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THE NEWSTONIAN
School Newspaper

Community Perspectives
SNA's diverse community has lots of valuable insight to share. Get a taste of our community's many different perspectives here.


Teacher Spotlight: Getting to Know Ms. Hill
Last year, SNA welcomed a new 3rd/4th grade teacher, Ms. Narissa Hill, to the teaching staff, and she has quickly become a valued member of the school community. She graduated from the University of Scranton in 2024 where she earned a degree in Early and Primary Education. Ms. Hill is originally from New Hampshire, and she already had a connection to SNA because she attended Camp Lovewell when she was younger. Before joining SNA, Ms. Hill worked briefly at a preschool in Ho

Vivian Madigan '28
Mar 312 min read


There and Back Again: A Motoring Tour of Scotland
Did you know that Scotland has a smaller population than the state of Massachusetts? In fact, if you subtracted the population of this Northern European nation from the population of Massachusetts, you would end up with an entire New Hampshire’s worth of people remaining. And yet, despite its remoteness and wee size, Scotland has managed to distinguish itself on the world stage with a greater cultural impact than many larger nations. I invite you to follow in the footsteps of

Angus McGranahan '26
Mar 313 min read


The Biggest Celebration of the Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is usually celebrated in January or February. This year’s celebration took place on February 17th. Chinese New Year is a big deal for Chinese people as it kicks off a fresh start to the new year and hopes for good luck and wealth. It was first celebrated over 3,000 years ago, during the Shang Dynasty in China, known as the Spring Festival during that period. There is a zodiac calendar that cycles through 12 different animals: Th

Brandon Lim '30
Feb 202 min read


More Than the Game: Why Bad Bunny’s Half Time Show Mattered
This year's Super Bowl LX wasn’t just about football; it was about culture, identity, and connection.

Vivian Madigan '28
Feb 203 min read


Stranger Things Final Season Review: Worth the Wait?
Did the hit Netflix series live up to its reputation in its fifth and final season? Read on to find out what this reviewer thought!

Vivian Madigan '28
Jan 302 min read


The Heart of Islam
Last November, during Thanksgiving break, my family and I got the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the cities of Mecca and Medina.

Farah Kasmia '30
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Tributes to Ali Pearson
“From the moment I met her, she made me feel included and cared for."

Community Submissions
Nov 25, 20255 min read


Editorial: SNA’s American Experiences
We Are America is a national storytelling project where high school students write personal narratives about what it means to be an American.

Summer Kasmia '30
Oct 31, 20251 min read
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