The Newtonite

Annual Civics Day encourages students to take local civic action

Sophie Stockton, News Editor • February 17, 2025

Next Gen Voices’ annual Civics Day presented students with convenient opportunities to take civic action locally Jan. 23. According to Co-Founder and Co-Director of North’s Center for Civic Engagement,...

Students, faculty weigh in on city charter vote

Rose Skylstad • November 6, 2017

In addition to voting for a Mayoral candidate in tomorrow’s election, Newton residents will decide ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on a newly proposed city charter which would impact the size of Newton’s city...

Column: Newton should encourage impeachment investigation of President Trump

Adam Clements • May 1, 2017

On Monday, April 3, the city council of our neighboring city of Cambridge passed a resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to investigate President Donald Trump for impeachment, on the grounds that he...

Congressman Joe Kennedy III hosts town hall meeting at North

Rose Skylstad • April 7, 2017

Congressman Joe Kennedy III answered citizens’ questions and concerns in a town hall meeting focusing on healthcare and Russia in the auditorium Sunday, April 2. An estimated 600 citizens from Massachusetts’...

Column: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish vs. Blue Fish

The Newtonite • October 8, 2013

Ten percent. Ten. Think about it. No, that’s not your most recent grade on a physics test, nor is it the percentage of bingo players who are less than 35 years old (30 percent!). Sadly, that’s Congress’ current approval rating according to a new Quinnipiac poll. Yeah, it’s that bad.

Column: Learn art of compromise

The Newtonite • December 19, 2012

by Connor Vasu Current dysfunction in Washington can teach students at this school about the fine art of compromise.

Argument Clinic: Fasten your seatbelts

The Newtonite • October 25, 2012

by Alex Feit and Kristian Lundberg This blog is dedicated to point-counterpoint discussion on various topics related to current events. These discussions include everything from interpreting school policies to developments on the national political stage.

Seniors discuss significance, responsibility of voting in upcoming presidential election

The Newtonite • October 9, 2012

by Malini Gandhi From large-scale phenomena to more local spectacles, the young generation is becoming increasingly politically active and politically influential, according to history teacher Isongesit Ibokette.

Column: Advancements in new school should be treasured

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Ryan Condon and Amanda Hills President Obama proposed the American Jobs Act in a joint session of Congress Thursday, Sept. 8. This act is intended to lift the United States out of its continuous slump and start positive changes for this country.

New law dictates injury procedure

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Jay Feinstein and Gloria Li “It’s part of the game...until it’s you,” Mario Manningham, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, once told The New York Times. Manningham was referring to the severity of concussions and how they do not get enough attention.

Union Nearing Contract Compromise

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Alex Feit Newton Teachers Association negotiators are close to striking a deal with the School Committee for a new teachers’ contract that will include changes in teachers’ health care, benefits and base salary, according to NTA president Mike Zilles.