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COFFEE DELIVERY:How “Jazz Art Java” is Redefining the Café Isabella Epstein ‘16 methods to attain energy. Features Editor Luckily, the creators of this cherished educational in- Every Loomis student stitution knew that lack of knows that the key to sur- sleep would be a common vival and success, other trend for us scholarly folks, than studying and sleep, is and so generously provided caffeine. For some reason us with the SNUG, a place or another, and I know I where our student body speak for everyone when congregates to grab some I say this, twenty-four fuel. But, the lines in the hours in a day is simply not SNUG are often unbearable enough. Whether you have and figuring out the right homework, sports, study- times to go can be tricky. ing, or Netflix to catch up So, I’m here to tell you of on, it seems impossible to this revolutionary idea that accomplish everything on could potentially change your to-do list. However, your life—coffee delivery. there isn’t much any of us can do about it, therefore, (continued on page 5) we must resort to other

THE ONE AND ONLY JULIA SONG ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG After the Island: Pauline Chen ‘82 Sam Cox ‘16 After graduating from where she eventually be- stance on the controversial News Editor Loomis Chaffee in 1982, came a faculty member and topic of end of life treat- Dr. Chen attended Harvard was named the UCLA Out- ment. She writes a regular It would be hard to come University and Northwest- standing Physician of the column for The New York by someone with the cre- ern University’s Feinberg Year. She is author of the Times and lives with her dentials and education that School of Medicine. She New York Times bestseller, husband and twin daugh- Pauline W. Chen, class of completed her surgical Final Exam: A Surgeon’s ters in both Boston and 1982, has acquired over the training at Yale University, Reflections on Mortality. Avignon, France. years. She is not only a sur- the National Cancer Insti- Currently, Dr. Chen sees geon, but also a published tute (National Institutes of patients in the VA Boston (continued on page 3) author and a member of the Health), and the University Healthcare System, and Board of Trustees. of California, Los Angeles, is very verbal about her PHOTO COURTESY OF SYA

Debating the Dress Code Are You Ignorant? Sophie Kaplan ‘15 years, take great pains to cuses on his own school Cherie Yin ‘15 up and flipped through the the state of Connecticut. Managing Editor follow. However, this be- work rather than my al- Managing Editor pages? (By “diverse” I mean socio- ing said, the dress code en- luring collarbone? News- economically, racially, eth- The discussion about croaches on the territory of flash, the dark and dirty Answer these five ques- Now you might be think- nically, religiously, and geo- dress code across the coun- being inherently sexist. thoughts of anonymous tions: ing “why is this important?” graphically.) We also have try is particularly unique If you’ve ever been to boy X are not my concern; #1 What is Ebola? And you might be thinking some of the best technology because though the heated a public school (again, par- and the assertion that I’m #2 What is ISIS? that you are busy and you available to us (computers topic is ubiquitous, it is ticularly, if you happen to somehow responsible for #3 Can you explain do not have time for any of galore, iPads, high-speed rarely discussed beyond the be of the female persua- those thoughts and the ac- Ukraine/Crimea Issue? these. You might be think- internet, etc.—our IT capa- local level. As most people sion) you too remember companying distraction #4 What is happening in ing that as a student at Loo- bilities rival most colleges, know, a dress code is a set the agitating and ridicu- they provide astonishes me Scotland? mis – on an “island” – you in fact), we bring in outside of parameters, either writ- lous mantra, “you can’t beyond all belief. Rather #5 How is the current have ten thousand things speakers, and we routinely ten or implied, that clearly wear [enter innocuous ar- than teach boys to focus relationship between Hong to worry about, but maybe offer a wide variety of op- states what is and is not ticle of clothing here] be- on understanding the qua- Kong and Mainland China? current events are not one portunities to sit down in permitted for students, cause it’s distracting for dratic equation while the of them--they’re just too far small groups and discuss particularly for females, to the boys.” Now, if you’re as ever present reality of my These questions are not away. issues both related to life at wear during the school day. familiar with this phrase exposed shoulders looms easy, we know. However, However, history teacher Loomis and to what’s hap- The definition includes as you are familiar with in the background, girls if you cannot explain the Rachel Engelke finds this pening outside—(PRISM, commonplace guidelines your dominant hand, this are being taught through questions, have you at least