Loomis Chaffee Log SUNDAY MAY 24, 2015 Founded 1915 Volume XCVIII, No. 7 lclog.org

Dear Seniors, by Isabella Epstein‘16 of 2015 taught valuable lessons Managing Editor that inspired younger students to strive for excellence. Through the doors of the most Class of 2015: Though your historical building on campus, time on campus has come to Founders Hall, saunters the se- an end, your legacy will live on. nior class of 2015. Hearts heavy, Thank you for showing us that filled with memories and nostal- sleepless nights and endless gia, each individual walks down hours of homework are not un- the senior path one last time, conquerable. Despite the sweat, marking the culmination of his blood, and tears, you prove that or her Loomis career. Younger anything is possible and give us students gape in awe and admi- the strength to believe in the ration at their older, successful same. Your spirit, liveliness, and peers, and hope to one day be love for LC truly demonstrates much like them. Teachers and how precious a Loomis Chaffee faculty observe their fresh pro- education and experience is. By tégées with pride, wishing them embracing the community and success in all of their endeavors. exhibiting what it truly means And from all around the world, to be a Pelican, you embody friends and family gather on the school’s mission of pursu- campus to celebrate the gradu- ing the best self and common ates. good. Your laughter and memo- Each member of the class of ries of both good and bad times 2015 contributed to the kalei- remind us to take advantage of doscope culture on The Island. our short time here at Loomis But the momentous accom- and make the most out of it. plishments that they achieved in To the 99th class of the Loo- unison was the defining quality mis Chaffee School: Ne Cede that solidified their legacy. To Malis! the remaining Pelicans, the class OLIVIA MCCAUGHEY ‘16 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG

Free Speech, Israel, Pamela Geller, and the Loomis Chaffee School Furry Friends on Campus by Sam Cox ‘16 ture Series. The New Israel Fund radical anti-Israel organization placency” and “Stop the Islam- by Maddie Brown ‘15 Why are the goats even here? Editor-in-Chief is a U.S.-based organization that – that should not be allowed at ization of America: A Practical Staff Writer “Companionship? Milk and strives to “advance democracy the Loomis Chaffee School” and Guide to the Resistance.” cheese?” guesses senior Gaby Loomis Chaffee recently and equality for all Israelis.” In posted Loomis’s main phone Geller’s blog regarding Loo- First chickens, now…goats? Foti. Junior Anita Richmond found itself in the middle of a the past, Paiss been critical of number, alongside a list of Board mis started a social-media fire- Rumor has it that LC has re- humorously suggests that “We fierce global debate concerning Israel’s occupation of Palestin- of Trustees, urging readers call storm, garnering more than cently adopted three new furry have our goats to honor the goat free speech, religious expression ian territories and supports a to petition the cancellation of 100 comments on her website, friends who are currently roam- that was assassinated at Tulane and the Israeli-Palestinian con- two-state solution to the ongo- this event. She described Loo- both supportive and critical of ing around campus. Ollie, Eu- University.” Mr. Gwyn, head flict. Though it seems a far cry ing conflict. Paiss’s attendance- mis as “quintessentially preppy” her view. One of Geller’s pri- nice and Valentine arrived on of the work job program, ex- from the peaceful calm of spring optional lecture was titled “After and, in all caps, “WASPY.” mary accusations was that the the island at the start of spring plained the truth behind Ollie, on the Island, a controversy the Israeli Election: Prospects According to the AFDI, New Israel Fund supports the term, and to date, many students Eunice and Valentine’s presence. sparked by a speaker series on for Progressive Change,” and Gellers organization’s mission Boycott, Divestment and Sanc- remain unaware of their pres- “We are doing a demonstration campus put Loomis in the epi- was scheduled take place on is to act “against the treason tions (BDS) Movement, which ence. Lars Schuster, a junior day project with the goats to show center of some of the thorniest April 29th. being committed by national, intends to destabilize Israel’s student, was generous enough that the students can take care issues of intense international Just a few days before Paiss’s state, and local government of- economy - a movement that to give Loomis the responsibil- of something larger than chick- interest. talk, Pamela Geller, a right- ficials, the mainstream media, Geller describes as “standing ity of caring for his goats while ens.” In addition to serving an It all started when Naomi wing blogger and president of and others in their capitulation against Israel.” Paiss has gone on he spent the semester away in educational purpose, the goats Paiss, the vice president for the American Freedom Defense to the global jihad and Islamic record numerous times reiterat- Colorado. So, to ensure quality also eat invasive species that public affairs of the New Israel Initiative (AFDI), posted a blog supremacism.” Geller is also the ing the same point: “We don’t care, students Laurie Zelinski, exist on campus, which greatly Fund, agreed to visit the Center titled “Loomis Chaffee School to author of “Freedom or Submis- fund organizations with global Una Shea and faculty member benefits our community. for Global Studies as part of the Host Anti-Israel Event.” Geller sion: On the Dangers of Islamic BDS programs.” Mr. Gwyn have risen to the chal- Bussel Family International Lec- called the New Israel Fund “a Extremism and American Com- lenge. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 100% Effort for 100 Years by Stephany ter, and Gabby Roncone helped Palaguachi ‘16 with Centennial preparations Contributor all four years, working side-by- side faculty and staff and con- Based on 60 application es- tributing to the huge success says titled “What is the heart of of the Opening Celebration, Loomis Chaffee?” eleven mem- the production of Centennial bers of the Class of 2015 were memorabilia and a Time Cap- carefully selected in the spring sule, and the overall promotion of their freshman year by Cen- of a celebratory spirit on cam- tennial Co-Chair Karen Parsons pus all year long. Of these dedi- and Dean Michael Donegan to cated students, Dean Donegan represent the voice of the stu- says, “They brought both their dent body during the planning voice and their hearts into this process for Loomis Chaffee’s four-year commitment, and the

COURTESY OF THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE Centennial year — to be cel- 100-year celebration was much ebrated during their senior better for it. This group of en- Editor’s Picks year. Michael Carter, Lauren thusiastic students went well Champagne, Rashi Dua, Celine above what was asked of them Erkey, Micky Estaban, Isabel by embracing their responsibil- Guigui, John Kim, Kijoon Kim, ities and owning the “essence” Hope-Shattering Frank Bruni ‘86 Robots in Deflategate Doyle Lokitiyakul, Mollie Rich- of the Loomis community.” Disguise Earthquakes Recalling the heartbraking Sam Cox ‘16 and Julia Song Conor Rush ‘17 dives into Sam Goldfarb ‘18 reflects events in Nepal, Isabella ‘15 interview Frank Bruni the problematic direct- upon Tom Brady’s reputa- Epstein ‘16 ventures into ‘82 on journalism and the ing styles of Michael Bay, tion in light of the Patri- the sociological and physi- importance of college pres- while also discussing the ots’ recent scandal. More cal destruction that has tige. More on page 2. countless cinematic sins on page 11. occured in Nepal. More on that occur in Transform- page 2. ers: Age of Extinction. More on page 7.

Printed with soy inks on partially recycled paper. Please recycle this publication. PHOTO CREDIT: YANG-YANG KWON ‘15 NEWS Loomis Chaffee Log Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 2 MAY 24, 2015 MAY 24, 2015 PAGE 3 After the Island: PSO: Overview of this year’s events by Jamie Lee ‘17 and enthusiastically, “We had students senior project to raise money for Mrs. has always been successful in terms of 17th, Loomis will again host the Spe- Ending the Silence Gloria Yi ‘17 from every single grade drenched in Dexter’s four-year-old grandson, who both satisfaction and donation, I hope cial Olympics. Again, PSO encourages Future House-Building by Sam Cox ‘16 and Frankturned me on to learningBruni in a very ing a columnist and restaurant critic by Jamie Lee ‘17 themselves and how hard it is our classmates to address the News Editors fake blood scarring victims of our was diagnosed with cancer at the time. color run will be a priority next year.” all students to volunteer and sign up In terms of hopes for next year, Ms. Julia Song ‘15 special way. And by having extracur- (or a copy editor, or an intern for that News Editor not to be themselves and not to problem of anti-LGBT behavior haunted house. The haunted house With the bang of the starting gun, In fact, Ms. Lombardo, adviser to the for an incredibly inspiring day of good Lombardo recounted of an organiza- Editors ricular venues like the Log and the matter) for the New York Times? communicate. The faculty and in our school and community. The Pelican Service Organiza- was a super creative event because PSO people sprinted, jogged, or walked PSO, imagines the next color run will sportsmanship and miracles. Mak- tion she holds close to her heart. When Loom, it gave me the chance to begin FB: One doesn’t plan it. At least I On April 17th, 2015, around 50 administration have been al- JL: What do you wish to im- tion (PSO) has been very successful decided the themes of each room and the one mile loop, getting splashed in instead be held in fall as one of the ing posters for each town and assign- she volunteered in Guatemala a few Frank Bruni ’82, former member to try out my chops as a writer. That didn’t. It’s best not to set your sights students with 2 faculty mem- ways supportive of this day. prove in this movement? this past year. As the central base of how we wanted to decorate the entire color from the squirts of paint aimed opening days’ events and also double ing each town a team, PSO members years back, she had helped orphans of the Loomis Chaffee Log, is a Pulit- was very helpful. I wrote music re- on ONE job or on ONE company or bers participated in the “Day JL: What do you hope this MA: I wish there had been more our service mindset as a school, PSO health center. I learned how well PSO at them from the sides. Having seen as a welcome to new freshmen, invit- worked hard to make the event better who suffered from malnutrition and zer Prize nominated journalist whose views and movie reviews, if I recall, for organization, because life is all about of Silence” campaign. Students movement will bring about? announcements beforehand, so dreams up new events and continues can work as a team organized than the first year. lived in shelter that could barely be work has appeared in the Detroit the Log. I remember writing a review curve balls. Just hone your talent, were asked to refrain from talk- BC: Awareness in general, and that non-members of the Spec- on traditions from year to year. and the impor- called houses. Because it took $2000 Free Press, The New York Post, and of Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk” or of Stevie build your skills and make sure you’re ing and to remain silent for the awareness of how little things trum club could participate, be- tance of reaching Soup Kitchen to build one brick house through the The New York Times. At The Times Nicks’s “Bella Donna” --- one or the as competent as you can be in the field whole school day, not commu- people say and do without mal- cause we can’t send our message Rachel’s Table out to the broader On the first Friday of each Common Hope program, she would Bruni is currently an Op-Ed colum- other. I remember having so much of your choice. Then the good gigs, nicating at all in both person ice can have a big impact on if we’re being silent. We should Running through the aisle, look- Loomis communi- month, a group from PSO took like to raise $2000 during the year and fun with that, and which may not be the ones you envi- and social media. Derogative people. Although people do not have had discussions and expla- ing for the greatest deals, participants ty when PSO needs a trip to the Enfield Loaves and take a group with her at the end of the it was in my mind sion, will come. Aim for competence, LGBT bullying has profound ef- intentionally say words like gay nations announced publicly of think excitedly about the potential support.” Fishes Soup Kitchen. The soup year to build another house for an- when, decades not for a given label. fects on students, often silencing and fag to be mean to other peo- why we’re doing this, and why meals that would be made with re- kitchen is a nonprofit organiza- other family. Surprisingly, it only takes later, I had the JS: Do you consider yourself a gay forcing them to expressionless ple, these jokes still hurt them in it’s so important for us. Also, if cently bought boxes and cans, smiling Mardi Gras tion that relies solely on dona- a week to build; while it might not be chance to meet journalist, or a journalist who happens silence. This day gives those vic- ways they cannot freely express. we had more talks in the com- in victory as they admire the super On February tions and volunteers. With their much for us to do, it truly leaves a big and interview to be gay? Is there a difference? tims of bullying an opportunity I hope that this movement will mon good regarding this issue, long receipt with all the savings added 26th, 2015, stu- mission statement, “Committed impact for the family. Combining cul- and profile Nicks FB: I’m a journalist who happens to to “speak up”; encouraging ac- help the Loomis Chaffee com- we would have gained more up on the bottom. As a race towards dents who par- to providing meals and fellow- tural awareness and language immer- for the New York be gay, for sure. ‘Gay journalist’ would ceptance and support from the munity to further embrace the support from the community. combatting hunger in our immedi- ticipated in the ship to the poor, hungry, and sion on top of a service mission, Ms. Times. connote an approach to work that’s community. differences, diversity, and equal- JL: Has there been any other ate community, the annual Rachel’s Mardi Gras dinner disenfranchised within our com- Lombardo envisions a service trip to JS: Your new entirely about sexual orientation. My In 1996 the National Day of Si- ity we have. event besides the National Day Table food-raiser held at the Big Y in indulged in deli- munity,” the soup kitchen had Antigua in the spring of 2016. book shines light sexual orientation surely informs the lence was founded at the Uni- JL: What was the greatest diffi- of Silence to bring about LGBT Longmeadow truly embodies PSO’s cious homemade helped many families in the area, on the impor- way I see the world--any fundamental versity of Virginia. By 2008, culty you had while taking part awareness into the school? spirit of helping others. As one of the food with only especially those who have re- Get Involved! tance of individu- aspect of identity, like gender or skin students in more than 8,000 in this event? MA: Yes, we have had open dis- first community service events of the a few dollars. By cently lost homes to the devastat- Pelican Service Organization allows al experience and color or socioeconomic background middle schools, high schools, Madden Aleia: It was difficult cussions both on and off cam- school year, Rachel’s Table introduced raising more than ing Hartford fires. By providing the members of the Loomis Chaffee PHOTO COURTESY OF BY FRANK BRUNI pursuit over the or physical appearance, does--but it’s and colleges had participated in the sense that I was trying pus, involving other schools. to students the idea of service as a way $1,500 for Nica- nutritious meals (including fruit, community to show their best self by nist, and previously served as its Chief prestige of an educational institution. not the sum of who I am or my lode throughout this movement to to promote my message by not We went to Ethel Walker for a of bringing friends closer together and Photo, the PSO bread rolls, and chicken), volun- providing service to others in need. Restaurant Critic. Bruni graduated What, if any, role did your own experi- star as a journalist. bring about awareness in the ac- speaking, and oftentimes people movie night, had open discus- extending friendship to others in need. was able to help the teers walk out with a sense of ac- “There can never be too much par- from UNC Chapel