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Business booms in Tigers Loft Bistro after COVID-19 shutdown
Business booms in Tiger’s Loft Bistro after COVID-19 shutdown
November 29, 2021
Newton Public Schools suspends N rule
Newton Public Schools suspends N rule
November 29, 2021
North celebrates Hispanic and Latinx identity, experiences
North celebrates Hispanic and Latinx identity, experiences
November 22, 2021
Teachers work towards equitable grading
Teachers work towards equitable grading
November 8, 2021
North celebrates Hispanic heritage
North celebrates Hispanic heritage
November 3, 2021
Boys Soccer Falls Short of State Title Despite Impressive Performance
Boys’ Soccer Falls Short of State Title Despite Impressive Performance
December 1, 2021
(Photo by Ian Dickerman)
North Enters Winter Season with Excitement, High Hopes
November 28, 2021
Girls Volleyball Advances to State Finals with Sweep of Haverhill
Girls’ Volleyball Advances to State Finals with Sweep of Haverhill
November 19, 2021
Girls' volleyball comes alive late to advance to the Elite Eight
Girls' volleyball comes alive late to advance to the Elite Eight
November 11, 2021
Boys' soccer triumphs in come from behind victory
Boys' soccer triumphs in come from behind victory
November 8, 2021
Boys Soccer Falls Short of State Title Despite Impressive Performance
Boys’ Soccer Falls Short of State Title Despite Impressive Performance
December 1, 2021
Girls Volleyball Advances to State Finals with Sweep of Haverhill
Girls’ Volleyball Advances to State Finals with Sweep of Haverhill
November 19, 2021
Girls' volleyball comes alive late to advance to the Elite Eight
Girls' volleyball comes alive late to advance to the Elite Eight
November 11, 2021
Boys' soccer triumphs in come from behind victory
Boys' soccer triumphs in come from behind victory
November 8, 2021
Coach Lou Pearlman looks on as his runners explode off the starting line Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Cold Spring Park. (Photo by Andrew Hirshberg)
Boys' cross country finishes season undefeated, looks towards playoffs
November 5, 2021
(Photo by Ian Dickerman)
North Enters Winter Season with Excitement, High Hopes
November 28, 2021
Girls' basketball defeats Weymouth, continues undefeated season
Girls' basketball defeats Weymouth, continues undefeated season
February 13, 2021
Boys' hockey seeks to improve after loss against Natick
Boys' hockey seeks to improve after loss against Natick
February 7, 2021
Boys hockey huddles, preparing for a game, last season. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)
North winter season starts with new regulations
December 9, 2020
Nordic poses for a group photo at the State Championship Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Vermont. (Photo courtesy of Ella Bailey)
Nordic skiing reflects on top-notch season after high placements at states
April 29, 2020
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
Baseball defeats Framingham, dominates with both hitting, pitching
Baseball defeats Framingham, dominates with both hitting, pitching
June 20, 2021
(Photo by Rachel Kurlandsky)
Boys' Lacrosse dominates Braintree, looks towards state tournament
June 20, 2021
Joe Siciliano (file photo)
Siciliano leaves legacy of support, hard work
September 16, 2020
Plans for spring season push through despite delay due to COVID-19
Plans for spring season push through despite delay due to COVID-19
April 9, 2020
(Photo from Theatre Ink)
'Goodbye Charles' discusses serious topics through comedic lense
November 15, 2021
(Photo from Theatre Ink)
Theatre Ink's season opens with 'Goodbye Charles'
November 5, 2021
Photo from Universal Studios
Best Horror Movies to Watch this Halloween
October 29, 2021
Open house previews exciting Theatre Ink line up for coming year
Open house previews exciting Theatre Ink line up for coming year
September 27, 2021
North celebrates students' artistic talent
North celebrates students' artistic talent
June 24, 2021
Sophomores adapt to in-person learning
Sophomores adapt to in-person learning
November 13, 2021
English teacher Kate Mannellys in-school teaching setup (photo courtesy of Mannelly)
Teachers handle work in, out of building with pandemic in mind
January 4, 2021
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
Students struggle to adapt to remote learning schedule
Students struggle to adapt to remote learning schedule
December 4, 2020
Senior Edie Pike speaks at an event to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg after her passing. (photo courtesy of Edie Pike)
Edie Pike ramps up for new advocacy project
November 22, 2020
(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
Photo by Ethan Shin
North's return to fully in-person learning successful, good example for future
June 24, 2021
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics in protest of Uighur Muslim genocide
June 22, 2021
Graphic by Jai Khurana
2020 election is turning point for our country's global credibility
November 8, 2020
Textbooks and reading books line the SOA in preparation for the handout of these materials to students, which is still undetermined. (photo by Ian Dickerman)
Editorial: district's mishandling of reopening intensifies uncertainty for remote school year
September 16, 2020
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Krafts' lack of foresight led to a depleted roster
May 17, 2020
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
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
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 2016
Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election
Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election
November 10, 2016
Q&A: Student government representatives share goals, plans
Q&A: Student government representatives share goals, plans
November 3, 2016
Dead squirrel, rabbit found on North track
Dead squirrel, rabbit found on North track
October 21, 2021
Student elections adapt to COVID-19
Student elections adapt to COVID-19
October 4, 2021
Photo by Cathy Zhao
Clothing drive brings in 500 pounds of donations
June 20, 2021
BLAC club panel discuss black feminism, intersectionality
BLAC club panel discuss black feminism, intersectionality
June 20, 2021
CTE celebrates teachers with cupcakes
CTE celebrates teachers with cupcakes
May 25, 2021

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
Use and abuse of Adderall: Students describe experiences, adults comment on drug usage

Use and abuse of Adderall: Students describe experiences, adults comment on drug usage

The Newtonite • January 24, 2014

by Alex Feit Note: The real names of the students interviewed for this article have been changed to Chris Donohue, Sarah Smith, and Bruce Thompson to protect their identities. The SATs were fast approaching....

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