Category: News
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Color, Carpeting, and Comfortable Spaces
By Peyton Fisher ’27 News Editor Music in the front hallway of the school? Red lockers instead of beige ones? Carpeted hallways radiating red and gray? Bright red chairs in the library and Kaltenbacher Hall? Newark Academy’s Upper School is beginning to resemble the Middle School. As the new Head of School, Mr. Tom Ashburn…
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NA Students and Alumni Connect Through Deli Discussions
By Samanvi Valiveti ’28, News Staff Writer High schoolers often have countless questions about life after graduation and their future. Alumni, who were once in the same position as them, can give them some much-needed insight. The Deli Discussion series at Newark Academy, which started last year in November 2024, brings successful NA alumni to…
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Hurricane Erin and Natural Disasters As a Result of Climate Change
By Peyton Fisher ’27, News Editor In August 2025, Hurricane Erin wreaked destruction and chaos everywhere it went. The East Coast bore the brunt of the damage. As reported by USA Today, two of the hardest-hit areas were along the Outer Banks barrier islands of North Carolina, where “waves crashed into beachfront homes and made…
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From D.C. to Morris County: How Politics Shape Our Museums
By Shane Feinstein ’27, News Editor According to whitehouse.gov, the Trump administration has been moving to change or eliminate Smithsonian exhibits that “divide Americans based on race” or “degrade shared American values.” In a Truth Social post, Trump said these exhibits are too “woke” and place too much emphasis on “how bad slavery was.” The…
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Justin Trudeau Steps Down as Canada’s Prime Minister
Claire Wong ’25, News Section Editor Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation. (Image courtesy of the New York Times) On January 6, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an unexpected announcement: he will step down as both the leader of Canada and the head of Canada’s Liberal Party—a decision that marks the end of a…
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NA Theatre: The Process By Which Productions Are Selected
Peyton Fisher ’27, News Staff Writer Cast and Crew of Midsummer/Jersey. (Image courtesy of Mr. Worrell) The school’s musical this last winter was “Urinetown,” a satirical comedy mocking the legal system, capitalism, and more. Last fall’s play was Midsummer/Jersey, which puts a Jersey Shore spin on Shakespeare’s renowned comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” But how…
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California Wildfires: The Climate Crisis Ahead
Hildana Gezahegn ’27, News Staff Writer A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, Los Angeles (Image Courtesy of NBC) NBC reported in late January that the Santa Ana winds have died down across the Los Angeles area, which has helped firefighters bring around 40,000 acres of wildfires under control. The fires have killed…
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Bringing NYC and NJ Sustainability to NA
Aami Dahiya ’26, News Staff Writer Tree-planting as part of the PlaNYC initiative (Image courtesy of City Life Organization) As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, communities throughout New York City and New Jersey have introduced new initiatives to create healthier, more sustainable spaces. These efforts, which aim to reduce pollution and improve urban…
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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns, Raising Mixed Reactions
Claire Wong ’25, News Section Editor Tyra Banks, alongside other Victoria Secret ‘Angels,’ celebrating the end of this year’s VS fashion show (Image courtesy of People.com) After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show made its highly anticipated return on October 15, 2024. Since 1995, the lingerie brand’s annual show has been a cultural…
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Homelessness in America and How NA Can Do Our Part
Peyton Fisher ’27, News Staff Writer An encampment in Newark (Image Courtesy of The Healthcare Foundation of NJ) Community service is an integral factor in supporting local populations in need. Homeless communities are some of the populations that would especially benefit from volunteering. Homelessness in America has seen drastic increases ever since the pandemic.…