Hill and attended ence in competitive ‘elite’ institutions, JS: Do you have any advice for cur- ceptance of anyone regardless did not understand why I was sions involving GSAs (Gender “grass-roots orga- complishment and appreciation ticipation,” stated James. “Everyone at the Columbia School of Journalism, where collegiate prestige and pressure rent high school students aspiring to of their sexual orientation or involving myself in this move- and Sexuality Alliance), and Halloween Haunted House nization dedicated for what they have in life. James Loomis is willing and able to commit and returned to Loomis in 2013 as the are so emphasized, play in your form- be journalists, particularly considering preference. As a participant of ment. received much support from On October 31st, 2014, the PSO to helping break PHOTO COURTESY OF BY LILY LIU ‘17 Jin ’16, Secretary of PSO, com- to service. We try to address many dif- Commencement speaker. In his new ing such a unique, and arguably unex- the drastically and continually chang- the LGBT Silence movement, I JL: What did you hope to learn Glisten and True Colors (Or- and the Student Council ran their first the cycle poverty mented, “It helps us think more ferent areas from tutoring children, book, Where You Go Is Not Who’ll pected viewpoint? ing landscape of journalism? sat down with Ms. Conger, the or gain by your participation? ganization in the Hartford area joint-event of the year - the Halloween in Nicaragua.” Moreover, the event major success that year, PSO had the ing them to get involved in PSO about our local community; we like to to sponsoring sports events, to soup You Be, Bruni explores the flawed FB: I don’t think it’s such a unique FB: That’s very, very tough to an- faculty advisor for spectrum, MA: I wanted to show the for LGBT youth). We (mem- Haunted House - to raise money for featured the Acapelicans with their opportunity to continue the tradition think of international community...but kitchens. Of course, we still look into college admissions process from a viewpoint, but it’s informed some- swer, BECAUSE of what you cite: the and Madden Aleia, a president straight allies what it feels, and bers of the Spectrum club) are the UNICEF. Just as the darkness set in medley of “Cups” and other songs to the following year as well. “With the Special Olympics sometimes we forget about the poverty ways to get more people involved; we perspective that disregards college what by the trajectory that Loomis changing landscape. My advice would of the Spectrum club. what it means to be in the “clos- planning on having more trips on campus, PSO and StuCo members, add more festivity and lighten up the all school theme of ‘Sustainability,’ PSO Thanks to the leadership of Bobby around us. It’s always interesting to see can always use new ideas! We can al- prestige. put me on, in the sense that Loomis be not to lock yourself into any ONE Interview with Ms. Conger et”- not being able to fully ex- to other schools to get together along with a few volunteers, waited atmosphere for participants to enjoy decided to raise money for 350.org in Cecere ’16, the Special Olympics’ Con- how people come together to help out.” ways get better and help more people SC: How did your time at Loomis nominated me for a Morehead schol- subject matter, and to be sure you (Faculty Advisor for the Spec- press who I am. As much as it is and talk, or have movie nights, at their respective stations from the their potluck dinner. 2014,” said Aurelie Liu ’16, one of the necticut Northern Spring Time Tri- Thankfully, with the help of Student explore the joys of community ser- shape you? Do you recall anything arship at UNC-Chapel Hill and thus have a passion for journalism, because trum Club) complicated for straight people game nights, and etc. to engage haunted old health center and Dr. Cul- representatives for PSO. “We got better als have found their home at Loomis. Council’s Benefit Concert, PSO and vice.” Anyone willing to contribute to about writing for the Loomis Chaffee confronted me with a decision: Yale or you’re going to have to work very hard, Jamie Lee: Have we had this in to understand, I wanted the si- other people. bert opened her house as a station as Color Run in terms of organization as participants Held last year, this event set the stage the StuCo were able to contribute in a cause is encouraged to participate Log or writing in general while here Chapel Hill. That made me reflect on with no definite payoff. That means the past? What was the result? lence by our community mem- well. All were prepared to scare the stu- The color run started in 2013 when brought in donations, and we provided for a day of hard work and accom- financing a new furnace for the soup in the various events offered through that has helped your career as a jour- what college is and should be about. you really need to be animated and Betsy Conger: Yes, we have bers to illustrate the silencing dents who pass by. Hannah McCarthy seniors Ryan Springer-Miller ’13 and the appropriate food, drinks, and do- plishment for all the athletes and 350 kitchen to allow them to keep on run- the year and become a member of the nalist? That made me weigh prestige versus jazzed by the work. And if you are, done it for about 7 to 8 years, effect that bullying has on LGBT Potter ’16, president of the PSO, added Emelynn Abreu ’13 decided to do a nation boxes. Because the color run student volunteers. This year on May ning. PSO! FB: Loomis allowed me to indulge unfamiliarity, the known versus the you’ll probably be good at it, and you’ll and we’ve always had positive students and those perceived to my curiosity with interesting history unknown. Those themes are prevalent maximize the chances of forging a ful- results. The students who par- be LGBT. By taking a vow of si- and religion and English electives that in the book, partly for that reason. filling career. ticipate have learned a lot about lence, we wanted to encourage other schools might not have had. It JS: How does one go about becom- A Controversy Comes to Campus (continued from page 1) multiple, nuanced, and contra- do in January. The publication In a school-wide email follow- dictory perspectives.” The note was attacked for depicting Mu- ing Geller’s blog, Alec McCand- also said the school would hold a hammed, resulting in the deaths Iran Nuclear Deal less, Director of the Center for follow-up event to Paiss’s. of 11 Hebdo cartoonists and writ- Boom or Bust? Hope Shattering Earthquakes Global Studies, which sponsors The debate about free speech ers. The tragedy spurred a global by Lily Liu ‘17 transparency. the anxious Israel, the U.S. A Mess in the Midwest the lecture series, defended the and Middle Eastern politics debate over free speech. Features Editor Now, to accelerate the dis- Congress, irritated by lack school’s position on welcoming might have ended there if not for After the Texas shooting, armament of Iran’s nuclear of representation, demanded Indiana Under Fire Paiss. McCandless acknowledged Geller’s more recent celebrity. On Geller said, “Clearly what hap- On April 2nd, 2015, Presi- program, President Obama voice on the nuclear deal. by Ben Fu ‘16 individual rights. Interpreting the ports the RFRA, declares that the the “viewpoints of the organi- May 3 the AFDI hosted a “Draw pened is indicative of how very dent Obama offered Iran an has bet all his trust on his re- Terrified by Obama’s abrupt Staff Writer act as a green light for businesses to act was only put in place to defend zation that she represents, are Muhammed” event in Garland vital this conference was needed. unprecedented deal promis- cent preliminary agreement diplomatic move, both Re- discriminate against the LGBTQ the rights of people of less popular subjects of strong, heated debate Texas that ended in violence. The idea that there is a violent war ing to lift various economic with Iran: that Iran would publicans and Democrats Because of the diverse and wel- community, countless people have religions. Some see a bright side to within a number of communities What the group called a ‘Freedom - a violent assault on freedom of sanctions in Iran in ex- accept more intrusive inter- expressed the concern that come society we live in here on staged protests not only in Indi- this Act, as it makes lets people act deeply interested in the future of Speech’ assembly included a speech, clearly was brought home change for a 10-year freeze national inspections in ex- Iran would divert from the the Island, it is hard to imagine ana, but also all around the United freely based on their religion with- and the policies of Israel.” $10,000 contest to see who could last night.” of Iran’s current nuclear change for the alleviation of lenient terms of the deal and communities with prevalent dis- States. Connecticut’s very own out being discriminated against. Rather than cancel the talk, draw the best Muhammad, a As this issue goes to print, Rab- programs. Nonetheless, just all economic sanctions. Ac- produce nuclear bombs. Al- crimination against sexual orienta- Governor Dannel Malloy engaged In the midst of all this protest McCandless argued that “our in- prophet whose depiction is con- bi Craig Marantz, from Congre- as this explosive deal struck cording to the deal, Iran will though President Obama tion. Many of us are accustomed in protest to the new law, approv- and disapproval of the law, Mike vitation to Ms. Paiss is appropri- sidered sacrilegious to Muslims. gation Kol Haverim, and Jewish the world with a blast of ex- limit its enrichment capacity threatened to veto the Con- to liberal decisions and outlooks ing an executive order to cut off Pence has been forced to clarify the ate,” stating, “one of the goals of Two gunmen, who were both History Professor Dr. Avinoam citement, fear, and surprise, for 10 years and eliminate gress’s bill to intervene with regarding legislation on sexual ori- all state-funded travel to Indiana. Act. Firmly stating at a press con- a Loomis Chaffee education is killed on the scene, stormed the Patt of the University of Hartford many distrustful forces, such further stockpiling of en- this “once in a life time op- entation, but this new Indiana Law UConn men’s basketball coach, ference that he “[doesn’t] support to introduce students to the im- event, resulting in the injury of will be on campus Monday, May as the Israeli Prime Minis- riched uranium for 15 years. portunity,” he nevertheless, is certainly not. Much pressure has Kevin Ollie, joined Malloy in pro- discrimination against gays,” he portant issues of our day. By their one person. 19th, as an addition to the Bussel ter and the U.S. Congress, In addition, Iran agrees to though reluctantly, conced- been put onto Mike Pence, the test of this seemingly discrimina- affirmed that the law was passed very nature, these issues are com- The incident recalled the Speaker Series. fret on the security of such reduce its centrifuges—fa- ed the authority of the final governor of Indiana, to approve tory act, boycotting the Final Four so that people have the power to plicated, and parties concerned storming of the offices of French a bold political experiment. cilities that turn uranium Iran nuclear deal to the Con- the act. Objectively speaking, the that was held at Lucas Oil Stadium go to court when they feel their with them can and often do hold satirical magazine Charlie Heb- Will Obama’s dreadfully ide- into the metal core of atom- gress on April 14th, 2015. bill’s challenge of the Religious in Indianapolis. Many more no- right to religious freedom has been alistic nuclear deal work? Or ic bombs—by two-thirds, Unfortunately, the interven- Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) table protesters have voiced their infringed upon, not so that people will the overwhelming doubt and to transform its under- tion of Congress not only purports only to give individuals stance against the RFRA. Local could discriminate against the LG- doom his dream? ground enrichment sites into disabled Obama to waive PHOTO COURTESY OF BY RAJAN JOURNALIST VIA CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE or corporations the ability to as- business reviewer, Angie’s List, BTQ community. Pence is calling Student Council Our contention with Iran’s centers of nuclear technol- any economic sanctions on by Isabella Epstein ‘16 mic experts from around the erbate the issue. Seismologist sert their religion. Supporters of aborted its proposal to establish a for “legislation that is added to the nuclear program has started ogy research. Besides such Iran within the 30 days of Managing Editor world gathered in Kathmandu and head of the earth sciences the bill claim that their religious new headquarters in Indiana; rock Religious Freedom Restoration by AllenEnvironmental Park ‘18 Initiatives since the 1960s. Although elimination of uranium, Iran Congressional review, but to discuss tactics and prepara- department at the University of freedom has been tampered with band, Wilco, cancelled its May 7th Act in Indiana that makes it clear Staff Writer the U.S. helped Iran establish must remove all plutonium also devastated the previ- High in the Himalayas, at an tions for potential tribulations. Cambridge in England, James and they use that as a legal defense. performance in Indianapolis; co- that this law does not give busi- 23 nuclear power plants, the reactors and heavy water re- ously cooperative attitude of altitude of four thousand six hun- Number one on the agenda was Jackson, notes, “It was sort of a In other words, the RFRA simply medians Nick Offerman and Me- nesses the right to deny services to Nearing the end of yet another outbreak of Iranian Revolu- actors. To prevent Iran from the Iran, adding more gloom dred feet, thousands of people to find a solution to the danger nightmare waiting to happen.” sets different standards to cases gan Mullally, cancelled their May any on e .” school year, students are present- tion and the seizure of U.S. cheating, Obama demanded to the future of the agree- lie in absolute desperation and of earthquakes in order to miti- Due to the lack of security and in which religious objections are 16th show. Offerman proceeded The debate over the constitu- ed with a variety of leadership embassy in Tehran brought that Iran lead the IAEA to ment. On April 15th, 2015, devastation. Hungry for hope, gate the extremity of the destruc- structural support of buildings, to be judged. The new law seems to call Governor Pence out on tionality of the Religious Freedom opportunities for the coming U.S. aid to an end. Ever greater access of its nuclear two days after President food, and craving the strength to tion. Though an earthquake of the consequences are far more almost completely innocuous on Twitter, pledging to donate to the Restoration Act rages on, both year, one of many being Student since then, the U.S. has at- facilities, nuclear supply Obama’s defeat against the rebuild the debris, citizens of Ne- this enormity was predicted and horrendous. Another factor that the surface, but it has aroused furi- Human Rights Campaign to fur- sides pronouncing the other side’s Council. With the recent election tempted to starve Iran with chain, uranium mines and Congress, Iran’s president pal cling with immense might to highly expected long before real- complicates the situation is the ous debate and protest ever since ther protest the new laws. views as inaccurate, as misinter- of 2015-16 student council of- numerous harsh economic mills. Theoretically, this deal Hassan Rouhani assailed the any chance of survival. On April ization, as life has come to prove, concentration of civilians in per- its passing: quite frankly, it can be On the other side of the spec- pretations of the law. However, ficers and members – President sanctions while Iran relent- would delay Iran’s “breakout Congress vote on Obama’s 25, 2015, a catastrophe struck the time is never on our side, so the ilous areas. While the trigger is misused so easily. trum, some see nothing wrong further clarification may lead to Samantha Roy, Boys VP Eagle lessly sought help to develop time”—the amount of time nuclear deal and threatened country. A magnitude 7.8 earth- experts were incapable of imple- natural, “it’s buildings that kill Many people (liberal and other- with the act and fervently defend revision later this spring that will Wang, Girls VP Hannah McCar- its own nuclear technology. required to produce a nucle- that “if there is not going quake trembled the grounds, menting a plan before the fiasco people, not earthquakes,” he said. wise) are sympathetic to the LG- it. They see the act as being ben- prove the law more inclusive in thy Potter, and Secretary Trea- While most Western nations ar bomb—by a year. to be an end to sanctions in leaving Nepal in a state of com- occurred this year. The