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“The Oldest Preparatory School Newspaper in America” Vol. CXXXVIII, Number 29 Thursday, December 15, 2016 Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire

Science Department to Ofer Dissection-Free Biology Alternative By EMILY PELLICCIA, ANDREW HONG and ARIELLE LUI Staf Writers

In response to an initiative by Exeter’s Animal Rights Club (ARC), the science department has decided to offer an alterna- tive to animal dissections in introductory biology classes. Students who have demon- strated significant, longstanding objections to dissections can now enroll in separate sections of Biology 220 and 320 that will offer alternative learning aids in place of the traditional dissections. The curriculum of introductory biol- ogy classes places emphasis on student learning through hands-on dissections, with six weeks of the term dedicated to the dissection of a fetal pig in Biology 320. For some students, these dissections are in outright violation of their moral views on Seniors in a capella group Exeteras serenade the girls in Wheelwright Hall. Diana Davidson/Te Exonian animal rights, making it difficult and dis- turbing to participate in them. Upper Lily Friedland, who spearheaded the initiative, particularly struggled with having to per- 139th Executive Board to Lead The Exonian form dissections in her prep year biology By HILLARY DAVIS, be ‘the next face of the newspaper’— the ability to communicate well with class. According to history instructor Amy SARAH RYU and RYAN XIE someone who is responsible, open, others, strangers and acquaintances Schwartz, who is affiliated with Fried- Staf Writers has good judgement, works well with alike,” he said. “I’d say those are the land’s dorm, Friedland handled the chal- Uppers Emily Pelliccia, Claire peers as well as adults,” she said. bare ingredients of a great editor.” lenge “exceptionally well,” but her choice Jutabha and Erica Hogan will lead the Outgoing managing editor Alan Thanks to the 138th board’s critical not to partake in the dissections affected 139th Editorial Board of The Exonian Liu described the board’s selection and thorough discussion of each ap- her coursework. “She considered leaving as editor-in-chief and managing edi- process, listing the applicant’s writ- plicant’s abilities, Liu expressed confi- Exeter, and obviously it had been a very tors, respectively. ten applications, writing skills, past dence in the selected 139th board. tough experience for her,” Schwartz said. “I Every year over Thanksgiving work with the newspaper and leader- A desire to provide more guid- told her that I respected her for taking this break, applicants for the Upper Board ship capabilities as critical factors in ance and support to the staff writers principled stand and that if she wanted to prepare intensive applications com- deliberations. The board also consid- represents a major common goal of do anything specific to follow up, I would prised of short answers, long essays ered “an array of traits, like adapt- the new board. According to Pellic- support her.” and example articles. Upon their re- ability, approachability, diligence and cia, this will not only require certain Over the summer of 2015, Schwartz turn to campus, applicants for the perceptiveness,” he said. “There was structural changes, but also a shift in and Friedland laid the groundwork for an Executive Board undergo 15-minute never only one deciding factor for any the established culture of The Exo- Animal Rights Club at Exeter, which began interviews with the current board and position; each applicant was viewed nian. meeting regularly last year. After research- the faculty advisers. Last Saturday holistically and with a critical lens.” “The priority of the 139th Board night, the 138th Executive Board and The 138th board and advisors is to build a culture centered on the BIOLOGY, 2 the paper’s advisors met for the care- placed considerable emphasis on se- success of our writers by providing ful deliberation that determined the lecting a board that would work well them with consistent training and new Editorial Board. together. Outgoing Editor-in-chief support,” she said. “We will emphasize Faculty Advisor and English In- Philip Kuhn said, “We tried to think the importance of equipping all writ- Robinson ’04 Presents structor Erica Plouffe Lazure ex- through each applicant’s individual ers, particularly new ones, with the plained that through the applications strengths and how these strengths journalistic skills they need in order Climate Change Film and interviews, the board and advi- would complement one another.” to be confident and effective as re- By HANNAH PIETTE, ZAC FENG and ELEANOR MALLETT sors got a good sense of the applicants’ Liu echoed this sentiment. “We porters for The Exonian. Our hope is Staf Writers passion and commitment to the paper. looked for a long-standing commit- to foster inclusivity and active collab- “We look for someone who is going to ment to the newspaper, diligence and oration between writers and editors.” Climate change activist and filmmak- 139TH BOARD, 2 er Sophie Robinson ’04 spoke at assembly last Tuesday about her documentary, The Age of Consequences, which explored the effects of climate change on heightened Students React resource scarcity, conflict and migration through the lens of US national security to New Website and global stability. The film will be re- By MADISON KANG, GRACE CARROLL leased in theaters this January, but Rob- and MELISSA LU inson allowed Exeter to view a screening Staf Writers of the movie during the evening following the assembly. The film will also screen at Exeter launched their new web- Harvard University and the Massachusetts site, geared specifically towards Institute of Technology this winter. Many prospective students and their fami- attended the screening, including The lies, on Nov. 28. Complete with League of Conservation Voters, an orga- redesigned interfaces, detailed stu- nization that assists political candidates dent and faculty commentary and who support a pro-environment agenda. a revamped infrastructure, the new Originally, Robinson reached out website aims to provide a more en- to Religion Instructor Kathy Brown- gaging, story-centered and informa- back, her former advisor and varsity tive experience for its visitors. soccer coach at Exeter, and asked to According to Director of Com- screen The Age of Consequences on cam- munications Robin Giampa, the up- pus. Brownback welcomed the request, date aimed to streamline the website and the Assembly Committee selected for visiting applicants and their fami- Robinson to hold one of the sustain- lies. Part of that goal entailed reallo- ability themed assemblies for the year. cating internal community resources During her assembly, Robinson de- Jutabha, Pelliccia and Hogan to lead Exonian. to more appropriate spaces that have Diana Davidson/Te Exonian scribed her work as a grassroots orga- been created since Exeter’s previous and figured that ours could use a bit for visitors. To gather these stories, nizer with 350.org, a nonprofit dedicat- site was launched in 2006. “At that of work and a more modern aspect Exeter hired Windy Films last spring ed to building a volunteer based global time there weren’t other places to put to it,” she said. The resulting redesign to follow a few Exonians throughout climate movement as well as her tran- information geared to internal audi- aimed to increase the “compatibility their day on campus, filming their sition into filmmaking. While work- ences so the website served a variety and accessibility” of the site, while classes, sports, clubs, dorm life and ing as an organizer, Robinson began of purposes,” Giampa said. also aimed specifically at prospective asking them interview questions on to watch environmental documenta- Since then, Exeter has shifted Exeter applicants. camera. The video footage, along ries herself. Stirred by the inspirational several links to its multiple portals The new site now opens up to a with blog-style descriptions of their power of these films, Robinson left 350. for current students and alumni re- series of photos depicting campus daily routines, were compiled and org to create her own documentary. spectively, allowing the new site to be life at Exeter, accompanied by click- uploaded to the new website. These Hoping to construct a film with a significantly more centered around able links, each offering a different student profiles replaced the “what’s unique angle on climate change, she col- prospective applicants. Upper Menat aspect of the student experience. my day like?” features of the old web- laborated with the production company Bahnasy agreed that the previous With the new design, student and site to provide prospective students a PF Pictures. In order to breach the par- website was in need of an update. their stories act as the site’s main pro- more up-to-date portrait of current tisan divide within climate change con- “We had seen other school websites ponents and sources of information NEW WEBSITE, 2 SOPHIE ROBINSON, 2

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Robinson Inspires Students 139th Exonian Board Announced Continued from SOPHIE ROBINSON, 1 new perspective on climate change. Sustainability Director and Continued from 139TH BOARD, 1 be empathetic and prepared to engage versations, Robinson and her team English instructor Jason BreMi- with stories and sources as deeply as envisioned a film that would ap- ller lauded how she blended “a deep Jutabha’s short-term goals for the they do sensitively.” peal to people normally not proac- knowledge of subject matter with paper align with Pelliccia’s ideas. “I Pelliccia commended her fellow tive against climate change. Working an infectious energy and charisma.” hope that we can make changes early Executive Board members. “Erica and backwards from this more conserva- He also found the chance for cur- in the year so that the 139th board can Claire both bring significant experi- tive demographic, Robinson’s team rent students to see recent alumni start off efficiently,” she said. “These ence and knowledge to the board,” she decided to look at the issue through doing powerful work in the field of changes will be things such as extend- said. “I have worked with them over the eyes of the US military. To their environmentalism and sustainability ing writers’ meetings and communicat- the course of the past year as staff writ- surprise, they discovered that mem- powerful, explaining that the com- ing effectively with the staff writers.” ers and seen their creativity, strong re- bers of the military were more than munication of her work can inspire Hogan agreed, and added that the porting skills and commitment to the willing to talk to them about cli- and serve as a model for environmen- 139th board is hoping to emphasize paper.” mate change, as they themselves saw tally passionate students who “can the importance of training their staff. Kuhn expressed his faith in the the deep implications of the symp- more easily envision themselves do- “During my tenure as a writer, I saw a 139th board and lauded its new mem- toms of climate change—drought, ing something amazing in the field.” need for more guidance in the writing bers. “I am very excited to pass the food shortages, floods and extreme As BreMiller hoped, lower Daniel process,” she said. “The Exonian has torch over to a group of energetic and weather—as “accelerants of insta- Kang found the assembly motivating. had somewhat of a sink-or-swim envi- thoughtful editors,” he said. “Through- bility” and “catalysts for conflict.” “The assembly kicked off a series of ronment in the past. The 139th board out the board turnover process they all Brownback described Robinson really important discussions about hopes to change that.” demonstrated a strong understanding as a “wonderful student” while at Ex- our roles as high schoolers,” he said. As part of the effort to meet this of our newspaper’s values, a genuine eter. “Her hat tricks on the soccer field Many students found the ideas goal, upper Willa Canfield will serve passion for journalistic writing and, were legendary, and her environmen- Robinson conveyed enlightening. as the Director of Writing, working most importantly, many fresh ideas tal interests soared when she went off Lower Andrew Liquigan described closely with writers through weekly they were eager to start developing.” to the Mountain School upper year,” the film as “revolutionary,” saying, “I workshops, training sessions and con- Pelliccia too expressed excitement Brownback said. Robinson said that hadn’t considered the security rami- ferences in order to improve the jour- at the prospect of leading The Exonian while at the Mountain School, she fications that could come with a de- nalistic strength of the Lower Board. for the next three terms, saying “I look decided she wanted to return to Ex- cline in available resources before.” The outgoing editors and faculty forward to working with the talented eter, teach environmental science Lower Grace Gray, who partici- advisors for The Exonian expressed members of the 139th Board to promote and coach the girls’ soccer team. pates in many environmental clubs confidence and enthusiasm for the a supportive and inclusive environment Robinson aimed to inspire so- on campus, said that prior to Rob- 139th board’s future. English instruc- for our writers, train them to become cial change with The Age of Con- inson’s talk and film, she “hadn’t tor and faculty advisor to The Exonian stronger journalists, and preserve the sequences and to show “young heard much about climate change’s Elizabeth Dean said, “I’m excited to values of accuracy, quality and integrity folks the implications and sever- relation with our national secu- work with a new board that I know to that define The Exonian.” ity of climate change.” She stressed rity.” Cohead of Environmental Ac- the importance of “a deep under- tion Committee upper Jolina Dimen standing of climate change,” espe- echoed Gray’s sentiment, saying, “I cially as the younger generation ages. hadn’t realized how much climate Students Petition Science Dept. After attending Exeter, Robin- change affected current conflicts be- Continued from BIOLOGY CLASSES, 1 son attended Williams College and fore.” Gray continued, saying that it earned degrees in psychology and was an “amazing experience” to see ing alternative learning aids adopted “There are online dissection simula- sustainability. She is currently work- the “excitement of Sophie’s presen- by other schools, club members lower tions of many animals from frogs to ing to earn a master’s degree in sus- tation spreading through the room.” Anna Clark and upper Emmett Shell, cats to fetal pigs, and there are even tainability and environmental man- BreMiller noted the intensi- along with Friedland and Schwartz, some three-dimensional models.” agement from Harvard University. ty of the film. “It was basically 70 approached biology teachers to discuss Similarly, senior Connie Cai rec- Robinson was impressed by the minutes of getting kicked in the a way to support students who opposed ognized that while there is definite interest and engagement of Exonians. stomach,” he said. “It was heavy, dissections. In a meeting last spring, scientific merit in doing dissections, “The questions were really thought- but this is heavy subject matter.” ARC presented their beliefs and fielded especially for learning and visualis- ful,” she said. “It seemed like students He went on, explaining that, as an questions from the department. Science ing biological systems, she is “all for were excited about a new angle to educator, seeing alums like Robinson instructor Anne Rankin, who had been being flexible with people who have climate change and thinking about do important work to help prolong the Friedland’s teacher prep year, said, “We legitimate moral concerns with animal it from a different perspective… health of humans and the planet helps were incredibly impressed with their dissections.” In her opinion, offering an students wanted know what they him “experience meaning in my work.” preparation for that meeting, with the alternative to dissections might in fact could do to affect climate change.” Upper Auden Barbour also found tone they took with us and the approach be even more convenient, and “as long Brownback commended Robin- the movie inspiring, and praised its they took to the issue. We heard their as they can still learn the same amount, son’s delivery of her assembly, saying, unique angle. “[The movie was] espe- concern and we wanted to react to it at there’s no net loss to anyone.” “She did a great job answering stu- cially awesome because of its targeted an appropriate way.” As Clark pointed out, research has dent questions during assembly and audience,” she said. “If anything is Faculty members expressed several documented the effectiveness of us- in the evening as well.” Other mem- going to change, more people need to concerns during the meeting, includ- ing dissection alternatives in teaching bers of the community also praised care, and this movie is a perfect exam- ing that many students are initially anatomy, and in most cases, students Robinson’s presentation skills and her ple of how we can get people to care.” squeamish about dissection but end up who participated in the alternative learning a great deal from it, and that performed as well or better than stu- alternative learning tools might not be dents who did the dissection. Shell, who as detailed and effective as dissections. shares Clark’s opposition to dissections Exeter Website Redesigned, Revamped In addition, scheduling and staffing on ethical grounds, agreed that dis- Continued from NEW WEBSITE, 1 alternative sections of biology could secting animals might not be outdated, be burdensome for the department and provided that the animal is not killed Exonians and their lives at Exeter. ence to the appropriate portals.” the scheduler. Finally, some teachers solely for dissection, but failing to offer Upper Menat Bahnasy, a stu- With the primary audience being worried that students who express a students with an alternative is “certainly dent featured on the new website, prospective applicants, the website desire to avoid dissection might not be outdated.” reflected on the student profiles. is no longer focused on Exeter’s in- truly committed to animal rights—for Other schools, including Tabor “I enjoyed my experience with [the ternal community. instance, they might be meat-eaters. Academy, have moved towards imple- filmmakers]—the filming was never Despite difficulties navigating However, according to Schwartz, “the menting dissection alternatives in a hindrance,” she said. “The profiles the new website, many students students had good answers in response their biology curriculum. According are not a ‘you have to be this to come acknowledged its compatibility to these various challenges.” Despite to Rankin, Tabor ran a small trial with to Exeter,’ but more of what ‘this is with Exeter applicants, concluding observing that some teachers appeared one group of students watching videos what you can do at Exeter.’” its utility to prospective students skeptical, Schwartz recalled that they of dissection, another performing the Since its launch, students have ultimately outweighed the minor were all listening very carefully to the actual dissection and the third making expressed mixed opinions on the inconveniences now faced by current students. “It was a very productive meet- models of an organ out of clay; in a com- website’s design. Lower Wynter Exonians. “I think people are disap- ing,” she concluded. mon assessment at the end, the group Tracey praised the videos and felt pointed in the website because it’s a ARC expected to have another who had worked with clay scored the that they provided a greater dimen- bit difficult to use, but it will be help- meeting with the science department, highest. “That makes us curious about sion to the online experience. “I like ful to applicants and new students,” but the members were excited to learn what we can find that could be genu- the cool videos that they have of indi- upper Matt Alburn said. at the end of this fall that the faculty inely hands on and provide the some of vidual students—they will probably Upper Molly Canfield agreed. had voted to create separate sections the same aspects as dissection without give a personal view of Exeter life to “I’ve had a hard time locating re- of both Biology 220 and 320 in which using the actual animal,” Rankin said. prospective students.” sources, like the math text, on the students could enroll after submitting “We’re in a bit of uncharted territory,” Lower Elizabeth Madamidola new website,” she said. “But I think a statement explaining their ethical she continued, saying, “I’m guessing it’s agreed with Tracey, adding that the for new students or people interested objections to dissections and their not going to be simply video dissection, new site offers personal insight into in applying to Exeter, the website demonstrated dedication to animal it’s not going to be pictures. We’re go- Exeter from academics to dorm life. is great. It’s very visual and easy to rights. “ARC was very happily sur- ing to be looking for a richer and more “My favorite part of the new website explore for new families.” prised by this,” upper Emmett Shell rigorous alternative than either of those, is being able to look directly at the Giampa noted the especially explained. He went on, saying, “I think but we’re excited to do that work with students’ experience with the per- positive feedback on how “exciting bio teachers actually care about animal kids who are interested to do it with us.” sonal blogs and interactive videos and engaging” the new site was. “Us- rights more than may meet the eye.” Though the biology teachers still on aspects of Exonian life,” she said. ers love the video and storytelling, Crediting the department for being feel that dissection is a valuable expe- “For example, I saw upper Charlotte which are both essential building so open-minded, Shell said, “I think rience for the vast majority of students Polk’s video on Harkness education blocks to the new website,” she said. it’s amazing, rare and special that a without moral objections, the depart- and an article on roommate life with As for any future additions to small group of students who really ment wanted and ultimately decided lowers Tara Weil and Isadora Kron. the site, “the storytelling will con- cared about a cause could bring about to respect those few students who do. I feel like if I were an applicant, I’d tinue, as will the addition of video a huge change in the policy of an entire Science teacher Townley Chisholm ex- know much more about Exeter.” and photography,” Giampa said. She department.” pressed regret that some students would Others have admired the smooth- emphasized the website’s mission to Schwartz echoed his amazement. not benefit from the learning opportu- er design of the new interface. Prep connect with prospective students “In my 16 years here, I cannot remem- nities offered by dissection and said, Jill Cloonan said, “I like the modern and allow them to imagine their life ber a department changing its curricu- “Our course catalog makes the value we design and the menu tab, which at Exeter. lum in such a fundamental way solely place on learning from dissections very makes all the links available at once.” Bahansay admitted that the because students asked it to do so,” she clear, and I am sorry to see students miss Tracey, however, expressed dis- website hadn’t been completely sat- observed. Expressing her confidence out on that learning, though I certainly satisfaction with the new website’s isfactory to new students.“With new that the policy change will have posi- recognize the sincerity and admire the color scheme. “I’m a little confused things, there are always things that tive effects, making biology even more kindness behind the request for an al- about the layout,” she said. “There could go wrong,” she said. However, accessible and enjoyable to students, ternative.” are a bunch of colors, like orange she believes that the update had, on she said, “It made me proud to work Rankin pointed out that the biol- and purple, that are not our school a larger scale, resolved all the issues here, to know them and to have been ogy curriculum should be accessible colors.” it originally set out to fix. Giampa a part of it.” to all students, even those who oppose Many students have expressed explained the updated website pro- Lower Anna Clark noted that dissection. “My personal opinion is that difficulty and frustration navigat- vides prospective applicants with a while she does not think there is I love biology, and I want to share that ing the website, as many student more modern, comprehensive and anything wrong with people who do with kids in a way that does not oppose and alumni resources are no longer accurate image of Exeter. “The new choose to do dissections, she finds their moral position,” she said. “I think displayed. The information and tech- site tells stories in a different way— fault with the inhumane methods the world needs more people with strong nology (IT) department explained, more people-centric so prospective practiced at certain breeding facili- moral positions, and as a teacher I feel “Part of streamlining the public students can see themselves here,” ties. “There are many alternatives to like my job is to respect those moral site included moving any pages that she said. dissections that have been tested and positions that students have devoted a aren’t relevant to our primary audi- shown to work just as well,” Clark said. lot of time and energy towards.” NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 3

