The Minuteman

The Official Newark Academy Newspaper

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  • Feminine Fashion: Fall 2014

    Samantha Sidi ’16,  Arts and Entertainment Editor Now that the temperature is quickly dropping and it’s officially fall, it’s time to break out the leather jackets and adorably chic vests. This season’s trends will not only spice up your wardrobe, but you probably already own one of this year’s staples, which include plaid, lug-sole booties,…

  • The Spotify Question

    By Samantha Sidi ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor   Taylor Swift sparked a conversation about the effects of streaming music through Spotify when refusing to release her newest album, 1989, through the music application. In her interview with Time Magazine, Taylor said, “I think there should be an inherent value placed on art.” She added, “I…

  • Tyler’s Playlist: Summer 2014

    By Tyler Friedman ’17, Staff Writer This summer I found myself with a lot of free time on my hands, which I spent listening to music. With the help of The Spectrum on Sirius XM, I was able to find a lot of new music that I genuinely enjoyed and still continue to listen to now.…

  • Top 10 Most Memorable Events in Pop Culture this Summer

    By Lydia Yeshitla ’17, Staff Writer As school commences and we all return to our busy daily routines, we look back on what made summer memorable. This summer was epic as demonstrated through the many unforgettable moments in pop culture, ranging from sports news to great new music to surprising celebrity news. Here is the ranking…

  • Explosive Movies of Summer 2014

    By Samantha Sidi ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor This past summer, there were so many highly anticipated movies that were released; some lived up to the pressure while others did not. Here is a description of buzz-worthy movies. The Fault in Our Stars was a movie with a genuine fan base that accepted and praised the…

  • Disappointing and Predictable: A Recap of 2014’s Emmys

    By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor I’ve been watching the Emmys for years, and as each year goes by I become more and more obsessed with award shows. I obsessively check predictions and binge watch my way through the nominated shows. Since we are in a great age of television, I was excited to…