Author: odai26@newarka.edu
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The Final Stretch: Spring Break Has Come and Gone
By Celina Chen ’28, Humor Writer Half-dead zombies stumble through the halls of Newark Academy, feet dragging along the tiles, shoulders stooped over from the weight of their backpacks. From a distance, the students looked like a battered horde of zombies, but with one crucial difference: they were craving more time off, not human brains.…
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Justin Trudeau Steps Down as Canada’s Prime Minister
Claire Wong ’25, News Section Editor Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation. (Image courtesy of the New York Times) On January 6, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an unexpected announcement: he will step down as both the leader of Canada and the head of Canada’s Liberal Party—a decision that marks the end of a…
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NA Theatre: The Process By Which Productions Are Selected
Peyton Fisher ’27, News Staff Writer Cast and Crew of Midsummer/Jersey. (Image courtesy of Mr. Worrell) The school’s musical this last winter was “Urinetown,” a satirical comedy mocking the legal system, capitalism, and more. Last fall’s play was Midsummer/Jersey, which puts a Jersey Shore spin on Shakespeare’s renowned comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” But how…
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California Wildfires: The Climate Crisis Ahead
Hildana Gezahegn ’27, News Staff Writer A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, Los Angeles (Image Courtesy of NBC) NBC reported in late January that the Santa Ana winds have died down across the Los Angeles area, which has helped firefighters bring around 40,000 acres of wildfires under control. The fires have killed…
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The 2025 NBA All-Star Game: Everything You Need to Know About the Reimagined Event
Gina Schreier ’26, Sports Staff Writer Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard faces off against Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. (Photo courtesy of Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The NBA’s annual All-Star Weekend entails three exciting events for basketball fans, or, at least it has in the past. Last…
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Does Firing a Head Coach After a Short Tenure Lead to Success?
By Duncan Cheng ’25, Sports Editor New England Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo. (Photo courtesy of the Guardian) From Jerod Mayo of the NFL’s New England Patriots to Mike Brown of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, sports leagues around the country have experienced an unprecedented surge of head coaches being fired after extremely short tenures. Historically,…
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The Growing Impact of College Football Playoffs on Economies and University Branding
Nicole Pevzner ’28, Sports Writer 2025 College Football Playoff Bracket. (Photo courtesy of NCAA) Decked out in your favorite college merch, you chant and cheer as your team scores a touchdown. The crowd roars with excitement, shaking the bleachers as the marching band belts out the fight song. The scent of stadium popcorn drifts through…
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How BookTok is Redefining Reading for Gen Z
Trishna Inampudi ’28, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer #BookTok stands have been surfacing in bookstores across the nation in an attempt to appeal to new readers. (Image courtesy of Julia Goulet) Lately it seems like the term “BookTok” has been popping up everywhere. From TikTok to Twitter to YouTube — whether it be the content…
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MISSING: School Spirit
By Noah Gezahegn ’25, Guest Writer Spirit Week’s Tug-of-War Competition. (Photo courtesy of Newark Academy) Were philosopher Friedrich Nietzche to stroll through the halls of Newark Academy today, he would proclaim, “School spirit is dead, and we have killed it.” There is a noticeable absence of school spirit at NA; many people, including myself, feel…
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Family Vlogging Content and its Links to Child Exploitation
Trishna Inampudi ’28, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Thumbnail from the channel “Not Enough Nelsons” titled“We got into a CAR accident…” In the vast sea of social media, we come across many different types of content. In a quick ten minute scroll through your TikTok For You Page, you can stumble upon both a heated…