By Carolyn Schachtel ’18, Staff Writer  Following NA’s own Protest Day, it is important to reflect on the significance of protesting in communities around the world. Through protest, individuals have the opportunity to defend their beliefs, ignite change, and encourage others to speak up against injustice. In recent news, the people of Romania have taken…

By Simon Gorbaty ’19, Staff Writer Although the average U.S. citizen may not recognize her name, Marine Le Pen, the head of France’s National Party, has received immense support since announcing her presidential candidacy on February 5th. Le Pen’s popularity reflects the rise of anti-globalism, nationalism, and populism as major political forces across the world.…

By David You ‘19, Staff Writer As of 2017, Newark Academy’s Mock Trial team has been the Essex County Mock Trial Champion for seven years straight. Recently, Mock Trial has seen continued success under the direction of Mr. Hawk as well as lead attorneys Will Hayward ‘18 and Amanda Cohen ‘18. Most importantly, it would…

By Alena Zhang ’18, News Editor The sixty-degree weather on February 8th certainly forecasted a warm and spirited welcome to this year’s third Global Speaker. Spanish teacher Mr. Romay (also known as Profé) welcomed clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer Paquito D’Rivera to the NA stage with musical performances as well as a Q-and-A session. In the…

By Dean Tan ’18, News Editor The Newark Academy Panasonic Team, a group of dedicated robotics experts and aspiring engineers, is in its fourth year of competition in Panasonic Creative Design Challenge. Throughout the winter, the Panasonic Team tirelessly designs, builds, and tests a robot to prepare for competition against other schools in the spring.…

By Spencer Wang ‘19, Staff Writer On April 6, 2016, Mark Zuckerberg posted an announcement celebrating a new function on the Facebook platform: Facebook Live. This new release on both the Facebook website and app allows for live videos to be taken and broadcasted to followers. Zuckerberg compared it to “having a TV camera in…

By Alena Zhang ’18, News Editor  Every winter, hundreds of young adults across the country participate in a competition called Poetry Out Loud.  Starting their freshman year, NA students spend about a week memorizing a poem in order to recite in front of their English classes. From there, one student from each class advances to…

By Zachary Burd ‘19, Staff Writer In 2007, a $335 million power plant was built by the United States for use by the Afghan military. It is abandoned now, gradually collecting dust. American taxpayers have also funded a $150 million residential complex in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. It houses only ten Department of Defense employees. In…

By Dean Tan ’18, News Editor  On January 6, 2017, Esteban Santiago-Ruiz arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on a one-way flight from Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Santiago retrieved his semi-automatic pistol from his baggage and loaded it in the bathroom, then proceeded to open fire in the crowded airport for over a minute. Panic quickly…

By Christina Lu ’17, Staff Writer Revolution Week is one of the most integral components of Newark Academy’s proactive and energetic culture. As its name suggests, Revolution Week is a five-day-long event that focuses on a wide range of themes, spanning from social justice and education issues, to medical and environmental issues.  It provides every…