The Minuteman

The Official Newark Academy Newspaper

Author: ainampudi21

  • When Does Free Speech Go Too Far?

    by Annika Inampudi ’21, Commentary Editor Image courtesy of thebakerorange.com The biggest stereotype of Americans is that we’re expressive. We’re used to saying what we want, without any repercussions. From our snide remarks about our DMVs to our powerful critiques of American institutions, Americans are no stranger to the concept of free speech. It’s often…

  • The Significance of Kamala Harris as Vice President

    The Significance of Kamala Harris as Vice President

    By Anika Lippke ‘24, Commentary Writer Former Senator and Vice President-elect Kamala Devi Harris has made history time and time again. Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris was the first Indian and second African American woman ever elected to the United States Senate. With the election of Joe Biden and Kamala…

  • Is Starting A Company At 15 Worth The Hype?

    By Annika Inampudi ’21, Commentary Editor Image courtesy of: https://numberworksnwords.com Extracurriculars: they seem to be the bane of the high school student’s existence. I mean, outwardly, it feels counterintuitive that students would stay at school after their classes are over, but Newark Academy after 2:30 is filled with hundreds of students getting ready for sports…