January 2024
The Navigator
Fall 2023 Edition
By The Students, For The Students
Mr. Vincent Selected as USA Debate Coach By Andrew Brandt ‘25 As of the 2023 school year, Newman’s Director of Speech and Debate—Mr. Vincent—is now the head coach of the USA Debate team, taken over eleven years ago by the National Speech and Debate Association to bring together the United States’ best debaters. The USA team and international community uses the World Schools Debate format, where teams of five people debate both prepared and impromptu motions (topics), which can range from international policy to school sports. Mr. Vincent highlights that “World Schools Debate is different to most American debate formats because it highly emphasizes the importance of being a global citizen and truly mastering the art of persuasion.” The team is composed of twelve debaters from seven states, all of which have been highly successful in Speech and Debate at the national level. Mr. Vincent emphasizes that “there is something really unique about the opportunity to bring together twelve students from across the country and create a cohesive team.” The USA team has already achieved success as they championed the Greenhill Classic. The team resources and the support they receive from dedicated parents contributes to a competitive yet inviting atmosphere. Mr. Vincent describes the team as a “family unit” who all support each other in the pursuit of success. This December, the team is heading to Croatia to compete against multiple other international teams, so please wish Mr. Vincent luck!
By Alisa Houghtaling ‘23
Should All Standardized Tests be Timed? Why some colleges and universities are moving away from requiring students to submit standardized test scores. By Lauren Klebba ‘24 I’ve always been the student who runs out of time on assessments and, for a while, I thought that meant I wasn’t as smart as the other students. After years of degrading self talk, I realized that speed was not equivalent to intelligence, even though standardized tests often reward speed with higher scores. I recently came across an article in the New York Times talking about time-tests and how they tend to reward students with more confidence and speed. In his opinion piece, Adam Grant notes: “Although it pays to be quick, it also pays to be determined, disciplined and dependable” (Grant). This idea really resonates with me as I am getting ready to apply to colleges this fall. Although most of the schools I will apply to are test-optional or do not require me to submit scores, I have still taken the SAT and ACT multiple
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times. Each time, I have run out of time on at least one of the sections. It just felt like there was not enough time to finish even though I was working as fast as I could. When my scores came back, I felt like they didn’t represent me as a student because my strengths tend to be my attention to detail, perseverance, and thinking deeply about more complex topics. I felt like the tests did not give me the opportunity to demonstrate these strengths in the same way that the grades I earn throughout a school year give more of a comprehensive view of me as a student. No matter if I decide to submit my scores or not, I’m happy lots of colleges are recognizing that standardized test scores may not be the best measure of a students ability to succeed at their institution.
News/Current Events
A WGA picketer demonstrates the fallibilities of the use of AI in scriptwriting. (Ashley Landis); A WGA writer joins a line of picketers who are demanding fair pay for their work. (Los Angeles Times)
Hollywood’s Writers and Authors Switch Their Pens for Pickets Writers and actors are demanding fair pay and protections in recompense for their work. By Morgan Breaux ‘26 In September, experts could not foresee an end to the Hollywood strikes. However, new agreements between the involved parties seemingly predict a de-escalation of conflict. The 2023 writers and author’s strikes in Hollywood are the first Hollywood work stoppage in the last 16 years. What circumstances led to the month-long strike and what solutions are being organized?
support from several actors. On May 2nd, the strikes officially stopped work and late night programs ended. Over the course of the next month, certain production companies, the hosts of TV shows, and the hosts of awards shows began to side with the WGA. Surprisingly, a few hosts decided to step down from their positions to stand in solidarity with the authors and script-writers.
Today’s current events can be traced back to March 7th, 2023, when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced that nearly 99% of its members desired increased pay, staffing requirements, and protections from AI job interference. The WGA is a collective group that represents writers in film, television, radio, and online media from the East and West sides of the country.
Shortly thereafter, 98% of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to go on strike (for most of the same reasons as the WGA) if an agreement with the AMPTP was not reached by June 30th. Seven days before the deadline, the Directors Guild of America agreed to a new contract with the AMPTP in which wage increases, better residuals, and protections against AI tools were ensured.
Writers were especially concerned about the use of AI in the film industry. Aside from script writing, film makers use AI to efficiently create backdrops and props from scratch, with minimal human involvement. This use of AI significantly reduced production times for films and was relatively inexpensive. Thus, the WGA brought their qualms to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) around the middle of March, and negotiations eventually stalled. By May 1st, 2023, the groups failed to create an agreement in time to meet their previously scheduled deadline. Subsequently, the WGA strikes were approved by a 97.9% vote of the WGA members. After the movement’s commencement, the strike received
In July, a news report from Deadline added kindling to the flame. The author proclaimed that Hollywood production studios planned to let writers go broke before reaching an agreement. As one would predict, the AMPTP publicly refuted this claim. On the 13th of June, the members of SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA on strike, resulting in an indefinite cessation in movie and television production. Even though the movie was already produced, the cast of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster movie, Oppenheimer, walked out of the film’s UK premiere. In late July, SAG-AFTRA expanded the reach of the strike and threatened social media
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influencers. SAG-AFTRA warned that social media influencers will be barred from SAG-AFTRA if they promote or collaborate with any blacklisted studios or streaming platforms. In early August, the WGA and AMPTP finally held a negotiation meeting, but while the AMPTP agreed to a few of the WGA’s requests, including the request for protections against AI, the AMPTP was not willing to discuss any of the WGA’s other proposals. Thus, by August 9th, the strike reached its 100th day, and there was no foreseeable end. One hundred days in, the strike had a devastating cost for California’s economy, it suffered an economic loss of three billion. For companies like Warner Bros, the strike will make them lose $500 million in potential profits from their yearly estimated earnings. Reaching a deal between the WGA and the AMPTP is particularly important, because it means that the AMPTP can focus on reaching a deal with SAG-AFTRA as well. For a while, there was no foreseeable end due to the persistence of both sides but recent developments indicate otherwise. After five days of continuous negotiations, the WGA released a statement that explained an agreement was reached, pending drafting and finalizations. After finalization but before implementation, the agreement must be ratified through a vote by WGA members. Despite the creation of an agreement, members of the WGA will remain on strike until they are authorized to return to work by the Guild. However, as of September 25, 2023, writers placed down their WGA pickets and joined the SAG-AFTRA picketers who supported the WGA months beforehand.
