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School Wide Health Survey Startles and Soothes by Sam Cox ’16 at school. Eighty-two per- as deeply troubling? Some Editor-in-Chief cent of students are happy of the survey’s other find- with the number of friends ings could help answer, or The results of a health they have, and slightly more at least begin to explain, survey that Loomis Chaffee are content with the kinds these pressing questions. students took earlier this of friends they have. fall are in, and the findings One number that likely have seemingly raised more Loomis students are also pertains to a whole host of questions than they’ve an- far healthier, physically, other issues is this one - 90 swered. The wide spectrum than a lot of their peers - percent of Loomis students of results from the Hartford likely thanks to the three feel high or extreme lev- Hospital sponsored sur- season athletic participa- els of stress. Whether this vey, named the Indepen- tion that Loomis instills in stems from a workload that’s dent School Health Check and somewhat requires of 10 percent more demanding (ISHC), than the proved as ntional reassuring aver- as they did age, or shocking. from bad It’s dent body where 130 kids first steps. Reading into habits, abundantly clear Loomis al- report being in a sexual re- Think back to Mr. Scott these statis- like tex- ready takes strides in trying lationship of any kind. MacClintic’s LC Neuro con- tics, which ting and to answer hard questions Now, with this new in- vocation, where he talked covered top- students. This remains true watching like these, and in light of formation, it seems as about effective study habits ics from time management when it comes to substance TV while studying, one the St. Paul’s School inci- though more energy could that could go a long way in and sleep habits to bully- use as well, as 12 percent things for certain - said dent, much of the aim has and should go into things improving work efficien- ing and substance abuse, more Loomis students re- stress is overwhelmingly been towards sexually ori- aimed at reducing stress cy and therefore reducing should provide the Loomis ported not drinking alcohol reported as being self- community with a baseline than at the other schools sourced. Dean Liscinsky’s awareness of issues, some surveyed. Also far below recommendation to “zero more pressing than oth- the national mean was Loo- in on stress because it en- ers, that Loomis students mis students’ exposure to compasses so many things” and faculty should be doing bullying, as only 13.8 per- seems like a particularly their best in trying to curb. cent of students reported good one. The survey confirms the being bullied compared to On top of this stress sta- things we know and of- the national average of 27.3 tistic, or perhaps due to it, ten take for granted, like percent. a harrowing 122 students that the majority of stu- While these numbers are (19 percent of the study dents maintain healthy and positive, and in line with body) reported hopeless- strong relationships with Loomis’ peer institutions’ ness or sadness that de- their peers, teachers, advi- findings, they beg the ques- bilitated them from going sors and parents. tion - what about the 18 about their daily routines In a letter from the Head percent of kids who want for up to two weeks. If that of School sent out to Loomis more friends? What about isn’t concerning enough, 55 parents, Dr. Sheila Culbert the 13.8 percent of students students had thought about reported that “85.5 percent who were indeed bullied? attempting suicide, and 28 of students indicate they “Did those students who had made a plan to do so. GRAPHICS BY MARY ANNE PORTO ‘16 have an adult with whom were being bullied know These are staggering sta- they can talk on a regu- who to go to or what to do?” tistics, and ones that the lar basis; mother, father, asks Dean of Senior Stu- school - students, faculty, ented topics, like affirma- and strengthening mental work related stress. Incre- and advisor were the top dents Mary Liscinsky. administrators and parents tive consent and healthy health. Bringing awareness mental changes like these responses.” Ninety-seven What about the 22 people alike - needs to prioritize intimate relationships. The to some of the health cen- are what the school needs percent of students report- who were identified by the addressing. fishbowl talks have allowed ter’s and counseling offices to see these numbers, and ed a high to medium pa- survey as being problem “We can get numbers,” for an ease of communica- outlets, like the ability to the people behind them, rental connectedness, and drinkers, or the 19 who Dean of Freshman Students tion between faculty and take Rest and Relaxation improve before the next a slightly fewer number of self-reported driving af- Mike Donegan noted, “but students, as well as having days or to use a quiet room school-wide census. responders said they had an ter drinking - something now what do we do with created a fruitful platform to get away from the anxi- adult they could confide in Dean Liscinsky described them?” for dialogue amongst a stu- ety of the day, would be easy Winter has FINALLY hit the Island! 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Korean Love from Leo What’s New(s)? After the Island: Reparations Diana Farrell Mary Anne Porto ’16 de- News Editors Gloria Yi ’17 Siyeon Kim ’17 discusses Sarah Gyurina ’17 relays and Jamie Lee ’17 inter- DiCaprio’s unrequited love fends Milennial media the discontent over the less (take that, Baby Boomers!) view the insightful alum- than substantial repara- for that golden guy. nus who off ers LC students tions for Korean comfort great advice. women. More on page 6. More on page 3. More on page 2. More on page 7.

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by Siyeon Kim ’17 goneThe through. ManyNegotiation critics anniversary of the end of for the Duk-jin Comfort Kim, former comfort to Womensleep…In the hospital there untarily bound to meet ex- Staff Writer argued that the sum of money WWII, that they neglected the woman, recalled her daily rou- was an examining table where cessive sexual demands from is simply insufficient to com- voices of the actual victims. tine. “We got up at 7:00 in the we had to spread our legs. The soldiers. Hearing these indi- pensate for the long lost dig- The question is, can a mere morning. After washing and army surgeon would then in- vidual stories forces Koreans On December 28, more than nity and rights of the women. sum of money be sufficient finishing breakfast, we waited sert an instrument, which had and the rest of humanity to 70 years after World War However, the most influential enough to compensate for the for a soldier in a long queue. a hopper shape and looked ponder human rights and dig- II, South Korea and Japan voices come from the actual traumatic experiences these After six o’clock in the eve- like duck’s beak, to the bot- nity together. The late Mrs. agreed to resolve their dispute victims of war. comfort women have suffered ning, high-rank officers often tom part of my torso. When Kim was one of many victims over comfort women: women for their whole lives? came and sometimes they they found out that someone of such exploitation, lucky, for forced to serve as sex slaves “We are not craving got infected with numerous failed to survive. for Japan’s Imperial Army. In money,” explained something, they Today, the remaining women this agreement, Japan formal- victim Lee Yong-soo, would give an in- are elderly, most entering their ly apologized for the physical 88. “What we de- jection called No. 90s. This is our last chance to and mental harm they had mand is that Japan 606. Luckily, I never commemorate, sympathize inflicted upon these women, makes official repa- received such treat- and apologize. promising an $8.3 million rations for the crime ment. Although I did payment that would provide it has committed.” not have any STDs, This article is not intended to care for these women. Al- I suffered from the target a specific nationality. though such a seemingly pa- This interview re- symptoms of a blad- Most nations have ugly pasts, cific agreement had intended vealed the aston- der infection – I was from American slavery to the to remove and improve the ishing fact that the not able to urinate German Holocaust, and even intractable hatred between Korean government properly and expe- Roman gladiators. Though South Korea and Japan, the had not previously rienced severe bleed- monstrous, these events are political movement not only informed the pro- ing down there. not defining of a people, what provoked argument and dis- cess of negotiation There were many is defining is the forward content from both countries, to the women. Both other girls whose movement toward making but also prolonged and exac- Ms. Park Geun Hye, PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEX BENTHIEN ’16 bottoms flipped in- amends. In the wake of such a erbated existing antagonism. president of South Korea, and The comfort women held stayed over- side out, which were significant event, the LC com- Mr. Shinzo Abe, prime minis- great importance to Koreans night in the station. An in- too swollen and bloody to in- munity should try to capture The main dispute was wheth- ter of Japan, were so eager to and had been one of the most dividual woman was forced ject any needles.” the importance of atonement er the apology was sufficient forge an agreement in the year painful legacies of Japan’s co- to take care of roughly 30-40 Her hardship is simply un- and strive to be their best-self to alleviate the hardship that 2015, the 50th anniversary lonial rule of Korea, which soldiers a day; such harsh imaginable to us. She was as mature human beings. the victims of war crime had of the peace treaty and 70th lasted for 30 years. The late schedule did not allow women only a 17-year old girl invol-

