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“Te Oldest Preparatory School Newspaper in America” Vol. CXL, Number 1 Tursday, January 11, 2018 Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire PEA Grapples Tom Steyer ‘75 With Seasonal Campaigns to Impeach Trump MoodBy EMILY Disorder KANG By SHIVANI TRIPATHI and RACHEL WON and ANGELE YANG Staf Writers Staf Writers

Students accustomed to warm weather Hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer ‘75 and blue skies find a change of pace during launched a campaign to impeach President New England’s winter season. Exonians Trump in October. Since then, Steyer has returned from winter break in the midst spent over $20 million funding advertise- of a blizzard– one of the worst in Exeter’s ments aimed towards the American public history. While the majority of students en- that encourage people to sign his petition joyed the subsequent snow day by relaxing for impeachment. His controversial cam- and spending time with friends, for a select paign has amassed more than 4 million few, this event only signaled the beginning signatures. In 2013, Steyer founded Next- of a season-long suffering. Gen America—originally called NextGen Seasonal affective disorder is a type of Climate—a political organization focused depression related to changes in seasons, on fghting for environmental issues, im- most often occuring during the winter migrant rights, affordable health care, months. According to Dr. Thurber from prosperity and equality. the Counseling and Psychological Services In his advertisement, Steyer said that in the Lamont Health Center, “Many peo- he launched the impeachment campaign ple feel a dip in their mood when they ex- because he believes that Trump is a “clear ercise less and have less exposure to light.” and present danger who is mentally unsta- Also known as seasonal depression, some ble and armed with nuclear weapons.” He students within the Exeter campus suffer accused Trump of serious crimes, including from this disorder. “taking money from foreign governments, Upper Elizabeth Yang first discov- obstructing justice at the FBI and bringing ered she had seasonal affective disorder us to the brink of nuclear war.” Steyer’s after coming to Exeter. “Prep winter was Lowers Biance Lee and Tien Duong play in the snow. See page 3. Helena Chen/Te Exonian advertisements have been displayed in probably one of the worst few months of some of the most prominent venues in the my entire life,” Yang said. “The cold and olate and read a book,” said Pinciaro. spectrum indoor lights.” Medical Director country, including Times Square. the darkness made me want to stay in my The health center currently has mea- Dr. Myra Citrin agreed, saying “We tend to Steyer believes Trump to be dangerous room all the time, so I spent my prep win- sures in place for students that suffer from see more kids seeking appointments with and unft, and his administration to be law- ter, when I was supposed to be going out this disorder. According to Dr. Thurber, our counseling staff during the long, dark, less. Some examples include his attitude and still meeting people and spending time seasonal affective disorder is highly treat- winter months as well. However, as Dr. towards ofshore drilling, immigrants and with others, alone in my room trying to do able. The main treatment methods are Thurber states, few meet criteria for sea- a fair electoral process. work. But mostly, I was just really sad.” For exercise and exposure to full-spectrum sonal affective disorder.” As of now, Steyer said that the cam- Yang, seasonal affective disorder impacted lights, which are now far less expensive While seasonal affective disorder af- paign is “building momentum in a variety not only her mood, but her ability to inter- than before, thanks to LED technology. Dr. fects only a few members of the Exeter of ways.” Along with the 4.2 million people act with people. Thurber recommends that “anyone who population, many students suffer from a who have signed the online petition, the Lower Lilly Pinciaro frequently no- feels a dip in their mood that has persist- lack of energy or change in mood with the campaign has garnered more support from ticed symptoms of seasonal affective disor- ed for multiple days or has affected their coming of winter term. “I definitely used congress. A month ago, 58 members of der in a close friend. “I can sort of sense a functioning should consider making an to get sadder in the winter all the time. It’s Congress voted in favor of impeachment, depression in her—not really a depression, appointment with one of the clinicians in really cold outside and I would expect that a drastic uptick in support for impeach- but there’s a certain sadness. She never Counseling & Psychological Services.” people are at least a bit sad,” senior Vivi ment compared to when the campaign frst wants to go out for dinner—she just wants However, seasonal affective disorder Kraus said. “It’s definitely harder in the started. “I think we’re changing the national to stay in her room and watch TV,” she is not as prevalent as one might think. winter than other terms.” debate because we’re seeing a debate on the said. Pinciaro believes that other students “Only a handful of students meet criteria Upper Chandler Jean-Jacques agreed ftness of this president on a daily basis, on campus may have a similar problem, for Seasonal Affective Disorder each win- with Kraus’s sentiments. “Especially at Ex- with the White House pushing back in what with the winter weather giving little reason ter,” Thurber said. “But we all benefit from eter, it gets really cold and that may affect I would think of in a somewhat panicked to go outside. “I think the winter makes ev- maintaining our exercise routines and people,” she said. “The dark clouds make mode,” he explained. “Tere are a number eryone want to relax inside with hot choc- getting some exposure to sunlight or full- DEPRESSION, 2 STEYER, 2 Kathryn Edin PEA Students Speaks About Prepare for Poverty in U.S. MLK Events By CHARLOTTE LISA By VIRGINIA LITTLE and SAMANTHA WEIL and NIKITA THUMMALA Staf Writers Staf Writers

“Once you have a passion, the ques- On the third Monday of every January, tion becomes, how do you fnd a mission?” America remembers Reverend Dr. Martin asked acclaimed author, Princeton Uni- Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday. Te versity sociology professor and researcher day is set aside for people to celebrate the life Kathryn Edin at Tuesday’s assembly. She and accomplishments of the extraordinary captivated the audience with captivating American civil rights leader. The Exeter stories of the impoverished people and community will gather on Friday, Jan. 12, families that she has been studying over not only to celebrate Dr. King, but to spend the course of a decade, as well as her own Author and sociologist Kathryn Edin talks about U.S. poverty. Reina Matsumoto/Te Exonian the day listening, learning and discussing journey in fnding a passion and pursuing impoverished teenagers transitioning refected Edin. race, justice and human equality on campus it as a career. into adulthood. Edin’s most recent book Edin remembered completing her and beyond. Edin began her talk by explaining her $2.00 A Day: Living on Almost Nothing in book and reading it to one of the subjects Tis year, the events will focus on the winding career path. She was attending America, examines impoverished Ameri- she had written about. Te subject told barriers between groups and how, both on college in Chicago, when her sociology can families’ struggle to survive on a mere Edin, “It’s like a dream come true. I never and of campus, students, faculty and staf professor ofered to grant students with two dollars a day. Te book chronicles the thought my sufering would mean any- can work to create a more inclusive society. extra credit if they interned at the local research and travels of Edin and her co- thing; now it does.” Afer listening to a panel of speakers includ- public housing project, Cabrini-Green author Luke Shaefer across the country, According to Religion Instructor and ing this year’s keynote speaker, Lourdes Homes. Edin said that she immediately investigating extreme poverty in modern Assembly Coordinator Kathleen Brown- Ashley Hunter—a transgender woman of raised her hand and was “utterly fasci- America. back, $2.00 A Day was chosen by Exeter color—students will participate in various nated” by the culture at the Homes. Both in her book and in her speech, townspeople for the One Town One Book workshops that will address topics pertain- Tis internship led Edin to realize the Edin disclosed not only the undeniable program, which prompted Edin to visit ing to this theme. In response to student extreme poverty that millions around the and overwhelming statistics of her re- Exeter to speak about her research and feedback, MLK Committee organizers said country deal with. She originally worked search, but also related personal experi- writing processes. Spanish Instructor there will be more workshops than usual with the elderly and eventually worked ences of those who participated in her Gaye Vorkink, who attended both the as- in order to keep them smaller and more with families and children. “I soon saw study. sembly and the Latin Study lunch and read interactive. that the system these kids were inter- At her Latin Study lunch that afer- Edin’s book for the program, described the Te organization of important events meshed in was arguably as bad as if the noon, Edin stressed the importance of book as “profoundly moving.” such as these is no small feat. Only two weeks system did not intervene at all,” she said. “handing over the microphone” to those In response to Dr. Edin’s assembly, afer last year’s MLK Day, members of the Edin proceeded to obtain her doctor- living in extreme poverty, articulating many students lef with a new perspective MLK Day committee assembled to refect ate degree from Northwestern University their experiences, which ofen go ignored on poverty in America and a new interest on the day and the impact of its activities. and became a sociologist focused on wel- and unheard. “[In the book,] we try to use for enacting change. “We discuss what we want to do diferently fare, economic survival strategies and as much of their own voices as possible,” ASSEMBLY, 2 MLK DAY, 2

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Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/theexonian 2 THE EXONIAN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 Four Million Citizens Sign NextGen America Petition Continued from STEYER, 1 impeach Trump. ings.” Upper Chandler Jean-Jacques echoed isholm noted that Trump’s impeachment Lawani mentioned that he supports Reyes’s sentiments, saying that impeaching wouldn’t afect Exeter individually. “An of things that have happened that bolster the increase in discussion about Trump’s Trump wouldn’t solve the problems in the impeachment of Donald Trump would our case that Trump is dangerous and that policies. “The campaign itself to me Trump administration. have huge efects on the whole country,” he he is unft for ofce. We’re trying to acti- instantiates the role of a citizen in our Steyer addressed these concerns, say- noted. “I can’t really see how PEA would vate and enable the voice of the American democracy. Amid responses to Trump’s ing that “we need to solve the problem be afected in any particular way, though people.” presidency, calling for increasing violence at hand” and to worry about a Pence there would be a collective sigh of relief Steyer also noted that his time at and censorship, both antithetical to funda- presidency aferwards. “Impeachment is until Mike Pence is inaugurated.” Exeter affected his impeachment cam- mental American principles, it is refresh- a long educational process that inherently At the same time, Jean-Jacques said paign. Prior to becoming Student Council ing to hear someone using the channels must end,” he explained. “If you’re going to that if people found out about the cam- President, he participated in a strike where outlined in the Constitution for citizens remove the President of the United States, paign, they would fnd his work “inspir- students didn’t attend class to protest the to efect change in government,” he said. It cannot be done without the awareness ing” because he is an Exeter alumnus. “It’s Vietnam war. “Te frst year I was there was “Not by vigilante violence, nor by shutting and education and the will of the American interesting because it makes me think that highly political and there was a traumatic opinions, but by using facts and logic, as people.” He went on to describe the impact somebody I go to school with could do rif between the faculty and the students,” presented in [Steyer’s campaign] video, to of Trump’s potential impeachment on his something similar to this in the future,” he said. “Te idea of rebelling against an convince a populace and, through this, our successor. “It’s not like fring a mid-level she said. “Especially because he was in the entrenched, national leader or leadership is legislature.” executive in a company. It’s a gigantic up- same shoes as we are in now.” something that was actually part and parcel Along with his headline-grabbing plan heaval in the United States of America, Before graduating from Exeter, Steyer of being an Exonian in the early ’70s.” to impeach the president, Steyer and his it leaves the country in a diferent place found some words of inspiration on a He went on to describe the “extraordi- organization, NextGen America, are using from where we started,” he said. “It would plaque in the Assembly Hall that says: nary” opportunities and facilities students other channels to afect the current politi- leave anybody who’s the next president in “Exeter is not a warm nest.” at Exeter have. “With that incredible op- cal climate. In last year’s Virginia election, a diferent place, he or she, than when the “[Tose words tell] the meaning of an portunity and incredible gif comes with, NextGen America reportedly helped to process began.” Exeter education…and what is expected in my mind, an equal amount of respon- register more than 20,000 voters, an efort Lawani also disagreed with the cam- from graduates once they go out into so- sibility,” he said. “My hope in any critical, that will be expanded to ten states and over paign video’s facts and logic about Trump’s ciety and start to live adult lives,” he said. national debate like this one, is that the 250,000 voters this year. Steyer announced inadequacy. “Tough I believe Trump’s “So when I think about the meaning of an students at Exeter and the faculty at Exeter on Monday his plan to contribute another behavior and speech to be at times shock- Exeter education, it is what you’re learning will realize that they are in a privileged $30 million to get young voters participat- ingly brutish, few of his actions have been here as a student. And when I was a stu- position and their responsibility is to be ing in the upcoming midterm elections. really harmful to the populace, and none dent, there is inherent bargain that if you’re especially responsible citizens.” Considering the Exeter community’s illegal,” he said. “Te Russian collusion is going to get this great deal, you are then Despite the nation’s recent interest in great tendency to discuss political events, yet to be proved and until then the stan- going to go out and ‘strike some shrewd his campaign, many Exeter students are English Instructor Mercedes Carbonell dard of innocent until proven guilty should blows for civilization.’ Tat’s the deal.” not aware of his activism. Exeter’s Demo- described the silence as a perplexing be duly applied. His foreign policy, though When asked what students should do cratic Club hasn’t afliated its aims with absence. “I don’t even know if [Steyer’s characterized by the same brutishness and to support his campaign, Steyer said, “Our Steyer’s campaign and has not discussed campaign is] an influence, negative or aggression, is defensible and to me, in the solution to every one of these political Steyer’s eforts during weekly club meet- positive,” Carbonell said. “I’ve not have case of the recent Jerusalem move, some- problems, including impeachment, is more ings. “In general we’re focusing more on any students mention anything about times advisable.” democracy. If you look at our organization, campaigning for Democrats, not trying to him.” She also acknowledged that although Though news of Steyer’s campaign we are all about grassroots. We are all about impeach Trump or get other Republicans Steyer’s ideas are “visible” on campus, his has not reached everyone on campus, the enabling the will and voice of Americans out of ofce,” co-head Bryce Morales said. campaign isn’t “gaining any traction from possibility of Trump’s impeachment has to be joined together to get done what we “We’ve talked a little about politicians’ the student body.” received some support. “If the Mueller need to get done.” personal lives, such as Al Franken and Roy Steyer’s aim to impeach Trump has investigation produces evidence of high Steyer encouraged Exonians to be- Moore, but not in terms of Steyer trying sparked varying opinions from those aware crimes and misdemeanors on the part come more involved community members. to impeach Trump.” In Morales’s opinion, of his campaign. “If we impeach Trump, of Donald Trump, then I hope he will “Do the things that good citizens do which there isn’t enough evidence concerning Mike Pence will become President,” lower be impeached,” Republican Club adviser is be informed, be engaged, write letters Russian collusion or a “lack of ftness” to Cristal Reyes said. “So I have mixed feel- Townley Chisholm said. However, Ch- and participate if you’re eligible to vote.” Students Battle with Weather-Induced Afective Disorder Continued from DEPRESSION, 1 are often very demanding because the much hide from everyone if you wanted Sophie Faliero, whose mother bought winter season is the off season for a lot of to—and that’s what I did. I couldn’t make her a “happy light” after reading sev- you sadder than seeing sunlight every- people so they take harder classes,” Pin- strong relationships prep fall so there eral articles about its benefits—among day.” ciaro says. wasn’t really anyone looking out for me those including natural sunlight and One of the most commonly cited Going forward, students still have or noticing.” vitamin D that is essential during the reasons for this seasonal depression is varying opinions on the topic of seasonal Yang believes that if the health cen- winter. According to Faliero, “The light the cold and dreary weather associated affective disorder becoming a problem ter were to reach out more and spread actually made me a bit happier. I guess with New Hampshire. Prep Bea West in the Exeter community. Kraus believes awareness of seasonal affective disor- the studies are true. The light itself was thinks that where students come from that seasonal affective disorder is not an der, the experiences that she had to go white and I know some people really like could affect their susceptibility to sea- illness all together, and therefore not a through could be prevented for other yellow lights but the white lights worked sonal depression. “The weather would significant problem. “I wouldn’t say that students. “Because seasonal affective dis- for me. Especially doing homework with probably affect me more because I’m seasonal affective disorder is an actual order is so internal and so hidden, pos- it.” Faliero continues to say that a “happy from Houston, Texas,” she said. On the thing, but I would agree that the weath- sibly being more informative about it— light” could definitely help students with other hand, prep Morgan Lee from New er does affect students at Exeter,” says maybe holding a forum or some kind of seasonal affective disorder, and recom- York said, “Being sad in the winter isn’t Kraus. means to make people aware before it ac- mends it for those that are more upset in just a new phenomenon that occurs here Yang, from her experience, believed tually starts happening would be helpful the winter than in other terms. at Exeter so it isn’t a special problem for otherwise. “I feel like seasonal affective so that students know they have places Finding an effective way that per- me.” disorder could become a big problem and people to go see for help,” Yang says. sonally works to combat winter blues is In addition to the stark weather here at Exeter especially because Exeter’s Until the health center finds an ef- the key to staying positive, productive conditions, Pinciaro suggests that an winters are so harsh,” she said. “Exeter fective method of spreading knowledge and social during these colder months, increase in coursework could also ex- is a big enough school where people are about seasonal depression, students are and all Exonians are welcomed and en- plain why winter term may be harder for able to recede into themselves and peo- left to resort to their own methods of couraged to seek help and guidance from many. “Our classes [during the winter] ple won’t notice because you can pretty treatment. This was the case for upper the Lamont Health Center.

