By Kaya Patel ‘22, Arts & Entertainment Writer Maintaining a strong fan base throughout an entire decade is no easy task, but Taylor Swift makes it look easy, dominating the pop world and breaking records with each album she releases. With the release of her beloved album Speak Now kicking off the decade and Lover…

By Asha Varma ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editor It’s safe to say that the 2010s was an era that can be defined by the rise of social media. This new wave of technological advancement has become a part of our daily lives, completely changing the way that we interact with each other by relying on…

Gianna Porcek ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editor On Sunday, December 8th, Newark Academy learned of the passing of one of Newark Academy’s own, Jessica DeSanta. A much-loved English teacher and confidant for many students, Dr. DeSanta was best known for her bright smile and positive attitude, regardless of what she was battling behind the scenes. …

By Sophia Chen ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editor  It is fitting that the end of the decade is marked by a new version of a classic story: Little Women, directed and written by Greta Gerwig. The novel, Little Women, was written by Louisa May Alcott in 1868, almost more than a century ago, but its…

Dafne Hernandez ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Writer      Throughout the decade, the role of art in the school curriculum was threatened. People argued that art should be cut from schools across the country in order for students to focus more on core classes, and increase school funding for other “more important and valuable” elements of the…

By Molly Lindstrom ‘21, Arts and Entertainment Writer 2019 was an exciting year in the arts and entertainment world. While we eagerly look forward to what 2020 has in store, it is important to pause and reflect upon those who left us over the past year. These well respected people influenced many who followed them.…

By Ava Cole ‘22, Arts & Entertainment Writer It’s official. The year 2020 has begun, and with it starts a new decade. The past ten years have been filled with some of the most noteworthy musical trends: K-Pop began to make a name for itself in the US with bands like BTS, Latin music gained…

By Vittoria Socolof ‘22, Arts & Entertainment Writer In 2019, social media significantly impacted important aspects of our world, from climate change protests to the fashion industry. Celebrities and “social media influencers” started trends in clothing and accessories by posting streetwear and event photos on social media apps. In an interview with the New York…

By Sophia Chen ‘20 and Asha Varma ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editors Although the new school year is in full swing, we as a community are still adjusting to some pretty big changes at Newark Academy. One of the most impactful of these changes is the reconstruction of the Rose Auditorium. In the spring of…

By Sophia Chen ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editor *This review contains spoilers* Avengers: Endgame is one of the biggest films ever created, with a whopping ten years of storytelling condensed into a three-hour movie. The directors are Anthony and Joe Russo, commonly referred to as the Russo Brothers. The script is written by Christopher Markus…