A More Diverse Diversity by Lauren Hinton ’17 world of business, sports, is very common to think that ABC’s political drama, Scan- felt she needed to be loyal face value assumptions say Contributor education and politics; we because I am of this race, I dal. Following the national and joined in behind the yel- very little about identity. need more diversity. Col- need to look like, think like, upset of the cases of Michael low tape demanding no more Louisa Gao ’17 specifically Martin Luther King, Jr. leges need more diversity on dress like, or behave like the Brown and Eric Garner, the black lives under attack. noted an activity in which Day falls very appropriately their campuses. The biggest other members in my racial actors and producers of the they were asked to place in January, a time for re- corporations in the world community. That I must re- show aired an episode en- Furthermore, Loomis stu- themselves around the room flection of the year past as need more diverse leader- main loyal and allegiant to titled, “The Lawn Chair”; in dents who returned from a depending on their degree well as a projection of our ship because it is established those who look like me or this episode a black father leadership conference deal- of agreement with a certain hopes for the coming year. that the presence of minori- have the same sexual orien- is featured demanding an- ing with ideas in diversity statement. They all respond- Every year our community ties brings new thought as tation, etc. Staying united swers regarding his newly- leadership brought back ed to the same statement and and our country strive to well as change. The current and representing our minor- deceased teenage son, shot new perspectives regarding could see how many differ- appreciate his words and American mindset supports ity is a necessity. I am my and killed in a lawn chair by the outlooks of all. Every- ent views were among them. expand upon them, giving that diversity, through mi- minority first, me second. the weapon of a white police one in this world truly has them new meaning and new norities, can singlehandedly In these thoughts therein, lie officer. The protagonist of a unique outlook. The sexu- Loomis Chaffee has made, depth. Through the emotion, add depth and light to our the realities of the ideals of the series, Olivia, a savvy, alities, religions, genders, and succeeded in, the effort hardship, and determination world. To gain new perspec- diversity. intellectual, and articulate ethnicities, etc. with which to make our school diverse of our country to right the tive truthfully depends upon black woman, arrived at the different people identify are and accepting. Dr. Maura wrongs of our past constant- our community’s ability to The world of pop culture crime scene and immediately most often not seen through Cullen offered us a metaphor ly comes the word diversity, use our diversity, to under- and media has also touched felt pressure to partake in physical appearance. Stu- in her powerful convocation, and with that, the knowledge stand the meaning of being on the pressure of minori- protest and the chanting of dents from the conference expressing that we need not of new perspectives’ abili- a minority, and to allow it ties, to believe based on what slogans. The other protest- explained a silent exercise step on one another to step ties to change the nature and to expand our character and I am rather than who I am. ers denounced and shamed they participated in where up. It is time we, as students, character of our world. beliefs. An example prominent to her for not showing outrage, the 1,600 students shared continue the effort to be who me and personally reflection and, in their eyes, not being which minorities they iden- we are rather than what we It is heard throughout the In diverse environments, it provoking was an episode of a real black person. She then tified as, truly showing how are.

Korean Tensions Let’s Talk About Sex, LC by Akash Cha- making capabilities all together. nitude is not equivalent to what by Liam Scott ’19 er(Part to yourself. 2) where it’s normalized to dalavada ’18 If North Korea is to be believed, a hydrogen bomb would regis- Contributor LS: What’s the biggest calls another out on disre- Staff Writer it has only served to renew the ter. South Korea and Japan also sex related problem facing spectful language, and with global campaign against North reported that they have not yet Cindy Pierce is a social youth today and what do a family feel people are less The Korean Peninsula has Korea’s military aspirations. found any traces of radiation. sexuality educator who you think is the solution? likely to mistreat others. been rife with tension for several Even China, one of North Ko- Regardless of the skepticism goes around the country to CP: The biggest problem LS: How do you define a decades. Since the conclusion of rea’s few allies, denounced the whether North Korea tested a colleges and high schools is not having realistic ex- healthy sexual identity? the Korean War in 1953, several nuclear test. hydrogen bomb, the fact remains in order to educate students pectations and the solution CP: Be true to yourself, futile attempts have been made Following this event, various that it detonated some sort of ex- on how to journey through is to have open dialogue you can share that with the by several different parties to North Korean media outlets re- plosive capable of registering as the complicated sexual cul- with people who get it; you people around you, parents, reconcile North and South Ko- ported that the test had been “a an earthquake. This significantly ture that we are living in. have great staff members peers, and a small handful rea, and sporadic clashes contin- complete success and…self-de- ratchets up the tension in the re- Last week amid her very here who are willing to talk of friends who are with you ue between the democratic south fensive measure taken by North gion. CBS News Senior National busy schedule, I was able to about it and who get it. and defend you if you are and the communist north. Prog- Korea to defend its right to live Security Analyst Juan Zarate walk and talk with her on LS: In what ways can judged. Keep learning and ress in the region has arrived at a in the face of the nuclear threats puts it succinctly, “This is a re- do research. Overall particularly wide impasse ally unstable regime, be true, true, true to especially since North one whose leadership yourself. Korea had started devel- we really don’t under- LS: Why did you oping its nuclear weap- stand, that really pres- split freshmen from ons program. ents a risk not just to the other classes? The threat of a North peace on the Korean CP: Ninth graders Korean regime with nu- Peninsula, not just to need the message, but clear weapons has been South Korea or even the other grades need of grave concern to many neighbors like Japan, a slightly different countries in the world. but also potentially to one that the fresh- According to the United the United States.” men cannot neces- States Geological Sur- If the United Na- sarily handle. The vey, the recent hydrogen tions enforces a new freshmen message is bomb reported to have round of sanctions watered-down. Se- been tested on January 6, against North Korea as niors and PGs need 2016, just 30 miles north- a result of its renewed a more graphic out- west of Kilju City, was aggressions, will they look, such as more measured to have caused work? Years of puni- stress on porn, be- a magnitude of 5.1 earth- tive economic policies PHOTO COURTESY OF LC COMMUNICATIONS cause they are going quake. have failed to dissuade the way from the convo- young off to college. It has been common the DPRK’s focus on cation to her lunch in the people help to change knowledge that North its military. A CNN ar- Parton Room with student their peer group to have a Ultimately, Cindy Pierce AP IMAGE/ANH YOUNG-JOON Korea has been pursu- ticle by Greg Botelho leaders. Here is the gist of healthier sexual outlook thinks that facilitating ing nuclear capabilities for many and blackmail by the United and Euan McKirdy on January 8 our conversation: that involves more mean- more discussion about this years. Though many govern- States and to guarantee the se- documents that North Korea has ingful connections? topic will help us here at ments around the world have not curity of the Korean Peninsula.” a huge army of 1.2 million active LS: What’s the number CP: Not putting pressure Loomis create a commu- reacted much since the begin- Many analysts have met media soldiers plus 7.7 million more in one message that you want on each other to engage nity with a healthier sexual ning of these endeavors, most, if reports, such as this one, of a reserves in a country of 25 mil- us to walk away with? in sex and to respect each culture, that does not judge not all of them, are against North hydrogen bomb test with skep- lion people. A nuclear North CP: My number one mes- other’s choices to take their others for their decisions, Korea’s possession and testing ticism. Norsar, a Norway-based Korea, with its army, poses an sage is to slow down, take time and respect those who or pressure others into par- of nuclear weapons, and many group that monitors nuclear extraordinary threat for South your time, keep your inten- don’t take their time; create ticipating in whatever the also doubt the country’s bomb- tests, noted that the blast mag- Korea, Japan and the world. tions in check, and be kind- strong sense of comradery “norm” is. Let’s get started. Loomis Chaffee Log OPINION DECEMBER JANUARY 16, 29, 2015 2016 PAGE 3 The New Schedule: What to Expect by James Doar ’17 pus is that we don’t have a ing to turn off their lights one’s best self can be en- fore presenting his recom- hour long community Opinions Editor schedule that works. Our but also finish their home- grained into our everyday mendations, priorities for free every day other than schedule is designed for an work.” The homework is- routine. He designed three change, and new schedule Wednesday. It also in- On Friday, January 15, eleven-day cycle, and we sue also contributes to a schedules without Satur- options. cludes a 40-minute lunch almost all of the faculty only have Saturday classes significant lack of sleep, day classes, which could Dr. Smyth recommended period, passing time in- attended an arduous, ex- once a month on average.” also clearly indicated on be added at the discretion two hours of homework per cluded. hausting, yet very impor- This imbalance leads to the health survey. These of the administration to night and aims to accom- The third and final op- tant meeting regarding the uneven time among peri- flaws led faculty and ad- allocate equal class time to plish this through changes tion presented is wildly schedule changes expected ods, resulting in special ministrators to request all periods. to both school policy and different from the other to take place next year. equity days and what Mr. several new schedule op- But faculty and admin- the schedule. He acknowl- options as well as our cur- The meeting took about Matlack calls, “the worst tions. istration certainly weren’t edged the stressful pe- rent schedule, and frankly, four hours, and news of its solution…except it’s better Dr. Bryan Smyth, sched- the only ones Dr. Smyth riod between Thanksgiv- is an unlikely choice for length was met with some than all the others.” ule consultant of Indepen- was concerned with. In ing and Christmas, and Dr. Culbert and the deans. hesitation among faculty Numerous minor flaws dent School Management fact, Mr. Matlack ex- recommended addressing It features only two long members. in the current sched- (ISM), aimed to help re- plained, “One of the most that issue through further classes a day and each tri- Our current schedule is ule affect student life as solve these issues. ISM important bodies during scheduling changes. mester the classes switch. already quite advanced, well. The lunch period has helped thousands of Dr. Smyth’s visit was a fo- The first of Dr. Smyth’s It is known as the true tri- providing a good balance feels like a feeding frenzy schools construct their cus group of 15 students proposed schedules in- mester and is more popu- between teaching, com- rather than the brief, re- daily schedules for over 40 whom he met with for a cludes five periods per day lar among colleges. munity, and athletic time laxing break it’s intended years, using modern brain full hour.” During their with three 80-minute pe- Whichever option we during a well-paced day. to be. The LC Health Sur- science and education data meeting he gathered their riods, and two 45-minute choose, we can only hope Our rotation of periods is vey revealed that students to determine a unique input and concerns regard- periods. This option al- that our investment in another progressive trait are experiencing alarm- schedule that will satisfy ing workload, stress, and lows for a 35-minute lunch ISM Consultation will be that has contributed to the ingly high levels of stress the entire community. The other components of a new period including passing worthwhile and we can fi- schedule’s success in the due to large amounts of Loomis Chaffee mission schedule. Dr. Smyth spent time and is the most simi- nally find a long-term fix past. homework. Mr. Matlack statement was kept at the a week on campus thor- lar to our current sched- for our schedule. The suc- Unfortunately, as Dean explained how under- forefront of Dr. Smyth’s oughly analyzing Loomis’s ule. cess of Dr. Smyth and the of Faculty Andrew Mat- classmen in particular are mind while designing identity in a holistic man- The second option in- administration’s efforts lack explained, “The “stuck between a rock and scheduling options so that ner, taking in all different cludes four 75-minute will be measured in due worst-kept secret on cam- a hard place, between hav- the common good and aspects of our school be- classes per day, with one time.