Dance Clubs Protest, Students TravelCommunity Over Service CoordinatorTanksgiving Eliza- the group came properly Break equipped with By MADISON KANG Assembly Canceled beth Reyes, an outdoor enthusiast and tents and sleeping bags to set up camp- By JACQUELINE CHO, and PHILIP KUHN avid sea kayaker who built her own 17- ing grounds outside. They cooked their DON ASSAMONGKOL Staf Writers and HILLARY DAVIS foot long kayak 13 years ago. own meals throughout the trip. While much of the communi- Harkness education was integrated Leger praised the students on the Following an administrative ban ty headed home to their families for with NOLS instruction so that students trip for their constant positivity de- on unsupervised practice in the Davis Thanksgiving Break, over 20 students could participate in open dialogue spite the unusually cold weather. He Dance Studio, dance groups decided to instead dispersed across the country throughout their outdoor leadership especially enjoyed getting to know the not perform at dance assembly this fall. to Arizona, Alabama and California to training, reflections on daily progress group and giving them the opportuni- However, they still planned to speak in participate in three different trips host- and so that they could learn how to ex- ties to explore the extensive geology of assembly and address the impact of these ed by the Academy. Students were given tend and challenge themselves. the canyon. “As a geologist, the Grand changes on their rehearsal schedules, but the opportunity to sea kayak across the The adventurers learned and lived Canyon is the most fantastic geology the assembly was unexpectedly canceled Point Reyes peninsula in California, by a “leave-no-trace” philosophy, which textbook in the world. It is all there—we and replaced with a faculty meeting. hike and camp around the Grand Can- urged them to minimize their envi- have about a 2 billion year history right Two weeks before the assembly, se- yon or visit the Equal Justice Initiative ronmental impact. For example, they there in front of us, ready to be read,” nior Kesi Wilson sent an email to instruc- and other historically important land- lit their nighttime campfires near high he said. tor in Dance and Theater Allison Duke marks in Montgomery for the chance to tides so the embers would be washed After hiking to the bottom of the on behalf of all the dance groups which grapple with past and present societal away from the beach by the next morn- Canyon and back up again, the group informed her that they would not partici- injustices. ing. Reyes approved of this lifestyle. “If spent the last few days of the trip in pate in the Fall Dance Assembly. Each According to Director of Global we continue to keep educating people the Navajo Nation: a Native American- individual club created a list describing Initiatives Eimer Page, the programs on how to leave no trace, then we’ll be governed US territory. The members how the changes have limited the quality had open applications last spring that able to have the outdoors to continue got the chance to learn the history and of being a part of these groups on campus were distributed to both current and using for years to come,” she said. lifestyle of a completely different group and planned to expand on these issues to newly accepted students who began at- Upper Emma Paltrow, who jour- of Americans as they met different lo- highlight the impact of the administra- tending the Academy in the fall. The neyed to California, described her trip cal guides who recited the area’s history tion’s seemingly minor decisions. How- selections were made by each program as a bonding experience for the Exonian orally and told stories of the Anasazi, ever, the coheads were dismayed to learn director in collaboration with Page, the travelers. “Every night after dinner, it who settled in the area over a thousand that the time they had planned to speak in Dean of Students office and the health was freezing cold, but a solid percent of years ago. assembly had been dismissed. team. Financial aid was made available the group, would huddle together,” she Upper Michael Bamah, one of the Even though some dance groups to students receiving aid during the reg- said. “I was with a really good group students of the trip, described visiting were ready to perform, coheads collec- ular session at the Academy, and prior- of people that I wouldn’t have typically the Navajo Nation as a huge highlight tively determined that the decision to not ity was given to students who could not spoken to prior to going on the trip.” of the trip. While he applied for the trip dance would ultimately beneft all groups easily return home over the break. Senior Autumn Herness, another with only knowledge of the hiking part, through weeks of discussion. “We chose Page said that the trips that take NOLS student, appreciated having the getting a chance to learn about com- not to [perform] because we wanted to place over break typically have either a opportunity to interact with her peers pletely different culture came as a pleas- stand in solidarity with the groups that strong curriculum tie or “link our stu- in a setting outside of the busy school ant surprise. weren’t ready,” senior Jada Huang said. dents to fascinating people and places routine. “We talked about stuff we don’t Several students also traveled to the Instead, the assembly would have served outside our campus,” and they are se- usually have time to talk about at Ex- historical sites around Montgomery, Al- as an outlet for the students affected by lected each year by the Off-Campus eter,” she said. “I really enjoyed having abama. The trip focussed on American the new restrictions to voice their con- Committee. “Through these programs, time with them in an environment other History as it frames current events and cerns. I hope students will have the opportu- than school.” social injustices. It was inspired by a de- With the weight room renovation nity to broaden their perspectives,” she Paltrow praised Exeter’s manage- sire to seek action following MLK Day. and the designation of various rooms in added. These trips aim to help students ment of the NOLS trip. “The school was No matter which trip students want the gym as sports practice rooms, dance make connections with new people very good about debriefing us on ev- to attend, Paltrow encouraged future clubs practices were restricted to the while educating them about a place, erything we needed to bring and even Exonian travelers to venture in the ex- small dance studio during Davis’ open organization or skill. Page believes that provided for us through their storage pedition opportunities that Exeter pro- hours. However, clubs such as Lionettes such experiences rejuvenate the mind area,” she said. “The travel was well-or- vides. “If people are debating whether and Shakti found themselves working in and foster leadership skills while devel- ganized. I was never scared or worried or not to go on the trip because they are a squash court during the second half of oping the ability to function in a team. about logistics.” worried about going too far out of their fall term because of the reduced hours. Ten Exonians traveled with instruc- Another eight Exonians traveled comfort zone, I don’t think that should The restrictions were set in order to keep tors from the National Outdoor Lead- to Arizona where they got the chance be a major concern,” she said. “I was ter- unsupervised students safe from acci- ership School (NOLS) to Point Reyes to explore the local geology and eco- rified before the trip, but now I am more dents during practices as well as dangers in California, where they sea kayaked systems of the Grand Canyon, as well confident in skills that I would have outside and around practice spaces. along the Point Reyes Peninsula, went as observe the canyon’s natural beauty, never been willing to explore.” Student Center Assistant Sibila backpacking, acquired outdoor lead- along with science instructors Town- Reyes also recommended outdoor Fisher, one of the paid monitors who ership skills and encountered wildlife ley Chisholm and Albert Leger. While excursions. “It takes courage to be make has spent some of their time supervising such as seals, tule elk, egrets and sting cold weather and snow created difficult that step and apply to go, and students dance practices, said, “You don’t know if rays. The students were accompanied by conditions for the beginning of the trip, weren’t comfortable at the beginning, there’s going to be a confrontation with somebody from outside or if you’re go- ing to hurt yourselves and things can es- calate.” She emphasized the importance of having an adult present in the event of emergency because students do not SystemBy BELLA ALVAREZ Glitches and Cause Scheduling Errors always have access to their phones and ROSE HOROWITCH campus security does not respond imme- Staf Writers also scheduled during the same block courses, Canvas, where teachers typi- diately. The Sunday before the start of as his physics class, which lead to an- cally post assigned homework and tests The decision to restrict hours was Winter term, Exeter students anx- other scheduling conflict. and students can check which peers are made without consultation of any of the iously refreshed their internet brows- Looi described the errors as “rela- in their classes; and OLS, a block-by- the dance club coheads, resulting in frus- ers, waiting to receive their schedules. tively minor,” because it only impacted block schedule which maps out the tration directed towards the administra- For a few Exonians, that moment never around 4 or 5 students. “MMS sched- entire term. “I feel that a lot of confu- tion. Senior Ore Solanke, a cohead of came. Other students received sched- uled [some] students in two classes sion could have been avoided if it was Imani, Precision and ABS, felt as though ules with incorrect classes or multiple that met in the same format,” she said. known that OLS and Canvas were not “the dance clubs were disregarded and courses during the same formats. Some “Typically, MMS would flag an error, set up for real-time updates from the treated as an afterthought even though were saddened to learn that they had and prevent the potential conflict from Colleague system,” she said. When Looi we perform at many school events.” not been placed in the classes they had happening, but it did not perform the was downloading the winter schedule The abrupt decision forced some requested. check this time.” Looi emphasized that in Colleague, students reported that dance groups to cancel meetings that According to Exeter’s new sched- she has marked this as a technical bug they were unable to see their schedules lead up to the fall dance assembly be- uling coordinator Julia Looi, the sys- and is waiting to hear back from the in OLS, and faculty reported that they cause there was no time to reschedule the tem underwent several glitches in the vendor of the MMS software. were unable to see their rosters in Can- rehearsals. Upper Alexis Lee, a cohead process of developing the schedule for Students also complained about vas. At that time, however, Looi still of the dance group InMotion, expressed winter term. Exeter uses CRI-MSS, not receiving their first choice in class- had her hands full trying to ensure that her frustrations. “We had to scramble for an algorithm that builds the master es due to another scheduling error that LionLinks displayed the correct sched- a few weeks to fnd a space,” Lee said. schedule from students’ registrations caused certain classes to only be of- ules for all students. “[That] cost us a lot of time so when the and department staffing each term. fered in specific formats. Senior Cory Looi acknowledged that her lack of time came to perform, we weren’t as After Looi compiled the master Mengden described his plight, saying, experience as a scheduler was a bit of a ready as we wanted to be.” schedules in this algorithm, she down- “The scheduler gave me an ultimatum hinderance. “I did not know that when Moreover, the new spaces where loaded each schedule into PEA’s stu- in which I would have to switch my a student changed their language, sci- the dance groups relocated to were not dent system, Colleague. However, the English class to a completely differ- ence or math course mid-way during ideal as there were no mirrors or speak- download process stalled, which Looi ent course.” Mengden added, “I don’t the fall term, I should have changed ers. “We couldn’t see our refections in credited to a network blip. The second think it’s very just that I couldn’t be their winter courses in the sequence as the mirror which makes perfecting our time she ran the downloading process, in all the classes I signed up for.” He well,” Looi said. “That oversight caused technique harder,” Lee commented. it inexplicably skipped through 40 class had signed up for both concert choir a few students to be in the wrong class- Some groups had to relocate to unoffcial registrations, causing those classes to and English. However, the two courses es after the term started. With regards practice spaces as well. Huang, a cohead be excluded from the affected students’ were both scheduled during A format, to this, I definitely learnt my lesson.” of the dance group Beat of Asia, relayed schedules. Looi was forced to add these and therefore Mengden could not be in Looi also mentioned that she had that her dance group practiced at the As- classes back manually. concert choir. Mengden said that this not been trained to deal with any of sembly Hall without offcial permission. Looi was unaware of a major glitch was a disappointment, explaining that the aforementioned situations and it Club heads felt that the Student Ac- within the system. “Within MMS, the he had been involved in concert choir was difficult to tackle this challenge tivities Department had not provided scheduling office is able to group rel- since his prep year. He added that the for the first time. Looi hopes that in them with ample time to practice for evant students into specific classes,” concert choir director was “very sad- the future, students will reach out to performances and disregarded the effort she said, giving the example of sorting dened by this news that I couldn’t be in her and let her know if any scheduling that dancers put into each piece. There is preps into physics classes meant for the ensemble this term.” problems occur. “I also have an expec- yet to be a set schedule for practices, and preps, and non-preps into other phys- Although Looi understood the tation that students would also check there is still not enough supervised time ics sections. However, MMS did not frustration that many students felt, their schedules during add/drop and for each dance group to practice. Cur- maintain those specific groups during she highlighted the fact that students before term starts and therefore, would rently, dance clubs practice based on the the download. Instead of keeping the and faculty had unclear expectations help me catch any corrections needed availability of adult monitors. groups intact, MMS rearranged the about when schedules were displayed on their schedules,” she said. “Fortu- Duke admitted that the abrupt scheduling without considering the in different systems. These systems nately, many students do check their change had caused inconveniences for student’s class level. Looi explained include LionLinks, where the sched- schedules ahead of time, and that has many of the dance clubs, especially for that she didn’t know about this error uler releases a list of every student’s helped me a lot so far.” those that had planned to perform solely until it was reported to her, so she was at the assembly. However, she also noted forced to move students’ classes herself that the adult monitor system had greatly after the schedule was released. improved the situation and hopes that the Lower Evan Vogelbaum was one of Exeter community will be able to watch the students affected by this glitch. He the dancers on stage this term. “Now, was placed into the wrong physics lev- the administration and student activities el, but after emailing Looi, his sched- have worked hard to provide building ule was fixed immediately. “When I monitors in Davis, so dance clubs can re- brought the error to the scheduler’s at- hearse and prepare for winter assembly tention, it was promptly taken care of,” and winter E/a pep rally.” Vogelbaum said. His English class was 4 THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 ExonianHumor Top 10 Worst My Black Friday Brush with Tings About the the United StatesBy EMILY ofGREEN Consumerism Old ByHumor THE HUMOR EDITORS Editors Festive All oF Tem It’s that time of year again, Ex- ready to roll. I got up, put on some Afer about an hour of search- 1. Tey hate children. eter. Everything is merry, snow is winter clothes and jumped into the ing, I found a clothing rack with nice, 2. Tey all smell bad. on the ground and all the shops are car with my family. I was a woman simple blouses. It had the purple cou- 3. Oh, Majestic! So good to see you! decorated in tinsel and lights. No, on a mission. pon tag on in, and some of the shirts 4. We were just talking about you! I’m not talking about Christmas. I’m Afer hitting up Kohl’s for an in- were $9.99. Success! I would get a 5. You want to look at my article? talking about everyone’s favorite sea- credible deal on sweaters, we made blouse for free! I grabbed a navy one 6. No, don’t lock us in there!! son: consumerist season. our way to Boston Store. I clutched and brought it to the cash register, 7. No, don’t drag us away from the keyboardddfghk You smell that in the air? No, it’s the coupon in my chronically sweaty then triumphantly handed the ca- 8. Tey are all very, very funny people. not the smell of cookies. It’s not the hands. Upon entering the store, I shier my coupon. Except she didn’t 9. Seriously, so funny. So attractive, too. Te dankest. smell of gingerbread. It’s not even read the back of the coupon to fgure take the coupon. She just stared at 10. Everyone loves Philip Kuhn memes, right? the smell of fresh baked ham. It’s the out the exclusions. Turns out, most of me, a confused look on her face. smell of pure, unadulterated capital- the store was an exclusion. In fact, for “Tat coupon doesn’t apply.” ism. Yum. the frst twenty minutes of my quest, I I was shocked, “Why not?” We all know there’s nothing couldn’t fnd a single item that wasn’t “Te coupon applies to things Donald Trump’s more jolly than the use of a religious excluded. Te shoes I liked were al- that are $10 or more. Tat shirt is holiday to enhance one’s company’s ready on sale: excluded. Te blouse $9.99.” To-Do List own capitalist ventures. So to partake I liked was a name brand: excluded. I generally think of myself as a By BILLY O’HANDLEY with caution in this classic American Te makeup I liked was makeup: ex- strong person, but never in my life Gets to Write Bylines Now tradition, I, Emily Green, went Black cluded. have I been closer to sobbing in the Friday shopping. And somehow, I Eventually, I gave in and asked middle of a department store. 1. Shopping: Milk, Eggs, Wife (10), Cheeto brand face emerged victorious, having not been someone who worked there for help “Nevermind,” I said. I felt com- cream, Lettuce. made another pawn in the cruel con- fnding something–anything–that pletely defeated. 2. Cabinet: Bridge guy (Fat), New York Mayor, Suck- sumerist game of Christmas shop- the coupon was applicable to. She “Please don’t cry,” my mom said up (Racist?), Breitbart guy (Racist). ping. pointed to a single pair of hideous impassionately. But I wasn’t sad. I 3. Colors: Red, Blue, Violet (Blue? Purple?), Magenta It all started on Tanksgiving. old lady shoes. I asked if there was was angry. (Purple), Green, Turquoise (Ask Bridge Guy). While my mom cooked dinner, I anything else, and she told me to look I turned around and walked to- 4. Supreme Court: Judge Judy, Judge who doesn’t like looked through the Black Friday leaf- for any rack marked with a purple tag wards the door. women (Gays?), Reanimated corpse of Ronald Reagan lets, circling the best deals and things that said “Use your coupons here!” On the way out, I saw a cute (already spinning). I wanted with a Sharpie marker while With that knowledge, I contin- jacket that wasn’t included but was 5. Numbers: 100, 39, 100000 (Yuge?), 97000000000 the Macy’s Tanksgiving Day Parade ued my search, now a scavenger hunt on sale. I tried it on. It ft perfectly. (Yuge), 45. played in the background. (Some for purple tags. Tere were purple But then my mom made a good 6. Words: Yuge, Bigly (Big League?), Great, Sad, Bad. bonus capitalism). Suddenly, I came tags on some overpriced Birken- point. 7. Bucket list: Yellow bucket, Blue bucket, Beach buck- across a coupon in the Boston Store stocks, but $10 of of expensive is still “You realize that if you buy the et (Sandcastle!), Water bucket. leafet. It was a coupon for $10 of any expensive, so I kept looking. In the jacket, they win.” 8. Build: Wall, Bench, Roof (Mexico?), Water fountain, item $10 or more. What an incredible back of the store, I found some ugly She was right. I took of the jack- Building. deal! (So I thought). I could get a free scarves, hats and bags with the pur- et, hung it back up, and stormed out 9. Presidential things: Find ghost of Lincoln, play with item. (So I thought). ple tags that were about $20 each. But of the store. the nuclear launch codes, ask Bill Clinton to recom- Once I’d eaten until I looked fve that wasn’t good enough. I was deter- I may not have won the game mend an intern. months pregnant with a food baby mined to beat the game. I needed to of capitalism, but at least I didn’t be- 10. China: Cheinna, Chiiiiina, Cheiiiiiiiiiinnnnn- and took a turkey-induced nap, I was fnd an object I could get for free. come a pawn in it. naaaaa. 11. Putin: Best friend spa trip, Best friend bike ride, Best friend war against Canada.

