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“Te Oldest Continuously Running Preparatory School Newspaper in America” Vol. CXLI, Number 27 Tursday, October 31, 2019 Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire Michael Shafer Sze, O’Byrne ’ 71 Receives John Elected as New Phillips Award By MOKSHA AKIL, ANNE BRANDES TrusteeBy TUCKER GIBBS, Leaders LINA HUANG and LINA HUANG and MAEGAN PAUL Staf Writers Staf Writers and Contributing Writers “If you don't do something, who will?” Mi- Morgan Sze ’83 and Deidre O’Byrne ’84 chael Shafer ‘71 asked, leaning over the assembly will serve as President and Vice President stage podium. of the Board of Trustees, succeeding cur- Shafer has embodied a lifetime of service rent President Tony Downer ’75 and Vice in the fve decades since he received his Exeter President Wole Coaxum ’88 on June 30, diploma, whether by teaching at Rutgers Uni- 2020. Downer announced the decision in an versity in Political Science or founding Warm email to all Academy students and faculty Heart, an organization based in Phrao, Tailand this Tuesday. ofering health care, education, microenterprise Downer emphasized the important role and environmental sustainability initiatives for Trustee leaders play in overseeing Academy an underserved local community. operations and defining its broader insti- For these contributions and his dedica- tutional direction. “[Sze and O’Byrne] will tion to the non sibi mission, President of the play a critical role as the school journeys General Alumni Association (GAA) Ciatta into a promising future which pairs our Bayash ‘97 presented Shafer with the John and foundational values with creative initia- Elizabeth Phillips Award at last Friday’s assembly. tives to assure the relevance, leadership and Previously titled the John Phillips Award, this unmatched quality of an Exeter education,” honorable distinction annually recognizes one he said. PEA alumnus or alumna “whose life demon- Principal William Rawson reflected on strates founder John Phillips' ideal of goodness the great dedication and expertise Sze and and knowledge united in noble character and O’Byrne will bring to their respective posi- usefulness to mankind,” according to the PEA tions. “They bring considerable wisdom and Alumni website. experience to their duties as trustees, as well For Principal William Rawson, the award as a deep commitment to the mission of the serves as a pertinent reminder of the great school … I am confident they will provide potential all Exonians have to make a concrete excellent leadership," he said. diference. “Shafer once sat in this room [as a While Downer and Coaxum’s terms student] with no certainty about his future, no were limited to three years at the time of sense of the impact he might have in the world,” their appointment in 2017, the lengths of Rawson said. “Now, 51 years later, he is here and O’Byrne and Sze’s tenures have not yet been just received the Academy's highest honor.” determined. Rawson noted that while most In his acceptance speech, Shafer articulated Trustees serve in official board positions for both tremendous gratitude and slight embar- two or three years, bylaws allow for President rassment at “being recognized for leading my and Vice President tenures to be extended by life, a life that I think should not be exemplary a maximum of another three years. O’Byrne Members of the Afro-Latinx Exonian Society share their Eva Carchidi/Te Exonian AWARD, 2 experiences at Oct. 22 assembly. TRUSTEE, 3

By ANNEAcademy BRANDES, HostsThe final Consentproduct resulted in discus Workshops- feedback provided information for onStudent any healthy relationships, Body dating violence and JEANNIE EOM, TINA HUANG, sions with the Sexual Harassment & Rape conflict they felt their dorm might have being a bystander.” AMY LUM and PHILIP ORAVITAN Staf Writers and Contributing Writers Prevention Program (SHARPP) and HA- on certain dates [or] times.” A past incident of assault between VEN, the largest violence prevention and Each workshop was lead by a repre- two students under the pseudonyms, “Al- Students attended workshops on affir- support services in New Hampshire. The sentative from HAVEN or SHARPP who ice” and “Brian” started the conversation. mative consent led by Director of Student program was constructed around the 9 walked students through a presentation Freshman Alice snuck out of her house Well Being Christina Palmer, the Dean’s Principles of Effective Prevention. and introduced the 24-hour crisis hotline to attend a party and got a ride from her Office and outside consultants over the On the logistics side, Palmer took for confidential support. “The Academy peer’s older brother who assaulted her in past two weeks. feedback from several different cohorts has a Memorandum of Understanding his car. After a student-led sit-in last May of the Academy to inform elements of the (MOU) with HAVEN, as well a strong Exonians then voted on what percent against the Academy’s history of mishan- workshops’ format. “Organizing the entire relationship,” Palmer said. “The MOU of the fault belongs to Alice and to Brian. dling assault and the lack of sexual educa- student body into groups of 50–55 stu- formalizes both our commitments to work After students voted, the HAVEN rep- tion, students and faculty have discussed dents was quite an undertaking,” she said. together to provide trauma-informed resentative concluded that even though possible programs over the summer and “Student feedback had us work harder to services to our campus as well as preventa- Alice did sneak out of her house, get in into the school year. ensure division by grade level. Faculty tive programming that includes consent, CONSENT, 2 PEA Enables Seniors Win Exonians to Negley Awards

ChangeBy BONA HONG,Names in U.S.By DANIEL History CHEN, SHEALA IACOBUCCI, EMILY KANG VERONICA CHOULGA and FELIX YEUNG and TUCKER GIBBS Staf Writers and Contribuitng Writers Staf Writers and Contributing Writer

On Friday, Oct. 18, the Academy Seniors Samuel Farnsworth, Jasper released its Chosen Preferred Name Ludington and Nick Schwarz were award- Guidelines, enabling students and em- ed the 2018-19 Negley Prizes for their ployees to change their database iden- outstanding History 430 papers about the tification from their legal name. While National Rifle Association (NRA), black all student changes must be approved Seniors Jasper Ludington, Sam Farnsworth Tomas Wang/Te Exonian businesses in Durham, North Carolina un- by the Dean of Students Office, the and Nick Schwarz (not pictured) win Negleys. der Jim Crow segregation and the Fighting new system diverges significantly from on campus.” The guidelines allow this The written guidelines clarified Words Doctrine, respectively. the previous one, in which individuals name to be used in all situations except the difference between a chosen and a In their final term of the year long were listed on all Academy documents those where legal names are required preferred name. “Both terms describe United States history sequence, students by their legal name only. All approved by law. the intent of the initiative. A person spend a month writing a comprehensive, changes will be made within two weeks. While the guidelines will be re- may choose to be known by a different 10-15 page research paper on any topic The initial announcement, sent out flected in a new name change system, name; alternatively, a person may pre- of their choice—a massive academic un- via email by Dean of Students Brooks it is not a policy. “The initial charge fer to be known by a shortened name dertaking commonly known as the “333.” Moriarty, clarified the intentions be- originated in response to the Trustee or a nickname,” the document reads. A Recipients of the prestigious Negley Prize, hind the new system. “Phillips Exeter Diversity Vision Statement,” Director distinction between choice and prefer- awarded annually to the year’s best 333s, Academy recognizes that people may of Student Information and Gender In- ence may be made when submitting a were selected this year by a committee use names other than their legal name clusion Working Group Co-Chair Sar- name change request. of history instructors after an extensive, to identify themselves,” it read. “And ah Herrick said. “However, this is not The guidelines also outlined the three-month review of 22 nominated pa- so, to foster an environment that is in- a policy, but rather a set of guidelines name change approval process, warn- pers submitted for special consideration. clusive and encourages self-expression, to practice when addressing members ing students to be considerate in their Farnsworth decided to explore the the Academy has established a practice of our community, recognizing that choices. “[Exeter] reserves the right history of gun control in the U.S. by ana- whereby community members may people may use names other than their to deny inappropriate requests. Name lyzing the impact the NRA had on juris- opt to use a ‘Chosen Preferred Name’ legal name to identify themselves.” CHOSEN NAME, 3 NEGLEYS, 3

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PEA Participates in Consent Wokrshops Continued from CONSENT, 1 ShaferContinued from AWARD, Speaks 1 About Service have to participate in these programs at ater production. “Tose days, Dramat was the car and did not explicitly say “no,” the least once a year. Even for students who but normal.” really a student operation and we operated situation was 100% Brian’s fault. are engaged in clubs like EASA and have Shafer also voiced his appreciation for out of what had been a large rectangular Palmer elaborated on the purpose of worked to revise policies can always use the award’s new title, expanded to recognize house. Te second foor had been cut out the anecdote. “The scenario was used as more education.” Elizabeth Phillips’ legacy in founding the to make a big shell, the stage at one end and some people get confused about the dif- Other students, like lower Thomas Academy in addition to her husband’s. “I the lighting booth at the other. It was a fre ference between, one, making poor deci- Yun, felt that the manner in which the was deeply touched by being the frst to be trap, it was cold, but it was just incredible,” sions that might put yourself at risk and, workshops were presented was constrict- awarded the ‘John and Elizabeth Phillips he recalled. two, making decisions to commit violence ing. “I disliked it because I didn’t feel com- Award’ because I have done nothing my Later in his life, Shafer sought opportu- against others,” she said. “There are no fortable to ask questions for fear of being wife has not been part of,” Shafer said, “and nities to reform American higher education poor decisions where the consequence ridiculed,” he said. I was proud to follow Ciatta at the podium because of his firm belief in prioritizing should be sexual assault.” The grouping was another source of to address an audience that looks much more student experiences. “It was about teaching, HAVEN Education Manager Emily discomfort, lower Harry Sun expressed. like the America I am proud to belong to, intervening, engaging with people directly Murphy elaborated on the focus of the “I think it would have worked out better recognizing [its] warts and all.” and talking to them about the world,” he said. workshop. “Most people want to end sexual if it was all guys [in my group]. Someone Many of Shafer’s friends from the Class “I would say to them: ‘You can do this, you violence but not everyone sees how they started saying, ‘“I don’t want to be that of 1971 returned to celebrate his accom- can do that,’ and then they would just look play a role in that—we want to empower guy, but’ and I think there would have plishments. “Mike gave a rip-roaring speech at me like: ‘I can't do any of those things.’ In students that they can make a difference,” been more discussion if that was the case,” that made a big hit with the students, and fve years, they would come back to me and Murphy said. “Conversations about con- he said. certainly did with us old guys, sitting in the say, ‘How did you see that in me?’ I would sent are helpful for all of us—knowing how The groupings by dormitory proved front row,” Ted Gilchrist ’71 said. “Very in- say, ‘Of course I could see that in you—you important it is, what can impair our ability beneficial for lower Lekha Masoudi. “I spiring, with just the right seasoning of salty were the only one that couldn’t see.’” to give consent as well as the relationship found that this one was a lot more helpful language to spice it up. What an inspiration Students found Schafer’s remarks to be between body autonomy and consent are because doing it in dorm groups made me [he is] for all of us.” very engaging. “He talked to us like we were fundamental to healthy human interac- feel a lot more open to talking about it, Shafer truly lives by Exeter values, Doug one of his friends,” lower Sophie Fernandez tions.” rather than just talking with a bunch of White ’71 expressed. “Mike’s presentation said. Students, such as upper Anna Rose random strangers,” she said. was wonderful. It was heartfelt and resonated Students also explained how they par- Marian, felt that the workshop was an Whether or not certain logistics of well with the students. It is an honor to know ticularly enjoyed Shafer. “I thought that he improvement from the prior year. “The the workshop proved effective, English him––and now his family as well––as he was great.” upper James Keeling said, “He’s a workshop was not only informative but en- Instructor and EASA advisor Barbara embodies non sibi every day in the Exeter character and one that people like.” gaging, as they based it more on real-world Desmond trusts the workshops will pro- community.” Upper Phil Horrigan agreed with him, stories and presented realistic scenarios,” vide important education for the student White continued, “It was surreal to not adding how his charity work added to his she said. “The material they prepared body. “I hope that the workshops offered only have Mike, a member of a class with likable personality. “He’s a really nice guy. helped the students really digest what they everyone a deep look at what true affirma- a uniquely dismal start to alumnihood, be And it’s great how he wasn’t trying to make were hearing.” tive consent looks like,” she said. granted this most prestigious award, but to us do charity but just explained what he did Lower Alana Reale appreciated Ex- Palmer reiterated the purpose of the see another ’71, Bill Rawson, on the stage and why he did it.” eter’s efforts in bringing HAVEN to teach workshops. “I hope the workshop will as Exeter’s principal. Looking around at the Others disagreed, taking issue with Sha- students and get them thinking about these ensure students become comfortable talk- accomplishments of other classmates, I can fer’s explanation of his role while a student topics. “This workshop is doing a good job ing about consent and sexual violence and see that so many have made good use of the at the Academy. “When Shafer said, ‘I was in that it’s trying to foster discourse on consider their language—if you are victim past 50 years.” coming in as a jock so I didn’t have to be the topic, or at least to raise awareness,” blaming or making jokes about rape, that’s Shafer found his way to Exeter as a new smart but now that I wasn’t playing anymore, she said. a problem—because more likely than not lower and baseball recruit quite accidentally I had to be smart.’ I found it a bit concerning,” For some students, the workshop someone you know and care about has in the summer of 1968, when his father took lower Chieko Imamura said. presented new and vital information. “I been affected by these things, and if they a detour to look around campus while he In the last few decades, Shafer’s per- thought that it was very needed, and I am hear you blaming or making a joke…are was in the area. Afer connecting with then- ception of, and appreciation for, Exeter has very glad the school did it,” lower Jake they ever going to confide in you?” she admissions ofcer Rick Mahoney over his evolved signifcantly, “partly because it was Draluck said. said. experience as a member of the Dartmouth so transformative, but also because [Exeter] Consent education is vital for the Murphy concluded that education is baseball team, Shafer became interested in itself has grown so much since I was here.” student body, considering the differing the first step towards a more conscientious the Academy. “I'm wearing a Dartmouth To conclude, Shafer voiced immense levels of prior knowledge students have, campus. “Getting a good handle on consent baseball t-shirt—then [Mahoney] says, ‘I gratitude to the Academy for instilling in senior Khine Win said. “I think especially can help a student recognize what is okay used to play for the team in that t-shirt’,” he him fundamental values of service and self- at Exeter with the wide age gap, and also and not okay in their own and in friend’s recalled. confdence. “[Exeter] was hugely empower- the fact that there are always new students relationships,” she said. “And if a student Upon his arrival on campus, however, ing and infuential in my life. I came here as coming into each grade, there is a big dif- has been assaulted—by anyone, on-campus Shafer immediately sufered a knee injury a newbie lower, and I lef as a fundamentally ference in how people understand sexual or not—hopefully they will know it is not and was forced to quit athletics, leading him diferent person,” he said. “As I think back on misconduct and consent,” Win said. “Re- their fault and that they have the right to to become involved in other areas of campus, my life, my life started at Exeter. Tis is where gardless, I think the whole school should help and support.” such as Dramat—Exeter’s student-run the- I became an independent person.”

