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Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
Junior Night informs students on college admissions process and opportunities
February 5, 2025
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
Mixed reactions to MCAS vote: relief, concern, and uncertainty
February 5, 2025
Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year
Newton schools dismissed for Lunar New Year
February 5, 2025
Tingle stands next to his completed tiny home project, Friday, Dec. 14 2024.
Tingle honored as 2024 MCEW teacher of the year for sustainable tiny home project
January 31, 2025
SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
January 30, 2025
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 2025
Junior Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win
February 5, 2025
Junior Allie Danis directs the court while dribbling Friday, Jan. 31.
Girls’ basketball takes vengeance against Wellesley in intense victory
February 5, 2025
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 3, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 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
Senior Devon Burke goes in for the kill Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Needham to secure championship spot
November 14, 2024
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
November 14, 2024
Senior Marco Comin Natick defenders to keep the offensive possession alive Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Boys’ soccer advances to Final Four after defeating Natick
November 14, 2024
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
Girls’ hockey faces disappointing loss to Auburn
February 5, 2025
Junior Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win
February 5, 2025
Junior Allie Danis directs the court while dribbling Friday, Jan. 31.
Girls’ basketball takes vengeance against Wellesley in intense victory
February 5, 2025
Senior Molly Haughton salutes after performing a vault routine Thursday, Jan. 30.
Gymnastics breaks school record for fourth time this season at senior night
February 3, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 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
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
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches
February 3, 2025
Members of 'Lost and Found' production pose for a group photo during a rehearsal, Saturday, Jan. 12.
Lost and Found emphasizes POC experiences through performances
January 30, 2025
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
January 16, 2025
Seniors Nate Burres and Toby Gilpin, and Sophomore Alex Santanastaso, perform in a dress rehearsal of Heathers: Teen Edition, Saturday, Nov. 23.
Heathers: Teen Edition fills Little Theater with dark comedy, teenage angst
January 15, 2025
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
January 1, 2025
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
January 20, 2025
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
November 12, 2024
North’s 'hidden athletes' excel outside-of-school sports
North’s ‘hidden athletes’ excel outside-of-school sports
November 11, 2024
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.
Students weigh commitment to CTE programs
October 28, 2024
The Scarlet Letter, a book that students are no longer required to read.
Evolving English curriculum reflects student diversity, contemporary issues
October 27, 2024
(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
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
Union members and supporters hold up a sign condemning Mayor Ruthanne Fuller at the NTA rally Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Guest Column: Students should stand strong in solidarity with striking teachers
January 31, 2024
Disney-fication of 'Star Wars' ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023

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The Newtonite
Gabe Kolodner

Gabe Kolodner, Photo Managing Editor

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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, News editor
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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