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Mila DeGuere/We Stole It From Facebook Emily Green’s Exonian Upset Tat He is Spending Winter ChristmasBy EMILY GREEN List Author of Tis List Break in Paris and Not Barbados All I want for Christmas is... By MAJESTIC TERHUNE 1. To be featured as the Athlete of the Week. Travel Agent 2. An investment portfolio. “It came out of nowhere,” said a ended up deleting the draft after Tray KLOOOOOVIAN confided 3. A signed copy of Bee Movie–signed, of course, trembling Tray Kluvian. “The plan consulting her secretary about it. in the journalists of The Exonian. by the bees. had been Barbados. The plan had After spending hours searching “I think I have to run away,” he con- 4. A good math grade. always been Barbados. But then I for someone who might call him or cluded. “If my parents don’t respect 5. A stockpile of non-perishables for when Trump got a call.” herself Tray’s friend, The Exonian me, if they can’t follow through takes over. Kluevian, an upper from found Stacy Campbell, a student in on their word, then why should I 6. A tractor to get in touch with my Midwestern Greenwich, Connecticut, recently Tray Klewvian’s English class. even stick around? That’s just giv- roots. 2 suffered from a FaceTime conversa- “You know, I can’t say a lot ing them the power to walk all over 7. A D giftcard to fuel my addiction. tion with his mother. One Sunday about Tray,” stated Campbell. “For me.” 8. A firm handshake (and a side of prolonged eye morning, Jennifer Kleuevian ex- a while I did not like him because After walking around town contact) with Principal MacFarlane. plained to her son that instead of he almost never shows up to class for two hours, Tray sobbed and re- 9. World peace. spending the two weeks of Decem- and thinks he’s discreet when using turned to his dorm room to find a 10. A small Welsh village. ber in Barbados, they’d visit France. his hoverboard, even though every- voicemail left on his phone. 11. A dinner date with young Tim Kaine. “Who does that? It’s winter. I one knows. But at the same time, he “As it turns out,” said Tray Klu - 12. The blood of a unicorn. want to be warm and relaxed, not buys us food at least once a week so vian, “we are going to Barbados this 13. Chocolate to eat away the pain. French.” Tray had written a strongly I can’t say anything too mean.” break! France is for spring break, 14. A dreidel. worded email to his mother, but At the end of our interview, not winter.” 15. Friends. 16. YOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU! (Baby!) Joke of the Week “I don’t always tell Dad jokes. But when I do, he laughs.” Is your life a joke? -Sam Michaels, ‘19

Make lemonade out of lemons. Do you think you’re funny? Do you want to prove it to your friend? Send a joke or quote to @billyfromcilley, @green_beans or @senorblaise on Snapchat. We’ll be happy that someone finally slid into Email [email protected]. our DMs! THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 5 ExeterLife

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Diana Davidson/Te Exonian Senior Kelechi Nwankwoala performs at Lamont Gallery cofeehouse last Friday Dr. Romano Presents Archaeological Discovery By JOONHO JO, DON ASSAMONGKOL AND SARAH RYU Staf Writers

Karabots Professor of Greek Ar- than being buried in the usual ceremo- enigmatic burial. The most popular looking for clues and then actually go- chaeology Dr. David Gilman Romano nial fashion, its chest was covered in theory that the body was used in a hu- ing and discovering artifacts,” he said. delivered a lecture on and answered pieces of stone and it lay surrounded man sacrificial ritual, went viral on the “I’m looking forward to when they questions about his discoveries at Mt. by plates of stone stuck into the ground internet soon after Romano’s discovery, find either more bodies, or come to a Lykaion in Greece during a lecture facing lengthwise up. Interestingly, Ro- thanks to media outlets such as The conclusion on the one that they found.” hosted by the Classics Department last mano and his team did not find the cra- Guardian and the Smithsonian’s Smart Not only did Romano share his Friday. Romano, who now works at the nium when they excavated the site. News. Romano expressed concern with firsthand experience, he also offered University of Arizona, started work- Romano expressed pleasure with this coverage because of the uncertain- students the opportunity of attending ing as a graduate student in Arcadia, the finding, especially in light of the ty of the hypothesis. the archeological dig at Mt. Lykaion Greece over forty years ago. many years that led up to his discov- In reaction to Romano’s discovery, next summer, explaining that three After describing his experiences ery. As well as spending between 8 to lower Michaela Phan expressed her in- recent Exeter graduates had already during the excavation, Romano pre- 10 hours on the site each day with his terest in following up on the mystify- worked at the site when the skeleton sented a particularly intriguing find— assistants and director, he had to sub- ing. “It was really interesting how there was discovered. one which could suggest that human mit and present a proposal to the Greek is so much left unsolved,” she said. “I'm Lower Janeva Dimen commended sacrifices were part of the ancient civi- Archaeological service. "We [had] a really interested in what they will say Romano’s seminar. Dimen, who spent lization in Greece. He showed images team of forty people,” he said. “Ten of about the body, and how they'll explain her July at an archeological dig in Bi- of the remains of an almost fully intact them were assigned to the altar, and so what happened, so I'm definitely going bracte, appreciated the new perspec- human skeleton, buried in a disheveled we had a specific idea about what we to look out for the articles about the tive on archaeology Romano present- way, that he and his team discovered were going to do and specific place to C14 results.” ed. “One important thing I learned this past summer. be dug.” Upper Evan Saltman lauded Ro- from Dr. Romano is that the process Its body faced due West, almost Many mysteries remain unsolved, mano’s presentation, explaining that it of archaeology is perpetual,” she said. exactly perpendicular to the direction but there have been multiple hypoth- has inspired in him an interest in ar- “There are always more questions to that the stone altar base faced. Rather eses surrounding the corpse and its chaeology. “I learned about the process; ask and theories to consider.”

