Author: mwang21
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How the Weeknd’s Gruesome Persona Addresses the Toxicity in Hollywood
By Izzy Becker ‘24, Feature Writer You may know him as the celebrity who posted a botched selfie on Instagram, or the singer who created a creepy persona by arriving at events wrapped in bandages and bloody eye makeup, but Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd aims for much more than just eccentric internet appearances. Born in…
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Social Media & The Democratization of Personal Finance
By Michaela Wang ‘21, Feature Editor How to budget or open an investment account are rarely taught at high school. Gen Z and Millennials are flocking to unlikely sources of financial education. Everyone, at some point in their lives, must become versed in the language of finance––whether our parents teach us how to fill out…
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Bankrupt Big Box Stores
By Lily Sternlieb ‘24, Feature Writer For me, there’s nothing more nostalgic than malls: the candy dispensers in the corner with discoloured gumballs, the semi-functional coin-operated kids’ rides, and, most of all, the retail stores. While any of us associate these places to countless childhood memories and emotions, most recently brick and mortar stores have…
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The Rise and Rise of AOC
by Michaela Wang ’21, Feature Section Editor The youngest woman ever to serve in US Congress, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has been deemed the poster child of a new political generation. Her 53-word political musings are retweeted and lauded by activists of the NA Community. But while many recognize her for grilling big bank tech CEOs…
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Costumes of Chaos
by Juliet Bu ’23 On January 6, 2021, rioters stormed into the capitol building, armed with weapons and destructive mindsets, and dressed in loud, conspicuous costumes. Their choice of wardrobe consisted of everything from star-spangled superhero outfits to a variety of flags (pictured above). Examining the rioters’ attire provides us an important perspective, because the…
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Young Voters in 2020
By Lily Sternlieb ’24, Staff Writer Chart Comparing 2018-2020 Young Voters Activism from Tufts University November 3rd has passed, the season of debates and campaign commercials have ended, and the election is finally over. Although America has elected a new President to lead in the White House, the true winners of the election, putting aside…
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Projected Faces, Learning Fatigue, and Pandemic Fear: Remote Learners Brace for Struggles
by Michaela Wang ’21, Feature Section Editor From November 2-3, the Newark Academy community revisited a part of our past we hoped would end last spring: the “join without video” moments, the pajamas waist-down, the chicken nuggets in Enviro class, and the extra hours of the day to take care of ourselves. But a minority…
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When data gets it wrong: How and why the US Census disproportionately miscounts BIPOC groups
By Michaela Wang ‘21, Feature Section Editor We often hear the phrase, “listen to science.” Society views science as objective truth, unable to be tampered with, the magnum opus supporting all arguments. But while we rely on numbers for a sense of validity and security, these figures are often skewed; the choice of what data…
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What the Coronavirus has Exposed about Human’s Relationship with Nature
By Kylie Bill ‘21 Feature Writer “We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may never need to go there. I may never in my life get to Alaska, for example, but I am grateful that it’s there. We need the possibility of escape…
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Healthy Habits to Practice During Quarantine
by Michael Pyo ’22, Feature Writer During this unprecedented time, our daily lives have been affected by the everyday struggle known as quarantine. Many family members and friends in the NA community are healthcare workers, creating worry in our hearts. Whether you are on week 1, 3, or 5 of quarantine, processing reality never becomes…