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The Official Newark Academy Newspaper

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  • COVID-19’s Relationship with the Environment

    COVID-19’s Relationship with the Environment

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    By Yasmeena Sharif ’23, News Writer Recently, the virus known as COVID-19 has caused many people to practice self-isolation, or in other words, staying home as much as possible. As a result, the amount of pollution in today’s world has greatly decreased. Because carbon emissions and motorway traffic are falling, the quality of air has…

  • Remembering Ellis Marsalis

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    By Ben Chaddha News Editor ‘21  Jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, died April 1 from Covid-19. Marsalis was a master piano player and a renowned educator in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. Four of Mr. Marsalis’ sons became jazz musicians themselves, marking the Marsalis family as a key “jazz family.” Mr. Marsalis’ son Wynton became…

  • Meet the Young Activists Leading the Climate Strike

    Meet the Young Activists Leading the Climate Strike

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    By Trisha Bala ’22, News Section Editor Ever since she began her climate strikes in 2018, Greta Thunberg has become a household name. In just 16 months, Greta went from an unknown schoolgirl striking outside the Swedish Parliament to a famous international activist. Greta goes on strike from school every Friday and has inspired many…

  • Coronavirus and the Economy

    Coronavirus and the Economy

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    By Ben Chaddha ’21, News Section Editor As the Wuhan virus becomes more prominent, people are wondering whether it will escalate to a global pandemic. Many news sources such as The Economist and CNBC say that this is probable or even extremely likely. As the general public becomes more aware of the dangers of the…

  • Death of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi

    Death of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi

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    By Trisha Bala ’22, News Editor On Sunday, October 27, President Trump announced the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Trump called Baghdadi the “world’s number one terrorist” while announcing his death on television. Baghdadi reportedly “blew himself up” after running into a tunnel where he detonated an explosive vest, killing himself and three…

  • Newark: A History and Stigma

    Newark: A History and Stigma

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    By Yasmeena Sharif ’23 News Writer The goal of Newark Academy’s 2019-2020 community service program is to encourage and develop a history with the city of its origin, Newark, New Jersey.  According to Lilly Rosenberg ‘20, who is now serving her third year on the Community Service Council, “It’s so important that this school recognizes…

  • The State of College Entrance Exams

    The State of College Entrance Exams

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    By Ben Chaddha, News Editor ‘21 SAT and ACT review books high school students use to study for the exam Image via Stack.com  For over half a century, college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT have been administered to high school students. These standardized exams were thought to level the playing field between…

  • Eliud Kipchoge Breaks the Two Hour Barrier in Vienna

    Eliud Kipchoge Breaks the Two Hour Barrier in Vienna

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    By Juliet Bu ‘23, News Writer Eliud Kipchoge on the Final Stretch of the Marathon Source: Abc. news On Saturday, October 12th, Eliud Kipchoge sprinted across the finish line of a 26.2 mile course in Vienna, Austria. Upon crossing under the arch, the crowd erupted as they saw his time. He had run a marathon…

  • Chaos in Syria: The Prevailing Kurdish-Turkish Conflict

    Chaos in Syria: The Prevailing Kurdish-Turkish Conflict

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    By Max Gorbaty ‘22, News Writer A map conveys where various forces are positioned along Turkey’s border with northeastern Syria (Bbc.com) Upon the withdrawal of the majority of US armed forces from Syria in early October, Turkey pushed a new offensive against Kurdish troops along the Turkey-Syria border. This event is only the most recent…

  • Sage Dining Services

    Sage Dining Services

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    By Ben Chaddha ’21 and Trisha Bala ’22, News Editors         For 25 years, the Browers have served Newark Academy every day for lunch. The cafeteria itself is a family business. They’ve been accommodating for events and allergies. Everyday, NA community members are greeted with smiling faces from the staff in the lunchroom, and many…