Author: odai26@newarka.edu
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Your Average Monday Morning at NA
By Caspar von Hollen ‘26, Humor Editor The bell ringing to signal the beginning of the day felt jarring like an old school bell like above might. (Photo courtesy of Creative Fabrica) It’s Monday morning. I’m walking into school, delirious from the five hours of sleep I awoke from not one hour ago. As I…
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Physical Books vs E-books: The Ultimate Face Off
By Chloe Zhou ’28, Humor Writer As the world becomes more and more digital and people are looking forward to the day ChatGPT takes over, one final debate remains: Are e-books or physical books superior? Fifty years from now, people won’t even know what having full control over themselves is. Their brains will all have…
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This Year’s Best Halloween Costumes Unveiled…
By Celina Chen ‘28, Humor Writer Movie villains filled the Newark Academy hallways. Monsters sat at desks, dutifully taking notes of their lectures. No, this was not some parallel universe where normalcy had been replaced by supernatural beings—it was just Halloween, the one magical night where the only limit was your imagination… and, of course,…
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Bringing NYC and NJ Sustainability to NA
Aami Dahiya ’26, News Staff Writer Tree-planting as part of the PlaNYC initiative (Image courtesy of City Life Organization) As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, communities throughout New York City and New Jersey have introduced new initiatives to create healthier, more sustainable spaces. These efforts, which aim to reduce pollution and improve urban…
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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns, Raising Mixed Reactions
Claire Wong ’25, News Section Editor Tyra Banks, alongside other Victoria Secret ‘Angels,’ celebrating the end of this year’s VS fashion show (Image courtesy of People.com) After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show made its highly anticipated return on October 15, 2024. Since 1995, the lingerie brand’s annual show has been a cultural…
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Homelessness in America and How NA Can Do Our Part
Peyton Fisher ’27, News Staff Writer An encampment in Newark (Image Courtesy of The Healthcare Foundation of NJ) Community service is an integral factor in supporting local populations in need. Homeless communities are some of the populations that would especially benefit from volunteering. Homelessness in America has seen drastic increases ever since the pandemic.…
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Socioeconomic and Racial Barriers in the Education System
Hildana Gezahegn ’27, News Staff Writer Peer Tutoring Program at Dalton High School (Image Courtesy of Dalton100.org) Education significantly influences a student’s growth, communication skills, and career prospects which can be seen from research in the World Vision Canada organization. However, according to the NIH, socioeconomic and racial barriers prevent students from equitable educational opportunities.…
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Guardian Caps: Their Benefits and Controversy
By Duncan Cheng ’25, Sports Editor Guardian Caps in a high school practice. (Courtesy of The Blade) Guardian Caps are the latest safety innovation in American football, yet many players are strongly opposed to them. In a recent effort to reduce head injuries, the NFL, NCAA, and high school football programs are increasingly adopting these…
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Baseball’s Biggest Free Agents: The Local Stars Whose Fates Will Be Set This Offseason
Gina Schreier ’26, Sports Staff Writer 2025 free agent Juan Soto celebrates his go-ahead three-run home run to send the Yankees to the World Series. (Photo courtesy of the New York Post) Now that the 2024 postseason has come to an end, baseball fans have one thing on their minds: the free agents and changes…
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The Importance of Sports on Students’ School Life
Emily Cho ’28, Sports Writer A student-athlete jogging on the sports field. (Photo courtesy of The Union) It’s safe to say that we all have played a sport at some point in our lives, whether it be in school or as an extracurricular activity. Sports are known to offer health benefits and can also support…