News/Current Events Democrat or Republican: You Decide. What political party do you ascribe to? By Grace Carmody ‘24 In 2023, politics—and what political party one aligns themselves with—is an incredibly taboo topic. As the United States political scene has continued to grow more bipartisan, it can be difficult for students and new-voters to know what political party they align themselves with. Thus, this article sets out to explain the different political parties that exist within the United States, and help you to understand—and maybe even choose—your political beliefs, and what party you align yourself with. The Democratic party—represented by the symbol of the donkey and the color blue—was created in 1828, and is the oldest active voter-based political party in the world. Put simply, Democrats believe in “expansion.” The Democratic party argues for higher taxes, strong governmental involvement (this usually applies to things like public education, healthcare funded by the government, etc), and overall, supports a mixed Capitalist economy. On social issues, the Democratic party tends to also have more “expanded” political views. Advocating for the legalization of abortion, marjuana, expanding LGBTQIA+ rights, and for a more lenient and liberal approach to the criminal justice and immigration system. Obviously, members of the Democratic party vary in what they believe—those who are more moderate and conservative Democrats might oppose abortion after a certain period (some even oppose it all together), or disagree with criminal justice reform, taking a “tough on crime” approach, whilst more liberal leaning democrats might believe in the legalization of marjuana, without exceptions, or the complete abolition of ICE. Commonly, Democrats are falsely accused of being “communists” or “socialists,” for believing in higher taxes, and better public facilities; however, most Democrats are staunchly anti-Communist, and hard-core supporters of regulated Capitalism. To many people, Democrats are incredibly “liberal” and “left-leaning,” when in reality American democrats fall under a more moderate political umbrella when comparing their beliefs on a global scale. The Republican party—represented by the symbol of the elephant and the color red—has existed since 1854, and originally organized to support the abolition of slavery. Put simply, Republicans believe in “conservation.” The Republican party often stands in stark contrast to the Democratic party, believing in fiscal conservatism, lower taxes, smaller government, and unregulated Capitalism (which implies less regulations on large business and
corporations, and restrictions on labor unions). The Republican party has a fairly complicated relationship when it comes to social issues—being the party to officially abolish slavery, the Republican party stands for individual rights and freedoms. Despite this, Republicans often have more “conservative” views on social issues: believing in increased restrictions over abortion, stronger police force and immigration institutions, and limitation of certain social programs like affirmative actions and welfare. Just as members of the Democratic party vary in their political beliefs, so do members of the Republican party. More conservative or moderate Republicans believe in extremely small government, and the criminalization of all abortion, whilst, more liberal leaning Republicans simply believe in lower taxes to aid in the economy, but support abortion, etc. Commonly, Republicans get the false representation of being only white, conservative, Christians, who hold incredibly hateful beliefs, but the Republican party is a diverse party with a wide range of beliefs. There exists numerous independent parties—neither fitting under the Republican or Democratic umbrella—which advocate for vastly different political actions. The more conservative independent parties are the Libertarian Party, which promotes extremely unregulated capitalism (often referred to as Laissez-Faire Capitalism), non-interventionism by the government, and the limiting of the government and its institutions. The Constitution Party, another conservative independent party, which believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution—this party advocates for the protection of private property and individuals second amendment rights, as well as the criminalization of abortion, and the belief that marriage is only between one man and one female. The centrist independent parties—those who hold beliefs in both the Democratic and Republican party–are the Alliance Party and the Unity Party. The Alliance party, formed in 2019, believes in “inclusive Capitalism” which emphasizes the protection and support of people, the planet, and profit, in order to make society a better place. The Unity Party, formed in 2004, claims to be “different” than other independent parties—promising to put the humanity and protection of the people over the protection of the dollar. Overall, they make the claim that they
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exist to protect and solve issues facing America now: global warming, war, and more. Liberal—or “leftist”—independent parties that exist are: The Green Party, The Working Families Party, The Working Class Party, and The Communist Party USA. The Green Party, the party that originally proposed the “Green New Deal,” believes in grassroots democracy, social justice and equality, ecological wisdom and protection of the environment, diversity, and global responsibility. The Working Families Party and the Working Class Party, two minor political parties, endorse and support the protection of the multiracial working class, and the working class in general. Their main focus is about ensuring that large-corporations aren’t dominating the political scene, and instead the government works by the people for the people. Finally, The Communist Party USA, is an extreme-leftist grassroots political organization that believes in the elimination of private wealth from stock speculation, the abolition of private ownership of large corporations, and reducing the exploitation of workers. All of these independent parties exist to give voices to those who don’t necessarily fit into the box of “Republican” or “Democrat;” however, it has been incredibly difficult for these independent parties to gain power, because of the strong two-party system. It can be difficult to align yourself with a certain political party. Oftentimes we are inclined to blindly follow the beliefs of our parents, agree with the ideas and opinions of our friends, or do, and vote for, who is easiest—or most popular. Despite this, I urge you to ask yourself: what do I truly believe? Not what your parents or friends believe, not what you’ve been told to believe, and not what you think is the “cool” thing to believe. Do your research, ask questions, and seek out more information. Because, at the end of the day, when you step into that voting booth, it’s you who are voting. Not anybody else. When you vote, you are not just exercising a constitutional right, but are influencing your future, your friend’s future, your children’s future, and the future of the United States of America.
Lifestyle Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice By Lilly Pollack ‘26 For many New Orleanians, fall begins unnoticed because of the continuous hot temperature and humid weather; however, when the pumpkin spice season comes around, the sweet sense of fall is in the air. Twenty years ago, in 2003, Starbucks introduced the first Pumpkin Spice Latte that has quickly become a “cultural phenomenon” in recent years (Luse, et al.). Being the first company to commercialize the fall season latte, they have since sold over 420 million cups in the United States. Between 2015 to 2018, the pumpkin spice product market has seen a $300 million dollar growth. Many fast food spots have added to their menu in order to keep up with the popular trend: Dairy Queen, Dunkin’, Smoothie King, Krispy Kreme, Jamba Juice, and the Cheesecake Factory.
