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Column: Working poses alternative to extracurriculars

The Newtonite December 3, 2012
by Connor Vasu In addition to participating in plenty of extracurricular activities such as sports, Theatre Ink and clubs, some students work after school. Working is a rewarding experience, and it teaches students a real-life lesson in economics.

Hipstitch employees share passion for sewing

The Newtonite September 12, 2012
by Malini Gandhi Brightly-lit, pink-and-white wallpapered Hipstitch studio is filled with so much color, from the rainbow array of bold fabrics lining the back walls to the dozens of purple flowered chairs pulled up to the sewing machines.

Artist of the Month: Senior helps kids create art

The Newtonite September 8, 2012
by Leah Budson For as long as she can remember, senior Sierra Beatrice has made art, whether it be drawings, jewelry or shell and macaroni picture frames.

Column: Jobs help students learn life skills

The Newtonite May 6, 2012
by Connor Vasu In addition to plenty of extracurricular activities such as sports, Theatre Ink and clubs, some students work after school. Working is a rewarding experience, and it teaches students a real-life lesson in economics.

Co-op, Work Study give students job training

The Newtonite March 2, 2012
by Malini Gandhi It is 7:50 a.m. on a Wednesday morning, and as the bell for B-block blares through the hallways, senior Melissa Ruttan spoons batter into a bowl in the kitchen of the sleepy bakery L’Aroma which is tucked behind the brick buildings of West Newton square.

Students find ways to balance jobs, school work

The Newtonite October 28, 2011
by Julia Oran In the past few years, studies have shown that students are under more and more pressure. Why would a student want to add more stress by working? Having a job teaches “good work ethic and life skills,” said Joe Prestejohn, the owner of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Restaurant.
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