By Ethan Savel ’14, Staff Writer   [youtube w918Eh3fij0 Official Argo Trailer]   It’s 1979 and the Iranian Revolution is reaching a crucial apex.  Outside the United States Embassy in the heart of Iran, a group of anti-American protestors, mainly students, have gathered.  They have done this numerous times; however this day, November 4th, is…

By Lauren Whelan ’14, Staff Writer Year after year, the Newark Academy Arts Department has stunned the community with memorable dance concerts, musicals, drama productions, and more.  As a community, we are consistently awestruck by the professionalism and talent brought to the stage by the student body and faculty alike. However, few of us have…

By Abby Whelan ’13, Staff Writer Some may say that the best approach we can take to the new school year is to make time to stop and organize our thoughts. What are our goals, our opinions, and how do we put our thoughts into action? Rachel Schragis, the artist and creator of the current…

By Jeffrey Frankel ’13, Arts & Entertainment Editor Art history is not simply about looking at a work and discussing how it makes you feel; the course isn’t called AP Art “Appreciation” for a reason, a reason which Ms. Galvin explained the first day of class. This is, after all, a history course, which means…

By Natalie Swanson ’13, Arts & Entertainment Editor The new movie, Moonrise Kingdom, is packed with big-name Hollywood actors, including Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, and Tilda Swinton. Among these talented actors is Newark Academy’s very own seventh grader, Jared Gilman. Gilman traveled to New York City to audition for the part…

By Harry McCarthy ’13, Music Columnist Many things have changed in the world of James Mercer since the last time we met with his talents on The Shins’ previous album, Wincing The Night Away.  Although the man himself might be different, the music remains the same in the best way possible.  Port of Morrow, The Shins’ fourth studio…

By Ahlia Bethea ’13, Fashion Columnist For most, if not all, Newark Academy students, schoolwork comes first, meaning that all social activities come second. With AP and IB exams in our midst, it’s no surprise that the added pressure of prom is causing some students to feel extremely overwhelmed. However, even with all the stress…

By Lauren Whelan ’14, Staff Writer Year after year, the dance concerts serve as one of the most anticipated arts events, in both the fall and the spring. The Newark Academy dance program has developed largely under the wings of Ms. Luxenberg, the beloved dance teacher. Ms. Lux has introduced IB Dance to our school…

By Jeffrey Frankel ’13, Arts & Entertainment Editor As AP and IB exams continue and the Newark Academy community says “good-bye” to the class of 2012, buzz about senior projects reverberates through the administration hallway. The graduating seniors have all handed in their proposals for projects, which can last up to four weeks in duration and…

By Abby Whelan ’14, Staff Writer As school begins to wind down, we are all looking forward to this summer. In the upcoming months, whether you are interested in music, visual arts, or the theater, there are tons of great events in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. Here are some you may want to check out!…