Author: azhang18
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On Columbus Day
by Spencer Glassman ’19, Staff Writer Christopher Columbus has long been a revered figure in American history. He prompted a new era of cultural and technological exchange between Europe and the Americas, which led to the formation of the great nation we reside in today. Spain, Italy, and many countries throughout the Americas have celebrated…
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Looking Back on NJ’s Gubernatorial Election
by Alex Chen ’20, Staff Writer The political climate of our great nation has been filled with the polarization and radicalization of two domineering political parties: Republicans and Democrats. Whether you are right wing or left wing, authoritarian or libertarian, you cannot deny the fact that the notion of a “United States” is being tested…
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#MeToo
by Alena Zhang ’18, Commentary Editor Bill Cosby. Roger Ailes. Bill O’Reilly. Donald Trump. R. Kelly. Jimmy Savile. Woody Allen. Harvey Weinstein. Hundreds of women have come forward to tell their stories. However, for every celebrity, politician, or businessman who is accused of sexual harassment, there is the everyday person whose actions are not visible…
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Turmoil and Transformation: Impeaching South Korea’s Park Geun-Hye
By Alena Zhang ’18, News Editor “Kim Jong Un” may be a well-known Korean name, but fewer have heard of Park Geun-hye. In 2013, she was voted into office as South Korea’s first female leader, with a 51.6 percent approval rating. Two years later, that figure fell to 30 percent. By the end of 2016,…
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Romania Fights Back: Protesting Grindeanu
By Carolyn Schachtel ’18, Staff Writer Following NA’s own Protest Day, it is important to reflect on the significance of protesting in communities around the world. Through protest, individuals have the opportunity to defend their beliefs, ignite change, and encourage others to speak up against injustice. In recent news, the people of Romania have taken…
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The Dream Team: Mock Trial’s Road to Success
By David You ‘19, Staff Writer As of 2017, Newark Academy’s Mock Trial team has been the Essex County Mock Trial Champion for seven years straight. Recently, Mock Trial has seen continued success under the direction of Mr. Hawk as well as lead attorneys Will Hayward ‘18 and Amanda Cohen ‘18. Most importantly, it would…
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“Un Minuto” with Paquito D’Rivera
By Alena Zhang ’18, News Editor The sixty-degree weather on February 8th certainly forecasted a warm and spirited welcome to this year’s third Global Speaker. Spanish teacher Mr. Romay (also known as Profé) welcomed clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer Paquito D’Rivera to the NA stage with musical performances as well as a Q-and-A session. In the…
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Facebook Live: The Torture of a Chicago Teen
By Spencer Wang ‘19, Staff Writer On April 6, 2016, Mark Zuckerberg posted an announcement celebrating a new function on the Facebook platform: Facebook Live. This new release on both the Facebook website and app allows for live videos to be taken and broadcasted to followers. Zuckerberg compared it to “having a TV camera in…
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Read, Recite, Redefine: Poetry Out Loud
By Alena Zhang ’18, News Editor Every winter, hundreds of young adults across the country participate in a competition called Poetry Out Loud. Starting their freshman year, NA students spend about a week memorizing a poem in order to recite in front of their English classes. From there, one student from each class advances to…
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Afghanistan: America’s Cash Chasm
By Zachary Burd ‘19, Staff Writer In 2007, a $335 million power plant was built by the United States for use by the Afghan military. It is abandoned now, gradually collecting dust. American taxpayers have also funded a $150 million residential complex in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. It houses only ten Department of Defense employees. In…