Author: lsiegel23@newarka.edu
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COP27: A Solution for Climate Change
By Aadit Shrivastava ‘26, News Staff Writer The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is essentially the international body of climate change. Their most recent conference was COP27 (27th Conference of the Parties), which happened from November 6-20 in Egypt. COP conferences are used to hold nations accountable when completing their sustainability goals.…
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The New Twitter
Eddie Ho ‘25, News Staff Writer Image Courtesy of Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Twitter is one of the largest social media platforms in the world. Many look to it for news or entertainment. Every tweet and comment helps people form opinions and over time, can shape the way they think. With Musk’s acquisition, regulation…
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All Fame Comes with a Price
By Emma Siegel ‘26, Commentary Writer Image Courtesy of Lawandcrime.com Many may know Todd and Julie Chrisley from the popular reality TV series “Chrisley Knows Best”, which features a quaint, wealthy Southern family in their day-to-day lives. However, they are now known as the couple that was sentenced for tax evasion. According to People Magazine,…
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The Faceless Enemy
By Sophie Hu ‘26, Commentary Writer Anonymous enemy pilot in the midst of battle with Maverick (Paramount Pictures) The enemy’s fate is sealed with a beep and a push. After weeks of training at the elite school for America’s best fighter pilots, Top Gun, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell locks onto the swerving enemy plane in front…
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Cost of University: US vs. Spain
By Mia Heinold 24’, Commentary Writer With the second half of the spring semester starting off strong, it’s almost impossible to believe that so much of the year has already passed. To me, the most noteworthy: the Spaniards’ arrival and departure. When we were saying our final goodbyes in mid-September, I couldn’t believe how much…
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The COVID-19 Lockdown: Cause of This Year’s ‘Tripledemic’
Jadyn Soares ‘25, Commentary Staff Writer Image Courtesy of Pharmacy Practice News COVID-19 is still very present nationwide, but as we have returned to our daily lives where wearing a mask once again feels foreign, it is extremely easy to forget about the prevalence of the virus. Only about five percent of the eligible American…
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Should AI-Generated Art Be Considered ‘True Art’?
By Olivia Dai ’26, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Théâtre D’opéra Spatial, A.I. generated image courtesy of Jason Allen Jason Allen, a video game designer, spent over 80 hours creating art pieces for the 2022 Colorado State Fair. He was eventually awarded the first prize ribbon and a $300 cash prize. However, he did not…
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The Revival of Old Fashion Trends and How They are Damaging to Body Image
By Lilly Kanter ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Davide Sorrenti, photographer, Courtesy of Vogue A frequent occurrence in the fashion industry is the resurgence of older trends. A prime example of this is 90’s fashion, which has resurfaced in recent years. Fashion trends such as baggier clothing and slip dresses have become increasingly popular…
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Get Excited About Girls’ Basketball
By: Rahul Arora ‘23, Sports Writer Dagny Slomack ‘24, Source: NA Athletics It’s that time of year again: basketball season is beginning at NA. After making it to the state finals last year, the Newark Academy Girls Basketball Team, led by Captain Zoe Hermans ‘23, hopes to attain a repeat and eventual victory this year.…
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Fighting for a Better Future
Isaac Stein ‘25, Sports Writer A Newark Academy wrestler winning a match On February 5, 2022, the Newark Academy wrestling team defeated the Newark Collegiate team by a score of 36-18. However, the victory was only their third win, finishing the Minutemen’s season with a 3-6 record. In wrestling, there are individual fights for each…