statement untenable. the Center for Global Stud- (such as no leggings, thin comes as no shock to you. their adolescent years that heard of them? Have you ies, and the Norton Cen- straps, or denim) that we But for those of you who’ve the bodies they were born ever thought about looking “Loomis has more di- ter for the Common Good as students, familiar with spent your lives at lovely with are something to con- these things up and find out versity than any school in come immediately to mind the routine and embarrass- sheltered private schools, ceal and be ashamed of. As what they are really about? Hartford County and, along as forums that have spon- ing repercussions suffered I’m hoping you now take a girl, I must take pains to Are you aware that The New with Choate and Hotchkiss, sored such dialogues in re- by those who dared infract a pause. Think about it. I ensure the outwards indi- York Times is distributed is arguably among the three cent years). upon these rules during have to change my outfit, cators of my gender around campus? If you are, most diverse and interna- (continued on page 6) our awkward middle school so anonymous boy X fo- (continued on page 7) have you ever picked one tionally-minded schools in Editors’ Picks

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Julia Song ‘15 discusses the new water Are you a decent human being? Sam Cox The boys are taking back Acapella: Glo- Michael Carter ‘15 on behalf of the 2014- filters that were set to become a part of ‘16 discusses proper food-ordering eti- ria Yi ‘17 reports on the newly founded 2015 Log Staff is proud to announce every dorm as a part of the school’s new quette and the unkindness you may not Loomis Chaffee Bass Division, or LCBD, the unveiling of the newly designed Log “2020 Project”. Check it out on page 5. realize you perpetuate...read more inthe as they strive to create a “really chill en- Blog! Read more on Page 2 to find out Writers’ Melange! vironment” for this “really bro thing” why it’s going to rock your world (Tony Lee ‘15). Find out more on page 4. If you see something, say something. Have something you think needs to be written about? Tell us more at [email protected] or at lclogblog.blogspot.com

Printed with soy inks on partially recycled paper. Please recycle this publication. NEWS Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 2 OCTOBER 17, 2014 Will America Go to War? ISIS and Why You Should Care ed States in a difficult po- by Philip Cui ‘15 sition. America has always Business Manager touted the benefits and justice of democracy and freedom, and took great ISIS, or the Islamic State lengths to prove its resolve. of Iraq and Syria, is an America’s national interests Al Qaeda splinter group could be at stake. The in- aimed at consolidating stability that ISIS brings is control in both Syria and undoubtedly dangerous to Iraq. They claim authority the already explosive Mid- over the world’s Muslim dle East. Iraq, in its fragile population, acting as a sort condition, is essentially a of an Islamic papacy with a failed state and could be Caliph at its head. Unlike set back for decades in de- other Al Qaeda, ISIS has velopment. Not to mention engaged directly in try- the various Human Rights ing to build a state with a abuses that this group has stable source of funding in perpetrated, with upwards order to continue its brutal to more than 1000 civilian wars. Whereas Al Qaeda’s deaths. More disturbingly, focus is on bringing terror they have initiated a geno- to other parts of the world cidal campaign against the to bring their message Kurdish Yazidi population. across, ISIS believes estab- All this tells the world that lishing a stable state is the America is either incom- way to eventually bringing petent in finishing what it the world under one Is- started, or that it is a na- lamist government. tion of hypocrite imperial- The Obama administra- ists; take your pick. tion has already consulted On the other hand, it ANGEL FADILA ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG Congress in its decision to would be complete non- aside, the decision to go to to use force in the Libyan vide little in terms of world provide humanitarian as- sense to believe that the war also carries much po- intervention of 2011 and peace or freedom, but they This is not a foe that can sistance for the victims in United States could sim- litical baggage as well. ongoing drone strikes in also cripple the economy be pressured internation- the region, conduct limited ply commit its fearsome The Obama administra- the Middle East. Yet his and make America the ally nor can it be negoti- air strikes against key tar- war machine towards an- tion is by nature reluctant recent public statements world’s laughing stock. The ated with. What is certain gets, and train opposition other foe as if it was a to go to war. Not only has have been seen as slightly only conceivable scenario is that a vast majority of forces to better resist ISIS. bloodhound waiting to be the Democratic Party al- more aggressive than what where the United States