Author: kdamodaran17
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Diving into Difficult Discussions: Diversity at NA
By Kiran Damodaran ’17 and Rakhi Kundra ’17, Editors-in-Chief Newark Academy prides itself on harnessing a diverse environment, and on the surface, our community radiates diversity of background and thought. From hosting up to four Global Speakers representing different areas of study and ideologies every year, to housing student-led clubs such as Young Republicans, Young…
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An Ode to Our Teachers
By Kiran Damodaran ’17, Editor-in-Chief As I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the outfit my mom bought and picked out for me, my sister gave me one piece of advice for my first day at Newark Academy: “Your teachers will be your best friends. If you get lost or need help, ask them.”…
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Fidel’s Final Footsteps: Hope for the Future?
By Kiran Damodaran ’17 and Rakhi Kundra ’17, Editors-in-Chief On November 25, 2016, Fidel Castro, known to many as the anti-democratic pillar of the Western Hemisphere, passed away in Cuba. Castro, considered by many to be a leftist dictator, led Cuba for 47 years officially as both President and Prime Minister, the longest period of…
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Make America Unified Again: The Trump Transition
By Anthony Giachin ’17, Guest Writer America has spoken. After what has been a strenuous and exhausting year and a half of campaigning for not only the candidates, but for the nation as a whole, a decision has been made. The United States of America has elected Donald J. Trump as our new President. Despite…
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The 2016 Rio Olympic Games: Returning For More
By Sam Keller ’19, Staff Writer How does one define Olympic success? In the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, highlights ranged from a leading total of 121 medals won by the United States to the achievement of 27 new world records. Despite these newsworthy achievements, what we will most remember from these captivating games are the…
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Riding Solo: Hope’s Childish Comments Spark Suspension
By Nathaniel Charendoff ’17, Section Editor Hope Solo has become more of a household name as of late. The 35-year-old United States Women’s National Team star goalkeeper has been involved in an array of controversial incidents over the past couple years, culminating in her most recent 6-month suspension that will keep her from representing the…
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The Legacy of a Legend: Arky Crook’s Impact on Girls’ Tennis
By Nicholas Cicalese ’18, Staff Writer The Newark Academy girls’ tennis program has a history almost as storied as the school itself. Its dominance has been especially evident in recent years, as the team has won over 75% of its matches en route to winning a bevy of prep, conference, and state championships. While many star…
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Ryan “Lochted” Up?: The Consequences of the Swimmer’s Actions
By Young Se Choi ’18, Staff Writer When it comes to sporting events, nothing compares to the spotlight that the Olympics offers athletes. With approximately 10,500 athletes participating in this year’s games and millions of viewers each day, the 2016 Rio Olympics was a global spectacle. Whether you were cheering for the star-studded USA basketball…
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13 Songs to Listen to While You (Attempt to) Study
By Ellie Pitkowsky ’18, Section Editor Saying that going back to school is difficult would be a wild understatement. However, the only thing more difficult than going back to school is getting used to doing homework again. After a long day of hard classes and sports, looking at the Canvas calendar makes even the most…
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The Drama of Natural Beauty
By Zoe Ades ’18, Staff Writer Makeup has become the one consistent aspect of red carpet events. No one knows what the next fashion trend will be, or who will stand out, but makeup will always be in attendance. Makeup has been worn at every award ceremony in recent history until two powerful women decided…