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“Te Oldest Preparatory School Newspaper in America” Vol. CXLI, Number 2 Tursday, January 17, 2019 Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire

Reverend Heidi Heath welcomes students to the inaugural Evening Prayer at Phillips Church on Sunday, Jan. 13. JaQ Lai/Te Exonian

Exeter Invites StudentsBy DANIEL CHEN, Preserve create Evening Tuesday Performance to continue EP gather theirTradition thoughts, refect, maybe take NANA ESI DONKOR the Tuesday evening tradition for her fel- a much needed break from a major as- and ALLISON KIM Staf Writers low seniors. signment—whatever they’re working on Gen Z Activists Students of all grades had the option on the previous part of the night, and be In response to the recent Evening to attend Evening Performance on the together as a community,” senior and Eve- Prayer (EP) time change to Sunday eve- night of Tuesday, Jan. 8 due to a special ning Performance co-organizer Dylan Yin for MLK Day nings, students organized an alternative schedule the following day that allowed said. “But by putting EP on [the] weekend, By ERIN CHOI, EMILY KANG and event, Evening Performance, for the frst for 10 P.M. check-ins. Audience members it removes the idea that it is this time to MORGAN LEE time on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Evening Perfor- described it as “the last actual EP,” as fu- stop in the middle of the week.” Staf Writers mance will continue on Tuesday nights ture Evening Performances will be held Rawson accompanied Student Coun- Exeter will celebrate Martin Luther from 9:20 to 9:50 p.m., and Evening afer 9 P.M.—a time when only seniors will cil to both the fnal Tuesday EP and the King, Jr., (MLK) Day on Friday, Jan. 18, Prayer will be held on Sundays from 7:30 be able to attend before required check-in. frst Sunday EP. “We hoped to show him dedicating the entire morning to this year’s to 8 p.m. Te administration’s concerns over what EP was about—what exactly he was theme, “Gen Z Activism,” to showcase how Senior Tara Weil organized Evening Tuesday Evening Prayer centered around changing and have that as part of the young adults have participated in social Performance afer several students had the event being after check-in for the dialogue as we continue our discussions,” activism within their communities. For the voiced their disappointment over EP’s majority of students, interrupting study senior and Student Council President frst time in PEA history, student speakers change in time. Prior to this, she and hours. Rawson said, “It was our hope Elizabeth Yang said. will also be staying in student dormitories senior Paul James contacted Rev. Heidi that EP could be conducted on Sunday “I really appreciated being invited on Tursday night. Heath about restoring Evening Prayer, evenings in much the same way and to EP both times,” Rawson said of the All Exonians will attend a keynote who then redirected their request to that students would fnd the experience invitation. address in the morning and two workshops Interim Principal William Rawson with equally meaningful and uplifing.” According to James, who also helped in the afernoon. Tis year’s keynote speaker her full support. Te email has yet to be Many Exonians, however, feel that organize the event, Evening Performance is Andrea Taylor, President and CEO of the discussed between the two parties, but Sunday EP does not fulfill the same was not intended to be a protest, but a Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) is planned to be a part of dialogue soon. needed break that Tuesday night provides. continuation of the beloved tradition. “It and a trustee of Boston University, Te His- Weil gathered a group of performers to “It serves as a study break for people to toryMakers and New York Public Radio. EP, 2 Co-chair of the MLK Day Planning Committee and Religion Instructor Hannah Hofeinz lauded Taylor’s expansive knowl- edge in both the history of activism and PEA Reopens current movements through her work with students in the BCRI. “Our keynote speaker is a remarkable woman with a lot of expertise Grill Despite and wisdom,” Hofeinz said. Along with the keynote, all students will attend the documentary screening of Recent Tefts Precious Knowledge, flmed by Eren McGin- By DANIEL CHEN nis, which features Tucson High School’s and MAEGAN PAUL Staf Writers struggle in retaining its Mexican American Raza Studies Department in 2008-2009. Afer closing on Dec. 17 due to a rise in While their eforts were unsuccessful and the theft, the convenience store section in Grill department was ultimately removed, McGin- reopened and resumed normal operations this nis underlined the importance and impact of Tuesday. Grill staf will compare the inventory educating students about Mexican American with sales on a daily basis and may reclose the culture and history. space if thef continues. For the rest of the day, students will at- Interim Chief Financial Ofcer Marijka MLK, 2 Students perform “Hottentodded”—a play by Charly Simpson ’04. JaQ Lai/Te Exonian Beauchesne, Head of Campus Safety Paul Gravel, Interim Dean of Residential Life Carol Cahalane and Dean of Students Melissa Mischke restored Grill to its full capacity afer receiving student Faculty Engages in “Decoding Racial Anxiety” input at a Deans’ Council meeting last Friday. By ANNE BRANDES, PAUL ROGERS erment Collaborative was unable to visit due Science Department Chair Alison Hob- Council members also suggested initiatives to and FELIX YEUNG Staf Writers to illness. bie noted that, “Racial interactions happen prevent thef through discussions with students In both sessions, faculty members were in any context. [...] When you have twelve and a reinforcement of community values. Faculty participated in “Decoding Ra- encouraged to journal about their racial students and a teacher sitting around a table, Te group noted that although the indi- cial Anxiety,” a workshop led by Director of identity, background and experiences. Bram- or when you have twenty-four faculty mem- viduals responsible for the thefs were of a small Equity and Inclusion Stephanie Bramlett, on lett also introduced terminology relevant to bers sitting around a department meeting, it’s number, the combined losses were detrimental Wednesday, Jan. 9, discussing prevalent racial racial anxiety and literacy. “Racial anxiety is helpful to recognize and refect on a moment to Grill’s entire operation. Tey suggested that issues on campus. what people of all races may feel before or that is racially charged.” the few weeks of restricted access may have Director of Student Well-Being Chris- during a conversation about race—the feeling History Instructor Michael Golay agreed deterred students from stealing in the future. tina Palmer explained that the workshop, that we might be judged, misunderstood or on the workshop’s applicability. He recalled “Te purpose of reopening Grill was to see if an initiative on behalf of the Trustees’ Vi- discriminated against,” Bramlett said. “Racial an instance that took place in the classroom this period of closure would change the amount sion Statement, aimed to advance faculty literacy, defned as the ability to read, recast during a discussion about the Cherokee of stealing,” lower and Deans’ Council member understanding and engagement in diversity, and resolve a stressful racial encounter, helps Indian Removal of the 1830’s. One of his stu- Abby Asch said. equity and inclusion. “Faculty will be even us overcome racial anxiety.” dents asked, ‘Are we supposed to feel sorry for Afer the frst closure of Grill, most employ- more sensitive and aware of how might each Many faculty members described the these people?’ “It’s hard to know how to react ees were assigned to other projects such as work- student be experiencing their class, course workshop as a success, especially in the com- at the moment,” Golay shared. “[Te work- ing in the facilities department and dining halls, content and interactions at the table,” she said. munication of its purpose and signifcance. shop] was instructive to recall those kinds of but their salaries have not currently changed. Te Committee on Equity and Inclusion Bramlett voiced her satisfaction with the episodes and think about how we might deal Upper and Deans’ Council member Ayush opted to host two training sessions,upon afernoon and hopes for further discussions with them next time they come up.” Noori stated that if the council must “shut [Grill] news that Dr. Howard C. Stevenson of the on identity. “Feedback from both sessions has Another part of the workshop’s success down for a second time, then it’s very possible University of Pennsylvania’s Racial Empow- been quite positive,” she said. FACULTY, 2 GRILL, 2

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CORRECTION OPINIONS SPORTS Visit our website for exclusives. Last week, in an article about the closure Sofa Etlin criticizes heteronormative visitations Lydia Anderson, Chiara Christie, Kathryn www.theexonian.com of Grill, Te Exonian omitted quotes from policy. 3. Kester & Michaela O’Brien of girls’ varsity Interim Chief Financial Ofcer Marijka Hockey are our Athletes of the Week. 8. Follow our Instagram. Beauschesene due to a production error. Te www.instagram.com/theexonian Exonian apologizes for this mistake. LIFE Read about Exonian’s opinions on the top foot- Read about the new Lamont Gallery Exhibit. 6. ball teams in the nation in Outside the Bubble: Like us on Facebook. NFL Playofs. 8. www.facebook.com/theexonian 2 THE EXONIAN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 Day Student Driving Policy Presented at Faculty Meeting By YUNSEO CHOI, LINA HUANG will strengthen relations between day and taken advantage of,” Marshall said. Fernandez said. and CHARLOTTE LISA boarding students. “Right now there is this Some faculty were supportive of the Upper and boarder David Kim argued Staf Writers disconnect, and it is challenging for day stu- initiative, according to senior and Student that driving is essential to an authentic high Te Student Council Executive Board dents to become integrated members of our Council President Elizabeth Yang. “Of course school experience, adding that it will help to presented a draf policy during faculty meet- community,” co-secretary and upper Ayush many of them have concerns of safety. On the strengthen community bonds. “I know that ing on Dec. 17 that would allow licensed up- Noori said, drawing on his own experience other hand, many of them recognize driving at other public high schools, driving your per and senior day students to drive boarders as a day student. “I hope this policy [will] be as a typical, and potentially benefcial, part of friends is a high school experience,” he said. “I with parental permission. Te proposed draf, integral to helping remedy that.” high school life,” Yang said. think we should get an opportunity to also get revised from last year’s version, is one of Stu- Te draf policy, a product of two years’ Upper and day student Allison Pendle- that experience with our day student friends.” dent Council’s biggest undertakings this year. worth of extensive work, passed with a unani- ton recalled instances where the absence of Senior and day student Gabby Allen According to the current E Book, mous vote of approval in Student Council. a day student driving policy prevented her agreed with Kim, adding that the policy will boarding students are restricted from rid- However, faculty had a wide range of from taking friends of campus for socializing allow students to become more involved of ing in motor vehicles with licensed faculty opinions to ofer, both against and for the activities since her parents, who are unavail- campus. “I think there are a lot of things in members, licensed drivers over the age of 21 policy, and will hold another meeting for able most days due to work, could not drive the area that kids don’t take advantage of that for day trips, and day students over 18 for further discussion before taking a vote. them. “We were all very hungry afer Winter they would if [they] could drive. It just gets overnight out-of-towns. Te draf policy, if Science Instructor Anne Rankin ex- Formal, but I couldn’t take any of my friends you more involved in the outside community,” passed, would grant boarders greater access pressed concerns about the greater risk of to get food,” Pendleton said. Allen said. to of-campus activities. accidents involving young drivers. According Upper and boarder Valentina Fernandez Te future of this policy remains uncer- According to Student Council co- to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- explained that the new policy greatly aids tain, but students are hoping for the best. “I secretary and upper, Audrey Vanderslice, vention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are boarding students, especially during the think it is very hard to tell whether or not it’s the current board appended last year’s draf a leading cause of death for American teens. snowy and freezing months of winter when going to pass,” Vanderslice said. “Diferent with additional rules, specifcations and safety Mathematics Instructor Laura Marshall they may wish to visit nearby stores. “If it’s faculty and diferent members of the admin- measures, including details on weather and also voiced concern for potential pressure on just too cold to walk to get even the most istration have diferent takes on whether it permitted motor vehicles. day students to provide rides for their boarder basic necessities that you cannot get in Grill would pass or not, but we remain hopeful Te Executive Board hopes this proposal friends. “We don’t want day students to be or the bookstore, you don’t have any options,” that the faculty will vote yes.”

