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Springfest makes a triumphant return

Springfest makes a triumphant return

Emily Sloan, Arts editor May 11, 2025

For the first time in three years, Springfest made a captivating and emotional return, spotlighting North’s musical talent Thursday, April 10. With performances from the Wind Ensemble, orchestra, chorus,...

Jazz Night welcomes spring to North

Jazz Night welcomes spring to North

Peter Edwards, Arts editor May 11, 2025

Several student groups celebrated the arrival of spring with jazz music ranging from smooth and soft to loud and proud at Spring Jazz Night April 9. North’s Jazz Workshop and Advanced Jazz Workshop...

Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time

Community Ink strives to serve the community one event at a time

Summer Wu, Arts editor April 9, 2025

While many seniors are preparing for their next chapter as they receive college decisions, Communk Ink is staying focused on making a lasting impact by continuing to host Plowshares reading events and...

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The Prom shares empowering story of acceptance

Nika Jayanth, Arts editor April 9, 2025

Cast members trickled onto the stage, and an upbeat tune started to play. They began to sing, a rich strong melody filling the auditorium, and audience members gasped with delight and marveled at the vibrant...

Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students

Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students

Grace Zhuo, Arts editor March 31, 2025

Green Team held a Prom Dress Donation Drive at the Theater Entrance March 20-23 two hours before The Prom, this year’s spring musical, ran each day. The donation drive, organized by the Green Team,...

Nitrous Oxide cast sits for 'corporate' like photo to promote their comedy, Saturday, Jan. 11.

Nitrous Oxide delivers a night of laughter with student-created sketch comedy

Samiya Garg, Arts editor March 12, 2025

As the night went on, Nitrous Oxide’s humorous skits kept audience members laughing throughout the two-hour performance, amazed by the cast’s creativity. Nitrous Oxide ran in the Little Theater...

Winterfest transports audience to a different world

Winterfest transports audience to a different world

Amy Lee, Arts editor February 12, 2025

Applause resounded from the Lasker Auditorium, Jan. 21 and Jan. 23 as performers took the audience on a musical exploration of emotions through pieces that ranged from suspenseful to fantastical.  Winterfest,...

Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches

Nitrous Oxide will display an evening of fun, unexpected sketches

Ava Smoller, Arts editor February 3, 2025

Nitrous Oxide, directed by seniors Charlotte Pinto and Arnav Travers, is a series of student-run comedy sketches that will run Feb. 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater that is sure to spark laughter....

Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk

Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk

Lily Southall, Arts editor January 1, 2025

Several weeks before the fall play, The Crucible, premiered, senior Ellie Marchessault, Theater Ink’s head stage manager, had the production meeting entirely under control. With unwavering concentration,...

‘Harvestfest’ showcases talented musicians performances

‘Harvestfest’ showcases talented musicians performances

Makenna Kelley, Arts editor December 18, 2024

North’s annual fall concert, Harvestfest, kicked off the music department’s year of performance with enchanting and transcendent songs.  Harvestfest played Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the...

Charlotte Pinto works on self portrait for  her art major IV class Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Charlotte Pinto’s art brings joy and representation to students and staff

Nya Lubars, Arts editor October 31, 2024

Although senior Charlotte Pinto claimed to be the farthest behind on every art assignment, it seemed likely that she would catch up and complete her painting soon—and with incredible detail. In her D-Block...

Students in AP History pose in their ancient Greek attire, Wednesday, Oct. 23.

AP Art History attracts popularity around school

Madi Drewry, Arts editor October 30, 2024

As the Advanced Placement (AP) Art History elective kicks into full swing, students are immersing themselves in the intersection of history and art, exploring historical narratives through captivating...

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