Le Bal: A Night of Elegance and Fashion By Marie Wilder ‘24 In the dazzling realm of high society events, one soirée stands out as the mark of glamor and sophistication—the illustrious “Le Bal des Débutantes.” The year 2023 brought forth a spectacle that left fashionistas swooning. Fashion socialites and members of high society alike converged on the sumptuous venue, transforming it into a haven of haute couture. The red carpet was a runway of dreams, where every step was a statement and every twirl a testament to the daunting prowess of the young debutantes. The theme for the evening was “Timeless Elegance,” and the guests took it as their mission to embody the spirit of eras gone by, with a modern twist, of course. The ladies shimmered in gowns adorned with sequins, lace, and feathers that whispered tales of romance and opulence. Jean-Paul Gautier to Christian Dior, these young ladies were dressed in high couture gowns, a stark difference from the common white ball gown of most debutantes. Since this event is aimed as a charity event for the high-class members of society, from princesses to duchesses to prominent families, these girls were classy and elegant and gave generous donations to the cardiology research unit ARCFA of Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, which specializes in care for children with heart defects all over the world.
The gentlemen were not to be outdone, stepping onto the red carpet in bespoke tuxedos that gave charm and sophistication. Classic black and white were the order of the evening, with subtle variations in lapel styles and tie choices showcasing the gentlemen’s flair. It was a symphony of tailored perfection, a visual feast for those who appreciate the fine art of menswear, but not to outshine the ladies. As the night unfolded, the dance floor became a stage for elegance in motion. Waltzes, foxtrots, and tangos filled the air, transporting everyone to a bygone era where refinement and grace ruled the dance floor. One couldn’t help but be captivated by the effortless charm of the soirée’s attendees. From titans of industry to scions of old-money families, everyone was united by a common love for style and sophistication. As the clock struck midnight, signaling the end of the festivities, the guests dispersed into the night, their hearts filled with the memories of an evening that transcended time. Le Bal 2023 had not only been a celebration of fashion and high society; it was a testament to the enduring allure of elegance, a reminder that in a world that often moves too fast, there’s something timeless about the beauty of a well-dressed moment.
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For many, there is a psychological reason behind the love of pumpkin spice. There is emotional value associated with products that are only available during certain seasons. The limited time offer drives consumers to buy excess over the short period of time when the pumpkin spice product arrives back on the shelf in late August. Along with the economic techniques, the pumpkin spice flavor is strongly associated with the sense of smell and memories. Researchers say that at the end of long summers, the upcoming fall season can be summoned by our sense of smell and associate pumpkin spice with fall memories. For New Orleanians, it is highly probable that through the long, occasionally dreadful summers, we take advantage of the pumpkin spice season when the cool weather of the fall season arrives in late October. Joyful fall activities such as Halloween and Thanksgiving are quickly approaching, and pumpkin spice is a great addition to the colorful season!
Lifestyle What to Watch in 2024
Wonka: An Enchantingly Sweet Delight
New year, new you, new terrible spinoffs By Lexie Toshav ‘26 As the Golden Globes marked the start of the awards season, we watched as celebrity hosts celebrated the best of 2023’s movies with some of the worst jokes imaginable. With that in mind, maybe we should put last year behind us in favor of the hits expected this year. Unfortunately, however, studios rarely release detailed information on movies before 6 months in advance, so we only really know what to expect through June. Here’s a (heavily biased) list of what the first half of 2024 will have to offer in terms of movies. Mean Girls Based on the musical based on the wildly popular movie based on the hit parenting book, Tina Fey returns with a movie critics say is 90% as good as the original with 100% more musical numbers. Though most of the musical aspects were strategically omitted from the trailers, fans swarmed the theaters anyway. It’s safe to say this movie is out of the burn book for now. Madame Web The latest in the Spiderman-but-without-Spiderman series, Madame Web steps from side character to center stage as a future-seeing spider woman. Starring Dakota Johnson and releasing on Valentine’s Day, only time will tell if this is another Venom or another Morbius. Dune: Part Two An ever present reminder that Hollywood is running out of ideas, the Dune saga continues, bringing the second half of the novel to the big screen. It releases on the first day of March, adding Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken to the already star-studded cast. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire In case we weren’t sure who won the first time, the colossi return in late March, but not to battle each other. Instead, they’ll take on the biggest, most powerful monster of all, as long as Warner Bros has the rights. Challengers A tennis prodigy/coach (played by Zendaya) finds herself in a love triangle with her husband, a former tennis player, and his best friend, who, despite being awful at tennis, is her ex-boyfriend. How will she choose? Can Tom Holland play tennis? Watch the movie in late April to discover the answer to the first question. Back to Black This biopic, releasing in May, starring Marisa Abela follows the life of hit singer Amy Winehouse from childhood up to the release of her album, Back to Black. Expect people to sing along in theaters and ruin it for everyone but themselves. The Garfield Movie Yes, they made another Garfield movie. Yes, Chris Pratt is voicing Garfield. No, nobody’s happy about it. Coming late May. Inside Out 2 The writers of this film found the only way to raise the stakes from going inside the head of an emotionally unstable preteen: add chronic anxiety and college life! Releasing in June, Amy Poehler will join the original cast for what we can only hope to be an emotional rollercoaster of a movie.
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The Wonderful Origin Story of the World’s Most Famous Fictional Chocolatier By Edwin Salisbury ‘25 When I first heard about Wonka, I was very interested. I have had a long relationship with the franchise; I read the original Roald Dahl Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, which I highly recommend, along with seeing the 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the much despised 2005 version. I have dressed up as the titular chocolatier multiple times. Despite this, I was not overly enthusiastic about Wonka. Walking into the theater, I thought: “This will be an alright film.” Boy was that statement blown out of the water. I was laughing within the first 20 minutes. There was never a joke that didn’t land. Timothée Chalamet was absolutely perfect for portraying the young Wonka, as he was childlike but not annoyingly so. I was absolutely not expecting several members of the BBC Series Ghosts to appear with Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, and Charlotte Ritchie; it was an absolute delight to see them cast in the film. Rowan Atkinson, better known for playing Mr. Bean, plays a chocoholic priest, a comedic part that is absolute gold. Hugh Grant playing an Oompa Loompa was unexpected but wonderful. There are several other famous comedy actors that you will have to see for yourself. I appreciate the fact that Willy Wonka has to call on the help of his friends rather than solving all the problems himself; the writer’s knew what they were doing. The commentary on corruption, corporations, and conglomerates is a nice touch without being so obnoxiously obvious. In conclusion, Wonka is an absolute must watch and a refreshing taste after all of the serious edgy R-rated or abhorrent kids movies that seem to have taken over the movie industry these days. I was absolutely delighted, as a ship fanatic, to learn that the steamship used in the film is an actual steam drifter—a type of fishing boat—named Lydia Eva. The inclusion of a streetcar, or a tram as they would call it in England, was also delightful.