Students Anticipate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration Continued from MLK, 1 Senior and member of the MLK Day that appealed to a lot of diferent types of invited two black police officers, South tend the workshops they selected through Planning Committee Elizabeth Yang said people,” senior and MLK Day Planning Carolina Police Officer Aaron Allston an all-school online form in December. Te that by focusing the day on Gen Z activism, Committee member Chandler Jean-Jacques and State Trooper Chris Houston. At this focus of these workshops range from what the committee hopes to equip students with said. “We really tried to make the focus of workshop, students and invited speakers it means to be a productive ally to creating the tools needed to become more involved each event diferent so that everyone can will discuss the relationship between police art for social change. in social justice. “It’s about showcasing the fnd something that speaks to them.” forces and the communities they work in Te night before Friday’s main events, various young people around the world At the workshop “Asian American as well as racial dynamics within the police student leaders from the BCRI will stay doing incredible activism today as a muse Activism: Where Do We Fit?” alumna department. overnight in various dorms to further to inspire Exonians to tap into that aspect Julie Chung ’16 will explore the role of Upper and Vice President of the Afro connect with the Exeter community. To- of their lives,” Yang said. Asian Americans in social justice and Latinx Exonian Society Johan Martinez night, Jan. 17, Exonians will also present According to Co-chair of the MLK racial conversations today. As a junior at will introduce Allston and Houston. “I am “UnSilenced,” a performance that features Day Planning Committee and English In- Harvard University, Chung studies social excited to see their perspective on shootings students’ cultural or racial experiences structor Mercedes Carbonell, student-led anthropology and also participates in, leads and other unjust murders,” Martinez said. through various styles of artistic expression. movements such as Black Lives Matter and and writes about various initiatives to sup- Hofeinz hopes the day will bring the Hofeinz hopes that hosting BCRI stu- March for Our Lives highlight the current port women and people of color. Yang said, community together as well as help Exeter dents in dorms will further show Exonians relevance of youth taking action for the “I have witnessed and learned about her as a whole think about questions of race that students of their age have the ability committee. “Listening to our MLK [Day activism at Exeter and also beyond. Tat’s and how the school can ft into the story of to make an impact. “Tey are our peers Planning Committee] student members, I why I thought it was a great idea for us to creating change. “It is an experience for the with this idea of Gen Z activism and what am hearing a call not merely for dialogue reach out to her and invite her back with Exeter community to have an opportunity it means to have high schoolers step into but also for action,” she said. our theme of Gen Z Activism. She’s one of to be with one another in the midst of these their own and form their own networks To engage all Exonians, the commit- the young activists we know and actually questions,” she said. “I hope that MLK Day and tackle the world in the way you all see tee chose a diverse group of speakers that interacted with.” this year will give that moment of being and it needs to be tackled,” she said. “[Te goal] would cater to a variety of students. “We To address the complexities of race thinking and doing together, [and give Exo- is to build those relationships.” were conscious of creating workshops and the police in America, the committee nians the opportunity to] hear each other.” Community Discusses Alternative Times for Evening Prayer Continued from EP, 1 considerably less turnout than usual. Raw- Student Council is proposing alterna- they listen to the community, students will was not a boycott, not a motion against the son acknowledged that the time change tive days from Tuesday and Sunday EPs. take up the responsibility of preserving performers who put so much work into EP. may have affected the attendance and “Something that adults and students are this important Exeter tradition.” It was, above all, a celebration of our fellow empathized with those who performed in entertaining is the idea of Friday EP at Weil listed many meaningful experi- students and the EP tradition,” James said. the new time slot. “Te attendance on the 9:30, because that does not interfere with ences she has had during her past three Senior and performer Adrian Venzon frst Sunday EP was sparse compared to check in and is not during typical study Tuesday nights. “EP has been such a big hoped that those who made the EP time the fnal Tuesday EP, and I felt badly for hours,” Yang said. “Students have voiced part of my Exeter experience,” she said. “It’s change will take into consideration the the performers, who were outstanding, that they prefer that time over Sundays where I’ve had some frst dates. It’s where performers’ deep afection for the timing as were the performers on the Tuesday,” at 7:30.” I’ve had really good times with friends. of the Tuesday evening event. “We took it Rawson said. Yin, however, believes that EP being It’s where, if I’m having a bad day, people in our own hands to preserve the Evening Yang noted that the time change may moved to Friday would change little about take me out and they’re like, ‘Hey, let’s just Prayer we’ve experienced since coming not be permanent, and that those on Stu- the issues with Sunday. “I think moving it sit here and knock everything back.’ It’s here,” Venzon said. “I hope that the fact dent Council are still communicating with to Friday would have similar detriments integral to my Exeter experience.” that we were willing to throw this together Rawson regarding compromises. “As of because it’s at the end of the week. People Evening Performance audience mem- overnight and that the turnout [being] so right now, the Sunday time is being treated are naturally looking forward to Friday bers commented on the emotional value amazing will show the adults on campus as a trial, almost. We are in conversation anyway and I know more than a couple Evening Prayer held and the signifcance of who want to change EP that we aren’t going about a potentially better time, something clubs meet on Fridays,” he said. the tradition being continued by Evening to take this change sitting down.” else that students and faculty can agree Evening Performance organizers are Performance. “EP sometimes has moved In turn, Heath appreciated how stu- upon,” Yang said. excited to continue hosting the event on me to tears, in times when the music is dents “took the initiative to ofer some- Weil remains optimistic that the Sun- Tuesday nights. “Te attendance and ef- very intense and I have a lot on my mind,” thing meaningful as a testimony to what day time will be a temporary change. “I forts that went into setting up the event are Yin said. “EP has been a time where I’ve EP means to this community.” have full faith in Principal Rawson,” she a testament to its importance in the com- been able to force myself out of my dorm, Perhaps demonstrating student dis- said. “He’s done a lot for the community. munity,” James said. “Hopefully, the school leave my homework for a bit, listen to satisfaction with the new Evening Prayer I really like him as a principal. I just don’t leadership team will recognize the merits some nice music and be in a space where time, the frst Sunday EP was met with agree with this particular decision.” of returning EP to the original time. Until everyone is silent together and can refect.”

