Author: mpoddar15
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Editorial: One Foot Out the Door, A Tribute to Our Teachers
By Megha Poddar ’15, Editor-In-Chief More than once or twice have I spoken to my fellow peers, when at some point the word “prison” has come forward to describe Newark Academy. I have heard this word spoken repeatedly over the course of my seven-year journey in these hallowed halls, mostly in a light-hearted, joking tone,…
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Editorial: The Right Side of History
By Megha Poddar ’15 and Soven Bery ’15, Editors-In-Chief Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Akai Gurley, Tamir E. Rice, Tanesha Anderson, Darrien Hunt, John Crawford, Omar Abrego, Ezell Ford, Jordan Davis, Amadou Diallo, Oscar Grant, Kimani Gray, Sean Bell, Timothy Russell, Jonathan Ervin Jefferson, Renisha McBride, Patrick Dorismond, Ousmane Zongo, Timothy Stansbury Jr., Orlando…
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Editorial: Are we Really Moving Forward?
By Soven Bery ’15 and Megha Poddar ’15, Editors-In-Chief As seniors, both of us have been at this school for a very long time– one since sixth grade and the other since eighth grade. When reflecting on that period of time, we both agree that we have witnessed, sometimes even taken part in, changes that…
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The Real Reason I’m Late
By Erin Mooney ’16, Humor Editor After an unusual spike in tardiness at Newark Academy, The Minuteman decided to do a feature on late arrivals at Newark Academy. While Ms. Duszak has said she enjoys reading the clever excuses, she has found that recently, far too many people have reported “dragons.” Even more confusing, one…
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The Nine Types of Seniors
By a junior who has never been a senior (Lila Rimalovski ’15, Humor Editor) As we tearfully say goodbye to the senior class, the previous Humor Editors have asked me to summarize their legacy at #theacademy. Thus, as un-sarcastically as possible, I am honored to commemorate the Class of 2014 and highlight the amazing work…
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A “Professional” High School Orchestra
By Kevin Mittal ’15, Editor In January and late April of this year the musicians of the Upper School Orchestra presented sophisticated performances for the whole school. What most of the students watching probably did not know, however, was that the group included players from outside Newark Academy. There were “about three professionals there,” according…
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Feminine Fashion: Prom Dress Trends for this Spring
By Samantha Sidi ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor Newark Academy students are constantly stressed, but shopping for a prom dress should not contribute to it. There are so many styles and trends this season that everyone should try, and with these tips anyone can stand out. The diverse trends this season can influence the shopping…
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Pay for Play?
By Ben Goodman ’16, Sports Editor Almost 150 million Americans tuned in to this year’s NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I Men’s Basketball Championship that churned out $10 billion of revenue, which was distributed to athletic conferences, to specific schools, and then to athletic directors and coaches. Everyone joined in on the lucrative fun……
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The “Golden Age” of Television: A Change in the Viewing Experience
By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor Around the world, the term “Golden Age” is thrown around to describe the current television era. Shows like Breaking Bad, Scandal, Mad Men, Game of Thrones, and The Walking Dead have set an elevated standard for Drama series, while shows like Modern Family, Veep, and Parks and…