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LigerBots sees season of success through competitions, outreach
LigerBots sees season of success through competitions, outreach
June 25, 2026
AP Physics faces high dropout rate among female students
AP Physics faces high dropout rate among female students
June 15, 2026
Memorial Day assembly honors fallen veterans and acknowledges North seniors who plan to join the military
Memorial Day assembly honors fallen veterans and acknowledges North seniors who plan to join the military
June 8, 2026
Math readiness test allows select students to advance to higher math
Math readiness test allows select students to advance to higher math
June 8, 2026
Human Rights Council hosts Day of Solidarity for students
Human Rights Council hosts Day of Solidarity for students
June 8, 2026
Boys' volleyball persists against Wayland
Boys’ volleyball persists against Wayland
June 4, 2026
Senior Luca Peterson leaps into the air, Thursday, May 12, in the Reggie.
Boys’ volleyball falls to Brookline despite surge to turn tides
May 25, 2026
The Tigers line up for a warmup Wednesday, May 29.
Boys’ track and field thrives heading into Conference Championships
May 20, 2026
Senior Penny Blumenthal, juniors Kendall Swint and Lily Southall, and sophomore Willa Hanson celebrate after a hard-earned goal.
Girls’ lacrosse defeats Natick in fierce fight
April 17, 2026
Senior Dylan Leone keeps his eyes on the ball, Tuesday, March 31.
Boys’ lacrosse sees close loss in season opener game
April 9, 2026
Recapping a groundbreaking season for girls’ swim and dive
Recapping a groundbreaking season for girls’ swim and dive
December 9, 2025
Directors and members of Amelie's cast run through a scene, Monday, Dec. 8 during G-block.
Amélie to bring Parisian magic to North’s stage
December 8, 2025
Football rushes to greet fans after a come-from-behind win at Fenway Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Torcasio’s late-game heroics lift football to thrilling Thanksgiving win at Fenway
November 28, 2025
Junior Nora Hamel looks for open court to deliver a kill, Saturday, Nov. 15.
Girls’ volleyball narrowly misses championship in competitive final against Franklin
November 19, 2025
Senior Robert Rougeaux swings at a meet Monday, Sept. 8.
Golf achieves impressive growth in face of tough course
November 13, 2025
Senior Maddie Ngo squares up against Braintree at the first meet of the season, Dec. 11, 2025.
Wrestling makes history as first female wrestler crowned New England Champion
March 31, 2026
Girls’ indoor track and field sees bountiful season of wins
Girls’ indoor track and field sees bountiful season of wins
March 26, 2026
Girls' indoor track and field dominates at 'fastest party on the planet'
Girls’ indoor track and field dominates at ‘fastest party on the planet’
March 23, 2026
Girls' hockey wraps first independent season
Girls’ hockey wraps first independent season
March 23, 2026
Senior Lexi Blanchfield navigates the ice, Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Girls’ hockey sees frustrating loss to Natick in spite of noble effort
February 25, 2026
Boys' volleyball persists against Wayland
Boys’ volleyball persists against Wayland
June 4, 2026
Senior Luca Peterson leaps into the air, Thursday, May 12, in the Reggie.
Boys’ volleyball falls to Brookline despite surge to turn tides
May 25, 2026
The Tigers line up for a warmup Wednesday, May 29.
Boys’ track and field thrives heading into Conference Championships
May 20, 2026
Senior Penny Blumenthal, juniors Kendall Swint and Lily Southall, and sophomore Willa Hanson celebrate after a hard-earned goal.
Girls’ lacrosse defeats Natick in fierce fight
April 17, 2026
Senior Dylan Leone keeps his eyes on the ball, Tuesday, March 31.
Boys’ lacrosse sees close loss in season opener game
April 9, 2026
Asian American Culture Night provides space for Asian American students to express their talent
Asian American Culture Night provides space for Asian American students to express their talent
June 16, 2026
Coachella brings entertainment, good vibes to Coachella Valley
Coachella brings entertainment, good vibes to Coachella Valley
June 15, 2026
The Art for the Mind Club creates collaboration and confidence between members to give back to others
The Art for the Mind Club creates collaboration and confidence between members to give back to others
June 3, 2026
Tiger Bebop delights audience with performance of “¿Quien Sera?”
Jazz Night wraps the year on a sweet note, celebrating jazz in style
May 4, 2026
Technical Theater and Design program provides students with hands-on opportunities to develop their craft
Technical Theater and Design program provides students with hands-on opportunities to develop their craft
April 9, 2026
Illustrated by Summer Wu
North faces confusion over unclear AI policy
June 2, 2026
From the field to center stage: Zadie Besev challenges the divide
From the field to center stage: Zadie Besev challenges the divide
March 11, 2026
North students earn their shot at college athletics
North students earn their shot at college athletics
December 21, 2025
Italian exchange promotes deep connections alongside cultural understanding
Italian exchange promotes deep connections alongside cultural understanding
November 12, 2025
Students, staff reflect on Charlie Kirk's death
Students, staff reflect on Charlie Kirk’s death
November 5, 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 we forget Jesse Jackson
Why we forget Jesse Jackson
May 1, 2026
The four-step plan to transform North's library
The four-step plan to transform North’s library
October 31, 2025
Seniors Maya Solomon, Shaelyn Shields and junior Kayleigh Shields stand beside candidates' photos during their League of Women Voters event, Saturday, Oct. 4.
My take on the student civic engagement dilemma
October 28, 2025
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
The purpose of the bare-minimum list
October 28, 2025
The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start
The hidden cost of a 9:00 a.m. start
October 16, 2025

The Newtonite

The Newtonite

Column: Movies spice up the curriculum, help students progress

The Newtonite • April 9, 2012
by Connor Vasu Shrek may not seem like the most educational movie, but a few weeks ago, my English teacher showed it to my class to show the opposite of the classic hero’s journey. Unsurprisingly, my class was receptive to the movie, and most of us can agree that the film helped us learn more than we would have learned by taking notes.
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