After the Island: Alumni Interviews

by Gloria Yi ’17 and first to decide what research for Dianareal policy intervention. Farrell broad range of stakeholders,‘83 employed or people who are things. I think that the world Jamie Lee ’17 we’re going to do, then to We would’ve been so eager everything from the media idle under the labor force. I is full of knowledge and we News Editors build a team with a wide to have more of this kind of (who obviously influence would say that’s one indica- live in an age where what range of [skillsets], and fi- data to say how do we re- the topics getting discussed) tor we are in good shape, and we’re doing is just blossom- Diana Farrell is the found- nally to be a spokesperson spond to the housing crisis, to direct discussions with could do better. We’ve seen ing for economics, for biol- ing President and Chief Ex- for the team’s findings, and how to respond to the job economic policy makers and many aspects of production ogy, for computer science, ecutive Officer of the JPMor- subsequently get the infor- loss crisis, how to respond to sometimes beyond economic would be good. We’ve had for almost any field. Between gan Chase Institute, a global mation out to our clients. the pockets of really hard-hit policy, with leaders gover- positive GDP for the last the opportunities for people think tank that helps advise areas. But that data didn’t re- nors, and mayors. In some thirteen and fourteen quar- who are willing to stay en- leaders in a variety of profes- So with the surge in new ally exist. So we’re trying to sense, it depends on what ters, but frankly following gaged and stay learning are sions in making economic technology over the past de- build a real contribution in the subject matter is. For in- recession, it could’ve been extraordinary, I think most decisions for both the good cade or two, would I be cor- that regard. stance, for our recent report a little bit stronger. There students at Loomis Chaffee of the company and the pub- rect in assuming the data you on gas prices, we pick our are many of these ways you would really fit that mold. lic. She was an economic ad- collect has become progres- How would you determine audiences very much based can tell, relative to other viser in President Obama’s sively more current? kind of information to pro- on who we think the infor- countries, the U.S. is a very Could you tell us about cabinet from 2009 to 2011, an DF: Exactly. Real time live vide to certain policy makers, mation is going to be impor- strong engine of innovation some fond memories you have experience that Ms. Farrell transactions that I charac- how to filter out necessary in- tant. And for the additional and productivity and I’m of being a student at Loomis draws on in sorting relevant terize as naturally occurring formation from those of less- question of how we identify ultimately pretty optimistic and how that connects to who data at JPMorgan, and then phenomenon. A lot of tradi- er value to a company, how these data from person to about it, but are certainly you are today? dispersing it to those seeking tional data sources, you go would you personalize these person: It’s very important many areas the economy can A: A good Loomis Chaffee the organization’s help. Ms. out and ask people or you information? to protect privacy and con- improve a lot. We wouldn’t experience...there are many! Farrell has a B.A. from Wes- estimate what’s happening A: There are couple differ- fidentiality. There are very be satisfied just comparing I’ll tell you one, which was leyan University, and earned as opposed to just observing ent portions. First is how we strict protocols (all of them our economy to other econo- that I went to a good school her M.B.A. at Harvard Busi- real-time transactions you decide which research we’re in detail, available on our mies because we want to do before I got to Loomis (I ness School. She has been in can track consistent basis going to do and therefore de- website) and it’s something well in our own right; we’re started here as a 10th grader), constant contact with the Is- over time. termining what kind of data we take very seriously. still growing in population. and frankly I would have said land over the past few years, I think it’s a mixed at the time I showed up, that most recently delivering the story. I ultimately I knew how to write. I was commencement address for think that the U.S. quite taken aback. (laughter) the Class of 2014. is very resilient in I turned in my first English --- many dimensions, paper as a sophomore and Could you give us a brief but we haven’t got a grade I’ve never actu- description of what you do as quite gained full ally seen on any paper that a chief executive officer of the momentum rela- I’ve written before. And then JPMorgan Chase Institute? tive to peers before my English teacher sat me the recession. down and showed me, this A: Well, JPMorgan Chase is just a bunch of sentences Institute is a global think What do you strung together, but this, this tank dedicated to delivering think the situation is what a good paper looks data [and] expert analysis looks like for stu- like. It was really transforma- [of that data] into the public dents who are just tive because then I got three domain, for the public good. graduating from years of Loomis to improve Like many economic think college and are on it, but it’s been such an tanks, its [goal is] to get a looking for jobs? extraordinary part of every- pulse on the economy. What A: Well I think thing I’ve done in life, hav- we aspire to create is the next that it’s much bet- ing good writing and com- generation of economic re- ter than it was un- munication skills. But still, I search. We’re taking big data, til several years remember the day with this and very modern technol- ago so that’s good paper...I couldn’t believe he ogy platforms, and applying news, and it is didn’t think I could write be- [a growing knowledge bank getting stronger. cause I thought I knew how of] behavioral economics Particularly stu- to write, but in fact I didn’t! to JPMorgan Chase’s day to dents coming out So that’s one very good expe- day activity in the economy. of college with the rience. [The institute] is trying to COURTESY DIANA FARRELL ‘83 kind of training I have so many good ones get away from the traditional we’re going to bring in. We’re from Loomis and col- I have later come to realize economic models that as- Do you work a lot in policy trying to find areas where As you’ve mentioned ear- leges Loomis sends its kids with certain connections I sume the behavior of rational after gathering all this data? the window that JPMorgan lier, the data collection gives to, there are a lot of oppor- made back then. I had a fab- people, but rather ones that DF: We’re trying to create has on the world is particu- us a pulse on our economy. tunities but it’s pretty clear ulous philosophy class that reflect what we actually ob- data that provides a good larly interesting. So, if you What do you see in the future that they require a college really opened up my eyes to serve people doing. If we re- pulse on the economy and think about the U.S. house- for economic recovery in our degree, that’s a very signifi- how important it is to think ally want to understand what we’re trying to translate the hold sector, individuals in country? cant protection against un- about issues, not just from individual spending patterns analysis and insight we can the US, the Chase service A: Well I think that we are employment. It requires a your own perspective, but are, instead of trying to ag- derive from that data to be set of activities touches 50% fortunate in the U.S., relative broad set of skills beyond constantly putting yourself gregate surveys as many tra- relevant to policymakers, to of US households, so that’s a to many countries around the schooling skills, which in the shoes of other people ditional data sources do, we business leaders, even to in- pretty unique window. We’re the world, that despite hav- are often called leadership to understand the situation. analyze anonymized, de- dividuals, so they can make having our day in which we ing gone through a very very skills, just having experience That was a pretty mind- personalized transactions. more informed and better can offer credibility to make onerous depression and a and knowing what it’s like to awakening thing as a junior We [ask ourselves], what do choices. And clearly one of contributions. It’s an impor- devastating economy for a wake up in the morning and in high school. I’ve walked people actually spend their biggest opportunities is for tant mission, that better in- while, we see many positive be committed to something that with my whole life. It’s money on? We build spend- policy. As you may know I sight we have leads to better signs, and we have now un- and deliver results. Many made me a better manager, ing models based on credit spent a little over two years decisions we make. That’s employment rates hitting of you all are very diligent a better policy maker, and a card and debit card transac- in the White House as the art, not a science, but ulti- decades, multi-decades, his- about doing great school leader in general, and a bet- tions, and then we offer our economics policy adviser mately that’s one of the excit- torical lows, but we have an work, but also finding op- ter parent, frankly. (laughter) findings to individuals, busi- to the president. It was so ing aspects of the role I have underemployment picture. portunities either at school Lastly, at Loomis I had a lot nesses, and whole sectors of clear during my time there is trying to really ascertain So actively unemployed peo- or during summers to expe- of great friends who taught the market. My role as the how poor and how lagged what the opportunity set is. ple is down to pretty historic rience a little bit of what’s it’s me their values of friendship. present CEO of the think the data were, as we were In terms of to whom we lows but we have a lot of peo- like to be on the ground and tank on any given project is trying to make decisions reach out, we have a very ple who are only part-time be responsible for certain FEATURES Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 4 JANUARYDECEMBER 29, 16, 2016 2015 Celebrating the Dream: MLK Assembly