Lifestyle
1989 Taylor’s Version An Overview and Review of Taylor Swift’s Newest Re-Release By Vivian Zhou ‘26 & Tripp de Laureal ‘26 The original 1989 album was Taylor Swift’s fifth album and the first “pop” album she ever wrote. Released on October 27, 2014, Swift’s album was an immediate success! To support the album, Swift went on her 1989 World Tour, which was the tour of 2015. Atop the US Billboard Hot 100 were three of her singles: “Shake It Off”, “Blank Space”, and “Bad Blood”. 1989 spent 11 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 and was certified nine times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Over 10 million copies have sold worldwide and were certified multi-platinum in many countries.
Biggest Improvement(s)/Changes From Original: Tripp: For me, the two biggest improvements were on “Clean” and “Wonderland.” “Clean” had already been one of my favorite songs from the album, so her more mature and powerful vocals helped elevate the song to bigger heights this time around. “Wonderland” was originally my least favorite song from the album, but her new vocals really made the song stand out and helped me enjoy it. (I felt the same way with “Superman” on Speak Now.)
In 2019, after making six albums, Swift switched record labels in order to have the opportunity to own her work. Unfortunately, the rights to the albums she made for her original label were sold without giving her a chance to buy them back. Because of this, Taylor announced she would be rerecording her first six albums, calling them “Taylor’s Versions.” In 2021, the “Taylor’s Versions” of her albums Fearless and Red were released, letting Taylor finally own some of her biggest hits like “Love Story” and “22,” while also letting fans hear originally unreleased “From The Vault” songs like “Mr. Perfectly Fine” and “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).” In 2023, with the help of her Eras Tour, Taylor announced and released two new Taylor’s Version albums: Speak Now and 1989.
General Thoughts: Tripp: Overall, it’s my least favorite Taylor’s Version so far, but to be fair, I’m a bigger fan of Taylor’s country and indie albums than her pop ones, so my opinion’s a little biased. However, it’s probably my favorite of her pop albums and I think it has some of the best and most memorable songs of her entire career. I also think she was able to recreate the songs really well because none of them stood out as significantly worse than the original recordings, whereas on Red and Speak Now, the production was a little off on some songs. Vivian: I love this re-release! 1989 was one of the albums that had a huge influence on the music I listened to when I was really little. As I grew a bit older, I started to love the other songs on the album and not just the most popular ones (“Shake It Off”, “Wildest Dreams”, etc.). As her first “pop” album of her career, this album symbolizes a change and growth in Taylor Swift as a person. This is such a nostalgic album for me and I just love the way this album makes me feel. Although compared to Taylor’s other albums this isn’t the most “lyrically advanced”, I love everything about this album.
Vivian: In my opinion, the re-release sounds relatively similar to the original album. Because I really enjoyed the original songs, I was scared that they would have a gigantic change. So I was pleasantly surprised when my favorite song (“You Are In Love”) didn’t sound remotely different. Most people found these changes to be disappointing but I was pleased that they weren’t changed very much.
Thoughts on Vault Songs (+ Favorite Vault Song): Tripp: The vault songs were very different than I expected but in a good way. They ended up sounding more like songs from her Midnights album because of Jack Antonoff’s production. I’m also a little sad that Aaron Dessner, the producer of Folklore and Evermore didn’t make an appearance on these songs because I feel like he could’ve added unique elements to them. My two favorite vault songs are “Say Don’t Go” and “Is It Over Now?” because I think they’re more lyrically complex than a lot of the album, which I really appreciate. Vivian: As Tripp mentioned, the vault songs sound very similar to the songs on Taylor’s Midnights album which I love! I love the vault songs: their lyrics, rhythms, and general “flow” of the song itself. I love all of the vault songs, but one of my favorites is: “Say Don’t Go” A song about someone falling out of love with you but you are desperately in love with them and beg them not to leave. The song takes up a fast tempo in the chorus, with the lyrics: “Why’d you have to lead me on? Why’d you have to twist the knife? Walk away and leave me bleedin’, bleedin’? Why’d you whisper in the dark Just to leave me in the night? Now your silence has me screamin’, screamin’.” Showing the hurt and damage this person has caused them, Swift uses these lyrics to symbolize the rift between the couple’s relationship. The song slows down at the bridge: “Why’d you have to, Make me want you? Why’d you have to, Give me nothin’ back? Why’d you have to, Make me love you? I said, “I love you”, You say nothin’ back.” This shows an inner monologue, the thought process of someone who gives them their all but receives nothing in return.
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Life @ Newman
The Junior Class poses in front of the Tuohy after winning the Spirit Stick!
Spirit Week 2023 Recap By Tripp de Laureal ‘26 & Lexie Toshav ‘26 This year’s Spirit Week theme was “Greenies Are Out Of This World”, and the hallways were certainly otherworldly. The freshmen had the Wizard of Oz, the sophomores had Harry Potter, the juniors had Candyland, and the seniors had Barbieland. The freshman bedazzled the second floor of Lemle with a yellow brick road, an emerald city mural, and an amount of confetti even the Wizard would think was extra. The sophomores, on the other hand, took a (literally) darker tone for Harry Potter, with dementor themed Halloween decorations and hand painted murals and newspapers. Juniors built a life size Candy Land, complete with Lord Licorice staring menacingly from a tent and the Candy King himself. The seniors decorated a groundbreaking Mojo Dojo Casa House with no horses, but a gator instead. Pink really does go with everything.
Immediately after the dance, it was the teachers’ time to shine. They came out onto the court to challenge the sophomores to another round of volleyball, which unsurprisingly they won. The faculty cheer squad also got the entire upper school hype when they made shaky letters! The junior grade dance came next, which was an incredible mix of Adam Sandler costumes and hilarious dance moves.
But arguably the highlight of this year’s Spirit Week was the celebration on Friday afternoon. Everyone in the Upper School came together in the Palaestra to show off their Greenie spirit and cheer on members of their grade in two different competitions: a student-teacher volleyball tournament and grade dances.
