Volume CXXIII, No. 12 Friday, April 13th, 2018 Milton’s Archives: Admissions Gabriel Gomez Speaks Politics Class Divide Ian Glick ‘21 Idone Rhodes '20 News Writer News Writer “Student Center Divide As students return On Wednesday, April Raises Controversy” - Novem- from March break, a time 4th, Gabriel Gomez, a for- ber 16th, 2012 often filled with thoughts mer Navy SEAL and Aircraft about life after Milton, the Carrier Pilot, came to speak Shira Golub Traditionally, under- annual period of revisit days to the Upper School at the classmen have been the sub- remind us of the other ad- Conservative Club’s yearly jects of intimidating stares missions process that many assembly. Gomez attend- from upperclassmen peering students have experienced. ed the United States Naval over the railing in the stu- With over 1,600 applicants Academy (USNA) and went dent center. This year, Class this year, and an anticipated on to become a Navy pilot. IV students have reported 1,700 once spring and sum- After four years of flying, Go- incidents of thrown objects mer applications have been mez joined the Navy SEALs. and spitting, causing adults submitted, prospective stu- Gomez spent the majority and students alike to take ac- dents face a challenge that of his time on SEAL Team tion in an attempt to change grows more daunting by the Four, which was deployed upperclassmen ways. year. According to Mr. Na- in South and Central Amer- Dean of Students Jose tale, an Assistant Director of ica. Around five years after The Boston Globe Ruiz explained that he has Admission who has worked starting his service as a Navy Gabriel Gomez, Conservative Club speaker, laments his Senate loss “heard from Class IV Deans... in Milton admissions for six SEAL, Gomez left active duty reports from students who years, the amount of appli- and attended Harvard Busi- grams for first responders. the suggestion as a joke, but have experienced what they cants to the Milton Upper ness School, where he re- Gomez’s background as then realized that campaign- perceive to be either spit- School has grown “signifi- ceived a Master of Business a first generation American ing for the seat was his op- ting of some sort whether it cantly” each year since his Administration. influenced his perspective on portunity to serve the Unit- be liquid or actual spit itself arrival. After spending some time service in the United States. ed States once again. When or the flicking of items, food Those 1,700 applicants in private equity investing, Gomez noted that he feels Gomez considered running and things of that sort.” each hope to earn one of his interest in serving the “extremely grateful” that his a second time in 2014, the “There are a few in- only approximately 180 to- country was rekindled, and parents decided to move to GOP took him in, since, as dividuals in the upper class- tal spaces in Milton’s rising in 2013 he ran for a Massa- the US, and he wanted to both a more moderate Re- es who are throwing things freshman, sophomore, and chusetts’ Senate seat in the join the Navy to pay back the publican and a Latino, he down on the freshman,” and junior classes. That ratio of special election and won the country for the kindness he could attract a younger and “who for some reason find [it] spaces to applicants creates Republican primary, ulti- felt he was extended here. more diverse voting base. funny,” Mr. Fitzpatrick, Class an acceptance rate of ap- mately losing the seat to Ed Upon attending the USNA, Unfortunately, powerful Re- IV dean, shared. He conveyed proximately 10.6 percent. Markey in the general elec- Gomez felt an overwhelming publican senators like Marco that to his knowledge, “peo- Milton’s acceptance rate for tion. Gomez decided not to sense of service, duty, hon- Rubio and Ted Cruz did not ple had spit, [and] tic-tacs, students entering the upper run for Senator again in the or, and country. When one want another Republican paper, [and] banana peels school is lower than that 2014 election, and instead of Gomez’s friends suggest- Latino senator attracting [were] thrown down.” of 99.6 percent of univer- co-founded 02X, a company ed that he run for the Sen- their own supporters, so the An anonymous Class sities in the United States, which holds special training ate in 2013, he initially took CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 IV girl admitted that she according to data posted on seminars and education pro- witnessed “a junior [throw- Quora.com. According to a ing] a box of tampons at post on educationcorner.com, [her] friends.” Jacob Aronoff, Milton’s acceptance rate is also Class IV, disclosed that also lower than that of Dart- Police Brutality in 2018 he was hit by a bana. “I just mouth College (11.5%), Cor- though they made up just 13 looked up and it was on my nell University (14.2%), and percent of the U.S. popula- shoulder.” Duke University (11.5%). tion. Ms. Morin, head of To manage and optimize Week after week, we watch counseling at Milton, ex- such a competitive environ- the last few seconds of yet plained that she has also ment, the admissions staff another life, captured on vid- “been aware of students works tirelessly throughout eo recordings and body cams. throwing things down,” as the year. In September, Oc- We sit and watch as another well as “girls feeling judged tober, and November, when police department issues a by students that are over most of us are studying and twitter statement voicing the railing.” Mr. Beauchmin, re-adjusting to school, many their regret and sorrow, or, as a Class II dean, echoed this admissions staff members another police officer leaves sentiment, expressing how it are travelling the world and court free of charge. And can be “intimidating to have interviewing students. Ac- over and over again we have a large group staring down cording to the Milton Ad- The Root to ask ourselves: why does into the crowd below.” missions Catalogue, students Stephen Clark’s death sparks protests the color of someone’s skin The Class IV deans hail from 27 countries and Jana Amin ‘21 cans are 2.5 times as likely as make it 2.5 times more likely became aware of this issue 28 states. Milton admissions Opinion Writer white Americans to be shot that they will get shot? It’s a when they “decided that faculty travel to many of 294 unarmed people and killed by police officers. question whose answer goes [they] wanted to have gen- these places to raise prospec- have been shot and killed by It is clear that the incessant back hundreds of years, but der assemblies and at those tive students’ awareness of police so far in 2018. 987 were police murders of unarmed it’s one that we must remind meetings had specific ques- Milton. shot and killed by police in black men is a very real issue. ourselves of each time we tions [they] wanted to ask December and January 2017. As the Washington Post In 2012, black people ac- hear of a new police brutality about comfort level,” said Mr. mark the height of interview noted in an analysis pub- counted for 31 percent of lished in 2016, black Ameri- police killing victims even CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 NEWS OPINION A&E SPORTS THIS WEEK’S Meesage From Old and Phelps-Roper - Page 10 A Capella Night - Page 12 March Madness - Page 14 New Head Monitors MEASURE - Page 3 David Hogg - Page 11 “?” - Page 12 Game Schedule- Page 15 Friday, April 13th, 2018 Page 2 The Milton Measure est. 1894 Privacy The CXXIII Editorial Board Recently, Facebook has come under fire for break- Editors-in-Chief ing the trust of facebook users, with celebrities like Elon Alexander Chen ‘18 & Nina Taneja ‘18 Musk and Steve Wozniak publicly blasting the company, and deleting their accounts. This week, Facebook CEO Managing Editor Patrick Huang ‘18 Mark Zuckerberg came before the Congress to respond Senior Editors to questions Facebook’s use of consumer data. More spe- Layout Editors Edward Sheehan ‘18 Soleil Devonish ‘18 cifically, Zuckerberg was grilled on data privacy. Charis Palandjian ‘18 Nina Subkhanberdina ‘18 Maya Thakore ‘18 Olivia Risoleo ‘18 The focus on privacy stems from how Cambridge Ana- Web Editor lytica, a political consulting company, came to be in pos- Anastasia Sukharevsky ‘18 session of the private information of 87 million Facebook users — data which it may have used to influence the 2016 A&E Editors News Editors Opinion Editors presidential election. This specific breach started when a Kalaria Okali ‘18 Desi DeVaul ‘19 Eva O’Marah ‘19 Jack Delea ‘19 Nicholas Taborsky ‘19 John Albright ‘19 man named Aleksandr Kogan, a Russian-American neu- roscientist working at Cambridge University, created Sports Editors Photo Editors Faculty Advisor a personality quiz app that mined the data of Facebook Caroline McCarthy ‘18 Rebecca Karlson ‘18 Liz Matson Andrew D’Ambrosio ‘19 Leo Jin ‘18 users who used it. The use of this app resulted not only in the data collection of these users, but also, through a News Opinion loophole in Facebook’s software, the friends of the peo- Leo Jin ‘18 Jeffrey Cao ‘18 ple who used this app also had their data stolen. Kailee Silver ‘18 Catherine Gallori ‘18 Daming Cui ‘19 Jack Weiler ‘18 Facebook and other networks are served by algorithms Maria Geroukos ‘19 Alana Greenaway ‘19 utilizing user data to craft a better experience - in other Cameron Hoffman ‘19 Yunqing (Star) Hu ‘19 words, major platforms reasonably find out more about Charles Leonetti ‘19 Cade Rose ‘19 their users in order to present personally relevant con- Alexander McEvoy ‘19 Alexander Shih ‘19 Samantha Bateman ‘20 Dariya Subkhanberdina ‘19 tent, like advertisements and related posts. In exchange Kiran Biddinger ‘20 Ugur Gurol ‘20 Ethan Furdak ‘20 for the convenience for companies and consumers, users Ainsley Iwanicki ‘20 Sophie Lachenauer ‘20 sacrifice personal information regarding their interests. Andrew Ma ‘20 Leydn McEvoy ‘20 Striking a balance between appropriately tailored con- Idone Rhodes ‘20 Pari Palandjian ‘20 David Shaw ‘20 Olivia Wang ‘20 tent and an infringement of privacy has been an ideal to Jack Sullivan ‘20 Jana Amin ‘21 consumers, but, as evidenced by the Cambridge Analyti- Cece Zinny ‘20 Shannon Kim ‘21 Eliza Dunn ‘21 ca scandal, companies don’t alway honor this nonpareil. Ian Glick ‘21 Events of the past few weeks, particularly the Facebook Sports Jack Pacheco ‘18 incident, have reignited conversation among Milton stu- A&E Steve Walker ‘18 dents and across the world regarding personal privacy Kelly Han ‘19 Will Bucci ‘19 Michael George ‘19 Dylan Hickey ‘19 in technology. Many Milton students are consumers of Gracie Chiang ‘20 Lou Barber ‘20 social media. 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The Milton Measure 170 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 Friday, April 13th, 2018 Head Monitors Page 3 Kailee’s Kolumn and Greg’s Grumblings From Greg: It's kind of crazy to think my time at Milton is coming to a close when it seems like just yesterday I got here. So be- fore I go, there are just a few things I’d like to grumble about. 1. It was an honor to be your Head Monitor. Honesty, one of the most valuable experiences of my life. I’ve learned so much from all of you and I can only hope that I made your year just a little bit better. 2. I’m just now realizing how much I’m going to miss you all. Not just all you students but the faculty too. You all have really changed my life and I’m never going to forget you. 3. For all those people I haven’t gotten a chance to meet yet, please come up and talk to me before the year is over. I really think I’m a pretty friendly person (at least I try to be) and I want to get to know you. 4. While I wasn’t able to get everything done that I want- Michael George(II) ed to this year as Head Monitor, I just want you all to know Kailee and Greg smile at you! how thankful I am to have the opportunity to represent you all. I care so much about everyone here and while it wasn’t From Kailee: always smooth sailing, you have made my senior year one that Here we are — my very last Kolumn! I spoke at Revisit Day last week and it seems like just I will never forget. yesterday I was sitting where they were. I came to Milton as a new sophomore and never imag- 5. I guess what I’m trying to say is that while I always ined myself being captain of two sports or Head Monitor- but here I am! I thought for my last thought that as Head Monitor I would be the one leading Kolumn I would share some pieces of advice I’ve learned over my three years at Milton. you, but what I realized is you were all really leading me. I’ve 1: Stop caring so much! Not everything is the end of the world. I got a 5% on a Megablunder learned so much from you all and I will be forever thankful quiz sophomore year and it literally does not matter. What feels like a big deal right now won’t for that. matter in a couple of years. Run for SGA! Ask that person to prom! Laugh loudly! Don’t care 6. Thank you. what other people think. Be yourself and everything will fall in place around that. 2. Be kind! You never know what the person right next to you is going through. Being kind is a beautiful legacy to leave behind and I’ve found that you never regret being kind. 3. Breathe. Milton can be a lot. Take time to take care of yourself. Sit back, breathe, and think. It’s okay to not feel okay. Allow yourself to feel whatever it is you’re feeling, breathe, and carry on. Blast Taylor Swift and dance around your room during free periods if that’s what you got to do. (Trust me, it works.) 4. Don’t fall for your chemistry teacher’s son. Doesn’t end well. Thank you so much to 5. Tell your friends you love ‘em. I’m so grateful for all of my amazing friends, and they’re honestly the reason I can keep going. Give hugs, text your friends, and have girl’s nights! 6. Laugh it off. Don’t take everything too seriously! 7. Do something that makes you scared and excited. For me that’s public speaking or shar- Kailee and Greg for ing a piece of me with someone else. Perform at Beatnik, make an announcement at assembly, or go say hi to someone new! 8. Ask for help. You don’t have to go through everything alone. Call your friends, your room- mate, a teacher, literally anyone is better than dealing with something by yourself. 9. If you’re watching “Vines that keep me from ending it all” at 3 am on a Thursday night, being such great know that it’s okay. We’ve all been there. 10. Smile. I try to spin everything into something positive or a learning lesson, or at the very worst, a fun story to tell later. Milton, thank you so much. It’s been such an honor to be Head Monitor. I’m so happy that I got to share my high school experience with all of you guys! Head Monitors! Lots of love, Kailee A Message From Your New Head Monitors: Mikey and Asia First, we want to thank you the number of rolling check- for giving us the opportunity ins, creating a late system for to be leaders and represen- assembly, extending snack- tatives of our community. bar hours, and making our- Milton is a place that means selves, as head monitors, a lot to both of us and we’re more accessible to the stu- really excited to give back in dent body. We hope that the the upcoming months and smaller acts will accumulate following year. to an increase in the net hap- To introduce ourselves, piness of our school, while I’m Asia, and I’m a boarder maintaining Milton’s aca- in Robbins House from Ja- demic intensity. As a contin- maica. Three facts about me: uation of this year, we want I take pictures for the year- one of our main themes to be book, this will be my 2nd year mental health, and we also on the SGA, and my favourite want to extend into other Flik Lunch is Fish Fridays. My issues surrounding academ- favourite building on campus ic challenges, stress days (for is the AMC (it matches my Alex Chen(I) boarders and day students), Mikey George and Asia Chung are the next head monitors initials) and I spend a lot of international student jet lag time there working on art time with my friends, going the course of a year in com- avoid a few big, far-reaching and proper treatment of ei- projects. outside, and watching mov- parison to what they’d hoped goals and instead undertake a ther physically or mentally I’m Mikey. I’m a day stu- ies; my favorite has to be Ex and anticipated. We’ve seen vast number of smaller-scale deterred students. dent who moved from Bos- Machina. the leaders of the school set ventures. These ventures in- We want to thank you ton to Milton a couple years What we both have ex- out to achieve some larger clude, but are not limited to, again for electing us as your ago. If I’m not in class, you perienced, as past members goal but find that their pow- giving more community days, head monitors and we’re re- can find me on campus in of the SGA, is that previous er is limited and their goal requiring that teachers alert ally looking forward to work- the student center or library, head monitors have been unattainable. Therefore, we their students of any ma- ing with you this year :) more than likely not doing frustrated by how little they feel as if the best way to have jor assessments at least one Mikey and Asia work. I really enjoy spending were able to accomplish over an impact on the school is to week in advance, increasing Friday, April 13th, 2018 News Page 4 Pandamonium at Facebook: Zuckerberg’s Undoing Eliza Dunn ‘21 the breach. Zuckerberg has soned that by creating a Face- News Writer also issued public apologies: book account, you accept any Facebook is under “we have a responsibility to risks that come with it. “By scrutiny for a data breach protect your data, and if we choosing to use social media, affecting millions of users in can’t then we don’t deserve you subject yourself to risks the U.S. and the U.K. Cam- to serve you.” regarding your privacy,” an- bridge Analytica (CA), a pri- Zuckerberg outlined Face- swered Dariya Subkhanber- vate data firm, is being inves- book’s remedial plan. The dina (II). Esteban Gutierrez tigated for harvesting data company vowed to ban sus- (II) agreed: “It's a choice we from nearly 50 million Face- picious apps and reduce the all make now when we agree book profiles. amount of data accessible to to Terms of Service for any CA used Facebook’s data apps. To increase transparen- application: that major com- to identify trends and create cy, Facebook’s News Feed will panies cannot keep users safe targeted ads in order to influ- feature a tool to help users from the advancing cyber- ence private businesses and monitor which apps are ac- criminal world.” political campaigns. Accord- NBC cessing data. Zuckerberg has Responses were varied, ing to NPR, CA “[develops] Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook conference also accepted responsibility: however, and some students detailed psychological pro- was “rolled… out to literally we were given, not all data “I started Facebook and at the countered that the scandal files of every American voter, hundreds and… thousands of was deleted… this is anoth- end of the day I’m responsi- “reinforced my opinion that so that campaigns [could] tai- people across America." Ko- er unacceptable violation of ble for what happens on our Facebook is not safe for those lor their pitches from person gan shared this data with CA. trust and commitments [CA] platform.” who want their information to person.” In 2015, Facebook learned made.” According to an article to be private,” wrote Toya During the 2016 election, about Kogan’s harvesting and Facebook is facing back- from the New York Times, Ora (I). “Everything can be Ted Cruz’s campaign hired asked CA to delete its illegally lash for the scandal. In about “without a strong, engaged monitored.” Cece Zinny (IV) CA. When Cruz won the procured data. CA certified a month, the company lost user base, [Facebook] will now sees Facebook “as an Iowa caucus, CA CEO Alex- that all data was deleted. This billions of dollars in stocks fail, and… face the wrath of untrustworthy social media ander Nix publicly claimed March, however, Christopher and shares are down more its shareholders.” The com- platform. Although I do not credit: “We did… all the tar- Wylie, a former CA analyst, than 8 percent. Ads, Face- pany’s challenge will be to have an account, I now think geting, we ran the digital revealed that the data was book’s primary source of rev- win back the trust of share- I never will.” campaign,... and our data not deleted. Videos of em- enue, are being pulled from holders, policymakers, and The Facebook scandal informed the strategy.” CA ployees “boasting of using the app and many websites consumers. raises questions not only was also influential in the manufactured sex scandals, are removing Facebook log- Many consumers now about the safety of our data, pro-Brexit and Trump cam- fake news, and dirty tricks to in functions. A #DeleteFace- question the safety of Face- but also about the legitima- paigns. swing elections around the book movement is growing as book. Despite this distrust, a cy of international elections, The Facebook breach be- world” were also released. the company faces questions, poll by NPR found that very including the 2016 election. gan in 2013 when Aleksandr In response, Facebook lawsuits, and distrust from its few respondents left the site Users are wondering: is Face- Kogan, a Cambridge Univer- banned CA from Facebook users and shareholders. following the scandal. “What book too powerful? It re- sity researcher, developed and initiated an investigation The U.S. Federal Trade we found is a nation still mains to be seen what effect a personality quiz app with and forensic audit into the Commission has opened an deeply tied to the social net- the scandal will have on our a Facebook login. The app firm. Facebook has assured investigation into violations work, but increasingly skep- dependence on social media gave Kogan access to mil- users that no passwords or of privacy agreements, and tical of its data privacy prom- platforms and regulatory ef- lions of user profiles. Kogan sensitive information were Mark Zuckerberg has agreed ises.” forts to control them. used data on friends, likes, compromised, but copies of to testify before Congress. At Milton, a similar trend and even locations to devel- the data may still exist. Face- In response, Facebook emerges. Only 19% of stu- op personalized ads. CEO book issued a statement that: has run ads in U.S. and U.K. dents’ views were altered by Nix reported that the quiz “contrary to the certifications newspapers apologizing for the scandal. Students rea-

