Category: Commentary
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Bernie vs Hillary- Why Bernie is on the Rise
By Ellie Pitkowsky ’18, Staff Writer In the wake of yet another debate, one thing has become clear: Bernie Sanders, the once afterthought Vermont senator has demonstrated that he is not afraid to stand up to both debate hosts and opposing democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton. As the ever-important Iowa caucus fast approaches, new data suggests that…
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Why The US Should Accept Syrian Refugees
By Meghna Padmanabhan ’17 For many years, America has been the country of freedom and salvation for people escaping political, religious, or social oppression. American values include empathy, compassion, and a fight against discrimination. It was founded upon those escaping religious persecution in England in the early 1700’s and continues to be a beacon of…
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Crippled Republicans: How The Republican Party is Falling Apart
By Spencer Glassman ’19, Staff Writer Donald Trump has been the centerpiece of American political conversation since he declared his candidacy last June. He has also become the cover of a Republican party, who in large amounts disdains him. Donald Trump has become too extreme, with disregard for diplomacy and sensibility, creating a…
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C-Pan and Jocelyn Drink Tea: A discussion about restrictions on free speech
Welcome to the first segment of “C-Pan and Jocelyn Drink Tea.” C-Pan and Jocelyn are sitting side by side one chilly Sunday afternoon sipping tea, when they happen to come upon a particularly controversial topic. C-Pan: Dang, did I tell you what happened to me yesterday? Jocelyn: No, what? C-Pan: So I was in a…
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Dr. Antwi Akom: Racial and Environmental Pioneer
By Siddarth Tumu ’18, Middle School Editor “Your zip code determines your life expectancy.” On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Dr. Antwi Akom spoke at Newark Academy as the second speaker in the 2015-2015 Global Speaker Series. Dr. Akom is an Associate Professor at San Francisco University and Co-Founder of the Institute for Sustainable Economic, Educational,…
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The Advantages of a Technological Revolution
By Charles Pan ’18, Commentary Editor In the 21st century, technological devices have become much more efficient and convenient, so much so that we take this technology for granted in our everyday lives. At Newark Academy, there is nothing simpler than opening a laptop, pulling out a smartphone, or (for some) glancing at a smartwatch.…
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Disadvantages of the Technological Revolution
By Jocelyn Tolpin ’17, Commentary Editor During Morning Meeting the other day, some of our fellow classmates discussed their science internships, and Mr. Bitler gave a presentation on why technology is a great possible future career option. However, he gave a statistic that was a little bit unsettling: nearly half of all US jobs will be…
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Empty Pageantry for Paris
By Elias Neibart ’16, Staff Writer I am still sickened by the heinous acts of terror that occurred in Paris. With over 120 dead and over 300 injured, my heart and prayers are still with France and her people. In an attempt to show solidarity with the people of Paris, many Newark Academy students went…
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A Reflection on Dr. Eric Mandel
By Roman Wright ’19, Staff Writer Dr. Eric Mandel, a leading expert on Middle Eastern affairs, specifically the Iranian nuclear treaty, recently provided the Newark Academy community a rare opportunity to hear about the Iran deal from an intellectual perspective. His presentation revealed a brief history of the Middle East, the relationship between the United…
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The Race Conflict on College Campuses
By Meghna Padmanabhan ’17, Staff Writer The average student sees college as the culmination of all his/her tough years in high school, struggling through AP classes, sleepless nights, and the horrors of standardized testing. However, there is more to college than just getting in. The beginning of a new chapter of one’s life in college…