Category: Arts & Entertainment
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To Tearful Goodbyes and New Hellos on Netflix
By Lydia Yeshitla, Section Editor As we settle into fall, it is time to say goodbye to some of our favorite Netflix titles. Netflix’s abundance of movies and television series makes it the ideal outlet to relieve stress for us busy Newark Academy students. Not surprisingly, Netflix continues to dominate the market among overworked students. From…
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The Syrian Banksy
By Chris Pyo ’17, Staff Writer As one of, if not the most influential street artists in the world, the UK’s “Banksy” has influenced every part of the world, with his work being considered the quintessential example of what street art is supposed to embody. Controversial, thought-provoking and mysterious to a certain extent, Banksy’s politically and satirically-motivated…
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Bon Iver’s 22, A Million- Review
By Tyler Friedman ’17, Staff Writer After a five-year hiatus, Bon Iver is finally back with their third album, 22, A Million. This album has received widespread critical acclaim since its release on September 30, 2016. Justin Vernon, Bon Iver’s principal member, preceded the album’s release with two singles: “33 ‘GOD,’” and “22/10,” which contained…
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Who Run the World? Girls!
By Magnolia Wang ’19, Staff Writer Getting tired of listening to Justin Bieber complaining about girls? Need a break from your usual Queen B playlist? From blues to bubblegum pop, here are 10 of the newest female singers you’ll find refreshing. Dua Lipa. London singer Dua Lipa’s new single “Blow Your Mind (Mwah)” exudes upbeat…
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Bob Dylan Wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
By Madeleine Levinsohn ’19, Staff Writer Bob Dylan, folk rock singer and songwriter, was recently awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature by the Swedish Academy. Dylan was born in 1941 in Duluth Minnesota. His music was most popular in the 1960’s due to his influential songs protesting the war in Vietnam, and his first album,…
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: JK Rowling’s Newest Addition to the Wizarding World
By Jamie Paradis ’20, Staff Writer Finally, Harry Potter fans everywhere can celebrate! JK Rowling’s new movie series, led by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will hit theaters on November 18, 2016. The film is based on Rowling’s 2001 book which explains all of the magical creatures found in the wizarding world, and is…
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13 Songs to Listen to While You (Attempt to) Study
By Ellie Pitkowsky ’18, Section Editor Saying that going back to school is difficult would be a wild understatement. However, the only thing more difficult than going back to school is getting used to doing homework again. After a long day of hard classes and sports, looking at the Canvas calendar makes even the most…
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The Drama of Natural Beauty
By Zoe Ades ’18, Staff Writer Makeup has become the one consistent aspect of red carpet events. No one knows what the next fashion trend will be, or who will stand out, but makeup will always be in attendance. Makeup has been worn at every award ceremony in recent history until two powerful women decided…
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A Gold Medal for Art
By Lydia Yeshitla ’17, Section Editor This year’s Rio Olympics was one for the books. From the record-smashing gold medals to the inspirational moments shared by players from opposing teams, the 2016 Olympics did not disappoint audiences. There was, however, an interesting aspect to the Olympic games that most viewers didn’t notice: the arts. Yes,…
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Spotify vs. The World
By Tyler Friedman ’17, Staff Writer From exclusive album releases to staggeringly low compensation rates for artists, music streaming services have been making headlines. The three main services, Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal, are constantly competing with one another, and some artists are choosing sides in this battle. All of this attention and controversy surrounding…