ContinuedKathryn from ASSEMBLY, 1 Edingood Sheds light on a problem Light we don’t usually onabout Inequalitythat population as well after with there is a problemAssembly that we need to see much about. I think it’s enlightening this and consider ways that they fix.” Senior Emily Green was stunned by regarding this new subset of poverty.” could possibly take action,” she said. Vorkink was also inspired by the the statistics that Edin brought to light. Vorkink hopes tangible action results Others appreciated Edin’s usage fervor that Edin brings to her work and “Tere’s kind of a hidden America that a from Edin’s research. “I hope that her of both personal stories and factual hopes that this will in turn motivate lot of people don’t see [and] haven’t been book is on every senator’s desk and that evidence to persuade the audience. “I students who do not know yet what their exposed to. I think the statistic that 3.5 they’re going to wake up and know that liked her emphasis on grounding an- purpose is. “I always encourage my stu- million children will be living under that we have to do something for the people ecdotes with the statistics. Because so dents to come to these because they never two dollar a day line in the United States in this country,” Vorkink said. often we vow to the most exciting, or know when they’re going to find their is pretty astounding, considering what Upper Alayna D’Amico considered most emotionally impactful stories,” passion too! Hearing somebody like her perceptions of the U.S. are,” she said. Exeter’s own population living below the Vorkink said. “But when we see that is inspirational,” she said. Edin also hopes Upper Bryce Morales shared a similar poverty line. “This assembly definitely they are a part of a huge trend, that that as students transition into their ca- sentiment. “I thought the assembly was could change some people’s opinions… actually helps solve problems more reers that they too “have a mission, and fascinating,” he said. “I thought it shed [Exonians] might become more aware effectively,and really establish that not just a job.”

ContinuedStudents from MLK, 1 to Examineof justice, human rights and “Walls, race,” Carbonell in recent Borders years. “Having students and on stage forBoundaries” each member of the community. “[Tis and what emerged that we want to consider said. reading what they’ve written or things they day] is important because there are students as we move into creating the program for Upper Elizabeth Yang, a member of connect with, I thought, was extremely pow- who care, who are mobilizing, who want the next year,” says Mercedes Carbonell, the MLK Day Committee, described this erful last year. I don’t feel like reading statis- to have open conversations, who are com- one of the chairs of this year’s board. As the year’s goal. “With this year’s theme being tics is necessarily the best way to get people mitted to justice, who are collaborating in board is composed of students and faculty, ‘Walls, Borders and Boundaries’ especially, thinking and talking, so it didn’t seem too beautiful ways,” Carbonell said. “My hope is the ideas for improvement are diverse. For our assemblage of workshops covers various motivational from my viewpoint,” she said. we may all have a moment when something example, this year, students will be required identity factors that create divides beyond “Aside from that, I do think the video and begins to shif within us, when questions are to write a refection about their experience just race, including socioeconomic class, our saying why we are on the committee born about ‘Walls, Borders and Boundaries,’ on MLK Day as an assignment for English sexual orientation, national origin and worked very well.” Cobb ultimately hopes when we consider more deeply our own role class. “I imagine these testimonies and re- gender,” she said. the presentation leads to more discussions and responsibility, when those who have fections will inform what we envision next,” One of the recent assemblies was a about race and activism on campus. been silenced have a voice, when anger is Carbonell said. student-led presentation that included a Carbonell agreed, believing that stu- heard or received with compassion.” Senior and member of the MLK Day short video on Dr. Martin Luther King dents have “made it clear that they want As members of the Exeter community committee Maya Kim described the group’s Jr. and other activists. Subsequently, the more interactive discussions, more col- gather this Friday for MLK Day, Carbonell weekly meetings to secure speakers. “Tis students on stage gave alternating statistics laboration and more action.” She especially and other members of the panel hope the entails a bunch of research and reaching out and questions intended to enlighten the believes that workshop leader Lee Bebout interactive discussions, workshops and to people as well as conversation on what the audience on the realities of racial injustice. (who was a consultant with faculty and speakers will raise awareness of how rac- day means in the modern world,” Kim said. “Sometimes days like this can feel staf on Tursday) will have an important ism still pervades today’s society and that In addition, the committee would like demoralizing because of the scary, tragic message to impart to students. students will take the ideas they learn to to focus on more “intentional work” within and overwhelming nature of a lot of these “His essay, Skin in the Game, will be other areas of their life. the community regarding racial divisions issues,” upper Mary Provencal-Fogarty, a considered in ways that are generative, Yang refected on the signifcance of on and surrounding campus. Tis action, participant in the presentation, said. “We compassionate and critical,” Carbonell said. the national holiday for the school, saying, discussed at weekly meetings of the MLK wanted to ofer the student body informa- In the essay, Bebout asks readers to consider “For Phillips Exeter, MLK [Day] efectively committee, has already begun to take root. tion that gave us lots of hope.” the role of education and educators in fos- brings our community together to be intro- “We are bringing in speakers to Assembly Fellow participant and lower Janalie tering a united and multiracial community. spective and address issues of inclusion and or collaborating with other [presenters] for Cobb thought that the method used at the With recent events talking about race equity that continues to afect the student events on campus that center on questions assembly this year was not as successful as here at Exeter, MLK Day will be important experience here.” THE EXONIAN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 3

StudentsBy SHIVANI TRIPATHI Turn it out andto seeing whatTinder it's like.” Exonians Weather Bomb and RACHEL WON Health Instructor Carol Cahalane thought Staf Writers the sense of control and sanctuary that virtual Young adults rely on their cellular devic- courtship provides could be a reason why stu- Cyclone,By ISABELLA AHMAD Tird Snow Day es to do everything from messaging friends, dents would turn to Tinder. "I think in some and ANNE BRANDES streaming music, taking and editing photo- ways the distance that working on a screen pro- Staf Writers actually really hoping for a snow day graphs and now, fnding romance. Dating apps vides can feel like a safe zone—until you meet Students and faculty alike welcomed because I didn’t think I would have the have become popular all-day, everyday singles the person," she said. Exeter’s third snow day in the last two time or energy to finish it all Wednesday clubs. Despite many of the apps requiring that As for the efect of Tinder usage on Ex- years on Thursday, Jan. 4, instead of the night.” Due to jetlag, college applica- users be over 18 years of age, some underage eter’s hook-up culture, lower Meili Gupta noted anticipated resumption of classes after tions and time commitments, Lei cher- Exonians breach the age regulation and utilize the possibility that it pushes people to become the two-week winter break. The two pri- ished the extra time that the snow day the apps to seek of-campus relationships. accepting of hooking up more. “Maybe people or snow days both took place in the last granted her. Te premise of most dating apps is sim- are starting to hook-up more with Tinder and academic year, and on all three of these Several dorms took the day to ini- ple—users can make an account by providing then their friends see—the result is that it just occasions, all academic and athletic ap- tiate new winter traditions and practice basic personal information, a photo and a pro- increases the hook-up culture more in general.” pointments were cancelled due to the old ones. Wheelwright Hall faculty Jo- fle indicating age, sexual preferences, hobbies, Tran agreed with Gupta's sentiments. "I dangerous weather conditions; National seph Lambert and Caroline Meliones places of residence, etc. Aferwards, the app’s feel like Tinder is mostly used for hook-ups, Weather Service reported 15 inches of invited the residents to their apartment users are directed to an interface that intro- and I think that it defnitely promotes a hook- snow and blizzard conditions in the Ex- on the third floor for chocolates, home- duces people in the area around them, and the up culture at Exeter. Although Tinder isn't su- eter vicinity. made hot cocoa, a warm fireplace and a users are given a choice to "swipe right"—dis- per prevalent at Exeter anyway because there's According to Dean of Students Me- sing-along. According to upper Gabby play interest, or "swipe lef"—pass. When two already a hook-up culture, I think it does add lissa Mischke, Principal Lisa MacFarlane Allen, the day provided a chance for the users both swipe right for each other, they are to it," she said. had consulted with Dean of Faculty El- dorm to connect. “We were all hanging notifed of their “match” and can message each However, senior Vivi Kraus presented a len Wolff, Facilities Management, Chief out and bonding as a dorm which was other privately. diferent perspective, explaining that in her ex- Financial Officer David Hanson, Direc- really nice, because normally we’re so Leading app Tinder, with more than 50 perience with the app, there is no unsolicited tor of Dining Services Melinda Leonard, busy with school and sports that we nev- million users and enabling 1 billion swipes a hook-up culture on Tinder. “Tere’s defnitely Director of Human Resources Rachel er have time to sit down as a dorm and day, celebrated its ffh birthday last Septem- a hook-up culture at Exeter but no one has ever Henry and Mischke herself. According hang out,” she said. ber. Te app’s innovation of the "swipe," a fick explicitly asked me to hook-up with them on to Mischke, MacFarlane considers how English Instructor Erica Lazure also of a fnger on a phone screen, facilitates a no- Tinder and I’ve never asked anyone to hook-up a day off of school could complicate life led a dorm event. Hoyt Hall hosted a strings-attached method of meeting people with me,” she said. on Exeter’s campus. “It’s trying to make dormitory-wide brunch, embracing the without the fear of rejection; users only know For senior Tabatha*, who has met with sure there’s a balance between normal freezing conditions. “Usually it’s a Hoyt when they’ve been approved, never when a few of her matches in her hometown and processes and everyone’s safety: includ- tradition during the first weekend there they’ve been discarded. during the school year at Exeter, she said that ing those who have to work, the student is a big snow. I figured no one would ac- In light of a year-long conversation on a dating apps expedite hook-ups, which can be body and faculty,” Mischke said. tually want to leave the building to get purported campus hook-up culture, Exonians convenient or detrimental, depending on the Throughout the day, snow plows breakfast,” she said. questioned why Tinder usage has become a people involved and what they seek from Tin- worked through low visibility condi- Faculty members were also grateful trend, and whether it perpetuates a formidable der usage. tions, ensuring that the pathways were for the day off. Latin Instructor Alexan- hook-up culture. “Hooking up is easy and Tinder makes it clear for the safety of all people on cam- dra Grisanti explained that many faculty Senior Ivy Tran cited validation as a rea- even easier. But this [culture] isn’t for everyone,” pus. An anonymous custodian explained and staff members live off campus and son why Exonians may turn to dating apps. “A Tabatha said. “Te casualness of dating apps “a snow day consists of making sure the traveling in a blizzard would pose a po- lot of girls I know use it to see that guys actually makes it a matter of who cares less. It may leave campus is clear so students can manage tential risk. “Also, many teachers have like them and think they're pretty, because they people who were expecting a relationship, not their way around campus safely.” They their own kids who have their own snow don't really get that validation at Exeter,” she just a one-time thing, feeling used, objectifed admit that “snow days can be tough” days—if they have to teach, who will said. “Tey use Tinder to see that anonymous and devalued.” but conclude that the snow “gives us a take care of their children?” she added. people like them and talk to them online.” Regardless of whether or not Tinder usage chance to work together as a team.” However, with PEA’s busy academ- Tinder also gives students an opportunity impacts hook-up culture on campus, usage of Rose Dotson, a lead food service ic schedule, many teachers have had to to pursue relationships in confdentiality. "Hav- dating apps certainly raises concern of student worker, noted that “it is just a little scary adjust their schedules for the rest of the ing a relationship at Exeter is difcult some- safety. According to Cahalane, there is no par- coming in and going home and just the term to accommodate the unexpected times because everyone talks when you get ticular policy about usage of dating apps, but anticipation of driving.” To bolster the cancellation of classes. Lazure and Her- with someone at Exeter, but when you get with the Academy expects honesty in all electronic hard-working snow plowers and as an nandez had already planned and sched- someone on Tinder, it's more anonymous. You usage of the Academy's system. expression of gratitude, the track and uled their lessons going into winter term can keep it more private,” Tran explained. "I think in all situations [where ] you don't field team made posters thanking them and communicated to their students Lower Velen Wu believes that Tinder us- know people well and very little information is for their efforts. what they needed to do to stay on track. age is rarely serious. “Some of my friends use given, you have very little to vet who that per- Though the Jan. 4 initially marked Lazure had to maneuver around the Tinder, but it's very casual,” Wu said. “It's not son is and whether you should be spending the first day of classes after winter break, inconvenience by assigning videos for like they go on it everyday looking for relation- time with them," Cahalane said. many students were grateful for the day homework, in addition to having her ships, but I feel like they're just kind of checking *pseudonym to protect anonymity off. A majority of campus welcomed and students submit work on Canvas. “I did enjoyed the snow day whether it was have to make some adjustments, but I spent working, playing or sleeping. Prep know other teachers had to make bigger Jackson Carlberg said, “I spent a little adjustments,” she said. time on homework and the rest of the Despite the work that some students day relaxing with my friends.” had during the snow day, it still served Lower Sophie Liu said, “Most of the as a day for students to recharge. “It was day was spent with friends, just chilling relaxing. It really felt like an extension around the dorm, watching TV together. of winter break,” prep Edward Klatskin It is impossible to avoid the long, cold said. Additionally, upper Jean-Paul winter here at Exeter, but the people at Guite enjoyed the free time that the day Exeter try their best to make the snow allowed him to have. “The snow day was day experience fun.” a pleasant surprise because it gave me a Depending on the different grades, chance to work out and get over jet lag,” classes and extracurricular commit- he said. ments, students had varied experiences As the storms have become far more with the amount of homework assigned. dangerous in recent years, Mischke ad- Sarah Huang, a prep, said that her teach- mitted to the increase in the number of ers did not assign her a lot of additional snow days. “It’s all about trying to bal- work. Carlberg agreed that “I had barely ance what’s right for taking care of ev- any work to do, [it] didn’t take more erybody and making sure we still have than thirty minutes.” the operation of the school that goes on. However, senior Olivia Lei said, “I Safety and the care of the student body had quite a lot of work to do and was is my priority everyday, no matter what.”