Muslims around the world However, the impend- unleashed. There is a rea- ways been the party of so- is expected. This is seen will undoubtedly wage war have no intention of sup- ing question still remains: son the State Department cial service, but also the as a politically dangerous toward ISIS is if it gets at- porting this laughably ex- will the United States go exists, in order to use di- party of relative demilitar- move, suggesting that the tacked domestically com- treme group of terrorist to war? Should the United plomacy to save as much ization. President Obama’s White Houses options are parable to the scale of the who claim to be the center States actually send in sol- blood and treasure as pos- campaign in 2008 prom- running out against the September 11th attacks. of the Islamic world. But diers completely armed sible without losing face. ised to bring “a responsible onslaught of foreign blun- No nation, however small there is little we can do with tanks and an entire The Iraq war alone cost end” to the war in Iraq, and ders and an extremely hos- or peaceful, can possibly to speculate: as President battle fleet? As expected, $1.1 trillion, while initial did so at the end of 2011. tile Congress. stand such an offense if it Obama has put it, “This much of the world is look- expectations was only $100 Thus it would be highly in- The United States will is remotely responsible to is going to be a long term ing at what response the billion. With the protract- appropriate in a political not, and should not, ex- its constituents. But ISIS is project”. We can only hope United States will make. It ed nature to be expected of context to call for another pand its operations in not fool, it would not want the flood gates will not all comes down to what the fighting any foe in the Mid- war. All this does not make combating ISIS. We have to invite such a conflict. open this time. White House believes must dle East, any prediction of the President a man of ap- all seen the end result of Yet there are other ways be done. cost would be grossly un- peasement, as he has dem- America’s wars of interven- the United States can safely This crisis puts the Unit- der estimated. Cost factor onstrated his willingness tion. Not only do they pro- maneuver out of this mess.

by tion, and boom—your writing is in the Log. This way we Michael Carter ‘15 not only get better coverage for all of the events that slip Editor-in-Chief through the cracks around here (see point #1) but you get to put your name on it, too. And who knows? Maybe With the inevitable march of time and the slow, in- the Blog will be your gateway journalism, and before exorable trampling of progress over our traditional ten- you know it you’ll have a front-page opinions piece… dencies towards bleached, ground-up tree sheets, the anything’s possible… Loomis Chaffee Log has decided that yes, it’s time. Time to move on. To explore new realms. To dive into the 3. We’re all in this together. sprawling, strengthening monstrous being that has per- With the Log Blog up and running, we’ve got some vaded our lives and poisoned our minds. Yes–the Log is more great news for you—we can get a whole lot of ma- joining the Internet. terial up there. That means that not only do we get to Just kidding. Kind of. We are joining the Internet, for report to you on StuCo and upcoming events and all sure; we’re finally becoming a part of that vast, unex- sorts of deep stuff, but we also get to publish those post- plainable entity that we spend so much of study hall in- victory sports team selfies, posts on how thrillingly awe- side. But, like, we’re really excited about it. Like, we’re some Family Style dinner was tonight, a who’s who of really pumped. Here’s why: who’s got an art show up in the RAC, and so much more. While our classic paper will continue to grace campus 1. The LOG don’t stop. every other week with the latest op-eds, news articles, Easily the most frustrating part of working for the Log and features–and don’t forget the Mélange!–we’ll be able is that we can’t ever report on current events like daily to get all the little things that we all do that never get newspapers do—it takes four whole days just for the Log attention out to the public! to go from .pdf file to paper, let alone for us to get article ideas created, writers found, hours and hours of layout 4. We’re ALL in this together. executed, et cetera. So when big things happen on cam- I guess I forgot to mention in my last point that not (Write for the Log!!!) pus, we can’t really get around to writing about it until only do we get to write about all y’all, YOU get to write about a week or two later. Lame-o. But with the Log Blog about all y’all! 