Author: odai26@newarka.edu
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Community, Culture, and Service: A Recap of NA’s Annual Diversiweek
By Victoria Pevzner ‘24, Editor-in-Chief Students, parents, and faculty gather eagerly around multicultural dishes at NA’s annual international dinner. Image courtesy of Newark Academy Instagram The months between winter and spring break are notably hectic for NA students. During this time, clubs and organizations are diligently working to put together a string of events that…
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What does the Lunar New Year Mean to Us?
By Elliot Kung ‘25, Feature Staff Writer The annual Asian Diversity Club Potluck. (Image courtesy of Kieri Keys) On February 10, 2024, many asians all over the world celebrated the Lunar New Year, whether it was with friends, family, or simply individually. Although the fun traditions such as receiving money in red envelopes bring a…
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Are Morning Announcements a Waste of Time?
By Yulin Tang ‘26, Feature Writer Morning Meetings are a tri-weekly routine for NA. During weeks with normal schedules, we commence three days each week sitting in Coraci for 15 minutes. This might seem easy to remember, but because of holidays, delayed openings, or afternoon events, the schedule changes too often. Because the schedule is…
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New Schedules at NA: A Love-Hate Relationship
By Neil Pandey ‘24, Feature Editor Sample special schedule. Image Courtesy of Newark Academy. When most people think about a schedule, what often comes to mind is a rigid structure or routine. However, this school year Newark Academy tested two special schedules that seek to reimagine the daily life of NA students in order to…
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“Surviving the High School Jungle: A Comedic Guide to the Halls of Hilarity”
By Gabrielle Beckham ‘27, Humor Writer Newark Academy- Construction, Image courtesy of Gabrielle Beckham Welcome all to the Newark Academy Wildlife Safari. Surviving this jungle will be a wild ride, but fear not, for we’ve got our safari hats, binoculars, and a box of tissues {in case for the chemistry test next period doesn’t go…
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Voice Proposals Having Passed, Students Resort to Complaining to Favorite English Teacher
By Wesley Brock ‘24, Humor Section Editor Image courtesy of Prostock-Studio With nowhere else to air their concerns, students are forced to rely on sympathetic nods from their favorite English teachers. A wise man once said that in life there are only two seasons: the season before Newark Academy School Council voice proposals, and the…
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No Humor on the Highway?
By Jadyn Soares ‘25, News Editor Image of Maine road sign telling drivers “Santa sees you when you’re speeding”, Image courtesy of NBC4 Washington “Hands on the Wheel, Not Your Meal” “Texting and Driving: Oh Cell No!” “Get Your Head out of Your Apps!” These are a few examples of the humorous road warnings that…
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Why Do We Follow Viral Trends?
By Zoe Hohlfeld ‘26, News Staff Writer Stanley tumblers have recently experienced a huge rise in popularity. Image Courtesy by Alexis Holt for A-Line Magazine. Early in the morning on January 3, 2024, thousands of customers across the country waited in lines outside of their local Targets. Some camped out overnight, while others arrived before…
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The Controversy of NIL and Possible Implications For Your Future
By Claire Wong ’25, News Staff Writer Caleb Williams of the USC Trojans, one of the top NIL earners across the nation. (Image courtesy of USA Today Sports) In 2021, the NCAA made it legal for collegiate athletes to profit off of their fame. Instead of giving all money earned from sponsors to their school,…
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Previewing the Long-Awaited 2024 Formula 1 Season
By Rishi Bala ‘25, Sports Editor Max Verstappen celebrating after his record-breaking 2023 season. (Image courtesy of Formula 1) As we count down the days until the official start of the 2024 Formula 1 season in late February, the biggest question on every fan’s mind is if this season will be as one-sided as the…