StudentBy SENAI ROBINSON, ANYALeaders TANG Lead Workshop on Identity, Inclusion and FELIX YEUNG students to engage with the twelve com- discussion,” he said. “[Te Ofce of Multi- mographics],” he said. “Te societal labels Staf Writers and Contributing Writers munity norms. cultural Afairs] do so much work to help that we were asked to defne ourselves by Post-its dotted the Hahn Room as res- Bramlett suggested to lead either an Exeter, but they need help,” he said. “Tey impede us from actually understanding idents and afliates of Dunbar Hall shared identity wheel or a saliency exercise. Te cannot carry it for themselves.” ourselves. I think they’re entirely prohibi- aspects of their identity with their peers. saliency exercise involved students walk- Senior and McConnell Hall proctor tive to an efective dialogue.” Across campus, post-its reflecting the ing to post-it notes with various labels, Chaitanya Vankireddy noted that the Some students. however, felt that their diversity of the Academy’s student body choosing those most relevant to them. level of preparation afrmed the important identities were not adequately covered. flled hallways and common room walls. Students were asked to write their own purpose of the activities. “We were very “Te activities didn’t really get to sexuality. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, students identities under broad categorizations on prepared. We had to do the activity, talk A big part of me is my sexuality, and they participated in a workshop on identity and post-it notes without their names, high- about the activity, talk about it again, plan didn’t even get to it,” prep and Ewald Hall inclusion, led by proctors and student lis- lighting the diversity of the community. the activity, report our plans about the ac- afliate Rupert Ramsay said. “I thought the teners. Tese student leaders completed a In addition, students moved to the area tivity, have a pep talk about the activity and workshop was very good, and it did cover similar activity with Director of Diversity, of identity that was either most signifcant do the activity again,” she said. “I think the many aspects [of identity] well, but I just Equity and Inclusion Dr. Stephanie Bram- to them or that society saw them as frst. workshop is a step in the right direction, feel like there are quite a few members of lett in their annual August training. To Principal William Rawson outlined specifcally for the intended goal of rec- the LGBTQ+ community in my dorm who, accommodate the activity, Advisory and the administration’s goals for the work- ognizing the overlap in identity at Exeter.” like me, were personally disappointed.” F Format were replaced by the workshop. shop. “When I have participated in these Students noted that the workshop By and large, students felt that the Bramlett announced the activity in kinds of activities, I have found them educated students on the experiences of activities were a constructive efort to bet- an email to the community. “Proctors helpful in building self-awareness and others. “Te central takeaways, for me, ter the community. “It’s good to recognize and student listeners will lead an activ- understanding of others,” he said. “I hope was that the same experience can afect all the way people identify themselves. It ity designed to help you think about the students fnd the workshop helpful and everyone diferently and that everyone ob- creates a community where there is more identities that are most salient to you, the worthwhile for the same reasons. I hope it viously has diferent experiences because acceptance and awareness. It lets people diversity within your dorm community helps build appreciation for how our difer- no one's the same,” lower and Lamont Hall express themselves, makes them feel safe,” and the diversity within the broader … ences in identity, background, experiences afliate Riley Valashinas said. lower and Amen Hall resident Avery Hast- community,” her email read. “Tey have and perspectives enriches our community.” For Hayden Campbell, an upper in ings said. “It just makes this community a been working hard to adapt … and design Dean of Residential Life Carol Ca- Dutch House, the workshop was another better space, a safer space.” it so that it will be meaningful to you—it is halane echoed his thoughts and hoped way to create a better community atmo- Still, many noted that this was only the a student-led endeavor. I urge you to lean that the exercises would enrich the com- sphere. “It was interesting and helpful just beginning, not the end. “I’d probably want into the discussion, use your Harkness munity’s understanding of diversity. “Tis to hear other people's opinions on what something to follow up, or at least a way to skills and learn from one another.” will be an opportunity for all of us to refect makes a good dorm environment and how make sure that students really did get the In a separate email to proctors and on our own identities and experiences and they want to be treated,” she said. “I think meaning of it... Just because you do [the student listeners, Bramlett outlined the learn more about our communities,” she we don't always have that opportunity to activity] one time doesn't ensure there's goals of the activities and the role of stu- said. “It will only deepen our understand- share.” going to be this one hundred percent suc- dent leaders. “Your job is to think about ing of ourselves and each other.” On the other hand, upper and Dow cess rate,” Romero said. “Exeter has this how to present community norms,” her Senior and Main Street Proctor Johan House resident William Vietor felt that wokeness, but, at times, it can be artifcial email read. “Of course, if there is another Martinez refected on the signifcance of the use of labels was counterintuitive. “I because we believe that we're all so con- activity about identity that your dorm the workshop's activities in regards to think that trying to defne myself and un- scious about so many things that we don’t team thinks would be better for your identity. “I have found that in order to derstand others in a series of sticky notes need to take this time out of our schedules community please feel free to substitute.” have discussions about identity, we need is counterproductive to understanding to get educated. We need to understand Regardless of the activity, Bramlett urged to understand the diferent people in the people. People are more than their [de- that we don’t know everything.” 2019 Blackmar, Sherman Hoar Prizes for U.S. History Blackmar Prize Recipients Sherman Hoar Prize Recipients (3 A’s for the year): (2 A’s and 1 A- for the year):

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Sze, O’ Byrne Refect on Exeter’ s Past, Future Leadership Continued from TRUSTEE, 1 for excellence,” O’Byrne said. “I am excited own life and my family’s lives,” Sze said. said. “That has made coming back to serve is currently scheduled to depart from the to be on campus more frequently. Some of Meanwhile, O’Byrne arrived the fol- the Academy a pleasure.” Board of Trustees in June 2024, Sze in the highlights for me are the opportuni- lowing year as a prep in Soule Hall, active- In 2010, O’Byrne was appointed Di- June 2022. ties to meet students, see them perform, ly serving as a member of ESSO, a proctor rector of the General Alumni Association In Sze’s seven years on the board and watch them compete and converse during in Dunbar and co-captain of the women’s (GAA) and named GAA Vice President O’Byrne’s five, the two have already un- dorm duty.” crew team. Looking back, she especially in 2014. She has also been a member of dertaken many initiatives to engage with O’Byrne shares Sze’s strong com- values the lessons she learned through Institutional Advancement, the Commit- the PEA community and participate in mitment to DEI, which she describes as Harkness in listening to understand oth- tee on Trustees and the Interim Principal strategic planning. “I’ve been fortunate to the fostering of “a diverse and inclusive ers’ perspectives and experiences. “I will Advisory Committee, and has served as have learned from our leadership among community in which each person has the always be grateful for the education I chair of Audit and Risk, the Governance the Trustees and on campus … in a variety tools to flourish.” received here and feel very fortunate that Review Task Force and the Student and of roles,” Sze said. “I believe the mutual In particular, O’Byrne looks forward I have had the opportunity in the years Employee Life Committee. respect, shared values and diversity of to celebrating 50 years of co-education at since graduation to try, in different ways, Looking ahead, both Sze and O’Byrne experience will be helpful as I take on my the Academy next year. “Exeter should to give back,” she said. are excited for the chance to positively im- new role.” remain the lodestar for anyone seeking Since 2009, Sze has been active in pact Exeter’s future. “I feel very humbled As President, Sze will have three a community of excellence committed to various Academy committees including to have the opportunity to serve Exeter primary responsibilities. In addition to inclusion in all we do,” she said. Investment, Budget and Finance, Build- in this way,” O’Byrne said. “I hope to help supporting the Principal and ensuring Sze arrived at Exeter as a prep in Mer- ings and Grounds, IT and the Committee the school continue to move forward and the efficacy of Trustee projects, Sze will rill Hall in 1979, going on to participate in on Trustees. He acknowledged the signifi- always strive for excellence.” strive to ensure the Academy’s operational WPEA and the Ham Radio Club, serve as cant progress the Academy has made on In the upcoming months, Downer wellbeing while upholding its fundamen- co-Editor-in-Chief of PEAN, an editor for many fronts in the last decade. “I’m glad will help Sze and O’Byrne transition into tal principles. “I believe we have the op- The Exonian and take part in the Wash- to see that the Academy has become more their new positions. He expressed high portunity to take the Academy forward ington Intern Program. “Exeter taught me welcoming, supportive and diverse, which hopes for the future leadership of the to define a mission that embodies the the values and independent thinking that is a real credit to everyone on campus and Board of Trustees. “Our school is most timeless values of our Deed of Gift and have played such a formative role in my those leaders who have come before us,” he fortunate to have these two exception- maximizes the impact our students and ally devoted, experienced and capable institution will have on the world of to- graduates to lead our trustees as the Exeter morrow,” he said. community moves forward into its next Sze recognized the Academy’s Diver- chapter,” Downer wrote in his school- sity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement, wide email. gender-neutral dormitory pilot and efforts Looking forward to a new chapter of to reduce its carbon footprint as salient Academy leadership, Rawson reflected examples of how the Exeter community on his experience working with Downer has recently embodied its values of good- and Coaxum these past three years and ness and service. expressed gratitude for their service to O’Byrne articulated her intentions to PEA. “Mr. Downer and Mr. Coaxum have engage with the Exeter community on a been terrific partners and have supported more proximate level in her role as Vice me in every way possible from my first day President. “I hope to help the school con- Incoming President of Courtesy of the Incoming Vice President on the job,” Rawson said. “I will miss their Communications tinue to move forward and always strive Trustees Morgan Sze ’83 Ofce of Trustees O'Bryne ’84 friendship as much as their wise counsel.”

