by Alex Feit and Kristian Lundberg This blog is dedicated to point-counterpoint discussion on various topics related to current events. These discussions include everything from interpreting school policies to developments on the national political stage. This week, the duo is debating whether or not Newton Public Schools should require a fee for school-sponsored extracurricular activities (clubs). Alex argues in the affirmative, while Kristian argues in the negative.

by Julia Moss How closely did you read the Newtonite's Club Special?

by Julia Moss This school has over 70 clubs, and students are constantly creating new ones. With so many to choose from, deciding which clubs to join can be difficult for some students. It is up to club officers to win students over and convince them to join their clubs.

by Douglas Abrams Mentors in Violence Prevention club (MVP) held an X-block meeting yesterday in the Library Learning Commons to raise awareness about gender stereotypes, bullying and sexual harassment.

by Amanda Hills Thursday, the science team won the Massachusetts Envirothon competition at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park.

by Amanda Hills Mock Trial won its first meet so far against Newton Country Day Tuesday, according to senior Meredith Abrams, who has participated in Mock Trial for three years.

by Alex Feit Since beginning their six-week building process over a week ago, members of the Ligerbots, this school’s and South’s robotics team, have begun building prototypes to compete in this year’s iteration of the FIRST Robotics challenge, according to senior Paige Grody, the team’s captain.