Author: odai26@newarka.edu
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Living on the Moon: NASA’s Artemis Missions
By Aadit Shrivastava ‘26, Feature Staff Writer Artemis I rocket. (Image courtesy of Flickr.) It has been over 50 years since the Apollo 11 landing when the first humans set foot on the moon in 1969. Now, NASA is leading the Artemis program: a collaboration with commercial and international partners to establish the first long-term…
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You’ve Got a Friend in Me
By Lily Sternlieb ‘24, Feature Editor Photo Courtesy of the Senior TOK Slot D Class (Rounika Nuni & Alexa Jacob), where students playful brought a cake to class apologizing to Mr. Vinikoor for talking too much For 1000 days and 1000 nights, I’ve lived and breathed Newark Academy. I’ve spent hours reviewing Chemistry problems with…
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Tackling the Taboo: A Second Semester Senior’s Reflection on College Admissions
By Izzy Becker ‘24, Editor-in-Chief The College Office displays colorful college flag decorations. (Photo by Izzy Becker) Whether it’s watching a TikTok by your favorite influencer who claims to know the secret to getting into college, reading an article containing “the real” top universities of America, or admiring the slew of flags that line the…
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Shakespeare’s Canon in Modern Film
Emma Siegel ‘26, Arts and Entertainment Writer Movies based on Shakespeare’s plays. (Photo courtesy of Town and Country Magazine) Though William Shakespeare’s works were written centuries ago, their influence is ongoing. Most recently, these works have had a resurgence in modern day pop culture and social media, inspiring many hit movies and shows. One of…
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A Culmination of Work: The IB Artwork Debut in the Teiger Gallery
Ivie Drogin ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Editor Senior IB Artists hanging Saira Rajparia’s Art Exhibit Photo courtesy of Ivie Drogin February marked the start of the Senior IB and Advanced Artists’ exhibitions in the Teiger Art Gallery. The seniors, a class of eight students, are creating and exhibiting their own show with pieces that they…
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“Wicked” : Everything You Need to Know
By Diya Ramachandran ‘26, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer A warm embrace from Glinda (Ariana Grande) to Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). (image courtesy of Broadway News) The novel “Wicked”, by Gregory Maguire, which tells the story of the land of Oz before Dorothy’s arrival in “The Wizard of Oz,” was soon upstaged by its musical version…
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Frozen Hallways and a Beach: A Newark Academy Tale
By Caspar von Hollen ‘26, Humor Writer Skates similar to these have surpassed Crocs in popularity. (Photo courtesy of Letterman Sports) In a slew of new policies, the Newark Academy administration has announced plans to individually regulate the temperatures of classrooms based on the needs of the class. For example, to increase lab accuracy, chemistry…
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Diving Deeper into Peer Pressure
By Zara Syed ‘27, Feature Staff Writer Image Courtesy of Getty Images The refusal of a cigarette representing the ability to ignore peer pressure According to verywellmind, peer pressure is the “the influence that peers can have on each other.” In reality, this definition is quite shallow. Many give the word a negative connotation, but…
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The Impact of iPads and Rising Trends in Technology
By Sanjita Tumu ‘27, Commentary Staff Writer A picture of iPads, specifically the iPad Air generations. (Credits to Apple) Technology is incorporated into our daily lives in many ways whether through smartphones, handheld tablets, gaming devices, or smart watches. Mobile technology has crept into our lives and held us captive; we are constantly glued to…
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Footwear Etiquette: Exploring the Debate of Shoe Removal
By Alexis Zhang ‘26, Commentary Staff Writer Picture of footwear left at the doorstep. (Image courtesy of realtors.com) “Hey, come on in! By the way, would you mind taking off your shoes before entering?” In a rising number of households around the globe, the ritual of removing shoes at the door has become pervasive. From…