Category: Commentary
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The “Shadow Docket”: Decisions made in the dark
Many of us have heard about the Texas abortion law (Senate Bill 8) that went into effect on September 1st, banning abortions once cardiac activity can be detected in the embryo, usually around six weeks of pregnancy (before most women even know they’re pregnant). The law, which does not make exceptions for rape or incest…
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The Model Minority Myth: The Story of A Complicit America
By Michael Pyo ‘22, Media Editor In recent months, a call to stop anti-Asian racism and violence has spread throughout the country as a response to the 150% increase in Asian hate crimes in the U.S. in the past year alone. This increase in violence is due to racist rhetoric surrounding COVID-19, which former President…
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Equity and Inclusion at Newark Academy: A Reflection
By Annika Inampudi ‘21, Commentary Editor I’ve been at Newark Academy for seven years, just a little shy of a decade. Throughout my time here, NA and I have had some sort of symbiotic relationship — we’ve seen each other through our ups and downs, mishaps and accomplishments, our best and worst. And throughout it…
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Historicizing Asian Violence
By Dina Drogin ‘23, Commentary Writer On March 30th, Newark Academy held a meeting titled “Historicizing Asian Violence” that allowed students and faculty to discuss the shooting in Atlanta and the history of Anti-Asian hate in the context of patriarchy and white supremacy. Hate crimes against Asian Americans in New York City jumped from three…
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“Gifted Kid Burnout” – Do you have it?
By Catherine Orr ‘22, Commentary Editor The other day at the lunch table, as we were stressing over our grades, various assessments, and other responsibilities as juniors in high school, my friend announced, “I feel like I peaked academically in the fifth grade!” She meant it as a joke, but the more I thought about…
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Civil Discourse is Not Over: NA Students Lead the Conversation
By Catherine Orr ‘22, Commentary Editor The events that occurred on January 6th at the Capitol left people all across America feeling shaken, questioning the foundations of our institutions and the bounds by which our First Amendment rights should be held. As a result, young and old people alike were left wondering how to process…
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The Hypocrisy of the Capitol Breach
By Dina Drogin ‘23, Commentary Writer On January 6th, 2021, an image of white privilege was streamed on many televisions around the world. Thousands of Trump supporters tried to storm the Capitol, intending to stop the election certification of Joe Biden. Months previously, around the country, there had been “Black Lives Matter” protests, catalyzed by…
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When Does Free Speech Go Too Far?
by Annika Inampudi ’21, Commentary Editor Image courtesy of thebakerorange.com The biggest stereotype of Americans is that we’re expressive. We’re used to saying what we want, without any repercussions. From our snide remarks about our DMVs to our powerful critiques of American institutions, Americans are no stranger to the concept of free speech. It’s often…
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The Significance of Kamala Harris as Vice President
By Anika Lippke ‘24, Commentary Writer Former Senator and Vice President-elect Kamala Devi Harris has made history time and time again. Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris was the first Indian and second African American woman ever elected to the United States Senate. With the election of Joe Biden and Kamala…
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A Not-So Democratic Democracy
By Catherine Orr ‘22, Commentary Editor America is supposed to be the epitome of democracy, the shining beacon of hope for those lacking it. However, after this past election, we aren’t looking so democratic. You’ve probably heard of Trump’s refusal to concede defeat to Biden: complaining about the vote count, filing lawsuits to have ballots…