The Newtonite

Increased crowding during third lunch causes discomfort

Emily Nie, News Editor • September 24, 2024

Overcrowding in the cafeteria during third lunch has increased this year, raising concerns among students and faculty. Third lunch typically serves juniors and seniors, but freshmen and sophomores may...

New cafeteria lunch containers help make North more sustainable

Nya Lubars, News editor • April 4, 2024

Innovative reusable lunch containers came to North’s cafeteria this week in an effort to help students become more sustainable. Recirclable, an organization allowing eco-conscious schools and restaurants...

Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North

Kerri Huang • December 2, 2022

Multicultural Night filled North’s cafeteria with a sea of voices, tables of traditional foods, and displays of clothing and photographs Tuesday, November 15. From an origami display and Lebanese...

Lunch prices increase, food services change

Lucy Lu • September 27, 2016

by Lucy Lu Food price increases and a change to Sodexo Food Services have subtly transformed the cafeteria this school year. Newton Public Schools’ regularly-priced lunches increased 30 to 35 cents,...

Whitsons Culinary Group introduces omelet station every Friday morning

Lucy Lu • May 4, 2015

by Lucy Lu Whitsons Culinary Group will now serve omelets for $2 every Friday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The omelet station was piloted the Friday before April vacation near the kitchens but...

Preview: Northside Jazz Cafe event to occur in Cafeteria

The Newtonite • February 9, 2014

Jazz night, also known as the Northside Jazz Cafe, is a jazz-oriented concert that will feature the Jazz Ensemble . . .

Column: Reduce plastic bag waste in schools

The Newtonite • January 15, 2013

by Connor Vasu Name a product you use for a few minutes and then throw out, day after day after day. Plastic bags and school lunch trays fit this description.

Club encourages healthy eating habits

The Newtonite • November 5, 2012

by Malini Gandhi For the majority of student-run clubs, desserts are perhaps better recruiters than students. Beginning with candy-filled tables at Club Day, the motto remains consistent: come to our club and we will give you free brownies, free cookies and perhaps even free chocolate cupcakes.

The Student Foodie: Make gourmet pasta dishes

The Newtonite • October 26, 2012

by Douglas Abrams, Irene Golden and Sarina Wolfe The Student Foodie is a blog updated twice a month that gives students creative ideas for food they can prepare and enjoy.

Column: Greater awareness of food allergies can save lives

The Newtonite • September 27, 2012

by Connor Vasu When most people look at cashews, they see a nut that they may or may not like. When I look at a cashew, I see something as deadly as ingesting poison, because I have a severe tree nut allergy.

Administration continues student union plan

The Newtonite • December 8, 2011

by Jared Perlo During yesterday’s meeting, the Student Faculty Administration members continued to deliberate the possible creation of a student social area in the cafeteria, as well as possible school policy changes regarding study halls and canceled classes.

Administration discusses new ideas for school

The Newtonite • November 30, 2011

by Jared Perlo Today's Student Faculty Administration meeting included a full-group discussion and then two sub-commitee meetings regarding school policies.