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Students learn about environmental conservation at Sustainability Day, led by Green Team
Students learn about environmental conservation at Sustainability Day, led by Green Team
March 12, 2025
Members and speakers from the TEDx event stand together after the event, Wednesday, Feb. 12.
TEDx event invites alumni and student perspectives on ‘Power of Passion’
March 10, 2025
Influenza on the rise at North
Influenza on the rise at North
March 10, 2025
Leadership elective begins a nomination process for course registration
Leadership elective begins a nomination process for course registration
February 24, 2025
Annual Civics Day encourages students to take local civic action
Annual Civics Day encourages students to take local civic action
February 17, 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
Senior Nicky Spinelli proudly holds the Final Four trophy Friday, March 7.
Boys’ basketball fends off Braintree to advance to the Final Four
March 11, 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
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
March 10, 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
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
Senior Nicky Spinelli proudly holds the Final Four trophy Friday, March 7.
Boys’ basketball fends off Braintree to advance to the Final Four
March 11, 2025
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight
March 10, 2025
Junior Nikki Rao looks for a layup Friday, Feb. 28.
Girls’ basketball upsets Belmont in round of 32
March 4, 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
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
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time
March 12, 2025
Nitrous Oxide cast sits for 'corporate' like photo to promote their comedy, Saturday, Jan. 11.
Talented sketch comedy: Nitrous Oxide
March 12, 2025
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
February 12, 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
Culinary teacher Christopher DeRocher presents a fresh batch of cookies Thursday, Feb. 13.
DeRocher brings passion and professionalism to the culinary kitchen
February 17, 2025
Students walk to school from their cars parked on Hull Street Thursday, Feb. 13.
Lack of parking spots causes chaos on Hull Street
February 14, 2025
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
Standardized testing takes a digital turn
February 12, 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
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

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
Maya Solomon

Maya Solomon, Arts Editor

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Junior Nikki Rao looks for a layup Friday, Feb. 28.

Girls’ basketball upsets Belmont in round of 32

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
Members of the dance team lift freshman Maeve Pelis mid-way into their routine Saturday, Feb. 8.

Dance secures second-place silver at Bay States

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor
February 10, 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

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
South junior Ollie Rice protects the puck from defenders Monday, Jan. 27.

Girls’ hockey shows determination in loss to Belmont

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor
January 30, 2025
Senior captain Teagan Swint drives past a defender Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Boys’ basketball blazes past Braintree in thrilling win

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Members of the team celebrate after their victory Friday, Dec. 13.

Girls’ basketball avenges previous loss in season-opener against Framingham

Maya Solomon, Sports editor
December 16, 2024
Senior Vivi Kritzer dribbles past Wellesley defender Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Girls’ soccer ends record-breaking season in devastating defeat against Wellesley

Maya Solomon, Sports editor
November 18, 2024
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.

Students weigh commitment to CTE programs

Maya Solomon, Features editor
October 28, 2024
Junior Max Badri strides to the finish line neck and neck with Wellesley opponent Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Boys’ cross country defeats Wellesley in explosive senior night triumph

Maya Solomon, Sports editor
October 21, 2024
Girls' soccer ties Boston Latin in rain soaked battle

Girls’ soccer ties Boston Latin in rain soaked battle

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
Football players prepare for snap, Friday Sept. 6.

Football falls to Natick in season opener on new turf

Maya Solomon, Sports editor
September 11, 2024
Performers in North's production of Chicago rehearse in the Lasker Auditorium Thursday, March 14 during the shows Tech week.

Chicago brings the roaring 20s to Lasker Auditorium

Maya Solomon, Arts editor
April 3, 2024
Nitrous Oxide hopes to showcase student talent in a night of sketch comedy

Nitrous Oxide hopes to showcase student talent in a night of sketch comedy

Maya Solomon, Arts editor
February 14, 2024
Senior Maggie Scanlon, sophomores Nina Bakal and Allie Danis, and freshman Makenna Kelley scrimmage at the Wells Ave YMCA, Monday, Jan.29.

North’s athletic teams persevere through ongoing teacher strike

Surya Thavanati and Maya Solomon
January 30, 2024
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