underdevelopment and lack BTQ community in Indiana and eficial to society. Richard Garnett, practice. surer Colin Phelan - meetings had raised their uranium Nonetheless, not every- this round of the talks, there plete chaos. With its epicenter in In the midst of an incredibly of resources within the country argue that the new law infringes on a Notre Dame professor who sup- have been held in regards to what concentration to no more one is optimistic about this is not going to be a deal.” As Lamjung, approximately 50 miles quake-prone zone, Nepal’s vul- contributed greatly to the severity student council has planned for than 5%, Iran had declared risky deal—especially not Iran’s strong opposition of from the capital city of Kath- nerability has always been very of the cataclysm. next year. Recently, talks during PHOTO COURTESY OF BY XANA PIERONE ‘16 to possess enriched urani- the anxious Prime Minister Congress intervention fur- mandu, the temblor had a ripple high. At the junction of the Indian Only a couple of weeks after the all-school meetings and semi- compost our post-consumer In regards um with a 20% concentra- of Israel, Benjamin Netan- ther aggravates the tenuous effect throughout the entire coun- and Eurasian tectonic plates, fre- ruinous temblor in April, another nars about the environment have waste as well,” said StuCo Presi- to the non-environmental as- tion in 2006, 70% away from yahu. Having long feared trust between the U.S. and try and affected areas in India quent tectonic activity makes the quake shook Nepal. On May 12th, provoked new ideas within the dent Sam Roy. This initiative pects StuCo has planned for the producing a nuclear bomb. Iran’s potential nuclear ca- Iran, the future of the pre- and China, as well as activated an region hazardous and unstable; as the country struggled to get council. agreed upon by the Council will 2015-16 school year, they are ef- Consequently, the appalled pacity, Netanyahu virulently liminary deal that President avalanche on Mount Everest. A devastating earthquakes are near- back on their feet after the initial For the 2015-16 school year, not only reduce the school’s over- ficiently working on numerous Western nations tightened repudiated Obama’s “incon- Obama had so painstakingly myriad of deaths, countless inju- ly inevitable. Time and time again shock, they were knocked down Student Council has decided all waste but also save the school tasks to give students the best their grips on Iran’s economy crete” agreement with Iran pursued seems quite omi- ries, and a general sense of pain, the beautiful, culturally rich, and once again. The cataclysms of this to shift gears and bring a more money. The processes explained experience at Loomis. A few of after Iran successively failed and stressed that, regarding nous. fear, and exasperation filled the vibrant, streets of Nepal turn to year have been an eerie reminder centered focus on not only the by Sam Roy include saving mon- which include allowing interna- to comply with the supervi- Iran’s past connections with President Obama has a county with heartbreak. While it remains, Temples turns to ruins, of Nepal’s previous battles with needs of their respective con- ey by taking the waste and mak- tional students to return to school sion of International Atom- terrorist groups, “We must lot of obstacles to deal with. has been noted as the worst natu- and nearly everything deterio- natural disaster. With the death stituencies but also the needs of ing it into our own compost to early, creating more frequent fac- ic Energy Agency (IAEA). not let Iran, the foremost Will he execute orders ac- ral disaster to strike Nepal since rates. Because the shallow depth tolls continuously rising, and the school, collectively. From last use as soil and fertilizer. ulty evaluations, looking into the However, in 2013, after Has- sponsor of global terrorism, cording to his own will, or 1934, the tragedy of April 25th of the quake was just six miles, destruction pervasive, the dam- year’s school theme being “Cli- In addition to working alongside feasibility of online pers, alter- san Rouhani—known for his have an easy path to nuclear yield to the opposing voices? was far from an unfamiliar fright. the amount of earth was not suf- age of this disaster is seemingly mate Change,” Student Council e-proctors/ag-proctors, Student ing lunch periods, relaxing dress moderate political views— weapons which will threat- Will Obama’s Iran nuclear Unfortunately, this cataclysmic ficient to absorb the energy, cre- everlasting. The April and May has found it only appropriate that Council has agreed to work in code on Saturdays with classes, was elected as the Presi- en the entire world.” When deal be a shameful “BOO” event was just one of many. Day ating a massive intensity, which earthquakes have been deadly, they address the environmental support of personal projects of and improving relations with the dent of Iran, Iran opened President Obama demanded in American history of for- and night, the people of this re- caused much greater damage. In tumultuous, and caustic, quickly issues present at Loomis. More students such as Sam Kent’s ‘16 town of Windsor. Student Coun- negotiations with the P5+1 Netanyahu for a better reso- eign affairs, or a progressive mote, impoverished, congested, essence, it is a never-ending cycle eroding the last thread of hope. specifically, the Council is look- “floating wetlands” project. By cil hopes to achieve all the goals and agreed to comply with lution, Netanyahu proposed “BOOM” in the history of and shoddily built mountainous of disaste Though buildings may have col- ing to combine efforts with the doing so, Student Council hopes they have planned for the com- the Joint Plan of Actions, a to shut down Iran’s illicit un- world peace? How would community live in constant fear For several reasons, the extent lapsed, and temples may have E-Proctors to better dispose of to enforce the Sustainability Plan ing year and hope that everyone plan that consists of numer- derground facilities rather this game of trust versus of more natural disasters. of this catastrophe goes beyond toppled, our hope and prayers for the waste on campus. “Currently and try to make a positive change stays tuned. Make sure to follow ous steps regarding Iran’s than to allow Iran to keep doubt and idealism versus Just about a week before the sole ecological means—the hu- Nepal have not. we compost pre-consumer waste, on the environment both within @LCStuCoASM on twitter and gradual disarmament and its current nuclear facili- reality turn out? We will PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIA SONG ‘15 ground-breaking calamity, seis- man conditions in Nepal exac- but next year we are hoping to and outside the campus. be updated on what StuCo has the increase of Iran’s nuclear ties. Furthermore, besides have to wait and see. FEATURES Loomis Chaffee Log Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 4 MAY 24, 2015 MAY 24, 2015 PAGE 5 DANCE REVIEW 2015 Reflect, Remember, Sustain

by Sara Corsetti ‘16 broad spectrum of entertain- manding and occupy much ----The Making of the Centennial Anthem, “Where Rivers Rise and Fall” Staff Writer ment. The unique assortment of dancers’ free time from the of different types of dance preceding Saturday through by Lily Liu ‘17 song, “Where Rivers Rise they unveiled to me a touch- each other homework, meet the river, for example, that wonderful experience of the One of Loomis’ most pop- resulted in increased appeal Tuesday, but repetition and Features Editor and Fall” at the spring cho- ing message behind this cen- in the east annex of the din- teachers are like the guiding centennial year and what the ular and well-attended events among guests, pleased par- practice have proven the root ral concert, another year of tennial piece. ing hall, and seek inspira- stones channeling students’ celebration meant to us, I in the school year is the ac- ticipants, and a highly suc- of a successful show. If my friends ask me for music at Loomis had come “Dr. Ratté, who had been tion. “We were looking for growth and direction,” ex- asked Mr. Lawrence how he claimed Dance Revue. Oc- cessful 2015 revue. In addition, many hands one special thing about Loo- to an end. Chewing on the a wonderful headmaster little details that everyone claimed Mr. Lawrence. Hav- considered Loomis special curring in the NEO just three At face value, the show is make light work on the set of mis, I would tell them, words of the narration, I of this school for 20 years, can understand—Mr. Tay- ing never discovered that as a result of his experience nights a year, the community nothing short of a well-oiled the revue. From changing set “the spring flood.” I would started to recall pieces of my wanted to create a simple lor’s golden nose, the vic- revelation, I suddenly re- and through writing such a is treated to a two-hour snap- machine greased with the tal- lightings to switching music joyfully describe to them memories on the Island— and melodious Loomis an- tory bell, the sound of clat- called the crescendo of the piece. He shared, “I thought shot of our finest dancers ent of the dancers. However, between routines, Dance Re- the shimmering light of the memories of stroking Mr. them that commemorates tering cleats on the brick burgeoning “ooh”s, the sono- a lot about the founders and showcasing their most recent most audiences fail to appre- vue techies are a substantial golden dusk, the rusty smell Taylor’s golden nose, of gig- the 100 years of the school,” pathways— little moments rous narration, the and the their remarkable story, and pieces. This year’s event was ciate and even overlook the part of the show. The tech, of ocean in the air, the lovely gling at the creepy angel sit- said Mr. Rugen. After being that evoke the sense of this ebbing hum of “sustain” at how integral that is in the held May 13-15th and each immense time and effort that light, and sound crews are image of yelping birds glid- ting in front of Longman, of invited to compose the lyr- place and tell the story of all the end of the piece, fading inclusive and kind commu- show was sold out within goes into the final product. in charge of verifying the ing on the water with tips nervously following the con- ics for the song, Mr. Rugen of us,” said Mr. Rugen. How- away just like the receding nity spirit we still feel today. the first two days of ticket In preparation for the spring smooth functioning of me- of their wings…all wonders ducting of Ms. Chrz on the and Mr. Lawrence embarked ever, they also confessed to tide. Echoing Mr. Lawrence’s Rather than becoming stuck availability. As a predictably revue, dancers undergo an chanical elements all three about the transient river Hubbard risers. Intrigued by on this challenging task of me the difficulty of finding explanation, Mr. Rugen fur- in their tragedy or despair, popular annual event, eager extensive, time-consuming nights of the revue, playing that made me lose myself on this connection of experi- creating a piece that will a theme that would fit in a ther elaborated on the river’s they passed their love and faculty and students quickly preparatory process. As early a crucial behind-the-scenes a couple mid-April nights. ence, I briefly chatted with resonate with a wide range time scale of 100 years. “It embodiment of our school’s nurture on to other people’s scoop up most tickets, mak- as the fall, performers begin role. Time here flows by like the Mr. James Rugen ’70 and of alumni and students. Ac- was very hard. Tim and I spirit, “They [the rivers] children. That ethos defines ing up the majority of attend- to spend a great deal of time The purpose of the an- rushing river; as I opened Mr. Tim Lawrence, the two cording to Mr. Rugen, the would read the imagery that evolve and create new lives; our community, and it de- ees. with choreography and rou- nual Dance Revue is to of- my folder to the centennial lyrics writers of the song, as two of them would assign we wrote, look at each oth- new water would flow in, fines our history.” Several multifarious types tine dynamics that will be ex- fer an opportunity for stu- er and say, ‘this doesn’t feel but always through the same As I departed from Mr. of dance were seen in this ecuted in the show. Through- dents to express themselves right.’” chuckled Mr. Rugen, river, the same place.” Rugen’s office with new year’s Dance Revue that sep- out the year, the dancers and showcase their abilities who then broke into laugh- When I asked Mr. Ru- questions in mind, I ad- arated it from previous years. gradually perfect these danc- through the art of dance. ter, “We threw a lot of pa- gen and Mr. Lawrence why mired the receding pond in Habiba Hopson (2016), es before group/individual After months of determined pers away.” they ended the music on the meadows. New water Dance Company 2 member formal auditions. All danc- practice and, at times, ar- As the two of them spent a soft note, “sustain”, Mr. comes, new water goes, year and consistent performer in ers unaffiliated with Dance duous training, each of the countless afternoons watch- Rugen emphasized that he after year, generations after the show, affirms “We saw Company that wish to take dancers’ hard work ultimate- ing the cheerful pelicans would like to ask the audi- generations, just like the anything from ballet with part in the revue must audi- ly pays off for a last hurrah rushing in and out of the ence to reflect on the found- students. Perhaps the cen- Rock-and-Roll music to Irish tion for a spot with their in- in front of the community dining hall, converging on ing principles of the Loo- tennial song itself would be step dance with eclectic”. tended piece for the show ap- for the 2014/15 school year. the steps of the library and mis. “The piece is a call of put away for a while; how- There were Pointe, Jazz, Tap, proximately two weeks prior This year’s Dance Revue was rebounding from one an- remembrance, a call of obli- ever, its compelling mes- Irish Step Dance, Modern, to the show. Dancers must debatably the most success- other, the idea of the surging gation. We are all members sage has called upon all of Contemporary, Hip-Hop, then attend several rehearsal ful in years and the tradition river clicked for them. “I was of this community, and we us, the Pelicans, to reflect on and Ballet pieces exhibited periods during and leading has and will continue to be struck by how much the flow all have the responsibility to our experience on the Island among the performances, up to the week of the show. a prominent element of the and convergence of students stay true to the fundamen- home, to remember the les- PHOTO CREDIT: ANNA MEYER ‘17 engaging the audience with a The final rehearsals are de- Loomis community. and teachers on their paths tal principles of the school, sons that we’ve learned from resembles the confluence to continue the dream of our teachers, and to sustain of the rivers. We started to our founders. ” As Mr. Law- the Loomis family’s dream, a explore the symbolism of rence and I reflected on the bittersweet, loving story. Taking A Stand: Sexual Assault PHOTO CREDIT: MIGUEL ESTABAN’15 by Isabella Epstein ‘16 reaching 293,000, with vic- than not, face it alone. What society doesn’t seem the direction of junior Sara munity, discussing sexual Managing Editor tims aging twelve years of In today’s world, sexual as- to understand is that con- Boe, the Norton Center for assault publicly and preemp- age or older. Of course, this sault has become prevalent in sent is not a grey area. It is The Common Good began tively makes a great deal of “Sexual assault is any in- report excludes the fact that far too many places. College either yes, or no—simple as an initiative that focuses on sense.” voluntary sexual act in which 68% of assaults are never re- campuses, for example, have that. In regards to the mutual discussing the topic of sexual Sexual assault is an issue a person is coerced or physi- ported to the police, and the received ample attention in agreement that should con- assault in a mature and ef- that has been deprived of the How to Survive Spring Exams cally forced to engage against terrifyingly shocking truth the past few years, and for all stitute the enablement of any fective manner. She so elo- attention it merits. Though it by Maddie Brown ‘15 it is vital that you take care credible impacts on the final often makes your work time plan ahead and manage your best idea after finishing one their will, or any non-con- that 98% of perpetrators will the wrong reasons. In 2014, sexual activity, Dean Liscin- quently expressed her desire is by no means a problem of Staff Writer of your body, which includes product. One hour a day on more efficient. Just make time well, there is no excuse exam is to start cramming sensual sexual touching of never spend a day of their life President Barack Obama sky emphasized something to “engage our high-school slight concern, it rarely gar- eating well. Berries, for ex- each subject, or perhaps one sure when you are working for staying up into the late for the next, this philoso- a person. Sexual assault is a in jail. signed the Presidential that many people generally community in being proac- ners proper care. The ways With Spring term hur- ample, are a great snack as chapter a day, may work best to shut Netflix off and place hours of the night. Eventu- phy is faulty. After a certain form of sexual violence, and If after reading that data, Memorandum establishing underestimate and too often tive, aware of, and interested in which sexual assault is tling forward, there is they contain lots of vitamin for you and will be extreme- your phone out of reach, ally your lack of sleep will amount of studying, your it includes rape, groping, you didn’t feel a cold shiver the White House Task Force disregard. “Sexual assault is in positively influencing this treated has caused a great only one obstacle facing C, which is said to improve ly effective. This way, you thus minimizing the temp- catch up to you and your mind starts to wander and it forced kissing, child sexual run down your spine, rest as- to Protect Students from the result of many factors, issue.” The hope is that by and long overdue riot in the us before our final release agility in the brain. Simi- will ease some of the stress tations. struggle to stay awake will is hard to stay focused. Ex- abuse, or the torture of the sured that very shortly you Sexual Assault. In this file, one of which is the lack of indulging in these conver- college world, which has to summer: EXAMS. For larly, any food with protein and feel more prepared as end up detracting from your ercising and moving serve person in a sexual manner.” will. Imagine yourself in the the President exposed a sta- respect for others,” she said. I sations, students will feel spurred discussion all over. freshmen, exams are a such as eggs, nuts or cheese time for exams comes closer. 