By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor Last year’s Academy Awards screamed “progressive.” 12 Years a Slave won three awards (including the most coveted award of the night: Best Picture), three people of color were nominated in the acting categories (with one win from Lupita Nyong’o), three Best Picture nominees featured a female lead, two women…

By Tyler Friedman ’17, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer   With all of the stress of schoolwork and everyday activities, it can be hard to find time to look for new music. However, with the Grammys occurring so recently and the usual workload dying down as we approach Spring Break, I have found myself becoming more…

By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor   Though 2014 hasn’t been the best year for the movie business (this year held the least profitable summer blockbuster season in years), it was still full of outstanding movies that will likely become classics in the years to come. Here is a showcase of three of…

By Tyler Friedman ’15, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer After 2013 resulted in albums such as Modern Vampires of the City, AM, and Reflektor, 2014 had a tough act to follow. Although last year wasn’t quite as musically exciting as the previous year, there were still some outstanding releases. Here are a few of my favorites:…

By Oluwadamilola Oshewa ’16, Staff Writer Despite having very busy Newark Academy schedules, many students make sure to find the time to watch a few of their favorite television shows every week. Nowadays, there is such a large and varied selection of television shows to choose from that it seems there is something for everyone. In…

By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor   Combining horror, dark comedy, drama, and stellar acting, American Horror Story has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular shows on television. With each of its four seasons, the series has become more and more mainstream; the show has become a ratings powerhouse, which has…

By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor   This fall’s TV schedule is filled to the brim with exciting new shows for viewers. From political dramas to comedies to superhero stories, there’s something new for people with various interests. Here is a rundown of some of this season’s most buzzworthy shows that you should be checking…

By Katy Kim ’18, Staff Writer After a summer of watermelon and pool-side picnics, we reach the bottom of the “pie” that is the sweet fall season. One of fall’s classic activities is curling up in a warm nook, clutching a steaming mug of spiced chai or apple cider and reading a beloved book — which…

By Oluwadamilola Oshewa ’16, Staff Writer As the hustle and bustle of the new academic school year takes over the lives of Newark Academy students, some theatric students have been hard at work since September preparing for the fall drama. This year, students will be performing in The Government Inspector based on a Russian play by…