by Lily Liu ’17 military elements in their purpose of this walk is to cre- some behind, it didn’t matter that warm others.” Hannah girls were blindfolded, Han- Features Editor costumes, Sherly stressed ate awareness of privileges at the end, because all of us McCarthy-Potter ’16, on the nah stressed that as the blind that “Black World War II people have based on race, ended up in the same place, other hand, interprets the dancers helped dancers on While students from other veterans added in a military gender, socioeconomic sta- Loomis,” said Sherly. phones in the final scene as the floor to stand on their schools celebrate Martin Lu- march theme to the sounds, tus, sexual orientation, etc.” As the melody of “this little media and tools of bystand- feet, “we tried to convey that ther King Day with a widely while Motown grooves and says Sydney Steward, “each light of mine, I’m gonna let it ers. “When the dancers are even though we have our own celebrated “sleep in” day, Hip-Hop energy added more question represent some dif- shine” resonate in the gym, videotaping people in the disabilities, we can still help Loomis Chaffee Pelicans hon- entertainment and increased ficulty that one might be ex- dancers with shining phone middle, their nonchalance others.” oured the legacy of the civil the appeal of the art form.” periencing in life. We tried to screens roamed around the represented the prevalent So, why are these perfor- rights leader with a special Speaking about why mances important? Isaac celebration — a festival of the hip pop club per- Guzman, one of the Prism student performances on the formed the step dance, presidents, lend us some of afternoon of January 18th. Aisosa Ede-Osifo lend his opinion of the celebra- Mesmerised by the dances, her opinion. “The step tion. “When I had a school filling the room with “oohs” dance is such an iconic day off, I didn’t think much and “wows”, the astonished dance type of young Af- about [MLK day] other than crowd may wonder, “what rican Americans that it a holiday. But now I truly does the iPhone thing in keeps the boys off the understand his legacy and the dance mean?” “why was street. The complexity why he was so important,” Beaufils ‘shot’ at the end?” In of the dance endows this says Isaac in an interview of an effort to debunk some of dance the power of dis- the Pelican Podcast. Sydney the more abstract meanings cipline. We were trying Steward ’17, another Prism of the performances, I hereby to convey its seriousness president, also elaborated assembled a brief list of my to the audience through on the significance of MLK interpretations of some high- our straight face and performances in the Pod- lights of the celebration. rhythm.” cast interview. “Listening to Remember those cool, PRISM presidents the opinions and perspective “boom boom boom” stomps? called up the volunteers, of others are so important,” That was the step dance per- students with differ- says Sydney, “We hope that formed by the Hip-Pop club ent skin colors, cultural all students of all races feel (aka: the Academy.) Accord- background and life ex- welcome to the event, and we ing to Sherly Francois ’16, periences lined up in hope to convey that Martin one of the organisers of this the middle of the gym. Luther King day is not only performance, “stepping has While the PRISM presi- a celebration through the ra- its beginnings in the early dents asked questions cial lens, but also a humani- African American slave com- such as “have you been tarian lens.“ munity as a means of commu- called ‘gay’ in a deroga- As the old proverb says, nication and keeping hold of tory way” or “have you PHOTO CREDIT: TATIANA LOVERA ’16 “there are a thousand Ham- traditional aspects of the de- felt uncomfortable around address these issues on cam- stage. What do the lets in a thousand eyes.” Al- nied culture. It served mainly someone who has a higher so- pus without targeting the vic- phones represent? Many “bystander” mentality of the though we might have very as a link back to African trib- cioeconomic status than you”, tims of the issues in a pejora- people have different inter- media. By taking the phone different interoperation of al dance, which in many areas students stepped forward and tive way.” Sherly, on the other pretations of its symbol. “The away from the dancers and the performances, we have all was prohibited. Call-and-re- backwards, and transformed hand, elaborated on the visual phone screen, in my opinion, pushing them into the mid- gained a new understanding sponse folk songs helped the the unicent line into a spec- effect of the walk. “The walk symbolizes the ‘little light’ of dle, we propelled these indi- of Doctor King’s legacy, his slaves to survive culturally trum of ladder. Talking about helps the audience to visual- each individual,” says Siyeon viduals to stop standing on ideal, his dream for equal- and to spread word about im- the significance of the walk, ise the social ladder and hin- Kim ’17, one of the members the outside and start taking ity and freedom. Congratula- portant matters, such as the PRISM presidents Sydney drances of different people in of the first dance. “When actions.” When I asked her tions to all performers, and Underground Railroad.” Ex- Steward ’17 and Sherly Fran- the society. Although some these little lights congregate, about the meaning of the happy Martin Luther King plaining why the dancers had cois lend their opinions. “The people are further ahead and they produce a bigger light dance in which half of the week!

We Know You Have Your Own Problems to Solve, But... Please send all submissions to [email protected] with the subject line reading “Problem Column” Congratulations to Will Meng ’16, Louisa Gao ’18, and Alex Lawson ’16 for solving last issues problems. Alex was the only per- son to solve both problems correctly.

The Problem: A New Sign (proposed by Chang Vivatsethachai ’16)

The Math Team is trying to create a new sign for Loomis. After connecting two 3×3 boxes, we got the following design. How many ways can we spell “Loomis Chaffee” if we start from the “L” on the left and follow the lines, only moving up or down diagonally to the right?

Loomis Chaffee’s Dodgeball Dreams Climate Change by Somil Sanghvi ’16 ize their dream. Last De- example, a young boy will of these children, starting by Eugene Kim ’18 is exceptionally warm? Me- Contributor cember, the EVLC club at often just wander the dusty with those in India. The or- Staff Writer teorologist Eric Holthaus Loomis Chaffee sponsored roads of his village, kick- ganization’s charity model? thinks otherwise. In a report, a dodgeball tournament ing rocks aimlessly as he One dollar can educate an he wrote that global climate When some people For those that were on the Is- for a cause that resonated passes farms where emaci- entire village of children change, although not fully re- think of dodgeball, the im- land last year, the brutal mem- deeply with the hearts of all ated men and women, his for a full day. Under this sponsible, has contributed at age of Ben Stiller and Vince ories of a frigid winter have competitors… the children. parents, neighbors, friends, mantra, they have educat- least in part. Although some Vaughn ducking and diving thankfully remained just that. Every day, mil- labor from dawn to dusk. ed over 10 million kids in disagree with the whole idea to win a dodgeball game, A memory. For newer Peli- lions of children across the As he approaches the cen- India since their founda- of man-made climate change, and save their local gym cans from the tropics (Loui- world don’t have access to ter of the village, he may tion. If you think about it, it seems that the scientific from going out of business, siana, Bangkok, Texas, etc.), education. In countries like see buses traveling into the 35 kids can have access to community has come to con- in the movie Dodgeball there’s no reminiscence to South Sudan, Afghanistan, city, away from his village education for a day for the sensus on the fact that it is in- comes to mind. Dodging, compare this lite chill to. Just and India, a typical day in and toward opportunity. same price as you would deed very real and the prob- ducking, dipping, diving, as the irregular weather has the life of a child tends not He looks wistfully as they pay for a bottle of water or lem is very existent. Countries and dodging, they fought caused us to question mother to include such luxuries pass him by, knowing his a pack of gum. So, a few came together in early De- nobly for their cause, deter- nature, so too has it peaked as a formal education. For fate is to never leave his years ago, I, along with cember for the 2015 United mined to find a way to real- the interest of scientists and village, to never be able to Marcus Witherspoon ’16 Nations Climate Change meteorologists, who have se- have an education, to never and a few others, brought Conference in Paris, France. riously begun to investigate have a shot at a better life. Ekal Vidyalaya to Loomis World leaders agreed upon the 70 degree Christmas. This isn’t just the problem in the form of the EVLC a new roadmap to reduce In 5th grade science, we of a few. Over 75 million club. Together, we have greenhouse gas emissions and learned about El Niño, a cli- children worldwide are raised over $1000 in three to adapt to a shifting climate. matic catastrophe which de- confined to this fate every years, through events like Surely, we have no way of livers a significant warming day. From our comfortable dodgeball tournaments and foretelling the future. Last to the Pacific Ocean every homes in America, it can basketball tournaments, year, many came forward to few years. But wait: if the Pa- seem like an issue from and in doing so, have been say that climate change wasn’t cific Ocean is being warmed, another world, a problem able to support tuition for real due to the extremely cold how does that affect New we can’t resolve, but we whole villages in India. winter that New England England, where we are on the need to try. If we were in Even a simple event faced. But this winter doz- other side of the continental their shoes, would we want like a dodgeball tourna- ens of winter records were United States bordering the them to just watch us suf- ment can raise enough broken all across the Eastern Atlantic? The answer to that fer and ignore our plight? money to fund over a year United States, some records questions lies not only in For so many chil- of school for hundreds of dating back to the 1800s. the fact that El Niño drives dren in the developing kids. The scale of impact We don’t know if next year’s up temperatures around the world, attending school is we can make as a school is winter will be warm or cold, globe but also in the fact not an option because their practically limitless, and but it is evident that we must that it forces the jet stream families depend on their we hope that next term, be wary of man-made global of strong, high winds farther ability to work. That was next year, and the rest of warming in the future and to the north. Thus, the winds their reality, and, for a long our lives, the Loomis com- acknowledge how (and hope- that would usually bring time, there was not much munity can continue mak- fully carry out) our every- cold temperatures to New that could change this life- ing small acts of kindness day actions can impact the England are getting forced sentence… that is, until that each student to help environment in either det- closer to the arctic region. Ekal Vidyalaya devised a transform the lives of many. rimental or beneficial ways. But is El Niño the only rea- way to transform the lives PHOTO CREDIT: SOMIL SANGHVI ’16 son that the winter this year Loomis Chaffee Log FEATURES DECEMBER 16, 2015 PAGE 5