"Elf" Movie Review Life Advice By BELLA EDO where they’re meant to be, so I think during Contributing Writer this time it’s important to stay positive and re- By BIANCA BECK Hi everyone! mind other people of that, but also make sure Staff Writer you keep it in mind for yourself too! As we near the end of these two weeks “Elf,” a Christmas movie starring Will that one must take into account other people’s before winter break, I've answered some ques- Ferrell, is about a man, named Buddy, who backgrounds, although their social norms tions about winter term, Exeter and life in Do I need a date for winter formal? was raised as one of Santa’s elves. Acciden- may vary drastically from our own. general! tally brought back to the North Pole when he Ferrell is absolutely fantastic in this If you are new to Exeter, Winter Formal was a toddler, he feels out of place among his movie. He portrays Buddy as a man with a Is winter term as bad as everyone makes is a semi formal dance held during the frst elf counterparts. He decides to travel to New simple mind and a childish outlook. He exag- it out to be? weeks back at school afer Christmas break. York City as an fully grown adult in search of gerates the character at times, but that makes Although it’s technically a “formal,” no one is his biological father. Trough navigating the the movie funnier. I love “Elf,” not only be- Winter term doesn’t have to be bad if under any kind of obligation to show up with foreign concrete jungle of New York, Buddy cause it is a great holiday classic to watch with you have a good attitude about it!! Tere's no a date. Having a date is totally fne too, but you eventually fnds his father, businessman Wal- friends and family, but also because of its lov- doubt the cold, the short days and the home- shouldn't feel any pressure to fnd one. Most ter Hobbs, who is less than pleased to see his able characters. Te main character, Buddy, work can make winter term feel a little suf- people go with their friends and once you’re son. Once a DNA test proves that Buddy is has such a simple personality that there are focating at times, but how you get through it in the dance everybody has fun together! It's indeed Walter’s child, he hesitantly allows no ulterior motives to anything Buddy does. really depends on your mindset. I’ve found a fun event if you decide to go with just one Buddy into his life. However, Buddy’s child- Even if there was one, there would defnitely that having things you look forward to every person and it’s great if you just want to hang ish behavior, a result of his having never been be good intentions behind them. I found day or every week can really help when winter with your group of friends. Either way, there a normal member of society, constantly irri- comfort in his blatant happiness and painful term starts to feel really dreary. It can be plan- isn’t any pressure to go to Winter Formal in tates Walter and gets them both into trouble. awkwardness. To be honest, I could really re- ning an outing to Portsmouth to get dinner general or with anyone in particular. Will Walter learn to love his son, despite their late to it myself. and go shopping with your friends or it can be diferences? In terms of comedy, this movie is hilari- something as simple as curling up in your bed One could watch this movie at any age, ous, although sometimes Buddy’s awkward- and watching a movie afer check-in on a Fri- What’s the best way to protect yourself which is what makes it so charming, and also ness makes you cringe more than it make you day night. Whatever you decide to do, I think against the elements during the winter? gets it good reviews. “Elf” has an approval rat- laugh. His happy outlook on life starkly con- having anything to look forward to can really ing of 84 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and is trasts his cynical father’s point of view, which help when it gets tough to get through a week. I would say it’s defnitely worth it to in- introduced as “a movie full of Yuletide cheer.” ofen leads to hilarious jokes. One laughs at vest in some winter boots! Facilities does Te review continues, “‘Elf’ is a spirited, good- Buddy’s awkwardness, at how his attempts to an amazing job of keeping the paths clear natured family comedy, owing greatly to Fer- “help” people just make the situation worse, How do you deal with people getting throughout the winter, but it can get pretty icy rell’s funny and charming performance as and at the times when Buddy’s plain cute view into college/ not getting into college? around campus during January and February, one of Santa’s biggest helpers.” “Elf” was also of things makes one smile. Tere’s no way one so it is good to have on shoes that have good nominated for nine awards and won two: the won’t laugh, or at least smile, throughout the For many seniors, these last few weeks traction. Boots keep your toes warm too!! I 2004 ASCAP award for Top Box Ofce Films, movie. have been pretty stressful. Most early appli- also suggest getting a cozy jacket. Sometimes and the 2004 Golden Trailer for best Comedy. “Elf” is also a great movie about family. cation decisions have come out in these past having a big pufy jacket isn’t always the Some people may think that this movie Te saying “You can’t choose your family” is couple of days, so naturally people have heard most “fashionable” thing, but I promise you only elicits surface level laughter and cring- strongly emphasized throughout. Every time good news and bad news. If you have friends will forget all about fashion if you’re freez- ing, but I don’t think it’s that simple. Although Walter tries to kick Buddy out of his life, he that are into college, congratulate them!! Tis ing because you don’t have on warm enough “Elf” is hilarious, its deeper meaning—a always manages to get back in it. Tis isn't is super exciting time and your friends will clothes! Lastly, I think having a pair of gloves comment on tolerating people of diferent necessarily because he wants to, but simply appreciate being able to share that with you! or mittens is really important. It can get really cultures and societies—lies under Ferrell’s because they are a family. Tey are always in If you have friends that didn’t get into where windy towards the middle of the winter and laugh-out-loud humor. I’m an international each other’s lives whether they like it or not. they applied early, be there to support them. I’m defnitely much happier when I can feel student, and seeing Buddy, who is a complete Because of this, Walter eventually fnds things It can be really tough to hear news you didn't my fngers. outcast in the metropolitan New York society, in Buddy that he genuinely loves, and over want to hear, but letting your friends know was somewhat comforting, even if the movie time, he sees Buddy as his son, rather than a you’re there for them can be really helpful Good luck to everyone with the next takes the foreign-ness to an extreme. It out- nuisance. while trying to work through this process. It few days and I hope you all have a wonderful lines what some people consider “normal” in Overall, “Elf” is a great movie for you doesn’t feel great to get bad news, but you can break! We’re almost there! a society and what’s considered “normal” for and your family or friends to watch on a cold remind your friends that if it didn’t work out, a person’s behavior, although there really is winter night, when you need some warmth it means something better was meant to hap- Love, no such thing as “normal.” Te movie shows and a good laugh. pen. Ultimately, everyone is going to end up Bella <3 6 THE EXONIAN LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016

SeniorSpotlight Aidan Wolf-King

By JENNY HUNT AND ALAN XIE project in the spring called “Next to Staff Writers Normal” in which Wolff-King will be playing guitar in the band. Always one for a challenge, he’s excited to play over Many students claim that they have thirty songs. grown academically and socially over Rattling the clubs he attends off his their time at Exeter. However, Senior hand–G.S.A., Feminist Club, A.L.E.S. Aidan Wolff-King has literally grown and most recently E.A.S.A. after up on campus: as the son of English returning from Stratford–Wolff-King’s instructor Ellen Wolff, Wolff-King has involvement is widespread. While he been a part of Exeter for as long as he enjoys exposing himself to diverse can remember. His classmates have opinions, he recognizes that “it’s hard seen his four-year transition, while as well; it’s easy to shut down and be many faculty members have seen him narrow-minded.” evolve from diapers to an accomplished Even though it sometimes may be scholar, athlete and engaged community easier to be close-minded, when he member. Through the years, he hasn’t visited colleges and took tours around lost any of his goofy kindness. As one of the world, he always kept one fact in his closest friends, senior Zoe Marshall mind that helped open his eyes. “Look attested, “he's enthusiastic and will for the weird people,” he said. “Look for dance like his arms aren't attached to the social groups that are outside of the his body when a good song comes on.” norm, so look for the jocks, the geeks, Wolff-King embarked on a term the hippies, look for stereotypes because abroad in Stratford, England in the that means that these people can coexist fall of his senior year. Led by Associate and intersect.” His mother always told Julia Goydan/Te Exonian Director of College Counseling Cary him what a special place Exeter was, Einhaus, the group of twelve Exonians with other Exonians offered; cooking ahead of his own needs,” Tyler Caldwell and it wasn’t until he saw more of the lived together while studying literature for the rest of the group, cleaning the said, who has coached Wolff-King on the world and went outside his bubble of and theater. They had the opportunity house and travelling independently in boy’s varsity crew team for the past three protected New Hampshire that he truly to do a bit more than simply study a foreign country. years. “Crew might be the ultimate team realized this. theater—the group attended a whopping Wolff-King has been a member of sport; it requires all of the athletes in the His consistent involvement in fifteen plays in ten weeks! Wolff-King the boys’ crew team since the start of his boat to feel the shell moving underneath these many diverse clubs, however jokes that he went because his “college prep year. “Ms. Moore [one of Exeter’s them together. When on the water, the time-consuming they may be, have counselor told [him] that if you’re here crew coaches] had her eyes on me ever boat's forward motion hinges on all of added to his growing knowledge of the for four years, you have to get away for since I started growing,” he joked. As a the athletes rowing in sync, in perfect world around him. “It’s not that I’m at least one term or else you’ll go crazy.” day student, Wolff-King recognizes the harmony,” Caldwell continued. This particularly talented or diligent, because The trip was also a chance for power of a dorm community to create all-important harmony, Caldwell said, is I certainly didn’t learn studying skills at him to deepen his love for English connections, but credits crew with one which Aidan fosters selflessly. my elementary school,” Wolff-King said, literature. Einhaus particularly enjoyed providing his so-called “in” to make When not on the water, Wolff-King but the new levels of understanding that seeing Aidan’s candid enthusiasm from great friendships. “It’s been my way of can be seen actively contributing to he gains from the genuine discourse the theater seats. At a performance of investing myself in the school,” Wolff- many student groups on campus. While at these club meetings and around the Macbeth at the famous Globe Theater King said. While he humbly says that the cello he played in his charter middle Harkness tables has kept him engaged. during the first weekend in London, he continued crew because “it’s the only school for the arts has been left to sit in Reflecting on the time he has spent Einhaus “could see Aidan's reactions sport I’ve ever been good at,” Wolff- the corner of his bedroom, Aidan can with Aidan, the repetition of the phrase throughout the play—his delight, his King’s coaches and teammates agree that be seen performing the electric bass "I understand" bubbles to the surface of puzzlement, and his wonder—which the his role in the boat surpasses simply at E.A.R. (Exeter Association of Rock) Caldwell’s mind. “He might've inherited demonstrated how he was completely in athletic skill. concerts. “I try to perform as much as I that wonderful trait from his mother; in the moment.” Wolff-King also enjoyed “Part of Aidan's success in crew can because I love it,” Wolff-King said. the end, though,” he said, “that's how the “practical engagement” that living stems from his ability to place others Marshall is doing a musical as her senior Aidan makes one feel: understood.”

ESSO in Action Album Review: Metallica By ALAN WU Staf Writer By JOHN RAGONE It is extremely difcult to review contem- Iron Maiden and Diamond Head. Drum- Contributing Writer porary Metallica. Is it a comeback, or a cheap mer Lars Ulrich, who is ofen derided for his rip-of of their glory days in the 80s? Is it an mediocre drumming, snuggles comfortably Hello, ESSOnians! create a chain reaction of events that artistic experiment, or just pure garbage? Is it within these songs by playing simple but taste- spreads the word of Non-Sibi. metal enough? Are they just a bunch of sell- ful grooves. Most notably, his lingering tom Well, we made it through the fall, Truly, however, all are worthy of outs? It seems like nobody knows how to talk rolls in the chugging “Now Tat We’re Dead” and it is the start to a new term. Soon, receiving thanks. By working hard, we about the world’s biggest metal band. Te past gives the song an infectious swing and pairs we will be heading back home again consequently create environments that 25 years haven’t exactly been easy for Metallica. perfectly with Hetfeld’s rhythm guitar. Disc and spending time with family and push others to work hard. Thus, our Following 1991’s seminal “Te Black Album,” one ends strongly with the epic “Halo on Fire.” those about whom we care most. With environment generates our mindset to one of the most commercially successful al- Although not exactly a power ballad, the song the winter season come holidays and, strive further than we had previous- bums of all time, the band cut their hair, put on is structured like a classic Metallica progressive most importantly, the spirit of giving ly reached for and the world is better eyeliner and released the blues-inspired “Load” instrumental in the vein of “Te Call of Ktulu” and “Reload.” and “Orion.” Te song’s multiple sections range thanks. That’s right. In a world such as off for it. ESSO wishes to found such Although these albums sold well, fans of from clean verses to distorted choruses all the Exeter that offers us so much, it is our an environment for low-income fami- the more aggressive Metallica were mortifed. way to a head-banging breakdown and guitar moral duty as Exonians and human be- lies around Exeter. Clubs such as Ju- Ever since then, Metallica has faced a nearly solo. ings to thank those who contribute to nior Computer Programming and any two decade losing streak: the infamous Nap- Unfortunately, the album is still plagued by the environment that shapes us. HFCC club create a community within ster controversy, the migraine-inducing mess a common problem of post-1991 Metallica: it’s You may be thinking, “Why do I which the children of Exeter can come of 2003’s disastrous “St. Anger,” the deafeningly too long. While the album’s frst disc is a puls- need to thank those around me, who together and push each other to work poor mixing of 2008’s “Death Magnetic,” the ing adventure through Metallica’s newfound simply fulfill their duties either as stu- hard, just as we Exonians do. pretentious tediousness of 2011’s “Lulu” and energy, the second disc tends to meander and dents, faculty, or citizens of the planet?” I suggest that you all examine the the box ofce failure of 2013’s confusing IMAX drags the album beyond exhaustion. “Confu- The answer is quite simple: they are ways in which you can broaden your concert flm “Trough the Never.” Any chance sion” is chock full of amazing rifs but is poorly creating, either directly or indirectly, a impact on others. Try joining a new of Metallica recapturing the old magic they arranged. “Am I Savage?” feels like a dead body once had is now almost entirely diminished. being dragged across mud and glass. Despite its world in which you can thrive. It is to club, acting on that one idea you have So how is it that people still care about a dirty guitar tones and meaningful lyrics about our colleagues, our elementary schools, always had but have never found the band as polarizing and frustrating as Metallica? PTSD, it’s ultimately just tedious. “Here Comes our parents, our teachers, and so many “right time” to start, or most easily, To be frank, it is because Metallica, at one point Revenge” and “Murder One” both sufer from people to whom we owe thanks. reinvigorating the communities clos- in time, was the most brilliant, sophisticated, horrendous songwriting choices that sound An excellent way to begin giv- est to you. Ask your dorm-mates how face-melting heavy metal band the world had like seventh grade poetry. Te fat guitar licks ing your thanks is by reaching out to their days were. Ask a child that you ever seen. To accomplish this at such a young and drumming don’t help either. “ManUN- ESSO club co-heads and faculty advi- may be tutoring how their classes went. age, and with a drummer as musically graceless kind” manages to stand out from the crowd sors. Write them a letter, send them an The best way to show your thankful- as Lars Ulrich, makes the feat even more im- however, mostly due to the contributions of email or stop them along the path. No ness is to verbalize that thankfulness pressive. Tey ignited a spark of musical vital- bassist Robert Trujillo, who has a background act of graciousness is too small. They to the people who influence you the ity, chemistry and fexibility that completely re- in funk metal. Te song opens with a beautiful, ought to express their thanks to you most. This holiday season, I will be structured the DNA of heavy metal. On 2016’s tranquil bass and guitar melody before blasting “Hardwired…to Self-Destruct,” it feels like Me- into funky, distorted guitar juiciness. as well. In fact, I would like to thank thanking my Mom and Dad, for letting tallica, for the frst time in a quarter-century, Te most valuable player of this record you for reading this column and sup- me do what I love; ESSO, for being the have fnally rediscovered that spark. is lead singer/rhythm guitarist James Hetfeld. porting ESSO. Your contributions as an medium through which I can explore Te album, a copious 77 minutes of music Tis is easily the best work he has done in Exonian—raising your own awareness my fervor for environmentalism; and divided into two discs, is not so much a musical years. His vocals, which struggled on “Death about ESSO and its impact—have a rip- the world, for blessing me with every reinvention but an amalgamation and reinvig- Magnetic,” now growl with unrestrained feroc- pling effect. By mentioning an article opportunity I have encountered, every oration of ground Metallica has tread before. ity. From the staccato fre-spitting of “Spit Out you read to a fellow student, that stu- door ready to be opened and every un- Te more aggressive, melodic and progressive the Bone” to the swampy drone of “Dream dent my share what they hear, and you traveled path waiting for a wanderer. side of Metallica dominates the frst disc, while No More,” Hetfeld injects a strong sense of the band’s more mid-tempo, bluesy hard rock urgency into his music. Contrasting the one- tendencies reminiscent of Black Sabbath fll the dimensional wah-caked noodling of lead gui- www.GreenRidesUSA.com Toll Free 877-642-6001 second disc. Te album is bookended by two tarist Kirk Hammett, Hetfeld shreds away at 603-642-6001 absolute bangers, “Hardwired” and “Spit Out his timeless rifs with precision, rendering in the Bone,” both restorations of the glorious each chord a strong sense of catchiness. He is, thrash that defned the band’s early days. Te along with Tony Iommi, still heavy metal’s holy former is simple, fast and direct with its shred- rif master. ding rifs and loose double-time drumbeat. Without a doubt, “Hardwired…to Self- Te latter is a modern heavy metal masterpiece Destruct” is the year’s biggest comeback, at flled with machine-gun drum rolls, fat, chug- least for a rock band. Te album is focused, E-Mail: ging rifs, multiple guitar solos and even a bass heavy and groovy as hell. More importantly, [email protected] solo. “Stop breathing and dedicate to me / stop it is clear that Metallica has fnally realized its dreaming and terminate for me,” lead singer own brilliance. Deep inside under the fame, Eco Friendly Rides Anywhere James Hetfeld roars. Both songs detail the de- they are still that classic metal band, sweating struction of the world and of human nature. In and screaming in the garage, feeding of of a tumultuous year like 2016, such sentiment is each other’s energy and playing like their life not so out of place. depended on it. Despite the dark and doomy “Atlas, Rise!” and “Moth Into Flame,” are lyrics, it’s the album’s irresistible vitality that will two other standout thrash tracks with a slightly recruit millions of fans across the world to once more melodic edge. With their soaring vocals, again bang their head and throw up the devil memorable guitar leads and harmonies, both horns. Even those who gave up on the band de- Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum! songs channel Metallica’s early inspirations— cades ago will fnd themselves smiling. W THE EXONIAN LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 7 CampusSpotlight Green Erik Wade Corner By ROSE HOROWITCH, ISABELLA AHMAD AND SAMANTHA WEIL By HENRIETTA REILY Staf Writers Staf Writer

