The Newtonite

Column: Serious about Syria

The Newtonite • September 17, 2013

To most Americans, the Middle East has become synonymous with war and chaos. Every day seems to bring new turmoil to the region, from the common coups and border disputes to the exceptional self-immolation that set off the Arab Spring. Currently, Syria’s raging civil war serves as the conflit du jour—one order of ruthless dictator who mercilessly attacks his own people coming right up. Despite the fact that this debacle has been ongoing largely overlooked for the past two years, the recent discovery that chemical weapons were allegedly used by Bashar al-Assad’s regime has caused an uproar across the globe.

Editorial: Student union should be constructed soon

The Newtonite • February 27, 2013

It is no secret that this school’s Library Learning Commons serves as the gathering place for many of this school’s schmoozers. Have a canceled class? Meet you in the library. Have a free? See you in the library.

All school sports deserve appreciation

The Newtonite • February 4, 2013

Across the state, the Tigers are known as a formidable force across many sports, having stellar teams that regularly advance to the playoffs and usually pass several rounds of postseason play.

Column: Musicians deserve recognition

The Newtonite • January 25, 2013

Seldom silent during the school day, the theatre wing brims with the sights and sounds of talented artists, musicians and performers working hard to improve and refine their craft. Theatre Ink is known school-wide for its dazzling displays and performances, and artists’ creations can be seen on display throughout the hallways and even at the Newton Free Library.

Column: School rule prevents students from going on field trips

The Newtonite • January 24, 2013

From the moment the five-minute warning bell rings at the beginning of a school day until the final stampede out the door, students have a lot on their plate. Ever-mounting piles of homework and a seemingly incessant amount of tests, essays and quizzes keep pupils constantly occupied.

Semester I Special Column: Interests bring students together, further learning

The Newtonite • January 18, 2013

by Hilary Brumberg As high school students, it feels like not a lot in our lives is up to us.

Column: Flu vaccination keeps us healthy

The Newtonite • January 16, 2013

by Connor Vasu Hacking and wheezing have been staples of my household for weeks, as my brother and parents have all had what we suspect is the nasty flu.

Column: Reduce plastic bag waste in schools

The Newtonite • January 15, 2013

by Connor Vasu Name a product you use for a few minutes and then throw out, day after day after day. Plastic bags and school lunch trays fit this description.

Newton North News: Episode 5

The Newtonite • January 11, 2013

Watch the fifth episode of Newton North News, a bimonthly video broadcast, to see highlights of news, sports, arts and features at this school. This video blog is a part of the new initiative between this website and Tiger Tube, this school’s student-run television show. Tune in every other Friday for a new episode.

The Student Foodie: Leftovers make great lunch

The Newtonite • January 11, 2013

by Douglas Abrams Dinner preparation is the optimal time to make lunch. Though this may seem odd, making the right dinner, or rather the right amount, is a key to success when it comes to having a yummy lunch the next day.

This Week in Advice Columns: January 11

The Newtonite • January 11, 2013

by Jacob Schwartz Do you need some advice to get you through some of high school’s problems? You could send it to This Week In Advice Columns, which may or may not be affiliated with the This Week in Headlines blog. However, we probably won’t use it, because all of this advice is completely satirical and not meant to be taken seriously. If you really do need help, my grandpa is a therapist, I think.

Column: NNHS Compliments fosters sense of community

The Newtonite • January 10, 2013

by Connor Vasu While debating the pros and cons of Facebook, cyberbullying is routinely brought up as a negative, which is one reason the school banned Facebook in the past.