Author: odai26@newarka.edu
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Brotherly Banter: The True Story of a Race
By Caspar von Hollen ‘26, Humor Editor Witnesses say the race was this close for all eight laps. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times) When I found out my brother Konrad would be joining me at NA, I was elated. We would finally be reunited after spending middle school together. As September approached, though,…
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The 2024 Presidential Election: Mr. Trump Versus Kamala
By Allie Chevance-Singh ‘25, Commentary Editor Lawn Signs Endorsing Presidential Candidates “Kamala” and “Trump”, Courtesy of The Blue Deal and Republican Nations As the presidential race enters its final months, prospective voters have been inundated with commercials, lawn signs, bumper stickers, and merchandise promoting the two candidates. Trump/Vance and Harris/Walz advertisements seem to be equally…
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Summer’s Countdown: Newark Academy Students Face the Rush of Summer Homework
By Alexis Zhang ‘26, Commentary Editor Examples of Summer Homework Assigned at Newark Academy (Photo courtesy of Alexis Zhang 26’) As school approached, Newark Academy students savored the last moments of summer vacation — breezy beaches, lazy afternoons, and exciting adventures stretched endlessly. Yet as the days flew by, a familiar disruption loomed. The unsuspecting…
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Brewing Change: Starbucks CEO Balances Efficiency and Experience
Abby Hsu ’25, Editor-in-Chief Two worlds collide as the former Chipotle CEO takes on Starbucks. (Photo courtesy of Gad Allon, Wharton professor) As the smell of pumpkin spice wafts in the air, thousands of eager consumers flock to Starbucks, drawn by the comforting familiarity of its iconic fall menu. But this year, Starbucks is welcoming…
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Five Things to Know about Mr. Marsh, NA’s New Director of Equity & Belonging
Aadit Shrivastava ‘26, Feature Editor Mr. Marsh “leaving the door open” to his office. This year, NA welcomes Mr. Russell Marsh, the new Director of Equity and Belonging. He worked as diversity coordinator and director of diversity for over 20 years in different schools before coming to NA. Here are five things to know about…
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Super Bowl LVIII: A Drama-Filled, Record-Breaking Victory for Kansas City
Joanna Yu ‘25, Sports Writer Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes raises the Lombardi Trophy. (Photo courtesy of PBS) The Kansas City Chiefs are the Super Bowl champions once again after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the longest duration championship game in history. Despite facing a 10-point deficit, Patrick Mahomes, who is now titled…
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The Countdown to Paris 2024
By Duncan Cheng ‘25, Sports Staff Writer 2024 Paris Olympic Logo, (Photo courtesy of Vacay.com) Paris is no stranger to hosting extravagant events. However, the 2024 Paris Olympics will be one of the grandest, as it welcomes athletes and spectators from all over the globe. Ahead of this year’s Olympics, there are many sports to…
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The NBA All-Star Weekend Controversy
By Rishi Bala ‘25, Sports Section Editor Mac McClung dunking during the NBA All-Star Weekend. (Photo courtesy of AP News) The 2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star festivities recently wrapped up, leaving behind a series of questions about its purpose. The All-Star weekend is an annual event intended to showcase the league’s star players through…
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The Cybersecurity Threat Facing America’s Schools
By Allie Chevance-Singh ‘25, Commentary Editor Multi-Factor Authentication Hinders Cyber Attacks on Schools, Courtesy of Blackbaud At the start of each school day, Newark Academy students log in to their MyNA accounts to read emails, view their schedule for the day, and review homework assignments. Now, when logging into our accounts, we need to enter…
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Fighting the Silent Crisis: The Reality of World Hunger
Shining Li’27, News Staff Writer (na_service) When we think about world hunger, we tend to go to the extreme. Our minds go straight to the shocking statistics; 783 million malnourished or starving kids around the world in under-resourced countries (The Hunger Project). The complexity of this multifaceted issue can lead to the absence of action.…