020
(Graphic by Maya Demissie)

Miamas: Zak's Story

February 16, 2020
(Graphic by Maya Demissie)

Miamas: Tristan's Story

January 30, 2020
(Graphic by Maya Demissie)

Miamas: Edie's Story

December 12, 2019
(Graphic by Maya Demissie)

Miamas: Alex's Story

November 27, 2019
(Graphic by Maya Demissie)

Miamas: Molly's Story

November 13, 2019
Seniors Caroline Alexander and Kayla Rigoli go up to the net for a block during the quarterfinals of the MIAA Central/East Division. Photo by Ian Dickerman

Girls' volleyball falls in the sectional semi-final to Boston Latin

November 8, 2019
(Graphic by Maya Demissie)

Miamas: Kaela's Story

October 30, 2019
Sophomore Will Rooney prepares to pass the ball in a game against Brookline Thursday, Sept. 12. (Photo by Ian Dickerman).

Discover clubs galore in The Newtonite's Club Day Print Special

September 27, 2019
Strike from school to help fight climate crisis

Strike from school to help fight climate crisis

September 13, 2019
Newton rally for a contract settlement outside City Hall Wednesday, Aug. 28. Check out our recent print edition for more details. (Photo by Joel Schurgin)

Start the year with The Newtonite's First Day of School print edition

September 6, 2019
Springfest celebrates successful year for musical ensembles

Springfest celebrates successful year for musical ensembles

June 8, 2019
Students and staff from the Rambam Mesivta school in Lawrence, NY protest at South Tuesday, May 21. (Photo by Amy Huang)

New York students rally against South history curriculum

May 22, 2019
Southeast Student Association club performs a Bollywood dance at Asian culture Night Saturday, April 27. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Asian Culture Night celebrates talent among North's Asian-American community

May 9, 2019
Cultural diversity on display at International Day

Cultural diversity on display at International Day

April 16, 2019
Senior Ben Gobler, co-director of the Melocotones a capella group, arranges music in the graphic communications room Friday, March 8.

How to arrange music

March 18, 2019
Photographer Emily Lee 16 speaks during b-block about her experience with racism and sexism at work. (Photo by Julia Bu)

Asian Culture Day explores cultural identity, stereotypes, discrimination

March 7, 2019
BLAC members wait in the wing for presentations to begin. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

BLAC presentations discuss race, celebrate black culture

February 23, 2019
Wind Ensemble performs during Winterfest I. (Photo by Joel Schurgin)

North, middle school music groups unite for annual Winterfest performance

February 8, 2019
Tiger Taste: Calley's Sweet Potato Pie

Tiger Taste: Calley's Sweet Potato Pie

January 22, 2019
(Photo by Jake Forbes)

Tiger Taste: Green Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce

January 11, 2019
Families with students in the affected classes received emails such as this one explaining the situation.

History teachers miss class to fulfill public records request

December 21, 2018
(Photo by Samantha Fredberg)

Tiger Taste: Chicken and Brisket Brunswick Stew

December 7, 2018
Cover art for The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius.

"The Goldfinch" combats modern social media usage

December 4, 2018
"Dry" explores reality of climate change

"Dry" explores reality of climate change

November 19, 2018
(Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Tiger Taste: Channa Masala

November 9, 2018
Tiger Taste: Chicken Cacciatore

Tiger Taste: Chicken Cacciatore

November 2, 2018
Firefighters work to free six students stuck inside elevator three. (Photo by Sophie Murthy)

Firefighters free students stuck in elevator

October 26, 2018
"Darius the Great is Not Okay" explores diverse, relatable topics

"Darius the Great is Not Okay" explores diverse, relatable topics

October 26, 2018
Teachers gather on the field before school with posters of support. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Video: Faculty members participate in standout against accusations of bias in history curricula

October 11, 2018
Photo gallery: Friday Night Lights 2018

Photo gallery: Friday Night Lights 2018

September 29, 2018
Feminism Day presentations explore intersectionality of feminism