Favorite Color: Pink by TatianaBaby Lovera ’16 Pelicans: LC Faculty Kids Favorite Food: Pasta Staff Writer Least Favorite Food: Ham- burger Name: Erin Howe Favorite Hobbies: Singing, Age: 14 Dancing, Acting Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Book: Elsewhere Favorite Food: Pasta When I Grow Up I Want to Favorite Hobbies: Drawing be: Performer on Broadway Favorite Book: I’ll give You Fun Fact: “I’m also an identi- The Sun cal twin!” Favorite Part about being a Favorite Part about being a faculty child: “Skating at the faculty child: “Always being rink” surrounded by a community of friends.” PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIE FIELD Name: Kelly Howe Name: Sophie Field be: A mechanical engineer or Age: 12 Name: Samantha Howe Age: 6 veterinarian Favorite Color: Green Age: 16 Favorite Color: Changes by Fun Fact: I went dog­sledding Favorite Food: Mac And Favorite Color: Light Blue day in Montana when I was two Cheese Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese years old Least Favorite Food: Tomatoes Least Favorite Food: Meatloaf Least Favorite Food: Aspara- Favorite Part about being a Favorite Hobbies: Soccer and Favorite Hobbies: Dancing gus faculty child: “Hanging out Ice Hockey Favorite Book: We Are All Favorite Hobbies: Arts & with the older girls. I love it Favorite Book: The Book Thief Completely Beside Ourselves crafts, playing with Legos, and when students babysit me. I When I Grow Up I Want to When I Grow Up I Want to swimming also love my fellow facbrat be: An Athletic Director be: A Ballet Dancer Favorite Book: The Odd Egg friends!” Fun Fact: “I am an Identical Fun Fact: “I am a junior at When I Grow Up I Want to PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN ZAVISZA Twin” Walnut Hill School For the Name: Hadleigh Zavisza Favorite Part about being a Arts, training to become a bal- Age: 3 faculty child: “Meeting new let dancer” Favorite Color: Pink Name: Waylon Zavisza students” Favorite Part about being a faculty child: “Being a part of Favorite Food: Mac And Age: 1 1/2 Cheese Least Favorite Food: Favorite Color: Blue Name: Cammy Howe a community at a young age Favorite Hobbies: Coloring Favorite Food: Bacon Age: 12 and meeting/knowing many different types of people.” and Drawing Favorite Book: Favorite Hobbies: Playing with I love all books, especially the my hockey sticks and net Frieda B. Series Favorite Book: Room On The When I Grow Up I Want to Broom be: Amommy Fun Fact: I love my Cat Ruthie Fun Fact: I hike in the sum- Favorite Part About Being a mer in Maine with my family Faculty Child: Living across Favorite Part about being a from the playground! faculty child: Living near my friends!

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY FORRESTER CHECK Name: Abby Forrester Age: be: Still deciding 15 Fun Fact: “I have been able OUT OUR Dorm: Ammidon to meet so many cool peo- Favorite Color: Blue ple! My favorite was meet- NEW AND Favorite Food: Sushi ing some tibetan monks, Least Favorite Food: Beets they are amazing people!” Favorite Hobbies: Singing/ Favorite Part about being a IM- Skating faculty child: “ You get the Favorite Book: The Giver best of both day student and PROVED When I Grow Up I Want to boarder worlds.” PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA HOWE Survival Guide: Winter Edition Learning to Skate by Jesse Chapman ’18 a double period, with no where sledding is the best by Jia Yu Cheung ’18 When one of the volunteers kids attempt to stop, and in and Alexa Kim ’18 signs of anyone passing by. thing ever. -AK Staff Writer shouts “Green Light”, every- doing so, some tumble onto Contributors With my frozen locks of hair Tip No. 6: You will never, one bolts forward. A few trip the frigid ice, while others dangling like wind chimes, ever, go wrong with blankets, and fumble over their skates, continue to coast slowly along I resorted to banging on the food, and Netflix on chilly Every Sunday, Loo- while others gracefully glide the ice. Even though some fail Dear Class of 2019, door until a resident of Carter nights (not during study hall, mis hosts the Learn to Skate forward. The competition to stop completely, their am- Room 3 came and let me in. of course!) -AK Clinic, where kids from town is intense as the kids race bitious attitude pushes them As recent graduates of the Don’t ever put yourself in that Tip No. 7: Stock up on your are invited to come learn towards the finish line. When to improve in order to win the “frosh-family,” we would like situation. Phones and IDs, favorite hot beverages. Hot some new skills on the ice. the volunteer suddenly turns next game. to give you our Top 10 tips make those your essentials. chocolate, tea, coffee, hot wa- Little kids, ranging from five back, yelling “Red Light,” the Coaching for the for surviving a frigid winter -AK ter...this warm stuff is magic to ten years old, bundled up Learn to Skate Clinic is an on the Island. Tip No. 4: To avoid wak- to your fingertips and your in their cozy mittens and tiny absolute blast. After every Tip No. 1: On a freezing, ing up earlier than you want belly. -JC beanies, rush into the warmth session, every volunteer icy morning, do not fret over to on a snow day, inform Tip No. 8: Get gloves. Order of the waiting room at the has a highlight to share, the unopened snapchats yourself of the strength of the them on Amazon Prime. beginning of each ice session. a small story to tell. Ev- from your so-dearly-missed snowstorm (via weather app) Steal someone’s (just kid- But once dressed, they enthu- eryone learns something siastically waddle to the front friends whom you have seen the night before. Then, when ding!) Have your parents from the lessons, whether of the gate, impatiently wait- less than 24 hours ago — they you wake up in the morning, send a pair, or buy some from it’s a child learning how ing for the rink to be cleared. can wait! Instead of using instead of getting out of your the store. Someway, some- to do a crossover, or a The skate sessions are those fingers for that signa- bed, check your emails for how, get them! Your non- volunteer admiring a kid’s split into three parts: basic ture tongue out, half face, any notifications of school dried out, warm, soft hands tenacious and persistent warm-up skating around winking, peace sign, chins, delays or snow days. Should will thank you. -AK attitude. There’s always the rink, one-on-one indi- rainbow barf filter or what- such notifications appear, you Tip No. 9: If you shower something fun hap- ever your desirable style of vidual skill training, and pening. Come by next may peacefully go back to in the gym or the rink after finally, small competitions selfie is nowadays, bless those sleep. -JC sports and have to walk Sunday and check it out! poor frozen fingers with the and games. A classic favorite Tip No. 4a: Besides check- through the cold, nasty win- is Red Light Green Light. warmth of your pockets! If ing the weather app for ter air, invest a hat or a coat PHOTO CREDIT: JIA YU CHEUNG’18 you reenact a not-so-elegant snow predictions, check the with a hood. Otherwise, your snippet of a figure skating temperature too! LAYER hair will freeze and break off. routine, just remember...I told UP, PEOPLE. Check the SOLID ICICLES OF HAIR Featured Art Work you so. -AK temperature every morning ARE NOT OKAY! OKAY? Tip No. 2: Be thankful if so that you know how many -JC your work-jobs are indoor layers you will need for the Finally...Tip No. 10: SNOW during the winter season. If day. Layers are great for two DAYS ≠ NO HOMEWORK. ​ you are one of those lucky main reasons: first, you won’t Teachers will assign home- few who have an outdoor sweat like a hog indoors, and work to make up for lost class workjob, please refer to tip second, you won’t freeze your time, so remember to check No. 4 and No.7. May you butt off upon exiting a build- assignments online and your survive this season! -JC ing into the frosty winter air. emails! You should always Tip No. 3: Do NOT — I -JC check these anyway! -JC repeat — do not ever forget Tip No. 5: Snow days are Above are the tips that we your IDs when you exit the truly magical here on the hope can help you survive the dorm! Having showered Island. Take advantage of nasty winter on the Island. moments before, I came them! You can sleep in, wake Stay warm, and good luck back from an intense snug up to a winter wonderland, with school! vacuuming session without have fun on the hills around my ID in hand (of course) the campus (especially those Sincerely, and waited for what felt like leading to the meadows) Jesse and Alexa GRAPHIC BY TRACY KUO ‘18 GRAPHIC BY MARY ANNE PORTO ‘16 AND OLIVIA MCCAUGHEY ‘16 OPINION Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 6 JANUARY DECEMBER 29, 201616, 2015

