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.

by Malini Gandhi For the majority of student-run clubs, desserts are perhaps better recruiters than students. Beginning with candy-filled tables at Club Day, the motto remains consistent: come to our club and we will give you free brownies, free cookies and perhaps even free chocolate cupcakes.

by Julia Moss Why is this school’s health office crowded with students nearly every day? There doesn’t seem to be a great risk of injury at this school. After all, most students spend a good portion of the school day sitting at a desk. That seems safe enough, right?