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SAT set to go digital, students share concerns and hopes
SAT set to go digital, students share concerns and hopes
November 12, 2023
NewMo service unavailable to students following withdrawal of funding
NewMo service unavailable to students following withdrawal of funding
November 12, 2023
Orange tables put back on Tiger Drive after removal last year due to student misuse
Orange tables put back on Tiger Drive after removal last year due to student misuse
October 6, 2023
Educators and student advocates line the Education Center hallways Wednesday, Sep. 27.
Pamphlets encourage student advocacy amid teacher negotiations
September 28, 2023
STAMP exams assess world language proficiency levels of students
June 20, 2023
Girls volleyball line up for the national anthem before the MIAA State Championship Semifinal match against Needham, Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Girl’s volleyball sweeps semifinal game against Needham
November 17, 2023
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
September 26, 2023
Junior Thiago Rubino takes on his man in game against South Saturday, Sept. 9
Boys’ soccer shuts out South in intercity game
September 16, 2023
The Tigers celebrate with the Doc Cohn Memorial trophy
Football defeats Waltham in annual Doc Cohn Memorial game
September 13, 2023
North celebrates after their victory over South, Saturday, May 20
Boys’ lacrosse defeats South in yearly matchup honoring former coach
June 13, 2023
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
Field hockey displays grit, spirit in loss to Natick
September 26, 2023
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
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
Students brainstorm ideas for fundraising plans during WIN Friday, Oct. 20 in the band room.
Students find ways to lower costs for New Orleans trip
November 14, 2023
Disney-fication of Star Wars ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023
The Wheel of Time immerses viewers in a magical world
‘The Wheel of Time’ immerses viewers in a magical world
November 1, 2023
Grandmas Kitchen has a wall featuring photos of regular costumers.
Grandma’s Kitchen offers welcoming atmosphere, great food
October 30, 2023
Spontaneous Generation promises creativity, camaraderie through improv
Spontaneous Generation promises creativity, camaraderie through improv
October 3, 2023
Grandmas Kitchen has a wall featuring photos of regular costumers.
Grandma’s Kitchen offers welcoming atmosphere, great food
October 30, 2023
AI prompts change to academic violation policy
AI prompts change to academic violation policy
September 8, 2023
Peer Tutoring program offers students unique opportunity to learn, gain experience
Peer Tutoring program offers students unique opportunity to learn, gain experience
June 20, 2023
Protesters opposing Norths upcoming drag show rally in Newton Centre Thursday, April 13.
North enveloped in national spotlight
June 20, 2023
Parental rights as they relate to North in proposed Bill
Parental rights as they relate to North in proposed Bill
May 10, 2023
(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
Disney-fication of Star Wars ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Disability education program cut at schools, valuable resource lost
September 14, 2023
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
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
Vincenzino received the Career and Technology Education Outstanding Student of the Year Award on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Vincenzino Receives CTE Award for Passion in Early Education and Care
March 3, 2023
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
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

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The Newtonite
School Holidays: An Oxymoron?

School Holidays: An Oxymoron?

The Newtonite • October 7, 2013
As a banner hanging in Main St. reading “Respect, Diversity, Individuality” advertises, this school community is far from homogenous. This diversity entails a wide range of religions practiced by the student body and the faculty, and each religion comes with its own dose of high holidays.
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