StudentBy BENJAMIN CAI Council and Council has Pushesbeen working every week toForward push New Turnover Timingwith Policypolicy, which Changesis to be voted upon by faculty EMMANUEL TRAN these goals through discussions and meetings Te Executive Board’s frst and foremost this week, has visitation hours during lunch Staf Writers with various bodies on campus. Of course, concern is the turnover policy which will and 7-8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Turs- Since the 2017-18 Student Council projects of this scale take time, patience and make Student Council turnovers at the end days and Fridays; and 1pm to check-in on (StuCo) took ofce, the Executive Board and lots of discussion.” of winter term instead of the beginning of Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Dorm individual committees have made signifcant Despite Bahnasy’s assertion, students spring term. It will also reconfgure the Ex- parents and faculty members would be in progress on their projects to improve student seem to have mixed views on Student Coun- ecutive Board to have two co-presidents and charge of overseeing visitations and would life at the Academy. Some projects, such as the cil. Prep Philip Oravitan said, “while I am two co-secretaries instead of one co-presi- take shifs. implementation of a new Community, Equity obviously new to the Exeter community, I dent, one vice president and one secretary. In terms of the timeline for the Visita- and Diversity (CED) Student Council com- sometimes get the impression that [Student Te policy change was designed to cre- tions policy, Parell said, “We (the Student mittee, have already been implemented since Council] are not really doing a lot. I feel that ate a more productive Student Council. “[Te Council Executive Board) are bringing the fall term. According to Co-Presidents Jackson they are focusing too much on huge projects Executive Board] is trying to promote the Visitations policy forward to dorm heads Parell and Menat Bahnasy, other more long- like visitations reform when they should fo- vice president position to co-president and with their suggested revision.” term projects such as the Visitations Policy cus more on simple things to improve our [to] have two co-secretaries because we think CCO College Visit Day Clause and the Student Council turnover policy are daily life.” the secretary position requires enough work Te CCO college visit day reform allows within their fnal stages and are predicted to On the other hand, some students felt and assistance for two people,” Parell said. students to visit colleges for three days a year be passed by the end of this Student Council’s that the Council was vital to school life. Within the following weeks, both the new without petition instead of the current two term. Prep Cooper Walshe cited discussions about Student Council turnover time and new Ex- college visit days per year, one per term. Te Student Council is looking to implement changing Academy Life Day next year as a ecutive Board composition will be voted on reform also simplifes the process for students four fnal policies by the end of winter term: key example of Student Council’s importance. by students, faculty and staf. to petition for more college visit days. Parell the Visitations Policy, Student Council turn- “Change starts at the student life. For exam- Vs Policy Update said that the Executive Board is “currently over policy, dorm service policy and College ple, when teachers wanted to know whether One of the other Student Council’s larg- trying to reserve space in a faculty meeting Counseling Ofce (CCO) college visit day students liked Academy Life Day they came est projects this year has also been revising for that to be passed.” clause. Members of the Executive Board are to us,” he said. Lower Emma Watson agreed, the current Visitation’s policy which violated Dorm Service Program confdent that the groundwork established saying, “I understand that StuCo has an im- the institution’s non-discriminatory clause In partnership with ESSO, the dorm ser- during the fall term will lead to the success- portant job that goes way beyond things like by being heteronormative. In order to be vice program will require each student to do ful passing and implementation of these four visitations reform. Tey do things like orga- gender-neutral, the Visitations policy must mandatory community service up to 2 hours policies. nize events, so they really help keep school require any student, regardless of gender, to per term. Each dorm and house will choose Many of the smaller projects, such as the running.” get visitations at any dorm or house that is from a variety of community service oppor- implementation of the new CED committee With StuCo’s many ongoing projects, not their own. tunities provided by the school for its resi- are already active; they are in the midst of re- members of the Executive Board are optimis- “Exeter's Visitations policy has been in dential students and day student afliates to forming Academy Life Day. Other projects tic that the changes will be made afer thor- the works for many years, and we have cho- complete over the term. that have been completed include moving ough consultation with both students and sen to continue proposing ideas and sharing According to Parell, “ESSO is currently school printers to more accessible places for faculty. “StuCo is excited to continue working input to ensure the new policy will embrace meeting with facilities and dining hall to look students such as Agora and the recent com- alongside our fellow Exonians, our faculty, our inclusivity ideal,” Bahnasy said. at how the logistics of a policy like that would pletion of the Student Council website which the Deans and the rest of the administration. Afer recent drafs of the Visitations work in dorms," he said. When they receive will provide the student body constant up- We feel confdent that the wait during many policy were turned down by dorm heads, feedback, they will revise the policy for the dates and access to forms or surveys. of our projects will ultimately pay of in the Student Council subsequently conducted a Academy Life Task Force, asking for further Bahnasy maintained that the members long run, and we are hopeful that Exeter con- survey and found that lunch was the most steps from there. "If we decide that it’s some- of Student Council have responded appro- tinues to push for progress every day,” Bahn- important time for students to have visita- thing we want to do in the future, that would priately to the community’s requests. “[Te] asy said. tions. According to Parell, the new Visitations be a job for future boards.” 4 THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 ExonianHumor 10 Tings Tat are Ava’s WeekendBy AVA HARRINGTON Disaster Almost as, Like, Based on a True Story We return to our hero in an There stands a man with a five she kicked down a bathroom door Really Smart as abandoned western town, and o’clock shadow, or maybe it’s a five without realizing someone was in by western we mean Exeter, New week shadow that he’s still waiting there. Not even the time she peed Hampshire, which is west of the to grow. her pants in front of a bunch of se- Donald Trump ocean. Ava strides into Walgreens, “Hi, how are you?” she politely niors two years ago could compare By ABBY ZHANG seeking nothing more than a tube asks. to the tension that Ava faces at this Stable Genius of new mascara. “Good, how are you doing?” moment. “Mascara...” our hero mum- The clerk responds. The clerk says nothing. He 1. Saturday classes bles quietly as she strolls down the You might wonder where this scans her bottle disinterestedly, 2. The donkey-dragon babies from Shrek 2 aisles. She passes the other Exo- interaction is going. Fear not, dear almost like he’s forgotten. But she 3. Deconstructed foods nians searching for snacks and/ reader, for Ava’s life is about to get won’t forget. She knows this expe- or happiness. Suddenly, she spots substantially and infinitely worse. rience may very well haunt her un- 4. The Humor Editors it: a hot-pink, manga-themed “I’m good, how are you?” til the day she slips in the shower 5. Covfefe tube of the black liquid that she “...” and dies lonely and cold. The beep 6. Those plastic spoons from Grill that you try goes through the way a prep goes “...” of her mascara scanning across the to eat ice cream with and they just immedi- through grill money. She picks up The clerk is silent. Ava is si- scanner reminds her of the Fitness ately snap in half the weeb bottle, thinks for a mo- lent. Every disaster of her medio- Gram Pacer Test. “The Fitne--” But ment on who she was prep year, cre life crosses her mind all at once, this is not the time for memes. She 7. Preps and then chooses the nearest pink but nothing compares to the em- shoves her debit card chip into the 8. Yahoo answers bottle that doesn’t remind her of barassment that she’s facing. Not slot, grabs her mascara, and flees 9. Steve Bannon dark days. the time she got kicked out of class from the cursed place that is Wal- 10. Steve Bannon’s earwax The young Exonian, satisfied for laughing too much. Not the greens on the weekend. with her choice, makes her way time she fell out of her bed on her towards the counter to check out. second day at Exeter. Not the time

Te Humor Page A TrumpBy MAEGAN Diary PAUL Entry by the Numbers Primary Source By THE HUMOR EDITORS Power Moves Only January 1, 2018 fine, though, because I am going week. I am a pretty stable genius to have a nice vacation at Mar-A- who deserves more credit for all of AVA Being president is NOT fun. Lago during the government shut- the hard work I do, like prevent- Hours spent crying about anime: at least 10 Why don’t people ever let me win? down. No one has to work during ing plane crashes in the U.S. dur- Average number of gummy vitamins consumed Why weren’t they praising me for that time, right? I thought this was ing 2017, but the American people telling Kim Jong Un that my nu- such a great loophole that I came are too ungrateful. Hopefully with per day: 7 clear button was bigger than his? up with and throughout my life, a new year, there will be a new at- Longest streak sleeping on the couch in Went- They voted for me over Marco my two greatest assets have been titude finally embracing me for my worth: 6 hours Rubio when I said the same thing mental stability and being, like, greatness. Glasses of water spilled on my boyfriend’s par- about our hands, so why hasn’t really smart. Wait! That last sen- ents: 1 North Korea finally given up and tence sounded pretty nice. Perhaps xoxo, just allowed me to be its friend? It’s I will Tweet about that later this The Donald Naps per day: 2 Lion Cards owned: 3 Times on fire while making tea: 1

ABBY BCC (Blood Coffee Content): .38 Concussions received from being dropped on my head: 1 January Crossword By ABBY ZHANG Bee movie themed gifts received: 3 and counting Make up a Byline Ava’s GPA subtracted from mine: It’s negative and this just got too real. Legs lost to ChalFit: 2 Years of lifespan lost to Mock Trial: Too many to count Friends lost to Mock Trial: What friends?

LIZZIE Amount of times I have gotten an E on a pop quiz: 2 Been kicked by a horse: 1 Bowls of spaghetti eaten with a knife: 1 Lied on one of the school-sponsored surveys: No response Screamed because I opened the door of the bath- room the same time someone was leaving: Too many times Times I’ve snuck into the individual rooms in the health center instead of settling for the Sun room: Every time.