Exeter students know history in- I have on campus and in my dorm and Hello from slightly-warmer-than- structor Erik Wade as the teacher and also long for freedom to find an outside New-Hampshire Kentucky, where I’ve coach who never fails to smile. However, community,” he said. been absorbing the news of Trump’s Exeter students do not know that Wade Wade began his college career with win with sadness. I recommend spend- is also a bowling enthusiast who first no plan to become a history teacher. ing some time outside, preferably with thought he would work in the music “I kind of fell into teaching history,” pets or family, looking at all the nice industry. He currently teaches United he recalled. As an undergraduate at things we still have left of this planet. States history and Ancient Roman his- the University of Southern Florida, he Here in Louisville, Louisville Gas tory, coaches club basketball and serves studied chemistry and calculus. He was & Electric (LG&E), which provides as the dorm head of Peabody Hall. This also enrolled in the university’s pre- power to most of the city’s residents, spring, he will be the director of the veterinary program. But then, he real- has provided free energy audits and Washington Intern Program, where he ized that he wanted to work with people, encouraged efficiency by cutting costs. will lead seniors as they travel to Wash- not numbers, and teaching seemed to However, right now, they’re propos- ington, D.C. to learn about the inner fit. “I knew I needed to make a change,” ing a hike in the rate for all custom- workings of the US government. he said, “I loved working as a vet tech, ers in a way that is not tied to energy Wade has many interests, which but I didn’t care for science and math consumption and will discourage effi- have spurred him to become involved as much as I cared for my patients.” Af- ciency. As we know, when energy ef- in various aspects of Exeter life. His ter switching to a history major, Wade ficiency is also more efficient for the myriad hobbies include cooking, volun- started taking sociology and anthro- wallet, people are far more likely to teering, bowling and training to become pology classes. Later in college, Wade participate than when it makes less of a a basketball official. He also went to obtained a summer internship in New difference. The negative effects which Comic-Con in San Diego, an experience York City at Arista Records which had Julia Goydan/Te Exonian resulted from the change of the com- that pushed him “to work harder on Usher, Outkast and Whitney Houston of history so much that he decided to pany’s strategy has already been seen my writing projects, which span many under their label at various points. After pursue history further. in the overall energy use in the city. genres.” Dr. Wade also enjoys coaching this internship, he worked for a radio Wade’s favorite aspect of teaching The eastern part of Louisville, Exeter sports. He used to coach girls JV station in Tampa, Florida, and planned history is the opportunity to show stu- Kentucky, having long been a part of basketball, and he cheers that it is “one to get a job in the music business. How- dents that “there's something personally the hilly coal country, is now graced of the best teams on this campus!” He ever, in order to enter the industry, he at stake in learning history.” In order to with flat mountains, high unemploy- retired after two years of coaching and was required to have a degree related to offer the most fulfilling experience in ment rates and low economic activ- is now coaching club basketball. business, which led him to take a course the classroom, he strives to be engaged ity. These are unfortunate facts that As head of Peabody Hall, Wade has on American Studies. “American Stud- in every class. “Each day, I seek to share are unlikely to change in the region expressed his love for the dorm but also ies allowed me to explore my interest in my expertise and interests, and hope for the time being, but the president- noted the challenges that come with popular culture, cultural theory, critical it’s infectious in some way.” Wade said elect Donald Trump has promised to living there, particularly the discon- race theory, masculinity and social his- that something he loves about teaching combat the “war on coal” and restore nect between his work and his personal tory,” said Wade. “It satiated my need is seeing his past students coming back the very mining jobs that polluted life. “The work-life balance that all of for the music industry.” It was then that to campus to visit him. “It’s always cool Kentucky waterways and gave work- us need is oddly sacrificed at board- Wade realized that history appealed to hearing from students at universities ers black lung. Eager for economic re- ing schools. I struggle with this all the him as much as music did. In fact, he who found my classes speak to their new vitalization, 62.5% of the state voted time because I enjoy the relationships enjoyed the “American studies” aspect classes and future careers,” added Wade. for Trump, while Hillary won only two (the most populous) of the 120 coun- ties in the state. Trump spells disaster for the cli- mate in too many ways to detail. How- ever, on the side of citizenship, we have Captain America: Civil War the power to make a change by educat- ing ourselves and getting involved in By EUGENE HU choreographed. Te powers and abilities of of them captured this better than Captain resistance against policies that might Staf Writer each superhero were displayed in a stylish America: Civil War. Te anger that Iron fashion. Spider-Man was wall-crawling and Man felt when learning the truth about his aggravate global warming. In Japan, Action movies are more than just a shooting webs all over the place and Black parent’s deaths clouded his mind and inter- more than 90 percent of adults know combination of car chases, sword fghts Panther’s profciency with his claws and fered with his judgement. Not many people what climate change is, and it has and epic one-liners. Ofen times the audi- martial arts gave even Captain America a can honestly say that that has never hap- spurred the nation to change its hab- ence fnd themselves focusing too much on run for his money. However, the most im- pened to them before. Captain America, its and work to meet energy reduction a clash of fsts between martial artists or a pressive aspect of all was that this battle on the other hand, displayed his conviction goals. However, globally, only 40 per- fast-paced, intense frefght and ignoring did not seem chaotic. People may think to win and his desire to defend his friend cent of adults have knowledge on glob- the story as well as the characters’ state of that with 12 superheroes fghting each with some of the most intense facial expres- mind. Only with a concoction of elements other, the fght would end up being noth- sions I’ve ever seen in my life. Te way ac- al warming. can an action movie truly be enjoyable to ing more than a furry of madness, but the tor Chris Evans portrayed it truly breathed No matter what profession you all who watches it. Perhaps no action movie flm handled this scene extremely well. Te life into the character. Lots of us have been go into, a basic education on climate ever emphasized the balance between ac- battle was fast-paced, but the transition be- through a time in our lives when we wished change and the effects it will have on tion, story, themes and depiction of char- tween diferent superheroes f ghting was to defend something or someone we love, every life and industry ought to be a acters better than Marvel Studio’s “Captain not too slow, nor too fast. Tis is without and the looks of Captain America’s face re- prerequisite because awareness across America: Civil War.” mentioning how well the heroes cooper- minded me that ofen times, the reason for multiple fields will help put concern For fanatics of Marvel comics, seeing ated with each other. One example is how our strength is because we have something into action in all of them. Try to donate “Captain America: Civil War” on the big Spider-Man trapped Ant-Man in his webs we wish to protect. Te acting was amaz- and protest whenever and wherever screen was a dream come to fruition. At the while Iron Man and War Machine delivered ing not only in the sense that it was real- you can. I know you’re all on campus same time, it was also enjoyable for those punches to Ant-man’s jaw simultaneously. istic and believable, but also in the sense in the frenzy of hell weeks and col- who are just casual fans of action movies. Te cooperation aspect was difcult to in- that it reminded us that these superheroes We’ve all seen superheroes banding togeth- corporate because one needs to see which are more than just ordinary characters. lege decisions and GPA anxiety, but at er to save the world, but just like the old superpowers complement the others as Tey are more than just fgures sketched on the very least try to use the platform saying goes, “Good friends make the worst well as which powers are best used against pieces of paper, they represent ideals. Te you have to be a casual slacktivist, and enemies.” As the name suggests, the Aveng- which opponents. Surprisingly, this movie reason people felt so enthusiastic about talk about the environment. Also, get ers broke up into two factions and an all- did a good job with all these aspects. this matchup isn’t because they get to see to know the issues in your local areas out war started. Te war began when the While the action scenes were near- titans of power face of against each other, (that are often severely underfunded) government decided that it could no longer ly impeccable, the story seemed to have but because they have to move beyond the and volunteer over the winter break tolerate the Avengers’ independence. As a moved towards a diferent direction near characters themselves and ponder upon the because ‘tis the season! Once you’ve result of their recklessness in combating the the end. While Iron Man decided that he ideals they represent. done all that, I will consider giving likes of the Norse god Loki and the rogue no longer wished to fght Captain America Te Captain stood for freedom, but you a hug and then will direct you to cyborg Ultron, immeasurable amounts of and Winter Soldier due to their previous is that really being responsible consider- EarthJustice, the NRDC and the Union collateral damage and civilian casualties disagreement, he found out the truth of his ing how the powers of the superheroes can occurred. With that came the Superhero parents’ death when he was a child as well be used to protect people but also bring of Concerned Scientists to hand over Registration Act, which demanded that as how the Winter Soldier was involved. about destruction? Iron Man chose to ac- all your money and hopefully help our the superheroes work under government In reality, Winter Soldier was brainwashed cept limitations because he knew how he poor and ravaged planet. Catch you all supervision. Iron Man was a proponent for at that time, so he shouldn’t have taken had to be responsible with his power, but in the spring with more sad news! the proposition that the superheroes regis- responsibility for the death of Iron Man’s was that really upholding the virtues of ter, as he himself was tormented with guilt parents. Despite that, Iron Man proceeded justice? What is true responsibility? How afer hearing the words of a mother who to start a fght with Winter Soldier out of does one defne justice? Tese are all ques- lost her son when the Avengers were fght- sheer anger. During the fnal fght, Captain tions for us to contemplate on. With these UPCOMING ing Ultron. Captain America, on the other America stood up to defend his friend, and blurred lines, it’s hard to decide which side hand, feared for the lives of the superheroes so began the fnal clash of superheroes. Tis to support. In the end, I decided that it was LECTURE themselves as all their important informa- was where the story was jumping around a improper to pick a side at all. Neither ideal tion was handed to the government. He bit, for the fnal fght had almost nothing to necessarily outweigh the other, but regard- believed that this demand violated the core do with the previous argument of liberty vs. less, whenever confict occurs, there will be DR. R. SCOTT SMITH value of freedom and liberty the United responsibility. Tere were many other dif- people who end up getting hurt, and some- Friday, Latin Study States stands for and that the government ferent things to focus on during the overall times even die. It’s like the old saying goes. was not to be completely trusted. Te su- story such as the death of Black Panther’s “Tere are no winners in war.” Standing perheroes took their respective sides de- father, the burgeoning love between the up for one’s ideals is not a wrong thing to pending on who they agreed with, and the cyborg Vision and Scarlet Witch and of do, but as confict rises from disagreement, war began. course, the truth of how Iron man lost his the strife to defend one’s beliefs becomes HOLIDAY ASSEMBLY In terms of the fght scenes, the fght parents. Tese things are not unrelated to a negative thing. Te heroes were driven that the two teams had at the airport was the main plot, but for some people, espe- by their beliefs and ideals when they were ERIC SINCLAIR arguably the fnest action scene in the his- cially casual Marvel fans, having too many fghting, but in the end, no one walks away tory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Te things to pay attention to may seem a bit unscathed. Teir beliefs were the source of Friday, Assembly Hall balance between quippy as well as emotion- overwhelming. However, we need to take their strength, but their strength was ulti- ally intense dialogue was perfect. For ex- into consideration that this movie is about mately the source of their sufering. ample, the conversation that Iron Man and Marvel superheroes fghting each other, Te characters delivered to us in “Cap- Captain America had before the actual fght and the movie wouldn’t be fun to watch tain America: Civil War” were not only PERFORMANCE began was a spectacular display of the char- if the roster of heroes was a bit too small. powerful and stylish, but they were also acters’ anger. Iron Man was nearly yelling at With numerous characters, it is important capable of reminding us of ourselves. Te HOLIDAY CONCERT the Captain when he said he was trying to to have the spotlight on the main charac- numerous aspects of the story may have keep the Avengers from falling apart, and ters while at the same time make sure the been a bit too much at times, rendering it Friday, Exeter High School the Captain responded calmly but power- supporting characters also have a bit of light as somewhat of a faw, but overall, the story fully with the memorable line: “You tore shed on them. was one of the best I’ve seen in action mov- the Avengers apart when you signed the Tese diferent parts of the compli- ies. Te story moved beyond the question Registration Act.” During the fght, we were cated story may be overwhelming, but they of “Who would win in a fght?” and focused also able to witness multiple moments that also bring about the best aspect of this mov- almost entirely on “Who is doing the right EVENT were incredibly humorous. Whether it was ie, which lie in the themes of the story and thing?” Tis breaks the mold of the ma- Spider-Man mentioning the movie Empire characters. Comic book superheroes may jority of action flm plots, and that’s what GINGERBREAD Strikes Back during the climax of the battle be what teenagers dream of becoming, but makes it so memorable. Overall, this flm or Ant-Man asking for orange slices while the most popular superheroes aren’t always has a little bit of everything: lots of fght- HOUSE MAKING groaning in pain afer the fght, it was im- the strongest. Te most popular superhe- ing, a pinch of romance, great displays of Saturday, Grainger Auditorium possible not to laugh at least once when roes are ofen the ones we fnd the most re- brotherhood and friendship, and it allows watching the airport scene. latable. Of all the superheroes movies that you to contemplate philosophical ques- In addition, the fght was amazingly I have seen throughout many years, none tions. Truly, it was a marvel of a flm. 8 THE EXONIAN OPINIONS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 Te Last Writes of the 138th Board Executive Board carry on, not without humility, the storied legacy so proud of the work they have done already as literally, but in terms of literary merit. Further We started our tenure having already real- of the oldest continuously running preparatory writers and are excited to see the work they do progress, whatever the direction, shall be made. ized—and having been partly inspired by—the school newspaper in the country. We wish the and the challenges they meet as they grow as Of course, this all paints quite the halcyon general truth that Te Exonian is the defnitive 139th board well. editors. We hand of the baton with trust, excite- picture. To our new editors, therefore, we tell that historical record of the Academy. But ours was a -Hannah, Philip and Alan ment and a great sense of nostalgia. nothing in this world worth doing is easy—and board where this truth held more steadfast and -Joonho, Melissa and Henrietta let us simply state that this work is extremely more consequentially than for most others. It News worth doing. And that is all we three will say so seems the nature of history to progress in a subtle Hello to readers, writers, friends, family and Opinions that one day, there may come a time when An- manner, noticed only in retrospect. And yet, we new editors! So ends our tenure as Opinions editors: née, Eleanor and Jack may look back on their feel we can claim that in the course of our board’s We came into our editorship just over a having overseen both the most cataclysmic po- fair share of hardships, and know in the end that stint, history—the dynamic kind that flls the year ago and the time since has been one of the litical victory in the history of the Republic, and those too were the good times. pages of our textbooks—really occurred before greatest, most interesting and most challenging on the home front, the turbulent wake of sexual -Ellena, Ahmad and Eugene our very eyes. journeys of our Exeter careers. While we were misconduct. A year ago, we three acceded to this In particular, a former real estate magnate just pawns to the almighty masters above, we ofce by pledging our section to an intellectual ac- Life acceded to our country’s highest-ranking ofce, quickly developed a method and rapport that tivism. Future readers be willing, the fruits of our Te Exeter Life section has had an eventful the candidates for which passed through the we’re proud to say has been unmatched by any labor—not to mention that of our contributors— year! While keeping the classics such as movie town’s very streets and worked their way into the other sections. We have discussed life, bylines, will be remembered as such. Tough swells and reviews and senior spotlights, the Life section pages of our publication. Tat’s just one example; layout and article angles for hours on weekends, tides may have rocked our fckle hearts, Opinions has had some updates. We have added a weekly on a level narrower in scope but one certainly Tuesdays, Facebook Messenger and so many remained an altar to reason and rhetoric, and her Green Corner article to give insight into the ac- of no less importance, our school community Wednesdays. So many Wednesdays. We are writers their devotees. As goes the maxim, it is tivities of the environmental clubs on campus, as reeled in response to its own kind of phenomena. so grateful to have grown with each other, to one thing to feel, another to argue. well as ESSO in Action to keep Exeter up to date Louis N. Browning ’50, objecting to the compo- have learned how to better speak up and prob- And we have indeed argued. Our writers with the happenings of our school’s very own sition of the Academy’s student body, requested lem solve, especially interpersonally and to help argued in their columns, contributors in their let- community service organization. With Jenny that his family’s name be stripped from Brown- young journalists understand the passion that we ters and the board in its editorials. We three even away in the fall, upper Sophia Zu stepped up to ing House. A senior seminar led by Fred Grandy three feel so strongly. argued amongst each other in the ofce—though fll an interim editor position. We are really grate- ’66 was canceled afer students protested his al- Our community has faced several challeng- always in the service of Opinions. It is comfort- ful for her help and look forward to seeing her leged Islamophobic sentiments. Stories of sexual ing issues. Troughout the year, Te Boston Globe ing to think, and perhaps it can be granted by our work as a News editor. We wish the new board a misconduct on the part of former faculty mem- reported on a series of alleged sexual misconduct current readers, that all our arguing produced a wonderful year and can’t wait to see how they will bers came to light. With all these occurrences cases that occurred in the 70s and 80s and later, section that provided a valuable digest of all the make the Life section their own. came perceptible changes in campus-wide cul- revealed an allegedly-mishandled sexual mis- happenings that our sister sections reported on -Jenny Hunt and Bella Edo ture and discussion, and those shifs pushed our conduct case between students. As we struggled this year. journalistic skills beyond belief. to make sense of these events, we found ourselves Should our reader not be so generous as Humor Replete with heightened cortisol levels in Te Exonian ofce, working in our News sec- to agree, they must still concede our more tan- “KACHOW” -RC and harried nights, the experience of servicing tion, the place where we frst found our voices. gible accomplishments. We found Opinions as it “Salami?” -Majestic the newspaper has held true to our inceptive Each week, we provided unbiased investigation was then, and have lef it a section with letters- “Ctrl+Z.” -Elizabeth maxim; we came, we saw, we reported, sensibly and reporting to our community. We pursued to-the-editor, columnists, board editorials and and thoroughly, notwithstanding administrative an all-school sexual misconduct survey to pro- a new overall layout. Such is the spread that we Sports pushback, logistical difculties, emotions ran vide volume to all student voices and strike at bequeath to Année, Eleanor and Jack. We are Te 138th board was proud to cover Exeter’s rampant. We documented history at a level more the root of our issues. As editors of the paper, proud of it, but even more so of these next Opin- teams for the duration of our tenure. Trough intimate than others could manage. And while this is our commitment to our community, and ions editors. the winter, spring and fall, we were there to expe- doing so, we acted as an organ for students, fac- it is one in which we have taken great pride and Trough their submissions, all three have rience Big Red’s highs and lows with the help of ulty and alumni alike. will continue to uphold in our lives beyond our demonstrated their talent and commitment to our wonderful writers. We wish the 139th board So we end our tenure calling upon our suc- roles as editors as they now come to a close. We the 138th board’s ideals. Now comes their chance great success, along with all of the winter team cessors to keep on seeking those stories of con- are confdent that the 139th board will continue to pursue theirs. And there is no reason to doubt sports! Go Big Red! sequence; to continue putting them into print; to this important role, this legacy of service. 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Did you hear? Donald to changeT theire mindsReal when Evoting.fectsthe of election, Fake it created News a subconscious goal is to sell as many papers as they can. Trump was endorsed Aside from providing general seed of an idea that in the end swayed Trump’s antics obviously sold papers. by Pope Francis! misinformation, fake news is intended citizens to vote differently than they A new burden has been placed Hillary Clinton’s to make people nervous a n d nor mally would have. It only makes upon news agencies. They need to cronies assassinated uncomfortable; it’s meant to unsettle, sense; once someone has an idea firmly focus more on reporting genuine and those who had proof scare and elicit knee-jerk reactions. planted in their head, it’s pretty tough impartial news instead of publishing of her wide-spread Many studies are showing that it was to forget, and therefore, even after the sensationalist reports of events that and selfish corruption! used during the election to draw people news was determined fake, people still are half-true. In an ideal world, they ET S ALK L ’ T Hillary sold weapons away from the egregious behavior had a tinted image of Hillary Clinton. wouldn’t even be tempted to report more ABOUT IT to ISIS! Headlines of Donald Trump and to make them These little ideas bunching up were on rabble-rousing issues as opposed to Jack Stewart such as these and focus more on the smaller mistakes of likely a contributing factor to Clinton’s less entertaining but more relevant ones, Columnist many others plagued Hillary Clinton. Why did it have such loss. yet unfortunately, that is not the world Facebook and other a platform, though? Why were so many Yet fake news wasn’t the only kind we live in. social media sites before the election, exposed to it? One could say that the of news that was against Hillary Clinton. On top of this, Americans need to and many sources are saying that this social media sites that perpetrated the I myself noticed much general attention understand any newspaper’s singular spread of “fake news” may have changed articles were to blame; many were chock brought to the campaign of Donald goal: to make money. Yet there has to be the minds of voters around the country. full with fake political news. Others Trump and not nearly enough to Hillary a balance between too much skepticism Fake news has been around for ages suggest that the American populace is Clinton’s. So much, in fact, that the New and too much blind following; it is up to (commonly found in tabloids around to blame, and that every time someone York Times issued a formal apology every individual American to discern the the world), yet it has never before been shared some supposedly-true article to its readers for focusing too much truth among the lies and exaggerations. more prevalent than it is on the Internet. they were helping Donald Trump more on Trump’s campaign goofs and not When in doubt, check with other Millions of politically moderate than they could have ever thought. enough on Hillary’s campaign successes. sources! I believe that if we can do this Facebook users were exposed to these The problem with fake news isn’t Unfortunately, this is a harsh reminder in the future, people like Donald Trump fanatical and reactionary headlines, and necessarily that it’s blatantly fake. In this that the only goal of newspapers is not will never be put on a pedestal nor be apparently for many, it encouraged them specific case with Hillary Clinton and to impartially educate the public; the given more attention to than necessary.