MA Admissions Process, Continued Earth Month at Milton CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents who would have been dent who applied to Milton Jack Sullivan ‘20 pate in Earth Month through accepted only a few years last fall, said that “it was very News Writer several off-campus activities. season. Interviews are often ago are now often consid- beneficial to have revisit day April 1st, which Two civil protests will hap- a prime source of stress for ered “hard wait-lists.” The [because it offered] a more in marked both Easter and pen in Boston: A March for applicants, but a student who continuous improvement in depth view of the school.” April Fools day this year, also Science on April 21st and the may enter the class of 2022 the quality of applicants has James Good, a student marked the start of Earth People’s Climate Movement said that Milton’s admissions made decision-making an who may be joining the class Month — a month dedicated on April 28th. The March staff made him feel “instant- even more difficult process. of 2022, had similar thoughts, to our planet. for Science is an organized ly comfortable.” In order to The admissions staff, how- “[Revisit day] was helpful be- Earth Month lasts all march that takes place in cit- make the process more con- ever, has remained consistent cause I got to experience the of April, and it culminates on ies all over the world, includ- venient, the admissions de- in what they look for in ap- classes; I got to eat lunch with April 22nd, Earth Day. It is a ing Boston. The movement’s partment recently switched plicants: while good grades, the students; I got to meet time for people from all over website (marchforscience. from having its own inde- SSAT scores, and written students, and it was just help- the world to educate them- com) states that its goal is to pendent application; now, applications remain crucial, ful because I basically had an selves about environmental encourage “evidence-based students can apply through the most important factor is experience with the school, issues such as pollution, cli- policy.” The other march, the “Gateway to Prep Schools” or an applicant’s character. Stu- so that was able to help me mate change, and the deple- People’s Climate Movement, “the SSAT Application.” dents can have exceptional make a final decision.” th tion of natural resources. was formed to combat Presi- After January 15 , admis- scores and grades, but, ac- Ingrid Krishnan, anoth- At Milton, Earth dent Trump’s stance on envi- sions faculty read applica- cording to Mr. Natale, they er student who may join the Month kicked off on Mon- ronmentalism. These march- tions. All applications are are unlikely to be accepted if class of 2022 added, “There day, April 2nd, when the Sus- es both serve to combat his read three times: first, they they are not “good people.” were also student panels, tainability Board presented targeting of federal environ- are read by the admissions Specifically, Milton admis- which were really helpful. in front of the whole school. mental regulations and pol- staff member who oversees sions values curious students There were upperclassmen, They, along with FLIK, plan icies and to raise awareness the geographic area that who are unafraid of asking and it was nice to hear what on instituting a week of sus- about the Earth’s environ- the applicant is from. Sec- questions. Passion, both in- their perspectives were after tainable eating at Forbes din- mental predicament. Milton ond, students are broken side and outside the class- being at Milton for three or ing hall. Students can also students who cannot get into pools (e.g. “Day student room, is another imperative four years.” look forward to the Sustain- their own rides can take bus- boys”) and applications are personality trait. After revisit day, many ad- ability Board’s “Earth Month ses into Boston from campus. read by the admissions staff Decisions are released to missions staff members begin Festival,” which offers free Another noteworthy member responsible for each students on March 10th, and travelling again, hoping to in- food among other environ- environmental event at Mil- pool. Finally, Mr. Rebuck, the the admissions staff spends terest new students who will mentally-minded attractions. ton is the second meeting of Dean of Admission, reads ev- the next several weeks reach- be applying in the fall. Milton students can also the Independent School Sus- ery application. ing out to accepted students. keep an eye out for Art with tainability Coalition (ISSC) Mr. Natale has definitely Revisit Day is a crucial tool, a Social Conscience’s pollu- on April 15th. At this meeting, noticed that, as the amount as accepted students truly get tion-themed exhibition in student representatives from of applications has increased, to see what a day in the life the Student Center. over twenty New England applicants have become of a Milton student is like. Milton students also prep schools will come to much more impressive. Stu- Sebastian Park (IV), a stu- have the option to partici- CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Friday, April 13th, 2018 News Page 5 Steve Sando Speaks About C.Elegans From The Archives, sion for science and to assess and subsequently realize his Continued potential as a scientist,” Ms. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 me think...what are freshmen Seplaki wrote. Fitzpatrick. He added that at thinking about this school.” Ms. Seplaki explained that this assembly, “some young Mr. Ruiz echoed this discom- one of the goals that she had lady, very brave, stood up fort, feeling that “there was in mind when choosing a and said she didn’t appreciate a sense from students that it speaker was to “inspire stu- things being thrown on her did not feel welcoming.” dents to realize the tremen- from up above.” Information regard- dous potential that exists in Mr. Fitzpatrick ex- ing the power structure of the sciences and the numer- plained that he and Mrs. the student center and the ous interdisciplinary connec- actions that have occured tions therein.” Indeed, seeing “Mr. Ruiz said the administration a Milton alum’s career path ‘talked to the class deans and asked them in science resonated with Allison Reilly (III), who said to address the issues with their respective that she was, “curious to hear classes. I have sat with SGA and talked with from a Milton alum with re- all the class representatives to come up with MIT al-world research experience” Steve Sando researches C.Elegans at an MIT lab. ideas and ways in which we can address the as someone with a “strong in- Samantha Bateman '20 spitting. terest in pursuing a career in issue with the students.’” News Writer Although all Milton stu- the fields of math or science.” For the yearly science dents conduct labs, the pre- Sando also gave some there this year are being con- Steimle, the other Class IV assembly on Wednesday, sentation of the work of a words of encouragement to veyed to the administration dean, “decided that [they] April 4, Steve Sando, MIT PhD candidate was a valu- the aspiring scientists in the “in relation to the beginning would talk to the administra- biology PhD candidate and able experience for some stu- midst. For all Milton science of school, [has] decreased,” tion about [the issue].” Milton alumnus, spoke about dents. Will Kim (II) praised students, failing is not just but this is not to say the Mr. Ruiz said the ad- his experiences working in Sando’s explanation of his a possibility but, instead, a problems have disappeared. ministration “talked to the science. Steve — the son of discoveries. Will believes that reality. While, at times, this Ms. Morin stress- class deans and asked them to Milton’s own Mr. Sando of Sando, “brought a very ap- process of trial and error es how the milton Academy address the issues with their the science department— has proachable research topic to can be infuriating, Sando in- Community needs to reach respective classes. I have sat strong roots at Milton. He explain, and this allowed him stead attributed this path as “a level of awareness and rec- with SGA and talked with all grew up in Milton’s Hallowell to speak on his process in an what makes for good work ognition that this is an issue” the class representatives to house, just steps away from easily comprehensible way.” in science. He advised that in order to eliminate the hurt come up with ideas and ways the FCC where he presented Will also described Sando’s “90% of what you will do as that may be occuring within in which we can address the his research. Sando’s parents slides, which provided help- a scientist fails, so being a Class IV. “The best possible issue with the students.” even sat in the audience as he ful visual aids of his discover- scientist is about encoun- outcome for me is that Class Although he believes delivered his talk. ies, as “captivating.” tering failure and bouncing II and I hold each other ac- “it’s a very small percentage Sando started off by pos- Sando also touched on back.” For Leydn McEvoy countable for their behavior of students that are proba- ing a question: “What con- how Milton’s notoriously (III), Sando’s acceptance of and take this into their own bly involved in the behavior... trols animal behavior?” Based feared Biology course shaped failure was somewhat inspir- heads,” agreed Mr. Fitzpat- it is happening and the fact off of this question, Sando his interest in science. Sando ing. She commented, “I ad- rick, providing a challenge of the matter is that even if led the audience through reflected, “I wouldn’t say that mired that opportunities for for upperclassman to take the it happens to one student, it the process of conducting I was that seriously or specifi- him to think more critically initials steps to making the needs to be addressed.” This investigative research, which cally interested in science un- about his work were created student center a comfortable, reasoning is crucial to ex- included everything from til the end… I took biology as from some moments of panic equally shared environment. plaining to the Milton Com- choosing a sample organ- a senior and it really sparked and frustration when results munity why these incidents ism to using trial and error a unique interest in science.” weren’t going as planned. have to be such a big issue. “It to deepen one’s knowledge Ms. Seplaki, the Science De- The challenges that he faced does have a strong effect on about a guiding question. partment Chair, cited San- made me realize that the the kids who say they have Sando described the step- do’s experience at Milton as most learning comes from been spat on or thrown at or by-step process of how he one reason why Sando was a failing and trying different feeling judged by,” Ms. Morin and his peers gained insight great find for this year’s talk. approaches again.” Sando’s said. about how a small worm “If you spoke with Steve, you engaging research and deep The timing of the in- called a C. elegan feeds and would know that there were connections to Milton made troduction of this problem spits out food in response to many instances, while at for another successful sci- was also a factor that added light. He also explained how Milton, where he found op- ence assembly. to its magnitude. Mr. Fitz- his team’s discoveries can be portunities for intellectual patrick questioned that, “be- used to supplement a model growth — it was during this cause it happened so quickly of which parts of the brain time that he began to develop in the school year, [it] made control animal feeding and an understanding and a pas-