Exonians Specify Chosen Names Negley Winners Discuss Papers ing as, sometimes, it’s difficult to decide hate speech through a narrative of the Continued from CHOSEN NAME, 1 Continued from NEGLEYS, 1 which name you want to say or write “fighting words doctrine,” which sought down for formal or informal things. With to define the difference. “The doctrine changes should not include offensive or the new [system], I can use the same name prudence in the Supreme Court. “The arose from an incident that happened derogatory language, nor should they be all around.” NRA is an organization that’s always 17 miles from Exeter. A Jevovah’s Wit- made to avoid legal obligations or for il- Similarly, lower Aletheia Zou high- interested me,” he said. “I knew that I ness anti-war protester was harassed by legal purposes,” it read. Parent permission lighted the impact of a name on the qual- wanted to write about politics or the a mob and the police were clearly on for student name changes is not required. ity of life. “My name is Aletheia. It affirms law, and gun control is an intersection the side of the harassers,” Schwarz said. The guidelines come after much work the identity I’ve made for myself,” she said. of the two.” “When the protester objected to the by the Gender Inclusion Steering Commit- “I’m glad the administration are making a Farnsworth said that his perspec- police harassing him, he was arrested tee and Gender Inclusion Working Group. conscious effort to be inclusive, especially tive on the topic would have been in- for using ‘Fighting Words’ against the “For the past 18 months, both groups have for people who change their names for complete without the shared wisdom of police.” met frequently to complete the work nec- gender identity reasons. It’s another af- his now-retired History 430 instructor The case eventually reached the essary to fulfill the charge,” Herrick said. firming sign that Exeter is supporting its Kwasi Boadi. “Dr. Boadi had a great Supreme Court and came to be known “This work has included decision-making students and their personal growth.” analogy that carried through [in my as the Chaplinsky Supreme Court case. and priority-setting at the administration Upper Eli Lembo characterized the paper]: throughout history, a pendulum “Laws against Fighting Words [a term level, and systems and functional changes guidelines as conducive to acceptance. “I has swung between liberty and equal- for words considered provocative] are at the administrative level, as well as edu- was so happy when Dean Moriarty made ity,” Farnsworth said. “When you grant often used by local law enforcement to cation of the entire community.” it official, because it’s not easy changing people more liberty, they end up abus- quash dissent and minority groups,” Gender Inclusion Working Group your name,” they said. “You feel validated. ing it in a hierarchical way…but on the he explained. “The Court radically Co-Chair Karen Belton elaborated on It’s saying the act of choosing your pre- other hand, when you get more equality, restricted the doctrine. The lesson for the work involved in crafting the guide- ferred name is official and welcomed by you have to put up more restrictions on today is that laws to curb speech all but lines. “This all was completed by taking the school and the community, which is groups of people. The cultural context inevitably end up being used to punish the charge from the Steering Committee, always a good feeling.” can play a vital role in determining dissent and to squelch protest against evaluating other chosen name guidelines International students also noted where the pendulum is and should be authority.” from other educational institutions and that, without the name change guide- at any given time.” The committee praised Schwarz’s coming up with an [Exeter] version,” she lines, they often faced mispronunciation Farnsworth elaborated on the spe- scholarly fortitude, saying that “this said. of their legal names. “Being an interna- cific thesis of his paper. “The NRA has paper made complicated jurisprudence According to Director of Technology tional student, my legal name can be hard been a major player in the debate sur- understandable. The author raised Studies, Scott Heffner, the Department of to pronounce for students and faculty,” rounding the right to own a firearm in absorbing questions about whether Information and Technology has “spent lower Felix Zou said. “I’m personally ex- America. Regardless of your stance on democracy is at times best preserved about 1,000 hours of IT time over the tremely glad that the Academy pushed out gun control, it is worth studying how by curtailing civil liberties.” course of 2019 working on system changes this [system], because it means no more the organization began and its role in Members continued, “[Schwarz had to support a chosen preferred name.” The teachers awkwardly trying to pronounce the gun debate today,” he said. a] strong connection to the important changes have been included on websites my legal name on the list of students.” Committee members commended context of the rise of WWII-era fascism such as LionLinks, Canvas, and Exeter- However, students with similar expe- Farnsworth for writing an essay that and the evolving understanding of the Connect, as well as documents, includ- riences noted that name confusion was a “made them think,” adding that his clause as the context changed.” ing departmental report updates. “While minor inconvenience. Upper Alex Alex- scholarship was “detailed and thor- Selection Committee co-chair the work was substantial, we believe that androvsky said, “I don't like the American ough.” “This essay moved easily be- Meg Foley explained that Negleys are setting the tone that the Academy will be pronunciation of ‘Alexey.’ There are plenty tween historical context, internal ma- awarded based on individual merit, with inclusive to all people is important,” Hef- of names that don't sound good to me, neuverings at the NRA and the legal less consideration for the total number fner said. and if I'm going to be called something, issues,” members said. of prizes given. “We just decided ‘is it Moriarty noted the numerous ben- I would prefer to like the sound of it.” He Meanwhile, Ludington wrote about prize-worthy?’ and if it’s prize-worthy, efits of the new system. “We [now] have continued: “I’m not going to go out of my Durham, NC’s black-owned businesses it’s prize-winning. It doesn’t matter if a technology solution that allows mem- way to [change my name] though.” in the Jim Crow era. His main focus of there are six prize-worthy papers or bers of the community to be listed on Faculty members felt that the policy study was “[trying] to put into context three,” Foley explained. class rosters, in school directories, and in would allow class introductions to go the idea that while the existence of a Some standards of evaluation have communications by a name they choose, more smoothly. “I think the impact is strong black community and business remained constant over the years. instead of being tied to how their legal positive for students, who can be called district was very impressive during the “[Negley-winning papers] have to meet name appears in our database,” he said. by the name they prefer to be called with- time, it was still very much circum- the standards for research, citation, “This is helpful to people whose chosen out having to announce it or correct the scribed by and at the mercy of whites.” clarity and writing. We’re also looking preferred name accords with their gender teacher on the first day of class,” English Much of Ludington’s research was for compelling history and really inter- identity, to people who have an anglicized Instructor Johnny Griffith said. “It allows conducted using research material from esting source use or really artful writ- first name that they want used in the com- me, as a teacher, to have one of my first libraries at the University of North ing, but it’s not the same combination munity, and to anyone—adults and stu- interactions with students to be as posi- Carolina and Duke University, as well of things that necessarily means a paper dents—whose legal name may does not tive and productive as possible.” as several prominent North Carolina is prize-winning,” Foley said. match the name they want to go by in the The Chosen Preferred Name Guide- companies. His research led him to a Both the History department fac- community.” lines underscore the Academy’s commit- person at North Carolina Mutual, who ulty and this year’s Negley recipients Similarly, Principal William Rawson ment to diversity, equity and inclusion. “I Ludington recalled was very excited noted the importance of regarding rig- noted that the policy advanced the Acade- think that this [system] is a long time com- about his paper. "She gave me a book on orous research and high-quality schol- my’s overarching goals. “We see the policy ing—it is a wonderful step in the right di- the company’s history that is extremely arship as an end goal, in and of itself. as one way to support a strong sense of be- rection,” Director of Equity and Inclusion hard to find and asked for me to send Worrying about awards only “put an longing for everyone in the community,” Stephanie Bramlett said. “I’m particularly my paper to the company after I fin- undue amount of stress on younger kids, he said. “We believe we are a more inclu- grateful to the Gender Inclusion Steering ished it," he said. which can certainly harm their mental sive community when everyone can be Committee and the IT Department for all The committee lauded Ludington’s health, especially in a stressful time like addressed by preferred pronouns and pre- of the hard work they have done to make willingness to take the risk of pursuing upper spring,” Farnsworth said. ferred names. This is consistent with our these changes possible.” a more obscure topic and his ability to Foley concluded by voicing great vision to be a community where all mem- Herrick echoed Bramlett’s thoughts. make effective use of the few resources praise and admiration for the extraor- bers of the community, adult and student, “This is an institution-wide change, and I available to him. “[The essay made] dinary writing and research abilities can bring their full selves forward.” am proud of the collaborative work that terrific use of primary and secondary of Exeter students. “It’s a real pleasure Prep Val Whitten was among the first has been done to help foster an environ- sources,” committee members said. to read all of these great papers,” she to make use of this system. “I’ve always ment that is inclusive and encourages self- “[He chose] a rather daring topic since said. “There were three winners, but felt like my name was too long and formal expression,” she said. “As our community the source availability was less obvious it’s helpful to know there are so many … Since Exeter is a fresh start, my name lives and learns together, it is important than is true for some topics.” great papers that have attributes that being Val has made the transition easier,” that everyone feels supported and respect- Schwarz wrote about the ambigu- are really exciting. Student writing is she said. “The new [system] is very excit- ed.” ous legal lines between free speech and strong right now.” 4 THE EXONIAN OPINIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 In Defense of Standardized Testing learning to calm yourself down in a high- Sophia Zhang ’23 stress situation is crucial to performing Guest Contributor well —a great replica of many real-world situations where learning to take a deep breath and slow one’s heart rate can be Why is standardized testing bad? useful. Some say it makes students unwilling to Te current standardized test system learn. Others say it judges everyone with fails mostly in this respect because of just the same, potentially fawed, standards. how overly hyped standardized tests are. Tat it makes arbitrary judgement calls If you don’t get a good grade, it is implied about what's important and what isn’t. that you will be a huge disappointment, But one response undermines all and your future could be ruined. Tat these arguments: standardized tests amount of pressure can cause heart- are a taste of the real world. Te real breaking tragedies. This is why I say world enforces pressure and sometimes that the key here is to understand tests unreasonable standards that we all must as only a tool. It’s normal to get nervous adhere to. Te real world doesn’t have the because you still want to perform to the time or energy to treat us all like each of best of your ability, but it’s important to us are our own, special person. acknowledge that although tests are im- Is it really possible to care for each portant, they will not be a determining and every one of the 2.2 billion children factor in your life. on this planet? Is it really possible for a Another beneft of testing is that you school to write a personalized plan for learn skills that are only acquired with a each child? Is it really possible for the lot of practice. For many standardized world to take each individual, analyze tests nowadays, you need not just the what they can do, and give them their answers, but also the skills. Take AP U.S. own special spot? History exams, for example. For almost Unfortunately, the answer is no. all the questions, although you do need So how can we make the best use knowledge about U.S. History, the more of the harsh taste of reality ofered by important thing is to analyze the text and standardized testing? It is indeed pos- think like a historian. Just to be clear, sible for us to fnd a sweet spot, where we tests are obviously not the only way to help each child reach their full potential teach students this skill, but tests can be by using these tests as a tool? We need helpful in mastering it. Using a skill over to recognize that standardized testing is and over again is the road to mastering necessary, and that we therefore need to it, and practicing for standardized tests change our outlook on this inescapable can put you on that path. reality. So, at the end of the day, the current Dr. Laurie Barron of Smokey Road standardized testing regime—which Middle School is a good example. When is churning out over 700,000 illiterate, she frst joined her community, Smokey step involves boosting student grades or students learn better and attained higher depressed high school graduates a year— Road was the lowest-achieving school in argues that academics define achieve- test results along the way. Tis is a prime isn’t doing so because standardized tests Georgia and also had the highest number ment; rather, every step focuses on cul- example of how test scores should only be themselves are inherently harmful. It’s of discipline referrals. To change this, Dr. tivating a safe and comfortable learning a tool to measure how far you’ve gotten, because we’ve become so accustomed to Barron came up with a four-step plan: environment. As Dr. Barron put it, "our not the end goal. treating tests as a measurement of all our 1. Make sure students come to approach was that if football was the most On top of that, if preparation for achievements. school. important to you, then we were going to standardized testing does not constitute Te term "tests," or even "standard- 2. Make sure students feel safe. do whatever it takes to keep you in foot- a majority of the curriculum, it can also ized tests," shouldn’t draw out as much 3. Demonstrate to students that the ball." Smokey Road focused on making bring a lot of benefts. One such beneft is disdain as it does now. If we understand school values them and what they love. students feel valued, and in doing so, pressure management. Although feeling how to use them correctly—as a way to 4. Build a curriculum that will help their students' test performances began pressured is a natural part of studying, measure progress—then they can be- students succeed. to improve, amid other accomplishments. that pressure is typically amplifed over come another powerful tool that we wield It is important to note here that no Dr. Barron reached her goal of helping her time. Tests are a diferent situation, where in the journey of learning.

