Author: rgorelov14
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Editorial: A Farewell
By Becky Gorelov ’14 and Siddarth Kannan ’14, Editors-in-Chief Recent discussion on the place of feminism in the Newark Academy community culminated yesterday during a thoughtful all-school morning meeting. In a “fish-bowl” format, several students aired their ideas concerning several facets of gender inequality, including but not limited to “slut-shaming,” “bro culture,” “rape culture,” and…
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Editorial: Pushing Boundaries
“Journalism is a bastion for democracy, an agent of change and a way to break boundaries!” my grandfather, a former journalist in the Soviet Union, expounded in a heavy Russian accent over dinner at the beginning of my freshman year. Though his words did not completely resonate at first, I took his advice and joined…
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What It Really Means to be a “Global Academy”
Typhoon Haiyan hit the coast of the Philippines on November 2, making it the strongest typhoon to make landfall in recorded history. Bringing with it unimaginable torrential downpours and winds of up to 195 miles per hour, this Category-5 typhoon has caused 4,015 deaths and has affected over 11 million people. Whole cities and towns…
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The Feinberg Grant 2013: My Trip to Oaxaca
By Rebecca Antwi ’14, Staff Writer I hate planes. I really can’t stand my ears popping, the take off, the landing, and all that irrelevant waiting in between, but I found myself on a plane about six times this summer. How did I end up on the southern tip of Mexico hundreds of miles away…
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Back to School Playlist: Fall 2013
By David McGraw ’15, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Hopefully the following playlist will help you start of the school year on a good note (pun completely intended). These songs are grouped together based on overall feel.It is a blend of high energy, soothing songs, and study material to help with your first couple of…
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A Call to Action
With the start of every school year come new challenges and subsequently new goals. The Minuteman would like to take this opportunity to share with you, our trusted readers, what we hope to accomplish in the upcoming school year. Ever since the paper made the transition from paper copies to online in 2010, there has…
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Academy Alums: Pursuing Passions
By Rebecca Gorelov ’14, News Editor Alums at Newark Academy play a vital role within the community by contributing to the Academy’s rich history and by setting examples for current students. Alums represent all the possibilities students have after graduation. The three following profiles show how the passion students develop at Newark Academy can play…
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Newark Academy In Coming Years: The Curriculum Committee and Its Proposals
By Sivi Satchithanandan ’15, Staff Writer Newark Academy is in the midst of an overhaul of its upper school courses. The proposed changes cover every department. They range from minor tweaks, such as changing the name of Acting Skills to Introductory Acting Skills, to major transformations like dropping the IB Math Higher Level course. The changes…
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Newark Academy’s Mask Comes Off, At Least Temporarily
By Anna Hope Emerson ’15, Staff Writer On Thursday, February 21st, Dr. Micheal Fowlin visited Newark Academy as part of the annual Feinberg Multicultural Assembly. A psychologist and actor more commonly known as “Mykee,” Dr. Fowlin performed his one-man show “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me” for the community. The Feinberg Multicultural Assembly…
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Despite Departures, Mock Trial Continues Success
By Megha Poddar’15, Staff Writer With a team composed of only one senior, two juniors, and nine sophomores, Newark Academy Mock Trial can now boast this year’s Essex County title, after beating rival Seton Hall Prep in a heated matchup. In the club, students undergo a simulation of the judiciary system in America, while developing…