Sophomores Go on Annual Class 2 Retreat Cam Hoffman '19 playing beach volleyball, and ous amount of a “Thanksgiv- member, “Why do we have arating you from your friends News Writer conversing with your cabin ing” style meal being shared C2R? What is the point if the and forcing bonding upon Every year, typically the mates in the wee hours of amongst your group at a large purpose is to bond with your you with people who you do first weekend back from the morning. Despite what table. A weekend in which peers, but people remem- not know all too well, then March Break, Class II stu- should be a fun and enjoyable the games and activities are ber the food more instead of you may have a good week- dents brace for what has weekend, out of those sur- supposed to be the highlight, their group?” He responded end? After all, you’d think been described as a “decent veyed, nobody referred to the it was actually the dinner that by saying the “C2R [he] saw that if you’ve been going to weekend, better than expect- weekend as a great time or as was most memorable to our a few years ago was a pretty this school for the past three ed” by a Class I student. This a memorable time in which seniors. With the food being good weekend — except for years, that if you wanted to be “decent” weekend is what they formed new bonds and recalled as their favorite part the weather, and the week- friends with the person that is known as the Class II Re- relationships with peers of the Class II Retreat, people end is what the students they involuntarily put you treat or “C2R” and is either whom they would not know must wonder: did anybody make of it.” However, how in a cabin with, you would “Is it possible that if they were less gung ho enjoy C2R? Another Class I can students have an opti- have? Everyone is well aware student responded by stating mistic outlook going into the that Milton loves to push about separating you from your friends and “it actually wasn’t that bad.” weekend, when all they’ve you outside of your comfort forcing bonding upon you with people who With yet another fairly un- heard of the weekend makes zone, but maybe by putting you do not know all too well, then you may derwhelming response in re- it sound rather dull? Perhaps at least one or two friends in gards to the weekend, and no there is a solution. Ame- your group you would enjoy have a good weekend?” sign of positivity pertaining lia Cleary (I) stated that her yourself more and feel more looked back at somewhat elsewise. to the Class II Retreat, why weekend “sucked” and that comfortable participating in fondly or horribly — nothing Out of those who enjoyed does the weekend continue? “they split you up from your the activities knowing that more, nothing less. A typical the weekend, the food was de- To find an answer to this friends.” you have a friend there with Class II Retreat consists of scribed as their favorite part question I went directly to Is it possible that if they you. dancing around a campfire, of the weekend, with a copi- the source, asking a faculty were less gung ho about sep- Friday, April 13th, 2018 News/Opinion Page 6 Gabriel Gomez Speaks Politics, Cont. CONTINUEDEarth FROM PAGEMonth, 4 See their Cont. website, gaia-issc. that the National Association saying that this was their fa- Milton, listen to a speaker, com, for more. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Women never diminished vorite assembly of the year. and collaborate in the cre- Ariane DesRosiers, one of GOP withdrew much of their their backing for Bill Clinton In a way, these reactions ation of environmental ini- the founders, strongly rec- support for Gomez. during his presidency, even reaffirmed Gomez’s point tiatives. ommends that people at least During his talk, Go- after his inappropriate rela- about the dangers of unre- Open to everyone, make an effort to watch Ms. mez emphasized the impor- tionship with Monica Lew- lenting party affiliations, as the speech will be deliv- White-Hammond speak at tance of putting country be- inksy came to light, and lik- many students assumed they ered by the Reverend Mari- the conference. fore party and voting more ened the situation to Trump wouldn’t like the assembly ama White-Hammond. “Attending the conference independent candidates into supporters who defended simply because it was labeled White-Hammond’s speech is a great way to learn and ed- office. Gomez, who is pro- Trump despite the sexu- as the “Conservative Club will relate her experience ucate yourself about environ- choice and pro-assault weap- al assault allegations made Assembly”; Stefan Aleksic working with minority mental issues that affect us on bans, actually changed against him. (III) noted that “[He] went youths against environmen- here in Massachusetts,” she his party association from Ultimately, the Gabriel into the assembly expecting tal racism. says. “And it's an awesome Republican to independent Gomez dream for America is a controversial Republican, The ISSC itself was chance to meet like-minded about three months ago, but that an independent would but [Gomez] ended up giving founded last year by five environmentalists.” said that, initially, he was win the presidency, a situa- a really interesting talk that Milton students: Patrick Milton Academy of- drawn to the GOP because tion which, though unlikely, taught [Aleksic] to open up Huang (‘18), Max Hui (‘18), fers no shortage of Earth of its focus on meritocracy. would open the floodgates [his] views and showed the Ariane DesRosiers (‘19), Jen- Month activities. An inter- He said that, eventually, the for a new moderate wave of complexities of American nifer Chen (‘19), and Pierce ested student can participate extremism of both Demo- politics in America. Another politics.” Wilson (‘19). It now includes in sustainable eating days, crats and Republicans made big takeaway from the as- The Conservative Club students from twenty-two visit an Earth Month festival, him feel that “the party left sembly was the dire need for was aware that Gomez was schools. Among other things, join an activist movement, [him],” and as a result he involvement of young people an independant when they the coalition sets specific create political art, listen to changed his party affiliation in political discourse. Go- brought him in as the speaker goals for energy and waste a speaker, publish an article, to Independent. mez lauded youth-organized to represent them and clear- reduction. The group will or even compete in a contest. Gomez expressed his movements like the March ly made the right choice in also plan for the upcoming But Earth Month is not the dislike for Trump but also for Our Lives, and instilled doing so; Gomez taught the ISSC Eco-olympics, a con- only time for environmental feels that, in some ways, the the idea that young adults audience about the power test which will pit seven ISSC consciousness. Anyone can United States is “just getting need to come together to of young people in political schools against each other. passively help by doing small what it deserves.” Both par- form their own, less-partied, settings and the importance The winner will be the school things. “Recycling, printing ties’ unrelenting support for political stances, so that in of acting in the best interest that can reduce their waste double-sided, and eating their candidates, regardless the future, the United States of the country as a whole, the most. less meat are all things that of their actual stances and can avoid such extreme poli- not just one party, because The ISSC also publish- can help in the long run,” re- actions, has made American ticians like Trump. as Gomez says, “our country es Gaia, an inter-scholastic minds Ariane. “Our school, politics an issue of corrup- Although Milton’s major- is much better than its poli- magazine centered around as an incubator for the next tion, party, and blind faith, ity liberal populus was skep- tics.” environmental issues. It pub- generation's leaders, has the rather than actual discourse tical going into the assembly, lishes news articles, opinion responsibility to create and and individual opinions. For it received rave reviews from pieces, poetry, and stories. uphold a new standard of example, Gomez brought up sustainable behaviour.” many attendees, with some