The celebration soon moved down to Lupin Field, where the entire school joined in for a Spirit Week pep rally. At the beginning, the cheer team danced to the band’s energetic songs and got the whole crowd hype. But the best part was yet to come. Coach Stew came out onto the field holding one of the most important symbols of Greenie pride: the Spirit Stick. But first, he announced the winners of the grade level dance: The Juniors took first place while the sophomores were runner-up! Then, the whole crowd suddenly went silent as they awaited the announcement of which grade would be the Spirit Week winner. The Spirit Stick ended up going to… the Juniors! Everybody walked off the field happy (and because of the heat, sweaty), all agreeing that this year’s Spirit Week was a total success!
The assembly started with the freshman’s unique grade dance, which involved everything from Fortnite dances to baby toy cars. Next, the freshmen and sophomores went head to head in a volleyball match. Each team was cheered on by their classmates in the stands and their grade’s cheer squad. The match ended up being really close, but the sophomores took the lead at the end. Their celebrations led right into their rock-inspired dance, where they showed off their Kiss shirts, temporary tattoos, and epic inflatable guitar climax.
They soon moved back onto the court to fight the seniors in their volleyball match. The seniors quickly won the five-point match and then moved on to their Barbie-themed dance. This dance proved to have some controversial moments, which led to their disqualification in the competition. Unfortunately, the seniors were also not able to play volleyball against the teachers because there wasn’t enough time.
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Life @ Newman The New Addition to Upper School Counseling By Gwendolyn Gray ‘25
What Are The Seniors’ Favorite Places To Eat Lunch? By Marie Wilder ‘24 The Company Burger Created by a former Newman student, the Company Burger is a common stop on Freret street for a quick bite. The high-quality ingredients and expert craftsmanship make the burgers and sides a delicious, but expensive choice for seniors.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Raising Cane's is a local favorite, celebrated for its mouthwatering chicken fingers and canes sauce. The simplicity of their menu, coupled with the irresistibly flavorful Texas Toast, makes it a delicious go-to spot for a straightforward dining experience in the heart of the south.
Bayou Hot Wings Bayou Hot Wings serves up spicy, sweet, or mild hot wings, boasting a perfect balance of heat and flavor. The crispy texture and bold sauces make Bayou Hot Wings a go-to spot for those craving a satisfying, but trouble-free lunch experience.
Rouses Market Rouses Market offers a delightful culinary experience with its diverse array of fresh and flavorful offerings in the self-serve area. From locally sourced produce to carefully crafted prepared meals, students have a huge array of choices for a simple lunch.
Good Bird Also on Freret Street, Good Bird offers a quick and easy dining experience with their various dishes that strike the perfect balance of ingredients. This sandwich shop offers a large selection of sandwiches and paninis, making it a great lunch stop or after-school snack.
Barracuda Barracuda boasts a delicious menu that delivers a unique fusion of flavors in their Mexican dishes. Whether it's their inventive tacos or flavorful bowls, Barracuda offers an amazing dining experience that is often a staple for Newman group lunches.
The 2023-2024 school year welcomed Ms. Madeline Corcoran, the new Upper School Counselor. Ms. Corcoran originally hails from Michigan, received her undergraduate degree at Tulane University, and obtained her master’s degree at New York University. Before assuming her position at Newman, Ms. Corcoran worked at a public school on the West Bank. Since working at Newman, Ms. Corcoran has loved the openness and approachability of the students and plans to use this opportunity for engagement for her future plans in Upper School Counseling. Her passion is to closely work with kids in order to improve their overall academic experience, and she plans to use her position to do so. Ms. Corcoran has made many exciting plans concerning the future of Upper School Counseling. Because this is her first year at Newman, Ms. Corcoran has decided to take note of the many successes in the Counseling department and carefully evaluate what she can do to further assist students in their academic development. Ideally, she wants us students to “continue using all the resources available to us, such as the ARL”, as well as to set up meetings with her! Welcome Ms. Corcoran!
Ask Ms. Livaudais Read Upper School Administrative Assistant Ms. Livaudais’ responses to anonymous questions asked by Upper School students! By Ms. Livaudais & Marie Wilder ‘24 Q: If you could be any other faculty member for a day who would it be? A: Green Trees teacher. Q: What motivates you? A: The kids. Find a job that you genuinely love to go to. Q: What is your favorite thing to do at Disney World? A: It's a Small World. Q: How do I grow up and be like you? A: Learn how to listen to people. Q: How do you take on life? A: Just go. Every day is going to be different, but it is your choice to be happy or crappy about the day. Somedays might be bad or rainy, but it doesn’t matter. Choose happiness. Q: What is your favorite lunch the dining hall offers? A: Hamburgers.
Q: How do you be kind to people you don't like? A: There's never an excuse to be unkind EVER! It takes zero effort to be kind to someone. Keep on keeping on. It's going to keep on happening, but no one should know that you don't like them. Don't let people walk all over you, but learn how to handle it before it gets out of control. Q: How do I get to be more confident? A: Honestly, start by faking it ‘till you make it. Constantly put yourself in a situation where you can make your own happiness. It’s how you choose to get up in the morning. Confidence doesn’t even mean being loud, just sure of yourself. Not every day is gonna be a confident day. Q: How to deal with mixed signals? A: Be confident to have a conversation. Honestly, just ask straight up. It is going to be hard, and it is easier said than done.
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Q: Why does Newman not have a homecoming dance? A: No student participation. The events are student-driven. It used to be that no one showed up. Advocate for yourself if you want a Homecoming dance, but talk to Mrs. McCormick. Kids need to ask for themselves, but you can still vent and ask for advice. Actually talk to an administrator. Q: Should I take the SAT or ACT? A: That is a conversation you should have with your college counselor. They assign a counselor for you, and sophomore year, you take both the PSAT and PACT. Your counselors will assign the standardized test they think you did better on. Both tests are equal. Q: What is the most common excuse for a tardy/absence? A: Traffic, some kids walk, dog poop, or a garbage truck.
Arts
Photo Credits: Madeline Long ‘24
Romeo and Juliet: A Modern Retelling The Final Update on the 2023 Fall Play By Vivian Zhou ‘26 The 2023 Fall Semester play, “Romeo and Juliet”, directed by Brian Spitzfaden has had three wonderful showings! Starring Onyx Kukuy and E Freyou, this modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is an amazing show. With intricate sets and stunning costumes, this is one of the most colorful shows ever performed in the Henson Auditorium. Stage Manager Aria Jolly states, “It has been a wonderful experience. The cast and crew worked incredibly hard and it really showed! I’m so proud of all of them.” The lead “Romeo” is played by Onyx Kukuy ‘27. As a freshman, this is their first high school lead. Previously playing the infamous “Ms. Trunchbull” in the Middle School’s 2023 musical Matilda Jr, this is not Kukuy’s first appearance on stage. Onyx remarks, “I’m so insanely grateful for my cast and crew. I could not do this without them. The ability to star as Romeo in my freshman year is a blessing.”
