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Reflecting on Sustainability at NA
By: Navyaa Jain ‘23, Commentary Editor In my first week as a freshman at NA, I heard a conversation that sums up the NA student body: two students wanted to attend a climate rally for high schoolers but were worried about missing school. Eventually, this small chat gained so much traction that a large group…
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Let’s De-stress The Seniors!
By: Alyssa Rubin ‘23, Commentary Editor The fall of senior year is challenging. Between assessments, extracurriculars, and many adults asking what college you’re applying to, it can become difficult to resist the urge to scream, “Just leave me alone!” Feelings of apprehension and confusion are normal, but they don’t have to take over your entire…
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From Our Great-Grandparents to the Olympic Slopes
By Emily Qin ‘25, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Annice Lyn How likely is it for audiences to support their country of residence as opposed to a foreign one in international competitions? For example, in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, audiences had the chance to watch athletes like Kamila Valieva and Mikaela Shiffrin compete for…
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Revisiting the Classics: A More Inclusive Disney Story
By Ivie Drogin ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Fanart of Disney Princesses of Color Image courtesy of change.org Many of the classic Disney movies that we grew up with are evolving to reflect the cultural push to create more inclusive stories. In recent years, Disney princess movies have started to move away from the…
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Social Media and the Misinterpretation of Squid Game
By Lauren Siegel ‘23, Arts and Entertainment Editor Image courtesy of The Tab Since its release onto Netflix on September 17th, 2021, the South Korean television show Squid Game has become a world-renowned hit. Reaching over 111 million accounts within its first month on the platform, the show currently stands as Netflix’s biggest debut ever.…
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The Evolution of the Pit Band on Broadway
By Kieri Keys ‘24, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Scene from The Band’s Visit, an award winning musical story of a lost Egyptian police band (Ahron R. Foster) Stage musicals traditionally have three separate elements: the band, the crew, and the talent. Ever since its creation for opera in 1637, the pit band has been…
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Celebrity House Tours: A Wondrous Haven of Hedonistic Delight
By Rebecca Shan ‘23, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Image courtesy of Architectural Digest Dakota Johnson’s outdoor furniture is constructed from the wood of Winston Churchill’s yacht, her kitchen is painted a perfect green, and she loves limes. Released in March of 2020, a tour of Johnson’s house for Architectural Digest’s Open Door web series…
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Our Very Own State Champions
Kate Fishbone ‘22, Sports Section Editor Following an abbreviated 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newark Academy Girls’ Tennis Team looked to come out strong in 2021 and cherish the full season. Despite the brevity of last season, the girls finished with a winning record, ranked third in the American Division and fourth…
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Science is Slipping Through Our Fingers
By Emily Qin ‘25, Commentary Staff Writer I bet you didn’t know thaton November 18th, Earth experienced its longest partial lunar eclipse in over five hundred years, also known as 2021’s Beaver Moon. Scientists all over the world, from the United States to Mexico to Thailand, were eager to witness this historic event, and some…
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The Dilemma of Adult Actors Playing Teenage Characters
Alyssa Rubin ‘23, Commentary Staff Writer It’s not uncommon to watch a show advertised for teenagers and set in a high school yet notice that the actor’s appearance may be significantly different from that of an actual teen. While they may be playing a 16-year-old, the actor or actress might actually be in their twenties…