Author: jwang20
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Thoughts and Reflections on Capstone
By Joyce Wang ’20, Middle School Editor As the school year comes to an end, middle school embarks on three separate Capstone trips. Capstone has been a popular way for middle school students to end their year and I was curious to understand why that is. Having come to Newark Academy in the 9th grade,…
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It’s Kris Jenner’s World, You’re Just Living In It
By Gianna Porcek ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Writer How does a crazy, dramatic, and somewhat “low-talent” family become one of the most-discussed groups of people in the media for over a decade? The answer: A killer marketing strategy orchestrated by the one and only Kris Kardashian/Jenner: mother of six, manager of her daughters, producer, author,…
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The Golden Trends
By Kate Fishbone ‘22, Arts and Entertainment Writer Here are the most popular looks of the night. Laura Harrier, actress from best drama motion picture nominee BlacKkKlansman, stunned everyone in her Louis Vuitton dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Her black and silver shimmery dress paired perfectly with a slicked back ponytail and fancy Bulgari jewelry…
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Copyright Infringement: Is it a Worthwhile Investment?
By Joyce Wang ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editor This past December, hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar and R&B singer SZA finally settled the year- long Black Panther case that entailed copyright infringement claims regarding their “All the Stars” music video. Both the film and music video explore the philosophy of Afrofuturism –– combining African and…
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How Clueless Do You Have to Be to Make a Clueless Remake?
By Asha Varma ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Writer When you can’t find a good movie to watch on Netflix during a movie night or a slumber party, many people have no problem watching the movie Clueless, even if it may be for the tenth time. Clueless, the classic 1990s rom-com, revolved around the life of…
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Loving a Character That Doesn’t Develop: The Mastery of “Girl from Nowhere”
By Kianni Keys ‘19, Arts and Entertainment Writer Show: Girl from Nowhere Where to Watch: Netflix What makes a great television character? Usually, the first answer would be “development”. Even if you didn’t think the exact word, a character ‘growing’ or ‘learning more about themselves’ would do just as well. I used to think…
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5 Best Places for Fall Eats Close to Home
By Gianna Porcek ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Writer As fall is coming to a close, there are still a few of us left who aren’t already listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies, and wishing for the cold weather to come full force. Some of us are trying to savor the views of the fall…
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NA’s Pop-Up Book Club for Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere
By Joyce Wang ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editor Does anyone have time for leisure reading nowadays? Overwhelmed with school work, sports commitments, and after-school activities, it’s hard to find the motivation to sit down and enjoy a book outside of the classroom. Courtesy of Ms. Mahoney, an impromptu book club this past October saw both…
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Can Celebrity Endorsements Affect Voter Turnouts?
By Joyce Wang ’20, Arts and Entertainment Editor In the past weeks, a wave of celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Chance the Rapper and John Legend broke political silence by posting about the upcoming midterm election of President Trump’s first presidential term. Briefing their millions of followers on their social media platforms such as…
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Artists and Feminism
By Trisha Bala ’22, Arts and Entertainment Writer In our society today, one thing that unites all women from around the world is the fight for feminism. No matter the age, race, or gender, women everywhere are actively fighting for equal rights and equal treatment. A lot of young girls feel empowered to fight for…