What Canadian Politics Reveals tendencies —for example, he marched in only one of many statements that bring been reelected as Prime Minister, but a gay pride parade in 2016. However, last grave concerns. his government is a minority govern- Dennis Kostakaglu-Aydin ’21 year, Bernier began to reinvent himself. In 2018, Bernier promised to take ment. The reason that Canadian con- Columnist Originally a member of the CPC, the Canada out of the Paris climate accords, servatives were able to gain a majority Conservative Party of Canada, he left and while he was denied the ability to over liberals was because, according in 2018 to create his own party and his do that, Justin Trudeau doesn’t exactly to Trudeau, Canadians care about is- ast week, Canadian Prime Min- own brand. He took a more conservative have the right to gloat about climate ac- sues such as climate change and the ister Justin Trudeau narrowly stance, promising to stop giving foreign tion either. Trudeau’s actions to combat environment, and they showed that won reelection despite having aid to other countries and to ensure that climate change have been flaky at best. they care. Lfaced numerous challenges to his cam- immigration into Canada doesn’t erase Climate activist Greta Thunberg met Trudeau now has to take action paign. He had to battle negative press the Canadian identity. This rhetoric with Trudeau this September to dis- to help prevent climate change or risk generated by the discovery of his old should sound familiar—Bernier is the cuss, among other things, the bill for an losing power completely. This is not a blackface photos, as well as criticism latest in a string of nationalist, populist extension of the Trans Mountain Pipe- world for politics anymore. Politicians from his Conservative opponent, An- politicians who have emerged in the last line, a pipeline similar to the Keystone were never able to appease everyone, drew Scheer. However, one of the most couple years. He has company in U.S. but it is now plain that appeasement intriguing challenges Trudeau faced was President Donald Trump, U.K. Prime will just lead us down a dead end. from political opponent Maxime Ber- Minister Boris Johnson, and members Politicians now have to make the right nier, who painted himself as a far-right of “Alternative for Germany,” a German Politicians were never able decisions, because otherwise, the far-right political party that has lately to appease everyone, but it consequences will be disastrous. And gained some ground. is now plain that appease- when politicians don’t make the right Nationalism is a questionable po- ment will just lead us down decisions, it’s up to the people to put One of the most intriguing litical ideology. Nationalists gain power a dead end. them back on the right track. challenges Trudeau faced by amplifying the anger and fear of the Bernier, fortunately, lost the elec- was from political opponent common people. Their greatest strength tion in Canada, but that doesn’t mean Maxime Bernier, who paint- is their generally unified platform, one that we shouldn’t forget about him. The ed himself as a far-right that appeals to a group of core voters Pipeline with the potential to create world will be seeing more nationalists presidential candidate not that can be found everywhere. Because massive oil spills which could greatly af- attempting to get elected in first-world too diferent from our own nationalism is based on the idea that fect wildlife and the indigenous peoples countries, which has been increasingly President Trump. your own country is more important living in Canada. Like many people, difficult to combat. In fact, pretty much than all others, nationalist candidates Thunberg was frustrated, because the the only way to successfully combat na- tend to be anti-immigrant and are fo- Trans Mountain bill was passed a day tionalism is to unilaterally fight against cused mostly on preserving their own after the Canadian parliament passed it. If we care about issues like climate “identity,” and every country has citi- a motion declaring a national climate change and fighting nationalism, we presidential candidate not too different zens who feel this way. Bernier panders emergency. Of course, Trudeau agreed should stand together, and take action from our own President Trump. to this nationalistic base. One of his with Thunberg, saying that they “need together. Unity is a source of strength Bernier has consistently prov- promises that gained traction was his to do more.” when faced with adversity. Otherwise, en to be unpredictable. In the past, declaration not to allow immigration It’s problems like this that give we should expect to see a lot more cop- he had leaned towards some liberal to destroy the Canadian identity. This is rise to nationalism. Trudeau may have ies of Bernier, all around the world.

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A Call For Transparency Evidently, Barr’s criminal inves- this country's intelligence officers are with Barr. Barr’s reliance on some ri- Felix Yeung ’21 tigation comes at a convenient time. unable to separate their personal opin- diculous assertions sets the precedent As House Democrats investigate the ions from their professional lives. The that the Justice Department may launch Columnist President for abuse of power, the Jus- insinuation should insult us all. The investigations on spurious claims made tice Department will attempt to run a for political gain. counternarrative, one that paints all Barr’s involvement of foreign gov- hat happened, Bill Barr? allegations against the President as part ernments in these matters may also When did you fall in line of a “deep state” conspiracy. Congres- Durham has supposedly diminish the United States’ standing with Trump’s brand of mis- sional Republicans will have a field asked about anti-Trump internationally. The accusations levied Wtruth and political reprisal? Sure, day as they vilify civil servants who bias within the Federal against certain allies may sow animos- you’ve always been in favor of maxi- made legitimate attempts to better this Bureau of Investigation and ity. They may also lead allies to question mizing executive power. But an inves- democracy by investigating what they Central Intelligence Agency. whether the United States will sacrifice tigation into your own Justice Depart- believed to be illegitimate activity. All Tese questions suggest long-standing relationships for shift- ment? Really? the while, the President’s own illicit that intelligence ofcers ing political necessities. Frankly, these actions will receive less airtime. are unable to separate their concerns are some of the most worrying Yet, the problem runs deeper than personal opinions from of all. The United States does rely on its public perception. In opening this in- their professional lives. Te stature and relationships to maintain vestigation, Barr will likely create a cul- insinuation should insult us its supremacy. To open a criminal inves- ture of even more fear within the Justice all. Te civil servants that The opening of a criminal inves- tigation sets a dangerous Department and various intelligence work tirelessly for this na- tigation into the origins of the Russia precedent—that any action agencies. Those who do crucial work to tion deserve better. probe are just the tip of the iceberg to check the power of the defend this nation, who take risks to do in Barr’s questionable activity of late. President may elicit reprisal so, will be constantly wary of potential After all, he was named in the whistle- by the very body meant to retaliation from higher powers. Barr’s blower’s report on Trump’s quid pro protect the law of the land. actions show that the force of the Justice civil servants that work tirelessly for quo with Ukraine, in exchange for this nation deserve better. an investigation into Joe and Hunter A core contention of the investiga- Biden. Nonetheless, this wasn’t always tion, that agents misled an intelligence the case. After his first stint as Attor- court judge into providing a wiretap For months, Attorney General Congressional Republicans warrant on Trump advisor Carter William Barr has stewarded an ad- will have a feld day as they Page, is also concerning. Much of the ministrative review of the Justice vilify civil servants who information used to gain the wiretap Te opening of a criminal Department’s investigation into the made legitimate attempts remains confidential. Hence, the in- investigation into the ori- FBI’s handling of Russian collusion. to better this democracy vestigation’s invocation of this warrant gins of the Russia probe are Last Thursday, that review became by investigating what they application runs the risk of tarnishing just the tip of the iceberg in a criminal investigation. At its head believed to be illegitimate the intelligence community’s reputa- Barr’s questionable activity are Barr and veteran prosecutor John activity. tion over information that is not readily of late. H. Durham—a duo who, despite their available to the public. deep roots in American government, Now, Barr’s work has also given have somehow abandoned their values legitimacy to various conspiracy theo- to serve at the whim of the whiner-in- ries, many of which are regularly toted chief. Department, supposedly a neutral body, by President Trump himself. These ney General, Barr had this to say about The desire to protect the chief ex- may be wielded for blatantly political unfounded allegations include rumored Boyden Gray, who served with him as ecutive is unsurprising for Barr. After purposes, at the expense of legitimate cooperation between intelligence agen- White House counsel: “He appreciated all, he did write a few years ago that investigative work. cies and foreign agents to “set up” indi- the independence of Justice. He never “[the President] alone is the execu- This investigation also undermines viduals like Page. In fact, Barr traveled called up about a criminal matter or tive branch.” Nevertheless, to open a public trust in government institu- to Italy to ask the Italian government did anything inappropriate.” criminal investigation sets a dangerous tions. In his interviews, Durham has whether they, as President Trump al- What happened, Bill Barr? Why did precedent—that any action to check the supposedly asked about anti-Trump leges, had a role in the instigation of you become just one of Trump’s many power of the President may elicit repri- bias within the Federal Bureau of In- the Russia investigation. Government cronies? And, if he fails to deflect his sal by the very body meant to protect vestigation and Central Intelligence officials in Australia and the United crimes, who will be left to protect you? the law of the land. Agency. These questions suggest that Kingdom have also had discussions Will you survive his fall?