Rising Concerns About Autonomous Vehicles Alexander Shih ‘18 it can also be terrifying. Opinion Writer Self-driving cars would need Self-driving cars have to connect to the internet in been on the rise for the past order to communicate with few years, and recently we each other to manage traffic have gotten really close to flow and to know where oth- making them work. Howev- er cars are. But this creates a er, implementing self-driving massive vulnerability. What cars presents a lot of issues if someone managed to gain that have to be solved in or- access to this network for der for them to work safely. self-driving cars? Well, they Currently, the reliability of could probably cause every self-driving cars is the big- car in the world to crash into gest concern with this new something at top speed? The technology. According to a casualties of this kind of act New York Times article from of terrorism could probably March 19th, 2018, a wom- be at least tens of millions. an was hit and killed by a These kinds of casualties self-driving Uber vehicle after would be comparable to the Uber started testing self-driv- number of lives lost in World ing vehicles in Tempe, Arizo- War II, but the difference na, as well as San Francisco, Medium would be that the self-driv- Pittsburgh and Toronto. This Uber pilots trials for self-driving cars ing catastrophe would hap- was the first death related to runs into a specific scenario. Another concern is about car companies are beginning pen in an instant. self-driving cars and lead to So, then the question of what situations a car may find itself to develop and implement While done right, imple- the immediate suspension of to do in a situation where a in that is has no control over. self-driving systems in their mentation of self-driving testing in those areas. death is unavoidable arises. For example, if someone de- cars that are supposed to give cars can work wonders, but But even if this technol- If someone jumps in front of cides to try to hit the car, or the cars the ability to func- there are too many risks that ogy was completely reliable, the car, do I keep going and if someone swerves in front concerns still loom around run them over, or do I veer of it on the highway. In this “While the internet has done a lot of great self-driving vehicles. One of away and kill the person in- case, it seems like any course the biggest concerns about things, it can also be terrifying.” side? Would this situation of action would lead to disas- this has to do with ethics. change if there were two ter. To solve this, self-driving Self-driving cars are run by people outside and only one cars would have to be the only tion like a self-driving car, could lead to a horrifying di- AI, meaning that a comput- inside the car? The concept cars on the roads. This means but still allows the driver to saster. Autonomous vehicles er in the car is making all the that anyone who wanted to take control when necessary. are not unrealistic, and they “The concept of AI would leave developers drive, or rather be driven, This is not exactly the goal of are already within our grasp, making impossible ethical decisions. And in would need to buy a new car. self-driving cars, but it shows but we need to be very care- But buying a car is a very big that we are making progress. ful about implementation these cases, there really is no way to win.” investment, so expecting ev- But even if do manage to when we finally start making eryone who already has a car sort this all out, the last, per- the switch from our current decisions for it. The way AI of AI would leave developers to buy a new one to imple- haps biggest, concern about world to a world thriving works, is that the computer is making impossible ethical ment this technology is not self-driving cars is terrorism. with autonomous vehicles. programmed to take a certain decisions. And in these cases, realistic because most peo- While the internet has course of action whenever it there really is no way to win. ple can’t afford it. But, many done a lot of great things, Friday, April 13th, 2018 News/Opinion Page 7

Police Brutality,ficers did notCont. think six times MAZE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 about firing that gun. And incident. that is the problem. Over the past couple of It takes the human brain weeks, there have been a 100 milliseconds (1/10 of a number of police brutality second) to make its first im- shootings that people have pression of a person. In the been talking about. Two Fri- case of a police officer, once days ago, the Baton Rouge a first impression has been Police Department released formed, then the brain goes videos of the shooting of Al- into what scientists call “fight ton Sterling, a thirty-seven- or flight” mode. Police offi- year-old street vendor who cers are trained to fight and had been selling CDs in front leave behind their opposing of a local convenience store. instinct of flight in order to The two officers involved in protect people. The problem the incident had arrived in arises when that first impres- response to a call that a man sion is based off of a precon- was brandishing a firearm. ceived stereotype that leads Within moments in the vid- one to assume danger. Thus, eos, Officer Blane Salamo- the trained mind doesn't ni points a gun at Sterling’s think twice when clicking the head and threatens to shoot trigger. Police officers need him. Sterling is shocked with to be properly trained to give a taser and, after a flurry of their brains the extra 10 sec- activity that blurs both offi- onds to identify their human cers’ body-cam footage, shot bias, to assess the situation at six times. The videos do not large, and if and only if they show Sterling with a gun but are in immediate danger, to a loaded .38 caliber pistol was shoot. And, even then, police found in his pocket. officers must be trained to We should all be outraged. shoot to paralyze and desta- Not once does the video show bilize, not to kill. How many Sterling holding the gun. The more unarmed black men officers did not, for any rea- must die until something son other than the color of about the way police officers Sterling’s skin, have any rea- handle situations changes? son to believe he was holding Together, we must fight this. a gun. Yet, the very nature We cannot let another 693 of his being, the color of his innocent people be killed skin, caused the officers to this year by the very people fire their guns, not once, or who are supposed to protect twice, but six times. I am them. Nobody deserves to sure, in the moments before be 2.5 times more likely to be firing their guns, that the of- shot because of the color of email me if you solve it their skin.

Milton Academy Plans for New Campus Renovations Kiran Biddinger ‘20 Over the summer, lated computer lab.” sion over the summer of 2019. pletely new library and skills News Writer Milton plans to start three Nevertheless, perhaps the This will include some im- center to replace Cox Library. In a recent Mon- major renovations, the first biggest renovation will be a provements to offices in the Ms. Pearle said that she was day morning assembly, Mr. of which is a renovation of new turf field on Voses Field. Student Center, but, more- “really excited” about the Bland announced upcom- Ware Hall. These summer Though the field is primari- over, student spaces should new library and that it would ing construction to Milton renovations will be focused ly used by girls field hockey also see some upgrades. be “a whole different expe- Academy’s campus. But how mainly on electrical work, and girls lacrosse, Mr. Bland Though the Student Center rience.” However, this new do renovations and improve- such as heating and cooling describes that the field “will renovations are still being library will not be the end of ments to campus come to control. These updates will be big enough for all teams planned out, current plans Cox: according to Mr. Bland, fruition? Firstly, the board prevent kids from melting to use at some point during for the 3,500 foot expansion Cox might be converted into approves a “master plan,” and freezing during math the year.” Eva O’Marah (II), to the student center include a new building for the math which details all of the needs and language classes. In addi- a player for the girls’ field a new space for the Office of and computer science de- of the school across cam- tion, the school plans to put hockey team, hopes that the Multiculturalism and Com- partments. pus. This “master plan” takes an elevator shaft into Ware, field will help the team “play munity Development, a new Thus, in the future, years to create and incorpo- which should be completed against teams with turf fields snack bar, three new english we will have many new reno- rates feedback from people vations and buildings to help all across campus. Included “Over the summer, Milton plans to start three major renovations, improve student life on cam- in the plan is an analysis of all the first of which is a renovation of Ware Hall. These summer ren- pus. Ware will become more of the buildings across cam- ovations will be focused mainly on electrical work, such as heating comfortable and accessible to pus and the needs of different all, Milton will showcase its spaces. The different needs and cooling control. These updates will prevent kids from melting first turf field, and the facili- are then prioritized based on and freezing during math and language classes. In addition, the ties for the computer science which needs are more critical school plans to put an elevator shaft into Ware, which should be department will be greatly or helpful. improved. Furthermore, Mr. Once the needs are priori- completed within two years as the massive project entails convert- Bland articulated that the tized, the school needs fund- ing a few classrooms.” next donation campaign, af- ing from donor campaigns. ter this one ends, could see The school is currently in the within two years as the mas- and play even during bad classrooms, and an expan- a higher percentage of do- middle of a seven year do- sive project entails convert- weather conditions.” sion to the student area with nations go towards facilities nation campaign called the ing a few classrooms. We will The summer of 2019 will couches. Cam Hoffman (II) at Milton. Though this will “Dare Campaign” to finance also see improvements to the hold even more renovations, said that he was “curious to unfortunately not help cur- these additions. Though AMC, specifically the com- starting with additional im- see how it will look.” rent high schoolers, middle most of the money from this puter programming spaces. provements to Ware Hall. In In addition, Milton also and lower schoolers may see campaign goes towards the Updates to the AMC will in- 2019, middle school students has some long-term plans even more new buildings, endowment, roughly 15-20% clude, according to Milton’s will mostly see the direct ef- and hopes for the future. Al- fields, and renovations come of the money has gone to- CFO Ms. Vanderbilt-Brown, fects on these renovations though there are no set dates, to campus. wards improving the build- a new darkroom for photog- which will occur on the bot- these plans are already being ings and facilities on campus. raphy, three new computer tom two floors. Upper school developed. First, in roughly This summer, big changes are science classrooms, a new ro- students in the Student Cen- three to five years, the school coming to campus. botics lab, and a new “film-re- ter should also see an expan- is going to construct a com- Friday, April 13th, 2018 Centerfold Page 8 Freshman of the Month: Colin Baker Spirit animal for your sibling: Wolf

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Hometown: Newton, MA

Celebrity crush: Ariana Grande

Biggest fear going into high school:

Getting cut from freshman tennis

Favorite thing about Freshmen year:

Mr. Lou’s pet fish

Favorite thing to do with your sibling:

Distract her while she tries to do homework

Upperclassman Crush: Charis Palandjian

What are you doing for Patriots’ Day?

