Author: odai26@newarka.edu
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Women’s Professional Basketball Comes into Its Own
By: Scarlet Rome ’28, Sports Staff Writer New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever championship win. (Courtesy of NBC News) On October 24, 2024, many streets in NYC were closed for one reason: The New York Liberty parade. After any big championship win, the victorious team holds a massive celebration parade. The streets were packed with…
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Right on Time: First Impressions of the New Schedule
By Sophie Hu ‘26, Feature Editor The new 7-14 NA schedule (Photo courtesy of Sophie Hu ‘26) One topic of conversation has transcended grade levels and friend groups, uniting students from all corners of Newark Academy. And no, it’s not the new Assignment Center on MyNA (though I’m sure there’s a lot to be said…
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Generative AI and the Proliferation of Deepfakes: Is it already too late?
Rishi Bala ’25, Editor-in-Chief Deepfakes depicting the Mona Lisa in action. (Photo courtesy of Artnet News) This past February, OpenAI, the world-famous artificial intelligence laboratory that created ChatGPT, shocked the world when it posted videos from its unreleased generative artificial intelligence (AI) program, Sora. These synthetic clips, often starring real people, featured incredibly believable scenes…
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Sustainability: Coming to NA Water Bottle Style
By Olivia Dai ’26, Arts and Entertainment Editor One of Willie Cole’s water bottle statues hangs on Park Avenue. (Courtesy of Willie Cole) Plastic pollution is a critical issue in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey League of Conservation Workers, New Jerseyans use over 4.4 billion plastic bags annually. Since seabirds and other wild…
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TikTok, Tweets, and Taylor Swift: How Social Media Transformed the 2024 US Presidential Election Scene
Mina Ko ‘25, News Editor Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, Images Courtesy of FOX 5 NY and Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is a “brat,” President Joe Biden announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he would not seek a second Democratic nomination, and former President…
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Paris Olympics 2024: How the Biggest Stage Recognizes New Stars
Joanna Yu ’25, Sports Editor Stephen Nedoroscik competes on the pommel horse during the 2024 Olympics. (Photo courtesy of NBC) His distinctive look—a relaxed demeanor completed by dark-framed glasses—captivated the audience and sparked media conversations. Leading the USA Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team to earn a historic team bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, Stephen Nedoroscik…
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“It Ends With Us:” An Important Reminder that Messaging Matters
Jadyn Soares ’25, Editor-in-Chief Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pose for pictures at the New York premiere of “It Ends With Us.” (Image Courtesy of Forbes) Flowers. Rekindled relationships. Love. Emotional abuse. Domestic violence. On August 9, 2024, “It Ends With Us,” based on Colleen Hoover’s book of the same name, was released in theaters…
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Unconventional Advertising at Its Finest: Behind the Marketing Strategy of Deadpool and Wolverine
By: Ivie Drogin ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Editor Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds playing with puppies for a Buzzfeed interview. (Image courtesy of BuzzFeed) Over the past couple of months, you’ve probably seen Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds do some crazy things: play with puppies, eat spicy chicken wings, and transform into ketchup and mustard.…
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The Rise of Pickleball
By Duncan Cheng ‘25, Sports Editor US Open Pickleball Tournament (Courtesy of the US Open Pickleball Championship) The dominance of tennis as the most popular racket sport is now facing a new challenge from an emerging sport: pickleball, a fast-paced hybrid of tennis. Pickleball is gaining popularity due to its accessibility and sociability. The racket…
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The Summer of Protests: A Reflection on Global Movements
Claire Wong ’25, News Editor Police and protestors face off during an on-campus demonstration. (Photo courtesy of The Washington Post) Over the summer, several news stories made national headlines, but none were as prominent as the widespread protests that took place around the world. Among the most significant were demonstrations in support of peace amidst…