During a meeting WhatIsrael and Yasser to Arafat Do of Palestine With cheerfully Palestineenforcement mechanisms, and the Oslo Israel Accords recognize its vulnerability in the face of hostile with New York Times masqueraded from Norway with Nobel Peace caused frustration and propagated a sense Muslim neighbors and terrorists. Benjamin journalists, Donald Prizes afer fnally constructing and signing of mistrust on both sides. By the end of his Netanyahu once said that, “Te Palestinians Trump emphasized his the Oslo Peace Accords. Leaders around the administration, the prospect of a settlement want a state, but they have to give peace in desire to seek a resolution world, including then President Bill Clinton, was more distant than ever. return.” Believe it or not, most Israelis want to to the Israeli-Palestinian applauded the peace treaty, which called for I would be naïve, however, to suggest let go of the incessantly irritated Palestinians, confict and suggested the withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the that harsher legal frameworks alone would but they can’t help but imagine a worst- that his son-in-law Jared Gaza strip and the establishment of an interim have bettered the implementation of the Oslo case scenario: a combative Palestinian state ORLD W Kushner could assist in Palestinian government. Accords. Both governments depend on an governed by a terrorist group with ties to Iran’s COMPASS brokering a deal. Tat Tese lofy goals quickly disintegrated. intense narrative of sufering and persecution nuclear program. Mark Blekherman same week, Trump Just a few weeks afer the summit, Yasser to further their own political legitimacy. Nor should Trump—as Reagan did Columnist appointed Stephen Arafat ordered his Palestinians to declare Yasser Arafat himself admitted that, “It’s in 1987—ask the Israeli and Palestinian Bannon—a supporter jihad and reclaim Jerusalem. In 1995, a Jewish always convenient for certain people to heap governments to “tear down this wall” and call for for the alt-right movement with a history of zealot murdered prime minister Yitzhak accusations on Israel,” and, to make matters an easing of tensions. Te Jews and Arabs will anti-Semitism—as the senior counselor of his Rabin, and the following year, a suicide worse, confessed that his vision of peace involves never be friends and would prefer an equitable Presidency. His stance on Israel has swayed bombing lef thirteen people dead in a Tel the destruction of the Jewish state. Even before divorce to a catastrophic marriage. Trump must between frm declarations of “neutrality” and Aviv Purim celebration. Only then did the an al-Qaeda linked terrorist group professed pressure Palestine into developing a government moments of “pro-Israel” sympathy. Tough Israeli government realize that Arafat wore to starting fres in Haifa, Israeli newspapers free of corruption and unafliated with rogue the comical image of “Trump: Te Negotiator” two faces: a firtatious one that he used to proclaimed the Palestinian government as the terrorist groups like Hamas and Fatah and reassures a number of American Jews, a closer receive concessions from world leaders, and an perpetrator in the arson. Tis paranoia prevents emphasize demilitarization as a prerequisite look at the current tensions in the Middle East aggressive one that he used to spark terror and productive dialogue and gives both sides reason to the evacuation of Israeli settlements in the reveals a much less cheerful picture—one that satisfy his hatred towards Jews. to question the other’s intentions. West Bank. Te Oslo Accords admonished requires a gradual solution. Bill Clinton’s smile and frm handshakes Trump should not follow in the footsteps the international community from seeking Extremist groups on both the Israeli appeared promising on camera, but they of Obama, who never hesitated to endanger agreements not grounded on respect. Now and Palestinian side have hampered the two concealed his reactive, rather than proactive, Israel’s security in an efort to fatter hawkish is the time for Trump to abandon his rash governments from creating credible and approach to Middle Eastern peace. Lacking Middle Eastern states like Iran. He must, unlike personality and begin a thoughtful campaign lasting agreements. In 1993, Shimon Peres of any concrete long-term goals or plausible Obama, give Israel the beneft of doubt and for Middle Eastern peace.