Teachers Partake in Workshop Grill Resumes Operations Continued from FACULTY, 1 that is diferent than other communities [... Continued from GRILL, 1 permanent, cultural change around stealing. was the accountability that Dean of Faculty and] consider how it feels, looks and sounds down for a second time, then it’s very possible “We didn’t want a bandaid because we felt Ellen Wolf instilled in faculty members, as a person of color in historically white, that Grill staf hours and pay will be afected.” things like security cameras or posters in Grill according to English Instructor Courtney predominantly wealthy spaces.” According to senior and student leader of the don’t insinuate a cultural shif,” h e s ai d . “ Te Marshall. “We were told that contributing Similar to Carbonell, upper Tatum Deans’ Council Michaela Phan, the council is problem itself is a lack of respect for Grill.” and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion Schutt emphasized that in order for the considering creating posters that describe Grill’s Asch agreed, adding that Council mem- is in our job description—we cannot opt out workshops to be efective, faculty must not fnancial losses and inform students that thef bers noticed a “need to instill better morals in of this,” she said. “Tat was very powerful.” check out of difcult conversations. “I’ve “is serious and that it afects people.” this community [...and have] more discussions Despite the positive results of the found that many faculty, worried by the way Several Deans’ Council members pro- based around them.” Tose at the meeting workshop, faculty remarked that there is still their racial illiteracy will make them appear posed the idea of installing security cameras emphasized the importance of student in- much to improve in terms of diversity, equity among their colleagues, choose to discon- similar to those added to the post ofce when volvement in improving campus culture. Te and inclusion. English Instructor Wei-Ling nect from the discussion or even ignore the several box doors disappeared in the previous Council has proposed conversations with Grill Woo observed that conversations at Exeter conversation altogether rather than take school year. However, Phan noted that many employees and dorms, but has not reached a are still stigmatized and avoided. “Talking risks,” she said. “Tese risks, however, are “were hesitant to install security cameras be- conclusive decision. about race at Exeter is fraught,” Woo said. crucial for forward progress—change cannot cause we didn’t want to create an atmosphere on According to Director of Dining Services “I fnd this odd and difcult as a person of occur if faculty are not willing to challenge campus of students being watched constantly.” Melissa Leonard, no new measures will be color. In the future, I hope we can normalize their internal biases.” She clarifed that last year, cameras were in- implemented in the near future to prevent such conversations.” Despite the difculty of confronting stalled in the mailroom because the damaging future thef. “We are tracking our inventory Marshall, meanwhile, noted that the racial tensions, faculty members such as of P.O. boxes is a federal crime, whereas Grill more closely against daily sales to check if the competitive nature of Exeter is not always Physical Education Instructor Olutoyin Au- thefs are not. stealing is still happening,” she said. “Te hope conducive to inclusion. “When a place like gustus see this training as an important step Noori expressed the council’s desire for a is that no measures are needed at this time.” Exeter is so competitive to the point where in moving the school forward. “When we people aren’t sleeping, they’re skipping meals speak our truth, it can be painful to others,” and constantly trying to get ahead, how do Augustus said. “I don’t enjoy those experi- you talk about diversity of thought and in- ences, but I honor them in how they create cluding more people?” she asked. an opportunity to further our learning.” English Instructor Mercy Carbonell In the end, the workshop reminded PEA hopes that all of Phillips Exeter Academy adults of their role in fostering discourse in will continue to evaluate how the school academic or social settings. In Augustus’s can empathize with community members words: “We need to dig deep into what race of color who feel alienated. “We need to means for ourselves, what it means for our spend time thinking about how this elite community and what it means for students space constructs defnitions of race, in a way in the way that we teach.” THE EXONIAN OPINIONS THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 3 A Slipping Facade Later that week, there was a mandatory up with the promises they have made. To quote restrictions,” at what point will it draw the line? Sofa Etlin '21 dorm meeting in which our dorm head fnally Exeter’s Genderbread Lion poster: “Gender is “How could I explain to parents that there’s Columnist clarifed the confusion. Tis is how I understand one of those things that everyone thinks they a boy [trans girl] sleeping over in a girls dorm?” her message: if we wanted to have a sleepover understand, but most people do not. Like Incep- the aforementioned dean asked me. n recent times, lefist media has taken the with someone from a gender-neutral dorm, we tion. Gender is not binary. It is not either/or. In At this point in the conversation, PEA’s US—and Exeter—by storm. After The would have to 1) ignore their gender identity, many cases, it is both/and. A bit of this. A dash priority became clear to me. Te administra- Boston Globe incident, the Exeter adminis- 2) ignore any attempt that person might have of that.” However, if I identify as a girl, would I tion wants to be as “woke” as possible while still Itration has been scrambling to modify policies made or might be actively making to change not be a “real” girl in their eyes if I had a penis complying with the conservative values adopted to fit the “woke” agenda—a move that any their sex and 3) invade that person’s privacy and were too young to have surgery? by the parents of many Exonians. Tey would minimally important institution these days and disregard any discomfort or dysphoria they A dean I spoke with, who would prefer do anything to maintain Exeter’s reputation has to take in order to avoid scrutiny. Te im- might feel. We would have to ask that person to remain anonymous, said that all sleepovers and continue to attract students even at the age Exeter’s deans and faculty want to uphold what their biological sex was, and, if their geni- should be banned because students don’t need expense of the safety, comfort and very identity is undoubtedly one of care and equality for all. tals did not align with ours, they would not be sleepovers. A classic case of a non-solution. If of the students themselves. What is even more Tis only makes the visitations policy currently allowed to sleep over. we don’t know what to do with trans people concerning to me is the lack of discussion sur- practiced by its gendered dorms even more Te ofcial Visitations Policy written out that we claim to accept, then let’s take away rounding this reality. Te school is enforcing insulting. in the E Book states the following: everyone’s freedom! a transphobic interpretation of the visitations In the frst week of winter term, a friend “Unauthorized visiting, commonly re- First, it starts with sleepovers. But then, policy and keeping it under wraps. from a gender-neutral dorm and I decided to ferred to as illegal visitations, by boys in girls’ what if you’re a trans boy and you enter a boy’s This policy that the administration is have a sleepover in my dorm. We were upstairs rooms or by girls in boys’ rooms, or any abuse dorm in the middle of the day? Tat can’t be trying to conceal is wrong. For a school that when there was a knock on my door; it was of visitations, may result in disciplinary action.” allowed either because you have a vagina, so the claims to be all-inclusive, that claims to respect my dorm head telling us that she was unsure Te administration has created gender- school would ban all visitations to other dorms its students, that claims to be a safe space, that of what the policy was surrounding sleepovers neutral dorms, yet it somehow seems to forget outside of legal V’s hours. But, then, what about claims to want students to be their full selves, with members of the genderless dorms. She that non-binary people exist on this campus. the people in your own dorm—if trans men this policy is not only comedically hypocritical proceeded to make them leave. Te problem Te E Book says boys and girls, not those can’t visit them, then why should you be allowed but something that exposes the reality of what wasn’t that they lived in Kirtland—we’d had with vaginas and those with penises. However, to do so? Students should then no longer enter it means to live at Exeter. many sleepovers from people who lived in Wil- according to this new policy, only people with their neighbors’ rooms outside of legal V’s hours. Te very least the school could do would liams and Kirtland Houses before. Te problem the same genitalia can be in each other’s dorms All this may sound ridiculous and far-fetched, be to allow V’s at any point in time and was that the name of this non-binary person was outside of V’s hours. Tat means that either the but it only serves to highlight the reason why sleepovers based of of people’s gender identity. Jake*, not Katie*, that they had short hair instead current ofcial policy is transphobic and says banning all sleepovers is such a nonsensical If you identify as a girl, you should be able to of long hair and that they didn’t have a visible that to have a penis means to be a boy and to avoidance of an apparent discrepancy between go to girls’ dorms and vice versa. Tose who lump on their chest. Te dorm head was con- have a vagina means to be a girl or the school’s what the administration claims to care about are non-binary could visit both or neither fused; she didn’t know what to do with people facade of “equity and inclusion” is slipping as and what it actually cares about. If the school throughout the day. Tis is the least— the least whose gender she could not easily determine. the deans realize that their policies don’t match decides to go down the path of “equality by equal the deans could do to show that they care. Inefective Handling of Grill Teft Grill is not necessary and will not resolve about the inconvenience of Grill being Grill is quite expensive. I know many Emmanuel Tran '21 the underlying issues responsible for the closed. Tis, to a certain extent, seems logi- Exonians who can’t aford to buy food or Columnist uptake in Grill thef. cal enough: when Grill is open, students drinks from Grill. At the same time, Grill Why exactly does theft necessitate aren’t afected by stealing. We have no rea- is, in my view, a key part of the Exeter expe- esterday morning, I awoke to an Grill closure? Some speculated that the son to tell friends or people we know not rience: many Exonians go there to eat, so- email that turned the exhausting school does not have enough money to to steal. However, this move could easily cialize or work on homework. Not having prospect of my 8 a.m. class into a support Grill if they aren’t turning a proft. backfre. Many Exonians have questioned the money to participate in this experience Yglorious day. When I frst read it, I couldn’t Some said faculty members are trying to the fairness of this closure; in my percep- can be a humiliating experience. Tis prob- believe my eyes: Grill had fnally reopened! “teach us a lesson” and educate us morally. tion, we ended up with a situation where lem has been acknowledged many times I would fnally be able to spend all my mon- It has now become clear that the latter is the students blame the administration for the before and solutions have been proposed. ey on San Pellegrino and Rufes again. Te case, according to administrative members closure and focus their ire on them rather For example, some Student Council candi- frst words the cashier said to me, however, quoted in last week’s Exonian news article. than on students who steal. dates have proposed stipends for Exonians burst my bubble. “Tell people not to steal,” But the question remains— should we be Tere is another more complex di- who need the money. But there has been no she said. At that moment, I knew that in a punished for what a few kids did? mension to this debate. We have been told signifcant action on this issue. If Grill was few days, Grill would once again be closed, Personally, I think this is not an ethi- over and over again that people who steal cheaper, or if every student could aford to and the entire school would be punished cal response. If everyone is punished for are the “bad guys”, that they are truly re- buy food there, then maybe thef would not for the actions of a few individuals. the actions of a few, there is no incentive sponsible for the closure. Tis narrative has be that big of an issue. At frst, I felt angry towards whoever for good behavior. Why would people not been reinforced in settings such as advisee In sum, closing Grill is neither a moral was going to steal from Grill, because I steal if they are going to be punished for meetings and classroom discussions. But I nor efective response to thef. Rather than knew that someone, somewhere, would. it anyway? It is unjust to punish an entire think we need to have more sympathy for seeking quick, temporary fxes, we should However, afer some thought, I realized group of innocent people just because a people who are stealing and try to better try to expose the root of this problem, the problem was not a few “bad apples,” few did something wrong. understand their motivations. I don’t know whether it be overpricing, economic in- but instead the entire school policy towards On top of that, punishing everyone why people steal. I can speculate based on equality or something entirely diferent. Grill operation. At frst glance, this seems will not necessarily encourage students to the various other problems that have sur- Ten, the administration should craf spe- like a sweeping, irrational statement to stigmatize thef culturally or report inci- faced at this institution. I am specifcally cifc responses to whatever that problem make. If you think about the moral and dents of stealing. I suspect that the school referring to the signifcant socioeconomic turns out to be. Regardless, closing Grill economic elements of this question, how- believed that students would lash out at disparities that continue to plague our is neither an ethical nor efective way to ever, a clearer picture emerges: closing Exonians who steal because of their anger school. combat thef.