4. Sleep- Nothing is more ability to take the exam, as great outlets for the anxi- -United States Department dark. Alone. Scared. Fear- tistic which read, “one in five am a strong believer that re- comfortable and safer in the For the first time, students mysterious and intimidat- will help with mental alert- In addition, it feels pretty sat discouraging than getting making it that much more ety and stress you build up of Justice ing for your life. As a victim women is sexually assaulted spect lies at the center of this Loomis environment. Fur- are speaking up and taking a ing concept. The class of ness and keep you feeling isfying to check off certain a math test back and real- difficult. As Erin Jones will during finals. Hitting the Essentially, sexual assault of sexual assault, that is how in college.” Not only is this tragic matter, and without thermore, by opening up the stand against sexual harass- 2018 will be stepping into full longer. Make sure you concepts everyday and see izing that all the points you tell you, nothing is more im- books after a workout will entails trespassing upon you feel every single day. fact frightening, but it also firmly establishing bound- discussion and eliminating ment, violence, and assault. the gym and taking a seat eat a balanced meal before yourself moving towards a lost were results of silly mis- portant than the night before allow you to focus more on the personal boundaries When the light shines bright, addresses the severity of this aries, the problem of sexual the stigma that surrounds If we all make a conscious ef- amongst a large crowd of an exam. Skipping lunch to finish line. takes. Especially when those the night before. So, please, your work and help you a of someone’s physical and you feel casted by a shadow, problem and emphasizes the assault will never be solved. this subject which is fre- fort to educate, understand, anxious students for the study will have detrimental mistakes could have been allow yourself at least eight more efficient studier. Plus, mental being. According to ashamed of your reality and necessity for change. How- Until people learn to respect quently classified as taboo, and respect each other, there first time. For two hours, effects on your performance 3. Reward Yourself- Af- prevented with an extra hours of sleep per night. your hot bod will thank you Rape, Abuse and Incest Na- isolated because of your ex- ever, it is important to realize one another, the issue will we can hopefully prevent may possibly be a day when we have the opportunity the same way scarfing down ter seemingly endless hours hour or two of sleep. During for it. tional Network (RAINN), perience. In essence, it be- that sexual assault can occur be exacerbated and develop these incidents from ever oc- few people are stuck alone to display our knowledge four snug cookies on the with your nose in the books, finals, sleep is vital. Though 5. Move- I understand that every 107 seconds, another comes the bane of your exis- anywhere at any time. And it even more drastically. curring on our campus. As in the dark, and a day when concerning what we have way to the exam would. it may seem like the end it is easy to believe that the finals means sitting at a With exam week just around American is sexually assault- tence. With no one to turn to, is for this reason that Loomis At Loomis, we recognize Mr. LaForest conveyed, “If we can all live together in the learned in a certain sub- will never come. Rest as- longer you study the more desk, hunched over books, the corner, the workload ed. This horrifying statistic victims of sexual assault face has taken on the challenge of that the safety of our stu- we are setting out to identify light, safe and unafraid, in a ject throughout the past 2. Plan Ahead- Writing sured, it will, but until then you will know, I am tell- preparing and devoting time and nerves are building up. solidifies with the number one of the most challenging raising awareness and edu- dent’s mental and physi- ways to operate as a more world of respect. six months. The task is out what you have to do give yourself small rewards ing you that once the clock to studying. Ten hours of Just remember, you will of sexual assaults each year obstacles, and more often cating its students. cal being comes first. With inclusive and equitable com- daunting and the three helps you mentally prepare. along the way. A little bit of strikes twelve, that is not the sitting at a desk, however, survive your exams, every- days from June 1st to 3rd Whether it be a study for a sugar never hurt anybody. case. In one hour, you will will leave both your mind body does. You have already are pressure packed. test or finishing a paper, ac- So, perhaps treat yourself to complete what you could do and body in frazzled states. I learned this material, noth- tually having a plan to fol- one Hershey Kiss for every in ten minutes with a clear recommend that you get up ing is new, and now is just A History of Freedom or Lack 1. Eat Well- As before a low makes your goals seem page you write of your his- head, and your sense of ef- and move around for at least an opportunity to display Cutest Womb-Mates big game or race, eating un- that much more attainable. tory paper. Or, tell yourself ficiency will disappear. One one hour every day. Maybe your mastery of each sub- healthy, junk food is not ad- Starting the weekend before that if you finish three sub- more hour of sleep, howev- you could go on a run, or a ject. Like the old saying Mike Kim & Sebastian Dovi Thereof vised before exams. Doing finals, when teachers can jects of work, you can watch er, would help you to focus walk with friends. Perhaps, goes, “don’t be scared, be by Sam Cox ‘16 tual Uterus, The Womb is night” going on to clarify, by Tatiana Lovera ‘16 seen time and time again in criminals in the communi- so will drain you of energy no longer assign new work, one episode of Gossip Girl. more on that passage in the you can play some squash or prepared.” Good luck and Editor-in-Chief in fact Warham 21. “I feel completely comfort- Staff Writer American history. ty. He noted the large focus and leave you feeling bloat- map out a game plan. This Indulging in these small English final or stay on topic basketball between tests. Al- I will see you on the other Mike Kim ‘15 and Sebas- able with it.” But that com- Racism is a topic con- on violence in communi- ed. In order to perform well, simple effort can have in- breaks is not a problem and in that APUSH DBQ. If you though it may seem like the side! A womb is a captivating tian Dovi ‘15, miraculously fort level exceeds sleeping stantly discussed all over ties of people of color, and PHOTO CREDIT: MARY ANNE PORTO ‘16 place. The hollow, pear- both RA’s, share this balco- arrangements. Mike and On Thursday, April 16, the world and Mr. Cobb’s stated that if you were to re- the Island was treated by a presence has introduced a move people of color from shaped incubator that we ny room. Despite their eth- Sebastian pick out each visit from a special guest. all came from serves as a nic and cultural differences, others outfits for the next new perspective and un- the picture, America would Jelani Cobb, native Queens- still be just as violent. school day each derstanding to The Island. Goats on Campus man, author of multiple An interesting example The convocation ended night - which serves books, journalist and con- that Mr. Cobb brought up with questions from stu- (continued from Page 1) year on the island. “Goats food,” Ally continues. Mr. to explain Dovi’s in- tributor to The New Yorker, to support this claim was dents and faculty which ad- Unlike most students, are fun; I am so glad I took a Gwyn, however, notes how creasingly K-Pop- Associate Professor of His- a survey done in the past, dressed microaggressions, Frank Tucci, a goat enthusi- fifth year here so that I could easy these animals are to care esque fashion sense. tory, Director of the Insti- most recently in 2015, freedom, and the EKG ast himself, is quite aware of meet these kids. My favorite for. With apples and trees as Thomas Elcock, tute for African American which showed that every- line of American progres- these goats. “Can you stop is Valentine.” their diet, how expensive can fellow RA and floor- Studies at the University one says they would like to sion that still requires ma- referring to them as “the Some students, however, the goats really be? It seems mate to the wom- of Connecticut (and in es- live in a mixed or diverse jor work. His last remark goats”? That sounds very are not so eager to visit these be that they give more to the bies, reflected, “Ev- sence, all that we aspire to community. Those of color for the day in response to derogatory” Frank yells, as I animals on campus. Alessan- island than take. eryone in the room be one day), joined us for had a preference towards a question posed by Derek start off our conversation on dra Piccone, a raging Repub- Despite some lingering is very generous, a discussion on America’s living in a community that Martinez ‘16, addressed this clearly sensitive topic. lican, noted, “I hate the fact negativity, these goats are and always open to history and it’s relationship is 50% Latino or Black and the idea of America truly As a long distance runner, that my school is turning helping Loomis to grow en- with racism. 50% other, whereas white being the home of the free Frank and his fellow team- into a farm.” Matt Bullock, vironmentally and as a com- trying new things.” Throughout the convo- I, personally, will people would like a “di- and the land of the brave. mates often run past the a raging democrat, supports munity. I even paid a visit to cation Mr. Cobb shared verse” community with Derek probed, “How do these goats during my free never forget the - goats during track practice. this belief by expressing his historical facts and signifi about 90% white and 10% you declare yourself a de- period this past week, where nights of ‘Chel, Call cant events that explored “After a run, the distance hate for farm animals and other. It is statistics like this mocracy, when at the time crew likes to go say hi to farming and articulating his I threw a couple of apples in- of Duty and faceti- America’s history, progress, that show how people move of the Civil War there are ming that this space and the racism that has run them. I pet them on occa- aspiration to “live in a pent- side their pen to watch them into communities, pushing 4 million people who are - scurry around after them. Al- held welcome over beside it. In a smaller dis- enslaved, who cannot vote, sion,” he describes. Located house in New York City.” Be out the original population though I was initially thrown the course of the cussion the night before and recreating segregation who cannot participate in at the intersection of faculty tween the new garden in the year. The legacy of our all school convocation, in society. [society]?” Mr. Cobb coun- row and the cross-country hayfield, the chickens and off by their strong scent, I PHOTO CREDIT: TINA CHOI ‘16 this room will un- Mr. Cobb discussed his re- He also spoke about the tered, “Certainly, if Brit- course, the goats find plea- now the goats, our school grew to find their lopsided cauldron of life. The Womb, t h i s doubtedly live on, lationship with history and importance of race and ish colonialism was wrong, sure in these encounters. Mr. definitely showcases its ag- shuffles and silly smiles en- however, instead of being gap in background dissi- even when these two fine how it connected to his own violence in America, com- chattel slavery is a further Gwyn even encourages these ricultural aspects. If these dearing. So my recommen- lined with an endometri- pates when it comes to their gentlemen are far away roots. paring the prevalence of abomination[...]The more interactions under the con- additions help the school to dation is the next time you - um, is actually lined with friendship. from Warham. Adieu, boys. Although he didn’t go black on black crime to po- fundamental point is how ditions that you “just bring be more environmentally have a couple of free min into much depth during the utes, grab a few apples, head Mike Kim’s day-old Sesame Mike told me that “Bass lice brutality. However, the committed are we to be- a few snacks such as apples conscious, is there really convocation on his fam- down to faculty row and pay Chicken (homemade?), (as he lovably called Se- problem is that the stan- coming free? Thank you.” or plants.” Five-year senior, an issue? “It is using money ily history, Dr. Cobb delved Peter Delalio, has found a a visit to Valentine, Eunice and in place of being an ac- bastian) sleeps naked every dard for police should not that we could use to build into the conflicts that are equate the standards for new delight within his extra buildings, or even get better and Ollie. MELANGE Loomis Chaffee Log Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 6 MAY 24, 2015 FEBRUARYMAY 24,1, 2012 2015 PAGE 7 Prom? by Kelsey Duffy ‘15 Anyhing Spelt Incorrectly Sports Editor This one’s a given. You just don’t want your crush wondering what you mean by “ROMP?” Anything Late We seniors ask for very few things. We want ideal weather for tanning on the quad, The dress is ready, the boutonniere and corsage are ordered, but for whom? Prompos- an acceptance to our dream school, for our time at Loomis to end with one term of do- ing is one thing you shouldn’t be fashionably late for, and don’t leave your date won- ing absolutely nothing, for graduation to just happen already, yet also, we want time to dering if they will be going stag. Just ask! (But preferably not in any of the ways listed slow down. above) That may be more than a few things, but our four years of hard work all culminate in a few weeks of nonstop activity and excitement. There is one last request that several se- niors wish for before Commencement: a promposal. For the nervous souls planning on asking their secret crush, best friend, or significant other in the weeks before the senior prom, here are some important guidelines: First, consider the ground rules before you plan to pop the question. It’s crucial that your promposal will make an appearance on more than one social network. Any site is fair game: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn. No post will get more likes and comments, mostly along the lines of “awww” and “*heart-face emoji*”, than a promposal. Here’s the simple rule of thumb: Instagram it or it didn’t happen. Now that you have employed a friend to properly document the big event, you are ready to decide how you will actually ask the lucky girl or guy. Now that you’re clued in on the big “do” of promposing, here are a few ideas to demonstrate the “don’ts”.

