By Trevor Williams ’13, Staff Writer On Wednesday, February 22, Newark Academy hosted Dr. Majora Carter as a part of the yearlong Global Speaker Series. Dr. Carter, a New York native and founder of the nonprofit organization “Sustainable South Bronx,” is an advocate of sustainable development and urban revitalization. Hers was a fresh presentation and…

By Rebecca Tolpin ’14, Staff Writer Many ambitious young men and women, freshly minted college graduates, are ready to work hard to land high-paying jobs. Many graduates can see themselves in fast track positions working diligently at brand new desks in well-lighted offices. Many start taking under-market pay for jobs, because they have the promise…

By Varan Satchithanandan ’12, Commentary Editor In light of Black History Month, I have been considering the most significant events and people involved in the US’ equal rights movement. And while names like Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama are often mentioned as the figureheads for the advancement of rights, I would argue that…

By Rebecca Tolpin ’14, Staff Writer Teenage girls are easily influenced by the twists and turns of society. They follow the latest trends, buy magazines like People or US, and watch movies and TV shows. One of these movies is the trilogy known as the Twilight series. In the movie, a normal girl falls in…

By Trevor Williams ’13, Staff Writer I have a long night ahead of me. As I sit down to write this, I cannot goof around. I have to stay awake. I have to pay attention. I must be mindful of my responsibilities: I am a father, at least for today. Luckily I have a partner…

By Varan Satchithanandan ’12, Commentary Editor The days of the unskilled laborer appear numbered. Whether it’s Occupy Wall Street or the unions picketing Newark Academy, the lower-tier wage earners appear to be on the defensive. At first glance, the economy seems to be doing quite well. In quarter three of the fiscal year, the gross…

By Sabrina Merold ’13, Staff Writer For most Newark Academy students, one of the most stressful times of the year takes place from the return of Thanksgiving Break until Winter Break. Right after Thanksgiving, you can expect to see countdowns begin on Facebook for the number of days until Winter Break. As a junior, I…

By Zoe Huber-Weiss ’13 and Sabrina Merold ‘13, Staff Writers During the first 24 hours that the iPhone 4S was available, Apple sold 1 million units. Technology has truly revolutionized the world that we live in today, but until it was taken away from us, it wasn’t clear how much we depend on it. During…

By Trevor Williams ’13, Staff Writer Monday, October 31 was a sad day. I do not say this because we missed classes or meetings or practices; actually, I consider missing one day of school to be a nice break. I am certain that many students and faculty will agree with me when I say that we…

By Trevor Williams ’13, Staff Writer I am speaking in platitudes when I say we are in the midst of a technological revolution. The recent death of Steve Jobs only served to reinforce this widely observed phenomenon. Writers and journalists the world over lamented as society lost a “great man.” Jobs was indeed a great…