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Te Asian Legacy of Female Leaders Mai Hong ’20 President Park also happened to be the Myanmar, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Guest Contributor orphaned daughter of Park Chung-hee, youngest daughter of General Aung the military dictator who forty years San, garnered 80% of the contested seats n late summer, with a huge majority ago changed his authoritarian state into for her party, the National League of of 234 votes from South Korean a democracy and thus literally founded Democracy, afer running a campaign lawmakers in the country’s National modern Korea, before being shot in that emphasized her feminine qualities IAssembly, an impeachment motion 1979. In the 2012 elections, many older, of patience and morality, according to was successfully fled against current conservative voters actually favored her Southeast Asian gender expectations. President Park Guen-hye, and is currently over her opponents because of their Of course, this is not to put Ms. Suu Kyi, pending in Korea’s Constitutional Court. loyalty to the ill-fated Park Chung-hee. a Nobel laureate and staunch opponent Tis is hardly surprising, considering “South Korea was her country, built of conservative militarism, on the same how the people of the Republic had by her father; the Blue House was her platform as President Park—however, Te Crisis of GMO poured onto the streets en masse home; and the presidency was her family their stories are, in many ways, eerily demanding her resignation following job”, wrote Jeon Yeou-ok, a former aide. similar. Her father, the nationalist hero the scandal that involved Choi Soon-sil, During her time in ofce, President Park Aung San, is also regarded as the Father Monopolization a long-time friend and religious adviser. surrounded herself with many male of Modern Myanmar, afer winning Eleanor Mallett ’18 President Park was convicted of passing aides and advisors like Mr. Jeon, who the country’s independence from Great Columnist on sensitive documents to Choi for had much say in policy-making. Her Britain. He was martyred in 1947 by a approval and letting her religious mentor political agenda in no way encompassed coup. When Suu Kyi frst gave a public he year of 2016 has been packed with infuence her decisions on national gender equality. Tus, with a female speech in 1989 at the Schewedagon political surprises, national and global policies. Because of this relationship, as head of the government, Korea’s Pagoda amidst political upheaval in turmoil, great achievements and great Park Geun Hye was characterized as a National Assembly was still comprised Rangoon, it was under the portrait Ttragedies. The battle for GMO (genetically puppet president lacking any real will- of 83 percent male, and the country of general Aung San. One of her key modified organism) illegalization has been fought power. Some had even gone so far as to ranked 108th globally on the Gender rallying mottos? “I could not, as my for decades prior to my lifetime, but this year has compare Choi Tae-Min, Choi Soon-Sil’s Gap Index. father’s daughter, remain indiferent to been arguably the most paramount to the global father and leader of the aforementioned Tis example should serve as all that was going on.” agriculture industry. This year, Monsanto merged religious cult, as the Korean Rasputin. a wake-up call for those of us who To be clear, the bottom line is not that with Bayer, Dow merged with DuPont and Syngenta Forbe’s most powerful woman in East believe that just because a traditionally all dynastic female leaders are incapable, merged with ChemChina. These are six companies Erica Hogan Asia is, in fact, not so powerful at all. patriarchal country chooses a woman powerless puppets acting in the interest who lead world sales in all chemical fertilizers, It is painful to remember how, for its head of government, gender of their male advisors. Indeed, many pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and other pesti- as Korea’s frst female president, Park issues are miraculously being resolved. gradually proved to be driving forces for toxins. These companies have long ruled the global Geun Hye had once been heralded as Across Asia, examples of female leaders political and social change beneath their agriculture market with their chemical products, an instigator of change in a notoriously abound; President Park is part of a clique veneer of conformity. Yet the very fact creating dangerous and toxic food sources. These patriarchal and conservative society. of daughters, wives and widows elected that a woman in Asia cannot get along in companies have now done the only thing that could Sixty years old, highly educated and in the name of their deceased male the world of policy-making unless she is worsen the problem—monopolize. single, she was in many ways the model of predecessors, a clique which includes closely related to a prominent politician In the Vietnam War, Monsanto and Bayer a self-assured female politician. To quote Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Chandrika is a sad truth. If Asian advocates want teamed up to produce the an article published by CNN, “When she Kumaranatunga of Sri Lanka, Benazir to fght for a gender-equal future, more chemical called Agent was elected last December, Park broke Bhutto of Pakistan, Corazon Aquino opportunities need to be created for Teir power Orange. When sprayed over barriers in the patriarchal East Asian and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of talented, assertive women through a to manipulate forests, it killed leaf canopies nation”. However, even without taking the Philippines, Sheikh Hasina of system of meritocracy. Only in that chemicals, foods and exposed soldiers hiding into account her uniquely submissive Bangladesh and Indira Gandhi of India, way will the deeply ingrained culture of underneath. Because of the relationship with the Choi family, just to name a few. Only last year in misogyny be gradually reversed. and pesti-toxins toxic nature of Agent Orange, should be used to 400,000 people were killed. In beneft farmers the Vietnam War, way more and to help lives were lost that needed Trump’s Trivial Choice tackle world to be because Monsanto and Paul James ’19 the following decades. He has never held billionaires, and the forerunner for the hunger, not to Bayer introduced chemical Columnist a public sector or federal job. Tough his face of American foreign relations is an oil be used as a warfare, creating a terrible travels to places like Yemen and Russia ne- tycoon. He surrounds himself with “out- weapon. genocide with casualties on resident-elect Donald Trump has gotiating oil deals required a certain under- siders” as part of a pledge to shake up the both sides. announced his appointment for standing of the political environments of traditional government, without thought This tragedy went Secretary of State, and, as most the world, Tillerson has spent his life deal- to their efectiveness as vital decision mak- unrealized for many years because of Monsanto’s Pexpected, he chose Rex Tillerson, CEO ing for an oil company, not a world-super- ers representing one of the most powerful close ties with the Federal Food and Drug of ExxonMobil. Tis choice is drawing power with diferent needs and nuanced nations in the world. Instead of looking Administration. One of the greatest feats of some of criticism from both sides of the aisle, on relationships. Furthermore, we know little for some shred of experience, he believes these world chemical titans has been their ability to the grounds of Mr. Tillerson’s close ties to about his stances on most issues, and no their business expertise will translate into cover up any dubious affairs. All of their products Russia and Vladimir Putin as well as his one is able predict what he might do or say political success. Te best we can hope for must be approved by the FDA before they hit the background in negotiating on behalf of as head of the State Department. Even his is that they fnd their newest position not market, but the niche that they don’t go through a his oil empire. In light of a recent inves- stance on climate change is shaky at best. too unalike from their previous one. sound testing system before products are approved. tigation into Russian involvement in the ExxonMobil backed the Paris Climate Te Senate will hold a hearing to de- Researchers and skeptics of the agribiz call it the presidential election, a possible cabinet Agreement but was sued for covering up termine their support for Rex Tillerson. “revolving door phenomenon” where high-ranking member with close ties to a dangerous na- their research on climate change, accused He will likely be asked to clarify his views executives of the FDA often switch or share jobs at tion would be risky. Trump’s pick is under of misleading the public. His share owner- on a number of diferent issues, and may these large chemical companies. The likeliness of the scrutiny of Arizona Senator John Mc- ship in ExxonMobil also raises questions even be required to relinquish some of existing bias and inconsistency with quality checks Cain and others. Senator McCain called about a confict of interest, specifcally his assets to assume the role of Secretary helps products like the very harmful Agent Orange, Putin a “thug and murderer” in a recent regarding political versus personal gain. of State. Moving forward, his ties to for- DDT and Round-Up be approved when they instead interview, making his opinion on the Rus- When Russia annexed Crimea, strict sanc- eign governments may prove helpful, if pose potential dangers to health. sian leader explicitly clear. In addition, tions stalled a deal between Russia and Til- for no other reason than prior familiarity The effects of these enormous chemical Tillerson’s selection increases the lack of lerson’s company. If he puts his own inter- with the leaders and their practices. If he companies are already detrimental to the global political experience exhibited by those in ests frst, he will project the image that the continues to back the Paris Climate Agree- agriculture market, our health as people, and our Trump’s cabinet, especially in the crucial United States will not stand up to Russian ment, his views may serve to counteract trust in the government. Once these billion dollar area of foreign policy. Compounded with attacks on regions outside its control, per- the unfounded denial of Donald Trump. mergers go through, six ruling GMO companies will the president-elect’s war-hungry picks for haps even attacks on NATO allies. Nevertheless, those same strengths could turn to three condensed and more powerful ones. major military positions, the newest ad- Donald Trump seems to be strug- easily fip the other way and leave America The dangers of a merge are astronomical. What these dition to his cabinet looks set to provide a gling to adjust his mode of leadership from vulnerable to crisis and predatory foreign wealthy companies will do with their absoluteness is turbulent future. that of a company to that of a country. leaders that will prey on the lack of experi- unknown, but when looking at what has happened Rex Tillerson joined ExxonMobil Te president-elect is a real estate mogul, ence defning the president-elect’s current historically when large chemical companies join in 1975, working his way up to the top in prominent cabinet members are fellow cabinet. together, we should be hopeful that history will not repeat itself. Their power to manipulate chemicals, foods and pesti-toxins should be used to benefit farmers and to help tackle world hunger, not to be Russia’s Trump used as a weapon. Andrea So ’20 I see 2017 as a year that will determine many Columnist travelled to Moscow last year to attend a news with titles such as “FBI agent sus- things for our future as a planet. With large chemical banquet celebrating the Russian govern- pected in Hillary email leaks found dead corporations teaming up, and a person like Donald t is indisputable that President-elect ment’s propaganda channel Russia Today. in apartment in murder-suicide”. Trump in charge who believes that power should be Trump has been handling presiden- Rex Tillerson, chief executive of Exxon- Although many have treated it as in the hands of the wealthy, I fear many things. I tial afairs in an extremely uncon- Mobil and Trump’s choice as secretary of such, this important issue regarding na- fear that we are becoming a more plutocratic world Iventional manner. As the frst president state, earned a “friendship award” from tional interest and security is not a par- every day, I fear companies like Monsanto, Bayer, who will enter the White House without the Russian government. According to tisan issue. Ofcials from all over the Dow and Synergy each obtaining 25 percent of the any prior political experience, he recently the New York Times, ExxonMobil stands political spectrum have announced their global seed production, and I fear that movements angered the Chinese government by ac- to gain deals worth billions of dollars if concerns about how Trump’s cabinet like Slow Food, Renewing America’s Food Traditions cepting a call from Taiwanese President the US government lifs sanctions against picks are bound to Russia as well as how and the Good Food Revolution will be stifled by the Tsai Ing-wen on Dec. 2. It was perceived Russia. his election was infuenced by the Rus- corporate eye, and will quickly fade away. Our food to be a threat to the ‘One China’ stand- Trump may not want to admit his sian government. Senator Marco Rubio system has been falling apart since the industrial point that former presidents and the US connections to Russia, but Russia has (R-FL) said that “Being a ‘friend of Vladi- revolution, but this is the last step to its breakage. government have accepted for decades. been particularly vocal about their sup- mir’ is not an attribute I am hoping for We turn to you—chemical companies. How will you However, one of the things most port of him and their hatred of Hillary from a Secretary of State.” On Dec. 13, play next? concerning and unconventional about Clinton. Prior to the presidential election, Minority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) re- Trump are his ties with Russia. He has Putin praised Trump as a “talented per- ferred to Russian infuence in the election always denied any connection to Russia son” and “the absolute leader of the presi- as a scandal “as big a deal as Watergate, as and the Russian government, tweeting, “I dential race.” In October, the US Govern- 9/11,” and agreed with Mitt Romney on have ZERO investments in Russia.” Dur- ment stated that it was confdent Russia how Russia is a major threat to America. ing a presidential debate, Trump claimed had played a prominent role in hacking In a statement regarding the recent that he “didn’t know” Putin, and claimed the Democratic National Committee, re- CIA discovery of Russian infuence in the ignorance of the inner workings of Rus- sulting in thousands of leaked emails that presidential election, Trump’s transition sia. proved to be damaging to Hillary Clinton. team announced that “Tese are the same Want to have your voice heard? Even if Trump denies his ties to However, in early December, the CIA de- people that said Saddam Hussein had Russia, many of his cabinet selections clared defnitively to a group of senators weapons of mass destruction.” Trump Submit a piece to the Opinions say otherwise. According to Max Boot, that the goal of the Russian hacking had and his transition team’s blatant refusal to a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign been, in fact, to boost Trump. listen to conclusions gathered by top in- section of The Exonian! Relations, many of Trump’s former and Two teams of independent research- telligence agencies is extremely troubling current advisors are tied to Russian f- ers also found that the food of fake news as well as dangerous. It is unclear if this Contact [email protected] nanciers. His former campaign manager, online during this election season was is a calculated move on Trump’s part, or Paul Manafort, has completed millions of bolstered by Russia to achieve the very if he is genuinely ignorant of the threat dollars’ worth of deals with Russian oli- same goal. According to the Washington Russia poses to America. Either way, hav- garchs. His former foreign policy advisor, Post, Russia’s network of “botnets, paid ing a president with such close ties to a Carter Page, has “business ties to state- human ‘trolls,’ websites and social-media country America has long regarded as controlled Russian oil giant Gazprom.” accounts” perpetuated the image of Clin- the enemy is unprecedented, and his ac- Michael Flynn, a retired general and ton as a corrupt establishment politician tions in the years to come will defnitely Trump’s pick as national security adviser, with health issues through spreading false be unsettling. 10 THE EXONIAN OPINIONS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016

Were the Polls a Lie? It has been a month work in an imperfect world. The dif- supporters” voted for Trump, which were in collusion with certain candi- since President-elect ference is so negligible, though, that could have given Clinton a slight lead dates to get people to vote a certain way, Donald Trump de- it hardly affects the results of a study. in the polls. Polls from different news they maintain. Their suspicions seemed feated Hillary Clinton Unfortunately, news media pollsters do sites do come up with different results, to be confirmed with the Wikileaks in a surprising win. not always work under perfect condi- though. A poll conducted by ABC News release of several documents from The news cycle has tions. Professional research polls can in early September, for example, showed the Clinton campaign. It seemed that perhaps moved on afford to randomize enormous test Clinton with a modest lead of two per- Trump was indeed ahead in the polls from the shock of his in certain swing states, and that Hill- QUIPS win, but people all ary’s team had done its best to suppress across America still public opinion by tweaking the polls to Année Reach cope with the confu- always be in her favor. It’s a wild story, Columnist sion that has arisen and very likely to be fabricated, but if it with his victory. Clinton should have is true, the statistics on American voters won, they might say. Everyone I know were never meant to reflect opinion at said they were going to vote for her! all. They were meant to shape it. Even Republicans thought she was This is a sad problem in the United going to win! Trump had too many States. If the polls really are trying to get gaffes and too few positive news pieces you to think a certain way, and even if on him, and the polls had him behind they are not, it has dire consequences Clinton nearly the entire race! Perhaps, for the neutrality of the press and the though, it is the polls’ fault that Trump confidence that Americans have in it. won. This is not so much a reflection on the The surveys, which organizations accuracy of mainstream media, but a such as Real Clear Politics, Pew Re- glimpse at the understandable wariness search Center and many news sites offer Americans have for their news. Less viewers, rely very heavily on statistics. than one-third of Americans trust their The data they present is always going news sources, including news studies. to be false. This perspective is not a Distrust in the statistics, which, if done conspiracy, nor is it pessimistic. The groups, but the surveys large media sites centage points. An internet poll by the well, are nearly perfect reflections of science of getting information from produce are a little bit biased. With a Los Angeles Times gave the Democratic public opinion, signifying a new era in people and putting it into graphs, you random sample, people may not answer candidate a lead of four percentage America. The danger of not being able see, is tricky business. Mathematically the questions a surveyor gives them the points. Polls even closer to the election to trust news sources could become speaking, the perfect sample group is way they are meant to be answered. A had Trump up by two or three points. a real threat to national security and the one untouched by researchers. Even pollster, then, assigns those “neutral” The polls conducted by the media, and stability. Whether the news really is less if the sample group is randomly chosen, people to one candidate or another, not by research centers, are meant to reliable, or if it has become even more even if the survey is conducted numer- based on inferences from the conversa- only roughly reflect public opinion. trustworthy, Americans are not willing ous times with different people, the tion. A few of these people were given to There is a rising concern among a to find out. If two in three Americans statistics will always be wrong because Hillary. There are also people who pub- growing number of people that the polls don’t believe what’s on their screens, the researchers went searching for it in licly sided with a candidate but secretly were never meant to even crudely reflect this could affect the future of our coun- the first place. It is the way statistics voted for another. Most of these “stealth public opinion. Mainstream news sites try quite badly.