Afrmative Action and Socio-Economic Status of the gap between black and white students. the disadvantaged, race-based Afrmative causing more unnecessary divides within Jonathan Meng '21 A diferent study by the Century Founda- Action is just giving many wealthy blacks our country. Columnist tion found that in terms of SAT scores, and Latinxs an advantage over their peers. When implemented, this focus on in- socioeconomic obstacles were seven times It’s unjust to ignore the fact that every come as opposed to race promotes greater frmative Action is a set of policies as large as those created by race. single race has members distributed at dif- economic diversity while also continuing and practices that work to help Afrmative Action could work much ferent points on the income spectrum. Our to create racially diverse student bodies. disadvantaged communities reach more efectively by considering socioeco- race-based Afrmative Action completely According to a 2012 study by Century Foun- Ahigher levels of education. It allows schools nomic status instead of race. While our overlooks the struggles of each individual dation, seven out of ten public universities and employers to use race as a factor in current system of afrmative action has and groups people together just because that used socioeconomic-based Afrma- admissions and help those who have suf- succeeded in increasing black and Latinx/ of their race. Doing this also categorizes tive Action were able to maintain or even fered from discrimination. Heavy scrutiny Hispanic enrollment, it ofen does not help generally poorer students from already increase their proportion of black or Latinx recently befell this process in the Students those who need it most. A family with more underrepresented countries such as the students. Additionally, this system ofers a for Fair Admissions v. Harvard lawsuit, with money, regardless of their race, is able to Philippines and Vietnam with “model mi- more concrete standard for student aid and the plaintif arguing that Harvard has been invest more in their children, allowing them nority” applicants of Chinese, Japanese, or can relieve some of the racial tensions that discriminating against Asian Americans. to pursue extracurriculars and hire tutors Korean descent. Since the lives of people we observe in the SFFA v. Harvard case. According to Princeton Sociologists to beat out poorer families in the college from these countries difer wildly, placing But the greatest beneft of class-based Espenshade and Radford, Asian Americans application process. them in the same checkbox inficts major Afrmative Action is that it will allow for have to score 140 points higher than whites, Because of this, at competitive schools harm on the chances of marginalized Asians more class mobility within the United 280 points higher than Hispanics and 450 like Yale and Harvard Law, only 5 percent being accepted. States. Since income-based Affirmative points higher than blacks on the 1600 point of incoming students come from the bottom Because of the many distinctions Action will always help those with the least SAT to have the same chances of getting into 50 percent of the socioeconomic spectrum, between people in one racial group, giv- resources, it will make it easier for the poor top colleges. while 60 percent come from the top 10 per- ing an affluent black or Latinx applicant to attain higher paying jobs, bringing them But income, not race, is the most cent. Meanwhile, Daniel Fisher of Forbes re- benefits over a low-income white or Asian out of poverty. important factor in reaching higher levels ports that 86 percent of African-Americans does not make our society more equitable. No child should be held responsible of education. A Stanford study found that at selective universities are in the middle Instead it continues to only give opportu- for the actions of their ancestors. Basing the diference in standardized test scores or upper class. Tis shows us that those in nities to those who already have the most afrmative action on socioeconomics rather between a child from a family in the 90th poverty who need and deserve the most resources. This exacerbates the already than race will be a great step towards a percentile of family income distribution and help are still being shut out of these institu- substantial wage gap and continues the brighter future with help given to those who a child in the 10th percentile is double that tions. Instead of helping a large portion of stratification of the American people, truly need it.

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Governor Sununu: Step Up or Step Aside actually need it and what cheaper, better alter- to the grid. Tis would lower taxes for the town. there another reason? Sadie DiCarlo '21 natives there are. Tis has been very efective Surprisingly, these eforts were met with failure, In some cases, it seems that there is. For in previous cases. Just look at what happened but not because of the disagreement between example in April of 2018, Sununu released Columnist when the government put a tax on cigarettes: parties—in fact, both parties endorsed these a “state energy strategy” which called for millions quit. And, our forefathers during the plans which benefted the environment and the more reliance on nuclear and gas and, despite ow-lying islands are fooding, leaving Revolutionary War definitely realized how economy—but because of one man. constituents asking him to address climate their residents homeless. Rainforests much they needed their tea when the British Tat man is our governor, Chris Sununu. change in this plan, there was no mention of are dying. Glaciers that have existed government taxed it. In his two terms as governor, Sununu has it. Something of note here is that the Seabrook forL thousands of years are fnally cracking However, carbon is not tea. There are worked to distance New Hampshire from cli- nuclear power plant owner, NextEra, has under the pressure of human activity. We are better alternatives. If we put a tax on carbon mate legislation and proved that he cares more donated over $50,000 to Sununu. It seems experiencing the highest number of wildlife emissions, society will be forced to look beyond for monetary increase than his citizens or his that from Sununu’s past history of energy and extinctions since the loss of the dinosaurs 65 the gas pump and fnd cheaper, greener energy state. He has publicly declared himself a climate environmental policies, he puts the wants of million years ago. Tankfully, momentum is options. Just last week, four congressional rep- skeptic, saying to NHPR, “I don’t know for sure. his wealthy corporate donors above the people building all across America. People are real- resentatives, two republicans and two demo- And I’ve studied this at MIT. I studied earth and of New Hampshire. izing that if we don’t act soon, it will be too late. crats from the bipartisan Climate Solutions atmospheric sciences with some of the best in As a kid in New Hampshire who is pas- But the question is, how will we act? Caucus, introduced a bill for a federal-level the world. And I’ve looked at the data myself sionate about climate change and worried for In California, Connecticut, Delaware, carbon dividend. On both sides of the aisle, . . . Is carbon the leading reason why the earth the future, it is hard to sit by and watch our Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp- people are recognizing that we need to take has warmed up pretty much continuously over state be governed by someone who pays more shire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and bigger steps. We need to stop this tide before the last 150 years? I’m not sure. It could be.” attention to powerful donors than to the world Vermont, carbon-pricing programs are being it drowns us. Evidently, Sununu thinks his own skepti- I will inherit. True to form, when asked about used to successfully reduce emissions. Te Even here, in our little corner of the United cism as one engineer justifes disregarding President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a coalition States, we are starting to feel the efects of these what ninety seven percent of the scientifc Climate Accords, our governor said “To be of Northeastern states, was the frst mandatory global changes. Winters are becoming warmer, community has established: that the climate is honest it’s nothing I’ve really thought about. cap-and-trade program in the United States, the maple syrup season is getting shorter and warming due to human activity. It’s a federal issue at this point. I’m focused on with California starting the frst multi-sector coastal fooding is increasing. Our state gov- And Sununu is not just talk. He has acted the 603, and what we do here.” cap-and-trade program. It is currently being ernment has tried to put legislation in place on his beliefs, and in doing so, he has not only My apologies, Mr. Governor, but that is used to limit carbon dioxide emissions in the to counter this, but, their eforts have yet to hurt the environment but has also hurt New not how climate change or governance work. power sector. bear any fruit. Tey also tried to implement a Hampshire’s economy. The bills he vetoed Federal issues are 603 issues. We are all af- Carbon pricing is a bipartisan-supported bipartisan-supported solar bill that would help would have helped lower taxes and were sup- fected by this crisis. We need everyone in this method that shows great potential for reducing towns install solar panels and save tax dollars, ported by his own party. So, the question is: is fght—everyone and every state, no matter carbon emissions. Te fundamental concept as well as a Republican-led, energy bill that Governor Sununu really such a climate denier how small because the climate is warming behind it is if you tax something, people will would allow for owners of large solar panel that he would forgo lowering taxes in order to and it is our fault. think more carefully about how much they arrays to be rewarded for sending power back oppose an environmentally friendly law? Or is Step up or step aside.

A Closer Look at the American Judicial System opposition to Planned Parenthood brought Along with a respect for the law comes Now, this leads me to my second point. Felix Yeung '21 on the rebukes of two Executive Councilors: a thorough understanding of it. American Te politicization of the confrmation pro- Columnist Andru Volinsky and Congressman-elect jurisprudence is complicated, to say the least. cess includes a deep-dive into a nominee’s Chris Pappas. Furthermore, he was pressed Nevertheless, a respectable judge must have a character. Before I go further, I am not say- obert J. Lynn. James P. Bassett. Ste- by Volinsky on a disciplinary matter. Tese grasp of it. If he or she does, recognizing valid ing that judges with histories of major law phen Breyer. Of these names, two are proceedings, while small in scale, illustrate legal arguments will come easily. violations should be confrmed. No respect justices on the New Hampshire Su- the fawed, highly-politicized rationale of Of course, the mere continuation of the for the law can come from one who fouts it. premeR Court. Te last serves on the United many legislative bodies in confrming judges. status quo is not just. At the national level, In some cases, allegations of inappropriate States Supreme Court. Certainly, their Firstly, judges are often screened precedents set by Korematsu v. United States, behavior like Brett Kavanaugh’s are enough names are foreign to most Exonians—just through analyses of their supposed political Plessy v. Ferguson and Baker v. Nelson have to disqualify a candidate. Still, the personal as they once were to me. leanings. To assess a judge in this fashion is each been rightfully overturned. lives of nominees—even morally question- Few institutions of the American gov- problematic, to say the least. Rather, the onus Terefore, a judge must be able to dis- able areas—should not be dredged up to ernment are as trivialized as the judiciary. upon the judge should be to prove their cog- cern when the spirit of a foundational law–– the extent that they have been in the past, Te people of our courts are the silent law- nizance of the sanctity of the law, as opposed in most cases, a state charter or the Constitu- particularly at a state level. givers of the country. Te precedents they set to their political appeal. Te preservation of tion––has been misinterpreted. Alternatively, Ultimately, Americans must consider today will have ramifcations that far outlast timeworn precedents is of vital importance; a court may have to take an activist approach the role of the judiciary. Te members of a their tenures. Hence, it is imperative to con- part of a court’s clout lies in the near per- in righting an unmitigated wrong. In United court shape an enduring understanding of sider the criteria by which we raise those in manence of its decisions. Consequently, in States judicial history, the humanity of judges the law. As a result, it is more than impor- power to such lofy heights. the selection of a judge, a body must discern has ofen been a catalyst for change. I do not tant for political bodies to keep politics out Recently, the Executive Council of New whether or not this individual regards the subscribe to legal moralism, but I do believe of the confrmation process. For the sake of Hampshire’s confirmation of Daniel St. laws they are sworn to protect with adequate that there are times when the letter of the law the people, judges should be professional, Hilaire aroused controversy. His outspoken deference. must be bent towards justice. not political.