Many freshmen came to see the show; “Romeo and Juliet” was the first Upper School play she’s seen at Newman,
Wendy Sun ‘27 says, “Romeo and Juliet was wonderful! I really enjoyed the New Orleans twist that was put on. The set was also really cool so kudos to the tech crew! Great performance by everyone.” After taking some pictures backstage and seeing the show on opening night, Yhanie Bermudez ‘27 comments, “The play is really good. The actors’ passion throughout is portrayed in how they play their characters. I also really enjoyed the New Orleans twist in it.”The cheer team also came to see the play’s opening night. Sophomore Georgia Biever remarks, “I thought the play was really good. I especially thought Romeo and Benvolio were amazingly portrayed.” Sophomore Sara Lovell says, “I thought that the tech and crew did an amazing job with the lighting, costumes, and sets. It really enhanced the show and audience’s experience.” As a member of the tech crew, I have seen the amount of talent that is used to put on a show. Memorizing regular lines takes time and effort but memorizing Shakespearean lines? Half the time I am in awe by the words coming out of the actor’s mouth, thinking, “How did they memorize two hours worth of lines?” As I was running around backstage, I would almost always come across Jerron Adams ‘24 going over his lines before his cue. The whole cast is incredibly talented; I often would catch myself stealing glances on stage during a scene, just admiring the show from the sidelines.
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My favorite scene to watch was performed by Mercutio (Sara Ochoa ‘26), Benvolio (Evie Bigelow ‘26), and Romeo (Onyx Kukuy ‘27): as Romeo denies that he will dance at the Capulet’s party, Mercutio begins to gently mock Romeo on the topic of love with a long speech about Queen Mab of the fairies, who visits people’s dreams. The speech begins as a fantasy, but Mercutio almost becomes charmed by it, and a resentful and emotional tension creeps in. Sara Ochoa does such an exceptional job as Mercutio in this scene, from the small gestures she makes to the way she moves across the stage, she entrances the audience during her speech.
And the set! There’s a two-story, reversible, house on stage! There’s a paper mache tree, with branches and lights hanging from it! Huge props (haha, get it, props) to Mr. Cramer and his tech theater class for creating such an amazing set. This show was such an amazing experience and I really hope everyone came out and saw it. The cast and crew–as well as the directors–did a phenomenal job of bringing Shakespeare’s play to life!
Sports
The Randy Zell Classic Life as a Saints Krewe Cheerleader An interview with Greg Spencer unveils the life of a Saints Krewe Cheerleader and its effects on his coaching By Georgia Biever ‘26 Gregory Spencer is the Isidore Newman School Cheer Coach and Young Alumni Coordinator, but he is also a professional Saints Krewe Cheerleader. The Saints Krewe is the official cheerleading team of the New Orleans Saints. Student journalist Georgia Biever interviewed him on his daily experiences regarding the two jobs and the relationships between them. After the initial greetings, the interview commences. Coach Greg Spencer is first asked what the everyday Saints Krewe practice looks like. “That’s a great question,” Spencer remarked. “So, get to practice, warm up myself, and then we typically warm up as a team,” he explains. “And after we warm up as a team, they give us the rundown of what’s going to happen today. And then, we either A) go over all of our performances for the week or B) learn new performances. So those performances include champion square performance, pre-game performance, and quarter break performance.” Coach Spencer was then asked about his favorite aspect of cheering at a professional level. “Performing,” he stated immediately, “I’m a performer at heart, so when I’m performing those…particularly pre-game. Pre-game is like the performance that I’m probably always the most excited about.” Spencer explains. “And I also like the fan engagement too. Like being with parents and engaging with people.” When asked specifically about his favorite part of being a Saints cheerleader, he said: “Saints runs deep in my blood. Since the eighties, my family has been Saints fans, so I have a cousin who played back in the eighties and when I first moved to New Orleans I lived with him and his wife. And it’s just a part of our family.” Coach Spencer was then posed the question of whether he prefers coaching or cheerleading. “Coaching,” he states matter-of-factly. “I think at the age where I am now, I’m running the shots as a coach and running the shots in everything that I do. Versus when I’m playing the athlete, I’m not always running the shots, so I can’t just maneuver things in my favor.” Spencer was then inquired about whether or not he thinks being a professional cheerleader has affected how he coaches the cheerleaders at Newman. “Yes, one hundred percent.” he declares enthusiastically. “I look at practices differently now with my team than I did prior, and it’s without a doubt for the best. ‘Cause as an athlete, […] I have a better understand[ing] [of ] how other athletes’ minds work. […] I think for coaches, the best thing in the world is to have a coach who is also an athlete, ‘cause they understand both perspectives. And I wish that more coaches were also professional athletes because it would definitely change your practice, your game day for the better.” Coach Spencer is a role model for all students at Newman because of his dedication to what he does. He teaches his cheerleaders the importance of using hard work to achieve their goals. Coach Spencer truly shows that through hard work and a genuine passion for what you do, you can accomplish your dreams.
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What the cross country meet means to our community. By Markie Batten ‘26 On Saturday, October 14th, the Greenies went to City Park for a XC meet! Newman hosted the meet, which commemorates the memory of our beloved Coach Randy Zell and all he did for the running program at Newman. This specific meet was renamed after Coach Zell gave 27 years of dedication to the school, with his incredibly large impact on each runner he coached and the team as a whole. While XC often focuses solely on the running aspect of the sport, Coach Zell provided so much more than just a filled coaching spot. He created long lasting and meaningful relationships, not only with other coaches, but with every runner on the team. Coach Zell created an amazing running program that is filled with a lush championship culture and strong bonds held through his former support. The Newman running program would not be the same without him, so the meet is meant not only as a means to compete for Coach Zell, but also as a way to honor his impact on our program. The girls team placed first, and the boys team placed second! We also celebrated our senior runners for Senior Day and had a few alums pay a visit! Overall, it was a great day to run!
