Monthly Archives: January 2019

“DO THE RIGHT THING” Essay by Taj Wilson ’19

Posted on January 29, 2019 by jparadis20

This essay by Taj Wilson was written for Ms. Mahoney’s Film Studies class about the role of character Radio Raheem in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Students had to analyze the choices in cinematography in connection with a single character in … Continue reading →

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Five Photographs by Meredith Janay ’22

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Stella Gilbert
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“Something Else” Personal Narrative by Isabela McNeilly-Anta ’23

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Stella Gilbert

Something Else         The loud bell hollered, dismissing all the students before our teacher could say another word. Everyone jumped up and the boys ran to go put sneakers on in a hurry, not wanting to be … Continue reading →

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“Oda a la Alcachofa” Video Poem by Ruthie Gu ’21

Posted on January 22, 2019 by abader20

This video poem by Ruthie Gu ’21 was a project for Señora Ortega’s Newark Academy Spanish 3 Honors class. Students were required to create a video poem based on work from some of the giants in the Spanish-speaking world: Lope … Continue reading →

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“hyacinths” poem by Alice Jiang ’19

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Stella Gilbert

hyacinths blue bulbs open               flesh for a piteous pot murmuring to be picked by the smartest taker my hands a basket to catch rain from the sky filled salt i’m full-time at this job of … Continue reading →

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“Flor de Lis” performed by Ledezma & Romay

Posted on January 14, 2019 by tjames

Djavan’s “Flor de Lis,” performed by Faculty Members Alexis Romay & Felipe Ledezma From Profe: “Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to play in the Big Fish orchestra conducted by Mr. Lal. During that time, I had the privilege … Continue reading →

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“Dragons, Drugs and Desertions” by Anonymous

Posted on January 7, 2019 by tjames

Beautifully complicated lies; An art form, really. You could call it perfected science. Einstein would have a field day. You are disgustingly intriguingly, Let me learn the ins and outs of your mind. I want to know what you were … Continue reading →

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Three Songs by Fiddleboy Blue Steve Miller

Posted on January 7, 2019 by tjames

Mr. Miller, musical wizard of the Maintenance Department, says of David Bowie’s song Heroes, “I love its conflicting messages – uplifting and depressing. Just like real life. Bowie was a master at that.” Mr. Miller describes his original fiddle song, … Continue reading →

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