Re-examining Elizabeth Warren be a unifer who is able to mobilize more than instill skepticism in Warren’s ability to win a claims of tribal heritage,” wrote Chuck Hoskin Jr, Isabella Ahmad '20 one group of people. As potential challengers presidential election. Even before she was elected Te Cherokee Nation’s secretary of state. Columnist emerge, one candidate in particular garners into ofce, Democrats were hesitant to put their If you are a white person somewhere be- pessimistic thoughts: Elizabeth Warren. faith in her— in 2010, former President Obama tween 1/64th to 1/1024th Native American, you t has been exactly two weeks since a new Warren announced her bid for candidacy declined to nominate Warren as the permanent are not a person of color. Te claim is especially Congress was sworn in on Capitol Hill, on New Year’s Eve. A Massachusetts senator director of the Consumer Financial Protection ironic as Democrats tend to champion them- adding to the air of anticipation for the since 2013, Warren, subjectively, strikes me as Bureau, despite it being an agency that she cre- selves as unyielding advocates for minorities. presidentialI election, which is just two years crass, self-righteous and, most significantly, ated and led. However, releasing the DNA test was not away. More Americans voted in this term’s divisive. I am not alone in my distaste for her. Tere is also the matter of her ridiculous Warren’s only instance of depicting herself as Congressional elections than ever before in In fact, in 2016, Warren had the second highest claim of being Native American, which began someone she is not. For example, she is very the history of non-presidential elections. TIME disapproval rating of all New England senators. when she listed herself as a minority on the As- vocal about refusing donations from lobbyists, Magazine attributes this record to an increase Tough she was re-elected in 2018, more people sociation of American Law Schools directory. though in reality, there is an asterisk next to in Democratic participation–– a signifcant in Massachusetts voted for Republican Gov. She still adamantly defends this claim to this this promise. While she does not accept dona- phenomenon, since Democrats tend to vote in Charlie Baker. “[It]’s embarrassing to earn less day. In fact, she allowed Te Harvard Crimson to tions from federal lobbyists, she has accepted signifcantly fewer numbers in midterm elec- votes than a Republican governor in the bluest describe her as “the frst woman with a minority thousands of dollars from many of the state and tions compared to presidential elections. state in the nation,” said political consultant background to be tenured.” I winced while read- local lobbyists of Massachusetts. When asked by Yet, though Democrats outnumber Re- Ryan Williams. Another political consultant, ing an interview during which she commented Te Washington Examiner whether or not she publicans by 36 representatives in the House, Eric Fehrnstrom, agreed: “Tese results might on her grandfather having “high cheekbones like would still accept local lobbyist funds if she had midterm results proved that the Democratic raise a real question in the minds of Democrats all of the Indians do.” Te Cherokee Nation itself a chance to run her campaign again, her ofce Party has once again failed to connect with about whether or not Warren could do as well [in released a response to Warren advertising the declined to comment. rural America. For the most part, they have 2020], especially in some of the must-win states results of her DNA test: “Using a DNA test to lay It amazes me that so many headstrong, evoked civic passions exclusively in the urban, like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.” claim to any connection to the Cherokee Nation diverse and opinionated politicians unseated educated elite. Of course, in the United States, a politician’s or any tribal nation, even vaguely, is inappropri- centrist incumbents who do not wholly rep- As someone vigorously opposed to the popularity is laced with overtones of sexism and ate and wrong. It makes a mockery out of DNA resent the values they claim to in the House Trump administration, many aspects of the are not necessarily indicative of their political tests and its legitimate uses while also dishon- elections. In my view, to support Sen. Elizabeth election results did please me. However, when strength, as the great number of comparisons oring legitimate tribal governments and their Warren for President would be a regression on thinking ahead to the 2020 election, it is clear drawn between Warren and former presidential citizens, whose ancestors are well documented this front. Democrats need to put forward a more that it will not be enough for President Trump’s candidate Hillary Clinton prove. Still, just or and whose heritage is proven. Sen. Warren is consistent, popular and unifying candidate to challenger to be just any Democrat— they must not, the existence of these comparisons should undermining tribal interests with her continued turn out victorious on Nov. 3, 2020. Administration Ignores Students over EP them to take a short break from work without a time. Compared to the Tuesday Evening Per- pointment of the student body? Daniel Chen '22 great impact on their academics. In the context formance, turnout at the frst Sunday Evening Regardless of whether or not the adminis- Columnist of promoting study hours, Tuesday is a practi- Prayer was small—and Evening Performance tration sees the pros of Tuesday EP, the student cal option. was conceived the night before its occurrence. body’s overwhelming support should be reason he rescheduling of Evening Prayer I would even say that the fact that Evening Does the administration believe its perceived enough for reconsideration. What happens next to Sunday evenings is a disappoint- Prayer does interrupt study hours in the middle value of complying with rigid standards of will send a clear message about their willingness ment— not only because it removes a of the week is key to its identity. Reverend Heidi’s check-in and study hours outweighs the disap- to listen to us. much-neededT midweek break, but because it prayer for a good week is uniquely impactful as indicates the administration’s troubling lack a ficker of hope in the midst of the otherwise of consideration for the student body’s opinion. incessant grinding; its interruption creates an Te administration wrote in an email appreciated time to slow down, refect and relax. announcing the time change, “Tis transition Sunday, the start of a new week, does not fulfll maintains the integrity of what is special about this purpose of Evening Prayer. In addition, its EP.” It is obvious from the backlash and student interference with extracurricular activities such reactions that it does not. Te email cited the as Te Exonian, Mock Trial and a variety of mu- need to conform to check-in times and study sical groups presents another difculty. Clubs hours, but the fact that EP does not align with are now forced to accommodate for this change these restrictions is an essential part of its iden- or compete with Evening Prayer for attendance. tity as a tradition on this campus. Te administration doesn’t seem to under- For underclassmen, it is an exciting op- stand or even care about this. While concerns portunity to be able to check out, but even more with upholding check-in time and study hours so a motivation to take a break from homework are most legitimate, I fail to see how Evening and relax on one of the calmer nights of the Prayer has ever disturbed the community to week. Because students only have half a day of an extent that warrants this distillation of its classes on Wednesday, they have signifcantly identity. less homework on Tuesday nights, allowing It is obvious there is backlash to the Sunday Yet, at present, Google and Facebook, who have no reporters and no news team, profit off real jour- nalism by making use of the journalistic content of struggling newspapers, both small and larger. THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 5 ExonianHumor Election Signature Assembly Speakers Exposed For Starter Pack By RYAN XIE Lost DC Election Last Year Dicking Assembly By ANONYMOUS 1. “What’s your platform?” John Snow? 2. Illegible handwriting. In a surprising turn of events, hiring body doubles,’ explained resorted to extreme measures in 3.“What distinguishes you from other the latest phenomenon in a worry- Doole. ‘And we have to send them order to cut spending, including candidates?” ing trend of increased absences is up onstage in place of their origi- selling the chairs from D-Hall, and one that may seem absurd: Assem- nals. Sometimes we’ll need mul- kicking out one financial aid stu- 4. Spilled food on the sheet. bly speakers dicking their own as- tiple body doubles, just in case the dent each week to cover expenses. 5. “I already signed.” semblies. “Yeah, uh...we don’t know assembly speaker convinces their “Wow. I didn’t think that they 6. People, who you know won’t bother to how to explain this one. Essentially first body double to go to D2 with would kick me out like that. Ap- stand in line for the ballots, promising to we’re seeing assembly speakers them or something right before.’ parently, I failed my body double show up to campus, and everything According to the Oean’s Dffice, the training course? Um…I wasn’t tak- vote for you. is going according to procedure. assembly speakers who were actu- ing that course. But I guess I’ll call 7. “Why should I vote for you?” They check into their hotels, we ally body doubles may surprise my mom,” said one financial aid 8. Competitors signing each other’s sheets. give them a tour, and then come students. ‘That guy with the disin- student, 9:45 Tuesday or Friday, they dis- fectant startup that had everyone Your editors can only hope 9. The one kid who won’t sign. appear,” said Authority Figure and laughing, he was a body double. such disturbing trends do not con- Important Person Cean Doole of We actually found him in a comedy tinue. In the event that they do con- the reported incidents: club in El Paso. That’s why he was tinue, said a representative for the In order to deal with this un- so funny.’ The acquisition of body Oean’s Dffice, “we’re going to have settling situation, the administra- doubles for each assembly speaker to start instituting assembly speak- tion has had to resort to some ex- has taken a toll on the Academy’s er checks twice a week.” The pen- Te Eight Stages treme measures. ‘We’ve taken to finances. The administration has alty? “Death.” of Eating a Bag of Chips By JACK ARCHER First Humor Article, Low-Key the Best One on the Page Examining Campus Cults Part 2:

The temptation: It’s there. Perched on the cor- ner of your desk, just within your line of sight. Crunchy, salty goodness. Waiting there. For you. Classics By NICK SCHWARZ Giving in: The bag is in your hands now. How Totally Does Not Take Classics did it get there? You’re not really sure, but as long as it is there, might as well. Last week, when we exam- seems to be some controversy over genitalia being crushed. ined the “Cross Country Cult” on the subjects’ state of decomposi- Such activities suggest there The Inception: There’s the perfect tear along this page, a reference to Coach tion. When asked why he studied may be truth behind the rumor the top seam of the bag, the light reflecting off the Nicholas Unger mysteriously dis- ancient languages no one bothered that students use the replica Ro- shiny interior. Your hand plunges into the abyss appeared somewhere between The to speak in this day and age, Pep- man weapons stored in the Clas- and returns with a handful of your prey. The chips Exonian office and the printer. per Pieroni cryptically answered: sics wing in secret gladiatorial are thin and crunchy, and your fingertips are lay- Although we might fob this off as “We’ve resurrected them.” fights staged in the Latin Study (no ered with their first coating of salt. All is well, life sloppy editing, in reality we know Classics students complain wonder they always keep it locked) is good. it is an example of the power of the ceaselessly of their suffering but, for the entertainment of Trustees. undeniable leader of the “Classics apparently brainwashed, keep Other disturbing activities include Comfort Phase: Your mouth is now accus- Cult.” crawling back for more. And what tournaments in which prizes are tomed to the taste of the chips, used to the massive Entering a Latin classroom, it exactly are they cramming into given to those who can name, for amounts of salt you are ingesting at an alarming is clear that the space is consid- their brains? This reporter ob- instance, the infant whose father rate. There’s no stopping now. Chip after chip, you ered sacred, as each room seems served a study group organized by pierced his feet and abandoned him shove each one into your mouth. The bag contin- untouched by time. The walls are Calvin Henaku ominously chant- on a mountain to die, final projects ues to yield yellow flakes of happiness, and you covered not by whiteboards nor ing “substantive clause of volition,” devoted to studying a ritual involv- continue to accept each of its gifts. even by retro blackboards, but that “future less vivid,” and exclaim- ing the immolation of prisoners of weird 1970s-era green-colored ing with delight over the discov- war in giant human-shaped wicker Shortage: Your chip-per-handful ratio has low- board, for which there is no com- ery of such choice morsels as “the cages, and entire weeks given over ered substantially. Your hand is travelling deeper monly recognized term. This is ablative of time when and within to poking in the dirt under the and deeper to satisfy your salt-craving taste buds. obviously fitting for the study of which,” all while translating a pas- scorching Mediterranean sun in Times are harder now than they used to be. dead languages, although there sage about some unlucky fellow’s search of broken plates. The Funnel: Your hands just won’t do the trick anymore. It is time for more desperate measures. You tilt the bag upwards, stationing your mouth at the top corner of the bag and lean back, letting the last sediments stubbornly clinging to the bottom of the bag tumble into your mouth. You chew, you swallow. It is done. Te Exonian Typos Regret: You realize that now you will have to By RYAN XIE do everything with oily, salty, saliva-covered fin- Used to Be a Copy Editor gers. Grief: You realise the bag of chips was family- sized.

TFW the Kinnos Machine Retracts the Paper Towel After 20 Minutes By RYAN XIE Helped Bring the Assembly Speaker to Exeter

Quote of the Week “I’m tired of all of my cells dying for no reason.” - Jason Kang, assembly speaker

Do you need to triple space your essay to fll “Can we get rid of the imageflip watermark in the meme above?” -Nick Schwarz ’20 “Who Cares” up space like we just did here? -Ryan Xie ’20 Instagram (DM Us) Submit to the Humor Page. @san_pellefino @rionshay @nick_schwarz.6 Email [email protected]. 6 THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 ExeterLife

Exonians visit the new Lamont Gallery exhibit. Tomas Wang/Te Exonian

LamontBy ANNE BRANDES Gallerylive in a world of process and not Features hard fact.” borious. “He does a charcoalDissolving drawing, takes a beautiful for some inexplicable Art reason.” Staff Writer Lamont Gallery proctor and upper Eliza- pictures of it and strings many of these draw- Another visitor, lower Sarah Huang, de- beth Kostina praised the way Kentridge shows ings together into a moving image,” he said. “If scribed that her favorite part of the exhibition William Kentridge’s linocut prints adorn the evolution of an object. “He will take a you put that into context, one second of ani- was how one print could represent two or the Lamont Gallery walls as students and fac- drawing of an ordinary object, like a tea ket- mation is 24 frames per second. Some of his more subjects. “When looking at the exhibi- ulty admire the newly instated exhibition, Uni- tle that is relatively realistic,” she said. “Ten, videos are 50 minutes long.” Te exhibition tion, I realized that a print that we had thought versal Archive. Kentridge’s belief that “there is he will slowly distort the image over several itself displays clips of the stop motion media was a bird could also be interpreted as a forest a desperation in all certainty” manifests itself prints. Once you get to the fnal image, you that Kentridge has created. with a moon above,” she said. “Te diferent in his choice of medium for his pieces: each wouldn’t be able to recognize [that] this was a As an addition to the exhibition, La- understandings possible behind the prints re- printed image will eventually dissolve. tea kettle at all.” Fountain and the gallery proctors have set up minded me of how much care the artist must Kentridge and his assistants carefully Many of Kentridge’s revolutionary ideas a whiteboard and video camera so students have put into each print.” carved sketches, ranging from trees to cof- are rooted in his earlier life in Johannesburg, can mimic Kentridge’s passion for stop mo- Music Instructor Jon Sakata is leading fee pots, onto the linoleum plates which were South Africa, where he witnessed the disso- tion flm. “[LaFountain, myself and the other a discussion about the exhibition with other originally a collection of small ink drawings. lution of South Africa’s 20th-century system proctors] are going to try and get the people members of the faculty. Te exhibition reso- Tese abstract subject matters refect Ken- of institutional racial segregation known as who come to the exhibit to participate in that nates with him because of the layers of mean- tridge’s world view. “Te category of political apartheid. His work largely draws on the deso- sense,” she said. ings in each piece. “All to say, Kentridge— uncertainty, philosophical uncertainty, un- late industrial environment of post-apartheid Kostina believes the difcult nature of known for his amazing animations—is an certainty of images, is much closer to how the South Africa, seeking to express ideas across stop motion will advance students’ under- artist who most richly activates an animation world is,” he said. multiple disciplines, including drawing, flm standing of the exhibit. “I think a lot of people of mind, imagination, critically and cunningly Another way Kentridge adds complexity and theatre. don’t understand how difcult flming is,” she vital thought like no other,” Mr. Sakata said. to his works is by creating illusions. Accord- LaFountain elaborated on the interdisci- said. “Te process of stop motion is both grati- When Kentridge discusses his philoso- ing to Weston LaFountain, the Interim Cura- plinary nature of Kentridge’s art. “[Kentridge] fying and frustrating; I want people to see that phy on art, he takes the time to evaluate ac- tor of the Lamont Gallery, Kentridge deceives is this profound philosophical thinker that is and have a better understanding of what his cepted notions and turn them upside down. viewers by cutting a watercolor-like sketch able to work across many felds and combine art is.” “Te absurd, with its rupture of rationality—of onto a rigid block. “Tere are multiple layers them successfully,” he said. “Te 75 prints we Students who attended the gallery open- conventional ways of seeing the world—is in of meaning of how the prints were made,” La- have are only the tip of the tip of the iceberg in ing were extremely impressed by the exhibi- fact an accurate and a productive way of un- Fountain said. “His method ties into his own terms of the work that he has produced.” tion. “My initial perception was that it seemed derstanding the world,” he said. philosophy of life in general and how there is Another medium Kentridge explores is kind of mysterious and nearly reminded me of Te exhibit will be on display in Lamont very little certainty in this world and that we stop motion flm, which can be incredibly la- calligraphy,” she said. “I thought it was really Gallery until Mar. 9.

WBy VERONICAinter CHOULGA F and ormalSUMMER FALIERO TBy rendLEAH COHEN and WRAMYANEEatch MUKHERJEE Staf Writer and Guest Contributor Contributing Writers

Last Saturday, Exonians braved the a good time with their friends. Though Hi guys! I’m Ramyanee, one of your new paired with black dress pants, and Katie Yang ‘19 cold walk from their dorms to Grainger some students chose to ask their peers to Trendwatch writers! I’m an upper from New glimmered in a mini bodycon dress covered in Auditorium to attend WPEA’s annual accompany them to the dance, they did Jersey, and I live in Bancrof Hall. I was born in silver sequins that shined underneath the lights. Winter Formal. Upon arrival, they shed not equivalate it to a romantic gesture. India and moved to the United States when I Exonians also showed of their school spirit their sweatpants and winter jackets to “If you ask somebody to Winter Formal, was one year old. I’ve been sewing and designing with bright red outfts. Meredith Tomas ‘21 dance to live music, relax at tables and you aren’t really asking them so that you clothes since I was 13 years old, and I’m excited to rocked a slim-ftting maxi dress with a rufed socialize with friends. Friend groups can dance with them; you’re just asking combine my love of writing and fashion to bring neckline, and Mimi Lavin ‘20 faunted a red had their photos taken together to them to take a picture together,” Faliero you the newest trends and showcase the Exonians mini-dress. commemorate the night. explained. who faunt them! Many were ready to jump into the New Hosted by Exeter’s radio station, Some Exonians came to Winter Hi everyone! I’m Leah, the other Trendwatch Year with dazzling jumpsuits. Kate Denny ‘19 Winter Formal is Exeter’s only formal Formal for just that: a photo. “My writer! I’m a three-year upper in Amen Hall from combined two trends with a glittering silver dance of the year. Some students believe favorite part of Winter Formal was taking Pennsylvania. I have loved fashion for as long as tube top and pants to match. Beez Dentzer ‘20 that the upscale dress-code is what draws pictures with my friends!” Shetreet said. I can remember. I wanted to write Trendwatch killed it in a scarlet red jumpsuit with matching Exonians to the event. “I think Winter Indeed, Faliero admitted that the event from the moment I read the column in my red lipstick. Formal is something that people go to is less of a dance than an opportunity brother’s Exonian in 2012. I can’t wait to follow all Some guys kept it classy and casual with because it’s a formal dance—that’s why for photos. “I don’t think that the actual you fashion-forward Exonians in 2019! no ties and a monochrome color palette. Ethan it’s so popular,” lower Gabriella Shetreet dance is very formal, considering it’s Saturday night’s WPEA Winter Formal Aguilar ‘22 and Justin Li ‘20 both sported black- said. The students noted their enjoyment mostly a long line of people waiting to was a fashionable kickof to 2019 for Exonians. on-black button-downs and blazers. Others, such of getting dressed up and shopping for get their pictures taken,” she stated. In between posing for photos and dancing with as Isaac Choate ‘19 and Ray Alvarez-Adorno their attire as a good way to relieve stress Some students felt that live music the band, we had plenty of time to spot up-and- ‘19, stood out with their unique outfts. Choate after the long school week. was difficult to dance to. “A lot of people coming trends for the new year! stepped up to the plate and paired a navy blazer In addition to increasing student were kind of making fun of the music. Morgan Lee ‘21 and Avery Napier ‘21 were with a black button-down. Alvarez-Adorno turnout, the attire was a major reason I definitely think it could have been spotted wearing silky metallic dresses. Lee wore stood out in a red plaid blazer layered over a for the event’s supportive atmosphere, better, but a lot more people were in the a gold bodycon dress with a slit on both sides, grey turtleneck. according to lower Brody Faliero. “It auditorium dancing this year than there and Napier shimmered in a silver, loose-ftting We’re super excited to be your next is always fun to see all of your friends were last,” lower Ali Hanlon said. slip dress. Trendwatch writers and bring the hottest trends dressed up, feeling confident,” she said. However, many believed that the Some students took the sparkle to the into the hands of Exonians! Upper Patty Fitzgerald agreed with live music contributed to the laid- next level with sequined dresses. Hanna Pak XO, Faliero. “My favorite part was seeing so back ambiance of the dance. Many ‘19 blinded us with her embellished halter top Ramyanee Mukherjee and Leah Cohen many of my friends looking amazing, Exonians had particular admiration for and everybody was so positive! I think the diversity of songs played. “It was there was a lot of self confidence at the refreshing to hear a mix of different dance and I appreciate that.” The night genres rather than just the most popular after Winter Formal, Exonians flooded music,” Shetreet said. Instagram with photos of friend groups Although the dance may be relaxed, combined with Winter Formal related the process of preparing and setting captions. up the event can be busy. Upper Henry However, some Exonians felt Pallatroni, a member of the WPEA pressured to find dates for the event. board, commented on the marketing “I know a few people who didn’t feel preparation leading up to the dance. “For comfortable going because they didn’t me, the most important part of the whole have a date,” upper Zane Ice said. process was promotion. The WPEA Fitzgerald agreed, comparing the dance winter formal couldn’t have been a to a “mini prom.” “[Going with a date] success if nobody knew about it,” he said. is a standard. If you don’t do it, you Overall, the dance garnered positive don’t really fit in without other people,” reviews from the student body. “WinFo Fitzgerald said. “Going alone to a dance is something really special, and many is something which is generally frowned people I know look forward to it during upon, and that extends more to WinFo the first few, hard weeks of winter term,” because of its reputation as a date dance.” Fitzgerald said. “It’s like a fun and fancy This concern was not shared by all, way to take a break from classwork, and however. For many, Winter Formal was this year it exceeded my expectations simply another event to relax and have by far.” THE EXONIAN LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 7