A Text GRAPHIC BY KELSEY DUFFY ‘15 AND EDITED BY JULIA SONG ‘15 Nothing reminds us more of our awkward middle school years, the ones we thought we had escaped by coming to Loomis, than awkward texts. You may think you are above buying the flowers, making the sign, and participating in the public event that is prom- posing, but an awkward text is hardly a suitable alternative to a public affair. Please, don’t take us back to middle school. Please. Not (Optimus) Prime Car Décor Usually a popular choice among day students, we just advise that you ensure the car is still driveable after you secure your date. by Connor Rush ‘17 Another issue I have with the film is its Anything Involving Food Contributor length; Transformers 4 is a staggering 162 min- Don’t get us wrong: we love food. Food is good. But adding an edible element to the utes. Michael Bay has defended its length call- equation expands the margin of error for the big event (before the big event). Cupcakes, ing the movie an “epic.” Gladiator is an epic. chocolates, and pizza are generally safe and delicious (make sure there are some to share With the summer blockbuster season now Interstellar is an epic. Goodfellas is an epic. The with friends though), but anything in the vegetable to gelatinous dessert territory can be upon us, let’s look back to one of last year’s big- only thing epic about this movie was my strug- tricky. To play it safe, steer clear of dining hall delicacies for promposing. A successful gest releases: Transformers 4. With a brand new gle to not fall asleep. Although there is plenty promposal may be the cherry on top of senior year, but asking a potential date using cast, Transformers: Age of Extinction aimed of action to fill the runtime, an excess of clunky mystery cherry cake sounds a bit dangerous. to breathe new air into the franchise. Unfor- dialogue and dull plot points detracted from tunately, this was an impossible goal as this my interest. Now, the absolute worst things movie is a slave to the series’ longtime director about this movie: it made a boatload of mon- PHOTO BY ANH NGUYEN ‘18 AND GRAPHIC BY JEEWON SHIN ‘17 Michael Bay. Bay is infamous for his formulaic ey. Despite this filmed being critically panned style, in both story and directing, and this hold by both critics and audiences alike (it’s rotten true for his latest feature. at 18% on Rotten Tomatoes), the film grossed For the record, I enjoyed the first Transform- over a billion dollars worldwide. If audiences You Deserve a List ers movie. The first movie was fun, original, are tired of the same terrible movie over and the gym a couple weeks ago now knows I that???) So yes, thank you very much. Swirly and had some amazing special effects. Unfortu- over again then why did they go support this By Winda Wanikpun ‘16 googled “Can you die from a papercut?” It’s hat taxation. nately, I hated all entries in the franchise since, movie at the box office? Studios don’t look at Melange Editor all good that my next door neighbor is aware because they essentially copy the first movie. reviews for their movies, they look at numbers, that I did not know that Montreal is not in 4. YOU DESERVE A LIST All the movies feature a cliche and boring gov- so even though this is easily one of the worst 4 Things That Happened This Yr South Africa, but somewhere in Canada. It’s Yeah, THAT’S RIGHT. Shameless self- ernment conspiracy plot and an object that the movies I have ever seen it will be viewed as a Just an FYI, my stress levels are as high as all good. At least I can still watch Buzzfeed promotion. I’m going to take this time to Transformers fight over. The government con- success. that plane flying right over your head right videos on my phone. Yeah, “Weird Thoughts talk about a couple of things (Also this is my spiracy plot is simply overused in Bay’s films Next year, we’ll probably see the release of now. Oh look, it’s gone. So this year’s coming You Have Around Your Crush”, the wi-fi in way of summarizing all the other things that and creates much predictability throughout another Transformers movie, likely another to an end (Non-seniors, hang tight. You’ve my dorm might be kind of crappy, but at happened this year into one paragraph). Be- the entire film. While other blockbuster fran- clone of the formulaic Michael Bay action got this), and I feel that since today is com- least there aren’t Cheez-Its in the cracks of cause this is my column and I can do whatev- chises have tried to reinvent themselves with movie. The only redeeming qualities of this mencement (is it though?), we should recap my screen keeping me from watching you in er I want. First of all, you can’t spell ‘PROM’ new themes in new entries (i.e. James Bond movie are Mark Wahlberg and the special ef- some of the things that happened this year. the library. This seems like it happened at without ‘WROMP’, which is the sound I with Casino Royale and Skyfall, as well as Mar- fects. The fight scenes are well crafted, but are Right now, as I’m sitting in painting, typ- least a millennia ago because in this weird make when I fathom the metaphysics of vel with Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain ultimately just remakes of the ones in previous ing this up while Chet is building my canvas place, time seems to go by so fast that it only fake eyelashes. Prom was...uh...three(four? America: Winter Soldier), Transformers is sim- films. for me (sorry Chet) my brain is going “Blee seemed like yesterday when the tux man--- six?) days ago and I hope that there were ply telling the same story over and over again In conclusion, it honestly disgusts me that erghasdfklajlsdfk’kjasdlkfj@&$$$!!!” Prob- was in the Parton Room. Oh wait. no wardrobe malfunctions mid “Macarena” with little variation. Bay even copies his own these movies are still making tons of money, let ably because we have 1+ days of school left and no one’s wig fell onto their date’s shoul- shots and set pieces from previous movies, just alone even being made. When the next Trans- (I’m really bad at approximations). Probably 2. THIS der. If that did happen to someone, please adding more explosions and special effects for formers movies comes out (trust me there will because I’ve been reading too many Onion (We couldn’t find a picture of the Asian email me at [email protected] (yes this the next movie. Also, the mythology and lore be another one due to its performance at the articles and taking them way too seriously. Station, so pretend that it’s here. I promise, is a real email address, just ask my history of the Transformers universe doesn’t add any- box office) I implore you to not support the Probably because Kim Jong-un unordered if you squint hard enough, it is.) class) and I will gladly compensate your loss thing substantial to the plot; the lore was clear- film. Go see something actually worth seeing the execution of – Wait. this is the wrong with more horrifyingly cringeworthy humor ly crafted with little effort and only created for while also telling Hollywood producers that section for anything informative. Okay here 3. EARLY GRADUATION (pt.II) and maybe baked goods. Heavy emphasis on the sake of selling tickets. you’re tired of the same Transformers movie. we go you’re really great and thanks for This is as disappointing as the Spider- the maybe. As Miranda Priestly said in The This move is plagued by Michael Bay’s I’m not saying you have to go see a small, inde- reading this really long sentence because I Man 3 movie. This year’s seniors get early Devil Wears Prada, “That’s all.” cringe-worthy sense of humor: racial stereo- pendent, artsy film, but at least see something learned nothing from Correct Grammar and graduation, and what do the rest of us get? A types and sexist jokes. Although many have different. Plenty of original action movies are ah tagline you deserve this list! lifetime guarantee of disappointment and a Should we say our goodbyes now? Yes complained about these insensitive jokes in made every year and even some of the big lifetime supply of plastic sporks provided by I think so. So my very long brain fart that the past, the filmmakers just don’t seem to franchises are finding ways to bring new ideas 1. THE NEW IPHONE the Loomis dining hall (I hope this spread has lasted nine months is now finally over. care. I’m a big fan of Mark Wahlberg, but even to the table, but unfortunately Transformers is Remember when I talked about death of of falsely created information get the dining I apologize, but I hope your self-esteem has he couldn’t save this train wreck. Wahlberg’s not one of them. the iPod Nano a while back? Well yeah, a hall to start providing sporks now. #more- improved and you solved your consistent performance is fine, but is ultimately held back week after that, the iPhone 6 was released sporks2015). Maybe the higher ups misheard hangnail problem. Motivational quote of by the movie’s abysmally awful dialogue. His – and guess what, I have this thing called the Head of School when she made an an- the day questioning the existentialism of the performance is the only remotely entertaining an iPhone 4 because I’m a nonconformist. nouncement about a “Pearly Fat Mutation”. discovery of a pebble in the dining hall des- one, as many of the other characters are down- Parents, if you see this, my phone is okay, Like, whoops, Freudian slip! And bam, early sert: right annoying. it only starts making beeping noises and graduation for two years because human be- “Ah! Basquiat!” GRAPHIC BY MARY ANNE PORTO ‘16 automatically narrating my search history ings are inherently terrible listeners and yet - Drake from safari, It’s all good though. It’s all good great at conflict resolution (especially at un- that the random guy who ran next to me in tangling cords...how is everyone so good at (still in Painting) GRAPHIC BY JULIA SONG ‘15 Rejected One Act Better Names for Mason Dorm Ideas The Best of the Best and (possible spinoff no.2 - Argos Rules) Winda Wanikpun ‘16 Melange Editors Ammidon Is Always Annexed: A Tragedy (oh wait…) Madaughter Dormitory by Xana Pierone (get it?) Dining Hall: The Musical My Fish Walked: The story of a girl who ‘16 and Winda Our Lovely Linoleum believed Wanikpun ‘16 Floors Dormitory We Can Dance if We Want Dining Hall Clean: Up The Musical Melange Editors to Dormitory Starring: Green Plastic Trays Chicken Talk Trash: How the compost Division 1 Dormitory sends these birds cawing and clawing Since we’ve learned Chill (not as chill as Am- The Life Story of Bob DeConinck - about the troubling past Michelle Obama is Awe- midon) Dormitory Through Song and Dance Aggressive Laughter: The tale of a tragic of John Mason (#LCworl- some Dormitory C+ on my Latin final dhistory) we’ve figured WHERE DO I BUY Where’s the Turkey? a new name was in order The Music Encompassing THOSE CUTE DRESSES?!!? A study of the curious case of poultry The Tale of Eric Foner: A Short (hah jk) for our lovely dorm on the Entire Quad is Coming Dormitory disappearing from the sandwich bar Story campus. Here are the top From Here Dormitory picks: We’re Super Close to the Forgotten: The Unabridged Story of the MY PLANTS WON’T GROW: Winda B) Dormitory Dining Hall Dormitory Loomis Girls’ Golf Team Wanikpun’s life story That Smell is Coming from Batch Dormitory CAN YOU HEAR OUR Kappa Delta An Extended Monologue from Mr. Rod- Put That Thing Back Where it Came MUSIC? Dormitory (we’re essentially a soror- arte’s Man-Bun From or So Help Me - Bagels and Locks at Where’s Our Laundry ity) Dormitory [sneak preview: What is a hairband? LC Brunch Room? Dormitory We’re Still Better than Containment, but without it - I am noth- Palmer Dormitory “Oh You’re That Dorm” ing.] Forgotten Part 2: The LC LOG We Eat Only Salad Dormi- Dormitory tory Mason Jar Dormitory The Real Story: Keeping up with the Perfection: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese (We’re sorry) Hutchinsons We Have Bucc! Dormitory (possible spinoff - Porter takes Miami,) GRAPHIC BY JULIA SONG ‘15 GRAPHIC BY ANH NGUYEN ‘18 OPINION Loomis Chaffee Log Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 8 MAY 24, 2015 MAY 24, 2015 PAGE 9

sam cox ‘16 and xana pierone ‘16 Editors in Chief AKASH CHADALAVADA ‘18 MICHELLE CHOI‘16 isabella epstein ‘16 and natasia nabila ‘16 Managing Editors Loomis Chaffee Log mary anne porto ‘16 Director of Design Marco Rodarte Faculty Adviser gloria yi’17 and jamie lee ‘17 News Section lily liu ‘17 and grace dubay ‘17 Features Section Founded 1915 rachel shin ‘17 and james doar ‘17 Opinion Section Tom Brady built a stellarTerrible career triots, largely from New Tom? England, is at the same level as those that [I am terribly biasedUK towards million Elections pounds, building more I think is wrong and against grayson clemmer ‘17 and sam goldfarb ‘18 Sports Section and reputation in the NFL, to the slamming the report as biased, the league hands to players caught the conservative party] schools, increase funding for the principles of democracy. winda wanikpun ‘16 Melange Section ABOUT extent that he was increasingly incomplete, and inconclusive. On using performance enhancement I am glad that the Conser- the NHS (the National health Two other major things that being viewed as the best quarter- the other hand, most outside of drugs. So, in the eyes of the NFL, vative Party won a majority in insurance). came as a surprise to me was The Loomis Chaffee Log is Loomis Chaffee’s official student newspaper. We can be found online at olivia diong’16, olivia mcCaughey’16, tina choi’16, benben singhasaneh’18, back in the history of the league. New England, concluded that the is a minor rule infraction of the the House of Parliament, be- While the fact that the con- the number of party heads who www.thelogblog.blogspot.com and we can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Letters to the anh nguyen’18, jeewon shin’17, and anna meyer’17 Graphics and Photo Editors Drafted in the sixth round of the report was further evidence of a same magnitude as domestic abuse cause there will be no coalition servative party won 331 seats resigned after the election re- editor and op-ed piece submissions are welcomed via email. The Log reserves the right to edit all letters pat cody’16 and alex gordienko’17 Web Editors 2000 NFL Draft by the New Eng- continued pattern by the Patriots or performance enhancing drugs? government between two par- in the house of parliament sults and the low number of and pieces for brevity and content. The views expressed in the Log do not necessarily reflect those of The land Patriots, “Tom Terrific” has of skirting the rules, and that a stiff In my opinion, I don’t believe the ties, like the one formed after only slightly surprised me, the Lib Dem MP’s elected. Ed Mil- Loomis Chaffee School. Unsigned editorials represent the collective views of the Editorial Board. katya yepifanova’16 and gaurang goel’17 Business Managers been nothing short of astounding. punishment was in order. The NFL punishment befits the ‘crime.’ the 2010 general elections due fact that the SNP (Scottish Na- liband (Labour), Nick Klegg ADVERTISING With four titles, two league MVPs, quickly took action, and on May Tom Brady is appealing his to a hung parliament and the tional Party) gained control of (Liberal Democrats), and Nigel Staff Writers Emilie Szemraj ‘16, Allen Park ‘18, Khanh Tran ‘17, Zay- and 10 Pro Bowl selections in his 11, suspended Tom Brady for 4 suspension, and it will be several resignation of Labour leader the majority of Scotland sur- Farage (UKIP) all resigned in Advertising rates can be found at www.lclog.org/advertising. To advertise in the Log, please contact the neb Kenney-Shawa ‘17, Sara Corsetti ‘16, Lydia Masri ‘16, Nate Lyons ‘16, Mi- 13 full seasons, there are few sta- games and docked the Patriots two weeks before the final punishment Gordon Brown. I am also glad prised me especially because response to the conservative Business Managers listed to the right. chelle Kim ‘18, Lauren Hinton ‘18, Akash Chadalavada ‘18, Justine Baird ‘17 tistics remaining that Brady has draft picks, including a first round is known. However, his reputation that the conservatives won be- in the 2010 elections the ma- win, which comes off as both yet to surpass. pick in 2016, and a million dollars. has taken a big, yet unfair, hit. Tom cause they plan to make work- jority of Scotland voted Lib childish and strange. Published by the Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT. However, his legacy has recently However, there is always the Brady made the headline news on ers who earn minimum wage Dem. I personally dislike the The 9 seats the Lib Dem’s taken a big hit, especially outside question, why? Why did Tom ESPN, CNN, and every major na- exempt from income tax, rais- SNP a great deal, though this won is a stark difference from New England. A January AFC Brady put himself in this situa- tional retail and news outlet, but ing the average income mini- should be expected as I am the 57 seats they had after the INDIA CARPENTER’16 MARY ANNE PORTO’16 championship game against the tion? It is clear that he did not for the wrong reason. It didn’t mum for the 40% tax bracket someone who’s greatest fear is 2010 elections. Indianapolis Colts in their most need this competitive advantage. matter that there was no definitive from around 30,000 pounds taxation and the SNP wants to Although this election was recent run to the Super Bowl set His performance against the Colts, evidence that Tom Brady had been to 50,000 pounds. The conser- raise almost every tax higher. incredibly surprising, eventful, the stage for an incredible se- which they won overwhelmingly directly involved in the “scan- vatives are holding a referen- Another thing that bothers me and exciting I am glad that the quence of events. Acting on a with a 45-7 score, and his incred- dal.’ The court of public opinion dum vote from the EU in 2017 about the SNP is that they are conservative party won major- #Photocredz complaint by a Colts executive that ible performance against the Se- is fickle, and often quite difficult (even though I do not think too focused on attacking the ity of the house of commons; Cutler: Cutting it or the Patriots were violating league attle Seahawks in the Super Bowl to reverse. The Patriots’ winning the UK should leave the EU I Tories (conservatives) in their however, I think that sooner As the end of the year approaches period of time. What struck me most, quest credit to be cited, regardless of rules regarding the inflation levels is clear evidence that he is the best seasons, four Super Bowl wins, am glad that they are allow- campaigning rhetoric there problems between parties will and the idea of my transience on the though, was how many of the pho- where the art exists physically (or vir- of footballs, the NFL measured quarterback in the league, regard- Brady’s success on a professional ing the people to have a vote), is always this mentioning of arise in the near future. not? island becomes more and more ap- tos featured in The Confluence were tually!). Essentially, artists have a say the Patriots footballs at halftime less of the inflation level of the and personal level have all made abolishing inheritance tax on abolishing the Tories right to Cutler Hall: the towering con- Some of the faculty members or should the project have been parent, I take comfort in the memo- mine, as in, taken by me. in what their art is used for and when of their game against the Colts. football. Yet, he knew that the NFL them easy targets. any estate worth less than one be active in parliament which struction project in the center of and students worry about the effect stalled, especially after the recent ries I have captured in the various I am not on the yearbook staff, their name needs to be attributed to it. Upon finding that they were de- was seeking somebody to punish Unfortunately, the allegations, campus, the project that appeared Cutler has on prospective families. completion of the novel and gran- embarrassing, heartwarming, and though I really appreciate their com- Similarly, Loomis students reserve the flated below the league minimum, so that they could save face after the report, and the subsequent out of thin air, almost literally. Cutler Hall centers itself as the first diose Richmond? nostalgic photos. You may have re- mitment, diligence, and artistry. I right to claim ownership of their self- the NFL launched an investigation national outrage at their handling suspension have tarnished Tom RACHEL SHIN ‘17 After gathering people’s opinions thing one sees when driving onto Personally, I find the timing pressed the memory of your fresh- know that their intent has never been ies, no matter how ridiculous or how headed by an independent attor- of prior investigations. He knew Brady’s legacy. Instead of being about the new development on the campus, and with construction quite sudden and difficult to come men year back-to-school dance, but to claim another’s work as their own, well-circulated online. ney name Ted Wells. This episode that should he get caught, the on the Mount Rushmore of foot- Island, I found that most students carrying out through all of next to terms with. Even as a student fear not: someone, somewhere, has and their use of my and other stu- The best and simplest solution is to was quickly coined “Deflategate.” punishment would be swift and ball with legends like Joe Mon- have one question that MUST be year, Cutler presents itself as a who does not have a lot of reasons got a picture of that. Fortunately. So as dents’ photos from Facebook is a neg- communicate. Yearbook staff should When Ted Wells released his re- intense, despite the fact that it was tana, he is being grouped with The Veracross Vote answered: why now? Richmond possible deal breaker for students. to cross by the area where the con- our Facebook feeds become invaded ligible and easily solvable problem, be required to ask for permission port on May 6, he concluded that not even a major violation. But the Barry Bonds, Lance Armstrong, Discussions regarding Ve- vantage of the Veracross sys- for LC students to be involved was just opened and constructed, However, advocates of this new struction zone resides, I, too, find with pictures of family styles and lazy one that can be fixed by awareness of before taking photos from Facebook it was “more probable than not” entire series of events was entirely and Roger Clemens. One minor racross have been going on for tem. Although we do have mid- in a small and tight community and others want to know why edifice strongly believe that Cut- the restricted areas inconvenient. afternoons spent lounging on the intellectual property rights, which I’ll or other social media platforms, and that two equipment-related Pa- unnecessary, more likely than not, error and its subsequent cover up months in faculty meetings, terms, this online system helps where we are encouraged to in- Gwendolyn has to be torn down. ler represents Loomis’s passion for To get to the gym for convoca- quad, take comfort in the fact that try to provide an overview of here. photographers should be able to deny triots staffers deflated footballs, the outcome of the game would has forever tarnished Brady’s leg- classes, and student conversa- me gain a better understanding teract with our teachers. Everyone has acknowledged the constant upgrading of our facili- tions, to visit friends in Richmond, you are immortalized by pixels and We grant Facebook the license to permission. As previously stated, I and that Tom Brady was “gener- not have differed if the footballs acy outside of New England. As tions. Hopefully all Loomis stu- of how I am doing in the class. It is true that it is hard to give inconvenience that this new proj- ties to make Loomis a better place. or to visit the health center is an likes and comments. If you prefer a display our content by uploading it. don’t see my photos in the yearbook ally aware” of this violation. His were inflated to league guidelines. it stands now, rather than being dents have an idea of what Ve- Constantly checking my Ve- an exact number grade for each ect brings to the quotidian life of However, the cacophonous noise extended trip—especially when more traditional medium, remember However, according to Facebook’s as too much of a problem; in fact, had report also noted that the Patriots The punishment levied against celebrated across the nation for racross is, but for those that do racross, I know which assign- assignment in the humanities Pelicans; this project blocks the ringing from the construction site trying to squeeze into a ten minute that you’ll also be remembered in The Statement of Rights and Responsibili- I had been asked, I would’ve gladly and Tom Brady were not fully co- Tom Brady for a minor rule in- his great accomplishments dur- not, Veracross is a online sys- ments I might have forgotten to courses. However, now that the path to Richmond, a straight shot irritates some Richmond girls. duration between passing periods. Confluence, our yearbook, though ties, uploaders still “retain the copy- granted permission. Students need operative in the investigation. This fraction is stronger than the initial ing such a storied career, “Tom tem where students have access hand in while I can also learn Veracross usage has already from central campus to the gym “The noise doesn’t really affect The loss of Gwendolyn is rather the overlap between their content and right to [their] content.” This means to realize, though, that the actions are set off a frenzied discussion with punishment levied against Ray Terrific” is left to ponder the basic to their results on tests, quiz- my weaknesses and strengths. been established, students and for all the day students and the me directly, but I’ve heard about bittersweet, especially since it has a our social media seems to be widen- that although photos uploaded to intellectual property theft, and, tech- supporters of Tom Brady and Pa- Rice for his domestic abuse and question: Why? zes, papers, and to their over- Although some teachers are teachers should both work for community during a convocation. it bothering some of the other historical significance in our com- ing. Facebook might be available to one’s nically, illegal. As a school the prides all grades. In the past, teachers thorough about the differ- the better outcome. The teach- The project poses an obstacle for girls,” says an indifferent day stu- munity. Gwendolyn Hall is one of I am a fan of yearbooks. I keep all friends and to Facebook itself, the itself on academic integrity, the honor were not required to use Ve- ent weighing system or point ers were mostly concerned that anybody trying to reach the health dent. While some of the people the oldest buildings on campus, of mine on a shelf, which I return to work is still the user’s, and should be code, and the pledge, we should reflect racross. This inconsistent use system, it is honestly hard for Veracross would be a stress fac- center, and is indirectly ruining acknowledge the presence and and despite its imperfections, it every so often to remind myself that credited as such. this commitment in our extracurricu- of Veracross was unnerving for students to keep track. Having tor for students. This system is the grass in the surrounding area, purpose of the coming of Cutler could have possibly been reno- at least my braces and middle part are Artists--and yes, even photos on lar organizations, too. We should take many LC students. The idea Veracross, students are allowed to work for the advantage of the as inconvenienced students walk Hall, others remain nonchalant, or vated. Most of the students seem gone. I recently took down my sopho- Facebook are art--are protected le- this as an opportunity to express our of this proposal has evolved to easily access and understand students, not to cause stress. on the grass as a new pathway. worse, vexed, about all aspects of disappointed in the construction more year edition (I’m a junior now), gally in addition to by the Terms and understanding of an ideal that is im- over time. But only recently, how well or how poorly he/she If one receives a low grade on “It’s really inconvenient for my Cutler. The majority of the com- of Cutler Hall and dislike the in- and it was fun to look back on events Conditions that we quickly accept. portant to the Loomis community. the student’s voices were put is doing. Through this under- an assignment, one should not walk to Richmond since I already munity, however, expresses dis- terference that inevitably ensued; from last year and marvel at how The Visual Artist’s Rights Act affirms into actions through the stu- standing, we are able to better dwell on this, but should plan live on the third floor” laments taste for the timing and placement nevertheless, students are excited many changes were made in a short a right to claim one’s own art and re- dent council. In past years, the plan our week, especially dur- for the next tests and quizzes, a Richmond boarder. She sighs of Cutler, as Cutler’s facilities are for the designs of the new dorm student council received four ing weeks where there is chaos so that one can improve their heavily, saying, “My walk was al- not yet in use for current students. and look forward to the finished pages of student signatures. on campus. grade. Now, that the Veracross ready long to get to the third floor, While Cutler Hall provides extra product, whether or not they enjoy With the use of the student sur- Some faculty oppose the Proposal has finally been ac- but now with Cutler in the way room for boarders, is the Cutler the process. vey, unanimous student council above stating that a student cepted, faculty and students getting to classes is harder.” construction project a timely one, vote, and helpful votes from the should know how they are should all take advantage of faculty, the Veracross proposal doing based on the quizzes, this opportunity, for the bet- reached its goal. Now, teachers tests, and papers that they terment of the school and each are asked to update Veracross are handed back. Faculty also individual. ADD THE LOG ON SNAPCHAT! within three days after an as- added that it is the student’s job signment is handed back to the to ask and reach out to a teach- student. er if he or she are curious about Photo Courtesy of Luis Blanco via Wikimedia Commons Personally, I take great ad- his/her grade. It is an advantage

LAUREN HINTON ‘18 XANA PIERONE’16 Convocation of Personality: Mental Health at LC [trigger warning: suicide and these stigmas, and even with re- dialogue associated with this Jamaica Kincaid mental illness mention] cent events, many employers do particular topic by starting talks Typically, at Loomis, illus- the story of his deterioration, utter awkwardness and discom- not find stress, depression, or in increments. For example, we trious and successful convoca- his sexuality, and the reaction fort, wherein the entire school A few weeks ago, Pilot An- anxiety to be “valid reasons” for can discuss the basic symptoms tion speakers come and express that she had as a result to what squirmed, was a refreshingly dreas Lubitz crashed Airbus employees to get time off work. of a suicidal people and methods to the LC community their he had to endure. She shared bitter taste of reality, and a les- A320—resulting in a loss of 150 Since signs of mental illnesses to deal with suicidal thoughts (or thoughts, ideas, knowledge, an important message about son in decorum. To see some- lives, including his own. While are not typically seen, they may a friend with suicidal thoughts). and advice. Looking back on family and ancestry as well as one speak her mind without little is known about the inci- be brushed off with the phrase I understand that the concept of the ‘14-’15 year, we had Steve the compassion she felt for her hesitation, and then simply go dent—motives, final thoughts, “it’s all in your head.” This fear suicide is scary and certainly un- Ramirez, who spoke about his brother as he faced his illness back to her speech without any etc.