By Lauren Whelan ’14, Staff Writer Year after year, the dance concerts serve as one of the most anticipated arts events, in both the fall and the spring. The Newark Academy dance program has developed largely under the wings of Ms. Luxenberg, the beloved dance teacher. Ms. Lux has introduced IB Dance to our school…

By Jeffrey Frankel ’13, Arts & Entertainment Editor As AP and IB exams continue and the Newark Academy community says “good-bye” to the class of 2012, buzz about senior projects reverberates through the administration hallway. The graduating seniors have all handed in their proposals for projects, which can last up to four weeks in duration and…

By Abby Whelan ’14, Staff Writer As school begins to wind down, we are all looking forward to this summer. In the upcoming months, whether you are interested in music, visual arts, or the theater, there are tons of great events in the NJ/NY metropolitan area. Here are some you may want to check out!…

By Harry McCarthy ’13, Staff Writer I’ve never been the type to make bold claims.  I say this to show how serious I am about this next statement:  “Undun” is the best album of 2011.  Period.  This album, The Roots’ 11th LP centers on Redford Stevens. The album is his story told in reverse, beginning…

By Natalie Swanson ’13, Staff Writer While most Newark Academy students were at home watching the Grammys from their couches, one student, sophomore Coleman Hughes, was lucky enough to not only attend, but also perform.  Coleman was chosen by the Grammy Foundation to spend a week in Los Angeles, California for the 54th Annual Grammy…

By Ahlia Bethea ’13, Staff Writer and Fashion Expert When a celebrity stylist is trying to stay up-to-date on what this year’s fall trends will be, or a fashion blogger wants to snap some shots of some of the world’s hottest designers, there is one place they can all get what they want: Fashion Week.…

By Clara Mooney ’13, Staff Writer I don’t think that Coffeehouse’s theme this year was any coincidence. The Occupy movement has been one of mass interest and notable incoherence. It has garnered the media’s attention and criticism for its incredible turnout and also for its lack of a cohesive message. Nonetheless, it has spread and…

By Ahlia Bethea ’13, Fashion Columnist Whether you are having a bad hair day or just looking for a little extra warmth, a nifty hat can be just what you’re looking for to complete your outfit. Some of the most popular styles range from crochet beanies to plaid newsboy caps.  However, if you are looking…

By Natalie Swanson ’13, Staff Writer The dress she created was loaded with meaning. She fashioned its bodice out of a shirt passed down to her from the generations of women in her family, including her mother and two sisters. She covered the skirt, made of a white fabric, with patches and mini-collages of the…

By Harry McCarthy ’13, Staff Writer As life and love loaded on the stress in heavy doses this fall, I turned to music (as usual) to find refuge.  There are only a few albums that I consider integral parts of my musical knowledge, and Blithe Field’s “Beautiful Wave ’74” is one of the best.  Striking…