AlumniSpotlight

JeffBy CHARLOTTE L LISA ANDaszlo MAEGAN PAUL Staf Writers

Dressed in a blue checked shirt, that shows how [Exeter can] impact our worn jeans, tall boots and a wide- future,” she said. brimmed hat, Jeff Laszlo ‘74 welcomed Laszlo indeed encourages Exeter a group of Exeter students and science students to take advantage of the instructors to his family’s Montana ranch opportunities that come to Exeter, and last June of 2018. While surrounded by to “realize that your education can the cottonwood trees, Laszlo huddled the happen in unexpected way, and that life group together to describe his project takes you in unexpected places, and be to restore O’Dell Creek. For the past 14 open to that.” years, he has worked to revitalize the arid After listening to Laszlo’s story, upper land that was once drained as a result Lucy Gilchrist praised his commitment of unsustainable ranching methods and hard work. The restoration process previously employed on the area. was a long and arduous one, a risky Laszlo’s project was targeted towards undertaking that highlights Laszlo’s introducing new stream channels while dedication to his work. “It was clear that closing off portions of drainage canals. Mr. Laszlo truly cares about conservation; In the simplest terms, he built a river in otherwise he may have not taken on such order to supply the parched wetlands a monumental task,” she stated. of the Montana ranch with water—a When asked about the most development that would later lead to the memorable moments on the trip, both major increase in biodiversity the ranch Gilchrist and Luce distinctly recalled the is currently experiencing. According to moment when Laszlo drove the whole Laszlo, the O’Dell Creek Restoration summer group out to the creek and Project has revived one thousand acres showed them a photo from the 1950s, a of wetlands and one hundred miles of period characterized by especially low stream channels, allowing the natural biodiversity. Observing the damage, both “process to take over and perpetuate [the Exonians were amazed to compare the ranch’s] health.” conditions of the 50’s to the conditions As a result of his restoration efforts, of the wetlands today. Laszlo received the Environmental Law Laszlo’s commmitment to aiding the Courtesy of Google Institute’s National Wetlands Award for environment, he has inspired others to Landowner Steward in 2010, as recorded others, the project has dramatically production and profit. do the same. “Our interaction with Mr. in his Property and Environment changed the landscape and life of After learning about the restoration Laszlo was incredibly valuable,” Gilchrist Research Center profile. Since breaking Madison Valley. Laszlo sees evidence project and visiting the ranch, said. “I think it’s important for current ground in 2005, the Granger Ranch of his success in a myriad of ways and Biology Instructor Townley Chisholm Exeter students to see how non sibi can has experienced a 900% increase in described the daily gratification he feels. commended Laszlo’s efforts, believing be applied to real life and to real careers.” waterfowl species and an overall 600% “To see the role that [O’Dell Creek is] his work stands out not only due to Laszlo similarly emphasized the non increase in biodiversity. playing in the ecological health of the its success but also in the example sibi spirit of Exeter behind his project as Laszlo described the majority of watershed and for migratory birds who it sets for other landowners. “Jeff is a part of a much larger community and land ownership history in the western live between Alaska and Mexico—those totally committed to doing what he movement. “When I think about non United States as an unsustainable have been the rewards,” he said. can to restore a natural watershed on sibi, it’s pretty clear that this project has relationship of take and no give between Beyond his personal achievements, his ranch,” Chisholm said, “Better yet, personal benefit, but I’m not going to the people and the land. “[In many cases] Laszlo commented on ways the project [he] spread[s] the word that caring for be here forever. Hopefully the work that extracting—whether it’s mining, timber has benefitted the community. “For me, healthy ecosystems can be an essential we’ve done will be forever. This benefits or grazing—is done in an extreme degree connecting people back to the land and part of managing a family ranch.” others,” he said. without any consideration for what’s left to one another has been one of the most Students from the Yellowstone trip When asked about the importance of behind,” Laszlo said, whose economic important successes of the project. It’s echoed Chisholm’s high praise. Lower interactions between Exeter students and and environmental awareness inspired very rewarding to see the true impact Addie Luce noted that Laszlo’s love alumni, Chisholm complimented Laszlo’s him to begin his project. Not only was and connection between the community for his job was evident. “He just loves efforts. “He is an inspiring example of the ranch under-profiting, but he also and the landscape.” The ranch has biology and was interested in it when someone who is working really hard felt what he described as “a gut-level also seen an increase in profits since at Exeter,” Luce said. She further added to achieve a difficult goal just because instinct that the land was not being the beginning of restorative efforts, how she could see Exeter’s impact on the he knows that goal is worthwhile,” managed well.” suggesting a symbiotic relationship alumni’s life. “He goes on to later apply Chisholm said. “If he doesn’t do it, no With the help of Laszlo and many between sustainable land use, natural [his interest] to his life [and] I think one else will.”

RalphBy DANIEL G. CHEN and S TINAneeden HUANG Staf Writers

English Instructor Ralph Sneeden, recently published piece. Featured in the B. Rodney Marriot Chair of the AGNI Magazine of Boston University, the Humanities, comes to the Harkness table prose describes the different conflicts he every day with a desire to teach and learn faced after venturing to a variety of places from impassioned conversation. It is this in order to write. The writing indulges particular method of “student-centered the reader, taking them from his in-law’s discussion” that makes the Academy nineteenth-century house in Ashdod, special to him. Israel, to a snowstorm at the MacDowell “This amazing table can only fit Writer’s Colony. Sneeden describes the a certain amount of people who are distractions and struggles universal to all motivated and different from each writers through eloquent descriptions of other,” he said. “The students don’t his changing physical and mental states. come from the same places or cultural “It’s the archetypal experience of the experiences. I love helping them navigate writer going off into solitude and getting the complexities and the beauty of that.” a lot of work done,” he described, “I As an English instructor, Sneeden was writing about having all these great helps students explore their identities ideas and big plans about being a writer through writing. His own interest and and secluding yourself. You go to these passion for the subject began in his amazing places but there’s always going undergraduate years at the University of to be something pulling you away. You Massachusetts, Amherst. Sneeden has have to live if you want to write.” explored various pieces of literature in In the final paragraph of “The his classes, and noted Franz Kafka and Retreats,” Sneeden describes “existential Anton Chekhov as two major influences. torment, ambition thwarted, the As he dove deeper into each story, he wilderness’ reflected indifference” in became increasingly excited about the final shot of the film Herzog’s writing his own pieces. Numi Oyebode/Te Exonian Aguirre, the Wrath of God. “I guess Sneeden had his first encounter with narrative intentions that poems can be Sneeden moved on to become a you’re supposed to think about the piece small-scale, discussion-based classes in used for — it piqued my interest in the fellow at Columbia University, the metaphorically, as a sort of appraisal to college. “I had a great class with a writer, style,” he said. English department head at Lake Forest all the places I go to write. Writing is and a small class that was taught around Sneeden went on to obtain a Master High School and an English Instructor at not as easy as you think just because you a table similar to the Harkness method,” of Fine Arts in poetry from Warren PEA. Now in his 24th year of instruction, have a room or a cottage,” he said, “It’s he said. “It was the first small class I’d Wilson College. The program helped Sneeden reflected on his time at the really hard. It’s intimidating. But for me, ever had, and that’s where I first began him to develop his skills as a writer and Academy. “[Living at Exeter is] an places are really important. I have to feel thinking that this was a great way to gave him the opportunity to learn from ongoing experiment, trying to balance comfortable.” learn.” After that transformative class, professors such as author David Huddle. a serious writing life and teaching life,” Lower Alana Yang, a former student Sneeden continued to pursue various After the program, Sneeden followed he said. of Sneeden’s, expressed her appreciation styles of writing throughout his time at in Huddle’s footsteps and became a Todd Hearon, a fellow English for the instructor’s understanding of his college. teacher –– not of English, but of Latin. instructor, has enjoyed watching students.“It’s clear that he understands Sneeden did not become interested “There weren’t any English jobs open Sneeden’s evolution as a writer and the stress of student life at Exeter because in poetry until his later years. “I wasn’t at the school where I was interested in complimented his strong work ethic. “He instead of focusing on assignments really intrigued aesthetically by poetry,” teaching: the Pingree School in South is a consummate poet. He works so hard, and grades, his teaching style pushes he said. However, after attending Hamilton,” he said. Between his hours harder than almost anybody I know, and students to understand their reading to a graduate school at Middlebury College, of teaching, he began his professional is religious about his writing,” he said. “I deeper level and better their writing over something “clicked” in his head. “I didn’t career in writing. “I started writing not have loved seeing him emerge into more multiple edits without a strict, looming know what changed, but the whole idea because I was working on a paper for a of a public figure as a poet in my time deadline.” Whether in the classroom or of space in the poem, an awareness of class or for a degree, but because I truly here with him.” writing in a quiet colony far off, Ralph texture and music — especially with wanted to write.” “The Retreats” is Sneeden’s most Sneeden inspires everywhere he goes. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 8 ExonianSports Athletes of The Week: LYDIA ANDERSON, CHIARA CHRISTIE, KATHRYN KESTER & MICHAELA O’BRIEN By MEREDITH THOMAS and COOPER WALSHE Staf Writers

