Author: lyeshitla17
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Reid Christmann on Performing at the Grammy Awards
By Lydia Yeshitla ’17, Arts and Entertainment Editor Last month, Newark Academy’s very own Reid Christmann ‘18 earned the privilege of travelling to Los Angeles to perform at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. Accompanied by 32 other gifted high school students from across the United States, Reid’s contributions to the Grammy Band allowed him to…
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Super Bowl LI Ads: The Winners and Losers
By Lydia Yeshitla ’17, Section Editor Whether you watched the Super Bowl LI to see the Falcons and the Patriots go head-to head-in the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, or because of Lady Gaga’s electrifying performance, the commercials were sure to give all audiences a reason to have their eyes glued on the television screen.…
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The Nasty Women Art Exhibition: Art as a Form of Protest
By Chris Pyo ’17, Staff Writer With a Trump presidency beginning, some people are choosing to accept the results of the election and hoping for the best, while trying to make sense of what has become quite an irrational and nonsensical start to 2017. Others are gearing up for the fight of their lives against…
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An Inside Scoop with Erin Eagle, Fashion Icon and Founder of InTheseJeans
By Lydia Yeshitla, Section Editor As we approach the middle of the school year, it’s easy to feel a bit worn out during the mornings, especially after likely sleeping for only a few hours; times like these call for a little fashion inspiration to make for a smoother morning routine. There’s no better way to receive style tips than by speaking to…
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A Life Lesson from Ed Sheeran
By Magnolia Wang ’19, Staff Writer Finishing up my chemistry homework, I checked the clock. It was 12:14 A.M. I sunk in my chair and continued to work. But then it dawned on me: first, it was my sixteenth birthday; and second, Ed Sheeran’s new songs had just been released. I jumped out of my…
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A Reflection on Middletown
By Gabi Poisson ‘17, Staff Writer On November 3rd, 4th, and 5th, fifteen students led by director, Mr. Scott Jacoby, performed Middletown, a contemporary play by Will Eno, which “explores the universe of a small American town.” The plot of Middletown is difficult to pin down. On a superficial level, it is about two people…
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To Tearful Goodbyes and New Hellos on Netflix
By Lydia Yeshitla, Section Editor As we settle into fall, it is time to say goodbye to some of our favorite Netflix titles. Netflix’s abundance of movies and television series makes it the ideal outlet to relieve stress for us busy Newark Academy students. Not surprisingly, Netflix continues to dominate the market among overworked students. From…
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The Syrian Banksy
By Chris Pyo ’17, Staff Writer As one of, if not the most influential street artists in the world, the UK’s “Banksy” has influenced every part of the world, with his work being considered the quintessential example of what street art is supposed to embody. Controversial, thought-provoking and mysterious to a certain extent, Banksy’s politically and satirically-motivated…
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Bob Dylan Wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
By Madeleine Levinsohn ’19, Staff Writer Bob Dylan, folk rock singer and songwriter, was recently awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature by the Swedish Academy. Dylan was born in 1941 in Duluth Minnesota. His music was most popular in the 1960’s due to his influential songs protesting the war in Vietnam, and his first album,…
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Who Run the World? Girls!
By Magnolia Wang ’19, Staff Writer Getting tired of listening to Justin Bieber complaining about girls? Need a break from your usual Queen B playlist? From blues to bubblegum pop, here are 10 of the newest female singers you’ll find refreshing. Dua Lipa. London singer Dua Lipa’s new single “Blow Your Mind (Mwah)” exudes upbeat…