The Newtonite

North releases equity survey to improve LGBTQ+ athletic inclusivity

Mark Hemment • May 7, 2022

North's athletic department recently distributed an equity survey to gather more information about LGBTQ+ students' sporting experiences and treatment. The survey came in response to an equity audit...

North Athletic’s Department Launches LGBTQ+ Focus Group

Arjun Shatkin • December 8, 2021

The athletic department announced a new LGBTQ+ Athletic Focus Group initiative, with the goal of benefitting LGBTQ+ student-athletes at North. The focus group will meet during Tiger block 3-5 times...

ToBGLADD promotes awareness of LGBTQ+ challenges

The Newtonite • April 26, 2018

(Photos by Jason Alpert-Wisnia and Joelle Sugianto) A-block by Helen Xiao Transgender panelists explained what it means to be transgender and how their sexual identities have affected their lives during...

ToBGLAD Day: Teachers talk about personal experiences as members of the LGBGTQ community

The Newtonite • January 7, 2014

Senior Lillia Baird asked math department head Nicole Conway, guidance counselor Michael Ford, and English teacher Bradley Jensen questions about their experiences as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community during E-block’s edition of Transgender Bisexual Gay Lesbian Awareness Day (ToBGLAD) in the auditorium during E-block yesterday.

Viewpoint: Gay-Straight Alliance member explains labels, stereotypes

The Newtonite • March 8, 2012

by Leah Budson Labels surround us, inscribed on the clothes we wear, apparent in the words we speak. Everyone is subject to society’s stereotyping. People use as little as people's voice or clothing to decide their sexual orientations.