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Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
June 23, 2022
Design and Visual Communication students work hard on project, look forward to completed effort
Design and Visual Communication students work hard on project, look forward to completed effort
June 16, 2022
North releases equity survey to improve LGBTQ+ athletic inclusivity
North releases equity survey to improve LGBTQ+ athletic inclusivity
May 7, 2022
FORJ panel addresses banned books, points towards awareness
FORJ panel addresses banned books, points towards awareness
May 7, 2022
Women in STEM day encourages female students to pursue their passions
Women in STEM day encourages female students to pursue their passions
May 7, 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
North releases equity survey to improve LGBTQ+ athletic inclusivity
North releases equity survey to improve LGBTQ+ athletic inclusivity
May 7, 2022
Boys Soccer Falls Short of State Title Despite Impressive Performance
Boys’ Soccer Falls Short of State Title Despite Impressive Performance
December 1, 2021
Girls Volleyball Advances to State Finals with Sweep of Haverhill
Girls’ Volleyball Advances to State Finals with Sweep of Haverhill
November 19, 2021
Girls' volleyball comes alive late to advance to the Elite Eight
Girls' volleyball comes alive late to advance to the Elite Eight
November 11, 2021
Boys' soccer triumphs in come from behind victory
Boys' soccer triumphs in come from behind victory
November 8, 2021
Coach Lou Pearlman looks on as his runners explode off the starting line Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Cold Spring Park. (Photo by Andrew Hirshberg)
Boys' cross country finishes season undefeated, looks towards playoffs
November 5, 2021
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
(photo courtesy of TheatreInk)
Much Ado About Nothing livens theater with roller derby
April 28, 2022
(photo courtesy of Theatre Ink)
Spontaneous Generation humors audience with four nights of improvisation
April 14, 2022
(photo courtesy of Theatre Ink)
Spontaneous Generation will provide unscripted fun
March 31, 2022
(photo courtesy of TheatreInk)
Much Ado About Nothing combines theater with roller derby
March 19, 2022
(Courtesy of Theatre Ink)
Theatre Ink’s Cabaret Troupe prepares for opening night
March 9, 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
Klein discusses recent success, takes it one step at a time
Klein discusses recent success, takes it one step at a time
April 4, 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
Sophomores adapt to in-person learning
Sophomores adapt to in-person learning
November 13, 2021
(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
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
Textbooks and reading books line the SOA in preparation for the handout of these materials to students, which is still undetermined. (photo by Ian Dickerman)
Editorial: district's mishandling of reopening intensifies uncertainty for remote school year
September 16, 2020
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
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 18, 2017
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 2016
Tiger Questions: North community shares evolving views on presidential election
November 10, 2016
Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
Students walk out to support LGBTQ+ community, support change
June 23, 2022
Dead squirrel, rabbit found on North track
Dead squirrel, rabbit found on North track
October 21, 2021
Student elections adapt to COVID-19
Student elections adapt to COVID-19
October 4, 2021
Photo by Cathy Zhao
Clothing drive brings in 500 pounds of donations
June 20, 2021
BLAC club panel discuss black feminism, intersectionality
BLAC club panel discuss black feminism, intersectionality
June 20, 2021

The Newtonite

The Newtonite
Portrait of Liesl Tommy 89. (Photo courtesy of Lelund Durond Studios)

Director Liesl Tommy reflects on North's influence, previews upcoming projects

Arjun Shatkin • May 10, 2019

From apartheid South Africa to Newton and beyond, Liesl Tommy ‘89 has found immense success as a director, breaking barriers and proving her tenacity. In 2016, Tommy received a Tony for Best Direction...

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