Author: skannan14
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Making the Most of the Least: Sports at a Small School
By Ben Goodman ’16, Staff Writer The saying goes, “quality over quantity,” yet, quantity does have its merits when it comes to high school sports. In almost all sports, having more depth on the roster yields a more energized, durable, and successful team. At Newark Academy, a school of under 500 Upper School students, the…
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Editorial: A Ways to Go
Recently, the Newark Academy community was treated to a morning meeting presentation about Dr. King’s famous “Drum Major Instinct” sermon. There is certainly something to be said for finding your inner Drum Major, but what struck me most about the presentation was when leaders around the school community were asked to stand. However, the prompts…
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Editorial: The College Process
As I write this, I have just submitted the last of my early applications, one day before the usual November 1st deadline. I submitted my first one almost two weeks ago, and it was surreal – especially when I consider all the campus tours, information sessions, counselor meetings, and essay writing that went into it.…
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The Donkeys and Elephants in the Sixth Grade
By Zachary Burd ’19, Staff Writer Walking down the sixth grade hallway, a Newark Academy student will hear the buzz of gossip and the rabble of conversation. The student will also hear the constant political debates and will see lines of sixth graders marching up and down the hall saying such humorous chants as: “No…
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Kindness Counts
By Siddarth Tumu ’19, Staff Writer At one point in their life, all kids will experience bullying, whether it is firsthand or just something they witness.. Much of the bullying in America happens in public schools, with 12,024 instances of bullying were reported in the 2011-12 school year alone. To gain insight to bullying at…
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Editorial: The Academy Moving Forward
Hello friends, As the academic year winds down, The Minuteman welcomes fresh faces and new perspectives. Late spring has always been a time of change at Newark Academy. As with the end of any school year, we bid farewell to certain members of our community – faculty and seniors alike. We cannot begin our campaign without…
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The Future of the Papacy
By Siddarth Kannan ’14, News Editor On February 11th, Pope Benedict XVI announced his decision to step down from his position as head of the Catholic Church. His resignation will be effective on February 28th. His action – due to fading strength of “mind and body” – is all but unprecedented. He is the first…
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The Dress Code and Newark Academy Tradition
By Will Delaney ’14, Staff Writer The dress code is an integral part of the Newark Academy culture as it helps shape the way students present themselves. Based on a simple principle of “looking respectable,” most students find it easy to follow. However, others choose to blatantly ignore it. A recent trend at the Academy…
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The Enduring Controversy of Gun Control
By Will Delaney ’14, Staff Writer The nation is still mourning the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. Inevitably, this tragic event, along with many other incidents of gun violence over the past year, has brought the debate over gun control back to the forefront of domestic policy. The current interpretation of…
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A Conversation with Nurse Neary as Newark Academy Battles the Flu
By Danielle Sidi ’14, Staff Writer Influenza in the United States this winter has been classified as an epidemic. The flu has spread to 41 states, which constitutes the worst outbreak reported in the past decade. The H3N2 strain has most hurt the elderly, and here in New Jersey, a staggering 31.1% of people have reported…