The Newtonite

MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution

Emma Sukosolvisit, Sports Editor • April 3, 2025

At the starting line, sophomore Blake MacNeal propels forward with passion and energy, launching herself in a soaring jump at the New Balance championship meet Thursday, March 13, feeling the electric...

A tale of two schools: experiencing private vs. public education at BB&N and North

Annalise Vito, Editor-in-chief • March 21, 2025

As I gripped the frigid copper doorknob at Buckingham Browne and Nichols (BB&N), I felt a shiver—not just from the December cold, but from the anticipation of stepping into one of Massachusetts'...

Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk

Lily Southall, Arts editor • January 1, 2025

Several weeks before the fall play, The Crucible, premiered, senior Ellie Marchessault, Theater Ink’s head stage manager, had the production meeting entirely under control. With unwavering concentration,...

AP Art History attracts popularity around school

Madi Drewry, Arts editor • October 30, 2024

As the Advanced Placement (AP) Art History elective kicks into full swing, students are immersing themselves in the intersection of history and art, exploring historical narratives through captivating...

Nitrous Oxide strives to improve gender representation in comedy

Savannah Bond • November 8, 2022

Students in Theatre Ink’s sketch comedy show Nitrous Oxide have been focusing on increasing gender equality in comedy performances. Over the last several years, directors of Nitrous Oxide, a sketch...

North’s stage crew works to provide setting, context to Theatre Ink shows

Leah Ziskin • October 24, 2022

Whether musical or improvised, the glitz and glamor of every show put on by North’s theater program, Theatre Ink, is evident in its polished and well executed shows. But behind the finished product,...

Feature: Student voices present at People's Climate March

The Newtonite • October 3, 2014

by Elena Schwartz The People’s Climate March took place Sunday, September 21, two days before world leaders, including president Barack Obama, attended a climate summit at the United Nations. Millions...

Schedule overload: How to balance academics

The Newtonite • October 1, 2014

by Isabel Joyce Whether a student is entering this school for the first time as a freshman or coming in with three years of high school complete, there are several anxiety-inducing facets of school life...

CrossFit club provides short, intense workouts

The Newtonite • March 28, 2014

The lack of time in students’ increasingly busy lives causes many students to forsake . . .

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

The Newtonite • January 24, 2014

The SATs were fast approaching. He knew, of course, that the three hour and 45 minute test would require as much concentration as possible. Yet, he also knew that this type of intense focus had always escaped him.

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.

For students, semester-long educational programs becomes a popular option

The Newtonite • September 23, 2013

Hike mountains. Chop trees for firewood for the night. Camp overnight in the woods in two foot snow, then try to find your way back home using little more than a compass, a map, and your knowledge of the outdoors. Speak a little Spanish, then, go to Advanced Placement (AP) United States History and do your IDs. Rinse and repeat.