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Actually though—as a Log Blog reporter you’ll that’s actually really, really sick. go around to a bunch of the happenings on campus, tak- And we deliver! ing awesome pictures, typing up a 4-5 sentence descrip- Check it out at www.226jazz.org Loomis Chaffee Log FEBRUARYOCTOBER 17,1, 2012 2014 PAGE 3 After the Island: Interviews with Alumni Morals in Medicine: Pauline W. Chen ‘82 by Sam Cox ‘16 ing the common good. “Best self” of my mortality, I probably wouldn’t If we can talk with our loved ones loved ones. News Editor and “common good” are easy terms leave my house. On the other hand, about what they want at the end of We can do more than just cure. to throw around, but for me at least, however, when we deny death com- life, what they define as a “digni- We can help our loved ones and our (continued from page 1) incorporating them into my work pletely, we do ourselves a real disser- fied death,” we will be all that more patients by not running away from 1. So, what experiences or peo- and daily life can sometimes be ex- vice. You might even say that we do prepared give that to them when the or denying death, but by being with ple from Loomis, whether that be traordinarily difficult. not allow ourselves to live life fully time comes. We won’t have to won- them until the very end. It’s all about a teacher or a friend or a class, in- Becoming the best doctor one can and as we want to, until the very end. der if that person wanted to have ev- trying to be our best selves. spired you to become a liver trans- be, for example, can mean undertak- Research has shown that the vast ma- erything done or only comfort mea- plant and cancer surgeon? ing years of intensive education and jority of us, 90 percent, will die from sures, to be at home or in a hospital, Read her NYT Blog here: http:// training. A significant chunk of your some kind of chronic illness, and not to have their favorite music playing well.blogs.nytimes.com/category/ Medicine was certainly on my list late teens, 20s and sometimes even from some sort of dramatic “she’s while surrounded by lots of friends doctors/doctors-and-patients/pau- of possible careers when I was at 30s are spent studying, taking stan- alive one minute and now she’s dead” and family or to spend their last days line-chen/ Loomis Chaffee, but so were a lot of dardized exams and working in hos- moment. in silent meditation with just a few other things, like teaching and res- pital wards and clinics. While a lot of taurant critic. It wasn’t until the end that training can be really interesting of my general surgery training – five and fun, it’s a lot of hard work, some- years after medical school – that I times at significant personal and fi- decided to specialize in liver trans- nancial expense. plantation and cancer surgery; and Even after training, being the best it wasn’t until that training was done doctor is not always straightfor- – another four years later – that I de- ward. It’s incredibly difficult telling cided to pursue writing. a young mother that she has a poten- I might not have known what I was tially devastating cancer, operating going to do while I was a student at in the middle of the night, missing Loomis; but I definitely would not your child’s Little League game to have seriously entertained thoughts take care of a patient emergency, and of surgery, liver transplantation, standing by a family who is watching book writing or journalism without their loved one die. my Loomis Chaffee experience. On Similar challenges exist in writ- the Island, I got to learn from some ing and journalism and, I’m guess- of the most extraordinary teachers I ing, in every human endeavor. But would ever come across -- people like the rewards – the contributions to Anne Sbarge, who was my adviser for the common good – that result when all four years, and Jim Rugen. These we’ve managed to come close to be- teachers taught me to write papers, ing our best selves can be incredible. dissect fetal pigs, do calculus and As a writer, I’ve been told that certain analyze history, but more important- articles or my book have sustained ly they taught me to think broadly, people through their own challeng- fearlessly, without constraints. They es or allowed them to see the world gave me the personal confidence and in a different way. And as a doctor, intellectual tools that allowed me to I’ve saved a few lives and been able believe that there was such a thing to offer comfort to patients and their as my “best self” and that that self families during difficult times. I con- could make a real contribution to sider myself pretty fortunate to have “the common good.” been able to do those things. It wasn’t easy for me. Or for my teachers, I am guessing. I was far 3. Lastly, I know you are very out- from remarkable as a freshman – I spoken about End of Life treatment had abysmal SSAT scores, no out- and how it is dealt with. Could you standing extracurricular accom- elaborate upon and explain both plishments to speak of and didn’t sides of this very controversial but even know that my papers needed important debate. to have a thesis statement. But Loo- Over the last 50 years, medicine mis Chaffee has always had this in- has made tremendous strides in credible environment, one created terms of treatment. Diseases that by the founders and sustained and were formerly life sentences are now nurtured by generations