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“Jack in a Mysterious World” by Evan Wong ’24

Posted on January 23, 2023 by byun24@newarka.edu

Enjoy Evan’s gripping rendition of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Jack and the Mysterious World Jack was raised with almost nothing, each meal at most being a stale piece of bread, and most days even nothing. His father was no more … Continue reading →

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Monomyth by Lily Sternlieb ’24

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Flannery James

Sophomore Lily Sternlieb recently completed the June Term course “One with the Force: Creative Writing with Mythology,” taught by Profe, Ms. James, and Ms. Sarmiento. In addition to learning how to juggle and solve a Rubik’s cube, Lily learned about … Continue reading →

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Poetry Collection by Willow Palmer ’23

Posted on June 7, 2022 by njain23

For her creative writing class’s final project, Willow Palmer created a collection of poems around her central idea of death. Using different styles of writing, the poems beautifully demonstrate how poetry can be enhanced by the visual art around the … Continue reading →

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“Brace Face,” a personal narrative by Olivia Palker ’24

Posted on February 8, 2022 by ibecker24

“When I first got my braces on, it was October of eighth grade. That October was a turning point in my whole middle school experience: for once, I had one of those tightly knit group of friends plastered on movie posters, two best friends that knew me better than I knew myself, people I could call countless hours every day, obnoxious bright neon tie-dye t-shirts, and newly secured braces to close the immature gaps in my teeth…” Continue reading →

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“The Towers,” Creative Nonfiction by Marina Chernin ’23

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Stella Gilbert

He stands, fading under the flaming red sky, which streaks the river below with shades oforange and pink and yellow. Boats drift behind him, peacefully unaware, and his fellowcountrymen amble down the bridge he has found himself on. The low … Continue reading →

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“One,” Personal Narrative by Harold Fullilove ’23

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Stella Gilbert

Three inches in size and dark gray in color, a small figurine of a rhinoceros was myprized possession during my infancy. My sister had used it for a project she had inschool, and when she finally got her grade back … Continue reading →

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“Swamped,” a Personal Narrative by Zinnia Magill ’24

Posted on October 19, 2021 by azhou22

Enjoy this personal narrative below, which was written by Zinnia Magill from the Class of 2024 for her Creative Writing class. You’re looking at a picture someone drew. It’s a person sitting in a chair. They’resitting inside they’re own mind … Continue reading →

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Poetry by Olivia Madreperla ’21

Posted on February 25, 2021 by jzhou21

Enjoy this collection of poetry, written by Olivia Madreperla ’21. Sanity is a fleeting thing Sanity is a fleeting thing Like a susurrate in the night A guttural bellow to the moon The residue of a supernova Sanity is a … Continue reading →

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“Devotion” by Annika Inampudi

Posted on March 4, 2020 by jzhou21

“Foreign romance. The end of the world. A murderous plant. An impossible heist, a burning building. Pygmalion, with a twist.” Annika Inampudi ’21 is a poet and writer. She has been nationally recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards … Continue reading →

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“raven quills” by Anonymous

Posted on December 2, 2019 by jzhou21

raven quills i miss your bright smile,your hair black like raven quills,trueness in your eyes. every momentthat i cannot be with youmakes my heart go still, and i never knowif i will see you again.i just pray to god. when … Continue reading →

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Poetry by Dr. LaPadula

Posted on October 1, 2019 by jzhou21

Something You Once — loved had the taste of magnolia tree petalsthat shook the top of the staircasein the hour of classes ending and sundown — feared walked with the sound of leaveslike broken-backed, forgotten Latina conjugation neither feminine nor … Continue reading →

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“Melania,” Poem by Alizah Rizvhi ’20

Posted on May 28, 2019 by jparadis20

Melania by Alizah Rizvi I stand behind him–tall, proud, and beautiful under the dismal sky. Thousands of people pool out front. Red hats sprinkled throughout. They delight. Not for me, I remind myself. Breath held. I remain frozen in his steps. … Continue reading →

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