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Art and artists: can and should we separate them?

Posted by Beatrice S. | Feb 27, 2019 | Culture, Events, Features, Music, Opinion

Art and artists: can and should we separate them? A t the first dance of the school year, a song...

Taking Flight: the journey to college

Posted by Gitika P. | Feb 27, 2019 | Beyond Nueva, Features, News, On Campus

Taking Flight: the journey to college I n the fall of 2016, a dozen members of the Upper School’s...

STEMinism at Nueva

Posted by Amanda W. | Dec 7, 2018 | Features, News, On Campus, Opinion

When upper school associate biology and Interdisciplinary Studies of Science (ISoS) teacher Jehnna Ronan was a junior at Harvard University, she took an upper level science course taught by a male professor who often gave the impression that he favored male-identifying students in the classroom.

Who is Post Malone?

Posted by Quincy A. | Dec 7, 2018 | Features, Opinion

Since its inception in the late 70s, hip-hop has been a popular way to spread a message and stand up to an oppressive power. It was popular because listeners could relate to songs’ messages, messages that they couldn’t say. That was then. Today, with its mass appeal to white audiences, it has moved further from its social justice roots. White artists have become successful in a black art form, resulting in the whitewashing of the industry and fan base. White rappers have pushed black artists out of their own art form, and young white people have supported them in doing this.

Coffeehouse celebrates art and music

Posted by Elizabeth B-P | Dec 7, 2018 | Culture, Events, Features, Music

The warm glow from garlands of glass globe lights and the scent of hot chocolate welcomed attendees to the first-ever Nueva Coffeehouse in the WRC on Friday, Nov. 30. An intimate audience of 30–40 students and faculty members settled into couches and armchairs to watch creative performances from members of the upper school community.