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MARY ANNE PORTO ’16 Common Journalism Gripes: A Listicle Two schools of Listicles / Buzzfeed-esque In December of 2014, porting, too. I suggest heard. All (tech news, involv- thought used to dominate News / Quizzes / The GIF after the senate released Katie J.M. Baker’s “The Follow Em- ing people), and the sec- the journalism world: 1) + Quote Combo a summary of the CIA’s Accused,” about those ac- ily Nussbaum (she writes ond season of Serial (the the old school, with strict “enhanced interrogation cused of sexual assault on about TV shows for The sequel to this year’s all adherence to fact check- The founder and program,” VICE news college campuses, to see New Yorker, but also school “read”). ing, copy editing, and CEO of BuzzFeed once published an illustrated how powerful and insight- tweets about the roles of Current event proof reading, making compared his website to listicle called “An Illus- ful Buzzfeed journalism race, gender, and sexual- awareness and media lit- sure that journalists knew “sitting at a street cafe in trated A to Z of Torture,” can be! ity on TV). eracy aren’t issues that as much as they could Paris,” where “you have which some thought the uniquely affect teenag- before releasing their in- a copy of Sartre’s ‘Being progressive report was Social Media Podcasts ers. Also, as much as we formation to their readers and Nothingness,’ a copy important and compel- are being polluted, we in official, style-guided, of Le Monde, the newspa- ling, while others found I got a Twitter over I listen to so many are simultaneously ben- publications, and 2) a per, and next to you, as is the piece insensitive. I the summer mostly to be podcasts, though not so efitting from the digital newer ideology that came often the case in Paris, is a do think that the way able to more closely fol- much for day-to-day cur- age. The democratiza- with the emerging digital cute dog. You read philos- Buzzfeed is arranged and low political news, be- rent events; I don’t think tion of journalism is an landscape, where infor- ophy; you read the news; its use of native ads make cause election news is that audio emissions are overall beneficial thing; mation is democratically you pet the dog. You don’t the experience feel inau- constantly happening, the best way to receive we are increasing our un- disseminated quickly, and become stupid when you thentic, and make me feel and I thought it would be up-to-date news, simply derstanding of the world, any errors are corrected are petting the dog. You a little uncomfortable; the best way to catch up. because production in- empathizing with those by readers (online, ev- are just being human!” I’m not sure how well I think Twitter is amaz- creases the turnover time. who have been systemati- eryone can be an editor). I don’t think the kitten videos and foreign ing, and as much as there Instead, I listen to very cally silenced in the past, Now, though, increas- problem lies in the variety policy can comfortably fit is criticism of its not-al- heavily-reported long- and challenging our now ingly, the two worlds are of entertainment and in- together on one web page. ways-fact-checked, infor- form stories. multi-faceted ideals. converging. formation available com- Buzzfeed doesn’t mation, I praise its abil- For starters, lis- ing from one source (s/o only do listicles, though; ity to make historically ten to 99% Invisible (art to the Melange!), though. they do Real News Re- oppressed voices more and design stories), Reply

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The Nation’s Response Is Mad Max Feminist to Violence The ironic reality or perform detailed back- lowed a substance-control- Soon after the Propaganda? re- Fury Road centers upon from the feminism club in lies within the idea that the ground checks. Working to ling individual to acquire a lease of Mad Max: Fury the freedom of Immortan an attempt to remove them- weapons we use to ensure expand the amount of back- gun and take the lives of 9 Road, the internet was Joe’s five wives, his women selves from the toxicity that our safety are now being ground checks to make sure people in a predominantly flooded with reviews that selected for breeding. The the cause has obtained. For used to threaten it. Guns, that felons and other un- black church in Charles- bashed George Miller for film was exciting and filled many students, being a part a controversy in America authorized people are un- ton, South Carolina. If turning the beloved series with extravagant explosions of the feminism club is a for decades, have finally re- able to acquire guns should Bush took into account the into “feminist propaganda.” and fanfare, but lacked any joke, it’s embarrassing. vealed the true ex- countless lives that The film was also praised feminist ideologies that Yes, being a part of the fem- tent of their power have been unjust- for a refreshing story told shook my core and single- inism club is embarrassing. in 2015. The mass ly lost, the dam- through brilliant imagery handedly dismantled the I’m embarrassed to cross shootings in both age that shooters and cinematography. As patriarchy. Yes, women do names off of emails because San Bernardino have done to the Presidents of the Loomis not want to be the property students “were signed up as Starting from rights of families Chaffee Feminism Club, of gross old men who send a joke.” I’m embarrassed to the mass shoot- and the victims Lula Gallipoli ’16 and I their sons off to war; was have my club members hide ings in San Ber- themselves, he, jumped on the chance to this the idea that shocked their participation from nardino, where 14 along with others utilize this incredible fea- and enraged Mad Max their friends. I’m embar- people were shot who share a simi- ture film as a means for fans? Was this tale of basic rassed to face the brunt of and killed, to the lar mindset, would furthering the school-wide human rights too much for angry emails, jokes, and be Charleston Church realize that the shooting in South implementation of Carolina where 9 more background people were shot checks is not bur- and killed, 2015 dening, but ben- has seen more eficial. According mass shootings to a Pew survey than the amount conducted in 2014, of days in the year. Republicans are This has more than twice as likely than ever caught the at- Democrats to be tention of the na- members of a gun- tion and President owning house- Barack Obama. hold. This would On Tues- most likely explain day January 5th, Bush’s opposition Obama announced to Obama’s plan. a new set of execu- Overall, Obama’s proto- tive actions that PHOTO COURTESY OF PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS would tighten the cols and responses restrictions on both buy- come as to severe gun usage ing and selling guns. In this common sense; however, have proven to garner great passionate speech, Obama this call to action has been attention from the nation was nearly driven to tears met with a lot of opposition. as a whole. Such proposals as he spoke of the merciless Jeb Bush, a leading republi- of radical change have ral- shooting at Sandy Hook. can candidate in the presi- lied both positive and nega- With acts of mass murder dential election, has re- tive responses. However, we conversation on feminism. the famed Mad Max series? the poster child for femi- and shootings becoming sponded directly to Obama’s strongly believe that this is The Film Forum’s show- Feminism is honestly the nism on campus. When more and more frequently plan stating that requiring a necessary measure, in re- ing of Mad Max: Fury Road most innocent and freeing you’re president of the fem- around the US, the issue of background checks would sponse to all the misusages, was my first time seeing the ideology in the world, and inism club, you can’t hide gun control has developed infringe on the rights of whether they are mass- film, and while I was ex- yet the word has become behind anyone and deny into a very controversial someone “selling a gun out shootings or homicide, tremely refreshed by a stor- toxic. Movies that portray the fact that you believe in topic – which it shouldn’t be. of their collection, a one off which would ensure the yline that wasn’t dominated women as real, complex equality for both genders. One of the main focal points gun.” Clearly, Bush is igno- safety of America’s civilians. by a white-male protago- characters are “edgy” and Lula and I chose Mad Max in Obama’s speech was the rant of the numerous shoot- Such a grandiose law that nist, I was shocked by the boasting propaganda, while in an attempt to normal- “gun show loophole”, which ings plaguing our country, would restrict a multitude lack of “crazy feminism” Beyonce makes a brave ize the subject and get the zeroed in on private sellers one of which was due to the of usages of guns would and instead ideas of basic stand taking on the scary campus to start using the who were not required to current faulty background surely prove to maintain the human rights. title of “feminist.” Even on “F” word a little more. keep a formal sales record check system, which al- safe usage of guns. The plot of Mad Max: campus, students shy away MELANGE Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 7 DECEMBER 16, 2015 JANUARY 29, 2016 Best Movies of 2015: 10 Interviews We’d Like To See Them Before They’re Gone See In 2016 Rachel Walsh ’17 Force Awakens, and he to be an inventor dissolve they throw one final high Log Staff Staff Writer did an excellent job with between her mediocre job school house party, allow- keeping it consistent with and caring for her family. ing life-long loser Maura 1. Michael Cera and Ben Carson (who’s In 2015, hundreds of the previous episodes. The One day, while clean- to experience sophomoric asleep) movies on the big screen familiar faces of Harrison ing up one of the many fun, and giving both sisters made us laugh, cry, fear, Ford and Carrie Fisher messes created by her a night to let go of their 2. Joe Biden and an ice cream cone and celebrate, from the once again breathed life family, Joy gets the idea harsh realities. Their final closure of the Hunger into Han Solo and Princess for a revolutionary, self- party includes rock-climb- 3. Stephen Avery and Carly Rae Jepsen Games, to the exciting Leia, but added on a years wringing mop. Through ing the fireplace, getting continuation of the Jurassic to their age, and allowed many hardships, Joy jumps completely trashed, and 4. Anthony Weiner and Sam Cox Park series, to eye-opening the new cast to represent through hoop after hoop a surprise cameo from films such as Spotlight and the next Jedi generation, to make her dream come JOHN CENA. The dy- 5. John Cena and Condoleezza Rice influential animations like which includes many new true. This biographical namic-duo of Tina Fey and Inside Out. New heroes interesting faces, such as drama also contains some Amy Poehler play off each 6. Hunter S. Thompson and Joseph Sta- were born, such as Paul aspiring Darth Vader Kylo comedy through JLaw’s other perfectly, but a few lin Rudd’s Antman, and old Ren, scavenger Rey, and witty humor paired with friends join them as well. favorites, like in Avengers: good-guy stormtrooper Robert De Niro’s absurdly Former SNL cast mem- 7. DJ Khaled and Jeb Bush Age of Ultron, came back Finn. With a similar story- humorous portrayal of bers Maya Rudolph and to save the world again. line, the movie paid hom- Rudy Mangano. However, Rachel Dratch accompany 8. Shakira and the cast of Sharknado We also celebrated another age to its predecessors, the best part about Joy is their friends, in addition James Bond movie, Spec- as the continuous battle how empowering the film to Chris Parnell and Jon 9. Barbara Walters and Attila the Hun tre, along with the seventh between good and evil is. Through Joy’s struggles Glaser, cast members from Fast and Furious. While so prevails for the children of she always perseveres, and 30 Rock and Parks and 10. Morgan Freeman and Yuna Kim many fantastic films came the original, beloved cast. as the last scene closes Recreation. Kate McKin- out in 2015, it seemed For anybody who has seen with the song “I Feel Free” non and Bobby Moynihan that a bulk of them graced Lucas’s Star Wars films, by Cream, you’ll leave the of the current SNL cast theaters over the Winter the new installment is a theater feeling like you can also make comedic ap- break. A various plethora must see and a fantastic conquer the world. pearances to make the film of movies ranging from the continuation of the long If you’re looking for a even funnier. Sisters is fact-based story of The Big lasting story. lighthearted movie, one laugh out loud funny, and Short to the newest Will Jennifer Lawrence without too much action or seeing it once will make Ferrell comedy, Daddy’s has been nominated for suspense, Sisters provides you want to see it again. Home, offered fantastic an Oscar and received a hilarious break from the As we close in on Oscar cinematic experiences. a Golden Globe in her real world. The movie fo- season (nominees were Some of these movies have Academy Award nomi- cuses on two adult sisters, just announced last week!) since moved out of the nated film Joy. Joy fol- Kate and Maura, played by the best movies of the theaters, but some films lows the story of a young Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, year will be in theaters, still remain. single mother, Joy, and who are ordered by their OnDemand, and available One of those films still is narrated by her grand- parents to clean out their on Netflix, so make sure in theaters is Star Wars. mother, one of the only rooms before selling their you take advantage of the J.J. Abrams revived the normal members of the childhood home. The opportunity to see all the series with the seventh family, who has watched girls begrudgingly obey, great films. her granddaughter’s dream but while back at home, installment, Star Wars: The GRAPHIC BY MADDEN ALEIA ‘16 To my dearest love, Oscar How to Make a Murderer Sarah Gyurina ’18 Grace Smith ’18 Contributor Contributor

