Category: News
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The Nicaraguan Presidential Elections: The Ortega Dynasty
By Dean Tan ’18, News Editor On November 6, incumbent President Daniel Ortega was re-elected as President of Nicaragua. Ortega ran alongside his wife and incumbent vice president, Rosario Murillo, representing the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) party. In a landslide victory, Ortega received over 72% of the popular vote, defeating Maximo Rodriguez of the…
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The Dakota Access Pipeline: The Battle at Standing Rock
By William Corprew ’20, Staff Writer In early 2016, the Dakota Access Pipeline, a 3.7 billion dollar project owned by Energy Transfer Partners, was approved after several states resolved issues regarding eminent domain and permits. The underground pipeline will transport crude oil from the Bakken Oil Field in North Dakota through South Dakota and Iowa…
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3.1 Miles for 3,500 People: The Run for FOP Research
By Vikram Bala ‘20, Staff Writer Every year, on a chilly fall morning, a group comprised of Newark Academy students, alumni, avid runners, family members, and dogs come to the 5K Run for FOP Research. The first run took place in 2003, and was dedicated to alumnus Ian Cali, who was diagnosed with FOP. Whether…
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Remembering Janet Reno: Breaking the Barriers of Gender Inequality in U.S. Government
By Asha Varma ‘20, Staff Writer Gender inequality is an issue that the United States has continued to work towards improving. Even after her very recent death, Janet Reno has remained one of the most inspiring and powerful women to have served in the United States government since 1993. Reno was appointed the United States…
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An Insider’s View of China: Global Speaker Jianying Zha
By Alena Zhang ’18, News Editor The purpose of the Global Speaker Series is to expand the boundaries of dialogue and inspire global thinking in the NA community. On November 16, Jianying Zha, a Chinese-American journalist and non-fiction writer, visited NA as the second Global Speaker of the year. Zha’s speech, entitled “An Insider’s View…
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The Legacy of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej
by Carolyn Schachtel ’18, Staff Writer King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand assumed the throne at the age of 18, following the end of World War II and the sudden death of his brother, King Anada Mahidol. With little experience and very few guidelines on how to lead Thailand’s monarchical government, King Adulyadej overcame all odds…
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The October Aleppo Offensive: Syria’s Never-ending War
By Dean Tan ‘ 18, News Editor Since the start of the Syrian Civil War, the city of Aleppo has been the center of violence between rebel groups and the Syrian government, with thousands of civilians stuck amidst the escalating conflict. As of July 2012, the Battle of Aleppo has been an ongoing confrontation between…
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NA’s Natural Disaster Spotlight: Hurricane Matthew
by David You ‘19, Staff Writer Over the span of one and a half weeks, Hurricane Matthew devastated the Bahamas and the Southeastern border of the United States. The hurricane made landfall in Haiti on October 4 as a Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds up to 140 mph. Afterward, the hurricane moved up the…
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Clowning Around?: Killer Clowns and the NA Community
by Drew Flanagan ‘19, Staff Writer The creepy clown is not a new image in the minds of Americans, but it is one that has suddenly come to life these past few weeks. According to The New York Times, the concept of “phantom clowns” was coined in 1980 in response to an incident of a…
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4,000 Words in 5 Minutes: IB Extended Essay Night
by Alena Zhang ‘18, News Editor On September 29, over thirty Newark Academy seniors gathered around Kaltenbacher Hall in preparation for Extended Essay night. IB Diploma candidates, clad in semi-formal attire, were accompanied by dozens of supportive parents and NA juniors. The 4,000 word Extended Essay paper gave students an opportunity to research, write, and…