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“I’m not the fastest spoon in the shed.” -JaQ Lai ‘21 Do you have too much time and not enough STRKS (Snap Us) self esteem? @aharry01 @abbyz_hang Submit to the Humor Page. @lizzy127345 Email [email protected]. 5 THE EXONIAN OPINIONS THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 Te First Writes of the 140th Board Executive Board News the founding editors viewed as, “the lack celebration of elements that contributed Te Exonian enters its 140th year, and Te Exonian prides itself on a history of a proper medium for the interchange to our culture. In the coming year, under a new decade of student journalism, in a of unbiased, investigative journalism. We of opinions and the discussion of matters our leadership, the Life section promises to period of unusual peril for media. Admin- the News team, Sarah Ryu, Don Assamon- of general interest.” We, the new Opinions introduce new content, in addition to the istrators and politicians sow doubt about gkol, John Beckerle and Paul James, will editors–Bianca Beck, Mark Blekherman, typical articles, broadcasting topics that the veracity of news reporting, touting the continue to uphold this history and report Sebastian Bango and Shaan Bhandarkar– are normally overlooked on campus like notion that the mainstream media spews the essential issues on the Exeter campus promise to construct and maintain a fo- student led initiatives and dorm culture “fake news.” All around are sad afrma- as an independent press. Te News section rum for Exonians to present, defend and profles. Trough these eforts, we hope to tions of the diminishing credibility of the leads every issue of Te Exonian and can develop their opinions, spurring respectful fll Te Exonian with meaningful articles press, and according to a recent New York have a signifcant impact on events at the and intellectual discourse. We want to that maintain the reputation of the Life Times article, at least a third of the country Academy. During our tenure as writers, publish those 2 a.m. dorm room debates, section. regards journalism as meaningless, biased we covered the establishment of all-gender draw out the voice of the alternative, con- -Grace, Jacky, Hillary, Alan or untruthful. dorms on campus, issues of sexual assault nect the unchallenged to their challengers, However, we, the 140th Editorial and the Academy’s response, drug usage compel the reconstruction of points of Sports Board of Te Exonian, led by Editor-in- and political activism, to name a few sto- view. We want every Exonian to feel the Athletes, alumni, parents and students Chief Rose Horowitch, Director of Writing ries. To continue our tradition of investi- valuable friction of the Opinions section. eagerly await the three action-packed Madison Kang and Managing Editor Bella gative and groundbreaking investigative We are so excited for the year ahead of us pages at the end of each issue. Sports on Alvarez, hold the conviction that there articles, we’ll hold ourselves and our writ- at Te Exonian, and we hope to spark many campus have been and always will be an is objective truth that can be discovered ers to the highest standards of journalistic discussions around campus. important and exciting aspect of Exeter’s and delivered to our beloved Exeter com- integrity. We recognize that although Te -Bianca, Shaan, Sebastian, Mark culture. In the Sports section of The munity. Exonian is a high school publication, we Exonian, we, the Sports Editors, hope to The human story is rife with mo- have the power and responsibility to fairly Life showcase the talent and commitment of ments when the truth has been traduced frame pressing debates in our community. Te Academy is an educational in- Exeter’s student-athletes. Each week, we, or obscured. We journalists counter such As the school has received great media stitution of renowned academic prowess, Emily Cloonan, Ashley Lin, Makinrola obscurity; we defend the sanctity and pu- attention during these recent times, we but it is also a place where students with Orafdiya and Jared Zhang, will guide our rity of truth. We are gatherers of evidence, will report with accuracy and consider nuanced desires and creative ambitions writers to publish lively and informative unbiased and unvarnished, and we will the sensitivity of challenging issues as they live and grow. Troughout its publication, articles that chronicle the amazing sports place that evidence and refection in the come. We will choose articles that inform the Life section has served as a valuable teams on campus. Win or lose, we will context of past events that gives current our peers, the faculty and staf, and aim venue for capturing the elements, events strive to highlight the achievements of events weight so they can not be misin- to be governed by the importance of our and people that defne student life and Exeter’s hundreds of athletes. In past years, terpreted or exploited. stories rather than fashy headlines. Over culture at the Academy. Writing for the the Sports section has paid particular at- Trough our publication’s reporting, the next three terms, we hope to break Life section of Te Exonian connects writ- tention to covering sports games, matches we aim to clarify and contest the informa- new ground in our stories and provide ers to students, faculty and staf all around and meets; but, the 140th Board wants to tion that divides the public, investigate and an independent, disinterested view of our campus. We, the Life Editors of the 140th dig deeper. Troughout our tenure, articles expose the unknown and enact change broader Exeter family. We look forward to Editorial Board, Grace Carroll, Jacky Cho, will dive into sports and team culture, within the Exeter community and beyond. working with the 140th board and uphold Hillary Davis and Alan Wu, share the goal investigate possible controversies and Revelations are streaming every- our esteemed legacy. of continuing to build healthy relation- celebrate athletes of all ages. If you ever where around us—from the nationwide -Paul, John, Don, Sarah ships between writers and the greater Ex- miss a game, we’re excited to bring sports series of sexual assault allegations in the eter community. Every week, we will aim to your dorm! workplace, in Hollywood, in classrooms, Opinions to display the most brilliant and creative -Mak, Emily, Jared, Ashley to the Paradise Papers, which expose the PEA exhibits a student body com- members of our faculty and student body. fow of wealthy people’s capital through posed of “youth from every quarter;” this In the Life section, we will run columns Humor secret banking channels, to the commu- diverse array of perspectives drives the that address the issues and topics Exonians Te Exonian is an esteemed newspa- nication unearthed in the Trump-Russia success of Harkness learning, and thus the are passionate about. We will celebrate per intended to be as serious and informa- probe. Revelations like these are what Academy. Exposure to and discussion of and critique the variety of campus perfor- tive as possible. A few of us have decided make journalism thrilling. It is as if all the foreign opinion is the most fundamental mances—plays, concerts and dances—that that’s awfully boring, and we’re here to curtains are being drawn. It is a reminder, factor in the development of an individual’s accompany and defne your time at Exeter. undermine this institution. In all serious- once again, that language is power, that perspective and broadens the horizons Staf writers will review new of-campus ness, we—Ava, Abby and Lizzie—want to storytelling is power. of all those involved in such discussions. movies, music and books, and they will do our best this year to call out problematic We recognize this power and we will Exeter’s focus on enabling this type of deliver you recommendations containing celebrities and politicians, keep the admin- listen, observe and decipher Academy growth through Harkness has resulted in their favorite media. In the past, the Life istration guessing and most of all, to put a happenings so that the truth may empower a community of passionate intellectuals section has been crucial to fostering a smile on your face. We vow to uphold the you, too. primed for debate. vibrant school culture both through the Humor section as the most read section of Te Exonian was created to serve as distribution and promotion of new valu- Te Exonian. Have a great year! -Rose, Bella, Madison the stage for these debates, addressing what able elements and the recognition and -Lizzie, Ava, Abigail

this year. 2018: Year of Worldof Netanyahu and Revolt Trump. some of the best aspects of right and lef. It Emmanuel Tran '21 On the other hand, leaders of the Other Eastern leaders such as the takes the lef’s belief in workers’ rights and Guest Contributor “Eastern” bloc were hopeful about the Prime Minister Abe of Japan were also economic justice, which prevents the infu- future. President Vladimir Putin in Russia hopeful in their addresses. Tey should be. ence of unfettered capitalism and populist spoke about the importance of the values Tese countries achieved major victories convictions. It combines these ideals with ew Year: traditionally it is a time of kindness and hope. He spoke about the this year. Te Republic of Palestine now the right’s support for the institutions of of hope. Tis year, leaders from importance of Russia as a family and said, has a stable government, and support for the nation and the state. Eastern lead- across the world issued messages, “Our solidarity, friendship and uncondi- their movement of national liberation is ers have essentially found a way to unite Nsome threatening, some hopeful and some tional love of Russia multiply our strength, growing on the lef and the right. Russia is communists with conservatives. Under worried. One of the most pessimistic was giving us power to perform worthy deeds going through a national revolution and is the leadership of countries like Russia, the the “red alert” issued by the United Na- and great achievements.” on track to regain the power of its ancient combined efort of diverse ideologies on the tions’ Secretary General António Guterres. President Mahmoud Abbas of Pal- empire by making an “Eastern Orthodox political spectrum can defeat the libertarian Usually the leader of the UN ofers a posi- estine issued a joint Christmas and New Union.” Japan is going through a second bourgeoisie that dominates today’s elite and tive, uplifing message on New Year’s Eve. Year’s speech. In his speech, Abbas, a “Meiji Restoration,” and Narendra Modi’s can forge onward to a new world. Te UN, Instead, this year, he proclaimed a “red Muslim, spoke movingly about the birth vision for a strong India that can unite which has condoned endless wars against alert” about the major problems facing the of Jesus Christ and expressed his hope that against terrorism is more popular than ever. elected leaders, a globalized economy that world, including climate change, inequal- His message of justice, who consider Him More importantly, these countries have disservices workers and the replacement of ity, nationalism and xenophobia. In the both the Messiah and a Prophet, could begun to articulate and implement a novel nations by organizations like the European message, he also argued that the solution triumph over the ideology of apartheid alternative to the libertarian, capitalist Union, should be scared. Tey should be to these problems is more international and anti-Arab racism supported in the by ideology supported by the U.S. since the worried because 2018 will be a year of cooperation, of course, under the auspices the United States and the European Union. end of the Cold War. Tis alternative takes awakening and democratic world revolt. of his institution. He also discussed his close relationship While the UN is ostensibly an interna- with Arab-Christian leaders such as His tional organization, it has generally sided Holiness Pope Tawadros, Patriarch of Alex- with Western countries and organizations andria and Primate of the Coptic Church, like the United States and the European one of the oldest churches in the world. Union against Eastern countries such as He concluded with a call for secularism Russia, China, Palestine, Japan or Iran. So and respect for all peoples would love the the UN could be reasonably portrayed as nation by saying, “We are a nation that is supporting the “neoliberal bloc” against proud of its social fabric. Christians have more nationalist and traditional countries never been a minority in Palestine, but like Russia or Japan. Te leader of the UN an integral part of our nation. Some of wasn’t the only neoliberal Western leader the most glorious leaders of our national that struck a worried tone on New Year’s. movement have been Christians. In many Angela Merkel, while slightly more hopeful, cases, we only knew the religion of our gave a somber speech calling for national comrades when they were martyred and unity after her ruling centrist coalition taken to a Mosque or to a Church.” Abbas sufered a crushing electoral defeat early is a model for Western leaders of the likes

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While away at an old sexist stereotype and Health talking about periods is still consid- normalize both parents taking care of Jordan Davidson ‘19 ered taboo in many settings, its efects their child. If you think about it, this Senior Columnist n January 1st, a series are very real. Studies show that a lack notion of equal responsibility for chil- of new laws took efect of access to tampons and pads for dren isn’t that ridiculous of a thought. in the state of Califor- he success of any movement heavily nia, lawsO which pave a path that the depends on the strength of its leader. We entirety of America should eventu- will always remember the contributions ally take. Te newly enacted laws of MartinT Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and Harvey Milk include the legalization of recre- to their respective movements. Although social ational marijuana, free access to leaders tackle their individual objectives uniquely, tampons at schools, installation of they all share one attribute: they are members of diaper-changing stations in men’s the groups whose civil rights they champion. Te restrooms and banning employers frst people to step up for African American rights from asking about an applicant’s were predominantly African Americans, for gay prior salary. Tese laws may seem rights gay people, and for feminism, women. While simple on the surface, but they will it is perfectly logical and acceptable, this model of have signifcant outcomes that shif cultural movements cannot sustain itself for every us closer to equality for people of all social issue. races, genders, sexual orientations Especially with regards to the issue of mental and other identities. health, the ability to retain a leader that represents the While Jef Sessions immedi- wider community becomes even more complicated. ately countered the legalization of Like other marginalized groups, those who have a recreational weed with the threat of mental illness are ofen denied civil rights and need enforcing federal marijuana laws, a holistic support system spearheaded by a capable California is already fghting back leader. Tere is ofen a lack of government funding to defend its voter-approved law. By for scholastic programs assisting students with doing so, it is also fghting the terri- mental illness. Hurtful language and discrimination ble efects of something else: the war abounds in and out of the workplace, aimed on drugs. First ofcially declared by towards people struggling with their conditions. President Nixon, the war has seen Furthermore, people with mental health issues are hundreds of thousands of citizens frequently arrested and put in jail instead of being incarcerated for possessing drugs low-income students has a negative Finally, banning employers from appropriately placed in a hospital or another place such as marijuana. Despite the fact impact on their education. If girls are asking about a job applicant’s previ- suitable for rehabilitation. that statistics show that the level of not able to obtain feminine hygiene ous salary is a step towards ending the As stated earlier, the frst person to stand up drug usage between black and white products, how are they supposed to gender wage gap once and for all. Tis for a certain group’s interests throughout history people is around the same, people be on the same educational playing law prohibits employers from basing has frequently been a member of that group itself. of color are the most afected by this feld as boys? Many young girls al- an employee’s new salary on a possi- If this logic is applied to mental health issues, “war.” Tis racial disparity in policing ready struggle to deal with their peri- bly unequal previous one, and thereby people who have to live with illnesses such as is a disgrace to America, and has been ods, so they shouldn’t have to grapple allows the employee to start afresh at depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or a great contributor to the issue of with the issue of whether or not they a new job. Tis new requirement has schizophrenia would have to be the ones to advocate mass incarceration; one in three black are able to aford feminine hygiene the possibility to create major change, for themselves. While many who live with mental men will experience prison in their products. as the current status quo dictates that illness are indeed incredibly lifetime. As marijuana is legalized, the By installing changing stations your pay at a new job is heavily based strong, evidenced in their problem of racially based policing on in men’s bathrooms, fathers will be on the salary from your previous job. courage to seek out help, drugs will be greatly reduced, as peo- encouraged to bring their children California has always been a Everyone who we overburden those who ple of color can no longer be arrested to public bathrooms, and thus chal- pioneer when it comes to progress in has a mental struggle daily with mentally- for smoking or possessing marijuana. lenge sexist stereotypes. Only having America, with the rest of the country illness should debilitating disorders to step Gender equality is another issue diaper-changing stations in female taking more time to follow in its foot- make getting up and become an activist. that will be afected by the introduc- restrooms not only is unfair and in- steps. Tis is a great sign as to what help, not A leadership role would tion of California’s new laws. Free convenient to dads who take care of will happen in America’s future; genu- leading others, only further mentally and access to feminine hygiene products their children, but it also supports the ine equality is a goal that is becoming their first physically strain such a should have always been the norm; stereotype that women are supposed more and more within reach. priority. volunteer. Everyone who has a mental illness should make getting help, not leading others, their frst priority. Bitcoins: Fad or the Future? With few instances of relatable leading voices, for the cashier at Las Olas to agree to more secure. However, the idea of a mental health has repeatedly taken a backseat Jacob Feigenberg ‘21 give you a double-meat burrito for a decentralized currency brings about to race and gender issues on both a local and Guest Contributor fst-full of slightly waterproof (please several problems: if transactions national level. In my entire Exeter career (two and do not try it) green slips of paper. are anonymous, how can one avoid a half years and counting), I have rarely witnessed In recent years, banks and fraud? How can digital counterfeiting mental health discussed outside of prep health urrency, defned as governments have pushed to do away and copying be avoided? How can the class. With insufcient promotion of the services “something that is in with physical currency altogether; system sustain itself without a bank? ofered by the counseling department, students circulation as a medium questions have arisen regarding the Nakamoto solved these problems with mental health issues are likely to remain silent. of exchange”C by Merriam-Webster, actual purpose of pennies, nickels, by incorporating simple cryptography So, only one solution to this problem exists: we continues to become increasingly and even dimes. Online payment into transactions. Te Bitcoin system as a community must stand together and inform fexible, efcient and secure to is supported by a net of computers students with mental illnesses that we are there for keep up with the lightning-fast around the world called the them. Whether this manifests itself through more transactions of business in a changing Blockchain. Each computer retains Assembly speakers centering their presentations on world. Te old metal currencies of Cryptocurrencies like a ledger of each transaction so that mental health, putting up posters with a positive gold and silver were heavy and hard Bitcoin are so vital because no user can spend more Bitcoin than attitude around campus or spreading information to split into smaller pieces, leading they solve the critical prob- they actually own. To avoid fraud and about the counseling services at Exeter on a more to the invention of paper money that lems faced by mainstream corruption, the decentralized network frequent basis, we have a responsibility to respond represented an amount of gold sitting currencies. is not owned by one person; many regardless of whether we grapple with a mental in a vault. However, these frst banks users across the globe contribute and illness or not. People with mental health issues can of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in store information, yet no one person certainly assist and help lead such campaigns, but 1690 printed too much money and can hack or corrupt the entire system. we can collectively reinforce their eforts and truly were cautious with giving out loans; platforms such as Paypal, Square Bitcoin transactions are protected bring the mental health movement to the forefront. this did not lead to much growth in and credit cards get rid of the need by a simple private-public key duet. By doing this, we create a more welcoming, warm to carry a wallet of paper and coins, Each user has a unique private key, and healthy Exeter environment that everyone will but now every transaction must be or digital signature, so that the be proud to be a part of. Tis positive cultural shif approved by a bank. Tis violation of Blockchain members can verify the in our community simply requires the active support The idea of a decentralized privacy, compounded with high fees signature using their public key. Tus, of people who may not personally struggle, but still currency brings about sev- on transactions, drove the mysterious cryptocurrency cannot be faked. In care about the people around them. eral problems: If transac- Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009 to invent order to verify these transactions and tions are anonymous, how Bitcoin, the frst and most signifcant add them to the block, Blockchain can one avoid fraud? line of a new currency called users must crack at difcult hash cryptocurrency. function problems where they must Cryptocurrencies are the frst encode a piece of data by using decentralized, virtual currencies: complex computing algorithms. the business sector. there is no central bank or authority Users earn a small percentage of a In 1971, President Richard Nixon to validate and charge transactions. Bitcoin as a reward. Tese Blockchain ofcially removed the link between Before the development of members may be better described by the US dollar and physical assets cryptocurrency, these previous the buzzword “miners.” Tis is the such as gold. Tis new type of money, necessities would have especially revolutionary system that is used by called Fiat money, is given value from slowed down the entire process. Users all forms of cryptocurrency. the amount of dollars in circulation, of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin which can be increased or decreased also enjoy complete anonymity, are so vital because they solve the by a central authority. Trust in this thereby eliminating the need for critical problems faced by mainstream Want to have your voice heard? central authority allows, for example, identifcation and making transactions currencies. Te decentralized system Submit a piece to the Opinions expedites the transaction process without the onerous fees of banks. section of The Exonian! In addition, cryptocurrencies prove to be secure from hacking, Contact [email protected] fraud and double-spending due to the mathematical ingenuity of the Send Letters to the Editor to the Blockchain. At the same time, the Blockchain motivates miners to same address. participate with monetary incentive. Many critics of the cryptocurrency system are hesitant to invest because they are not knowledgeable on the topic, and are wary about its risk. Tat is why it is necessary to become as educated as possible about cryptocurrencies because they are the future. To keep up with the business of the future, we need the currencies of the future. Bitcoin is one of hundreds of cryptocurrencies, so you can invest in the one that interests you. 7 THE EXONIAN OPINIONS THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 Te Year of World Revolt Emmanuel Tran ‘21 Guest Contributor

