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The Common Good Alex DiBlasi, '19

his past year if you sexes, ethnicities, socio- ees met daily as one large ety sees in them. Howev- asked to be aware of them. Twatched the news, you economic backgrounds, group where we heard in- er, among the Hispanics, Adeliza Rosario-Vasquez, would think that the ideal and gender identities from spiring speakers like Kim- Asians and whites in the fellow Governor’s partic- of “equality and justice for across America convened berle Crenshaw who is an group, the answers varied ipant, believes, “It was an all” in America is a mere not only to learn how to American civil rights activ- across the spectrum. The amazing experience. It’s illusion and simply does build bridges, but most im- ist and professor at UCLA second group was named crazy how I feel like I know not exist for all citizens. portantly to find their voic- School of Law and Colum- “The Affinity” and consist- someone that I saw for just From rallies with self-pro- es to promote inclusive- bia Law School. Through- ed of about one hundred two days better than most claimed white suprema- ness. Governor’s Academy out the rest of the day we people from the same ra- people at Govs. Unforget- cists marching with Con- was one of many private would break in and out of cial background. We spent table!” The vital message federate and Nazi flags, to schools to send students two smaller groups. One our time together discuss- that echoed throughout law enforcement officers’ and faculty members to group, which was called ing the morning lectures the conference was that “shoot first and ask ques- Anaheim, California for the “The Family”, had rough- and the thought provoking we all have a personal re- tions later” philosophy, annual Student Diversity ly forty students from exercises from our Fami- sponsibility to strive for and politicians and broad- Leadership and the People multi-racial and diverse ly Group. During the three the common good. We casters sexually harassing of Color Conferences. The socioeconomic back- days, we were constantly need to respect people’s subordinates, our great purpose of these confer- grounds. We would have engaged in an open di- differences, empathize country’s moral compass ences is to further devel- open discussions about alogue regarding preva- with their struggles, and is once again being test- op students and faculty racial, gender, and socio- lent social issues. Being a treat people with dignity. ed. Fortunately for us, the with the necessary skills economic inequalities. white, straight male from Seems like a pretty easy National Association of to address rising issues One topic of conversation a financially secure fam- thing to do, right? “Each Independent Schools has in our diverse nation. The was “is your race the most ily, I was a minority at the time a man stands up for remained steadfast on its Governor’s group consist- important thing to you?” conference. Even though an ideal or acts to improve mission to deal with the in- ed of Mr. Taveras, Ms. de The African-American we all attend private high the lot of others or strikes justices in our world by ed- la Guardia, Ms. Kagwa, Dr. participants predominantly schools, our personal out against injustice, he ucating students for global Palmer, Mr. Torsey, Alek answered that being black journeys in life vastly dif- sends forth a tiny ripple of citizenship. On November Davis, Gaele Henry, Ade- was indeed the most im- fer. However, I was never hope.”- Robert Kennedy 29th, 1600 students rep- liza Rosario-Vasquez, and portant thing in their lives made to feel ashamed for resenting different races, myself. All student attend- because that is what soci- my privileges; I was just

Inside The State of College Athletics, Kyra Page 5 Steck, '18 Art, Charlotte Collins, '18 Page 1 The Perfect Combination, Nastasya The Common Good, Alex DiBlasi '19 Page 3 Woodcock, '18 Inside The Effects of Two-Day Shipping, Billy Marella, '19 Page 6 Rose Robinson, '20 Page 2 Music Spotlight: BROCKHAMPTON Chill(in)terviews, Govs Hockey is Here to Play, Ben Eric Miller, '18 Ginsberg, '18 Page 4 Scores Jason's Judgment, Jason Ho '19 Page 2 | The Governor December 14, 2017

Govs Hockey is Here to Play Ben Ginsberg, '18 he hockey season has Tstarted off on a strong note. The returning boys are really stepping up and are bonding together in an effort to continue and move this program forward. The new guys are stepping right in and are adjusting quickly to the fast pace of the league. With a tough schedule ahead of us, the team has a lot of work to do to perform well on a con- sistent basis. With some ob- stacles early on in the season, the team has to remain fo- cused on the end goal. With strong senior leadership, we look forward to continue to make a mark in the ISL and prove to the league that Govs hockey is here to play.