College Visits College Tours Professional Yodeling Recolonizing America. I’m British Boston Marathon Fortnite Sleeping Catching up on homework. jk i’m a senior Friday, April 13th, 2018 Centerfold Page 9 Senior of the Month: Ellie Baker

Spirit animal for your sibling: Owl

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Hometown: Newton, MA

Celebrity crush: Scott Eastwood

Favorite thing about Senior year:

Senior spring

Favorite thing to do with your sibling:

Making musicallys

Underclassman crush: Ian Glick

Is the earth screwed? Friday, April 13th, 2018 Opinion Page 10 From Westboro Picketer to Social Activist: Megan Phelps-Roper Andrew Ma ‘20 have not accepted her change Opinion Writer and tell her she can’t change A girl was born into the damage has already in- a church and raised to hate; flicted on the world. Megan from a young age they taught understands this, and tries to her that the people around explain to these people that her were doomed to hell and she is trying to do whatever were there to seduce her to she can to at least help repair evil. She and her family parad- some of this damage. She told ed with signs that read “God us that while patience is key, hates f**s” and “God hates sometimes, people are just Jews,” messages that they there to oppose and won’t re- truly believed in and wanted ally listen to her perspective. to spread to the world. How- These people, Megan admits, ever, after interacting with must eventually be ignored. the kindness, patience, and Megan Phelps-Roper’s sto- humor of others on social ry gives students an extreme platforms, she chose to leave example of the background Ted Talks the church and the inhuman- of someone with beliefs that Megan Phelps-Roper speaks about her life at the Westboro Baptist Church ity that it represented. This is most people might not agree the amazing story of Milton’s patience in communication As the church’s represen- difference between adrena- with. She proves to us that Class of 1952 Religious Un- and kidness’s power to break tative on Twitter, Megan line-ridden shouting match- considerate discussions with derstanding Speaker, Megan the barrier of closed-minded targeted leaders of certain es at protests and the slow, these people can benefit both Phelps-Roper, who shared arguing, using her own story groups, such as David Atibol, calculated discussions. On- sides, even if full a change of her speech on why she left to prove it. writer of the blog Jewlicious. line communication allows his or her position doesn’t oc- the Westboro Baptist Church During her time as a mem- At first, the debate with Ati- people to take their time cur. Today, Megan is happily with upper school students ber of the Westboro Baptist bol included the same accu- on Wednesday, March 28th. Church, Phelps administered satory and and sarcastic re- “Megan showed us one of the positives of marks. But gradually, David “She focused her talks on the importance of social media: the capacity for deliberate, communicated differently slow-paced, one-on-one conversation. She patience in communication and kidness’s than others did with her, in- power to break the barrier of closed-minded stead using his kindness and explained the difference between adrena- humor to show his under- line-ridden shouting matches at protests arguing, using her own story to prove it.” standing and ultimately win Phelps-Roper over. He taught and the slow, calculated discussions.” Ironically, this year’s Reli- the group’s Twitter. She stat- her Hebrew and things about gious Understanding Speak- ed that Twitter was the “per- Jewish culture, and soon, and consider their responses married to David. While Me- er no longer identifies with fect way to reach people. It through patience, they dis- more than in person conver- gan is forever banned from any religion. However, Mrs. was easy to find targets and covered the humanity in each sation. her church and viewed by her Phelps-Roper’s connection attack them.” As her pres- other through composed, cal- Additionally, Megan family as another temptation to religious understanding ence grew on twitter, Megan culated, and attentive discus- stressed the importance of of evil, she still lives happier soon became clear: she repre- received serious amounts sion. patience, something that and more free now than she sented the perspective of the of hate, which she had been Megan showed us one of helped her better understand could have ever been before. “other side” in a conversation trained for after years of pro- the positives of social media: the other side of her former regarding religious and so- tests. What she wasn’t pre- the capacity for deliberate, beliefs. Now, Megan is open cial beliefs. She focused her pared to defend against was slow-paced, one-on-one con- to communicating with any- talks on the importance of kindness. versation. She explained the one on Twitter. Many people

An Overly Competitive Milton: Seek Balance

Alana Greenaway ‘19 plishments to those of their comparing ourselves to oth- never let competition get to ourselves credit for our own Opinion Writer peers. I find that, at Milton, ers can causes a competitive the point where it is damag- strengths and commend Nearly every time I there is a balance between climate that can be damaging ing, and in order to achieve our peers for their amazing strike up a conversation with healthy competition and de- to our own self esteem and this we must avoid the level accomplishments as well. someone new on campus, structive competition; I be- motivation to continue try- of comparison that caus- In my opinion, there I learn about some of their lieve Milton students must ing. es unhealthy competition. is a healthy amount of com- outstanding talents and ac- understand this balance and We as students have to Healthy competition petition that students can complishments, whether engage in a competition that make sure that our actions comes from our ability to use as motivation to improve, listen to others’ accomplish- and an unhealthy amount of “Nearly every time I strike up a conversation with someone new ments and use those strictly competition that can destroy on campus, I learn about some of their outstanding talents and as inspiration for ourselves a student’s self-esteem. Un- in the future. We should stop healthy competition is born accomplishments, whether these are athletic, academic, or artistic comparing ourselves in an out of a place of comparison, achievements. I am hardly surprised when my peers have accom- unhealthy way and start to and in order for us to improve plished something amazing because it has become a regular, almost work hard for the things we as a community we should truly want to improve at. It avoid copious amounts of daily event at Milton.” would be wrong for me to say comparison that may be that comparison will never harmful. The abundance of these are athletic, academ- is inspiring, not damaging. do not further perpetuate ic, or artistic achievements. Out of context, com- a harmful competitive en- “In my opinion, there is a healthy amount of I am hardly surprised when parisons between yourself vironment by avoiding too competition that students can use as motiva- my peers have accomplished and your peers can easily much comparison between tion to improve, and an unhealthy amount something amazing because turn into unhealthy, harm- each other. Rather than com- it has become a regular, al- ful competition. Most of the paring ourselves to others, we of competition that can destroy a student’s most daily event at Milton. time, it is difficult for us to should recognize the amount self-esteem. Unhealthy competition is born Milton students are extreme- even see the fullness of our of effort it took for our peers out of a place of comparison, and in order ly impressive, and being sur- own accomplishments, as we to reach those successes in- rounded by so many talented can create a warped view of stead of comparing them to for us to improve as a community we should people inspires me to become our own talents and achieve- our own accomplishments. avoid copious amounts of comparison that a better student, artist, ac- ments in comparison to oth- We should also recognize may be harmful.” tor, or athlete. But while I ers. Additionally, we often- our own achievements far do love being surrounded by times forget that no one can more than we already do, happen because to some ex- smart and talented people so many talented people, the be exceptional at everything, because we oftentimes sell tent it will always exist, but at Milton is something we environment can become and we expect too highly of ourselves short and ignore we should never let compar- should cherish and celebrate, overly competitive as the year ourselves at things we sim- our own amazing qualities, isons hurt our perception of and we should never let ag- unfolds, as students begin to ply have not put enough time only focusing on where we ourselves. We should work gressive competition take compare their own accom- into to excel at. Constantly can improve. We should on recognizing and giving over the school atmosphere. Friday, April 13th, 2018 Opinion Page 11 The David Hogg Paradox: Why Hate Doesn’t Make Effective Policy John Albright ‘19 ground checks; and making media that authorized these Opinion Editor sure that people that have Parkland activists to spout On February 14th, committed acts of domestic hyperbole and attack their 2018, the United States was violence are no longer able to ideological counterparts. The devastated by a mass shoot- get a gun.” media’s absence in this situa- ing at Marjory Stoneman I wholly applaud Hogg’s tion has allowed Hogg to do Douglas High School in resolve and his initiative to whatever he wants without Parkland, Florida, in which enact change; after all, we consequence. His demagogu- seventeen people were killed need Congress to be more ery has reached the point at and seventeen more were responsive. However, accord- which he can launch a suc- wounded. One of the deadli- ing to a March article from cessful boycott campaign est school massacres to date, The Federalist, Hogg has in- against someone (and po- this incident reinvigorated dulged in the very “mudsling- tentially ruin their political the national conversation ing” that he has denounced. career) for simply hurting his surrounding gun reform, Over the past several weeks, feelings. If he wants to be a and encouraged students he has referred to the NRA successful activist, he needs from around the country to as “child murderers,” assailed to learn how to find an ideo- get involved. On Wednes- Sen. Marco Rubio for being logical middle ground with day, March 14th, thousands bribed by the NRA, branded people without completely of students across the coun- Republicans “sick f--kers” for smearing their existence. try walked out of class, de- not meeting his standards The most frustrating part manding stringent gun laws Politifact on gun reform, called Dana about Hogg’s behavior is that in a display of political soli- David Hogg calls for gun reform at the March For Our Lives. Loesch “disgusting” and ac- it distracts the public from darity that both paid tribute cused her of neglecting chil- the real issue at hand: the to the Parkland victims and, concur that we need to raise called upon public officials dren’s lives, and has launched fact that a nineteen year-old simultaneously, protested the age limit for purchasing to pass gun control legisla- a boycott campaign against armed shooter was able to an unresponsive Congress. assault rifles. However, some tion and has adamantly de- Laura Ingraham. Above all walk into a school building Since the incident in Febru- student activists are respond- nounced elected officials who else, this incessant slandering and kill seventeen people. ary occurred, Congress has ing in ways that are entirely accept donations from the has accomplished two things. In the media, Hogg’s in- failed to enact any significant counterproductive. Instead NRA. In an interview with Firstly, his demagoguery has flammatory comments have legislation that addresses gun of propagating hatred and Fox News, Hogg explained affiliated a theoretically pow- eclipsed necessary conver- violence. And, frustratingly pointing fingers, we need to that he is, in fact, a supporter erful gun reform movement sations about gun reform. enough, this congressional transcend our political differ- of the Second Amendment, with hatred and aggression. The cesspool of hostility on gridlock has persisted since ences and tackle this issue as and that he does support In other words, his behav- Twitter and online has de- the Sandy Hook Shooting one cohesive body. NRA members’ right to legal- ior is reflecting poorly on tracted from the important in 2012. More than 100 bills David Hogg is a senior at ly own guns. He acknowledg- an otherwise instrumental takeaways from the Parkland advocating for gun control Marjory Stoneman Douglas es that the NRA stands by safe movement. And, secondly, shooting: we need more gun have since been introduced High School and was in class gun ownership; however, his his rhetoric is both divisive control, and we need it now. on Capitol Hill. All of them on that fateful day in Febru- call for gun reform lies in the and contradictory; he acts as In the case of Hogg, the in- have failed. Along with the ary. As one of the founding acquisition process. When a beacon of moral authority, tentions are there, but the majority of students in this members of “Never Again asked what new legislative yet simultaneously vilifies rhetoric needs work. country, I concur that the MSD,” Hogg has since be- measures he’d like to see pass, everyone who disagrees with issue of gun control requires come an ardent gun control he replied: “Raising the feder- him. immediate congressional ac- advocate and activist against al age of gun ownership and It is—as most things are— tion. I concur that we need gun violence. Appearing on possession to 21; banning all the media’s fault. I don’t think to beef up the federal back- CNN and Fox News, among bump stocks; making sure that Hogg is, by any means, a ground check system. I also other networks, Hogg has that we have universal back- crisis actor. Rather, it was the

