Author: bgormally11
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Was what happened in Egypt a revolution?
By Varan Satchithanandan ‘12, Staff Writer As many Newark Academy classes have recently been discussing, it is amazing that we, as Newark Academy community members, are able to witness a revolution developing in real time. Television images from Cairo have been providing fascinating footage for the last 18 days or so. With the news of President Mubarak stepping down and…
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The Racial Divide, as perceived at NA
Race is a very sensitive subject, especially in our politically correct world. However, if we’re so focused on equal treatment and not offending anyone, why is there a noticeable racial divide among social groups, even within our own school?
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College Board’s New AP Exams: Certainly Not a Boon for the Sciences
Although the College Board is beginning a revamping of the Advanced Placement program, they should rethink changing all of exams.
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NA’s Educational System: A blueprint for American public schools
By Varan Satchithanandan ’12, Staff Writer Newark Academy is often lauded for its academic rigor. With advanced, honors, AP, and IB courses and exemplary college entry numbers, the Academy is prestigious to say the least. However, NA is among a minority of American schools that fall into this category. The United States has fallen significantly behind in…
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“We the People” are Misled
On the recent Gettysburg trip, sophomores were surrounded by proclamations of how great our nation is and how that greatness started. The many museums we visited paint a picture of a country born and maintained because of a struggle for freedom and equality for all. While this is partly true, the exhibits completely fail to…
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“Uncovering” the Israelis’ Right to Jerusalem
Faraj Faraj gave us all something to think about, but unfortunately nothing to do.
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Students’ Backs Break Under the Weight of Books: Exploring an Alternative
As the availability of eBooks increases nation wide the question of why Newark Academy isn’t using more online textbooks has arisen. What if instead of huge book bags, overflowing with books, students need only to carry an iPad or a Kindle?
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Fox and Cablevision Stand Off in a Nasty Spat
As a protracted contractual dispute between Cablevision and the News Corporation stretches on, millions have missed their favorite Fox programs and no progress has been made. There is an easier way.
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A “Tamed” Spirit Week: When Community Clashes With Competition
While an attempt at calming Spirit Week is made, competition within athletics, arts, and academics remains rampant at NA.
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Freedom of Religion Should Be Guaranteed
There has been much furor over the planned Islamic community center near Ground Zero. However, not all the arguments stand up to reason.