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Julian’s Superheroes

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I started drawing superheroes to practice my human anatomy and grow my knowledge of human musculature. It has since grown into a hobby.

Contrary to Nominative Determinism, John Carpenter’s Films Are Not Particularly Well Crafted

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While an isolated community is the common staging ground of John Carpenter's work, these movies would lack a great deal of punch if it weren’t for the recurring motif of untrustworthy authority figures.

NWA Enlists New Leadership: Meet the Deans

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Northwest Academy has adopted a new leadership model this year. Instead of one head for both divisions, there are now four deans: two responsible for high school and two for middle school.
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Magical Realism

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Students in the Black and White Photography class recently completed a project on the theme of magical realism, working with surrealism and fantasy through the lens of real life. Below is a selection of images from the project, all of which are on display in the Plaza building.

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Julian’s Superheroes

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I started drawing superheroes to practice my human anatomy and grow my knowledge of human musculature. It has since grown into a hobby.
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Contrary to Nominative Determinism, John Carpenter’s Films Are Not Particularly Well Crafted

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While an isolated community is the common staging ground of John Carpenter's work, these movies would lack a great deal of punch if it weren’t for the recurring motif of untrustworthy authority figures.
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NWA Enlists New Leadership: Meet the Deans

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Northwest Academy has adopted a new leadership model this year. Instead of one head for both divisions, there are now four deans: two responsible for high school and two for middle school.
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Where It’s At: What Beck’s Music Reveals About ‘90s Alternative Rock

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The qualifications of a rock song in the ‘90s were expansive, and the lines between rock and other genres like hip hop and pop began to blur as artists started letting go of old-fashioned conventional rock.

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A Portrait of the Teacher as a Bad Man: Why People Get Whiplash All Wrong

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Chazelle intended this as a cautionary tale, but there is a greater harm in blending obsession with inspiration. Cinema is a powerful tool, and it’s dangerous when misinterpreted.
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NWA Looking to Provide Outdoor Space for Students

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Interim Head of School Brock Dunn wants to create a safe outdoor environment behind Tower and Plaza.
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Reaction: The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go

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The History and Popular Music of the ’60s class learned about The Supremes' breakthrough album, Where Did Our Love Go (1964). Here are their reactions.
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Seven Deadly Sins Collage

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For the recent E/H 4 final project, students were tasked with creating an artistic response that explored the main themes presented in the class thus far, including family, home and patriarchs.
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Music in Classrooms: Is It Okay for Students to Listen During Class?

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Studies show that there are certain genres that are more effective for studying.
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Julian’s Superheroes

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