The State of College Athletics Kyra Steck, '18 our favorite college $1.2 billion was donated can have on not only the although they receive $20 ant, life-changing opportu- Ysports team might be to college athletic depart- athletic department but million a year, “we have nities for student-athletes in trouble. Under the new ments or related booster on the educational insti- zero room for error.” Athlet- on and off the field.” The GOP tax bill that has al- clubs. While this amount tution itself. LSU receives ic directors, including Katra GOP tax bill, if passed, will ready passed in the House is shocking, it has come more than $60 million an- of UVA, have already be- undoubtedly hinder these of Representatives, dona- to be the norm for higher nually in seat-licenses do- gun lobbying and showing opportunities and an ath- tions fans make to college education sports teams - nations. If Bajika’s calcula- support against this sec- lete’s ability to pursue their athletic teams would no 2015 was the fourth time tions are correct - that is, tion of the tax reform bill, passions. As the Senate longer be tax deductible. As in five years where total if donations drop by even fearing that their athletes prepares to debate the of now, the donations that donations reached higher 20% - the $10 million the will face its consequences. bill, and therefore the fate colleges require fans make than $1 billion, according Tigers contribute to LSU’s Munson states, “on the sur- of university-level athlet- to buy top-tier football or to the Council for Aid to academic pursuits would face it may look like, ‘Oh, a ics, they will hopefully find basketball tickets are 80% Education.If these con- be erased. Robert Munson, bunch of rich people don’t common ground on this tax deductible - mean- tributions are not longer their athletic director, ad- get a tax deduction,’ but issue, because Republi- ing that 80% of what they considered tax exempt, mits “that is a number we what it’s really going to do can or Democrat, Alabama contribute will be subtract- that $1 billion will rapid- cannot possibly absorb.” is hurt athletes.” For many Crimson Tide or North Car- ed from a donor’s taxable ly decline. Jon Bakija, an UVA, likewise, is heavily students, athletics are a olina Tar Heels, we all love income. Along with ticket economist at Williams Col- dependent on seat-license defining element of their our college sports teams. sales and money earned lege, calculated that giving donations, and still needs college experience. As the from media rights, contri- will likely drop by 20-30% millions in student fees to University of Pittsburgh butions made to buy in-de- as a result. Louisiana State cover its cost. Dirk Kats- athletic director Heather mand seats is the main University and University tra, the executive director Lyke said, college athlet- revenue stream for college of Virginia are prime ex- of the Virginia Athletics ics “provide a vital form of athletics. In 2015 alone, amples of the effects this Foundation, reveals that support and create import-

Scores Basketball: Roxbury Latin (Away): Loss, 55- Hockey: Boys JV vs. Rox- 57 bury Latin (Away): Girls JV vs. BB&N Loss, 31-48 (Away): Win, 10-0 Girls JV vs. Milton Boys Varsity vs. (Home): Loss, 21- Milton Academy 42 (Away): Loss, 2-7 Boys Varsity vs. December 14, 2017 The Governor Page 3 |

The Effects of Two-Day Shipping Billy Marella, '19 nline shopping has sive change. Due to new is now an increasing pres- methods of shipping, box- ping generally has lower Obeen on the rise. In surveillance technologies sure to ship products faster, es wait to be shipped until carbon emissions than fact, the United States known as ELDs (Electronic even in terrible conditions. as many products as can traditional shopping. How- Postal Service has stated Logging Devices), truck- Truckers, who would oth- fit in each truck are ready. ever, when this shipping is that their total deliveries ing companies are able to erwise be able to choose However, as customers rushed, it becomes much have increased by around monitor the speed, loca- when to put in the majority increasingly expect light- worse for the environment. 65% since 2009. Due to tion and status of a trucker of their hours of driving (in ning-fast delivery, these The best step you can take services provided by Am- at any given moment. To order to ship the products trucks are forced to hit the is to be more thoughtful azon and other companies, take advantage of this new when conditions are saf- road without having com- of how you get your prod- we have grown increas- technology, federal regu- er), are now forced to drive pletely filled. This inefficien- ucts delivered. Sometimes, ingly accustomed to free, lations have been put into even when roads are un- cy in packaging leads to it is very important to re- two-day shipping. It has place that force truckers safe. If the trucker is tired more trucks unnecessarily ceive what you’ve order become the gold stan- to work on a timely basis or sick, they can not stop being put on the road. Sim- as quickly as possible, but dard and is often expected during closely-monitored without losing pay. The ilarly, the ability to return a many times that is not the from customers. Howev- hours. In theory, this prac- combination of ELDs and product after a limited time case. In these cases, con- er wonderful it may seem, tice would prohibit truck- Two-Day shipping leaves promotes excessive ship- sider the benefits of wait- two-day shipping causes ers from working incredi- truckers in an unsafe and ping and allows customers ing a few more days for distress for truckers and bly long hours, eliminating unfair situation. to be even more wasteful. your package. a large increase in green- the great threat of trucker Another major issue Although it might house gas emissions. fatigue. However, with the with Two-Day shipping is now seem that online The trucking indus- rise of two-day shipping, the environmental impact it shopping should be avoid- try is undergoing a mas- this is not the case. There leaves behind. In standard ed at all costs, online shop-