Feminism Day presentations explore intersectionality of feminism

June 6, 2018
New student government officials to lead next school year

New student government officials to lead next school year

June 4, 2018
Beyond Kindness Day presentations discuss living with disabilities, finding success

Beyond Kindness Day presentations discuss living with disabilities, finding success

May 17, 2018
Seniors Noah Shanshiry, Odin Silawi and junior Armin Alirezai answer audience questions during d-block of Middle East Day. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Middle East Day presentations share Middle Eastern culture, experiences

May 11, 2018
Barbara Johnson, senior IT consultant at MIT fielded questions from EDCO students g-block of Deaf Culture Day. Special education teacher Krystal Powers led the discussion. (Photo by Jake Forbes)

Deaf Culture Day presentations bust myths, advocate for inclusion of deaf people

May 9, 2018
ToBGLADD promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ challenges

ToBGLADD promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ challenges

April 26, 2018
MUN Juniors win awards at Tufts University Conference

MUN Juniors win awards at Tufts University Conference

April 24, 2018
Body Confidence Day encourages acceptance, self love

Body Confidence Day encourages acceptance, self love

April 12, 2018
Main Street now open to students after lunch

Main Street now open to students after lunch

April 10, 2018
Guest Writer: School safety values more than 'power of choice'

Guest Writer: School safety values more than 'power of choice'

April 10, 2018
International Culture Day presentations discuss stereotypes, cultural diversity

International Culture Day presentations discuss stereotypes, cultural diversity

April 2, 2018
Students participate in March For Our Lives Boston

Students participate in March For Our Lives Boston

March 31, 2018
Guest Writer: Locking school entrances damages culture, does little to improve security

Guest Writer: Locking school entrances damages culture, does little to improve security

March 21, 2018
Asian Culture Day presentations speak on cultural identity, discrimination, mental illness

Asian Culture Day presentations speak on cultural identity, discrimination, mental illness

February 26, 2018
BLAC Day presentations discuss racial discrimination, student experiences

BLAC Day presentations discuss racial discrimination, student experiences

February 7, 2018
“The Rest of Us Just Live Here” shows the other side of the dystopian story

“The Rest of Us Just Live Here” shows the other side of the dystopian story

December 10, 2017
Harvestfest showcases student-musician's hardwork, debuts year's music department

Harvestfest showcases student-musician's hardwork, debuts year's music department

December 8, 2017
Entrepreneurship Day speakers share keys to business success

Entrepreneurship Day speakers share keys to business success

November 29, 2017
Girls' volleyball cruises past Lions at state tournament, advances to sectional semifinals

Girls' volleyball cruises past Lions at state tournament, advances to sectional semifinals

November 8, 2017
Photo courtesy of Stan Mah.

Boys' cross country defeats Brookline, looks ahead to state meet

October 30, 2017
Golf finishes off season with tie for third at BSC meet

Golf finishes off season with tie for third at BSC meet

October 27, 2017
Field hockey looks to improve season after irregular game schedule

Field hockey looks to improve season after irregular game schedule

September 25, 2017
Photo by Joelle Sugianto

International Day brings world cultures to Main Street

June 14, 2017
Correction: Graduates celebrate 2017 commencement

Correction: Graduates celebrate 2017 commencement

June 13, 2017
Photo courtesy of Alison Wong

Enviro Day displays community efforts to be green

June 13, 2017
Kindness Day presenters share inspiring stories, emphasize generosity

Kindness Day presenters share inspiring stories, emphasize generosity

May 8, 2017
Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion

Cultural, religious clubs seek platform for discussion

May 8, 2017
Body Confidence Day speakers encourage self-acceptance

Body Confidence Day speakers encourage self-acceptance

April 24, 2017
ToBGLAD brings multiple perspectives from LGBT community

ToBGLAD brings multiple perspectives from LGBT community

April 12, 2017
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
The boys 4x400 meter relay team poses for a picture after their school record-breaking race, placing second in the meet. Left to right: senior Jordan Greene, junior Devin Coughlin, freshman Ragav Kadambi, sophomore Theo Burba. Photo courtesy of Brian Burba.