Sports
The Long Ride to Benton The story of the Greenie’s journey across Louisiana to Benton High School. By Georgia Biever ‘26 & Eliana Hermann ‘26 On September 13th, 2023, the students of Isidore Newman School football, cheer, and sports medicine embarked upon a six-hour bus ride to play Benton High School for their homecoming football game. To start the trip off on the right foot, there was originally a struggle to find seats for all the football players on their main bus, causing the sophomore players to relocate to the cheer, sports medicine, and freshman football player bus and thus force the students already seated on the bus to be moved around. However, once everyone managed to find seats, the trip went off without a hitch. The students and faculty involved were set to make two stops before arriving at Benton High School for a seven o’clock game. The first stop made was at a rest stop in the middle of nowhere Louisiana. Here the students split up and sat around tables in a large grassy area to enjoy their lunch. Many people brought sandwiches, lunchables, and in some cases even sushi to enjoy for their lunch break. After they finished eating, they got back on the bus and drove until they reached their second stop. The second stop was at Northwestern State University — the alma mater of Newman cheer coach Gregory Spencer — where the football team got stretched and warmed up for the game. The cheer team followed Coach Spencer to explore his old stomping grounds: the theater department. Once the students were done looking around, they stopped at the Northwestern dining hall for an incredibly early dinner. When the students arrived at Benton High School, they got warmed up and ready for the game ahead. The game was played well on the offensive side with Eli Friend scoring 2 touchdowns and Peter Loop and Anthony Jones both scoring one touchdown. One the defensive side Robert Kerrigan, William Darragh, and Felipe Suazo were picked as the top 3 defensive players collectively having 12 tackles between them. In the end, the Newman Greenies beat Benton High School 37-27. The teams then changed out of their sweaty uniforms and into more comfortable clothes, then packed up and re-boarded the bus to return home. The buses arrived back outside the Touhy Gym bright and early at about 4:30 am. Before they disembarked the Hotard Bus, freshman cheerleader Kamryn Murdock commented, “The trip was fun, we got to sleep a little, I had fun during the game, but I was very ready to go towards the end.” Sophomore sports medicine member Molly Day said the best part of the trip was, “Us winning,” which I think we can all agree was the highlight of our nights.
The Greenies Go To Natchitoches: 2023 Cross Country State Meet By Tripp de Laureal ‘26 On Sunday, November 12, the cross country team packed their bags and hit the road to Natchitoches for the annual state meet! 7 boys and 7 girls were running in the meet, and most of the other team members came along for the ride to support their teammates. At 9:30 on Sunday morning, the team members loaded the bus with their bags and found a party bus filled with food and candy bags, green and white streamers, and signs on the window featuring Coach Fal and Dr. Huber’s motivational quotes (“4 o’clock, ready to rock!”) Except for a 15-minute riverside pitstop to run and use the bathroom, the team managed to sit through the entire 5-hour bus ride. The first stop was Northwestern State University (NSU), where everyone stretched and ran the 3-mile (or 5K, depending on who you ask) racecourse to prepare for the next day, which marked the final practice of the season. After a few hours of downtime in the hotel, the team hit downtown Natchitoches to eat a carb-filled Italian dinner and see the famous Christmas lights down by the river. After many fun pictures and selfies were taken, everyone returned to the hotel for a good night’s sleep before the long next day. The 6:30 wakeup proved to be pretty effective because soon after, the team left the hotel for the NSU racecourse, fully rested, fully fed, and fully ready to run and support the team. The team area (conveniently located next to the port-a-potties) acted as a resting spot as everyone eagerly awaited the girls’ race, which started at 9:45. At last, race time came, and it was incredible! Ava Hartman ended up getting 1st place, with many of the other runners smashing their season and career PRs and the girls team finishing 3rd overall! The boys’ race at noon also went great, with 4 runners making it into the top 10 (Sam Haber in 2nd, Logan Degruy in 4th, Rivers Lelong in 8th, and Maslen L’Esperance in 10th), everyone making a PR, and the boys team finishing as runners-up for the first time in 8 years! Additionally, Ava Zander, Ava Hartman, and Myles Barnett also made the Academic All-State Team! After the races and awards ended, the team made their way to the RV, which was stocked with all kinds of food, including donuts, chicken nuggets, and of course, meat pies! As everybody got on the bus (with even more food!), there were a lot of celebrations, a few tears, and many, many memories made from not only the state trip, but the entire 2023 season. Good job, Greenies! We did it!
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Sports
The Road to Sulphur – Newman Swim Team Competes at the State Championships The Newman Varsity Swim Team traveled to Sulphur, Louisiana for the Division 3 LHSAA State Championship Swim Meet. By Nick Rezza ‘25 & Morgan Breaux ‘26 The Newman Swim Team thrives amidst the adrenaline of swim meets; the strong smell of chlorine, the loud cheering of spectators, and the sound of splashing water create an unique energy only found on the pool deck. At 6:45 AM, the Gottesman Pool was filled with Newman swimmers for the final practice of the season. All of Newman’s swimmers agree that the season was successful and full of personal records, state qualifications, and team bonding. The culmination of any swim season is the State Meet. After months of hard work, Newman’s Varsity Swim Team departed from Newman’s campus on Tuesday, November 14th to compete in the 2023 Division III Swimming State Championships in Sulphur, Louisiana. Team Captain Emma Passler reflects on the Championship Meet; she states: “State has been the highlight of my fall semester for the last five years, and I’m really going to miss the team and all the traditions that have been passed on each season.” Full of excitement and anticipation, the team arrived in Sulfur four hours later. The swimmers enjoyed dinner at Zeus’s before heading back to the hotel to begin one of the best traditions of the season: Secret Swimmer. Weeks before State, swimmers randomly selected a teammate as their secret swimmer. Along with the traditional “Secret Santa” aspect of gift giving, swimmers created posters for their Secret Swimmers to display on the pool deck. The first night of State, swimmers slid their posters under the doors of their Secret Swimmer’s room, and everyone brought their posters to the meet the next day.
