Author: sgilbert19
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Dialogue in a Culture of Controversy
By Sophie Gilbert ’19, Editor-in-Chief Love it or hate it, the Newark Academy community is drawn to controversy. I’m sure any student could instantly name three or more topics of interest that have taken the community by storm in the past few years. Why is this? Because every incident is mulled over, debated, and fixated…
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Student Stress Culture: What Can We Do?
By Sophie Gilbert ’19, Editor in Chief Whenever I’m in a situation where a non-student explains how students can de-stress or improve their mental health, I’m unable to take it completely seriously. I don’t want to have that reaction; it’s not like any of the advice is wrong. Of course getting extra sleep, physical activity,…
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8 Things to do on Halloween
By Jack Osmond ’22, Staff Writer Halloween should be a time enjoyed by adolescents. It’s a great time to let go of angst and do stuff that you shouldn’t do, ever. While you’re reading this list, it’s important to keep in mind that literally nothing is illegal, because it’s Halloween. Buy some spray paint and…
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Humor 2.0
By the Humor Staff We’re Back! STRONGER, BIGGER, BETTER. They’d tried to cut us out, but they couldn’t stop us. Here’s an in-depth look at the new and improved Humor section. Kellen Wang ‘20 – Editor Short, Manlet Lunchtime Basketball Bench Varsity Girls Cross Country Conditions Hair Everyday Rohan Kapur ‘20 – Editor Millburn…
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Why Ping Pong Shouldn’t Be In Spirit Week
By Kellen Wang ‘20 and Rohan Kapur ‘20, Humor Editors Daily Mantra: “4 score and 7 years ago it was 1971.” –Abriel Lincoln Ping pong used to be fun. People laughed, people cried, people sweated, and people bled. The game hosted very friendly competition among people of all grades, helping unite the school under the…
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Faculty Hunger Games
By Teddy McGraw ‘20 and Michael Wang ‘20, Staff Writers Newark Academy is divided. The Hunger Games are about to commence. Only one department will win, all others will fall. Math, Science, History, English, Language, Arts, and Health will all fight to the death. All your favorite teachers…dead. We have interviewed each department. Below is…
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Ohio Abortion Law: Protecting or Restricting?
by Sophie Gilbert ’19, News Editor A new Ohio bill regarding abortion rights has created immediate conflict and controversy, even attracting attention from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The bill, which was signed into effect by Ohio governor John Kasich on December 22, 2017, bans abortions when the fetus has, or likely has, Down…
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No Real Answers in Heated Immigration Reform Debate
by Rohan Kapur ’20, Staff Writer Democrats and Republicans agree that something must be done about illegal immigration. With an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants living in the US, and a president cracking down on illegal immigrants, this topic has been the center of debate within congress. In September, President Trump shut down DACA (Deferred…
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No More “Drinking and Droning”
by Sophie Gilbert ’19, News Editor In 1910, the first state law banning drunk driving was implemented. Since then, it has become practically second nature to ensure that drivers are always sober behind the wheel. Now, the skies are going to be watched as closely as the roads; a New Jersey law has been signed…
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More Than Just a False Alarm
by William Corprew ’20, Staff Writer On January 13th, 2018, a ballistic missile alert was broadcasted throughout Hawaii, sending the small island state into pandemonium. The early morning alarm, which left the citizens of Hawaii panicked, confused, and desperately searching for shelter and additional information, came via cell phone notification as well as automated TV…