Author: tpark14
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Fresh New Faces: The Impact of Freshmen on the Sports Scene
By Danny Cohen ’15, Staff Writer Throughout the history of interscholastic sports, freshmen have largely been ignored. Younger and less experienced, these athletes face many disadvantages as they compete at the varsity level. Even today, most freshmen simply do not get an opportunity to play for a varsity team. At larger high schools, some coaches…
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Personal Athlete Profile: Maia Yoshida ’14
By Danny Cohen ’15, Staff Writer There’s nothing that Maia Yoshida, senior captain of the field hockey team, cannot do on the field. She is a veteran of the game, and over the course of her years at Newark Academy, field hockey has become a huge part of her identity. Maia has been an essential…
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Sports Gambling in New Jersey: Exciting Economic Boon, or Immoral Habit?
By Zach Persing ’15, Staff Writer On Tuesday, September 17th, the 3rd United States Circuit Court of Appeals denied New Jersey’s latest attempt to legalize sports gambling in the Garden State. In a 2-1 decision, the court stated that despite passing legislation of the matter, the New Jersey State Legislature lacks the authority to decide…
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Minuteman Championship Predictions: Fall Season
By Tyler Park ’14, Sports Editor This is an exciting time of year for a sports fan. With football in full swing, baseball moving into the playoffs, and other sports just around the corner, sports fans at Newark Academy are engaged in rampant discussion about which teams are bound for championships. So, we at The…
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Maxing with Max
By Kristen Nachtman ’14 and Gabby Giachin ’14, Staff Writers After saying goodbye to Steve Puryear, the beloved strength and conditioning coach affectionately known as Coach P, Newark Academy welcomes a new and enthusiastic weight room trainer, Max Fletcher. In addition to his new job at Newark Academy, Max also works alongside Coach P at…
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Tradition: The Most Underappreciated Aspect of Sports
By Tyler Park ’14, Sports Editor Every year, on a magical Sunday in April, a new man dons a green jacket. This may sound unremarkable, but it is the representation of decades of history and tradition. It is the ultimate mark of a champion, the garment of the man who has conquered the renowned Augusta…