Embracing Doping in Professional Sports Tim Han ’18 athletes use other controversial methods predecessors or successors, and many of to overcome many of the disadvantages Guest Contributor of getting ahead. Despite the health their peers were unable to get. The care they would otherwise face. risks, and the varying levels of access to and treatment that a multi-millionaire Of course doping is not healthy; erformance Enhancing Drugs it, the NFL has no policy against using athlete can afford to provide for him professional sports by nature are not (PEDs) have been a subject of painkillers. In his memoir Slow Getting or herself is much different than that healthy. Former professional athletes major concern in pro sports Up, former NFL tight end Nate Jackson of a minimum-salary player who could of all sports complain of chronic pain, Pleagues around the world. With the described a disturbing image in the be cut on any given day. In a world of depression, and many other real and exposure of the Russian doping program Broncos locker room of trainers passing professional sports so muddied by unfair serious problems. 40 percent of NFL at the Olympics, accusations of doping out needles for Toradol injections advantages and disadvantages, there athletes suffer from the brain injury against high profile NFL athletes such like candy. He becomes hooked and often seems to be only one solution. chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as Peyton Manning, and the revelations addicted to the drug, just as many of his Bleacher Report found in interviews (Washington Post). A Department of about Lance Armstrong, doping has teammates do. Compared to athletes who with anonymous NFL athletes that they Veterans Affairs and Boston University caused controversy in recent years. But were unable to obtain access to Toradol estimate anywhere between 10 and 40 study found 96 percent of NFL these conversations assume that doping athletes studied had CTE (Frontline). is naturally a bad thing by “tainting” Professional sports—especially the the sportsmanship and gamesmanship violent ones in which PED use is most around pro sports. I still believe that rampant—are by nature harmful, and the high school, collegiate, and amateur decision to enter them comes with the sports should be “clean” from PED use. understanding that one’s body is being However, PED use in professional sports put at risk to serious injury. With the actually equalizes the playing field while understanding that professional sports bettering the progress of professional are unfair and dangerous, PED use comes sports. as a tool that is no more dangerous than Sports are not the meritocracy we the nature of intense, professional sports, believe them to be. While the average and that helps to balance the literal and American adult male is 5’9” (National metaphorical playing field. Center for Health), the average NBA Pro sports teams and leagues are player is 6’7” (Seat Smart). Hard work listed as entertainment businesses for still counts—especially at the high a reason. When people watch Sunday school level—where there is a greater Night Football or Christmas NBA disparity in ability, coordination, and games, they want to be entertained. By work ethic - but there is no denying legalizing PED usage in professional that genetic advantages inherently color sports, athletes would be better equipped professional sports. Authors like David to entertain consumers. I for one, want Epstein and Malcolm Gladwell have or similar drugs, Jackson has an artificial percent of current NFL athletes use to see swimming records broken. I want penned volumes exploring the subject advantage. Yet, there is no rule against Human Growth Hormone (HGH), just to see David Ortiz hit 100 home runs. I of genetic advantages in sports. We that unfair aid. In 2008, Speedo created one type of PED. Quarterback Brady want to watch Richard Sherman break 4 have been conditioned to believe that a full-body LZR swimsuit for swimmers Quinn put the number closer to 50 seconds in the 40. I want to see Stephen sports ought to be meritocracies, where at the Beijing Games. 98 percent of percent. Gostkowski nail a 105 yard field goal. skill outweighs genetics, socioeconomic medalists in that year’s Games wore the But instead of thinking of PEDs as That would be so much more entertaining circumstances, and a host of other suit. In fact, the suit was so successful a method of cheating, we should instead than what is in pro sports now, and the factors. We stigmatize PEDs because we that an unprecedented number of records view them as tools of a professional’s primary purpose of professional sports is believe that they give certain athletes fell in that games (Scientific American). trade. PEDs do not simply give an athlete entertainment. access to something that others don’t have Immediately after the swimsuit was more muscle mass. An athlete has to Save the sanctimony of sport and access to, thereby creating an artificial banned, race times fell back to their work to develop that mass, albeit at an the playing for the love of the game for advantage. This ignores the fact that normal ranges. Nevertheless, the lucky easier rate than non-users. But if athletes amateur sports. Professional sports are an professional sports are already littered athletes who were able to obtain the suit doped universally, then they no longer entertainment business, and PEDs are the with artificial advantages. In addition to in 2008 reaped mind-boggling benefits would have the restrictions of genetic best way to create a true meritocracy in genetic advantages, many professional and advantages that none of their disadvantages. Doping allows athletes sports while maximizing entertainment. Happiness in Trump's America In the wake of the elec- rid of blame and stick to the basic prin- election should not ruin happiness. Yes, treme, intensifed loyalty and protective- tion, the country has ciples of life and happiness that have been we have been faced with a great hardship ness toward the respective candidates has been in shambles. Tis instilled within us ever since we entered that will, for better or worse, shape lives. made it so that intense blame is placed is a reality that I have this world, everything will be ok. Tere will be people who will see eco- everywhere. No matter which side one written about many I do not claim to have the experience nomic difculty, roadblocks in social rev- was on in this election, blame was passed times before. It is the and wisdom that adults have, but I can olution that pertain directly to their lives, around. Trump supporters blame Hillary reality that a lot of has say that I have already thought a lot in racism, and sexism. Tis country may supporters for standing for someone who been fearing. Yet, in my limited years. I have spent countless sufer. Individuals may sufer. But should they believe to be inadequate and vice ver- this new, uncharted nights lying in my bed, not sleeping, but these obstacles obliterate our long term sa. Te feeling of blame in this situation, THE LIBERAL land that we are calling just thinking. One other happiness? Should the however, is connected to overall negative AGENDA the Trump Age, I have thing I can say is that the man in the oval of- emotions such as anger and sadness. If we come to realize that experiences I have had Obstacles we face should fce destroy positivity do not try and bridge the ever so large gap Jordan Davidson there is a diference have inspired thoughts not kill our happiness. and hope? If there is between who supports who (the reasons Columnist between how America about happiness. Te Hardships we go through one aspect to life I am for which neither side will ever truly un- will survive, and how issue with happiness is are not supposed to make confdent I am right derstand as many have their opinions set the individual will survive. America is the that we never follow its us unhappy in the long about, it is that those in stone) and eliminate the blame factor, representation of a large society’s com- rules. Money, for ex- term. who build you up and animosity will forever place a roadblock munal values, but the individual truly is ample, isn’t supposed support you have more in front of personal happiness. diferent. Te individual shapes America, to be the end-all-be-all of happiness. Ob- strength than those who try and bring So, let’s try and make an efort to not the other way around. Yet, especially stacles we face should not kill our hap- you down. not let the President of the United States in our community here in Exeter, we seem piness. Hardships we go through are not One last aspect to this dilemma of and the nasty afermath of this election to have this idea that the having Donald supposed to make us unhappy in the long connecting internal happiness to the ex- control our inner happiness. We need to Trump as President will afect our happi- term. Tese are just some of the rules we ternal force of the election is blame. Tere put that in the control of those who care ness in our individual lives. Tis is not to have set around happiness. I think I can is no doubt that the country is still to this about us everyday. New laws can change say that many will sufer socially and eco- speak for most people saying that these day split in two regarding who should run lives, but they cannot change one’s out- nomically, but I know that if we try to get are logical parameters. If this is so, this our nation. Tis combined with the ex- look on life. THE EXONIAN SPORTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 11 Boys’ Basketball Triumphs Over The Hill School By BELLA ALVAREZ said. “We showed the perseverance and the will Staf Writer to win on this team.” Grandison was especially proud of Exeter’s competitive drive towards the Exeter boys’ basketball defeated the Hill end of the fourth period. He cited their capacity School in a close game at Babson College, end- to make baskets as crucial to turning the game ing with a score of 59 to 55. Tis marks their around. “We made our shots,” he said. “We got frst win of the season, following another close stopped later in the game.” match against Kimball Union Academy. With regards to the future, Grandison Te Hill School was a particularly impres- hopes that the team will be able to improve their sive rival, with a record of four victories out of transition points. He explained that the players the six games they had played before compet- are more than capable of putting the ball on ing with Exeter. However, post-graduate Jacob the foor, but need to work on uninterrupted Grandison described the win as expected, as scoring. “If we can become a team that executes the team had practiced extensively in the days in the half court and on fast breaks, we will be leading up to the game. “I think we prepared unstoppable,” he said. for the game really well,” Grandison explained. Zhao aspires for the team to be more con- “We had a really good practice the day before.” sistent with their performance, especially afer Upper Brian Zhao concurred with Grandison, a one-point loss against Kimball Union Acad- emphasizing the energy that the team created emy prior to the game at Babson. “I think our from the moment they stepped onto the court. physicality is a big focus,” he said. “We gave up Te players had to work hard to defeat some key ofensive rebounds.” He continued to the Hill School, particularly because of their stress the importance of working on becoming disadvantage in height. Grandison elaborated an elite defensive team in order to bring home on the difculty of overcoming two of the taller the NEPSAC Class A championship. players, whom he estimated to be around 6’8” With a strong start to the season, the team and 7’0”. However, Exeter was able to “hold their hopes to continue with their winning ways. own,” despite being of shorter stature. Zhao also Tis weekend they will face tough competition highlighted the height diference, citing it as an in the Class A Winter Classic. Exeter is one of impressive feat to overcome. “Being an under- the event venues so the team will be playing at sized team in the ultra-competitive NEPSAC, home. Teir frst game will be against Sufeld we fought their size down low,” he said. Academy at 6:00pm. On the next day, the boys Zhao commented on the team’s ability have a doubleheader verse Brunswick and Wil- to come back and score during the last fve liston. Te team hopes to have a solid week of minutes of the game. “We were down by 11,” he practice and go undefeated in the tournament. Senior Mitchell Kirsch surveys the court for his teammates. Rachel Luo/Exonian

Boys’ Swimming Looks To Improve

Upper Jamie Cassidy races to the fnish. Jena Yun/Te Exonian

By ASHLEY LIN the best of races, you can still lean back their progress. of its critical swimmers from last year, Staf Writer on the team.” “We managed to squeak by Cho- it has acquired new and fresh talent. In Suffield is one of the fastest teams ate [who they had lost to earlier in the their first meet of the year against Suf- Exeter boys’ varsity swimming, a in the league and are the favorites to season] for fourth overall at the New field, one of the newcomers, prep Char- team that spends hours practicing in a win this year. The fact that Exeter was England Championships,” senior and lie Venci, placed first in the 100-meter 25-yard pool during the winter, swims able to finish within ten points off their co-captain Joel Lotzkar said, praising butterfly with a time of 54.87 seconds. innumerable laps down the same black tough opponents demonstrates the Exeter’s comeback at Interschols. Another notable race from a young line every day of the week. The team’s team’s potential. The team is working hard to further member of the team was prep Andrew presence is strong on campus. The dis- After three months of two hour its success this season and is continuing Sun’s 50- and 100-meter free, swimming tinguishable chlorine scent follows its practices and back-to-back races last to put in the many hours of practice his 50 in a quick 23.35 seconds. He members wherever they go. The swim- year, the team finished their 2015-16 while finding new ways to improve from secured third and second place respec- ming team spends most of its time to- season with a record of four wins and last year. “I think our main goal is to just tively in those events. With the addition gether in the pool, at daily meals and on six losses. Many of these dual meets kick ourselves back into shape,” Parell of these young and talented swimmers, long bus rides to various meets across were very close, coming down to one said. “So we’re just going to train right the team’s future looks promising. New England. event, with a difference of just a couple through the meets.” When the boys return from break, Because many of the swimmers also of points. Big Red will keep training through they will swim against Brunswick, a play water polo in the fall, the swim The team credited its marginal the Christmas break to maintain their team that has proved to be a formidable team is a very tight-knit group. “We’re losses to a shortage of key swimmers progress from these two weeks back for rival to boys’ water polo in the fall and really close because that’s two seasons on those days. Exeter’s performance at the start of the term. “We are planning to boys’ swimming in the winter. This with the same guys,” upper Jackson Interschols, where they placed in fourth to ramp up practice intensity and have a meet is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7. Parell said. “There’s a really friendly out of eleven schools and defeated tough more focused mindset for practices and “We’re looking forward to swimming atmosphere among the guys. It’s very opponents that they had lost to earlier dual meets,” Lotzkar added. fast for the rest of our season. Go Big supportive, so even when you don’t have in the season, is a clear testament to Although the team has lost several Red,” Lotzkar said. Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice By TAYLOR WALSHE Staf Writer

QB - START: T. Taylor, R. Wilson, C. Palmer SIT: E. Manning, B. Rothlisberger

RB - START: D. Johnson, J. Ajayi, L. Miller SIT: C. Hyde, L. Blount, F. Gore

WR: START: T. Williams, B. Cooks, D. Bryant SIT: A.J. Green, A. Cooper, J. Maclin

TE: START: K. Rudolph, A. Gates, T. Eifert SIT: D. Walker, J. Witten, C. Brate

DST: START: Falcons, Steelers, Cowboys SIT: Jets, Raiders, Eagles

K: START: Anyone but Blair Walsh

*Please keep in mind that this is all speculation 12 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 ExonianSports WRESTLING PREPARES FOR SEASON By CHIM TASIE-AMADI Staf Writer

Tis past season, the Exeter wrestling team surpassed its own expectations as well as their of the coaches. Big Red fnished with a great deal of wins as well as notable performances in the postseason tourna- ments. Te team fnished of the season with a record of eight wins and three losses, including placing 1st at the Northern New England Invitationals, 1st at the Class As, 2nd out of 51 at New Englands and 17th out of 137 teams at Nationals. Tree members of the team, lower Hayden Brown and seniors Joey Rossetti and Quinn Abrams, had par- ticularly outstanding seasons and became All-Americans afer placing at Nationals. Along with other current seniors and Class of 2016 graduates, the three served as powerhouses for the team. “I was defnitely happy with our fnish at the New England tournament, placing frst and being New England Champ. I was hoping to do well at Nationals, and I did that. I became an All- American, but looking ahead I obviously want to move higher up on the podium,” Brown said. “As a team, going into this Upper Kevin Lyskawa grapples with his opponent. Rachel Luo/Te Exonian season, our goal is to do better than last year,” he added, hoping to place in the top of their caliber, but it motivates you,” lower looking to make the most out of this year. mats creates a camaraderie like no other. ten overall at Nationals and win another Cade Napier said. Dave Hudson, the head wrestling coach “I don’t think I’m better than anyone here. New England Championship. Senior A.J. Pedro commented on the said that the team has “a very strong senior We all show up, work everyday and give our In recent years, the wrestling team has fact that a good portion of the wrestling class,” and while they might be graduating all. We’re all in it together and that’s what been taking on many kids who are newer team, comprised of the seniors, will be next year, he has full confidence in the matters,” prep Tyler Morris said. to the sport with reasonable potential to graduating this year. “It’s the last year in Red potential of the team. “We have high ex- Big Red wrestling is defnitely looking help the team grow and cultivate talent. Te for a lot of us on the team and this is prob- pectations for this year and the goal is for forward to an eventful season, the curtain team boasts wrestlers who are nationally ably going to be one of the best teams the everyone to stay healthy and ready so we call for the senior class and an unveiling of acclaimed and are in the best position to school will have. I just think we should all can compete at our best.” hidden talents from the younger wrestlers. help groom upcoming talent. “I was new just enjoy this season and all the guys newer For the team, wrestling is a sport where With the Battle at the Bay Tournament to the sport last year, and being around to the sport should take time to learn and team members share a bond like no other. coming up and the Beast of the East this guys of this level gives you a weird sense enjoy it too,” he said. Looking to the future Going through intense practices and prepa- weekend, the team has a lot to look forward of how good people are. It can be hard to beyond the season, the team will be afected rations for a grueling six minutes where to. Tis season, all members of the team gauge yourself when compared to wrestlers by the loss of its senior class, but they are each person lays down everything on the hope to once again, “Regain the Swamp.”

Boys’ Hockey 3 Girls’ Hockey 1 Boys’ Swimming 88 Weekend Cushing Academy 1 Cushing Academy 3 Sufeld Academy 98 Scoreboard Girls’ Basketball 20 Boys’ Basketball 59 Girls’ Squash 5 Tabor Academy 73 Te Hill School 55 St. Paul’s School 2

Girls’ Hockey Edged By Cushing In Close Game TEAM REMAINS HOPEFUL FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON

By JO DE LA BRUYERE that set the tone for the rest of the period. Big Contributing Writer Red played neatly and aggressively. They had 17 shots on goal, compared with just 10 in the Last Saturday, girls’ hockey traveled to first period. LaBonté and Sydnée Goyer both Cushing Academy. There, a strong Cushing had notable scoring attempts. Despite this squad edged out Big Red 3-1. It was a memora- success, LaBonté remarked that “a few times, ble game for nearly everyone involved. When we just didn’t finish to get the goal.” asked who the opponent was, lower and goalie According to O’Brien, given their stellar Michaela O’Brien replied, “um…Brooks?” performance in the second period, Exeter Having graduated a strong core of seniors “went into the third period thinking we had last spring, girls’ hockey is an exceptionally it in the bag.” This confidence led to the team young team this year. Rather than seeing this losing some of the aggression that had proven as a setback, senior and co-captain Bonnie so valuable just a period earlier. Cushing capi- LaBonté believes that the youth of the team talized on this shift of playing style, scoring has sparked a dramatic increase in team spirit a goal in the first shift. Exeter continued to this year. O’Brien and upper Kaleigh Conte battle, but faced with a few controversial calls echoed this sentiment, describing the team’s and an increasingly energetic Cushing team, positivity and chemistry. O’Brien said, “In the the girls fell short. Cushing hammered home end, we’re all about pack mentality.” a 3-1 victory. The girls carried that mentality onto the Looking back on the game, LaBonté said ice. Prep Cam McCrystal shone in her first that the team “rarely played in our zone and start in net, but the beginning of the first peri- just didn’t generate strong enough offensive od proved to be a rough patch for Exeter. They plays.” This is an issue that girls’ hockey will started off slowly, playing down to a lethargic be focusing on in the practices to come; La- Cushing team. Both teams rallied towards the Bonté hopes that coming off a loss, the team end, with Exeter setting Prep Emma Watson can “bring better intensity to practice.” She up for a beautiful goal. With just a minute left continued, stating that “we played a good in the period, Cushing responded. They tied game. I think we could’ve won, the pucks just the score heading into intermission. didn’t bounce our way.” Exeter found its footing in the second O’Brien reports that the team will certain- Diana Davison/Te Exonian period. Conte, LaBonté and O’Brien agreed ly “channel their frustration into a killer game that the second period was “some of the best against Lawrence Academy this Wednesday.” Upper Johna Vandergraaf skates with the puck. playing the team has done all season.” They The girls will play at home against the Brooks started off with a clean and quick first play School next Saturday.

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G. Hockey Home 2:00 pm

Boys’ Swimming Fantasy Football Start/Sit Boys’ Basketball B. Hockey Home 4:00 pm The boys’ swim team Need help winning Big Red sufered a disap- swam fast in their your Fantasy Football pointing loss to Tabor Track Away 1:00 pm season opener, but fell league? Read more on on Saturday. Read more to Sufeld. More on 11. 11. on 11. B. Basketball Home TBD

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