Music Spotlight: BROCKHAMPTON Eric Miller, '18 hen you think of the line music forum KanyeToThe, Brockhampton’s music is emotions behind disappoint- nered them a huge amount Wterm “boy band,” you they began to collaborate as diverse as its members, ing his parents in his career of attention this year, and de- probably think of a group of online with many talent- creating music inspired choices. Dom McLennon, a servedly so. With rap music photogenic young men who ed artists from all different by genres like metal, pop, rapper in the group, discuss- becoming increasingly satu- crank out safe, generic radio backgrounds. After gaining country, and dancehall in es his struggles with body rated with many of the same hits. The likes of One Direc- ten new members from this, their Saturation and dysmorphia and self-harm in topics, beats, and styles, it is tion and NSync may come the group decided to move Saturation II, both released in songs such as “TRIP”. Ameer ironic that two albums with to mind. This stereotype is in together, settling in Los 2017. Members aren’t afraid Vann, who formed one fifth of the name Saturation offer one that Brockhampton, a Angeles in 2015. Some new to talk in-depth about the the original group, frequently something completely differ- self-described “All-American members include Jabari unique challenges they have raps about his experiences ent to listeners. Brockhamp- Boy Band,” hopes to break. Manwa, a producer from Gre- faced throughout their lives, growing up in a drug and ton is a breath of fresh air in nada, William “Merlyn” Wood, regardless of what is deemed crime-infested Houston, and the genre, and with its third The hip hop group was a rapper from Ghana, vocalist acceptable in hip hop mu- Matt Champion, another , Saturation III, arriving started in San Marcos, Texas Ciarán “bearface” McDonald, sic. Kevin often illustrates his founding member, condemns December 15th, the group by Ian Simpson (commonly from Belfast, Ireland, and pro- struggles as a bisexual artist rape culture in “JUNKY”. is on track to keep pushing known as ) ducer Romil Hemnani, from in a very homophobic genre. boundaries in the foreseeable and four high school friends South Windsor, Connecticut. Merlyn Wood discusses the Brockhampton’s fearlessness future. in 2013. After joining the on- very subtle but powerful as a rap collective has gar- Page 6 | The Governor December 14, 2017 Judge Jason: Clinton's Failed Rhetoric Jason Ho, '19 Why did Hillary Clinton vague and bland. The strive for on behalf of the lose the election? This word choices that Clinton American people, was is the question that has used, “tomorrow”, “fam- replaced by “safeguard- baffled pundits and jour- ilies”, “protecting” and ing American democracy nalists alike over the past “fixing” could arguably and core values” - the year. The Democratic be found in the mani- change in wording being candidate’s failed run for festo of every elected undoubtedly a retort to the White House contin- official. Which politician the populism inspired by ues to spawn countless exactly doesn’t believe Trump. When the prima- post-mortem analysis on in an enduring economy ry race against Bernie what happened. While or strong families? In- Sanders became tighter most observers credit stead of being the at- than expected, Clinton the unexpected defeat tention-grabbing feature stopped focusing on the to a mélange of Russian of Clinton’s campaign “Four Fights” completely. meddling and misogyny, as it was supposed to, Instead, she switched to the cause of her Water- the slogan “Four Fights” a theme of casting her- loo lies deep within the suffered the same fate self as “not a single-is- omy and immigration from the very beginning candidate herself. Fueled as the rest of Clinton’s sue candidate”, mocking than gender issues. In when he descended by political expedience, tedious announcement Sander’s obsession with fact, the phrase “I’m with his golden escalator to Clinton’s phony rhetoric speech: forgotten for the “one percent”. Later Her”, used extensively announce his presiden- on the campaign trail good. In an age where attempts at revitalizing during the Democratic tial bid. Throughout the crippled her chances of Americans are increas- the campaign slogan National Convention, primary race and into securing the Oval Of- ingly fed up with dys- failed miserably as well. was deemed so “phony” the general election, fice from the beginning functional political norms “Love Trumps Hate” by Bernie Sanders that Trump’s fundamental till the bitter end. From and stagnation, it is not looks more like a clever he reportedly refused to messages, that of nos- the day Hillary Clinton hard to see why Clin- play on words than a utter those words at the talgia, nationalism