rump. Talking about how “crazy” his presidency is or quoting the Chinese prov- erb “mayT we live in interesting times” has become almost cliché. But with all this focus on Trump and his crazy tweets, many people are missing maybe the biggest changes in American poli- tics in years. Te traditional, lef/right divide that has structured American politics since the ‘40s is beginning to crumble. Trump will hasten its demise. Donald Trump likes to say he’s op- posed to the system. But he is a product of it. Wealthy. From New York. He at- tended an Ivy League School. He used to a be a corporate liberal and then became a corporate conservative. Tis critique of Donald Trump’s supposed populism is common, coming from the “progressive populists” who backed Bernie Sanders during the primary. But Bernie Sanders is also a product of the system. Afer at- tending the elite University of Chicago, Courtesy of Google he became the mayor of the largest city role of the American military abroad, re- eral “in motion” movement. France has body instead of the all-powerful swamp in Vermont, a congressman and a sena- stricting free trade and reforming infra- now descended into a chaos of political of corruption it is today. Te presi- tor. During the ‘90s he toed the party structure. But Trump hasn’t defnitively infghting that could give rise to fringe dent would propose laws, and Congress line and helped destroy the New Deal. changed the Republican Party at all. It is movements. would simply vote yes or no instead of Tese are leaders who are entirely tied still neoliberal, Zionist, interventionist Could America descend into that the long legislative process we have now. to the system. And yet men and women and pro-Wall Street, just like before. type of chaos? With the lack of dialogue Te Supreme Court would have a mas- in America are willing to vote for them For some on the lef, the failure of between the two parties, it is all too like- sively reduced role, and its leaders would Trump represents an easy opening for ly. So how can we as Americans stop this only be appointed to short terms instead liberals. Afer Trump fails to deliver, lib- chaos? It may require that we question of for life. Rather than having long le- erals can swoop in without changing any the basis of our republic. Our nation was The traditional, left/right of their positions. Trump will have been formed as one of the frst countries in the divide that has structured so bad that even the toxic mix of war and world without a king or an emperor. And The system we live in has American politics since the globalism served up by the liberal estab- while we have remained stable so far we produced a failing society, ‘40s is beginning to crum- lishment will seem better. Unfortunately, may not for much longer. No republic dominated by demagogues ble. Trump will hasten its aside from the isolated success of Doug has lasted as long as the great monarchies and heading for crisis. demise. Jones, the men and women of this coun- of the world, from Byzantium to Impe- try feel so betrayed by mainstream Dem- rial Russia. So perhaps the best solution ocrats that they will rarely vote in the lib- to America’s problems is one of the most gal challenges, the Court would issue a because they are moderately less “estab- eral bourgeoisie ever again, as the failure improbable: an “elective monarchy.” simple ruling on the constitutionality of lishment.” Tat indicates a large populist of Jon Ossof in Georgia clearly showed. Let me be clear that I am not advo- every major law. Te president would fervor which is not going away. So if the both the liberal and con- cating for a traditional, European-style have wide-ranging powers and would be Te failure of Donald Trump to servative establishments are doomed, hereditary empire. Afer all, which family elected for one seven-year term and thus deliver on any of his most contentious what will rise in its place? We may see in would govern us? Te British royal fam- would never have to face re-election. Po- promises, the integration of Bernie Sand- 2018. But if we want a glimpse of might ily? Te Bush family? Te Trump family? litical parties, which divide the nation, ers in the establishment and the overall happen to American politics, France is a I doubt it. Instead, this “elective monar- would be banned and all elections would weakness of the administration will al- good example. In 2007, Nicolas Sarkozy, chy” would give the president more pow- be non-partisan. most certainly lead to an opening for ran a populist campaign as the candidate ers and enforce respect for our institu- I have no illusions that these mas- true anti-establishment options. Trump of the ofcial center-right. He defeated a tions. sive changes will occur this year. But I ran on a program that combined conser- moderate liberal woman who would have We would embark on a massive re- hope that in 2018, the American people vative positions on certain social topics been France’s frst female president. But form of institutions. Instead of the weak realize that they have been bamboozled. with economic nationalism. But Trump’s Sarkozy failed to deliver on his promises system we have now that only leads to Te system we live in has produced a fail- major promises to his electorate have not to restrict immigration, reduce the pow- misery and deadlock, we would have a ing society, dominated by demagogues been accomplished. Te major planks of ers of the EU and help restore a dying system with a president who can truly act and heading for crisis. Only action now his proposed program, which brought industry. His failure helped lead to the to unify the nation. In order to do this, can ensure the survival of this country him a surge of support across the Mid- appearance of new alternatives, the right- several changes would have to take place. through the 21st century and into the west, were building a wall, reducing the wing populist National Front and neolib- Congress would become a more limited future. Voice of America: Agent of Democracy or Imperialism? screen rectangular box “Error 451—Te seemed like noble saints valiantly fght- Governors (BBG), an executive-branch Mai Hoang ‘20 websites you are trying to access contain ing for freedom of the press and media agency nominally out of the president’s Columnist delinquent and immoral content.” transparency. Indeed, that was my view direct control, though few presidents Given the signifcance of VOA back of them during much of my childhood, have been able to resist the urge of exert- home, I was at frst very much stunned to hearing stories from Daddy similar to the ing their infuence when certain events he brutes,” my daddy cursed learn that most Americans did not know one told above. VOA did not shy away called for toning down. Roughly a fourth under his breath, right hand much, if at all, about this news source. from reporting on the environmental di- of VOA’s reporters are not actual jour- thumping the steering wheel. Tanks to its carefully cultivated image saster of Formosa; they published a full nalists but career members of the foreign “TeyT surrounded Grandma’s house that of reliability and objectivity, VOA has al- analysis online about the ridiculous use service. night and threatened to burn it; I could ways been a steady supplier for the mar- of Build-Operate-Transfer projects as Furthermore, the legislative recog- hear them fring into the ground. I hud- ket niche of disillusioned citizens “seek- a guise for corruption and bribes. Tey nition of VOA alongside a host of other dled with your aunts and uncles in the ing the truth” not only in Vietnam but were blunt when it came to covering po- BBG products–namely RFA, Radio Lib- kitchen praying that it would not be my in a hundred other countries across the litical activism, even dissident activities. erty and the Middle East Broadcasting time to go with Grandpa yet.” He exhaled globe where it is available in the native Almost a tad too blunt. Maybe Networks–to be under the purview of loudly, wiping the glistening sweat from language. A large number of these states thanks to the Harkness discussions at the Smith-Mundt Act meant, inherently, his right cheek with the back of his hand. have political systems that are highly un- that this was no benign source for unbi- Te conglomeration of motorbikes in democratic; as a result, trust for conven- ased news. “[Tese broadcasting corpo- front of us still did not move an inch. tional media has always been low. rations] should be given the opportunity Tirty-seven years had passed since Especially in places like Saigon– Freedom, empowerment, to take their rightful place in the grave- the night when Daddy woke to the sound hubs of relative cosmopolitanism despite democracy: Was this really yard of Cold War relics,” said Arkansas of soldiers ambushing his house on the near-antagonistic subversion eforts what Voice of America was Senator J. William Fulbright, the most outskirts of Saigon, yet the memory re- from the capital–mainstream newspa- all about? vocal advocate of the 1970s amend- mained vivid. It was 1980, fve years pers are commonly regarded, not inac- ment to limit their distribution. Tough afer Liberation Day, eight years afer curately, as the state’s mouthpiece. All of his words may seem extreme, it is hard my grandfather got shot while spread- the major dailies–Tuoi Tre, Tanh Nien, Phillips Exeter where we all learn to to disregard the fact that VOA’s current ing propaganda for the government of Dan Tri–have connections to the Com- question our preconceptions, there came presence in the former Soviet bloc and Southern Vietnam. Uncle Dinh had munist party or organs like the United a point when I began to distrust this its allies–Russia, Eastern Europe, Cuba, somehow procured a battered radio Youth League. Strictly censored, both powerhouse of ideological reporting. and my very own country, Vietnam–is from the black market and was tuning in writers and editors for these newspapers Freedom, empowerment, democracy: much more prominent than in Afri- to Voice of America (VOA) in Vietnam- Was this really what VOA was all about? can and most South American states. ese. According to Daddy, our heedless A short ffeen minutes of research on Troughout the Cold War, Communist uncle attracted the attention of nearby the computer provided even more rea- governments spent a lot of money jam- patrollers who heard the sound of the In contrast to this, VOA sons for me to start having questions. ming VOA’s transmission because of its broadcast and accused the family of and other international Te most troubling of them was that tendency to deliver information that “betraying the country” by “listening to news outlets, at times, until 2015, VOA was barred from broad- would spark upheavals, as acknowledged anti-state propaganda.” Tey would have, seemed like noble saints casting to American citizens. by former government ofcials and po- at best, arrested them then and there, if valiantly fighting for free- Tis was due to the amended Smith- litical dissents afer the collapse of the my grandma had not recognizing a few dom of the press and media Mundt Act of the 1970s, which ruled that Warsaw Pact. of the hunger-ravaged soldiers as people transparency. because of its ties with the US govern- VOA’s mission, outlined in its she had sold pork and rice to illegally. ment, a feature untypical for media or- founding charter, seems rather impos- Afer a few more threatening shots, they ganizations in the US, VOA could not sible when examined under critical lef the family alone. Still, it was a close do not want to put a toe out of line. For direct its messages towards American lenses. Its frst principle: VOA will serve call. instance, afer Bill Clinton’s visit to the citizens to prevent the chance that they as a consistently reliable and authorita- Fast forward three decades, and we country, Tuoi Tre journalists ran a sur- would be exposed to “state propaganda.” tive source of news. Its second principle: are now in an age past Renovation and vey and found that the American presi- Two things about this news lef me in VOA will represent America. Such dual past the collapse of the USSR; yet, many dent was a more popular and respected shock. First, though I had vaguely been responsibilities of serving a government things remain the same. VOA is no lon- leader amongst the younger generations conscious of the obvious ties between that sees it as an ofcial mouthpiece and ger on the government’s ofcial blacklist, than the Reverend Uncle Ho Chi Minh VOA and the American government, it an international audience keen for unbi- though Radio Free Asia (RFA) and the himself. All copies of the Tuoi Tre issue had never struck me before that this or- ased truth only makes sense if one is to BBC are still intermittently blocked by containing these results were immediate- ganization’s ofcial description was, in accept that America itself is “the world’s the state’s “bamboo frewall.” I will never ly destroyed. Te three editors involved fact, “the US federal government’s of- biggest champion of truth and freedom,” forget the joy I felt that frst day in Sep- received a host of punishments and sanc- cial institution for non-military, external and American imperialism is “the great- tember last year when I clicked onto the tions for their transgression before being broadcasting.” To my further astonish- est force for good in the world during the links to BBC and Human Rights Watch moved to less prominent newspapers. ment, VOA obtains all of its operational past century.” articles for the frst time without eliciting In contrast to this, VOA and other budget from American taxpayers, and is An easier task to do if one has never the appearance of an intimidating full- international news outlets, at times, overseen by the Broadcasting Board of set foot in this country. THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 8 ExeterLife