Don't Regulate Hate Speech tiple postings promoting hateful speech, Emily Gaw ’20 however in August 2018, Facebook removed a political posting of a group Guest Contributor organized to confront white supremacy. Facebook stated that it was necessary to prevent “inauthentic operators” and to ecently, Facebook announced its prevent another white-supremacy re- intention to create a “Supreme lated march similar to the one in Char- Court” in order to combat hate lottesville, Virginia that turned deadly. Rspeech on its platform. Like many, I have Ultimately, we will never know if the a strong aversion towards hate speech removal of this post prevented a second and would rather that it never see the Charlottesville-like march, and whether light of day. The idea proposed by Face- or not Facebook made the right call. book entails a group of people—selected The lack of “Supreme Court” cen- by Facebook—who have the final say sorship in the first Charlottesville in what should or shouldn’t be taken march did, however, give us an oppor- down, with the ability to override Mark tunity to determine how many of those Zuckerbeg’s opinion. I am sure that white-nationalists in Charlottesville they will appoint people with adequate were there because of economic inse- ability in measuring society’s tolerance curity or poor educational guidance. I for disagreeable speech. However, it oc- dare say that none of the marchers were investment bankers or startup founders. Is the failure of the police in Char- lottesville to control violence a good Hate speech is efective only reason to suppress the messages given when it reaches a receptive out by free speech? Is it okay to allow audience. the millions of members of Facebook— one of the first platforms for truly free speech—to be edited into another newspaper-like source by its “Supreme curred to me that the real Supreme Court fettered speech, and its ability to reach Court?” Should we again go back to a would probably not regulate speech at a wide platform, has been possible in time when speech was controlled by a all. It follows that the entire idea of the human history. Thus, having a “Supreme Is it okay to allow the mil- few corporations? regulation of hate speech is the wrong Court” of Facebook seems to return us lions of members of Face- It is too easy to deny our fellow way to address the subject. back to consensus speech of the few. book—one of the frst citizens their clarion calls by imposing One could argue that in the last The question is not only whether we can platforms for truly free paternalistic censorship boards. Rather 60 years, prior to the emergence of the trust these individuals on which speech speech—to be edited into than bury it, should we not deal with internet and social networks, there was another newspaper-like the discontent that lies beneath? Per- no free speech in the United States. No source by its “Supreme haps that is impossible in our practical doubt, we could converse freely. But Court?” world, but one would hope that our gov- conversations are not speech in the Te idea proposed by ernment—police force, social workers practical sense. One could only converse Facebook entails a group with those we knew or those immediate of people—selected by should be blocked, but also whether we to us. Speech that can influence was Facebook—who have the want to lose the opportunity to know mostly available to those who controlled fnal say in what should or that those who disagree with us exist It is too easy to deny our the news channels—the editorial boards shouldn’t be taken down, and perhaps lose our chance to under- fellow citizens their clarion of the major newspaper and television with the ability to override stand why. calls by imposing paternal- companies. Mark Zuckerbeg’s opinion. I Hate speech does not become magi- istic censorship boards. In the past, the limiting nature of am sure that they will ap- cally more persuasive just because it these print and television news publica- point people with adequate appears on Facebook. Hate speech is ef- tions made mass input impossible. With ability in measuring soci- fective only when it reaches a receptive the advent of the internet and social ety’s tolerance for disagree- audience. Facebook is responding by and members of the education system media, however, this is no longer true. able speech. creating this “Supreme Court” because included—would at least attempt at a These new technologies give all voices of past incidents where its platform was solution that preserves what is arguably the possibility of finding an audience, utilized to reach and mobilize receptive the most fundamental principle of the arguably the first time that free and un- audiences. Facebook has removed mul- United States: free speech. 6 THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 ExonianHumor Top 8 Exeter Who You Gonna Call? By BENJAMIN GORMAN Halloween I am so afraid of those ghosts “OH MY GOD!!!! AH- of the students, “but I’m still vealed that it was far beyond Costumes H H H H H H H ! ! ! ! ! H E L P ! never gonna forgive [Labar] his psychic powers. Coole By BENJAMIN GORMAN HEEEEELPPPP!!!! SOME- for leaving me on read that added that he could have pre- I'm not wearing a mask it's just my face BODY HELP ME! IT HURTS! one time. He’s probably okay vented it with just a few salt IT HURTS SO BAD! HELP anyways so it doesn’t matter.” circles if he had known Labar 1) Te Science Building whale. It's robust, ME!!! HE-” Labar hasn’t been seen was cursed, but now, “the boy’s it's chic and, most importantly, already on theme. These were the screams since. While a few members just gonna have to live with Phillips Exeter Academy woke of campus are beginning to the clouds for a while.” 2) A lion. Why not be basic? up to on Monday morning. worry (like Mary Mabar, who The second party inter- Normally, screaming like that relies on Labar for the an- ested is Ghostbusting Club, 3) Naughty PRaw. It's a nuanced take on means someone’s roomate swers to math hand-ins), for led by president Bingo Bango authority, bound to illicit commentary and woke them up when they had the most part nobody cares. Bongo. When asked on the discussion among onlookers. a sleep-in, but it turns out Most conversations about La- club's inaction regarding La- this incident wasn’t quite as bar have consisted of people bar, Bongo answered, "[they] 4) Mark Zuckerberg's ghost. Rumor is he's harmless. wondering why they haven’t never got a call that something still alive, but one gaze into his eyes and Prep Andrew Goughs re- seen Larry in a while, but then strange was happening in the you'll be convinced otherwise ported that his friend, Larry thinking the Early Decision neighborhood." “Besides,” Labar, “just started floating, deadline is Friday and I have continued Bingo, “[they've] 5) Garfeld the Cat. Tere's no real con- nection to Exeter, I'm just a fan. like, into the sun.” Goughs like three tests on Monday so been pretty useless ever since continued, “the fear in his he can wait. the school cut [their] fund- 6) Nimble nurse PRaw. It's provocative, eyes was like he already knew Only two parties really ing.” Bongo then recounted profound and shows our principal's dedi- this was the last the world was seem to be interested. The first the previous feats of the club, cation to bettering this school. ever going to see of him, like is Dean Coole, who revealed highlighting when they ex- Icarus, but falling upwards.” his intense spiritual power at orcised a giant marshmallow 7) Andrew Yang. Just because it's nice to This report was corroborated the This I Believe assembly. man, as well as the invisible rep the alumni. by a separate group of students Coole stated that the Labar man who was sleeping in his looking out the window from incident is, “one of the most bed. After being asked what 8) Cheeky pirate PRaw. Spanish class on the fifth floor powerful spiritual occur- message he would like to relay who saw Larry clinging to the rences [he’s] ever seen in [his] to those who called the club window and begging to be let life,” and that Labar “must “Losers with Lasers,” Bingo in, tears streaming down his have awakened an incredibly warned that the paranormal Meme Zone face, snot dribbling out of his evil spirit.” We asked Coole if incident with Labar was not By RYAN XIE nose. “He looked pretty pa- he believed he could exorcise the first, nor would it be the Got Fake Airpods thetic, to be honest,” said one it, but the look on his face re- last. Comedy Area By BENJAMIN GORMAN Carrying this week

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PEAMUN XI Committee Chairs are introduced in Assembly Hall. Courtesy of Chai Vankireddy PEA Hosts Model United Nations Conference By ANNE BRANDES, EMILY KANG and CLARK WU Staff Writers and Contributing Writer

Delegates hailing from thirty schools ence was also an opportunity for expe- na, Indira Gandhi’s Cabinet and the Ro- club members] are very inviting and they in New England and beyond gathered rienced students to grow in leadership man Senate. The second included GA2, make it very easy for you to want to come in the Assembly Hall for Phillips Exeter skills. “More experienced [MUN mem- Olade and the North Korea Cabinet. a second time or third time. They make it Academy’s 11th annual Model United bers] have an opportunity to chair a con- Each committee was chaired by a return- really, really easy to learn,” she said. Nations (MUN) conference this past ference,” she said. ing MUN member. Additionally, leaders of MUN have weekend. In a speech welcoming stu- Another purpose of the conference Upper and committee chair Caleb taught her to become more proactive in dents to the conference, senior and Sec- is to raise funds for the rest of the year, Richmond explained that chairs and vice learning. “No one knows exactly how retary General Mai Hoang confessed to lower and Outreach Manager Pedro chairs had to prepare materials for the MUN works, [so] I'm learning not to be the assembled students that she has nev- Coelho noted. “PEAMUN is how we fun- conference months in advance. “I had to scared to talk and voice my opinion,” she er won a significant award at a confer- draise; there’s a fee for delegates to come spend the summer writing a background said. ence. “I truly believe MUN is for every- over,” he said. “We use this money to go guide and plan everything the committee PEAMUN also serves as a bonding one, whether you enjoy the competitive to other conferences and fund much of was going to go,” he said. platform for both new and returning aspects of the club or not,” she said. what our club does…[O]ne of the main For prep Sreesa Virinchi, PEAMUN club members. “We only go to a couple Hoang’s words reflected the broader objectives this year is to invite as many means more than a first conference. Vi- conferences a year. PEAMUN gives us mission of Exeter’s annual conference— delegates as possible to PEAMUN.” rinchi, already a Model UN delegate for an opportunity to work together and get to introduce new members to all that Preparations for the event began more than four years, elaborated on his closer to one another,” Yang said. MUN does. “This is our way of giving in the spring term of last year, accord- passion for the activity. “I think that it Reflecting on PEAMUN, Coelho new delegates experience in MUN before ing to co-president of Model UN senior does seem like a foolish prospect: kids feels exceptionally proud of his MUN we go to the longer and harder confer- Chai Vankireddy. Vankireddy viewed the trying to be top notch diplomats in the community. “It’s a big privilege for us ences off campus,” upper and Comptrol- planning as one of the biggest challenges biggest global organization there is,” he to have enough people interested in the ler Philip Horrigan said. “I hope that in organizing the conference. “It's a lot of said, “but more than that, it develops club to the point where we're considered Exonians will improve their speaking work which includes coordinating with not only your communication skills but at the same level as large clubs like [the and leadership skills and that all our del- departments from our school such as IT, it also allows you to truly apply public Daniel Webster] Debate Society and The egates come away from the conference campus security, booking services,” she speaking to a more practical context.” Exonian,” he said. “We try to keep a con- loving MUN and hoping to go to more said. Prep Ming Thompson, a new mem- sistent growth rate every year, and think MUN conferences.” After opening assembly, the confer- ber of the club, appreciated the welcom- there's always that one new group of Upper and Director of General Af- ence split up into two groups. The first ing atmosphere of MUN and felt encour- people who come in who you know will fairs Alana Yang added that the confer- group included GA1, Congress of Vien- aged to attend the conference. “[Other carry on the club into greater heights.”