A girl in a green jersey speeds down the ice, winds up and shoots a wrist shot. Te puck fies through the air until senior, co-captain and goalie Michaela “Moby” O’Brien slides across the crease and defects it from the goal. Te three other senior co-captains, Lydia Anderson, Chiara Christie and Kathryn Kester, along with the rest of the team, leap onto the ice to celebrate their shootout victory over Brooks. As captains of Girls’ Varsity Hockey, An- derson, Christie, Kester and O’Brien are guiding the team of 21 through their winter season using their distinct personalities and unique repertoire of skills. Te four seniors have led Big Red hockey to an impressive 5-2-3 record thus far. O’Brien frst picked up a hockey stick at the age of four and has not put it down since. She started her hockey career as a forward but quickly found her groove in front of the net, remaining a brick wall for Big Red since arriving as a prep. JaQ Lai/Te Exonian She credits her love of hockey to her dad who has played hockey his whole life. “He has been vides staunch support for the team even when somewhere else, you instantly have this camara- have been throughout her whole hockey career. there for me for it all and has rarely missed a they are the underdogs, making sure everyone derie I haven’t found with other sports,” she said. Kester recalled how insecure she was upon game,” she said. on the team is feeling “seen and respected.” Ac- As a leader, Christie strives to be available to arrival at Exeter; one mistake was enough to Upper Jenna Brooks described O’Brien cording to Tierney, who dubbed Anderson the her teammates when needed. Tough the team is shake her confdence on the ice. However, she as the “the wild one” because of her vocals and “mom” of the team, these are the very qualities always supportive of each other as a whole, upper believed that, over time and with the help of the energy she brings onto the ice. Christie said that the captain embodies. Jill Cloonan believes that Christie in particular coaches and teammates, she got better at recover- that O’Brien is able to “get the team hype before Christie lauded Anderson for her ability to is “always there to pat teammates’ back if they ing from her mistakes. games.” Anderson simply said, “Moby is a com- always keep the team focused on executing their make a mistake.” To Kester, being a captain means “being plete bro in the most basic sense of the word.” game plan. O’Brien highlighted Anderson’s skills Brooks, meanwhile, pointed out that Chris- a leader both on and of the ice and setting an During games, O’Brien is always a reliable and reliability as one of the team’s leading scorers. tie is one of the most hardworking players who example for everyone on the team.” She hoped and strategic player, whom upper Keaghan “Lydia is just a goal scorer and a playmaker. You “leads by example.” Cloonan noted that Christie to show people the importance of working hard Tierney compared to a “quarterback.” “She tells can always count on her to score in big games,” is always “looking to set a good example to the and being supportive of one another. Prep Molly everyone what they should be doing when it’s in she said. underclassmen who look up to her for her kind- Longfeld pointed out that Kester demonstrates our zone,” Tierney said. Tierney echoed O’Brien’s sentiments and ness and keen vision on the ice.” Fellow captain these qualities especially of the ice, where “Kester Lower Alyssa Xu also highlighted O’Brien’s added, “Lydia is so smooth with the puck and Anderson added that Christie is not “necessarily is always there to help her teammates through grit. “Moby is very quick in goal and is not afraid is very skilled in the ofensive zone. Lydia never the loudest in the locker room, but when she has issues.” to drop bodies both in front and behind the net.” gives up.” Xu agreed and pointed out that An- something to say, people listen.” Keaghan highlighted Kester’s skills, saying, Xu shared her favorite memory of O’Brien. “I derson is a “super hard worker who wins lots of Tis year, Christie’s versatility and com- “She is a massive threat on the ice with her hockey went to pick the puck up from behind our net 50/50 puck battles.” mitment to the team was put on display when smarts. She is super solid on defense and rarely when Moby skated around the net to stop the For Christie, her passion for hockey began Tierney sufered an injury early in the season. anyone gets by her. If they do then she makes puck and on her way back around, absolutely when her older brother inspired her to play. “I Without any complaints, Christie switched to up for it.” Brooks marveled at Kester’s slap shots, demolished the girl forechecking me. She landed started skating as soon as I could walk on the play defense to fulfll the team’s needs. O’Brien saying, “Kester’s slap shot is so hard it hurts to hard on the ice and Moby got a penalty, but those pond in my backyard with my older brother,” said, “Christie usually played forward for us, but, block her shots.” girls defnitely learned not to mess with Moby.” Christie said. She started her hockey career in the when Keaghan got hurt, Chiara stepped up and When asked about her favorite memory on Like O’Brien, Anderson started playing net, blocking shots as a goalie for a boys’ team, but went back on D which she is doing a tremendous Big Red’s Girls’ Varsity Hockey team, Kester said hockey when her father encouraged her and her she switched to playing forward for a girls’ team job with.” Xu added that “Chiara excels at having she would always remember her prep year E/A siblings to pick up the game afer she learned to at age 13. Afer ditching the bulky pads to be a patience with the puck and playing defensive at Andover, when “Kaleigh Conte ‘18 dangled skate at the young age of four. Her passion for forward, Christie quickly improved in her new hockey.” the defender and passed [her] the puck for a theesport comes not only from how fun winning position with help from her brother. “My brother Growing up in New York City, Kester frst clean shot to score the frst goal of [her] high a game can be, she said, but also the people that played a big role in helping me adjust to my new hit the ice on fgure skates. However, she was still school career.” she gets to play with and the friendships that position by helping me with my shot and giving raised around the infuence of hockey due to her Anderson shared that she will miss “the she forms. me pointers afer my games,” Christie said. uncle and grandfather who both played the sport little things about hockey—the feeling when you As varsity starter since prep year, Anderson Christie is thankful to hockey for the con- competitively. Afer much persuasion, Kester’s block a shot, or dancing in the locker room and recognized the signifcance of being elected a nections she has made. “Whether it is your own parents found her a team in New York City, and in general getting to play my favorite sport with captain. She sees her role as someone who pro- team or you meet someone who has played Kester is grateful for how supportive her parents my favorite people.”

UTSIDE THE UBBLE LAYOFFS OBy CHARLOTTE LISA and STEPHEN At home in Los Angeles,B the Rams most have had a great: season,NF so I’d love toL see if they P described the stadium’s atmosphere as “excited McNULTY notably conquered the Dallas Cowboys by can get to the Super Bowl,” she said. but also anxious.” He expressed high hopes exploiting their stunt-oriented defense with an On the other hand, Patriots fan and senior for the team, saying, “I never doubted that National Football League (NFL) fans ultimate fnal score of Rams 30 to Cowboys 22. Juliana Merullo anticipates less hopeful pros- the Patriots would be able to pull of the win, everywhere tuned in this past weekend to On the other side of the AFC bracket, the pects for the team. “I obviously don’t like the especially in a cold January game at Foxboro watch the eight remaining teams in the play- New England Patriots played the Los Angeles Chiefs, since we will be playing them [...] Pat- with Brady.” ofs become four as they vied yet again for the Chargers at home, cruising to a 41-28 win over rick Mahomes is kind of nasty,” Merullo said. While Exonians may root for differ- coveted Lombardi Trophy. the Chargers. Te Patriots will now head onto Lower Nina Weeldreyer, a Cowboys fan, ent teams, they agree that the high intensity Te night ended in celebration for some Kansas City for their eighth consecutive AFC voiced her disappointment. “It was a shame to games make NFL playofs a fun and captivat- and heartbreak for others. Per the results, the Championship appearance. see them come as far as they did this season ing watch. “Playofs are great because every New Orleans Saints will host the Los Angeles In the last game of the weekend, the New afer so many seasons of being one of the worst game could be the last, so the intensity is Rams at the Superdome in the NFC Cham- Orleans Saints eliminated the defending Super teams in the league,” she said. unmatched,” upper Josh Riddick said. pionship while the Kansas City Chiefs will Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, in Merullo described her elation at the New Tilton agreed, describing the NFL playofs host the New England Patriots at Arrowhead a 20-14 win. England win. “Honestly, as a Patriots fan, you as “the best part of the year for football.” Stadium for the AFC Championship Jan. 20. Senior Bella Hillman, an avid football fan, get a lot of hate, and I think that just comes Football fans are eagerly anticipating the The Chiefs yielded a victory over the expressed her admiration for the Chiefs and from being the most consistently good team Conference Championships this Sunday, guar- Indianapolis Colts in a 31-13 win—a sweet her hope for Kansas City given the defeat of year in and year out,” she said. anteed to include all the miracle plays, upsets, reward for fans who anxiously awaited results her own team, the Eagles. “I think [Patrick] Upper Zeb Tilton, who witnessed the victories, losses, joy and heartache that is the outside the freezing stadium. Mahomes is an absolute beauty, and the Chiefs Patriot victory in person at Gillette Stadium, NFL playof season.