The following morning, the team woke up bright and early and headed to the Sulphur Aquatic Center for warm-ups at 7:30 AM, before the Preliminary competition began at 9 AM. Meet warmups are one of the most stressful parts of the state meet. The team is only given about thirty minutes to warm up, and the entire team must fit into two lanes. During prelims, all state qualifiers and relay teams swim their events and attempt to place in the top 16. The top 16 swimmers or relay teams in each event progress to finals, which takes place on the following day. All of the relay teams and several individual swimmers qualified for finals. After prelims, the team headed to Olive Garden to refuel before finishing some schoolwork at the hotel. The team took a break to guess who their Secret Swimmers were and received their gifts, before having tacos for dinner and turning in for the night. Once again, the team woke up on the 16th, ready to perform their best in the finals. After the day’s brutal meet warm up, the team practiced their dives before getting ready to swim at 9:20 AM. The first race of the day was the girls’ 200 Yard Medley Relay; in this race, each swimmer swims either 2 laps of backstroke, breaststroke, fly, or freestyle so that each person swims a different stroke. The girls placed 5th overall and dropped 0.98 seconds from prelims to finals. The boys placed 11th overall and dropped about 4.22 seconds from prelims to finals. At the end of the day, the relay teams swam again in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay, in which each swimmer sprints four laps of freestyle. The girls’ team placed fourth and dropped 1.98 seconds from prelims to finals, while the boy’s team placed 7th. Additionally, many swimmers
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performed well in their individual races. Overall, the boys team placed 12th and the girls team placed 7th, two places higher than the previous year. As the final races finished, the team changed into comfortable clothes and loaded the bus to prepare for the long ride back to New Orleans, filled with sleeping, eating pizza, and finishing homework for the following day. The team arrived in New Orleans around 6 PM, tired but pleased with their performance the past two days. The State Championship Meet is one of the key team bonding events in the season that brings the team closer together. Junior Elias Hutchings reflected on his three years in swimming; he says: “The best part of the swim experience is the tight knit community and the great support from other members.” Throughout the season, the swimmers had many team dinners, took a trip to the Mortuary Haunted House, and played fun games like water polo to increase team morale. Sophomore Vivian Zhou mentions: “Everyone is so incredibly supportive and—in my opinion—this team is truly one of the best teams at Newman. We have such an amazing community; from the swimmers to the coaches and the parents, this team feels like a family.” Overall, the State Championship Meet was a fun culmination of a season’s worth of team bonding for the Varsity Swim Team.
Games/Quizzes Newman Crossword By Morgan Breaux ‘26
ACROSS: 2. Newman’s mascot 4. The english and language hallway 5. The building where most middle school classes are 6. The color of lower school uniforms 8. The new arts building 11. The spring musical this year 12. A required arts credit 13. Newman's literary magazine 14. The middle school musical this year
DOWN: 1. Newman's community service organization 3. The history and math building 4. Location of Sophomore study hall 7. Newman's online (and now in print!) newspaper 9. The early childhood program offered at Newman 10. The science building
Please see Ms. Wilson for the answer key. Page 13
Games/Quizzes Newman Word Search By Vivian Zhou ‘26
Word Bank: NEWMAN GREENIESWAMP SPIRITSTORE EXCOMM NAVIGATOR
PIONEER ARTSCOMM HONESTY KINDNESS RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY JEFFERSON VALMONT LEMLE SARATOGA
Please see Ms. Wilson for the answer key.
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JOLLY BOLLINGER SAGE ADVISORY PEERLEADER
Games/Quizzes Newman Maze Help the Greenie Gator get back to the Greenie Swamp! By Morgan Breaux ‘26
Newman Connections A Newman-themed game based on the fan favorite Connections game from the New York Times! By Morgan Breaux ‘26
Quiz: Which Newman Administrator are You? We all love our administrators here at Newman. Take this quiz to find out who you’re the most like: Mr. Cooper, Mrs. McCormick, Ms. Livaudais, or Mr. Spencer? By Georgia Biever ‘26
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Quiz: What Taylor Swift Era Are You Based On Your Ideal Day at Newman? By Tripp de Laureal ‘26
Staff Spotlight Staff: Editors-In-Chief Lauren Klebba ‘24 Marie Wilder ‘24 Gwendolyn Gray ‘25 Technology Director Nick Rezza ‘25 Writers Grace Carmody ‘24 Andrew Brandt ‘25 Edwin Salisbury ‘25 Markie Batten ‘26 Georgia Biever ‘26 Morgan Breaux ‘26 Jackson Dirks ‘26 Mignon Evans ‘26 Eliana Hermann ‘26 Russell Huber ‘26 Tripp de Laureal ‘26 Sara Lovell ‘26 Lilly Pollack ‘26 Lexie Toshav ‘26 Vivian Zhou ‘26 Faculty Sponsor Ms. Wilson Print Edition Designed by Nick Rezza
October Writer of the Month: Morgan Breaux ‘26 Morgan Breaux was selected by the Navigator’s editorial staff to be the October Writer of the Month! In October, Morgan wrote two phenomenal articles about current events going on in the world: “Hollywood’s Writers and Authors Switch Their Pens for Pickets” provides details about the ongoing writer’s strike and timeline behind these events, while “Don’t Pass the Salt” discusses the salt wedge approaching Louisiana and how it may affect our lives soon. Morgan is a current Sophomore, who has been on the Navigator for two years. She likes to write about current events, school news, and lifestyle. In addition to writing for the Navigator, Morgan is a member of the Varsity Swim Team, Speech & Debate Team, and the ACTIONS Vulnerable Subcommittee. Please congratulate Morgan on this great honor!
November Writer of the Month: Vivian Zhou ‘26
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Vivian Zhou was selected by the Navigator’s editorial staff to be the November Writer of the Month! In November, Vivian wrote two fantastic articles about the arts: “1989 Taylor’s Version” discusses Taylor Swift’s most recent re-released album, while “Romeo and Juliet: A Modern Retelling” takes a look at Newman’s Fall Play and all the hard work that went into putting on the production! Vivian is a current Sophomore, who has been on the Navigator for two years. She likes to write about lifestyle, arts, and life @ Newman. In addition to writing for the Navigator, Vivian is a member of the Varsity Swim Team, Speech & Debate Team, cast of Grease, Choir, and the Pioneer Literary Magazine (Media Manager). Please congratulate Vivian on this great honor!
A Letter From The Editors Thank you for taking the time to read our fall print edition of the Navigator, Newman’s school newspaper, and supporting the hard work of our amazing staff! If you are interested in writing/journalism, drawing cartoons/art, or creating games for the Navigator, please talk to one of us or stop in to one of our next meetings. We hope you consider reading more on our website (see left)! Thanks again!
Or Visit greenienews.com!
Sincerely, Lauren Klebba, Marie Wilder, Gwendolyn Gray, & Nick Rezza
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