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A family poses behind the Vietnam booth at Multicultural Night Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North
December 2, 2022
Student helps injured hawk found near North
Student helps injured hawk found near North
November 30, 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
Chinese language teacher Star Lew translates for former principal Jim Marini and former Jingshan School principal Lu Yan Fan, calling in from Beijing, China. (Photo courtesy of Ming Lu).
Jim Marini receives Friend of the Exchange Award
November 15, 2022
Senior Jenna Vincenzino (photo courtesy of Vincenzino)
Vincenzino awarded Italian studies scholarship
November 4, 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
Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game
Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game
October 28, 2022
Field hockey demonstrated strong, collaborative defense in victory against Newton South
Field hockey demonstrated strong, collaborative defense in victory against Newton South
October 14, 2022
Boys soccer ties Lincoln Sudbury in a heated, scoreless match
Boys’ soccer ties Lincoln Sudbury in a heated, scoreless match
September 20, 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
Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game
Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game
October 28, 2022
Boys soccer team sporting teal jerseys after game against Brookline
Boys’ soccer plays in 16th annual Kicks for Cancer fundraiser
October 28, 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 indoor track works hard to finished undefeated for 25th consecutive year
Boys’ indoor track works hard to finished undefeated for 25th consecutive year
February 16, 2022
Boys basketball drains threes, cruises past Weymouth in statement victory
Boys’ basketball drains threes, cruises past Weymouth in statement victory
January 26, 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
Godspell combines biblical messages with musical fun
Godspell combines biblical messages with musical fun
November 28, 2022
The cast of Nitrous Oxide poses before rehearsal.
Nitrous Oxide strives to improve gender representation in comedy
November 8, 2022
Junior Sonia Murthy and sophomores Amelie Raynes, and Anna Scales work on creating costumes for the upcoming musical Godspell.
North’s stage crew works to provide setting, context to Theatre Ink shows
October 24, 2022
People gather for Newtonville Village Day Sunday, Sept. 18.
Newtonville Village Day celebrated community with vendors, music
October 12, 2022
(photo courtesy of TheatreInk)
Much Ado About Nothing livens theater with roller derby
April 28, 2022
The cast of Nitrous Oxide poses before rehearsal.
Nitrous Oxide strives to improve gender representation in comedy
November 8, 2022
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Lawmakers must prioritize preventing gun violence rather than simply managing it
November 7, 2022
Blossom Nutrition opens on Walnut Street at 9 a.m.
New restaurants in Newtonville allow various dining options for students
November 4, 2022
Marinucci works at her desk in her office.
Marrinucci addresses hiring substitutes in exclusive Q&A
June 10, 2022
Sophie Mathewson
North’s costume department enriches theater production through detailed character designs
May 15, 2022
(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
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
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
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
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
Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
June 23, 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

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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