To my dearest love, Oscar Steven Avery was sen- because of his general tenced to 18 years in prison mannerisms. After multiple in 1985. He was released suspicious stumbles by the I can’t stop thinking of your golden touch in March 2003 when DNA Manitowoc County police- Could not my countless years of toil win me testing matched with the men, Steven Avery began much? actual rapist, Gregory Al- to look innocent. Avery’s len. nephew Brendan Dassey I’ve placed you on a platform in my mind One sunny day in Wis- was suddenly brought in That I’ll know where to keep you when you’re consin, a woman named for questioning. Close fam- mine. Penny Beerntsen went for ily members stated that the a run on the beach when a boy struggled with mental few hours later she was re- disabilities. Dassey went to We’re star-crossed lovers- best case scenario, portedly raped, beaten and trial, but with a weak fight maybe nearly killed. Her descrip- to prove his innocence, he ‘Cause god, why else won’t they give you to me? tion of the rapist claimed was sentenced to prison to fit perfectly with Steven without parole. But after- The Academy Awards are coming on full speed Avery, which lead to him wards, evidence showed and the Revenant’s got a good rep, so I hear. being convicted for the that the same types of bone I can only wish that I’ll finally succeed crime. fragments in Avery’s yard After Avery was released were found about 21 miles So maybe, Oscar, this might be our year. in 2003, he filed a 36 mil- from it. His attorneys be- lion dollar lawsuit against lieved the bones in Avery’s I hope to see you soon. Manitowoc County for fire pit were placed there

Leo GRAPHIC BY BENBEN SINGHSANE‘18 mishandling evidence in to frame Avery. Failing to his case. On October 31st, prove him innocent, the 2005, Teresa Halbach went jury voted Steven guilty missing while at the Av- for the murder of young ery’s Auto Salvage. Shortly Teresa Halbach on March Baby Mania after she was reported 8th, 2007. However, in missing, Steven Avery was January 2016, recent Lydia Masri ’16 Boar was born on October as their new joys were around the “baby” for called in for questioning. evidence shows that one of Staff Writer 25th, 2015, coming out of brought into the world. No about a week and docu- On November 11th, Avery the jurors in his trial was a the womb with more hair doubt they were left mildly ment it both with pictures Babies seem to be every- was charged with first- son of the sheriff’s deputy, on his head than his own sleep deprived after long and writing in a journal where on campus this year. degree murder after Te- and another was a wife of a dad has. Next, doubling nights with their newborns that they will transfer Luckily, they all belong to resa’s bone fragments and Manitowoc Clerk. the count, Ms. Ludmila they had to come see into a baby book. By the the teachers. First to have personal items were found After years of closer for Zamah, the Arabic teacher, our shining bright faces mistreatment of these sacs a child this year was the on his property. Friends the Halbach family, Steven gave birth to twins on everyday. Watch out! They of flower I hope each and head of the language de- and family of Avery were Avery filed a new appeal January 7th, 2016, the will most like be soliciting every student has been partment, Ms. Rachel Nis- adamant that Steven was on January 10th, another first of the New Year. The babysitters left and right. dissuaded from the pros- selson, and math teacher innocent, and that authori- shot at his freedom. At- first boy, Saleen Abraham pect of teen pregnancy. If Mr. Adnan Rubai. On Sep- ties were framing him for torney Kathleen Zellner Zamah Usman, was born Some other important ba- the project accomplishes tember 28th, 2015, Anika Teresa’s tragic disappear- announced she would on January 7th at 7:19pm, bies around to address are one thing, I would hope Hila Rubai was born, giv- ance. represent Avery in his up- weighing in at 4 pounds 8 the sacs of flower plaguing It would for sure be that. I ing Raphael a young sister With substantial evi- coming retrial. The Netflix ounces. The second boy, our campus. Developmen- speak for most of the Loo- to play with, and all of us dence, Avery’s attorneys series, “Making A Murder” Yassen Solomon Zamah tal Psychology teachers as- mis population when I say another adorable fac-brat fought hard to prove his based off of Avery’s story, Usman, was born the same signed classes in both fall I am glad this project ends to gawk at. Next to join the innocence. It was known failed to mention crucial day at 8:06pm weighing and winter term to craft soon and I will no longer trend of the incoming ba- that many residents and evidence used against him, in at 5 pounds 14 ounces. a baby out of a generic have to watch my friends’ bies Mr. and Mrs. Charlie specifically, the sheriff’s striking watchers as being All of the aforementioned sac of flower and nylons. sacs of flower and treat Boar’s second child. Julian department disliked him bias towards Avery. families were delighted They are required to carry them like live babies. LOGOPINION SPORTS Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 8 DECEMBER JANUARY 29, 16 2016, 2015 Varsity Hockey Trip to the Alps by Paris Cipollone ’18 Armand to hike up to the by serving off the 20 min- Cipollone said that “the near Bern’s Cathedral to see note against the Zurich Ju- Contributor historic grounds of a WWI utes in penalties and scor- view of the mountains from fireworks and listen to the nior B team in an outdoor site. Additionally, they vis- ing two shorthanded goals, the top of Europe was sec- bells signal a new year. rink and swept them away While many students ited the Olympic Museum and Welch scored his first ond to none and the weather After their time spent in in a 14-1 victory. Three stayed home for the break, in Lausanne Switzerland goal on a breakaway. was perfect. It is something Bern the team traveled to players: Joey Cipollone, the Loomis Chaffee Varsity where earlier on in the day, The boys had time off for I will never forget.” Later Zurich, Switzerland, where Trent DeNuccio, and Mark hockey team traveled to Amatetti, scored hat tricks, Switzerland. The trip was and defensemen John Fiallo ten days long, the first eight scored his first goal of the spent in the capital city of season. The team got to end Bern and the last two in Zu- their trip watching a pro- rich. In the capital city the fessional game, Bern ver- boys had ample opportunity sus Kloten. Joey Cipollone to explore and bond tight- said, “We played some great er as a team. They learned hockey up in Switzerland about the history of the city against some highly skilled with a guided tour, Bern’s junior teams. It was great to famous Bear Pit, visited the have everyone contributing cathedral, and many more to the team success. This historical landmarks. For trip brought us closer as a their first game they played team and will hopefully give against the Langenthal Ju- us an edge over prep school nior B team and won 6-4. opponents as the season Johnny Barbieri scored the progresses.” The team went game winner and got his 4-0 in Switzerland, and first goal of the season. In they brought a higher level their next game, they faced of physicality to the games the Biel Junior A team and that helped them beat the won 4-2. Trent DeNuccio competition. Switzerland scored his first goal, and was not only a hockey trip, defensemen Michael Green- PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVIA DIONG ‘16 but educational, as the berg performed a plus two. they won 5-3 against the New Year’s Eve, and many that day, many of the boys team bonded together while Not only did the team get Freiburg Junior A team. The decided to visit the Alps. and their families went into they got to visit the Swiss learning about the culture to learn about the capital penalty kill players helped Even though it was a long town to celebrate by gather- National Museum. The boys of Switzerland. city, but they went to Vieil keep the team in the game trip to the mountains, Joey ing with the crowds of locals ended their trip on a high

