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SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
SFA works to improve North’s learning environment
January 30, 2025
SOS presentations educate students on available mental health resources
SOS presentations educate students on available mental health resources
January 30, 2025
NPS hosts Student Focus Group in hopes to form long-range district plan
NPS hosts Student Focus Group in hopes to form long-range district plan
January 30, 2025
Students embrace sustainability at thrift swap, organized by Climate Collective Club
Students embrace sustainability at thrift swap, organized by Climate Collective Club
January 27, 2025
Animal Advocacy Club makes strides in supporting local shelters
Animal Advocacy Club makes strides in supporting local shelters
January 26, 2025
South junior Ollie Rice protects the puck from defenders Monday, Jan. 27.
Girls’ hockey shows determination in loss to Belmont
January 30, 2025
Boys’ swim and dive perseveres to beat Framingham, securing spot in Bay State Championships
Boys’ swim and dive perseveres to beat Framingham, securing spot in Bay State Championships
January 28, 2025
Boys’ swim and dive dominates Reading, shattering school records
Boys’ swim and dive dominates Reading, shattering school records
January 28, 2025
Members of the gymnastics team pose after their record-breaking win Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Gymnastics breaks school record in historic meet
January 26, 2025
Gymnastics stays undefeated with dominant win over Walpole
Gymnastics stays undefeated with dominant win over Walpole
January 26, 2025
Seniors Marco Comin and Seth Rao pose post-win Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Boys’ soccer triumphs in thrilling penalty shootout to reach state final
November 20, 2024
Senior Devon Burke goes in for the kill Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Needham to secure championship spot
November 14, 2024
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Chelmsford, advances to Elite Eight in pursuit of third straight state title
November 14, 2024
Senior Marco Comin Natick defenders to keep the offensive possession alive Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Boys’ soccer advances to Final Four after defeating Natick
November 14, 2024
Sophomore Bishrelt "Giga" Bat-Erdene runs to catch up on offense in game against Leominster Saturday, Nov. 9.
Toma discusses remarkable playoff journey for boys’ soccer
November 12, 2024
South junior Ollie Rice protects the puck from defenders Monday, Jan. 27.
Girls’ hockey shows determination in loss to Belmont
January 30, 2025
Boys’ swim and dive perseveres to beat Framingham, securing spot in Bay State Championships
Boys’ swim and dive perseveres to beat Framingham, securing spot in Bay State Championships
January 28, 2025
Boys’ swim and dive dominates Reading, shattering school records
Boys’ swim and dive dominates Reading, shattering school records
January 28, 2025
Members of the gymnastics team pose after their record-breaking win Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Gymnastics breaks school record in historic meet
January 26, 2025
Gymnastics stays undefeated with dominant win over Walpole
Gymnastics stays undefeated with dominant win over Walpole
January 26, 2025
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
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
Photography offers students chance to explore various forms of artistry
January 16, 2025
Seniors Nate Burres and Toby Gilpin, and Sophomore Alex Santanastaso, perform in a dress rehearsal of Heathers: Teen Edition, Saturday, Nov. 23.
Heathers: Teen Edition fills Little Theater with dark comedy, teenage angst
January 15, 2025
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
Ellie Marchessault: The leader behind the scenes of TheatreInk
January 1, 2025
‘Harvestfest’ showcases talented musicians performances
‘Harvestfest’ showcases talented musicians performances
December 18, 2024
The Crucible transports audiences back to seventeenth-century Salem
The Crucible transports audiences back to seventeenth-century Salem
November 13, 2024
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
North faculty investigates grading practices amid student concerns over inconsistencies
January 20, 2025
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
Administration reflects on new block schedule after four years
November 12, 2024
North’s 'hidden athletes' excel outside-of-school sports
North’s ‘hidden athletes’ excel outside-of-school sports
November 11, 2024
Senior Stephanie Fraktman paints a mural of musicians in the art wing on Thursday, March 21.
Students weigh commitment to CTE programs
October 28, 2024
The Scarlet Letter, a book that students are no longer required to read.
Evolving English curriculum reflects student diversity, contemporary issues
October 27, 2024
(graphic courtesy of Kerry Prasad)
Newton's newly established Indigenous Peoples' Day stirs controversy among Italian American community
December 5, 2020
For Laura's 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
Beals House Executive Assistant Cheryl Stover hands out treats to welcome students back to school following the end of the union strike Monday, Feb. 5.
Students, educators rebuild community after teachers strike
February 22, 2024
Members of Lost and Found gather for group photo on opening night prior to the strike, Thursday, Jan. 18.
Theatre Ink productions rescheduled following teachers’ strike
February 16, 2024
North track previous victory from last years meet, Jan. 22 2023.
Teacher’s strike causes boys’ indoor track to forfeit 27-year win streak
February 5, 2024
South teacher Ryan Normandin delivers a speech announcing the end of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike, Friday, Feb. 2.
Teachers strike ends after 15 days, contract agreement reached
February 2, 2024
Teachers rally at the Education Center on their fifteenth day of strike Friday, Feb. 2.
Teacher contract resolution nearly reached after nightlong bargaining
February 2, 2024
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
In order for progress to happen, discussions over complicated issues must be nuanced and open-minded
January 17, 2025
Daisies in the summer.
Why everyone should dabble in photography
October 28, 2024
Union members and supporters hold up a sign condemning Mayor Ruthanne Fuller at the NTA rally Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Guest Column: Students should stand strong in solidarity with striking teachers
January 31, 2024
Disney-fication of 'Star Wars' ruins historic weapon
Disney-fication of ‘Star Wars’ ruins historic weapon
November 3, 2023
Graphic by Jai Khurana
Disability education program cut at schools, valuable resource lost
September 14, 2023
Newton North Map
August 27, 2024
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 17, 2017
Profile: Jessica Chen
November 30, 2016
Vincenzino received the Career and Technology Education Outstanding Student of the Year Award on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Vincenzino Receives CTE Award for Passion in Early Education and Care
March 3, 2023
A family poses behind the Vietnam booth at Multicultural Night Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Multicultural night showcases rich cultural diversity at North
December 2, 2022
Senior Zoe Kritzer and sophomore Vivian Kritzer organized a hand turkey display leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday break.
Kindness club creates display promoting gratitude, thankfulness
November 28, 2022
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
Pep rally boosts school spirit, community
November 4, 2022
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
Mini-golf fundraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
October 7, 2022
Inclusion specialist Kate Woodford and her two daughters visit the Education Center to attend the union protest Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Number One Strikers: A photographer’s walk through the sixth day of protests
January 29, 2024
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 Machine's 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

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Senior Filippo Menozzi lunges for the ball. (Photo by Joelle Sugianto)

Boys' soccer loses to Brookline in first round of playoffs

Jake Forbes • November 6, 2018

Boys’ soccer fell to Brookline 3-2 last Friday in the first round of the MIAA North Sectional playoffs. Brookline struck first to take a 1-0 lead late in the first half. “It’s tough to be down in...

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