AlbumFantasy.” AlthoughReview the production wasn’t as: onJ theesus project is religious, is whether K they areing singing performance. However, just afer By ZANE ICE expansive or epic as it was on his previous direct biblical quotes or similes concerning 49 seconds, the song abruptly ends, leaving Life Section Editor works, I still appreciated the fact that Kanye Chick-Fil-A. While Kanye has never been you in silence and wondering why Kanye seemed to have turned over a new leaf. known for dense, meaningful lyricism, his couldn’t have just spent a little more time The rollout for Kanye West’s latest Enter “Jesus is King.” Just as suddenly efort on this album reaches a new low. Half on it. album, “Jesus is King,” was characteristically as he announced it, the album appeared of the lyrics could have been written by “Jesus is King” is my least favorite of chaotic. Two release dates announced on streaming services around noon on any Christian artist, and the other half are Kanye’s albums. However, this is really by Kim Kardashian had already passed. Friday. Afer seeing the notifcation while at shoddy explanations of why he charges so not saying much, as until now Kanye Afer Kanye tweeted out a release date of Wetherell, I rushed back to Abbot to listen much for his luxury clothing line. has showed incredible consistency in his Thursday at midnight, I was one of the to it, ready to kick of the weekend with However, Kanye’s characteristic projects. While I do like listening to much many fans who stayed up late that night Kanye’s glorious production. As I made grandiose production shows up on multiple of this album, it simply cannot compare to refreshing Spotify, hoping that Kanye would my way through the 11 tracks, however, I tracks. Despite Pusha T’s ofeat vocals, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” “Late fulfll his promise this time. However, 12:00 slowly came to the one realization I wish I “Use Tis Gospel” manages to repurpose Registration” or any of his other classics. and 1:00 passed with no release—even didn’t have to: Kanye should’ve delayed its one of the leaked tracks into an epic ode to Te few songs that stick with me do so though Kanye, on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, release even longer. faith (featuring a sax solo from Kenny G!). because of Kanye’s innovative production announced that it was out. Twitter and Te best comparison I’ve heard is that “Selah” and “On God” are also highlights, using the “Sunday Service” choir and the Reddit erupted in memes, and eventually “Jesus is King” is like the paper turned in with some of the best vocal performances unabashed positive messages present all I gave up and went to bed, increasingly late by the smart kid who wrote it the night on the whole album. Practically every track, over the album. Tat is why in good faith impatient to hear Kanye’s long-awaited before—it clearly has good ideas, but overall in fact, features some very compelling I cannot truly criticize Kanye’s creative gospel album. I’m disappointed that, with all the wait, it ideas—including the childish “Closed on process surrounding this album; I know it There was much to be excited couldn’t be more polished. For one, the Sunday,” which features a haunting guitar stems from a much happier and healthier about. Since September 2018, with his initial mix was awful. Although legendary melody. place than those surrounding any of his announcement of “Yandhi,” the sequel to hip-hop engineer Mike Dean updated it Perhaps the closer, “Jesus is Lord,” is previous albums. I hope that Kanye remains 2013’s “Yeezus,” a steady stream of leaks within 24 hours, mostly resolving it, my frst an apt representative for the whole album. happy with what he has found in religion, and bootleg tracks had surfaced online. listen through was plagued by out-of-place It builds up slowly with beautiful layered and keeps refning this gospel sound. Until In addition to these compelling, albeit vocals and muddy kick drums. horns, with Kanye delivering an admirable then, I will stick to his old material. unfnished, songs, Kanye had been regularly Now, it would be hypocritical of me performing with his “Sunday Service” to judge the album by its frst release— choir, performing gospel songs, new songs considering that “Te Life of Pablo,” which and repurposed versions of his old songs, was similarly “fxed,” is my favorite Kanye rewritten to be about his faith. Some of the album. Still, some ideas even in the updated performances and leaked tracks ended up album are massively underdeveloped. going viral, displaying a surprising amount “Follow God,” for example, features of fresh production ideas from Kanye. a compelling soul sample and a catchy In addition to this slow burn of hook. However, the song structure is so releases, his two most recent albums, repetitive that Kanye manages to make “Ye” and “KIDS SEE GHOSTS” with Kid a one minute 45 second song feel like an Cudi, piqued my interest more and more eternity. Similarly, the gorgeous choir vocals over the year since their releases. Taking of “Water” feel empty within a meandering a more personal, subdued approach while track that doesn’t know what it wants to do. discussing his mental health more candidly Tere is also the question of lyrical than ever before, Kanye had reinvented his topics. While Kanye has always been rap identity once again, dismantling the plainly Christian in his music, this is his braggadocio that he had displayed since frst album that is explicitly gospel, both his 2010 opus “My Beautiful Dark Twisted lyrically and sonically. Nearly every lyric THE EXONIAN LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 9 SeniorSpotlight

Alisha Simmmonsgiven much to our community in her time here,” Director of Religious and By SABRINA KEARNEY Spiritual Life Reverend Heidi Heath and FELIX YEUNG said. “Whether on stage at the theatre, Contributing Writer and Staf Writer performing at Evening Prayer, one-on- Senior Alisha Simmons stands at one in conversation, delivering stunning the intersection of art and social justice. poetry on gun violence [or] asking for Through her commitment to activism more accountability from our leaders, and expression, she has left an indelible she has been a crucial part of making mark in her three years at the Academy. Exeter better than when she found it.” From a young age, Simmons explored Senior Elizabeth Kostina agreed. a wide variety of artistic passions. “I've “Alisha is fun-going, hardworking, always been a performer—basically since generous, kind-spirited—but, most birth. I started singing as soon as I could importantly, an activist in every sense,” talk,” she said. On a whim, Simmons she said. entered a local pageant at seven years Simmons emphasized the importance old, and won the talent portion. of leading by example. “I want to be Since then, Simmons has continued something to younger students. I make to experiment with different modes statements to show them that anybody of expression. “I did the school can make a change, [that] anybody can announcements in middle school. That speak up and everyone’s voice matters,” was my public speaking thing,” she said. she said. “Still, I never really got the chance to be Simmons continued, “I'm also a fully immersed in theater … We didn't student listener—it’s special because it’s have a drama department at my school.” about being there for people who might Simmons arrived at Exeter otherwise not have someone to talk to. determined to take full advantage In these ways, I can be that person that I of the Academy’s vast artistic and wish I had when I was younger.” extracurricular programs. She signed Her capacity for heartfelt empathy up for DRAMAT, the Gender-Sexuality is one of the most radiant aspects of Alliance and a cappella on her first Club Simmons’ personality. “Alisha's spirit Night lower year. “Those were the three Maegan Paul/Te Exonian captures you as soon as you meet her. things that my old school didn't provide. on the street. There were a lot of tourists sit-in protesting the Academy’s history She is smart, has a razor sharp wit and I knew I wanted to do them coming in, there, but they were all clapping for us.” of mishandling sexual assault. “It was seeks to connect deeply with each person so I dove in headfirst.” Simmons uses art as more than a really important moment in the she enters into conversation with,” Heath Now, Simmons participates regularly an outlet for herself; in fact, art is the community because it highlighted an said. “She is hilariously funny, never in theatrical productions, which have medium through which she instigates issue that is otherwise kind of hush hush,” afraid to tell it like it is and doesn't taught her how to empathize better social change and shares pertinent she said. “That statement actually made a back away from the hard conversation. with others’ experiences. “It's like a messages with a wider audience. Recalling difference. We made a difference and set In other words, she's a person you superpower. It's like shape-shifting her first DRAMAT show, For Colored an example for younger students.” absolutely want to know.” and being able to become someone and Girls by Ntozake Shange, Simmons Simmons’ work in social justice “It is hard for me to imagine us really understand someone,” she said. said, “It really shaped my entire Exeter also includes participation in the without her here next year,” Heath “You learn how to understand this other experience. It’s a play that highlights the Gender-Sexuality Alliance. “The queer continued. person, tell their story. And then, once experiences of black women... To see all community here is much larger than I Win similarly emphasized Simmons’ you’re on stage, it feels effortless.” of my peers with me on stage and to tell had ever seen before. They helped me ability to connect with others. “She’s Simmons is an active musician at these stories was powerful.” realize that I'm normal, that I'm not super bubbly—easy to talk to, always Exeter. “I have been writing songs—that Since then, Simmons has directed alone in my experiences and that it's there to listen and super wise, but humble has always been my emotional outlet,” Unsilenced, acted in last year’s Martin okay to be gay,” she said. “I want to pay about it,” Win said. “I've worked through she said. “Over the summer, I wrote and Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day play that forward.” a lot of things with her help.” produced an album, and it's one of the Hottentotted and performed poetry for English Instructor Mercy Carbonell Today, Simmons continues to impart most personal things I've ever done. It Bullets into Bells, a recent poetry reading reflected on her experience serving the lessons she’s learned at Exeter to the tracks my journey to self-love.” featuring reflections on gun violence. with Simmons on the MLK Committee. next generation of Exonians. “I want to Simmons’ twelve-track album, it’s Upper Nahla Owens became closer “[Simmons] has brought her commitment emphasize to all of the preps and new not me, it’s u, cycles through various to Simmons while co-starring with her for racial, economic, and LBGTQ+ lowers that everything will be okay,” she styles and genres to tell her story. Outside in Hottentotted. “We were able to relate justice to the fore. She has revealed her said. “I've definitely had moments where her own musical endeavors, Simmons about the highs and lows of being black gift at organizing others as she did in her I felt like I'm not supposed to be here, serves as co-head of In Essence, one of women in America, and it was inspiring creation of Unsilenced [and] has proven that I shouldn't be here. But I want to tell Exeter’s a cappella groups. to see someone who has been through her ability to make essential distinctions them that they are supposed to be here. Much of Simmons’ artistic talent is still be willing to do the work to improve for program change,” Carbonell said. They will find their place.” rooted in her creativity and courage. “We the lives of black women in America,” “She comes up with ideas, writers' Carbonell summed up Simmons’ went to Cuba and we had just gone to a Owens said. voices, dreams … a creative, critical and presence in a few, heartfelt words. She salsa class earlier that morning,” senior Beyond artistic advocacy, Simmons celebratory pulse that allows the work said, “She is a beautiful soul, one who Khine Win said. “Suddenly, we saw this lends her voice to a number of other we have done to feel wonderfully alive.” walks into a place and offers the chance band playing and Alisha said, ‘Let’s causes. Last spring, she was an active The impact of Simmons’ advocacy for transformation, for stillness, for dance.’ And then we just danced, right participant in a three-hour student has not gone unnoticed. “Alisha has humility, for wild and generative ideas.”

MATTER MagazineBy ISABEL CARDEN: Fading Coral Contributing Writer

Although we may not encounter projected that by 2050, over 90 percent of in 2010 in reefs across the globe. Then, be taken in order to prevent this vital them in our day-to-day lives, coral reefs all coral will be dead. in 2014, the beginning of the third global ecosystem from depleting any further. are an incredibly important aspect of The coral is an incredibly advanced, bleaching brought with it record heat that Initiatives such as building underwater ocean environments, as well as society yet vulnerable animal. It has a symbiotic affected coral reefs from the Northwestern fans to cool down the surrounding water as a whole. According to the NOAA, relationship with zooxanthellae algae that Hawaiin Islands to the Marshall Islands. and creating a film on the surface of coral reefs have a $3.4 billion value every provides the coral with about 90 percent of This worldwide event lasted for three the water to prevent light penetration year, including fisheries, tourism and its total food supply. The other 10 percent years, ending in May of 2017. It is the are aimed to help rectify the situation. the coastal communities it protects. The is retrieved by the animal itself, grabbing longest and most detrimental mass coral However, much more must be done largest barrier reef in the United States, microscopic organisms with its tiny bleaching in history, greatly affecting to make meaningful progress. Carbon the Florida Reef Tract, is said to protect tentacles as they pass by. Corals possess areas that were once untouched by coral emissions must go down and with that communities as far inland as Louisiana the ability to “expel” the zooxanthellae bleaching, such as the northern Great the extraction of fossil fuels must be from storm surge and flooding. Not to when they are overproducing oxygen Barrier Reef. eliminated. Lifestyles must change. mention that coral reefs are home to 25 during photosynthesis. This reaction Today, the condition of the world’s Regardless of who you are, where you percent of all marine organisms. But the can be provoked due to stresses in the largest barrier reef is dwindling. “The live or what you do, coral has a profound health of coral reefs is rapidly declining. environment including rising temperatures current rate of global warming will not effect on your life. To imagine a world Warmer water, ocean acidification, and pollution, making humans the number allow the maintenance of a healthy reef without coral would be to imagine a world pollution and disease are all contributing one perpetrators. for future generations … the window of without coastal communities, without factors to coral bleaching. In fact, the Over the past 30 years, mass coral opportunity to improve the reef’s long- a stable economy and without a diverse world’s largest reef, the Great Barrier bleachings have been recorded more and term future is now,” said the latest report ocean. Moreover, preserving the ocean’s Reef has suffered greatly from bleaching, more frequently. According to the NOAA from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park coral reefs is a responsibility that falls on with only about half of it still alive today, Coral Reef Watch, the second global Authority. In emergencies such as this, every individual; our livelihood depends according to National Geographic. It is coral bleaching in our history occurred immediate preventative action must on it. 10 THE EXONIAN LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019