Students pose at the ‘Photo Booth’ for Winter Formal JaQ Lai/Te Exonian WPEA Winter Formal By JASMINE LIAO and one point, we even added an hour to our reg- hie. Luckily, one of Exeter’s student bands, senior Lucas Stevens on bass, senior Oren ANGELE YANG ular one-hour weekly meeting to determine Te Big Red Blues, took on the responsibil- Stern on drums, upper Dylan Yin on alto Staf Writers layout, food, drinks, decorations, music, etc,” ity of keeping everyone entertained. “[Tey] sax, upper Justin Shao on tenor sax and up- Clark said. really helped us out, playing for an extra 45 per Ryan Miller on piano. Clark credited Assistant Director of Stu- minutes, and it was still a great event,” said Afer their performance, the music On Saturday night, students don- dent Activities and WPEA advisor Kelly Mc- McGahie. switched over to Peat Moss and the Fertil- ning sweatpants and heavy coats over spar- Gahie to being instrumental in coordinating Despite the freezing temperatures out- izers, a professional band from Long Island, kly dresses and ties braved the dangerously the event. side, hundreds of students came to the dance. performing on the other side of the audito- cold conditions and streamed into Grainger WPEA Winter Formal replaced GLO “I went to WinFo mostly to hang out with rium with an open dance foor. Tey played Auditorium for the annual WPEA Winter three years ago, due to students requesting a friends and to experience it for the frst time. songs ranging from “Shut Up and Dance” by Formal. As students ditched their boots for more formal dance, and McGahie attributes It was really cold on the way. I’m [from] Walk the Moon to “Mr. Brightside” by Te stiletto heels and lined up for photos, jazz the success of the following years’ dances to one of the closer dorms, and I was shiver- Killers. Lead singer Steve Mecca, singing music started to play in the auditorium. the club members involved in the frst Win- ing throughout the walk,” prep JaQ Lai said. with the synthesizer, was a highlight of the Hosting the dance for the third year in ter Formal and the successive boards main- “WinFo felt like one of the best chances to night. Upper Samantha Olmsted praised the a row, WPEA, a noncommercial educational taining it. make the kinds of memories I would look band for playing a wide range of genres. “It radio station run by Exeter students, began “Tat frst year crew made an amazing back on fondly as a senior.” was nice to have a live band. I also liked how planning for the dance in the fall term with job of getting people in the door,” McGahie Clark echoed Lai’s sentiment, stating some of the songs we could sing along to,” fnal preparations taking place two weeks said. “Tey knocked it out of the park three that the WPEA members’ eforts paid of. said Olmsted. “For the songs that I did know, before winter break. years ago and made it an incredibly success- “Winter Formal was extremely well-attend- it was super fun to jam out to the lyrics.” Club members arrived two and a half ful event. Each successive board has put a lot ed,” she said. “Very shortly afer the recep- Lower Anna Fahey agreed with Olm- hours before the dance to begin setting up. of efort into planning it, getting word out, tion started at 8:30, the lobby of the science sted and lauded the band. “Tey were really According to upper Anna Clark, the radio’s setting up and making choices about music.” building was packed with students excited to interactive with the crowd and they would general manager, WPEA hoped to attract as Winter Formal typically falls on one greet friends and take pictures at our ‘photo talk to you, and you could tell that they were many members of the student body as possi- of the coldest weekends of January, and the booth.’” having fun, so that made you have fun,“ she ble in order to remind the community about planning committee ran into trouble last During the reception, students in the said. “Tey played a lot of songs that people the radio station, while also hosting an en- year. “Tere was a big snow storm, and the auditorium sat at tables lit by candlelight and didn’t really know, but it was a lot of fun for joyable evening for those in attendance. “At live band got stuck in trafc,” recalled McGa- enjoyed jazz by Te Big Red Blues, featuring people who did.”

Big Red Goes Green Horoscopes

By ASHLEY LIN It is evident that these environmen- By LAUREN LEATHAM and will surely benefit from your keen in- Columnist tally conscious students have dedicated ALEXANDRA VAN DIJKUM sight. themselves to advocating for sustainability. Columnists Have you seen the signs stuck to the Senior Jane Li, a member of the E-proctor Libra: This week it’s time to put walls of your dorm that tell you to turn of board and a co-head of the Environmental Aries: Take it easy this week, Aries. your focus back on academics, Li- your lights afer leaving the room? Have you Action Committee, credited her passion for All the excitement with the sun in your bra. Clear the space on your desk and opened your computer to the emails that tell environmental sustainability to her love of sign has left you tired, so use this week be sure to prioritize your homework you to take only the amount of food you will the outdoors. “As a child, I wasn’t necessar- as an opportunity to recharge. You-time and your studying. Starting off strong actually eat? Te answer is no, because these ily gung-ho about environmentalism, but I is the best time this week, so don’t be right now will set you on the right path signs and emails don’t exist. When asked knew I loved being in nature,” Li stated. Her afraid to cancel plans and have a chill grade-wise for the rest of the term. It’s a about her opinion on environmental sus- motivation to take action on campus stems weekend. lot of work, but you can do it! tainability, upper Christine Baker replied, from an aversion to living on a planet else- “It has to do with climate change, right?” where. “I don’t want to do things like settle Taurus: This is the week to try new Scorpio: One of your relationships Tough climate change is a huge and the human population in space.” things, Taurus! With Mars continuing might test you this week, but keep away time-sensitive global problem, it has not It is ironic that most students fail to to move through your sign, it is a great from rumors and it will be alright. reached the same level of attention and fo- realize how sweeping a problem climate time to broaden your horizons. Now You’re all about loyalty, Scorpio, and cus in the Exeter community as racism, LG- change is, in that it relates to topics that that the weather is finally in the double when that is tested it can be tough. Just BTQ+ issues and sexual assault have. “Aside they are passionate about. “I care about ani- digits, maybe even go outside. You will remember not to judge the situation from Climate Action Day, I don’t think the mal rights and human health,” said Baker. be surprised with how much fun you too quickly; things aren’t always as they students here think too much about it,” up- Like countless others, Baker is interested in have! seem. per Nick Tilson said. learning about how the phenomenon actu- “I’m pretty sure there’s a new class of- ally afects the issues that she cares about. Gemini: You will see your hard Sagittarius: These cold days have fered now about sustainability, but that’s all Tilson notes that climate change is not al- work pay off this week, Gemini. With been the perfect time for you to relax I know about the topic as a part of our edu- ways obvious. “Although it might not all be your sign in Jupiter’s house of success, and stay warm indoors. With the sun cation,” upper Caroline Matule commented visible, it’s doing a lot of damage,” he says. expect clear measurements of improve- leaving your sign, you’re going to feel on the incorporation of environmental sus- Even those for whom the efects of climate ment this week, whether academically, less outgoing and energized, but that’s tainability on campus. change are visible are sometimes unwilling athletically or artistically. Celebrate okay. Instead, you might rather opt to Tough a lack of knowledge regarding to address it. Matule adds, “I’m pretty sure your achievements and keep up the stay in with hot chocolate and a movie. environmental sustainability is common at there are a wide range of beliefs about cli- hard work! PEA, there are still many students who take mate change in the Exeter community, but Capricorn: This will be a week of action. Teir initiatives may not be exten- I feel like the percentage of Exeter students Cancer: Spend this week with your new experiences, Capricorn! You may sively publicized, but Exonians are making who would take enough action as to change friends, Cancer. Neptune is in your not notice it in the moment, but look- changes behind the scenes. From advocat- their daily habits is small.” house of relationships this week, so ing back you’ll see that a lot changes ing for animal rights to raising awareness on Senior Emmett Shell, co-head of the spend this time with those around you. this week, and most of it changes for the food waste, many students have been trying Animal Rights club, noted that although This week is also a good time to meet better! So get out there and meet new to fnd solutions for climate change. Senior students do care about the environment, it new people, so become familiar with people and do new things. Pedro Repsold De Sanson has been a part is ofen a low priority. “I think it’s easy to those ‘friends of friends’ just outside of of many community-oriented clubs like the push environmental work to the back, as your circle. Aquarius: You’ve had a lot of mixed Exeter Exchange, which has opened an Ex- it is ofen a thankless job, and I hope those emotions lately, Aquarius, but now it’s eter thrif shop for students to donate and who really care are sure to spend their time, Leo: This is the week to embrace time to let go of all your tangled feel- buy used clothes and miscellaneous items energy and skills addressing climate change your artistic side! With the moon en- ings. Embrace the fluidity of your water from other students. He also takes action at Exeter,” he said. tering your sign this week, you might sign and let yourself go with the flow as co-head of the environmental magazine Climate change is an ever-present, in- find the need to show off your prowess this week; don’t worry or think too Sustain. escapable, dangerous issue. Most Exonians in the arts. Whether that’s having a win- much, it all turns out in the end. Other students tackle climate change could take a lesson from the few who prove ter photoshoot in the snow or breaking by taking a more institutional approach. Up- willing to devote their time to addressing it. into song, have fun with it. Pisces: You’ve been pushing your- per Sophie Faliero is a co-head and founder Repsold De Sanson believes that “promot- self academically, Pisces, but use this of Exeter’s fossil fuel divestment club. “We ing change in regard to environmentalism Virgo: Tell it as it is, Virgo! With week to be more social. Get out of Ex- are planning to propose a divestment plan rotates around a change in culture, which I Jupiter moving into your sign, you will eter for a little while with some friends; to the school with reinvestment options believe will only occur if everyone, includ- see things with increasing clarity. Don’t sometimes it’s nice to leave the bubble. and success stories from other institutions,” ing myself, truly understands the impacts of be afraid to share your discoveries with Whatever you do, do it with other peo- Faliero said, outlining the club’s goals. our current practices.” the people around you, because they ple. It will make it all the more fun! 9 THE EXONIAN LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 SeniorSpotlight Ben Harrison By EMILY KANG and SUAN LEE of his mom and the Jack Kent Cooke Foun- Staf Writers dation that Harrison had the opportunity to pursue such a breadth of interests. In Exonians probably noticed him play- his freshman year of high school, he be- ing melodic tunes on his bagpipes at fall gan learning how to play the bagpipes, E/A. Maybe they know him as a co-head an instrument he was drawn to because of the Feminist Union. Perhaps they have of its beautiful and unique sound. He has read stories to younger children with him continued to play instruments through- in ESSO Main Street School Classroom out his time at Exeter and has performed Helpers. Tey might have read some of in the marching band, the Percussion his articles in Matter Magazine, Exeter’s Ensemble and Concert Band. Harrison science publication. Or maybe Exonians recently began practicing the trumpet, know him simply from the warm smiles another instrument he admires and has and cheerful greetings he shares with them long wanted to play. when he passes them on the paths. Anyone who watched senior Ori Senior Ben Harrison attended public Evans’ most recent PEA CRIBZ video on school in rural Virginia before coming Facebook, which features Harrison’s inte- to Exeter as a new lower. Afer a riveting rior room design, knows he also bears a summer course at Brown University and gifed eye for creative art and visual detail. the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Harrison “As far as designs go, this has got to be considered a boarding school education. pretty up there. I haven’t seen anything He found Exeter to be vastly diferent from like this before,” senior and co-host Abel his previous educational environments. Ngala said in the video as he pointed out “Exeter has amazing academics, small an expansive mosaic of record album cov- classes, great facilities and the Harkness ers, intricate wall designs and adjustable Inumidun Oyebode/Te Exonian method. People enjoy having discussions colored lights. Harrison’s artistic pursuits outside of class. Everyone really wants to social diversity to be an exciting change. of previous eforts he had made to boost reach beyond interior design and into stu- learn,” Harrison said. “It’s really all that It deepened his interest in social is- interest and attendance amongst male Exo- dio art. He is looking forward to taking a you could want in a high school.” sues, which he explored by frequenting nians. “I want to make [the club] broader, photography course in his senior spring. Despite the initial academic and social club meetings at Exeter, including the more intersectional and more accessible to Apart from his wide range of passions challenges of coming to Exeter as a new Republican Club, the Gay-Straight Alli- everyone. I want to personally learn more and willingness to learn something new, lower, Harrison quickly found his place in ance (GSA) and the Afro-Latinx Exonian so I can be a better ally in the dorm and Harrison is most known and appreciated the community and learned how to main- Society (ALES). “Issues just came up other all-male spaces where women might for his strong and compassionate character tain a healthy balance between the numer- in conversation and everyday life, so I not have a voice,” Harrison said. that ofen serves as a comfort to those who ous activities he pursues. He discovered a thought I should probably know more Another factor that encouraged Har- know him. “Ben truly sets the standard for passion for astrophysics last year through about them,” he explained. “Everyone has rison’s interest in feminism was his own non sibi. He is always extremely consider- the three astronomy courses he took a role, whether they realize it or not. It’s family environment. Harrison grew up ate of everyone around him. Tere is al- with Science Instructor John Blackwell. important to educate yourself on what very close with his mother and sister, ways a positive vibe when Ben is around,” “Ben is a serious, friendly, amicable soul,” your position is, what role you have and whose frequent discussions of feminist is- senior Lucas Stevens said. Blackwell said. “He worked diligently as a how you can utilize that.” sues provided him with greater insight on Harrison’s adviser and English In- student and was a real leader in class with Harrison became especially involved those topics from an early age. He believes structor William Perdomo expressed his thoughtful approaches to sharing solu- with Exeter’s Feminist Union, and he now his mother’s courage and guidance has similar sentiments. “Ben is generous, tions to difcult material.” Harrison plans serves as the club’s frst-ever male co-head. been a particularly unparalleled source of open, humorous, exudes integrity and has to major in astrophysics in college. He hopes that his leadership will set an support in his life. “My mom is defnitely an acute sense of his citizenry,” Perdomo Harrison brings this passion for lis- example to the rest of the community that the number-one person I look up to. Be- said. “My fondest memory of Ben will tening and leading to the extracurricular feminism is not a female-only movement. ing a single mother, she had to fll a lot of be duty nights. He usually stops by to to activities he participates in. Having grown To him, the definition of feminism is roles, but she’s done it and here I am. I don’t have a conversation about college, writing up in a predominantly white, Republican simple: “not discriminating against people know how she made it,” he said. sonnets, difculty with a math problem, neighborhood, Harrison found Exeter’s based on their gender or sex.” He spoke It was through the combined support photography, Fem Club or ALES.”