Dariya’s Take: The Downfalls of Cuffing Dariya Subkhanberdina ‘19 forgiving icy blasts of Mother standard. When we pursue ful. Although Christian Grey of our hookup culture, and Opinion Writer Nature. It’s come to my at- someone, we’re expected to taught us that the occasion- while the variety of opinion is While the bitter tention that when it comes pursue that one person, and al consensual cuff and whip far-reaching, we never fail to winds of New England win- to love and relationships, as if you’re talking to some- can pose as a fun and quirky reach the conclusion that it’s ter still struggle to reach a a community, we tend to say one, it’s considered good et- use of our time, most of us toxic. When we foster an en- conclusion, the end of cuffing one thing and then, shock- iquette to not be simultane- associate these things with vironment in which healthy season draws nigh. Not only ingly, we do the complete ously talking to every other the abdication of power and habits are encouraged, we’re do April showers bring May opposite. As a community eligible bachelor you cross feelings of entrapment. As able to differentiate between flowers, but they also mark of 700 hormonal teenagers paths with. However, while a community, we complain the good and the bad. Right the start of new beginnings, cramped together in an en- romantic commitment is the about the toxic nature of now, there’s a lot of bad. It’s as well as the end of things vironment of intense stress expectation, when we choose our hookup culture, and yet naive to think that hookup we wish never started in the and loneliness, it comes as to adhere to this standard, we denounce healthy public culture will be “fixed” over- first place. As our cherished no surprise that a significant we’re reprimanded for the displays of affection. We crit- night; the very definition of campus quadrangle nears its component of the Milton very thing we’re encouraged icize couples who document culture roots itself in tradi- lush spring awakening and social scene surrounds hook- to want. happy memories online, and tions and ideals. However, the health center arms itself up culture. In essence, prep As a community, we do we scoff at those who cele- over time, habits become ide- with potent narcotics such as boarding schools are just als, and thus the sooner we Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Clar- cesspools of tears, academ- “It’s come to my attention that when it leave bad habits in the past, itin, there’s no denying that ic integrity violations, and comes to love and relationships, as a com- the sooner we can all have a alongside pollen and the fla- dodgy late-night hookups on blast. Couples are the frame- vorsome scent of fertilizer, sports fields — can you blame munity, we tend to say one thing and then, work behind hookup culture. there’s magic in the air. With us? We’re all just trying to shockingly, we do the complete opposite.” Whether you and your part- warm weather and senior survive the harsh Antarctic ner are simply looking for a projects on the horizon, the waters of teenagehood, and not foster a healthy environ- brate small victories such as good time, a distraction, or time of the year has finally if the closest thing to seek- ment for committed couples three-month anniversaries. someone to commit to, we’re come when we can once again ing shelter is twenty minutes to explore their relation- Most of us don’t live our lives all just trying to figure out frolic on the quad, swoon at of awkward fumbling with a ships, as well as express af- lusting after the relationships who we want and what we the sight of the Boys’ Varsi- special someone on a moist fection. We continue to use of others being shoved down want; and for that, we need ty tennis team, and free our soccer field, then why not language such as “cuffed” and our throats, but there’s a thin a community that is tolera- ashy knees of the oppressor distract ourselves from the “whipped” to describe those line between envying one’s ble enough to give us room to we call “pants.” dark emptiness we feel in- who choose to commit to a joy and fostering a shameful grow and allows us to express While many of us recog- side? special someone, and while culture. ourselves. nize a new season as the time As someone who has both these terms are just words, I’m the first to admit that to hunt for a spicy new love observed and engaged in such when we implement them as teenagers, we tend to con- affair, there are also a select hookup culture, I’ve conclud- into our language, we set the tradict ourselves. In recent few of us whose spicy love af- ed that, here at Milton, ro- tone that romantic commit- months, we’ve had many fairs have withstood the un- mantic commitment is the ment is something shame- conversations on the state Friday, April 13th, 2018 A&E Page 12 A Capella Night Brings a Blend of Styles and Ages Katie Conn ‘20 about “the guys [who] like to A&E Writer harmonize under the skies”. On April 6th, stu- The MIT Chorallaries began dents gathered in King Au- with a mash-up of many songs ditorium for Milton’s annual ranging from well-known A Cappella Night. The two- classics to T-Pain’s “Buy U a hour event featured a unique Drank (Shawty Snappin’)”. blend of student a cappella The Chorallaries also turned groups from Milton, as well heads with their song “The as many collegiate off-cam- Engineers’ Drinking Song” pus groups. The mix of Mil- in which they spoke of their ton’s new groups with the engineering abilities and more reputable college a cap- their ability to consume great pella explored a combination amounts of alcohol, before of modern and classic songs, which they were sure to add creating a unique and play- that they do not condone un- ful atmosphere that blended derage drinking. While some time through music. Yearbook The Miltones vibe with the crowd on a Saturday night. students found the song to The first hour consisted of draw on longer than neces- a few songs from each of Mil- “Malibu” by Miley Cyrus, and la groups. Tufts’ Amalgam- Deep is your Love?”. The per- sary, many found that the wit ton’s a cappella groups. The then “Bruises” by Train and ates were the first to perform, formance featured far more of the song and frequent in- groups performed a range of a Ashley Monroe. Octet also with the MIT Logarhythms than just music, as the Log- sulting of Harvard was worth cappella classics, such as “My kept the audience intrigued next, and the Brown Univer- arhythms turned the 3-song the duration of the song. Girl” to songs such as “Sorry by performing “The Death of sity Jabberwocks following. production into an energet- A cappella night featured a Not Sorry” by Demi Lovato, a a Bachelor” by Panic! At the MIT’s Chorallaries and BC’s ic spectacle featuring danc- blend of the old and the new, recent chart-topper and sum- Disco and “Sorry not Sorry”, Bostonians closed out the ing and audience volunteers, both in the music performed mer hit. The Miltones kicked two recent chart-toppers. night. earning much applause and --from classics to songs that off the night with a rendition Reson8 then performed the The MIT logarhythms cheering from the audience. topped charts as recently as of “My Girl,” a song originally older “Walking in Memphis” quickly established them- Brown’s Jabberwocks and this past year-- and the blend recorded by The Temptations in addition to P!nk’s “What selves as fan favorites start- the MIT Chorallaries stood of budding to established a in 1965, and then continued about us?”. Milton’s final act, ing from their energetic out from the crowd by per- cappella groups. For both with the newer “Eenie Mee- Epic, performed 2000’s hits entrance, where they rolled forming some original songs, the a cappella connoisseur nie,” which was released by like “Sunday Morning” by and jumped onto the stage. as opposed to the covers and the every-day music lis- Sean Kingston and Justin Bie- Maroon 5 and “Diamonds” by Their brightly colored shirts done by most other a cappel- tener, a cappella night was a ber in 2010. 3FU followed the Rihanna. and ties resembled the en- la groups. The Jabberwocks great spectacle of the musical act, continuing the theme of The second half of the ergy of their performance, sang as they got onto the talents of Milton and of the newer popular songs with night featured an impressive in which they performed stage, and then proceeded to many nearby colleges. line-up of collegiate a cappel- the pop chart-topper “How sing their self-introduction,