Merill HostsBy MINSEO H KIM andalloween LINA HUANG Dance Staf Writers

Even from far away, students could the atmosphere was stifled, but lower catch glimpses of brightly colored Josephine Elting noticed it became more flashes coming from the music building’s exciting as time passed. “I think people windows. Fake cobwebs and chains let go, and by the end of it we were wrapped around the balconies, bat dancing and having a lot of fun,” she said. stickers decorated the walls and a As the dance continued, a small cackling skull head greeted students dance showdown took place, giving entering the building. Inside the lobby, students a moment in the spotlight. Prep orange and yellow lights projected a Brooke Ottaway commented that one of warm glow onto the walls as students the most memorable parts was "probably conversed on the couches. the dance circle [because] a lot of people Last Saturday night, Exonians showed off their skills, including me … gathered in Powell Hall to celebrate and it was a really nice experience.” Merrill Hall’s annual Halloween Dance. Lower Elanor Andreasson, Organized by the proctors in Merrill Hall, meanwhile, took the dance as an the Halloween Dance featured costumes opportunity to celebrate Halloween. “It’s ranging from Disney princesses to VSCO a good way to celebrate because you can girls. dress up and have fun without having to Prep Kiara Odums appreciated the go trick or treating,” she said. chance to bond with the other Merrill The songs and impressive costumes residents during the setup. “We just made students excited for the upcoming broke up into groups,” she said. “If there Halloween celebrations on campus. Prep was a certain thing that needed to be Gwen Serrano reflected back upon the done, two or three people would get it exciting night, “The throwback songs done and then come back to see what were lively to say the least—'Dancing else would need to be done.” Queen' was my favorite, next to 'Shut Senior Patricia Fitzgerald expressed Up and Dance,'” she said. “The costumes that this year’s setup created a fun people wore were also very interesting: I atmosphere heightened by the dance’s saw Disney princesses, onesies, skeletons location in Powell Hall. “It was definitely and a plague doctor!” not what I'm used to, but I liked the way Imamura also noted that the dance’s the decorations turned out more here theme broke up the monotony of the than in Grainger,” she said. “I thought weekend. “It was a nice reminder that the room would be awkwardly small, but Courtesy of Angele Yang Halloween was coming, which got me it somehow fit just right.” a long week. “I got to meet a couple of other dorms over, it became really fun really excited for the week,” she said. The location was a welcome change new people—which was fun—and talk to de-stressing on a Saturday night,” she After a long week of school work for lower Sophie Fernandez. “Powell was different people I haven’t gotten to talk said. and diligent studies, the students seemed more of a close space, while Grainger to in a long time,” she said. Lower Akili Tulloch commented on to enjoy the small release from their is pretty big,” she said. “I also liked Similarly, Merrill lower Anna the music and decorations: “One major schedules by loosening up at the lively the decorations because in the music Tran typically spends Saturday nights thing I liked about the dance was the Halloween dance. From bopping away building there’s more places to hang catching up with others and valued the song selection … Also the decorations with the music to relaxedly munching them up.” dorm-bonding experience. “Having a were well designed—they fit with the on Crunch chocolates and Gobstoppers, At the dance, lower Chieko Imamura day especially with your dorm is a very theme of Halloween.” there were many memorable moments enjoyed relaxing with her friends after warm environment, and as I invited At the beginning of the dance, throughout Saturday’s party night.

Movie ReviewBy: FELIX T YEUNGhe Laundromat Staf Writer

The Laundromat is messy—un- connective thread. After the death of with the fact that someone exposed over another. These are the clever ways doubtedly so. Sure, the film attempts to her husband, her plight leads her into their operation. They also concede in which Soderbergh amplifies how the broach its rather intricate subject mat- an investigation of Mossack Fonseca. By that they are not the only ones in their stories are both disparate and intercon- ter through narratives and intentional and large, though, these three anchors line of work. Here, many questions are nected. disjunction. Nevertheless, the product are not enough to bring together this answered. Similarly, the sets are mighty im- is just plain confusing. garbled film. Yet, there is one question even they pressive. Each one embodies the loca- Directed by Steven Soderbergh This is not to say that the perfor- cannot answer: who was behind the data tion in which the scene is set—from (Ocean’s Eleven, Magic Mike, Erin mances do not shine. The cast itself is dump? In comes Elena, then Ellen, then Miami to Las Vegas to Nevis to Chongq- Brockovich), the film unpacks the work sublime. Meryl Streep brings her signa- Streep herself, borrowing the words of ing. Evidently, a lot of money was spent of former law firm Mossack Fonseca. ture combination of levity and realism the original leaker, John Doe. In the on this film. The one complaint I have, The firm’s shell companies and clients to her character. She takes us into the end, it doesn’t matter who was behind however, is that plots sometimes get lost were exposed by the Panama Papers world of Mossack Fonseca through a the data dump because John Doe was in the jet-setting and constant move- several years ago, resulting in political relatable ordinary lens. There is not the everyman and everywoman. This ment between geographical locations. and economic ramifications. one moment when this feels strained or scene, her only monologue, is where Taken as a whole, the film is hugely The Laundromat delves into the artificial—Streep’s confusion and frus- Streep truly shines. flawed in its execution. Yet, it manages legal loopholes that Mossack Fonseca tration seem genuine. Her emotional Alas, supporting characters are to provide biting commentary on the exploited, using characters both real moments, particularly those less related sorely underused, perhaps a testament way that the world works. In revealing and created. The characters parody the to the central exploration of Mossack to the star-power in this film. Jeffrey the open secrets of the ultra-wealthy, realities of those who used Mossack Fonseca, are some of the highlights of Wright’s Malchus Irvin Boncamper, Sha- the film paints a cynical picture of how Fonseca’s services, demonstrating the this film. ron Stone’s Hannah and David Schwim- we are cogs in the monetary machine often callous and self-absorbed mindset Streep also does double duty as mer’s Matthew Quirk barely receive any that swirls around us. It shows us the of the elite and the helplessness of those Elena, a Mossack Fonseca employee. screen time. Stone, an Oscar nominee, mindset of those who have more control, they exploit. While they may seem wholly separate, has just three lines of dialogue. What’s displaying the portrait of human greed Yet, some of the most ridiculous Streep’s roles are united by the fact that more, Melissa Rauch’s considerable and desire. moments are lifted directly from reality. they represent the meek in a world full comedic chops aren’t exercised at all. Most importantly, however, the film For example, the film depicts how Chi- of the mighty. The two are drawn into Instead, she is reduced to extended eye offers its take on fundamental questions nese power player Gu Kailai (Rosalind the world of Mossack Fonseca by fate, contact with the camera. of society: What is the system we live Cho) asked Matthias Schoenaerts’ May- sucked into corporate conspiracy they The cinematography, however, is in? Who is this system designed for? wood (based on the real Neil Heywood) do not fully comprehend. And, to bor- excellent. The creativity with which Who does it benefit? What is the role to divorce his wife as a sign of loyalty. row Elena’s words, they are left to “clean Steven Soderbergh frames his scenes of the common man (or woman) in this These characters’ stories intertwine up” the messes others leave behind— is stunning. Characters move between system? And if we define winners in this through monologues by Jürgen Mossack they pay for others’ greed. realities, sharing spaces that seem nei- system, who, then, must be the losers? (Gary Oldman) and Ramón Fonseca When the film reaches its climax— ther physical or metaphorical. Moreover, Still, the film doesn’t answer one (Antonio Banderas). The fictional Ellen the Panama Papers data dump—, Mos- each vignette has a distinctive camera critical question: What in the world does Martin (Meryl Streep) also serves as a sack and Fonseca are forced to reconcile style—a tint in one story, a foggy gloss a laundromat have to do with it all?

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Eva Carchidi/Te Exonian but she stills plays the important role of being By GINNY VAZQUEZ-AZPIRI & “I embrace this role by trying to bring Potter started soccer at the young age a role model.” SYDNEY KANG energy and intensity everyday; I think that of three and started her soccer career on the In addition to her positive spirit, Pot- Staf Writers stagnation or complacency on a team is Exeter Rec team the same year as Rolle. Te ter brings a special set of skills to the team. extremely detrimental. I try to celebrate my two have played together for pretty much Coach Ardura recalled a particular highlight Girls dash back and forth across the teammates ofen and be quite relentless in their entire lives. from the season, saying, “Robin has given us grassy feld, passing soccer balls swifly to my cheering.” Potter described being on the team as very important goals this year. I still remem- each other and running drills. Troughout Rolle’s teammates especially appreciate a much-needed outlet and escape from the ber a 30 yard shot to the upper right side of practice, senior co-captains Robin Potter, her for always bringing high spirits to wher- hectic and demanding life of an Exonian. the goal vs. Holderness. It was incredible! Dennesha Rolle and Abby Smith shout en- ever the team goes. Lower Cecilia Treadwell “I look forward to practicing every day as Because of her position, Robin is most likely couragement to their teammates and joke said, “Dennesha is really fun and outgoing. a time to let go of anything that is stressing one of the players who runs the most each with each other. Players are training hard, but She tries to hype everyone up and she always me out,” she said. game. [It] requires a lot of endurance, disci- still smiling, making the time pass quickly acts like a coach.” Potter added that being a co-captain is pline and athleticism.” for everyone. It seems that Assistant Coach Ardura more than being a good leader; she strives An important factor in Smith, Rolle, Co-captain Dennesha Rolle frst started agrees—when asked about the qualities Rolle to be a good role model for everyone on the and Potter’s outstanding leadership and playing soccer in kindergarten and carried brings to the team, she exclaimed, “I think team. “I embrace this role by pushing myself collective teamwork is their variety in ap- her passion for the sport throughout her four she’s ready to be a coach!” to show up to each practice and game ready proaches to leading the team. Head Coach years of playing for Big Red. In her words, her Smith’s soccer career began at the young to work hard. I want our team to be competi- Alexa Caldwell described, “Tey all have a love for the sport is mainly because soccer is age of three. Ever since her frst season on the tive and in order to enforce that, I have to slightly diferent leadership style. Dennesha “really fun and there is a lot of energy.” team as a prep alongside Rolle and Potter, she hold myself to that standard.” is very vocal and very direct with her com- Rolle takes her role seriously and con- has felt at home with the team. “Te Exeter She has given herself high expectations munication. Abby is still vocal, [but] not as stantly strives to better herself as a leader as soccer team is the best team I have ever been but exceeds them with her performances loud and will give more specifc comments well as improve the team as a whole. She said, on! Soxie—the team nickname Girls’ Soccer during games and attitudes during practices. and feedback to the group during a drill. “To me, being a captain means that I am a has given themselves—is like a small family,” Treadwell commented on her determination, Robin is an encourager who will have more designated leader of [the] team and that I Smith said. “She teaches you how to improve your play- individual conversations with teammates. All have increased responsibility and jurisdic- Smith helps the team focus during ing on the team when she gets on the feld, of them work really hard in practice and all tion within the team. I feel obligated to set practices and at games, bringing the drive she’s in it to win it.” three are really strong competitors.” a good example for my teammates and hold the team needs to perform best. She said, “As Potter’s enthusiasm and work ethic as For the co-captains, this season in them all to a high standard across the board.” a captain, I feel like it is my responsibility to both a co-captain and player translate to particular was flled with high hopes. Smith In addition to setting a good example for keep the team environment competitive but the rest of the team. “Robin is a very posi- said, “I appreciate how everybody on the her teammates, Rolle believes a major duty fun for everyone. Obviously, everyone wants tive leader. She tends to fnish every talk or team is highly competitive, as we had high for captains is to foster a positive team cul- to win games, [which goes] hand in hand sentence with a smile or an encouraging expectations for our record this year than ture. “Something else about being a captain with focusing during practice or fxing our word,” Ardura said. years in the past.” that is really exciting is that we get to kind mistakes. And as a captain, it is important Treadwell shared similar sentiments Rolle agreed, saying, “We have a lot of create a team culture. We had amazing to be a role model for the younger players about Robin’s helpful and caring personality, of really good athletes on the team. We are captains last year that set a great example [to show them] what it is like to be a good saying, “Robin is the sweetest person you can doing better this season than we have in my for us,” she said. soccer player and teammate.” ever meet. She’s quieter out of all the captains, past three years, which is super exciting!” Exeter Cross Country Stuns St. Paul’s

