By James Damiano ’11, Arts & Entertainment Editor The spotlight of Broadway is now focused on Julie Taymor’s new rock musical, “Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark.”  Based on the original Marvel comic, “Spiderman” incorporates both music and lyrics composed by U2 members Bono and the Edge.  Notably, the show holds the record for the most…

By Robin Giles ’12, Staff Writer If you’ve walked through the arts wing recently, you may have noticed the rather cryptic quotation painted on the wall.  It is in fact not vandalism (as hypothesized by some), but one of Emily Ullmann’s contributions to the recently displayed senior gallery exhibit.  She, like many IB artists, is…

By Tara Gadde ’11, Arts & Entertainment Editor & Sydney Sheehan ’14, Staff Writer As the new Spring semester is under way, it is time to recognize the familiar faces that will grace the stage for their final show: the NA Senior IB dancers. Every year a select few are chosen to be in this…

By Carissa Szlosek ’12, Staff Writer As you walk through Newark Academy’s arts wing on a given day, you might notice students dancing, singing, and reading through lines.  There is undeniable excitement as actors prepare for this year’s musical, “The Sound of Music.”  Though many talented and hardworking actors comprise the cast of this year’s…

By Robin Giles ’12, Staff Writer In many ways, Darren Aronofsky’s psychological horror Black Swan is as compelling as it is disturbing.  Chronicling the mental collapse of ballet dancer Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) as she prepares for the lead role in Swan Lake, the film is a dark exploration of a realm where beauty and…

By Rachel DeChiara ’13, Staff Writer Even the most magical fantasies seem to end in corruption and darkness, as evident in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1, the most recent installment of the epic Harry Potter series. Yet for many viewers, this marks a remarkable change from the original Harry Potter film, released…

By Sydney Altschuler ’12, Staff Writer ‘Tis the season—the holiday season, of course!  With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas all occurring in November and December, this is a time for pep and cheer.  We can always count on good food, family, and gifts to create holiday spirit, but this season, holiday trends are moving in a…

By Nitika Kaul ’12, Staff Writer This year’s Fall Dance Concert was filled with blasts from the past, with the students performing pieces that had been showcased in previous concerts. The theme of the concert was one of celebrating dance’s fifteen year anniversary at NA.  As Ms. Lux explained at the concert, dance is the…

By Tara Gadde ’11, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Sydney Sheehan ’14, Staff Writer This year the McGraw Art Gallery themed exhibit will be showcasing Newark Academy’s motto, “Ad Lumen,” in the most literal sense. Here are four things you should know about this year’s selection: The theme: light. Charged with possibilities, this year’s theme…