Boys' and girls' indoor track find success at New England Championships

March 10, 2017
Deaf Culture Day highlights diversity in abilities

Deaf Culture Day highlights diversity in abilities

March 7, 2017
Boys' Basketball ends season with loss to South

Boys' Basketball ends season with loss to South

March 3, 2017
Photo by Joelle Sugianto

Women in Business Day's strong female role models share experiences, advice

February 17, 2017
Asian Culture Day celebrates cultural differences, tackles prejudice

Asian Culture Day celebrates cultural differences, tackles prejudice

February 17, 2017
Boys' basketball qualifies for state tournament

Boys' basketball qualifies for state tournament

February 12, 2017
Indoor track teams continue to dominate

Indoor track teams continue to dominate

February 7, 2017
Fire trucks arrived at Tiger Drive as students evacuated the building. Photo by Jackie Gong

Accidental fire alarm leaves students confused

February 7, 2017
Photo by Wendy Li

BLAC presentations highlight racial inequality, black experience

February 6, 2017
Photo by Wendy Li

Greengineering majors reuse water bottles as planters

February 3, 2017
Nitrous Oxide keeps audiences laughing with absurd sketches

Nitrous Oxide keeps audiences laughing with absurd sketches

February 3, 2017

Tiger rivalries build strong traditions, enhance competitive goals

December 2, 2016

Profile: Jessica Chen

November 30, 2016
Photo by Devin Perlo

Entrepreneurship Day features business owners, investors, professors

November 22, 2016
Eight student panelists discuss their Hispanic heritage Wednesday during E-block in the Little Theatre.

Hispanic Heritage Day features speakers, Spanish literature, films

November 18, 2016

Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election

November 10, 2016
Q&A: Student government representatives share goals, plans

Q&A: Student government representatives share goals, plans

November 3, 2016
Eye of the Tiger: Halloween Costumes

Eye of the Tiger: Halloween Costumes

October 31, 2016

Students give advice for school year

October 28, 2016
Month in Sports: September Photo Gallery

Month in Sports: September Photo Gallery

October 14, 2016
Girls' soccer loses to Dedham 2-1

Girls' soccer loses to Dedham 2-1

October 3, 2016
Student says he won't take flag video down

Student says he won't take flag video down

September 29, 2016
Faculty statement: Be open to all future experiences

Faculty statement: Be open to all future experiences

June 14, 2016
Student Spotlight: Colin Kadis and Gregory Brumberg

Student Spotlight: Colin Kadis and Gregory Brumberg

June 14, 2016

What are your goals now that the school year is almost over?

June 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gibbs.

Senior Statement: Push your boundaries, have new experiences

June 8, 2016
Album: Countdown 2016

Album: Countdown 2016

June 8, 2016
Student advocates of affirmative action engage in a demonstration in Washington, D.C. in 2003.

Redefining diversity: The debate on affirmative action

June 6, 2016
School plans to implement new gender neutral bathrooms

School plans to implement new gender neutral bathrooms

May 27, 2016
Season Recap: Tiger athletics begin spring sports

Season Recap: Tiger athletics begin spring sports

May 9, 2016

Tiger Question: How do you feel about AP testing?

May 6, 2016
ToBGLAD Day: Speakers, panelists discuss sexuality, gender

ToBGLAD Day: Speakers, panelists discuss sexuality, gender

May 5, 2016
Deaf Culture Day: Speakers present about deaf culture

Deaf Culture Day: Speakers present about deaf culture

May 5, 2016

Tiger Question: How do you feel now that it’s Term Four?

May 1, 2016
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