and announced her presi- ton’s dull rhetoric failed genuine moral conviction. end of a TV commercial dissatisfaction with the dential bid in April 2015, to resonate with voters. And as pundits quickly in which he endorsed establishment, did not her campaign struggled To add insult to injury, the pointed out, it could be the ex-first-lady over buckle an iota when with putting forward an “Four Fights” message easily misread as Love Trump. Clinton’s failure under fire from various effective slogan. Cycling kept changing during Trump’s Hate. The law of throughout the campaign candidates. Ingeniously through dozens of official the course of the cam- primacy dictates that the to stick to a single selling capturing and combining and unofficial catch- paign, leaving voters first word people read point and hitting it home these powerful emotions, phrases, Clinton settled bewildered as to what tends to leave a greater speaks truth to the na- the Make America Great on the term “Four Fights”, she actually wanted to impression than subse- ture of her candidacy. Again slogan accompa- referring to her four ob- accomplish as President. quent ones. In this case, “She tries to be all things nied Trump wherever he jectives of building “the In response to Trump’s from a purely literal point to all people” - critiqued campaigned. His nick- economy of tomorrow”, candidacy, Clinton re- of view, Trump (in both the Boston Globe. In- name for Clinton, “Crook- “strengthening families”, worded the third “fight” senses of the word) was deed, the absence of a ed Hilary”, stuck with “protecting America from from “protecting America associated more with consistent core message voters as they went to threats” and “fixing the from threats” to “main- love than with hate, even reveals a career politi- the ballot on election day. political system”. While all taining American global though, given the larg- cian who lacked genuine One could not hold a dis- four are legitimate policy leadership” - a rebuke er political context, one principles or passionate course on Clinton’s char- goals based on sound to Trump’s isolationist understands the slogan beliefs. A series of awk- acter without the phrase governing principles, stance. “Fixing the polit- intended to suggest the ward slogans invented “Crooked Hilary” coming one could not help but ical system” - the fourth exact opposite. The “I’m solely to serve her im- to mind. On the other find these terms to be “fight” and reform that with Her” slogan was a mediate political needs hand, Clinton tried to call incredibly hackneyed, Clinton once swore to catastrophe as well. Not destroyed Clinton’s trust- Trump a “loose cannon”, only isn’t there any room worthiness as a candi- a “divider-in-chief” and a for “us”, the American date. Voters could not “bigot”, all of which were people, in that slogan, but discern the real Clinton reasonable criticisms the intentional use of a behind a veil of insincere of Trump’s behavior, yet feminine pronoun unnec- rhetoric. Compare this none of which was pierc- essarily elevates the is- to Donald Trump’s Make ing enough to do the sue of Clinton’s gender to America Great Again same damage as the in- the forefront of an elec- slogan. This clean and famous “Crooked Hilary” tion in which most voters instantly recognizable epitaph did. were clearly more con- catchphrase embodied cerned about the econ- the spirit of his campaign Of course, Clinton’s mis- December 14, 2017 The Governor Page 5 | takes went far beyond a was right. Clinton chose simple failure to be con- political expediency over The Perfect Combination sistent in her message. consistency, and paid Nastasya Woodcock, '18 Unlike Obama, she was dearly for the mistake. unable to inspire a large More than anything, Clin- turnout among minority ton’s failed rhetoric was The sunlight poured down onto her face. The concrete and young voters; and the cause of her defeat. floor smelled of blood, sweat and tears. Tulle flew around her unlike Bill Clinton, she As both parties prepare poised hips. The years of labor and pain she had endured were barely made any ef- for the 2018 mid-term torturous. All the pain. All the suffering. But it was worth it. For forts to woo blue-collar elections, one could only workers who have been hope that politicians have the few minutes of glory. It was worth it. Everything was worth harmed by globalization learnt their lessons. it. and immigration. Don- A grand jeté, a pas de bourrée, an échappé, a retiré: a ald Trump made a bet early on in his campaign leap, a step, a jump and a stance. that only a fiery rhetoric Her feet hit the floor. Tears spilled. Sweat flowed. Ap- backed up by a steadfast plause sounded. agenda would carry the The perfect combination. day in swing states. He