—knowledge has surfaced of faking, or being “crazy” leads comfortable for most - but that Photo Courtesy Of Rachel Shin ‘17 career and passion for the field and eventual death. regard to her detractors, was a that Lubitz was diagnosed with to individuals hiding their ill- is the very reason that I have to ERIKA PURDY ‘15 of neurology. We also had Jeff Despite the power of her powerful lesson: she taught us a mental illness and hid this in- nesses, just as Andreas Lubitz bring up this topic. Schools and Johnson during MLK week, speech, the most memorable all to have appreciation for the formation from his employer. did, and suffering in isolation. workplaces are afraid to bring who gave his perspective on moment of her convocation oc- power and courage that it takes This recent tragedy has sparked Thankfully, the Loomis com- up suicide because it spells out how our society is doing in curred when she directly con- to respect one’s own words. a conversation on mental health, munity overtly supports stu- danger and consequences (legal, terms of racial prejudice. While fronted students who were not There are many things which especially health concerning the dents to consult guidance coun- financial, etc.), but starting The Name Remains the speakers who came in gave paying attention to her. The Loomis can take away from workplace. Immediately major selors or to take R&R days. these conversations arm these brilliant insight and thoughtful already quiet gym seemed to Jamaica Kincaid. We ought to questions have come up in the Although Loomis presents the communities with knowledge Making Reparations for Our History ideas, we had yet to encounter a catch its breath. For in that mo- embrace discomfort, because it debate, such as, “What is mental pursuit of scholarship as tanta- against what they may not know It is May, 1637. Captain John Mason, creation—but their names have re- freshman in history class learns it is not worth the effort and con- The campaign (according to their the greased bear trap that is hypoc- speaker who got extremely per- ment Kincaid made everyone can help us to understand who health?”; “How serious is mental mount to “being your best self,” about mental health. Opening an English immigrant to the New mained unchanged. about John Mason’s atrocities. If troversy to change the name of a home website at womenon20s.org) risy. Though undoubtedly small, sonal and talked about a heavi- feel a way that few convocation we are and the things that we health?”; and “How should we, the nurses, teachers, and other the discussion on mental health World, leads a raid on a Pequot Why would Loomis Chaffee, a anything, the fact that we, as a prep school dormitory. What will feels that this “long-overdue change this change could bring about im- ly emotional and individual ex- speakers have before. She sim- should speak up for. Jamaica as a community, deal with men- faculty members understand promotes the idea that “it’s okay village named Mystic. In this at- school that promotes and upholds school and as a community, ignore change, after all? Is it not enough could be an important stepping portant ideological change in both perience. That is, until Jamaica ply refused to tolerate anyone Kincaid is her own woman and tal health?” that the importance of health is to not be okay,” and that one tack, around five hundred Pequots the pursuit of the common good, the history we expect our students to simply intellectually understand stone for other initiatives promot- the school’s reputation and, more Kincaid. even coming close to showing lives her life with confidence, I’d like to start off by clearly not to be undermined. However, should not be ashamed for being are killed. Among this number allow a dorm to be named after to learn, is nothing short of chilling the wrongdoings of our forbears? ing gender equality.” importantly, the way we choose to A professor at Harvard Uni- her disrespect. flair, and attitude. I only hope stating this: mental health con- we now, as an evolving commu- stressed, anxious, or depressed. were women, children, and elderly. the murderer of innocent women in its Daisy Buchanan-esque care- Not at all. By neglecting such a basic yet act in light of our history. When versity and an accomplished The general consensus about I can learn from and take after cerns real illnesses that affect an nity, need to focus our atten- The discussion can also bring Captain Mason accomplished this and children? In the administra- lessness. Take a recent web campaign: important gesture, the U.S. has you live in a world dominated by author and essayist, Jamaica the student body seems to be her. individual’s life just as much as tion on nurturing Loomis into a individuals who are suffering to by ordering large portions of the tion’s defense, several explanations As I mentioned, the Loomis com- Women on 20s. It strived to rec- not represented half of their popu- the names of white settlers who un- Kincaid spoke at a convoca- that her reaction was highly “Why can’t everybody just any other physical disease does. place where students encourage meet with counselors, and deal village in question to be lit on fire. exist, one of them being that Ma- munity is not oblivious to Mason’s tify previous governmental over- lation. It may be as mundane as fairly invaded your land and con- tion in March of this year. Her unorthodox and perhaps inap- get used to it? People are born Mental illnesses are not easily healthier views of mental health. with emotions in a healthy way. Anyone trying to escape over the son’s actions in the Pequot War are crimes. All freshmen (and the occa- sights by doing exactly what their simple oversight or as sinister as an veniently massacred your people, I speech struck the community propriate, considering that her and they just can’t go on and “fixed” and should be discussed Talk of suicide is almost com- Promoting education on mental walls was shot, while the families not common historical knowledge sional new sophomore) study John name suggests: replacing Andrew engineered conspiracy (the latter is imagine it would be highly refresh- as being very unusual. In ac- job was to speak. Many also on, but it is so hard, so hard for with the same language used for pletely taboo in Loomis—I don’t health will not result in a myriad inside the village were burned alive. among the average student. Es- Mason’s actions within the greater Jackson, the current historical fig- less likely), but if it’s trivial, it should ing to see one of them removed. cordance with the theme of argue that her speech was in- the people left behind; it’s so any other illness. Mental health mean to aimlessly throw this of students harming themselves, A highly successful raid. sentially every person on campus scope of the Pequot War. Students ure featured on the twenty dollar be easy to change. After all, the five- But more broadly, changing Ma- the 2014-2015 school year, she credibly boring and unoriginal, hard to see them go, as if it had concerns a variety of topics, serious concept around—but ac- but achieve the opposite instead. This spring, nearly three hun- knows who the first president of the are asked to discuss the morality of bill, with a historically important dollar bill was redesigned in 2007, son’s name would be a step toward spoke about memory and its as she spent much of her time never happened before, no one from fluctuating stress levels to tually to discuss this dense topic A telling and evocative discus- dred and eighty years later, a dorm United States was, or that World displaying a statue of Mason on a American woman. Fifteen women and American currency undergoes making up for his crimes. It cer- importance in her life. She read simply reading. However, the but you could survive this kind serious mental illnesses such as in an intelligent and informative sion equips individuals with building at Loomis Chaffee bears War Two happened, or when Co- green in Windsor, especially when were chosen from among thirty tweaks constantly. Why should tainly wouldn’t be a complete apol- a series of excerpts from her majority of the student body of loss, seeing someone go, see- depression and psychosis. For manner that creates a dialogue, a better understanding of his John Mason’s name, and has done lumbus came to (I refuse to say ‘dis- it was moved from its original loca- initial candidates, and participants putting a woman on the front be an ogy, but it would be a start—and the 1997 book, My Brother. The also fails to take into account ing them leave you behind; you years, mental health has been fostering understanding and emotions, thereby allowing the so since its construction in 1913. covered’) America. But the Mystic tion on the site of a Pequot fort, a were asked to vote for their top inconvenience? informed minds of the thousands community then heard an ac- what she did for our commu- don’t want to go with them, you stigmatized with statements that patience. Suicide affects a huge creation of a greatly needed self- Mason Hall and Taylor Hall, the massacre, as the attack came to be relocation judged to be insensitive. three. Currently, Rosa Parks, Har- The same logic applies to Mason. of students that have attended Loo- count, from her own original nity by singling those students only don’t want them to go.” demean illnesses and phrases portion of the teenage commu- reflective moment. Understand- two oldest dorm buildings on known, seems as though it may And yet, the name remains. riet Tubman, Eleanor Roosevelt, A name change would be both easy mis Chaffee will contribute to the perspective, of the tragic death out. Ms. Kincaid could not have that ignore real issues affecting nity in the United States, and ing mental health is surely the campus, have undergone several be a less ubiquitous piece of trivia. Some people argue that it’s too and Wilma Mankiller are on the to accomplish and vitally important reparations of his crimes. of her brother, an AIDS vic- cared less about what anyone -Jamaica Kincaid, My Brother individuals. Mental health is not Loomis should definitely take key to driving Loomis towards renovations since their original Yet ironically enough, today every late to make reparations, or that ballot for the final round of voting. in keeping Loomis from falling into tim. From there, she detailed thought of her. That moment of always taken seriously due to a major step in opening up the its “best self.” LOG SPORTS Loomis Chaffee Log Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 10 MAY 24, 2015 MAY 24, 2015 PAGE 11 NBA Draft Preview: Getcha Head in the Game Deflategate: Patriots Dorm Sports: The Unsung some real potential. Rondo and Goran Dragic, I would be content hav- Winslow was by far half this list really by Grayson Clemmer ‘17 2. New York Knicks: Jahlil Oka- Showtime will end up taking ing my hometown team snag the my favorite player in college this makes me a little agitated. But I Cheating, Again? Heroes Sports Editor for, Duke, 6’11”, C, Freshman the intriguing “international” young talent, after all, he’s only 18. year, coming out of a develop- digress, the Kings, at pick six, by Sam Goldfarb ‘18 angle that was not allowed. it from the perspective of an by Grace Dubay ‘17 can be burdensome on team- boys play some post-study hall While it isn’t always heavily Arguably the best prospect prospect from China. Like I said 5. Orlando Magic: Justise Win- mental power house in Duke and need a frontcourt player to pair Sports Editor Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft outsider. After all, the entire Features Editor mates. Missing out on the rowdy dodgeball is a sacred hour. embraced by the top draft pros- overall, Okafor brings a slow but before this kid is a grinder, who slow, Duke, 6’6”, SF, Freshman having freak athleticism as well as with Demarcus Cousins, Wil- is also a very good friend of sports world is talking about matches for homework is defi- When stuck in a tiny rooms for pects, the NBA Draft Combine extremely polished skill set to gets to the hoop and draws fouls The Orlando Magic have been a great rebounding, shooting, and lie Cauley-Stein, ‘nuff said. The On May 11, 2015, the NFL NFL Commissioner Roger a team taking a little air out Dorm activities have always nitely a downer. Prefects dealing two hours on weekday nights, is beginning this coming week the disgustingly bad knicks front on everything. He’s really just a clealy building an identity over on-ball touch, this kid has a lot to Nuggets had success with an in- penalized the New England Goodell, so Goodell may have of footballs during a sport- been an essential part of the with the harsh realities of junior some time to move around and and it seems like a good time court. In college he drew double worse shooting James Harden. the past few drafts. Elfrid Payton, like about him. Oh yeah, and he ternational prospect last year so Patriots for allegedly deflat- punished the Pats quite firmly ing event. The Patriots were boarding experience, and at year have to take time out of get blood flowing can be ben- for some predictions on where teams, triple teams, and at one Ultimately, there are some at- Aaron Gordon, and Victor Ola- jumped over a guy to block him although it is a ing footballs during this year’s to seem unbiased. probably just “pushing the en- Loomis, sports constantly bring their precious and often scarce eficial to dealing with stress. the top prospects will actually point had all five players guarding gamble, I under- AFC Championship Game Brady’s first half perfor- velope,” like many other pro- people together, whether it is on study sessions to run their team. Some friendly competition can end up at the beginning of the him and was still able to get a nice stand why they against the Indianapolis Colts. mance in the AFC Champi- fessional athletes have done a Wednesday afternoon in the Despite the occasional academic really help the sophomore boys 15/16 NBA Season. This com- bucket or two. He finished the would choose to Footballs that are deflated be- onship Game was not great, previously. For example, Jerry meadows or a Thursday night difficulties, Kravis boys have bond and develop relation- bine will prove a make or break year with the most double-dou- play the cards on low league requirements can- which suggests he likely Rice, who is widely consid- in the common room. When fond memories of their time in ships. Although not an official situation for a lot of young ath- bles in NCAA DI and second in Mario Hezonja. not legally be used in a game, gained no true advantage ered to be the best NFL re- the rhythm and routine of life KBA. The camaraderie, com- program like KBA or RVA, im- letes but the star studded class AP player of the year voting and The hornets are as they are considered easier that day from the deflated ceiver of all time, admitted on campus sets in (school, prac- petition, and intense team spirit promptu dodgeball at 9:45 still of 2015 has a few notable play- was the ACC Player of the Year. not only fill- to grip and throw, especially footballs. The NFL probably years after his retirement that tice, dinner, study hall), coming make KBA games rival the inten- matches the spirit and intensity ers that chose not to take part in If the Knicks don’t take him here, ing a great need in inclement weather. Prior thought that the Patriots were he put Stickum on his gloves together with other roommates sity of cheering for your favorite of organized teams. Occasional the proceedings. Top prospects the next team on the board will but also getting to the start of the second half, using deflated footballs other before games to make it easier and neighbors in your dorm can team during March Madness. time to get out of the dorm and Jahlil Okafor, Karl Towns, and immediately jump on him. a great player. the Colts alerted the referees times during the season. For to catch the football. Many lift the spirits of everyone. For For the girls in Richmond and form a few rivalries with other D’Angelo Russell have decided 3. Philadelphia 76ers: D’Angelo Having met that they thought the Patri- example, in the Patriots pre- defensive linemen have put some, however, taking precious Longman, the newly founded certainly appreciated from the to forgo the trials and focus Russell, Ohio State, 6’5”, PG/SG, Stanley Johnson ots’ footballs seemed under- vious playoff game against cooking spray on their jer- time away from finishing home- Richmond Volleyball Associa- underclassmen quad to the up- on training individually and Freshman at a high school inflated (each team provides the Ravens, Tom Brady had a seys so they are harder to cor- work or cramming for a test tion, RVA for short, gives ev- perclassmen quad. in tight training groups. All of Without a single half-way de- tournament back their own footballs on of- superb performance in frigid ral when they are rushing the seems detrimental. eryone the chance to get out of This year, however, the num- these decisions lead up to one cent point guard around and in Cali, I love fense). The officials, after in- conditions, especially in the quarterback. KBA, or Kravis Basketball As- the confines of the dorm to mess ber of dorm sports and other event however - the draft. Re- most likely both of the elite level him. He’s ath- spection, removed the Patri- second half when the team It is important to consider sociation, has always been one around and have fun. In teams activities has slowly declined bigs taken off of the board at this gardless of their participation letic, energetic ots’ balls from play, and after ran passing plays on virtually the difference between “push- of those dorm activities that of six, the underclassmen girls, due to time they take away from point, the Sixers will be deciding in the combine, these players and an extremely the game, the NFL opened an every down. The Patriots were ing the envelope” and real tour guides make sure to point under the command of prefects, academics, but participants between top tier ball handlers will or won’t be drafted, and hard worker, investigation, which is now also near the bottom of the “criminal acts” when we ana- out when talking about dorm played volleyball with a beach of sports argue that creating a D’Angelo Russell and Emmanuel this list is just a quick specula- he can score all referred to as “Deflategate.” fumbles category last season, lyze sports, especially those life. The winter term, after-study ball in a double elimination tour- dorm wide bond through these Mudiay. Although Russell took tion about what’s going on in the way out to After months of investiga- possibly indicating that their with the same level of impor- hall sport for the underclassmen nament. Some say that getting to teams is beneficial. Generally, the college basketball world by the three point the minds of NBA shot callers. tion, Ted Wells released his fi- running backs had a better tance in American culture as boys has been a tradition run- play a sport and blow off some having programs that allow storm this year as a freshman, line and put out The Picks: nal report in which he indicat- grip on the ball. the NFL. The Patriots, Jerry ning for years. Each prefect has steam is essential to keeping some sort of sport after study throwing up big shots and fancy dunks, just check 1. Minnesota Timberwolves: ed that it was “more probable Brady may have been re- Rice and many others, while a draft, forming a team of five or their sanity on Monday nights. hall helps boost energy and passes seemingly every game, out his mixtape Karl-Anthony Towns, Kentucky, than not” that Tom Brady and ceived such a strong punish- technically breaking the rules, six players and play a 3v3 game A feeling of community is one of mood, and