A pack of boys’ XC runners start out the race. Senior Maddie Machado powers to the fnish line. Eva Carchidi/Te Exonian

By COOPER WALSHE lower Lindsay Machado, upper Kerstin team brings a lot of energy and passion team is out to beat a teammate, everyone Staf Writer Hyer and senior Madeline Huh as the to both practice and meets, and racing is working on improving their own times most impressive runners. literally side-by-side is a good way to to strengthen the whole team.” The damp dirt from yesterday’s rain- M. Machado went on to say that draw off each other’s momentum.” Horrigan added that the team dy- fall gets pressed into the ground again while the team has some very fast run- The boys’ side of the meet went ex- namic “is unique on campus, as we have and again by a procession of Big Red ners, their greatest strength was in the traordinarily well too, with fast finishes a very small divide between the JV and runners leading the pack. Varsity and JV depth of the team, “We have many groups and new personal records. This was de- varsity teams. Of course, we separate a Cross Country ran to victory against St. of three to five runners that all race spite the fact that the varsity team was little bit during practice, but we meet Paul’s School this past Saturday. similarly, and we’ve been working on our down one of their runners—luckily, prep together at the beginning of practice, The girls’ team swept St. Paul’s off of strategy over the course of the season Oliver Brandes stepped up to fill the void. warm-up together, recover together and the podium by earning a perfect score of to capitalize on running in packs.” This Senior Eric Porras said, “he stepped up eat dinner together.” 15 with their JV and an almost perfect strategy combined with the team’s roster big time and had an incredible finish even While both teams are looking for- score of 16 with the varsity team. While composed of very young runners signals beating some of the Varsity runners.” ward to speeding past the Smurfs this lower Sophie Cohen and upper Gia Pisa- a very bright future for Big Red’s girl’s In addition to Brandes, upper Phil weekend, both teams have their sights no finished with the fastest times, upper cross country team. Horrigan said lower Bradley St. Laurent set on their Interschols in two weeks. The Caroline Luff said that the real champi- The team dynamic helps the runner “had a great performance and had an es- girls are looking to reclaim their title, ons of the race were upper Alys Barton dominate on the course. Luff says, “the pecially great kick.” Upper Connor Chen and the boys are still hurt after finishing and senior Erin Ahern who “crushed the dynamic is definitely the best one on added that St. Laurent “has been working second by only one point last year. Chen course at perfect pacing and strong form.” campus. It is so supportive and loving his butt off this whole season and really said, “Every runner is focused on working Senior and co-captain Maddie Mach- and we are always having a good time.” eserved this stellar finish.” for that victory, and we’ll stop at nothing ado identified prep Matilda Damon, Machado added, “everyone on this Chen also stated that “no one on the to get it.” 12 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 ExonianSports COACHES SPOTLIGHT: CRAIG D ORAN, DAN O JED A & S HAUN FISHEL

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By CHARLOTTE LISA an appreciation of getting to work with high ing able to coach such well rounded, articulate Indeed, all students who get the oppor- Staf Writer school athletes, who “are just starting to learn and respectful kids who have a passion for tunity to work with the coaches are incredibly themselves and their bodies and sports,” Fish learning and becoming better at whatever they grateful that each of their paths led them to Upon entering the Downer Family Fit- said. “Tere is a much greater impact you do, is amazing,” he said. Exeter. Senior and gym proctor Carly Kirsch ness Center, one is greeted by the sound of can have with them, whereas most college Each coach traveled a diferent road to noted that her favorite aspect of the ftness laughter and lively music. On the right, head athletes are already at their potential. I really arrive at Exeter. Fish described his ftness coaches “is the environment they create—it’s coach Shaun Fishel is blowing his whistle at like helping kids reach these major goals and journey in which he lost 100 pounds. “I real- very welcoming and friendly. Even though I the boys’ varsity basketball team, pushing accomplishments.” ized through that and through my experience think the ftness center can sometimes feel them through their last set on the assault bikes. OJ echoed Fish’s sentiments, describ- as a track and feld thrower, how much of an like an intimidating space, the ftness coaches In the back, coach Dan Ojeda leads the girls’ ing his passion for witnessing high school impact weight training can have. I fgured create a supportive environment that’s fun for cross country team through their free weight students set the foundation for their strength that I could fgure out a way to help other everyone to be in. You can work hard while workouts. On the lef, coach Craig Doran training. “I understand that high school is athletes reach that potential through ftness, still having fun.” jokes with the boys’ hockey team as players when most kids fgure out what they want and strength and conditioning seemed like Upper Caroline Huang similarly noted grind to increase their maximum deadlif to do,” OJ said. “When it comes to exercise, the perfect mold to do that,” Fish explained. her appreciation for the environment the weights receivingcelebratory fst bumps along a lot of kids are just starting to really exercise Doran had been working with the UMass coaches create. “Even when I’m feeling super the way. or strength train for the frst time, so it’s be- Lowell Men’s Hockey team when he saw unmotivated, they ask how I’m feeling, if I’ve Te Fitness Center’s strength and con- ing able to show them how to correctly do it an opening for a position at Exeter. “Afer gotten enough rest, and how am I eating. ditioning team, triumvirate coaches Shaun and see them go from not being able to squat working in the private sector, along with the Tey will also give me workout tips and just “Fish” Fishel, Craig Doran and Dan “OJ” properly, for example, to being able to squat collegiate setting, I had a hunch that I would be super positive … even when I’m having Ojeda play as critical a role as any other this amount of weight and keep adding up love coaching at the high school level, which a bad day. Tey also always say ‘hi’ around coach in preparing Exeter’s team for success [that is rewarding].” was true!” Doran said. campus,” she said. on the feld, court, track and ice. Fish, Doran OJ added that the opportunity to be OJ is currently working through a fellow- Senior Jon Bradbury added that not only and OJ each work with a number of diferent responsible for his own teams has been a ship from Merrimack College. He originally are the coaches “super optimistic and encour- teams and student groups each season to help gratifying experience. “I’ve never had it that found his inspiration to be a strength and aging,” they are also “super knowledgeable and students build a foundation of strength and way anywhere else before—all of my other in- conditioning coach afer a severe knee injury motivational,. “Tey seriously inspire me to be endurance that enables them to excel in their ternships so far were just under someone who of his own afer highschool in which he tore the best that I can be everyday.” respective sports. made the program or ran the team,” he said. both his ACL and Meniscus. Te coaches are always eager to engage Each coach brings vast experience as Doran noted his unique position of en- Te variance in their paths to Exeter, is with students who come through the Fit- strength and conditioning professionals to couraging kids to improve both in and out of what makes the three of them a stronger team, ness Center doors. Both Kirsch and Huang Exeter, and all attest to the fact that working the gym. “Although I love seeing the joy on Doran believes. “What I like most about my highlighted memories of working out with at Exeter with high school athletes is some- kids faces when they hit PR’s, excel in their fellow coaches is that we all have diferent the coaches, even skating and playing hockey thing extra special. Fish has been with Exeter sport or remain injury free, by far the best backgrounds, coaching styles and strengths with them. the longest, having started in 2016, followed part of being a strength and conditioning and weaknesses, but we respect and learn Huang fnished by emphasizing not to by Doran who began in 2018 and OJ who is coach—or any coach for that matter—is being from each other and have a common goal be intimidated by the Fitness Center. “Te new to Big Red this year. Fish highlighted able to help foster an environment for young of becoming better every day,” he said. “My trainers are so friendly and nice—once you get that his favorite part of serving as a strength adults to become better people on and of the favorite moments in the gym are when we are to know them, they make your workout and coach is “getting to work with all the diferent feld,” Doran said. each coaching a team at the same time. You day just 100 times better.” She added, “getting athletes who come in here—it’s not just one Doran added that working specifcally can just feel the positive energy—it is perfectly to know them was defnitely one of the Dest sport or one team.” All three coachs share with Exeter students has been a privilege. “Be- orchestrated chaos.” things I have done at Exeter so far.” BOYS’ SOCCER SHUTS OUT ST. PAUL’S By FELIX YEUNG game was certainly Carson Garland’s goal Staf Writer in the frst half,” O’Brien said. “He lef the defender in the dust and then put in a tidy fnish to make the game 2-0.” Afer 90 minutes of gameplay, Boys‘ Cosgrove echoed O’Brien’s thoughts Soccer sent St. Paul’s School packing in a and noted several other key moments. home game on Saturday, Oct. 26. With a “Billy Menken played a strong defensive fnal score of 5-0, the team added another game in the midfeld, Jake Gehron scored victory to its belt, bringing its season record two goals and Carson Garland, who was to eight wins, fve losses and one tie. only playing at 87% strength according Even before the kick-of, the team felt to the athletic trainers, scored a great confdent. “Tis was the frst game in a goal that shifed the momentum in the long time that we had every regular starter game,” he said. Cosgrove also stressed that relatively healthy,” coach A.J. Cosgrove said. younger players, particularly Jonathan “Te guys practiced very well on Tursday Jean-Baptiste, played very well. and Friday, and it showed on Saturday.” O’Brien nontheless recognized some Te team expected to have the upper areas where the team could improve. “We hand going in. “Our main plan of action did keep the ball well for the most part and was to simply work harder than the other shut down the majority of their opportuni- team,” captain Jake Gehron said. “We al- ties during the game. Also, we created a lot ready knew we had more talent.” of great chances, and probably could have Te players’ confdence was bolstered put a few more goals in if it hadn’t been for by a good start. “Senior Jeb Holland got some shaky ofciating,” he said. In addition, things started with a tremendous run down O’Brien thought the team could improve on the right fank and a great ball played in positioning, shape, and transitions. to Jake Gehron for a goal,” Cosgrove said. Still, Gehron was pleased with his During the game itself, the team made team’s performance. “We were constantly sure to keep possession of the ball. “We applying pressure to their defense the tried to possess the ball for the majority whole game,” he said. “We can always look of the game, and expose their back four,” back at games and have moments that we senior Finn O’Brien said. “Tey ofen lef wish we had back. We had a few chances gaps over the top, and as a result, we were we could have scored. Continuing to work able to seam our strikers through several on our fnishing will be imperative. Overall, times.” it was a great performance.” Senior Michael Singer added that As a whole, the game was a solid efort. dominating possession was highly efective. “We fought with intensity and spirit for the “We didn’t let St. Paul’s play their game,” he full 90 minutes, and we’d like to keep this said. “Coach Cosgrove switched around the up going into our last stretch of games,” formation during the game, adjusting to the Singer said. opposition’s play style.” Te team beatCushing Academy 3-0 Players noted senior Carson Garland’s yesterday and will face Holderness School Upper Grifn Walker dribbles the ball upfeld. Eva Carchidi/Te Exonian playing as a highlight. “Te highlight of the on Nov 2.