The Newtonite

Column: Newton should encourage impeachment investigation of President Trump

Adam Clements • May 1, 2017

On Monday, April 3, the city council of our neighboring city of Cambridge passed a resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to investigate President Donald Trump for impeachment, on the grounds that he...

Column: Too much technology?

The Newtonite • November 21, 2013

Two oblivious students round the same corner from opposite directions. Both hunch over their smartphones, texting away furiously without any regard for the outside world. Their footsteps get closer and closer together, the clickity-clacks of their shoes echoing louder and louder on the ceramic tiles. Smash.

Column: Girls' powerhouses deserve more fan power

The Newtonite • November 13, 2013

In a sports culture widely thought to be full of macho masculinity, several of this school’s girls’ teams are in the midst of dramatic playoff runs. Between the girls’ swim, soccer, volleyball, dance, and cheerleading teams, this fall playoff season is being swarmed with an impressive invasion of black and orange.

Column: To bacco or not to bacco? The fight against tobacco.

The Newtonite • October 26, 2013

As much as we may like to pretend that we live in an isolated, idyllic bubble here at Newton North, teenagers here face the same challenges as adolescents around the country. There is alcohol abuse, drug usage, and excessive tobacco usage. And while the first two are certainly two of the more recognized teen safety issues, the tobacco usage in our school community tends to be blissfully ignored.

Column: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish vs. Blue Fish

The Newtonite • October 8, 2013

Ten percent. Ten. Think about it. No, that’s not your most recent grade on a physics test, nor is it the percentage of bingo players who are less than 35 years old (30 percent!). Sadly, that’s Congress’ current approval rating according to a new Quinnipiac poll. Yeah, it’s that bad.

Column: Serious about Syria

The Newtonite • September 17, 2013

To most Americans, the Middle East has become synonymous with war and chaos. Every day seems to bring new turmoil to the region, from the common coups and border disputes to the exceptional self-immolation that set off the Arab Spring. Currently, Syria’s raging civil war serves as the conflit du jour—one order of ruthless dictator who mercilessly attacks his own people coming right up. Despite the fact that this debacle has been ongoing largely overlooked for the past two years, the recent discovery that chemical weapons were allegedly used by Bashar al-Assad’s regime has caused an uproar across the globe.

Column: More art, please

The Newtonite • February 13, 2013

Harry Potter and pals grace the wall of a staircase, while an intense, intimidating tiger’s head reminds every passing student of this school’s successful athletics right outside of the Simulated Outdoor Area (SOA).

All school sports deserve appreciation

The Newtonite • February 4, 2013

Across the state, the Tigers are known as a formidable force across many sports, having stellar teams that regularly advance to the playoffs and usually pass several rounds of postseason play.

Column: School rule prevents students from going on field trips

The Newtonite • January 24, 2013

From the moment the five-minute warning bell rings at the beginning of a school day until the final stampede out the door, students have a lot on their plate. Ever-mounting piles of homework and a seemingly incessant amount of tests, essays and quizzes keep pupils constantly occupied.