Author: aemerson16
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End the Gun Epidemic in American Schools
Even in the wake of the third anniversary of the infamous Sandy Hook shooting, the issue of gun control is contentious as ever. Though the issue remains one of the most prominent political debates in American politics today, one fact can be agreed upon: gun violence endangers American lives. It is the responsibility of American…
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Feature Set: The Kaltenbacher Hall
By Anna Hope Emerson’16, Feature Editor For this set, the feature section chose an unusual and mystical topic: the Kaltenbacher Hall. Feel free to explore our buzzfeeds and articles exploring a wide variety of topics, from the architecture and design to an interview with Mr. Kaltencbacher himself! “We needed a multipurpose space”, said Ms. Grider, the…
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The Benefits of Breaking Out
By Sanya Bery ’17, Staff Writer The Kaltenbacher is the Narnia of Newark Academy. No one really knows what goes on there – but those who go through those doors come out quite a while later. Word on the street is that the few brave souls to venture in have been quite amazed at their discoveries. One…
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A Glimpse at NA’s Religious Diversity
By Sanya Bery ’17, Staff Writer For those who attend Newark Academy, and live in America, it’s probably drilled in their heads that they belong to a diverse culture, with many different and unique opinions. How does diversity of culture play a role in our lives as students and faculty of Newark Academy? Below are a sample…
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Newark Academy: A Safe Space for All
By Anna Hope Emerson’16, Feature Editor Recently, you may have noticed an eye-catching rainbow rectangle on many of the doors around the Newark Academy campus. These colorful stickers are a result of the work of Newark Academy’s Gay Straight Alliance club. Part of a larger movement by the GLSEN, or Gay and Lesbian Student Education…
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Unexpected Extracurriculars: Hidden Talents at NA
By Claudia Hyman’16, Staff Writer Sometimes the prospect of doing extra curricular activities with our busy Newark Academy schedules is daunting or seemingly impossible- but these four Newark Academy students prove otherwise. In our tight knit community, you might think you know all there is to know about your peers, but the diversity of talent exemplified…
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The Positive in the Polarizing
By Jordan Zucker’16, Staff Writer At Newark Academy, if you aren’t talking about what courses you’ll be taking in five years, it is more than likely that you will move on to the dreaded topic of politics. The strong political views of our students and faculty range all the way from “Bleeding Heart” liberals to…
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Technology and NA
By Siddarth Tumu’18 When you walk into a classroom at Newark Academy, you will notice many attentive students listening to their engaging teacher. Most of these students will be taking notes on their laptop devices. Technology is a big part of Newark Academy and in part makes NA what it is. It is a doorway…
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Middle School Stereotypes
By Rebecca Zimmerman’17 Recently a series of morning meeting presentations explored the concept of “diversity within” at Newark Academy. The question one asks is: Are there stereotypes in students’ minds, regardless of the statistical diversity? A recent survey conducted by the Middle School Newspaper asks Newark Academy Students to describe the average NA middle school student by…
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Winter Fest: A Blast for The Middle School!
By Christopher Pan’18 As students walked in the Kirby Gym and saw the action packed floor, they knew it was going to be an exciting night. You can’t blame them. When the whole Middle School is there and there are an infinite number of activities to do, it’s hard to not try and jump in…