Category: Arts & Entertainment
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Feminine Fashion: Prom Dress Trends for this Spring
By Samantha Sidi ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor Newark Academy students are constantly stressed, but shopping for a prom dress should not contribute to it. There are so many styles and trends this season that everyone should try, and with these tips anyone can stand out. The diverse trends this season can influence the shopping…
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The “Golden Age” of Television: A Change in the Viewing Experience
By Dalton DeStefano ’16, Arts and Entertainment Editor Around the world, the term “Golden Age” is thrown around to describe the current television era. Shows like Breaking Bad, Scandal, Mad Men, Game of Thrones, and The Walking Dead have set an elevated standard for Drama series, while shows like Modern Family, Veep, and Parks and…
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The Spotlight Series: Joe Sokolowski ’16
By Lydia Yeshitla ’17, Staff Writer Due to Joe Sokolowski’s heightened interest in sports, the idea of participating in any art seemed to be the last thing that could possibly cross his mind. Between immersing himself in football in the fall and lacrosse in the spring, Joe knew the challenge to balance time between…
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Rising Talent: The Middle School Arts
By Tyler Friedman ’17, Staff Writer Often, the talents of students in the Upper School seem to overshadow those of students in the Middle School. However, there are many Middle School students who are making significant contributions to the arts at Newark Academy. Among these talented middle schoolers are Jake McEvoy ’18, Zach Kessel ’19,…
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
By Sara Widmann ’15, Staff Writer As students began to smile at the prospect of March break, the Winter Musical was front and center in the Newark Academy community! This year, students performed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, an interactive musical based on six quirky spelling bee contestants vying to win the honor…
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An Artistic Sporting Event
by Olu Oshewa ’16, Staff Writer. The Super Bowl is the largest football game of the year, as the best teams from both the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference compete for football’s most prized award. Even people with limited football knowledge recognize that the Super Bowl is the most important game in…
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24 Hour Playwriting Festival: The Story Behind the Performance
By Amaya Lopez ’15, Staff Writer From January 23rd to the 24th, the IB Acting students put their determination and talent to the test by putting on full plays — written and produced in only 24 hours. This entailed writing the script, memorizing the lines, and rehearsing several times. This frenetic acting exercise, termed the…
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The Spotlight Series: Mia Smith’15
By Lauren Whelan’14, Arts and Entertainment Editor As a member of Newark Academy’s prestigious visual arts program since her freshman year, Mia Smith’15 has risen to prominence as an artist in the school community. While she is currently engaged in a challenging and fully immersive art program at the Oxbow school in California, Mia’s art…
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The Scene this Season: New Jersey Arts Events
By Lauren Whelan’14, Arts and Entertainment Editor Living in the New York Metropolitan Area, the Arts and Entertainment scene never seems to be in a lull. However, for the audience member who is looking to avoid the hassle heading into the city, the arts scene in New Jersey can prove to be equally exciting! Local…