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Senior Indy Springer purchases his lunch, Monday, Sept. 16.
Students vote on new recipes to add to the school lunch menu
March 25, 2025
Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture
Asian American Culture Club hosts panels to celebrate AAPI culture
March 25, 2025
Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information
Just Think Expo provides students with fun interactions and helpful information
March 25, 2025
Tiger Drive entrance before Keypad installment, Tuesday, March 11.
Keypad entry system installed at North to enhance security and maintain open campus
March 24, 2025
Courtesy of Public School Review
Beyond the rankings: examining North’s true strengths and challenges
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces
New Albemarle turf to benefit student-athletes
April 3, 2025
Senior Teagan Swint follows up a fast break with a dunk, Sunday, March 16.
Swint shines in championship battle as North falls just short of state title
March 16, 2025
Senior Oliver Wardly goes in for a layup, Thursday, March 13.
Boys’ basketball progresses to the state championship final round after hard-earned win
March 16, 2025
Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.
Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball
March 11, 2025
Members of the dance team pose after their performance Saturday, Feb. 8.
Dance secures second-place silver at Bay States
February 10, 2025
Senior Macy Goodwin flashes a smile as she poses in front of the turf Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Goodwin’s dedication drives field hockey forward
February 9, 2025
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle
February 3, 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
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
Senior Teagan Swint follows up a fast break with a dunk, Sunday, March 16.
Swint shines in championship battle as North falls just short of state title
March 16, 2025
Senior Oliver Wardly goes in for a layup, Thursday, March 13.
Boys’ basketball progresses to the state championship final round after hard-earned win
March 16, 2025
Swimmers dive at home meet where Natick, Needham, and Wellesley visited North, Thursday, Jan. 30.
Boys’ swim and dive displays valiant effort throughout season
March 12, 2025
Junior Maddie Ngo comes up between periods during mixed gender sectionals Saturday, Feb. 15.
Wrestling advances into the postseason with great force after shaky season
March 12, 2025
Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.
Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham
April 3, 2025
Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces
New Albemarle turf to benefit student-athletes
April 3, 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
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
Prom attire donation strives for more equity among students
March 31, 2025
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
Joint concerts between Bigelow, Day, North inspire young musicians
March 12, 2025
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
Theatre Ink and Jazz Department’s NYC trip reignites annual tradition
March 12, 2025
Nitrous Oxide cast sits for 'corporate' like photo to promote their comedy, Saturday, Jan. 11.
Nitrous Oxide delivers a night of laughter with student-created sketch comedy
March 12, 2025
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
Winterfest transports audience to a different world
February 12, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal
MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution
April 3, 2025
The Vangaurd's Ayana Kurthik and editor Annalise Vito go over the Newtonite's copy flow system, Thursday, Nov. 14.
A tale of two schools: experiencing private vs. public education at BB&N and North
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.
Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball
March 11, 2025
History teacher Brian Goeselt, upon request, sits alongside his cutout of Harry Truman in order to have "two great historians" in the photo Thursday, Feb. 13.
Goeselt motivates students to engage with history
February 18, 2025
Culinary teacher Christopher DeRocher presents a fresh batch of cookies Thursday, Feb. 13.
DeRocher brings passion and professionalism to the culinary kitchen
February 17, 2025
(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 23, 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
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
Why the hardest paths lead to the greatest rewards
April 4, 2025
Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
Attorney Elliott Loew thanks Newton
March 19, 2025
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
Baseball is not boring, we have just forgotten how to watch it
February 4, 2025
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

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Opinion: Reject unhealthy emphases on school, workplace productivity

Opinion: Reject unhealthy emphases on school, workplace productivity

Laura Schmidt-Hong • January 24, 2018

(Graphic by Joelle Sugianto) Twice every week, I watch videos posted by one of a sea of so-called “study YouTubers,” gurus with uber-neat handwriting; uber-list-loving organization; and, ultimately,...

Cartoon: Time Flies

Cartoon: Time Flies

The Newtonite • January 2, 2013
by Julia Moss
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