Managerand being/coloring Spotlight with Maya the games I usually keep the by Grace Dubay ’17 are the best parts of managing book and Deuce takes care of Features Editor hockey. the film.

Boys’ Varsity Hockey - Maya What’s the least rewarding part? Deuce: So our job is basically Earnest and Maddie Ash ME: The cold (and when you making sure that when the girls spill your hot tea all over your- are playing, that’s all they’re What sorts of responsibilities do self because some player shoots doing and that all their focus is you have as managers? at you and scares the crap out on ball. They shouldn’t have to Maya: As managers, we come of you). worry about where their water to practices and games and is coming from or anything like survive in the freezing cold of MA: The least rewarding part is that, because we take care of the the rink. having Mr. Zavisza yell at you water and all the little things (just kidding he says please... like it. Maddie: During practice we fill most of the time)/make fun of water bottles, work the clock, your coloring book. How would you describe your and make sure the team has relationship with the players? everything they need while How time consuming is your Zaire: I was pretty cool with managing not to freeze to job? most of the players before I death. During games I film Maya: It’s a pretty time con- started managing, but now I and Maya runs the clock and suming job, but I love watch- feel like we’ve grown closer as sends out tweets. Although ing hockey and hanging with a squad.

Deuce: I lowkey love the girls.

What’s the best part of manag- ing? Zaire: The best parts about managing are the bus rides and the pregame AP PHOTO/MICHAEL CONROY turn up when I play their College Basketball Update playlist before a home game! by Ben Fu ’16 college basketball court. Recent- pressive 26 points and 6 assists Contributor ly, 15 teams in the Associated a game. At the time of writing, Deuce: Watch- Press (AP) Top 25 have taken Oklahoma sits at 15-2. the L in the past couple weeks. North Carolina comes ing us smack One of the reasons why Just last week, the Georgetown in a close second. 2nd in the these other most of us love sports is the Hoyas (11 wins and 7 losses) NCAA for points per game, this teams. Loomis sheer uncertainty of what every handed Xavier their second loss team has worked well as a unit kind of lacks in season holds. I mean, who could of the season in a thrilling game to generate shots. Marcus Paige, spirit for other have possibly predicted the that would see Georgetown win the leader on the floor for the sports, but not Carolina Panthers of the NFL to by 9. Another major upset oc- Heels, has been a terrific play- PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA HOWE for the Girls progress from a mediocre unit curred in the Oklahoma State- maker in his ability to find open this isn’t a responsibility, we Varsity Basket- to a 15-1 team this past season? No. 3 Kansas matchup. Jawun men. Brice Johnson continues to also enjoy baking and such Maddie, so it’s all worth it in ball team. I literally just came This mercurial nature of sports Evans of State lit up the Jay- astound, pitching in a 39 point, for the weekend games, but if the end. from two games in a row where holds no less true in this cur- hawks for 22 points, 8 assists, 23 rebound performance earlier we’re super lazy we’ll just pick we doubled the other team’s rent college basketball season, and 6 rebounds, further making this month against Florida State. something up and say we made Maddie: It’s pretty time con- score. riddled with numerous upsets the case for himself as one of Despite recently suming because we have to at- and no teams emerging as truly it ourselves. the top freshmen in the country. winning the NCAA National dominant. tend all of the games and show What’s the least rewarding part? ​ Last but not least, No. 19 ranked Championship, Duke has not For starters, five teams How would you describe your up 30 minutes before the game Zaire: The least rewarding part Iowa State outlasted No. 1 been having the best season, ranked number 1 have lost prior relationship with the players? starts. of managing is when I get water ranked Oklahoma, with Georges losing key contributors Jahlil to February. The last time this Maya: We’re all friends, it’s a all over my sweatpants and it Niang pouring in 22 points, Okafor, Tyus Jones, and Justise happened, the year was 1949, fun time (except when they Would you recommend manag- looks like I peed my myself. and Abdel Nader and Monte Winslow. The defending champs when the NCAA comprised of shoot pucks at you during prac- ing hockey? Morris chipping in 20 points are fresh off of a 3 game losing 8 teams and Loomis was years tice for fun). Maya: Only if they are open to Deuce: I’d say the timing of apiece for the Cyclones. Keep streak, suffering losses to Clem- away from even its 50th an- the cold and can deal with the game days, even though it’s not in mind these upsets occurred son, Notre Dame, and Syracuse, niversary. Southern Methodist Maddie: Our relationship with guys’ shenanigans. even that bad. in the same week, only scratch- all of which are unranked in the University, the only remaining the team isn’t as awkward as I ing the surface of a season that AP Top 25. As a result, the Blue undefeated team, isn’t even expected it to be. All of the guys Maddie: I would recommend How time consuming has the job has been, and will be filled with Devils have dropped to 20th in eligible to participate in the are really nice and apprecia- managing hockey to other been? exhilarating underdog victories. the AP rankings. Sophomore postseason come springtime tive of what we do for them. folks ONLY if they have warm Zaire: Pretty time consuming If any team had to guard Grayson Allen has been because of academic fraud and However, some of them sing enough clothing. (I’m currently but football is WAY worse! come out on top of the AP rank- a bright spot in this somewhat unethical conduct. on the bus and it’s incredibly unable to feel my fingers as I ings though, Oklahoma would disappointing season, leading Upsets always prove annoying. type this). Deuce: Unless it’s gameday it’s fit that mold. The Sooners are the Blue Devils in points (20.1), entertaining to watch. Some of like zero. Like I literally have lead by senior guard Buddy assists (3.6), and field goal per- the greatest upsets come on the What’s the best part of manag- Girls’ Varsity Basketball - Zaire time to manage and workout Hield, who is averaging an im- centage (49.2%). ing? Goodwin and Deuce Ford and run and get some personal Maya: The best part is hanging training everyday. out with the guys on the way What sorts of responsibilities Write for the Log! to away games and, of course, do you have as the basketball Would you recommend manag- hanging out with my BFF Mad- managers? ing basketball to other students?​ die! Zaire: As the managers we have Zaire: I would recommend it! Contact to get water before the practices Maddie: Watching the games and dump it out after. During Deuce: Yeah, 100% [email protected]