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The Minuteman

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Author: tpan14

  • The Common Room Crisis?

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    By Katherine Kim ’18, Staff Writer The common room, a place where the general middle school body congregates on a regular basis. As a new student to Newark Academy I was pleasantly surprised at the prospect of being able to use a whole room to freely study or socialize with peers. However, are Newark Academy…

  • Champion Book Review

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    By Katy Kim ’18, Staff Writer I read the third and final book of Marie Lu’s popular Legend trilogy, Champion. I strongly recommend that the two previous books Legend and Prodigy are read as a prerequisite for Champion. This Dystopian YA book revisits former lovers June Iparis and Daniel Altan Wing “Day” as they combat…

  • Terrific Talents in the Middle School

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    By Dean Tan ’18 and David You ’19, Staff Writers On Friday, November 15th, the fierce spirit of competition filled the choral room during fifth period as talented students performed various acts for the second annual Middle School Talent show. Bringing talents such as singing, dancing, magic, and more, it was truly a great day…

  • Looking Back on the First Months of School

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    By Siddarth Tumu ’18, Middle School Editor As you enter winter break with your exams behind you, you can’t help but have the overwhelming feeling of joy that the days of stress and late nights have finally come to an end. You have nothing to worry about, not a care in the world. You have…

  • Newark Academy Memes : Volume 1

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    by Thomas Pan ’14, Humor Editor We here at the Minuteman Humor Section are always noticing trends in student life at Newark Academy. We try to make funny articles out of them, but when we can’t, we just make memes. Here they are:            

  • Newark Academy Dopplegangers

    Newark Academy Dopplegangers

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    By Olivia Cubbage ’17, Tori Molinari ’17, and Erin Mooney ‘16, Staff Writers Have you ever thought that your Spanish teacher looked exactly like a male pop star, but couldn’t quite lay a finger on it? It’s no question that certain members of the Newark Academy community bear an unquestionable resemblance to certain celebrities, and…

  • Field Trip Day 2013

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            By Drew Flanagan ’19 Field Trip Day 2013 was very successful. It was a fun event and many students loved it. It was a great way to get away from school life and socialize with your friends. The 6th grade went to Sandy Hook. There, they participated in seine fishing and…

  • The Unsettling Business of Sleep

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    By Ashley Sun ’18 Sleep can be described as a precious thing. When the dreary night falls upon this half of the earth and shadows swallow the horizon, people will climb onto their respective beds and close their eyes to rest. As the moon keeps watch in the sky, some fall heavily onto soft pillows…

  • The New Teachers of The Middle School

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    By Charles Pan ’18 As students walk into class on the first day, whether tiny 6th grader or hulking 8th grader, they catch up with their friends with a grin. After greeting one another and asking how their summer has been, they’re off to their first period class. However, they are not the only ones…

  • Middle Schoolers’ Vacation Spots

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    By Zachary Burd ’19 Middle school students participated in a survey during advisor groups that asked questions such as: What are your favorite vacation spots and why? AND Do you prefer hot or cold vacation spots and why?   These are the results to the question: What are your favorite vacation spots and why?  …