XXXTentaction Drops “?” Following Attempts to Better Image India Claudy ‘20 robbery and assault from tion (instructions),” a spo- A&E Writer 2015. He was soon released on ken explanation of the goal Social media plat- house arrest, during which of this project. He stresses forms and eye catching head- he allegedly committed most his desire for the project to lines constantly surround us, of his crimes; his rage largely garner “a large amount of making it difficult to not read grew from his girlfriend’s in- passion, and love and appre- about stars and their latest volvement with another man ciation for [himself].” Other drama. The difficulty that while he was incarcerated. songs include verses about blooms from the ever-present According to Vulture, a girl (possibly the victim of news on the personal lives of XXXTentacion was detained his crimes), the unrequited celebrities exists in choosing again in October of 2016 for love she displayed to him, if we want to continue to give violating his house arrest and the broken heart she left them business, even after agreement; however, his ar- him with. Many may begin to knowing all of their business. rest did not stop him from sympathize with the artist; Should we separate the music continuing to make moves however, once listeners recall itself from the artist’s person- in the music industry. While the allegations against XXX- al life? in prison, XXXTentacion re- Tentacion, their sympathy One artist who caught the ceived support from rapper may fade. Nevertheless, this spotlight for both his music A$AP Rocky, podcaster and change of heart is unlikely, and personal life is rapper influencer Adam22, and the as many listeners, including XXXTentacion. XXXTenta- Billboard Top 100; his debut greats like Kendrick Lamar, cion released his first com- track “Look At Me” entered HipHopDX often disregard the wrongdo- Studemts Study for Final Exams in Pritzker Science Center mercial album, 17, in August, the the list at number 95. Af- ings of an artist. 2017, just as several seri- ter being released from prison of sexual assault.” “told executives that [XXX- Even after the allegations ous allegations against him on probation in March, 2017, For the remainder of 2017, Tentacion]’s surging popular- of his crimes and the victim’s gained traction. According XXXTentacion gained more XXXTentacion fell under the ity would help the company testimony were made very to Pitchfork, he was accused popularity, with his song spotlight for fights at con- have a bigger market share in public to his fanbase, XXX- in 2016 on multiple charges: peaking at number 24. With certs, controversial Insta- hip-hop.” In March of 2018, Tentacion has skyrocketed witness tampering, false im- a song produced by Diplo, gram posts, and the pushing XXXTentacion released his to fame and success with his prisonment, domestic bat- controversy with Drake, and back of several tour dates. second commercial album, new album. He is not the first tery by strangulation, and multiple brawls and fights at Despite the rapper’s growing ?, with “Sad!,” the first sin- artist to continue to receive aggravated assault of a preg- his concerts, XXXTentacion fame, the industry seemed gle, reaching number seven support after facing several nant women. XXXTentacion made himself difficult to go to largely forget about the on the Billboard 100. He was ugly charges, and his fans are pleaded not guilty to every unrecognized; the same can allegations against him. On subsequently let off house ar- also not the only ones to con- charge. not be said for the charges some Instagram Stories, rest so that he could promote tinue to support him even Pitchfork acquired the placed against him and the XXXTentacion claimed to his new release on tour. in light of his dark personal extensive testimony of the horrible abuse his victim en- give money to and support From of the 18 total life. Listeners must decide for victim (XXXTentacion’s girl- dured. Upon the release of a domestic abuse preven- songs on the album, lis- themselves if someone’s art if friend), who claims XXXTent- 17, he received much support tion program, and hold an teners can certainly detect really good enough to com- acion confiscated her phone, by fans and fellow artists, “anti-rape” event; however, XXXTentacion’s grappling pensate for the artist’s awful held her against her will, beat including Kendrick Lamar. no follow up to these state- with negative, self-destruc- character. Perhaps weighing her multiple times, strangled On the contrary, DJ Booth, a ments has occurred. In Jan- tive thoughts and emotions. the artist’s actions over the her, and threatened to kill blogger, chose not to review uary, despite the opposition Many tracks speak of feeling art may result in more aware- her and their unborn child. the album and stated that of several employees, Capi- alone, and without comfort ness and advocacy in the in- Throughout much of their “We felt we could no lon- tol Records signed a $6 mil- or anyone to stay with him dustry; as evidenced by XXX- relationship, XXXTentacion ger stand on the sidelines, lion deal XXXTentacion. The through his hardships. The Tentacion’s rise to fame, this was in prison for charges of watching rap’s ugly embrace president of Capitol Records album begins with “Introduc- change is quite necessary. Friday, April 13th, 2018 A&E Page 13 Virgil Abloh Becomes First Black Lead at Louis Vuitton Madeline Fitzgibbon ‘21 and background to the com- people criticized the fashion A&E Writer pany. According to a New York industry for often transform- Virgil Abloh, newly Times article from March ing streetwear into high end appointed men's artistic di- 2018, Abloh said that, "This fashion and charging steep rector at Louis Vuitton, con- opportunity to think through prices for the clothing in the tinues to make a name for what the next chapter of de- name of breaking down bar- himself in 2018. His ground- sign and luxury will mean at riers. However, rather than breaking role as the first a brand that represents the breaking down barriers, the black artistic director at the pinnacle of luxury was always companies make huge profits company is the newest of a a goal in my wildest dreams," while ordinary people cannot long list of accomplishments, reiterating his hope that he afford the now trendy clothes. and it offers him the oppor- can reimagine the definition Another critic worries that, tunity to meld cultures and of luxury to include different by taking over streetwear, the break down barriers in terms types of fashion. fashion industry is by exten- of fashion trends. From his He also discussed sion appropriating street cul- connection to Kanye West the importance of represen- ture and using it for profit. to the founding of his own tation in the fashion indus- Abloh's groundbreak- label Off-White, Abloh is a try, demonstrating that di- ing appointment as the first star in the fashion industry, versity is important both to black artistic director at a and with his new job, he acts create original ideas and to major high-end fashion label as one of the most powerful inspire young people. As the brings with it much promise people in the industry. Billboard first black artistic director as Abloh looks forward to Virgil Abloh has an im- Virgil Abloh: first African American to get a high fashion lead at a major fashion company, bringing a unique perspec- pressive resume in the fash- Abloh founded his own fash- ton announced Abloh as Abloh bears the responsibili- tive to the high fashion Louis ion industry, from his role as ion label in 2013, Off-White, their men's artistic director, ty of proving misconceptions Vuitton brand. While Abloh Kanye West's creative direc- a name that represents his making him the company's incorrect and revolutionizing strives to revolutionize the tor to his creation of his own hope of breaking down bar- first black artistic director. the industry as many people concept of luxury to include label. Working as Kanye's riers in fashion. He received His role marks a shift in the watch. new and original types of de- protégé, Abloh achieved fame nominations for several fash- industry, as "streetwear" be- However, some people sign influenced by his own through his art, particularly ion awards, including being comes high-end fashion. As disagree with the high-end unique perspective, many on the Kanye and Jay-Z collab one of the top eight finalists Abloh himself stated, his ap- fashion industries use of are watching to see if Abloh album "Watch the Throne." for the LVMH award and be- pointment at Louis Vuitton streetwear for profit. In re- can achieve his goals without In 2011, he received a Gram- ing nominated for a CFDA marks an opportunity for sponse to the same New York cannibalizing the street cul- my nomination for best re- award, the highest award in Abloh to bridge gaps between Times article that reported ture that has played a strong cording package for his work fashion. cultures through fashion and on Abloh's appointment at role throughout his career to on the album. In addition, In March 2018, Louis Vuit- to bring his own experiences Louis Vuitton, a number of date.

The Weeknd’s New Album: My Dear Melancholy Gracie Chiang ‘20 Melancholy, is extremely sim- heart. However, according to A&E Writer ilar to the “dark, downtempo Vulture, on “Wasted Times,” On March 27th, The Week- R&B” that began his career. The Weeknd talks about nd posted a picture on Insta- However, an article in Vul- missing his ex-girlfriend gram of a screenshotted text ture places My Dear Melan- Bella Hadid, for he “wasted message between him and La choly, in between The Week- time” with Gomez since she Mar Taylor, his creative di- nd’s upbeat recent work and “wasn’t even half” of Had- rector. Referring to his latest his dark, mysterious original id. Yet the song, “Hurt You”, album, the text read: “should songs. Nonetheless, the al- contains the meanest, petti- we drop Friday? I’m indif- bum still possesses all the est lyrics of all, as The Week- ferent to be honest.” Then, sadness, darkness, and sex- nd sings about never getting on Friday, March 30th, The iness that characterize The back together with Gomez Weeknd released his newest Weeknd’s songs. All in all, My and how their relationship project: My Dear Melancholy,. Dear Melancholy, is a “jarring is his “enemy”. However, in Born in Toronto, break up album,” accord- the final song of the album, The Weeknd, or Abel Tes- ing to Vulture, as every sin- “Privilege”, The Weeknd ma- faye, rose to mainstream gle song on the album is in tures by singing: “So, let’s just fame in 2015, and, with hits someway about his relation- try to end it with a smile”, a like “I Feel It Coming” and ship with ex-girlfriend Selena clear sign of his acceptance “Can’t Feel My Face,” he has Gomez. and closure from his break- since evolved into a “pop su- According to People up. perstar,” according to Pitch- Magazine, Selena and The My Dear Melancholy, fork. Early in his career, he Weeknd began dating in details the tragedy in heart- garnered serious attention January of 2017 and seemed The Fader break and The Weeknd’s own for his dark, drugged style of to be a virtually perfect cou- The Weeknd’s New Ablum Cover experience with the feelings alternative R&B before con- ple. People Magazine even associated with it. The short- verting to more commercial referred to The Weeknd as The Weeknd first started dat- ated, as Gomez never even ness of the album allows synth pop on his newer proj- “the best boyfriend of 2017.” ing, she had just come out of considered The Weeknd to him to be direct and genu- ects. But My Dear Melancholy, But, by October, the two had her volatile relationship with be a donor. Nevertheless, ine about his true feelings differs greatly than his recent called it quits and went their Justin Bieber. The lyric con- the following line, “I was just on love and life. According to albums. For starters, it isn’t separate ways. Although the tinues, “You gave me com- another pit stop / ‘Till you Pitchfork, The Weeknd stands truly an album. Because it break-up was said to be rel- fort / But falling for you was made up your mind,” hints by his conviction that, “love only has six songs on it, a to- atively amicable, My Dear my mistake,” displaying The at their relationship being is real, but it’s also a big fat tal of twenty-one minutes of Melancholy, lets fans know Weeknd’s regret over their slightly one-sided; for Selena, lie.” This sentiment will truly music, Spotify lists My Dear (or rather speculate) the true relationship. Then, later on, the Weeknd was simply a “pit resonate with the thousands Melancholy, as an EP; yet, Re- depth of The Weeknd’s sad- The Weeknd sings “I almost stop” before she quickly went of people who have also gone public Records, The Week- ness and bitterness following cut a piece of myself for your back to dating Justin Bieber. through break-ups and will nd’s record label, refers to it his breakup with Gomez. life,” implying that Selena Altogether, “Call Out My predictably help make My only as a “project”. In particular, the Gomez considered him for a Name” shows The Weeknd’s Dear Melancholy, just as suc- Whatever you want to song “Call Out My Name” kidney donor when, this past heartbreak and his anger to- cessful as all of The Weeknd’s call it, the music on My Dear quite clearly demonstrates summer, she underwent a wards Gomez. other albums. Melancholy, differs greatly all of The Weeknd’s regrets. kidney transplant as a result Similarly to “Call Out from Starboy, The Weeknd’s He begins the song by say- of a complication of lupus. My Name”, “Try Me”, and, “I previous album, which was ing “We found each other / This lyric determines that Was Never There”, both fea- mainly composed of “upbeat I helped you out of a broken the song is definitely about ture depressed lyrics which synth-pop” songs according place.” This lyric alludes to Gomez, but according to blame Selena (and, in part, to Pitchfork, whereas My Dear the fact that when Selena and Vulture is also very exagger- Justin Bieber) for breaking his Friday, April 13th, 2018 Sports Page 14 Villanova Rolls Through Men’s NCAA Tournament Ben Monnich ‘20 funny witticisms, made her a Sports Writer nationally-beloved figure in The 2018 Men’s this year’s March Madness March Madness Tournament tournament. was a thrilling ride. In an easy, Along with Loyola-Chica- 79-62 Villanova Wildcat win go and Sister Jean, the story over the Michigan Wolver- of University of Maryland, ines, Villanova was crowned Baltimore County’s histor- as National Champions. This ical upset of Virginia was a year’s tournament featured a very large headline in the historical first, a plethora of tournament. UMBC, a six- upsets, newly-born nation- teen-seed, was the first team al idols, and more. Thus, al- to ever beat a number-one though Villanova fans may seed. UMBC, riding their argue otherwise, the champi- new fame, was unable to win onship was not even the most in the next round and lost to exhilarating moment of the Kansas State. However, the tournament. team will go down forever Sports Illustrated Each year, the NCAA holds in history for their incredi- Villanova Wildcats hoist the 2018 National Championship trophy. the Men’s Division 1 Nation- ble feat of beating a daunted, al Championships from late ranking and easiest schedule, six-seed, off a buzzer-beater. This year's tournament number-one seed in UVA. March to early April, hence are typically favored to win. Michigan barely won against featured a multitude of spe- Aside from these high- the name “March Madness.” In fact, Villanova, a number lower seeds like ninth-seed cial moments, especially the lights, the tournament fea- In this tournament, a com- one seed, demolished in the Florida State University and story of Loyola-Chicago and tured many other crazy mo- mittee whose, according tournament en route to their eleventh-seed Loyola-Chica- University of Maryland, Bal- ments and games. Arizona to NCAA.com, “opinions national championship win. go University. timore County’s upset of University, a team favored to — developed through ob- From the first round to the Thus, when the two teams number-one seed Virginia win by many, lost in the first servations, discussions with finals, Villanova beat their met in the finals, Villanova University. As a number-elev- round to thirteen-seeded coaches, directors of athlet- opponents with ease. In fact, was the clear favorite. How- en seed, Loyola-Chicago was Buffalo. Other highly-ranked ics and commissioners, and the Wildcats won every game ever, Michigan took an early the Cinderella story of the teams struggled as well - review and comparison of by an average sixteen points! lead as Moritz Wagner, the tournament as they made it number one-ranked Xavier data,” determines the teams Highly touted teams like Wolverine’s star player, con- to the Final Four. To make it lost to ninth-seeded Flori- in the tournament. Further- West Virginia, Texas Tech, sistently provided buckets to the Final Four, the team da State in just the second more, March Madness is a and Kansas hardly posed for Michigan. However, late had to upset highly-ranked round and second-seeded seeded tournament in which a threat to the Wildcats. in the first half, Villanova’s teams like three-seeded Uni- University of North Carolina the same committee seeds Clearly, Villanova was the sixth-man, Donte Divincen- versity of Tennessee and lost to Texas A&M in the sec- the teams from numbers one best team in the tournament zo, entered the game and pro- six-seeded Miami University. ond round. to sixteen, with sixteen being and deserved the national vided an instant spark for the While Cinderella stories are Overall, although the the lowest and worst seed. championship. Michigan, on Wildcats. In fact, Divincenzo always likeable, the presence tournament final, Villanova The tournament’s bracket is the other hand, was a much not only lead Villanova to a of Sister Jean, a 98 year-old vs Michigan, was quite tradi- structured around the seed- weaker team and hardly made first half lead, but also end- nun at Loyola-Chicago Uni- tional, this year’s tournament ing; the number one seed it to the finals at all. In fact, ed up as the most outstand- versity who has been the featured a variety of unique plays the number sixteen Michigan’s tournament was ing player of the game with team’s chaplain for “over highlights. From national seed, the number two seed almost cut short in the Sweet 31 points. After Divincenzo’s nearly a quarter of a centu- darlings to historical firsts, plays the fifteenth seed, and Sixteen, or the third round initial spark, Villanova con- ry” according to CNN. Sister 2018’s March Madness had it so on. Therefore, the number of the tournament, when tinued to pull away and end- Jean’s unfailing support for all. Let's hop to similar tour- one seeds, with the highest Michigan beat Houston, a ed up winning 79-62. the Ramblers, along with her naments in the future!