This fall, I got the opportunity to do a Special Activity in Studio Art. I focused on drawings of female anatomy and facial structure. I used charcoal, acrylic and oil paint, and carved linoleum block prints. I loved having the opportunity to try new things in art, especially printmaking, which is something I wouldn’t have had the time to do otherwise. Although printmaking was challenging for me, I found that I really enjoy it. I loved the freedom provided by the Special Activity, as I was able to work in the Studio during any time of the day. Although I have done JV Volleyball ev- ery other fall, I’d definitely say that my Special Activity in Studio Art was a worthwhile way to spend my senior fall. 8 1 '

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This year, for every issue of What is your earliest physics you will. What is your earliest Do you want to elabo- the newspaper I’ll be con- memory? How would you de- memory? rate at all or just leave ducting two interviews; Earliest memory... Prob- scribe the way you My earliest memory would it there? one with a staff/faculty ably... Waking up from a want to live your life? be when I was much Umm... I think that's suf- member and one with a nightmare and having Will Probably without regrets younger and when I used ficient. member of the student tell me to shut up in bed. but that's not realistic. to live in Hungary and... Would you rather be body. What makes these What is one word you think What is one thing that When my brother buried able to speak every interviews chill? These other people describe you made you smile today? me in the sandbox at our language or play every two people are random- as? I destroyed Kelly's high apartment. instrument? ly selected. By random, I Ummm... Reserved. score in a game on her What is one word you Speak every language. mean I walk into the dining Friend: that's true. computer. think other people de- What is one of your fa- hall when I feel like it and How would you want scribe you as? vorite memories from interview who ever is there people to describe you? As I found myself in the Umm... Outgoing. high school? and whoever doesn’t look Probably the same way. library stressing (about How would you want Graduating. too busy. I also make up That's how I would de- finishing this article), I people to describe Is there any reason these questions about ten scribe myself. Reserved. found the perfect oppor- you? why that's up there for minutes before I have the What is your favorite tunity to have a faculty/ Kind and outgoing, prob- you? first interview. Some of the book? staff interview when I ably. I think because I was questions are silly, some of Favorite book... I don't read looked over at the front What is your favorite looking forward to col- them go deeper. They are too much, but probably desk. I then found myself book? lege... I was ready to “chill” questions because The Things They Carried. sharing a relaxed conver- Uh oh... hmm... favorite move on. these are conversational That was a good book. sation with Ms. Bennett book is probably Outland- How do you describe topics. They’re the kinds of What cartoon charac- as I got to know a kind, er. the way that you want things you somehow find ter do you identify with approachable member of Is there a reason it's to live your life? yourself engaging in con- most? the community I hadn’t your favorite? Tricky one... How would I versation with your friends Cartoon character? Prob- known before. I really like historical fic- want to live my life... Free about, or thinking about in ably Tom from Tom and tion. to be able to make the the shower. I want to share Jerry. What cartoon charac- choices I want to make... the voices of people in the Why do you identify ter do you identify with Fun and adventurous . community, whether they with Tom? most? What is one thing that are ones we hear often or I don't know... He tries de- Judy Jetson. made you smile today? not often enough. I want spite not being able to get Why her? Oh my God, I have to to break down some bar- Jerry ever... he keeps go- (Laughing) I have no idea remember my day! Let's riers to learn things about ing for it and I admire that. why. I just haven't seen see... (Laughing) I can't people I wouldn’t learn (To friend:) Are you judg- her in a long time and her even remember what I otherwise and to invite ing me right now? name popped into my did today, why is this so the paper’s readers to do Do you believe in a high- head. challenging... I would say the same. Maybe you’ll er power? Do you believe in a having lunch with one of find that someone in here Yes. But I don't think that higher power? my good friends. seems pretty chill. it’s any we believe in. Yes. Would you rather be Recently, Matt Nekoros- able to speak every lan- ki was kind enough to let guage or play every in- me interview him as he strument? Love read- ate lunch. Although it was Speak every language. a rather short interview, it Is there a reason why ing about was a good one. (And a you would choose that great opportunity to get to over the other? Governor's know the brother of one of I just think when I'm older my best friends.) it would be cooler and it students? would be more flexible in the real world. Follow What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? Humans of High school? Friend: Kiss a girl. Govs on (To friend: *explicit con- tent*)...Get an A+ in a instagram! class… Probably never go- ing to happen but... Friend: If you have Scheintaub for