Movie Review: Lady Bird TrendwatchBy MICHAEL BAMAH By SAMANTHA WEIL Columnist Staf Writer

As the last seconds of Lady Bird mother Marion—the most nuanced and Hey Trendsetters, chainmail top. The glittering ensemble slipped by me, one thought ran through complicated relationship in the entire complemented her simple black skirt. my mind: I want more. The new film, di- film—highlighting both of their flaws. Welcome to 2018, and welcome Faculty members around campus rected by Greta Gerwig and starring Sao- Marion takes out her anger on Lady Bird, back to Exeter. Sherry is abroad, but I have also been looking good. Span- irse Ronan, is the type of movie that has holds grudges and treats Ladybird dif- will still be tracking and detailing all ish instructor Señora Jacqueline Flores you leaving the theatre feeling as though ferently than any other character in the your trendy and new fashion styles. showed up to class with trendy comic- you are the main character. You have her film. Their constant rapport—from ut- This past week has been the coldest yet designed, light blue casual shoes. Eng- quirks and family problems. You can re- ter anger and disappointment to bond- with record low temperatures, but that lish instructor Christina Breen came to late to her endless frustrations and ela- ing and intimate moments—allows us to hasn’t stopped many Exonians from class wearing a furred vest paired with tion. better understand why Lady Bird is the dressing well and serving looks. with navy blue pants. The film follows the eclectic and in- way she is. Within the first couple weeks since Here are a few helpful tips to look tense Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson I identified with the scenes between the end of break, we’ve seen some very good this winter: in her senior year of high school. She Lady Bird and her mother, specifically in trendy outfits that have been fitting Turtlenecks are the way to go. lives in a small home with her psychiat- the split second where one of their pas- for the brisk mornings and nippy af- When in doubt, put on a scarf. ric nurse mother, jobless father, gothic sive aggressive arguments morphs into a ternoons. Seniors Avery Giles ’18 and Stay Trendy, Exeter! Remember: brother and his girlfriend in Sacramento. pleasant conversation over a dress they Jack Baker ’18 returned wearing boy- look good, feel good. The only way to Her disdain for her hometown is evident, found in Goodwill. I can promise you friend jeans, while Chiara Christie ‘19 beat winter term is to look fashionable as she refers to it as “the midwest of Cali- that after watching this film, you’ll call and Lara Galligani ‘18 showed us that and stay comfortable. fornia.” your mother to tell her how much you scarves, a new trend, are on the move. Adios, Lady Bird wants more from her life. love her. Their long gray and black scarves com- Michael & Sherry She longs to leave Sacramento, her over- However, Lady Bird is not only good pleted their outfits while keeping them bearing mother, Catholic school and the for its tear-jerking moments. Its sharp- warm. rest of her hardships behind. She wants to witted comedy and underlying comedic At Winter Formal this weekend, go somewhere. Throughout the movie we tones force even the toughest of critics we spotted some more stylish outfits. see Lady Bird experiment with friends, to crack a smile. From the hilariously Sammy Resnick ’19 and Ty Deery ’18 boys and drugs. These experiences reveal clichéd and pretentious Kyle, to popu- showed up with fur coats. Sammy’s her insecurities and bouts of anger, her lar Jenna Walton’s snide comments, the denim coat had fur on the collar while selfishness and her longing for attention. movie capitalizes on hilarious conversa- she wore a light pink dress underneath. However, we also see her honesty, cre- tions, guaranteed to make any audience Ty stuck to the classics: a skinny black ativity, independence and most impor- laugh. tie suit with a golden clip that truly “ty- tantly, her huge capacity for love. Most of all, Lady Bird is the type of ed” his outfit together. Liz Williams ’19 What I loved most about this film was movie you can relate to. You can associate wore a mock-neck jumpsuit with a V- Lady Bird’s relationships with other char- the characters with your peers and laugh crop. The colorful designs on her out- acters. There were scenes with her best at their quirks. You can feel Lady Bird’s fit were great stand-out accents. Milo friend Julie, who would lie on the floor frustration towards the college process Walshe ‘20 sported a light pink seer- with Lady Bird eating communion wa- and laugh at the awkward moments sucker blazer, completing the preppy fers. Then there were contrasting scenes in high school which you also failed to look with a light blue blazer, stone pants with her first boyfriend Danny, who was avoid. Lady Bird travels through high and plain white shirt. Hillary Davis’ ‘19 in the musical with Lady Bird and later school as awkwardly and passionately as two piece dress was an exciting shift proved unfaithful to her. the rest of us, and we see that even after from the classic evening gown and many Most importantly, the film centers the hardest of times, everything will end one piece dresses we saw. In another two around Lady Bird’s relationship with her up okay. piece outfit, Tess Aalto ‘18 rocked a gold THE EXONIAN LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 10

FacultySpotlight Michael Golay By VIRGINIA LITTLE and nights, Golay cheerfully greets each TANTI CHI member of McConnell Hall and asks Staf Writers the dorm-members about their activities that day. He also helped Friberg with Teaching was not his first career, or the college admissions process during even his second; had he not been invited her senior year. In advising Friberg on to speak at Exeter about a recently- her applications, Golay “made sure that published book, historian Michael my voice was the most important one Golay may never have enriched the lives during the college application process,” of so many Exonians. Through his roles said Friberg. She also attributes him as a senior history instructor, former with helping her finish a tough History adviser to The Exonian, dorm faculty 600 paper. Golay “made me really for McConnell Hall and beloved student believe in myself,” Friberg said, noting adviser, he has left an immeasurable that his encouragement was “kind of an impact on campus. But Golay had never [athlete and] coach relationship where taught a high school class when he was he was cheering me on” during the offered a part-time position only weeks writing of the thirty-page paper. after coming to Exeter to speak about Golay’s passion for history stems his book, A Ruined Land: End of the primarily from his curiosity. “I’m very Civil War (1999), at a lunch hosted interested in how people live or how Numi Oyebode/Te Exonian by the History Department in 2000. people lived,” he said. His academic Four years later, he became a full-time only further emphasized by his fellow professional job, Golay fit naturally as interest evolved from this curiosity. member of the History Department’s colleagues. According to Chair of Exeter’s a teacher and adviser. “I sort of see my Though Golay has written about the faculty, and the rest is history. History Department William Jordan, job in two ways,” he said. “One is in Civil War era, his favorite time period Before Exeter, Golay had Golay is a “tremendous colleague” the classroom and one is in the dorm “might be the 1920s and 30s.” A lover distinguished careers as a newspaper and a “true intellectual,” one who is [with] my advisees,” Golay added. He of narratives, Golay notes he was always journalist and an independent scholar “incredibly dedicated to his teaching enjoys both aspects of his job equally. interested in stories, especially “stories and author. He published eight books and to his students.” Jordan recounted “I’m interested in the students here that are true because what actually including A Ruined Land, which how, after recommending Richard more than I am in any other element of happened is better than anything you became a finalist for the prestigious Hofstadter’s Anti-intellectualism in the school.” can make up—unless you’re Tolstoy or Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize in 2000. American Life to him, Golay finished All Exonians agree that Golay puts James Joyce or Jane Austen,” Golay said. Golay moved to Exeter when his wife, the 400-page book over winter break. students first, whether in the classroom This last phrase underscores Golay’s Julie Quinn, became a communications Upon finishing the book, Golay emailed or in McConnell Hall. “Mr. Golay interest in literature as well. He credits director. Shortly after A Ruined Land Jordan a quote which Jordan notes was one of the first people who made George Orwell, Leo Tolstoy, and James sparked the interest of Exeter’s History describes Golay “to a tee.” Golay quoted Exeter into a home,” says senior and Joyce as his biggest influences. Department, the department asked Hofstadter’s statement that “[whatever] McConnell proctor Megi Topalli. On Though Golay is a seasoned him to teach at Exeter. Since coming to the intellectual is too certain of, if he her first night as a prep at Exeter and journalist, acclaimed historian and a Exeter, Golay has published six more is healthily playful, he begins to find having newly arrived from Albania, veteran history instructor, his greatest books, most recently America 1933: unsatisfactory. The meaning of his Topalli felt homesick. Golay found her addition to life on campus may be his The Great Depression, Lorena Hickok, intellectual life lies not in the possession alone in the common room, and spent accessibility and his understanding of Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Shaping of of truth but in the quest for new an hour talking to her about her home students’ needs. He has “an ability to be the New Deal, published in 2014. uncertainties.” country and its history. “I remember really compassionate and personable,” Golay served as an adviser for The Jordan credits Golay with having feeling overwhelmed at how nicely I had notes Friberg. Even now, as a freshman Exonian from his first years on the been “hugely influential over the just been welcomed into the dorm and in college, Golay checks in to see faculty until 2012. With his background U.S. history curriculum” at Exeter, Exeter,” Topalli said. how she’s doing. On campus, Golay in journalism, advising the school noting that Golay was the driving force Julia Friberg ‘17 was a member continues to be a willing ear and mentor newspaper was a natural fit. Journalism behind a group that created a common of Golay’s advisory for her four years for his students. “It’s nice to know “was something I knew well,” Golay history syllabus used by generations at Exeter and values the personal there is always a door open on campus said. He added, “Newspapers are vitally of teachers. Golay has “been a pioneer relationship they formed in the dorm whenever I need to do homework or important,” and emphasized that The in writing syllabi that abandon the and in the classroom. Golay “helped just talk to someone,” Topalli said. Exonian “is significant and important in standard textbook and use other kinds me feel like someone was watching out Most aptly, Jordan described Golay as our life here. I’m a big supporter of it.” of historical writing,” said Jordan. for me and cared about me,” Friberg “a fierce advocate for students whose Golay’s importance on campus is Although teaching is his third said, fondly recalling how, on Tuesday classroom is a haven for them as well.”

Lamont Exhibit: Possible Subject Positions By VERONICA CHOULGA and ANDREA SO Staf Writers A rough, figurative sculpture can have about things.” Kovylina used you can put on to look through the interactive ones, because they made made of plastic stands in the front of artistic expression and physical figures different pieces,” said Locke. you feel like you were also a part of the room, while remodeled clothes to represent different stances in an Art Chair Tara Lewis commented the show instead of just a visitor.” hang on a rack towards the back. enticing video which displays people on her experience at the exhibit, Though some students have visited These are some of the pieces present on differently levelled stools in Palace saying, “I think this exhibit not only the exhibit, Locke was disappointed at the Lamont Gallery’s latest exhibit, Square, Saint Petersburg. “That’s celebrates cool artwork but also that students seem to lack interest in entitled “Possible Subject Positions.” a commentary on the position you invites you to learn more about the the gallery. She said, “I hope people Open from Nov. 17 to Feb. 3, might take in life,” explained Locke. In artist who made it, their life and why come and realize the depth of who the “Possible Subject Positions” another display, featured artist Maud they made it.” From her perspective they can be or all the different beings exhibition displays mediums such as Bryt aimed to show the difficulty in as an art teacher, Lewis feels that they can take on– that it’s okay and video, sound, sculpture and clothing. taking different perspectives. “I seek the exhibit is especially important natural.” Locke isn’t the only one It features work from a variety of an abstract dynamic equilibrium of because it conveys meaning to the who thinks this exhibition is special. modern artists– Maud Bryt ‘83, forms which embody a feeling of the people who view it. She said, “I’m an Fellow Gallery Proctor and lower Merill Comeau, Masary Studios, Anna human condition,” she said in her artist and teach art to super talented Nicole Blanco agreed that “Possible Schuleit Haber, Adriane Herman, Elena artist statement. “For me, every new and intellectually curious students. It Subject Positions” is unique and Kovylina, Tracie Morris and Alison sculpture is an attempt, an essay, at [the exhibit] shows work that sends a deserves more attention. “I feel like Saar. Some themes of the show are expressing the inexpressible.” message and invites the viewer to have this exhibit is different from anything identity, history and memory. A range Merill Comeau’s work hangs on a dialogue with it or relate somehow else we’ve done because our focus is of campus events featuring the artists a clothing rack in the back right of to the material and the process.” on diverse definitions of feminists and of the exhibition are also scheduled the exhibit. She took her mother’s For Lewis, one thing that stood out what it looks like to different people,” throughout its exhibition period, with old clothes, deconstructed them, and about this exhibition was the number she said. Adriane Herman participating in a then rebuilt them again. “She did of artists involved in the process. “I The current Lamont Gallery lunchtime presentation on Feb. 1, and not have a good relationship with like the intersections presented in the exhibition offers more than just Merill Comeau hosting a workshop on her mother,” said Locke, who worked exhibit and the connections between different pieces of artwork; it offers Feb. 2. During Comeau’s workshop, closely with the artist during the setup the artists included,” she explained. an impression of unity. Each piece of participants will have the opportunity of the exhibition. By redesigning the Lewis felt that connections between artwork in “Possible Subject Positions” to create an altered item of clothing clothing, Comeau shows her transition different pieces of art contributed to aligns with overarching themes. Locke that relates to an aspect of themselves. from childhood to womanhood and the overall value of the exhibition. said, “It is sort of a bunch of different Senior and Gallery Proctor Ellie the different obstacles she encountered For lower Sarah Barrett, the pieces that you might not expect to be Locke said, “The show is supposed along the way. It is not only a visual artwork in the Lamont exhibit “all had together, but when they’re in the same to be about different positions you exhibit; students can interact with the deeper meanings that were clear and space, they’re supposed to create a can take in life, different stances you work. “She has these tiny gloves that relatable. My favorites ones were the greater sense of togetherness.”