Thrilling Shot Ignites Notre Dame to Women’s Championship Blair Englert ‘20 uates of 2001, Ruth Riley, had Sports Writer previously held the record On March 16th, 2018, for most points scored in the sixty-four division one wom- NCAA tournament. Arike en’s basketball teams en- Ogunbowale passed Riley’s tered into this year’s NCAA record with 145 points in the Women’s National Champi- tournament. onship Tournament. These Notre Dame’s title win on sixty-four teams came from April 1st was the second time all over the country, but each Notre Dame had become shared the same goal: to be- National Champions. The come national champions. Irish also won in 2001, where Four brackets were separated just as Arike Ogunbowale by region, and in each bracket was this year, Ruth Riley was the teams were ranked from named Most Outstanding one to sixteen. There was the Player. After seeing Riley go Albany regional, the Spokane on to the WNBA and domi- regional, the Lexington re- ESPN nate for the Atlanta Dream, gional, and the Kansas City Notre Dame defender guards against Uconn’s penetration. this same kind of phenome- regional. The number one tre Dame Irish continued to Louisville battled Missis- end of the night, one of them nal performance can be ex- seed in each region respec- fight against majority favor- sippi State in the other semi would be the best basketball pected from Arike Ogunbow- tively was UConn, Notre ite UConn. UConn entered final game. In the end, Mis- team in the country. Notre ale as she follows in Riley’s Dame, Louisville, and Missis- the final four with a season sissippi state was able to ad- Dame had a slow start, en- footsteps and even surpasses sippi State. Mr. Beauchemin record of 36-0 and had ap- vance to the championship. tering the second half trail- Riley’s records. noted the incredible build-up peared in the final four every According to ESPN, “The sea- ing Mississippi State 30-17. All of this year’s final four to the championship, stat- year for the last 10 years. Al- son also produced the great- With three seconds left in finalists are expected to re- ing that “this year’s tourna- ternatively, Notre Dame had est Final Four in the history the game, the score was tied turn to the semis next year. ment was particularly special a record of 33-3 and had lost of the sport, with two over- up at 58-58. The ball was The 2019 Women’s Basketball because all of the number their regular season game time games in the semifinals passed to Arike Ogunbow- Championship will be held in one seeds from each of the against UConn. Notre Dame and a championship game ale who quickly dribbled to Tampa, Florida, where No- brackets made it into the fi- also lost four players during decided on a shot with one- the edge of the three-point tre Dame will be looking to nal four.” UConn battled No- the season due to knee inju- tenth of a second left.” Lou- line, and with one second to defend their title. All of the tre Dame in the semis, while ries. Despite their setbacks, isville took Mississippi State go, she drained a three point teams in the final four will be Mississippi State faced Louis- Notre Dame clinched the to overtime, but Mississippi shot, winning the title for strong competition for next ville. win in overtime when ju- state ended up winning with the Irish. Arike Ogunbowale season, and as Notre Dame The UConn vs. Notre nior Arike Ogunbowale hit a a final score of 73-63. scored 18 points in the cham- has proved in this year’s tour- Dame game was especially in- clutch three in the final sec- Mississippi State and No- pionship game and won the nament, no team is to be triguing as the underdog No- onds. The final score was 91- tre Dame entered the cham- Most Outstanding Player. counted out. 89, Notre Dame. pionship knowing that at the One of the Notre Dame grad- Friday, April 13th, 2018 Sports Page 15 Spring Sports Start Following Successful Spring Break Trips Zane Bookbinder ‘20 many star athletes, but they Sports Writer do have a lot of good ones” Spring sports at Mil- according to Max Litvak (III), ton have gotten off to a great and as the points are added start! Several teams enjoyed up to one score in track, con- bonding with teammates sistency is very important. over spring break trips while Jailen Branch (I) and Kalel preparing for the season Mullings (III) are star 100 me- ahead. This Spring looks to ter sprinters for the team and be another fantastic athletic Ellie Mraz (IV) is a very good season! distance runner, but over- The Varsity Base- all, the team needs all of its ball Spring Trip to Orlando members to do well in order served as a great chance for to win ISLs. the team to “play some good The sailing team went to competition” and “enjoy the St. Petersburg, Florida over parks at Universal,” accord- spring break, a trip which was ing to head coach Matt Peth- meant to help them adjust to Girls Lacrosse erick. The team scrimmaged sailing and brush off the rust Girls Lacrosse Team in Nevada for Spring Break Trip several other schools and from time spent away from had practices daily, allowing Varsity Softball also trav- also said that “fans can ex- Swain. In addition, the team the sport. The team had an them to get back into the eled to Universal Orlando pect close games and exciting added Coach Kelly Munroe, a excellent senior class last flow of the season. The Base- over Spring Break, a trip that young players this year,” as Boston University and Team year, including three of the ball team had a very good se- balanced practices and scrim- the team works towards the USA athlete, who most re- best four skippers (people nior class last year, with three mages similarly to the base- Big East Invitational Tourna- cently coached at Princeton. who steer the boat), who all of the six seniors playing col- ball trip. The team was able to ment at Phillips Andover in The team started the season went on to sail in college in- lege baseball this year. Addi- play teams from all over the mid-May. with a shutout against Dana cluding Henry and Eli Burnes tionally, the team lost their country, which prepared the Girls lacrosse had a great Hall, a rare occurrence in la- who now sail at Harvard and star pitcher Matt Tabor, who team for the season very well. start to their season with a crosse. This year’s team is an Christina Sakellaris who con- was drafted 82nd overall in the Varsity Softball added five Spring Break trip to Neva- exciting and cohesive group tinues to sail at Stanford. Be- 2017 MLB Draft, and is now in freshmen this year who will da. They were 2-1 overall in and is lined up to have a great cause of these major losses, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ make “an immediate impact, their scrimmages, the high- season. the team is “rebuilding a lit- Farm System. These players, particularly as pitchers,” ac- light being a win over New- The track team did not go tle bit” says Ben Monich (III), especially Tabor, will be very cording to Coach Amy Hick- ark Academy. The team will on a Spring Break trip (as the but is still expecting to have missed, although the team ey. The team is very young be very young this year, with team is too large for a trip), a strong season. Charlie Hib- gained many skiller players this year, and they will rely eight new members add- but over the past few weeks ben, a co-captain and four- this season. Coach Petherick on captains Claire Dudley ed, including three fresh- they have been working very year team member will play says that the team “works and Rachel Handler to “set men and three sophomores. hard to prepare themselves a major role in the success hard and plays well defen- the bar high” for the younger Coach Lyons, the head girls for the season. In track, every of the team, which hopes to sively,” also adding that the players. New assistant coach- basketball coach, has also team goes to the ISL champi- qualify for nationals in both “league is very strong again es Amy Macdonald and Eliza- joined the team, bringing a onships, so the regular season team racing and fleet racing this year,” meaning that the beth Mulready will help lead “wealth of knowledge as a meets, while competitive, are again. team will have to play hard to and develop the team this competitive athlete,” accord- largely just preparation for win. year as well. Coach Hickey ing to Head Coach Molly ISLs. “The team doesn’t have This Weekend’s Game Schedule Friday, April 13 1st Softball vs. Rivers - 4:30 pm 1st Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Phillips Andover - 5:30 pm Saturday, April 14 1st Baseball vs. Brooks - 3:30 pm 1st Boys’ Tennis vs. Brooks - 3:30 pm

1st Boys’ & Girls’ Track vs. Thayer, Marianapolis, Middlesex & Lawrence - 3:30 pm 1st Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Brooks - 3:30 pm 2nd Baseball vs. Brooks - 3:30 pm 2nd Boys’ Tennis vs. Brooks - 3:30 pm 2nd Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Brooks - 3:30 pm Friday, April 13th, 2018 Humor Page 16 Best Ideas Never Proposed by Head Monitors

1. Fortnite IRL (Freshmen Get Bushes, Seniors Get Guided Missiles) 2. Capital Punishment instead of DCs 3. Weed Day - Everyone trims weeds on the quad. 4. A School Wide Yodeling Contest Lead by Mr. Whalen 5. Distribute Tide Pods for School Spirit Day 6. A Revisit Day for Rejected Students Where We Throw Microwaved Burritos at Them 7. Weekly Inspirational Speeches by Ian Glick (IV) at Monday Assembly :) 8. A Last Supper at Mr. Bland’s House Before Graduation 9. Providing more communication and transpar- ency from the administration 10. The Purge