Author: rdechiara13
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Arky Crook: The Man Behind the Curtain
By Soven Bery ’15, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: This article was written before we heard the news of Arky’s injury. We wish him the best and hope he has a speedy recovery. Everyone at Newark Academy knows about the men’s and women’s tennis teams. Their wins are about as inevitable as advisor group meetings on…
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To Play or Not to Play: The Debate on Newark Academy Football
By Alex Liao ’13 and Zach Gross ’14, Sports Editors Newark Academy is not known for football. While our school thrives in classrooms and concert halls, on tennis courts and courtroom floors, the gridiron has not traditionally been a location of Academy glory. And despite fielding a resilient team led by a dedicated group of…
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Album Review: Coexist by The xx
By Harry McCarthy ’13, Staff Writer I didn’t know what to expect when the opening bars of “Angels,” the first song on The xx’s second LP, Coexist, began to play. 2007’s self-titled masterpiece The xx sounded so unlike anything else I had ever heard before — it was near impossible to predict where the band…
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New Beginnings: An Introduction to the Communal Commentary
Welcome to the 2012-2013 Commentary Section! We are pleased to present this first set and we hope to showcase the new mindset of The Minuteman’s commentary wing. We have added more media and interactive features in order to get you, the community, more involved in the issues in and surrounding Newark Academy. You will find…
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A Successful First Go at June Term
By Sabrina Merold `13, Staff Writer It was a common sight many mornings at 7:20 in Room 7 to see Mr. Jacoby, Dr. DiBianca, Ms. Hamm, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Morelli, Ms. Baccash, Rachel Greene, Arjuna Siva and me spread out around the Harkness table. Who were we? We were the June Term Committee. What were…
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Album of the Month: “Undun” by The Roots
By Harry McCarthy ’13, Staff Writer I’ve never been the type to make bold claims. I say this to show how serious I am about this next statement: “Undun” is the best album of 2011. Period. This album, The Roots’ 11th LP centers on Redford Stevens. The album is his story told in reverse, beginning…
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The Grammy Experience with Coleman Hughes
By Natalie Swanson ’13, Staff Writer While most Newark Academy students were at home watching the Grammys from their couches, one student, sophomore Coleman Hughes, was lucky enough to not only attend, but also perform. Coleman was chosen by the Grammy Foundation to spend a week in Los Angeles, California for the 54th Annual Grammy…
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NY Fashion Week 2012…Now What?
By Ahlia Bethea ’13, Staff Writer and Fashion Expert When a celebrity stylist is trying to stay up-to-date on what this year’s fall trends will be, or a fashion blogger wants to snap some shots of some of the world’s hottest designers, there is one place they can all get what they want: Fashion Week.…
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Band Together: A Reflection on Occupy Coffeehouse
By Clara Mooney ’13, Staff Writer I don’t think that Coffeehouse’s theme this year was any coincidence. The Occupy movement has been one of mass interest and notable incoherence. It has garnered the media’s attention and criticism for its incredible turnout and also for its lack of a cohesive message. Nonetheless, it has spread and…
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Head Turners
By Ahlia Bethea ’13, Fashion Columnist Whether you are having a bad hair day or just looking for a little extra warmth, a nifty hat can be just what you’re looking for to complete your outfit. Some of the most popular styles range from crochet beanies to plaid newsboy caps. However, if you are looking…