By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor   Combining horror, dark comedy, drama, and stellar acting, American Horror Story has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular shows on television. With each of its four seasons, the series has become more and more mainstream; the show has become a ratings powerhouse, which has…

By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor   This fall’s TV schedule is filled to the brim with exciting new shows for viewers. From political dramas to comedies to superhero stories, there’s something new for people with various interests. Here is a rundown of some of this season’s most buzzworthy shows that you should be checking…

By Katy Kim ’18, Staff Writer After a summer of watermelon and pool-side picnics, we reach the bottom of the “pie” that is the sweet fall season. One of fall’s classic activities is curling up in a warm nook, clutching a steaming mug of spiced chai or apple cider and reading a beloved book — which…

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,…

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…

By Oluwadamilola Oshewa ’16, Staff Writer As the hustle and bustle of the new academic school year takes over the lives of Newark Academy students, some theatric students have been hard at work since September preparing for the fall drama. This year, students will be performing in The Government Inspector based on a Russian play by…

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.…

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…

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…

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…