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POETRY, POLITICS POETRY SLAM Interested in the behind- & CONVERSATION the-scenes of the paper? Friday 7:30, Lamont Gallery January 20th, Lamont Gallery Write for Te Exonian. EVENT EVENT Come to our Writers’ Meeting on UNSILENCED KARAOKE NIGHT Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum! Tursday 8:00, Assembly Hall Saturday 8:30, Agora THE EXONIAN SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 11 ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: ILLY ARDEN AND ADDIE HAPIRO LBy LEAH COHEN C M S and CAROLINE FLEMING Contributing Writers

Te pond is packed to the brim with fans for the girls’ varsity swim team’s frst meet of the season. Captains Lilly Carden and Maddie Shapiro are cheering on their teammates from the side of the pool. Afer a long meet, they know their team is exhausted and needs a fnal push to demolish their opponents. And they succeed. Seniors Carden and Shapiro both got their start in the pool at a young age. Trown into the sport by their parents, neither of them made a huge splash in the swim scene right away. Carden’s parents had to practically drag her to the pool for her practices at age fve. Meanwhile, in Exeter, NH, eight year old Shapiro was being persuaded by her father to try out for the Exeter Swim team. For Carden, she didn’t realize how much she loved swimming until she quit. “I got back into it because it was such a great stress re- liever and it was really nice to have a community outside of my classmates at school,” she said. Now, on their respective tenth and twelfh years of swimming, there’s more keeping them in Big Red’s swimming tank than the shiny speedos. Carden describes her passion for the sport as correlating to her love for her team and feeling of self accomplishment afer a tough race. Despite the fact that swimming is a primarily Reina Matsumoto/Te Exonian individual sport, the captains adore their small which is why every swimmer swims.”, she said. the Week' and choose an MVP for every meet Te Exeter girls’ swim team is unlike any other, group of girls. “I probably enjoy the team aspect Swimming is arguably one of the most physi- to motivate the team to do their best during both in size and heart. Both captains declare of swimming the most. Having a group of people cally challenging sports, but seems surprisingly practice every day.” their dedication for the commitment and close who you know are supporting you no matter rewarding to this tightly-knit team. In addition to being hard-working, these attention that a small team brings. “By being what is really amazing,” she said. “I’m so grateful Besides being incredible athletes, this captains have bubbly personalities with energy on such a small team here, I have been able to for it.” Although it may not seem like your usual splashy duo makes sure to lead in style with both and tempo. At the average meet, the voices of receive a lot of personal attention, so my stroke “team sport”, swim meets are based on the scores hard work and compassion. Upper Ashleigh Carden and Shapiro can be heard screaming over technique has improved a lot from when I was of the entire team and tight bonds are formed Lackey has been a member of the team for two the chaos of the pool. Lower Maddie Machado on a 35 person team back home,” Carden said. through the sweat and hard work the girls put in seasons now and praises her captains’ dedication. emphasized her admiration for the captains, Under the close eye of Coach Farnum, both the for each other in the pool. “Te feeling of hitting “Tey’re both very smart and efcient. If we “[Tey] are great at boosting morale during captains and the team have been able to improve the touchpad at the end of a race is really exhila- ask them to get one thing done, they fnish it as meets. Tey’re always cheering from the side and foster an inclusive winning team dynamic. rating. It’s such an adrenaline rush,” she added. fast as possible. I think that they are both really of the pool, giving support to their relay team- The difference between clubs and boarding Carden’s fellow co-captain Shapiro also invested in making sure that the team is full of mates and the girls that are swimming individual school teams turns out to be a great one, with emphasizes the perks of a very vigorous physical positive energy, pushing us to always stay posi- events,’ she said. Machado added a personal a greater focus on team victories than personal activity. Te pride in her personal accomplish- tive when faced with challenging sets or tough memory she had had with Carden. “Last meet, ones. A win is not solely implied by improving ments and the endorphins are something she competition,” she said. Whether in the pool or afer one of my races, I remember Lilly coming your own times, but cheering your teammates simply cannot live without. “Tere is a lot of around campus, it’s evident these two swimmers up and congratulating me, giving me even more on, as well, so that the whole team can leave pain and efort put into the pool meaning that are some of the nicest Exonians around. drive to win my next event,” she said. Home or feeling victorious. “When swimming for Exeter, when you get a new best time, you’re absolute Carden commented on the efforts she away, Girls’ Varsity Swim is bonded by passion girls are strategically placed in events to help exhausted and hurting during and afer the race. makes to inspire her team. “I always try to for their sport and with a keen eye on victory. our team get the most points to win,” Shapiro If you’re able to walk afer, you didn’t give it your make sure I’m encouraging people in the pool Over the course of their Exeter careers, both described. “Exeter swimming has helped me all. Tere’s nothing like the feeling of accomplish- and keeping up a positive attitude,” she said. “At in the pool and academically, the two captains become more of a team player and it’s always a ing what you set your mind towards though, the end of every week, we also pick an 'MVP of have developed greatly over the past four years. learning experience.” Teams' Camaraderie Stems from Traditions

Upper Liz Williams leads the freestyle race. Jena Yun/Te Exonian

By WYNTER SANDS another tough day of practice.” carry this supportive spirit into the meets and gram.” Tis long standing tradition of working and ANDREW SUN On the other side of the pool, the boys’ rest of practice.” hard outside of the season helps them perform Contributing Writers varsity swim team has traditions, too. Te gentle- Outside of the water, girls' varsity squash is as the best in the league. men have something called a “throwdown” to the home to more subtle traditions and rituals. Similar to boys’ basketball, the Big Red From the pool deck to the ice rinks to the try and get out of practice. “It’s a special event Before games, the team will usually stand on boys’ wrestling team is also composed of win- basketball and squash courts, many winter var- and only happen twice or thrice a season,” se- the right side of the court and line up by ladder ners. One of their biggest traditions is calling sity sport teams partake in long-standing tradi- nior and co-captain Taylor Walshe said. Walshe order (number 22 by the glass and number 1 by themselves “the Swamp.” Upper Chim Tasie- tions. Whether the ritual is subtle or elaborate, it elaborated that when it happens, Coach Mills the front wall). Te team they are competing Amadi explained, “Basically, the Swamp is our helps to establish a friendly and healthy culture gets everyone out of the pool and gives a person against follows suit on the opposing wall. During New England title, and we try and defend the within each team and promote a more inclusive the chance to end practice by beating a specifc the lineup, each player takes turns saying their Swamp. So, instead of saying Go Big Red at the group dynamic. time. Usually these times are close to or faster number from lowest to highest. Afer the names end of the practice we say ‘1-2-3 Swamp.’” Tis Te girls’ swim team has multiple traditions than their personal best, which is an added fac- and numbers are called on both teams, the two creates a competitive atmosphere and gives the they perform throughout their season. One of tor to the hype. Walshe continued, “Everyone is matched players walk to the middle of the court boys a strong sense of winning. the more notable customs unique to their team standing around the pool deck, gassing up the and shake hands. Afer, the players shake hands Te girls’ varsity hockey team is also known is the ffeen-day countdown to Interschols, their one swimmer (mainly because we don’t want to with each other, they then go and shake the op- for their quirky group traditions. Other than eat- highly-anticipated championship swim meet. As keep swimming laps, but also hoping to see our posing team’s coaches’ hands. Te Exeter players ing and bonding over dinner together the night co-captain Maddie Shapiro explains, at the end teammate put up a fast time.) Tere are always would then jog down the side wall high-fving before games, Senior and Co-Captain Kaleigh of every season, each of the girls are assigned a gusty swims and it’s fun to watch. Even the life- everyone down the line. “Our line up helps get Conte explained, “Te team also takes pride in number and then make a poster featuring that guards get amped for it.” us pumped up for our match. When everyone our unorthodox of ice warm up, which consists number for each day of the countdown. On the Senior Jamie Cassidy shared similar senti- is cheering for you it makes you excited to play of running through the squash courts, playing a last day, all of the uppers work together to create ments, adding, “Te throwdowns are random and win for your team,” upper Ursula Sze said. game, and several other activities.” Te warmup is a swim team family tree. “It’s always so fun to which makes the atmosphere of the natatorium “You also feel supported by all your teammates.” the perfect way for the girls to get ready for games see what creative ideas they have come up with,” electric when we’re given the challenge.” Tis Te boys’ basketball members, who claimed and prepare to be focused. However, the rest of Shapiro added. Another of their popular rituals sense of team camaraderie and spirit is ofen the 2017 New England Champions title, not campus might know the girls better for their occurs more ofen than their others. Before the translated into their competitions. As Cassidy only have traditions during the season but also infamous Crocs regime. As Conte puts it, “I think last swim in particularly hard practices, some- puts it, “It [a throwdown] also builds an awesome of-season. As Lower Kerick Walker said, “In the the Crocs are just funny.” Conte also stressed the one, typically one of the captains, yells out, “Last dynamic to have our team cheer each other on fall, we have optional team lifs at 6 am Friday importance of these traditions for the dynamic one!” Everyone responds in unison by yelling, like that.” Walshe concluded his thoughts, saying, mornings organized by the team captains. It’s of the team. She added, “I think our traditions “Ayyyyee!” Shapiro explained by saying, “It’s a “Tough our yelling and cheering might not be really tough mentally, but doing it with a positive just reinforce who we are as a team and the role super little thing, but it means we’ve just tackled helping the throw down swimmer go fast, we attitude and energy helps set the bar for our pro- each of us have on it.” 12 THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 ExonianSports Boys’ Swimming Falls Short to Brunswick With a Close Loss of 88-99

Upper Jared Zhang strokes toward the touchpad. Rachel Luo/Te Exonian

By MILO WALSHE competition, outclassing the feld by more our lack of training.” However, the team is Tis year Exeter will be hosting Inter- Contributing Writer than two seconds. Prep Aren Mizuno also eager to get back up to peak performance. schols on March 3rd. Although this date lauded senior and co-captain Taylor Walshe Brunswick came to the swim meet with seems far away, the meet has been on the This past weekend, the boys' varsity for throwing down a pair of blistering times an equally strong desire to win. However, un- teams mind since the frst day of training. swim team hosted Brunswick School. Ex- in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle events. like Big Red, Brunswick trained extensively Mizuno said, “We hope to work extremely eter’s swimmers trained as hard as possible in Mizuno pointed out that they were “great and showed up with superior conditioning. hard to impress the home audience watch- the three days leading up to the meet in an- times [and were] similar to his results at “Tey just came of of a week long training ing.” Last season they placed 6th during ticipation of Brunswick’s historically strong Interschols last year” which is an impressive trip in Florida with a lot of primed swim- Interschols at Hotchkiss however, the team swim program. Tis was just their second feat given the team is still at an early point mers,” Senior Jamie Cassidy pointed out. feels they can defnitely improve this year. meet of the season afer handily defeating in their season. He credited this to Walshe’s Looking back on the event, the team “At Interschols we expect to win,” Xu said. Sufeld Academy 115-71 before leaving for athletic commitment to train over vacation. has acknowledged that there is room for Tey have high hopes as the day gets closer, Winter Break. Despite a valiant efort, Big One of the team’s biggest challenges improvement. The team is prepared for and will continue to work hard in practice to Red sufered a close loss, 88-99. they had to overcome, was the small amount some grueling practices this week to lay the dominate the competition at the end of the Te team knew it wouldn’t be an easy of time before the meet. Te team only had foundation for their upcoming meet against season. With new talent from the younger meet yet they showed up determined and three days to prepare including training dur- Deerfeld Academy on Saturday as well as classes, and experienced seniors looking to focused to swim as fast as possible. Despite ing the snow day despite the blizzard. Afer the rest of the season. Upper Jeremy Xu said, succeed in their last season at Exeter, the their loss, there were still some notable races. the break, several of the swimmers were out “Tis week’s practices will be tough as we boy’s swim team will stop at nothing till they Lower Andrew Benson stormed through of shape, “Most of the swimmers had taken are all in the process of getting into better achieve their goals. Cassidy was extremely the 100-yard freestyle, touching half a body break from swimming during the holiday,” shape. We will make sure this does not hap- confdent in the team's abilities. “We’re win- length ahead of Brunswick’s top sprinter. In Mizuno claimed. Tis resulted in the team’s pen again.” Not only tougher swim practices, ning the ship. By Interschols we will be the the penultimate event, the 100-yard breast- lack of proper conditioning needed for the but according to Mizuno, “We will work hard best team there. I believe that 100 percent.” stroke, lower Charlie Venci cruised past the meet. Mizuno elaborated, “Our loss refects every day and have early morning lifs.

Girls’ Hockey Brings theBy BurnCHARLIE VENCI onon powerBrewster plays and had strong penalty kills,” Contributing Writer she said. Prep Alyssa Xu also had a notable perfor- Te girls' hockey team returned from mance in the Saturday game. With one goal winter break in a dazzling fashion with a tri- against Brewster and still a whole season lef umph over Brewster Academy. Big Red played to improve, the forward is likely to be a four- Brewster on Saturday and scored six goals to year weapon for Big Red’s lineup. Senior and their opponent’s zero. Te win helped the team co-captain Kaleigh Conte praised Xu’s contri- to surpass its formerly tied record to hold a bution to the team chemistry. “Her best quality new season record of 5-4-1. as a teammate is selfessness. She knows her Every team member played at some point role on the team, and puts everyone frst,” she during the game due to the multi-goal lead. said. Conte also commended Xu’s work ethic Prep Alyssa Xu, lowers Abby Smith, Jenna and improvement over the frst month of the Brooks and Jill Cloonan, and uppers Kathryn season, saying, “Alyssa is a very talented player Kester and Chiara Christie scored the team’s and she is extremely level-headed, hardwork- goals. ing and humble. She was a quiet kid at frst Although there were many outstanding but she has come out of her shell a lot. Exeter players, lower Robin Potter specifcally praised is lucky to have a player like her.” Brooks as a standout player throughout the Te team has played well throughout its game. Potter said, “She played with intensity season, coming together game afer game to from the start and she was playing with energy triumph over its opponents. At the beginning that the whole team needed.” Te team mir- of the season in December, Big Red had strong rored Brooks’ spirit during the second period wins against Berwick, Pomfret, King’s Edge and the pickup in energy led Big Red to victory. Hill and the Hill School. However, the team Despite the team’s strong lead, the players will be working hard for the next eight weeks are perfectionists and noted faws to improve to have even more success in the remaining upon in the coming weeks. Tough the girls games of this season. Every player came back let no pucks in the net, Brooks humbled their from break refreshed and ready to toe-drag win by commenting on the team’s somewhat along the icy stretch to a successful year. rusty performance at the beginning of the Deerfeld comes to town this Saturday game. “Te game started out slowly because with a strong team that has gotten the best of the break we had,” she said. of Exeter for the past two years in a row. As However, afer the frst intermission, the the team prepares for the upcoming week of girls knew it was crunch time. Te players con- matchups, including Deerfeld on Saturday, nected more of their passes during the second there is no shortage of competitive fre in any period, setting the tone for the rest of the game. of the players. Brooks expressed the team’s Lower Keaghan Tierney commented on the determination for this weekend’s game, saying, momentum the girls gained. “We capitalized “We [as a team] are only just getting started.” Lower Emma Watson rushes the puck. Julia Goydan/Te Exonian Inside Tis Week’s Sports Section Girls’ Hockey Athletes of the Week Winter Traditions Boys’ Swimming The girls’ hockey Seniors Lillian Carden The boys’ swim team The boys’ swim team team began the year and Maddie Shapiro cap- has “throwdowns." Find fought tooth and nail in sensational form. tain the Exeter girls’ swim out what this means and against a tough Bruns- Find out more about team this season. Read more Winter team tradi- wick squad. Find out the team’s success on 12. more on 11. tions on 11. more on 12.

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