Author: eswope22
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Advice to my Freshman Self
By Emily Swope ‘22, Editor-in-Chief When I look back at my experience at NA, one of the moments I still distinctly remember is my first day of school. As I drove to school with my older brother on that early September morning, he asked me, “Are you nervous?” I was a new ninth grader, so…
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Stress About Relaxation: What Happened to Summer?
Emily Swope ‘22, Editor-in-Chief As I sat down in the NA courtyard on the first day of school to eat lunch with my friends, we all agreed: it felt like we never left. After almost three months away from the traditional academic schedule and course load, students should feel refreshed and recharged for the new…
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This is Not Normal: Profe’s Perspective on Interrupting his Curriculum to Discuss Political Unrest
By Emily Swope ‘22, Feature Editor It has become almost clichéd to say that right now, we are living through “unprecedented times.” However, when there is an attempted coup, acts of domestic terrorism, and insurrection at our nation’s Capitol amidst a global pandemic, it is fair to say that we are in uncharted territory. How…
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New Year, Same System
By Rebecca Shan ‘23, Feature Writer We entered the new year with hopes for normalcy and unity; however, immediately in the first week of 2021, we were confronted with the Capitol Hill pro-Trump riots. These riots demonstrated years of partisanship and disinformation, ultimately causing the radical right to erupt into violence. On January 6th, 2021,…
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Social Media May be Fueling Your Election Stress
By: Rebecca Shan ’23, Feature Writer For many Americans, experiencing election week was like being sucked into a vortex of anxiety. All of the news channels constantly broadcast election-related content, friends incessantly discussed incoming results, and emotions were generally heightened. Searching for information and connection, we sought to experience this historical moment as a community.…
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RBG: Her Life, Her Death, and What it Means for Our Democracy
By: Emily Swope ’22, Feature Editor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazer for women’s rights and human rights. As the second woman and first Jewish woman appointed as a justice, RBG faced adversity and discrimination. She nevertheless persevered and advocated. Throughout her career, RBG fought for gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and equality…
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NA Students Take Charge Leading BLM Initiatives
By Emily Swope ’22, Feature Editor In the wake of the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, the momentum of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement erupted in the form of protests, rallies, vigils, teach-ins, and other events across the country. These efforts extended to the Newark Academy community. In addition to…