doing work more don’t be surprised if the 76ers bruh. Then with 6’11”, PF/C, Freshman the Patriots organization were ment due to the fact that he were just trying to get a small with subs. What’s a bonus of the main goals that dorm sports efficiently than almost doz- do pass on him. Having played the final pick of This pick makes the most sense complicit in the deflation of did not fully cooperate with competitive advantage in a having the opportunity to run promote, bringing together girls ing off while doing reading for in the pros in China for one year the top ten, the based on a slew of attributes pos- the footballs to gain a com- the NFL’s investigation. When game. These actions are not around at night when campus who wouldn’t necessarily have English. Building a friendly and and a million dollars after de- Heat will go with sessed by Towns, most notably petitive advantage. The penal- the NFL requested access “right,” but in the broader life seems the most dreary? The gotten to know each other with- close-knit atmosphere greatly committing from SMU, Mudiay an explosive, his defensive proficiency. His ath- ties that the Patriots received free t-shirts, goofy team names, can bring in toughness and pro long athlete, with to Brady’s cell phone, Brady scheme of life, they are mi- out dorm activities. Even if you improves dorm life, and it seems leticism, size, defensive capabil- are some of the harshest ones denied the request. It is as- nor infractions. However, the and bonding with kids in the weren’t blessed with athleticism, to be worth missing an hour of ity, and ability to stretch the floor readiness to a lacking offense. In NBA roots, Jer- ever dealt by the NFL to a sumed that two lower-paid NFL has also recently had to dorm. Although, the downside doing something other than homework time a week for a make him a perfect fit for the the end, I would take Russell be- ian Grant. team. First, their star quarter- equipment managers (one address serious incidents of is every Tuesday and Thursday lazily sitting at your desk can portion of the year. wolves. Pairing Towns with reign- cause he’s proven, he’s nasty, and This is just Photo courtesy of Canton via Wikimedia Commons back Tom Brady was suspend- who called himself “The De- domestic violence from of- night when you have a crippling boost your mood and the spirits ing rookie of the year Andrew he is the best point guard I’ve titude problems dipo are all the the top ten but one time. ed for the first four games of flator” in a text message) were fenders like Ray Rice and Greg amount of work to get done, of everyone around you. Wiggins, expect a fast, tough, ever seen play basketball in per- and clearly he needs to work on same type of player and adding other notable prospects are Myles All of these next picks are need this upcoming season (which involved in an ongoing effort Hardy. The NFL has done a skipping out on the activity In Flagg Hall, the night the and athletic style of play from the son, but anything can happen in a his jumper after shooting a China another twin in Winslow makes Turner, Frank Kaminsky, Devin based, not necessarily based on is being appealed by the NFL to deflate footballs. Logic sug- terrible job with these much young duo. For some perspective draft as stacked as this one. League worst 16.7 percent over sense. Their new athletic, above Booker, Kelly Oubre, and Georgia actual merit as I do have higher Players Association on Brady’s gests that these individuals more serious problems. For on their age, together Wiggins 4. Los Angeles Lakers: Emman- five games played. However, he’s the rim style is sure to offer both a State’s own hometown hero R.J. guys on my board. I also have a behalf). The organization it- would not fiddle with their example, at first, Ray Rice was and Towns are 36 days younger uel Mudiay, China, 6’5”, PG, 1996 got a lot of potential to work with lot of future potential in great ath- Hunter. Expect all of them to be Rather than picking up their and is one of the better above- letes as well as immediate revenue rule for never taking interna- in consideration for at least the self was also fined one mil- star quarterback’s footballs only suspended for two games than Tim Duncan, and two years tional prospects in the top ten so younger than Jason Kidd; that’s two most coveted guards in the-rim athletes in the draft and in tickets for the next log city. bottom five of these top ten. lion dollars, which equals the unless they believed that he for punching his girlfriend in highest fine issued in league wanted them in this specific the head. The NFL claimed history. Lastly, the “Pats” were condition. In a press confer- to have never seen the video stripped of a first round draft ence before the Super Bowl, of this beating, even though pick in 2016 and a fourth Brady actually admitted that TMZ was able to secure and round pick in 2017. he prefers footballs with less publish the footage. Appear- Gloryby Nate Lyons ‘16 scorchingon Connecticut the heat, which Track While these punishments air, but he also denied any in- ing out of touch, the NFL re- Staff Writer made it difficult to accomplish any- asked what enabled her to perform may seem extremely harsh, volvement with deflation of versed course and eventually thing. Thankfully, after a season of so well, Chynna said, “Honestly, there are many reasons why the footballs. Some believe suspended Rice indefinitely. The girls’ varsity track team was preparing for the toughest possible I believe that all the credit goes to the NFL may have decided Brady was less than truthful It’s hard to believe that our so- out for vengeance at the Founders weather, the team was more than having such an amazing coach- that it was necessary to put its during this press conference ciety can get so focused on air League championship. After a near prepared to do as they always do; ing staff and extremely supportive foot down. The Patriots have to avoid any possibility of a in a football and lose sight of perfect season, with defeats to only perform at the highest level. teammates. Although I was very historically been known to suspension prior to the Super the real travesty of justice that Hotchkiss, a member of the Found- One of the girls who accom- inexperienced in terms of track, push the envelope in order to Bowl. is being committed within the ers group of schools, and Andover, plished much more than was ex- my teammates and coaches made gain a competitive advantage. While this incident is con- nation’s favorite pastime. The a powerhouse of track talent, every pected of her was Chynna Bailey. me feel like I could do anything.” In 2007, the Patriots violated sidered a major scandal in the NFL is corrupt, and it’s time to athlete on the team was hoping to Having high jumped no more than The bonds and coaching that can league rules by filming the sports world, it seems a bit do something about it. establish the dominance of Loomis 4’6” during the season and seeded be found within this team are truly defensive coaches of the New ridiculous when looking at Photos courtesy of Kentucky University via Wikimedia Commons Chaffee. fifth, Chynna managed to over- remarkable. York Jets from an This year, the sole defeat to a fel- come the odds and tie for first place, With the Founders meet and one low Founders competitor can al- nearly clearing 4’10”. The 4x100 re- exceptional season behind them, most be excused. Rather than stay peated the success had at Pennsyl- the track team has only one meet Photo courtesy of Robin McConnell via Wikimedia Commons home to compete against Hotchkiss vania, going so far as to set a school left: New Englands. As champions and Deerfield, a few of the best run- record, though the 4x400 came in of the league, the team will have Oneby James Doar ‘17 19and years old. Before this rule, Donetently impacted college bas- ners on the team left for the Uni- second. Greer Davis, a hurdler in some big expectations. Although Opinions Editor some of the best basketball ketball in a bigger way than versity of Pennsylvania, the famous both the high and intermediate Andover could cause some trouble, players of all time streamed they realized. The key to suc- Penn Relays, where they won both races, was barely expected to place; there is no doubt in anyone’s mind By CynthiaTreadmills Hui ‘17 athletic option for tostudents Trails Cardwell’s objective is to Few men’s college basketball into the league, including cess in today’s college basket- the 4x400 and the 4x100 relay. The however, she and fellow sopho- that it will be a close race. Few other Contributor who don’t have an interscho- “Ultimately [get] students programs are as consistently Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, ball world has become recruit- winning group included seniors more Skyler Dovi earned first and track teams in the area have worked lastic sport this spring, Mr. to learn ways they can stay successful as the University of and Kevin Garnett. Now, a year ing and strength of program, Charlotte Gacek, Greer Davis, Den- second place, respectively, in the as hard, and as passionately, as our I have a dream that one Cardwell said, “Over time, I active and fit regardless of Kentucky. John Calipari has of college stands between the something John Calipari ver Williams and junior Natasha intermediate hurdle race (300m). girls (except maybe the Loomis day I would be able to play encourage students to do a where they are and what fa- mastered the art of recruiting most talented players in the caught onto very quickly. To- Otton. A couple trophies from such Other laudable performances from Chaffee boys track team). sports outside where there little bit more until they are cilities are available to them”. the most talented young play- world, and the most talented day, the more talent a team a prestigious event was, in most Ciera Hunter and Kendra Offiaeli, In the best case, the New England is sunshine, blue skies and completing the exercise with Mr. Cardwell has been ex- ers in the country, promising league in the world. brings in, the more quickly it minds, well worth the loss to a ri- who set a school record in the shot championship will be an opportu- white clouds. I have a dream the “proper” form.” tremely impressed by the them a successful NBA career So why does the NBA feel the disappears, increasing the de- val back in New England. Having put earlier in the year, and Den- nity to turn the tide of defeat against that one day I would be free According to faculty super- level of energy and commit- if they choose to progress as need to hold back incredible mand for more new recruits. lost by only three points to Hotch- ver Williams guaranteed a W. All Phillips Academy as well. doubt in from the agony and anxiet- visor Mr. Cardwell, “One of ment students in this club basketball players at Kentucky. talent? Why do they feel com- Calipari has mastered this cy- kiss, the one team that would pose three athletes won their respective anyone’s mind that it will be a close ies of interscholastic sports the ways I’m trying to provide have demonstrated so far, and This season’s Wildcats squad pelled to keep under-19 year cle. He has sent over 50 players a threat to the first place finish, the events and many others who placed race. Few other track teams in the where shin splints, busted structure to Outdoor Fitness judging from the fact that in came within a game of an un- olds out of their league? D.C to the NBA, and as soon as one girls stormed out of the gates ready slightly lower than first helped area have worked as hard, and as knee caps, dislocated shoul- is by instituting a fitness test the two weeks the club grew defeated season, losing in a United drafted Freddy Adu, a leaves, there are three more to flip the defeat around. contribute to this triumph. All in passionately, as our girls (except ders and claw marks are inev- every three or so weeks. “ The from 3 to over twenty people, thriller to the Wisconsin Bad- 14 year old, in the 2005 MLS waiting to take his place. Everyone knew going into the all, this torrent of spectacular per- maybe the Loomis Chaffee boys itable. I have a dream where test is composed of push-ups, Outdoor club is becoming gers. Such disappointing loss draft, around the same time the Calipari’s strategy is shared championships that it would be a formances not only solidified the track team). I see my team members and sit-ups, high-knees, burpees, more popular. left Kentucky fans grumbling NBA decided it mustn’t allow by other programs such as tight race. Although Loomis was win, but also a complete rout of all In the best case, the New England I will one day be in a sport and a short run—all exer- Cameron Purdy, an ardent the empty platitude, “We’ll get athletes under the age of 19 to Duke and Kansas, and its predicted to win, the margin of the other teams. At the end of the championship will be an opportu- where we will not be judged cises that when combined, member of the club, feels that em’ next year.” play pro basketball. There are popularity is met with many error was small; the tiniest slip up meet, the track team didn’t win by nity to turn the tide of defeat against by our missing a goal but by provide a good measure of this activity is just right for But with seven Kentucky countless examples of people different opinions around col- could give the meet away to Hotch- the ten or so points they were ex- Phillips Academy as well. the passion we play with. Fel- physical fitness. Any forms of her. Cameron praises, “It’s players declaring for the outside of basketball who de- lege basketball. After losing to kiss. Avon hosted the event in the pecting, but by nearly fifty. When low Loomis pelicans, if you improvement would depend just the right amount of ex- NBA draft, next year’s team cide to cut their college career Duke in the national champi- share the same dream, look solely on the student’s dedi- ercise without leaving me too will look very different. John short. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuck- onship game, Wisconsin head no further, because outdoor cation as they track their im- exhausted to do my home- Calipari will have to recruit a erberg, and Bill Gates all left coach Bo Ryan made it clear club is destined for you! provement from test to test, work or with too little energy completely fresh starting five, college early because of their that “we don’t do rent-a-play- The outdoor club was adjusting their level of chal- at night,” She also praises that as the Wildcats lose 85% of exceptional talents in other er,” and that he’d rather “build established upon second- lenges in workouts and stay- the club is refreshingly enjoy- their points and 77% of their fields. Why does the NBA re- from within” in order to win year Spanish Teacher Mr. ing motivated to become fit- able, as it gives her a break rebounds to the NBA. All this strict players from doing the games. Cardwell’s enthusiasm to- ter and better. from all the competition of despite the fact that all seven same thing? Perhaps the NBA To solve the debate, the NBA wards being fit and desire One of the many meaning- interscholastic sports. players are eligible for at least thinks it’s helping new play- must realize its best inter- of finding a way to share ful purposes of the Outdoor For those looking for a way one more year of college play, ers by forcing them to mature ests. Having young talent in his passion with students. club is to make students real- to stay active and a break and three of them are fresh- and grow into professionals the league will not only raise Around January this year, ize physical fitness is achiev- from interscholastic teams, men! before competing on the big- the level of play, it will attract he and Mr. Howe started to able anywhere. Students may Outdoor Club is the perfect These shortened college ca- gest stage. But ask any talented more viewers who are curious map out the possibilities for find the heavy burdens of solution. What’s better than reers are what has sparked con- college freshman, and they’ll about the high school kid who this club, coming up with ac- school work, social life and absorbing all the Vitamin troversy over the NBA’s “one tell you that the one and done can play with LeBron, or the tivities and exercises that stu- extracurriculars leaving them D you can get on a sunny and done” rule. The rule, insti- rule is the only thing standing young center who dunks on dents, indiscriminate towards with little to no time for ex- spring day while also getting tuted in 2005, requires players between them and their dream Blake Griffin. The NBA needs fitness level, could perform ercise. However, a gym and in shape? Join outdoor club to complete at least one year of an NBA career. to do what every Little League and enjoy together. Wanting equipment are not neces- if you’re free of commitment of college before they enter By establishing the one and coach in America believes in: to provide a structured and sary in order to stay fit. Mr. next spring term. the draft, unless they are over done rule, the NBA inadver- “Let the kids play!” Photo courtesy of Save Meadow via Wikimedia Commons Photo courtesy of UTC via Wikimedia Commons FROM THE LOG STAFF: Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 12 MAY 24, 2015