of students, something we can take care of, and staff, administration and particular- that has given a lot of people real ly teachers. It’s an environment that hope. In liver transplantation, for is all about supporting each person’s example, we see patients with end- search for his or her “best self,” then stage liver disease who are truly at using that best self to contribute to death’s door. But when we transplant the “common good.” them, we can offer them what we call in the transplant business “the gift of 2. What is one of the biggest obsta- life.” It’s pretty incredible to be able cles you have faced, whether during to do that for a fellow human being. your time as a doctor or during your The problem is that with so many training, and how did your experi- medical advances and cures, it be- ences at Loomis help you overcome comes easy to forget that we will all it. die, that mortality is an essential I think that one of the biggest chal- part of our humanity. We end up lenges I have faced is one that I con- denying death. To some extent, that tinue to face every day – living up to denial is a very functional coping my best self and my role in support- mechanism. If I were always aware © JOANNE CHAN Write for the Ebola Breakout:

by Akash Awhether World-Wide a person is infected or not. On economy. Crisis Chadalavada ‘18 top of that, the similarity between the Contributor first exhibited symptoms of ebola and In the U.S., fear of Ebola has begun a common cold also makes diagnosis to spread with the CDC having fielded The recent Ebola outbreak in West harder. dozens of calls from hospitals believ- Africa has sparked panic on an in- ing that they had a patient with Ebola. Log! ternational level. Over 7,000 cases of On September 30th, Thomas Eric As concerning as these calls from Dal- Ebola have been reported in Guinea, Duncan from Dallas became the first las to Nebraska to Washington DC Sierra Leone, and over 3,000 deaths person in the U.S. diagnosed with may be, they are a sign that the health has been recorded in Liberia so far. All Ebola. Not long after he landed in the care system is geared to contain an three countries have recently emerged U.S. from Liberia, Duncan was initially outbreak. Health officials have a three- from long conflicts and significantly misdiagnosed on his visit to the hospi- pronged approach to controlling the lack the resources necessary to cope tal and sent home. It was not until he disease. The first step is isolating the with an outbreak of a serious epidemic. had developed a full set of symptoms patient, the second is tracking down when the hospital realized its mistake. all the people that they could have The dramatic outbreak has brought He was subsequently quarantined, come in contact with, and the third is So we don’t have blank space. attention to some fundamental facts and within a couple of days, over 100 observing them for any further symp- about the virus. It is thought that fruit people who had been exposed to him toms. bats are natural hosts for the virus, and emerged as patients showing symp- then the virus spreads to other popu- toms for ebola. This catastrophe has Left unchecked, officials have pro- lations of animals. Eventually, when raised controversies pertaining to jus- jected a “tipping point” of 1.4 million people come in contact with infected tification of travel bans from countries cases by January 2015, which is when animals, the virus is transferred to that are in the midst of an Ebola out- the outbreak would escalate to a global them. Luckily, from what is known so break and screening of passengers ex- disaster. However there is still hope as far, the virus is spread through nei- hibiting symptoms at airports. countries have begun pumping money ther air nor water, and thus prevent- and resources into the heavily afflicted Contact any of the editors, ing a catastrophic escalation of the This virus is another reminder of areas to help quell the outbreak. In the problem. The gestation time between the fact that health hazards have no U.S. and across the rest of the world, or email [email protected] for when a person is infected and when boundaries, and that the responsibility researchers are racing against time to more information. the first symptoms start to appear can should be shared globally. An Ebola vi- discover the silver bullet that will de- be as long as 21 days, making it hard rus that mutates to be air borne would feat the virus. for health care workers to determine wreak havoc on the global health and FEATURES Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 4 OCTOBER 17, 2014 Loomis History: “The Granting of the Per” “the Granting of the Per”. “Yes, of Loomis, The Harvest of Our youth, there was no television or over again until they learned it by lily liu ‘17 ‘the Granting of the Per’! I don’t Lives, in 1964. “He made us re- Internet.” I was moved by this by heart. I pictured two blond Staff Writer think we call it that anymore, but cite the text to him, one by one. cherished, heart-warming mem- girls sneering at the painting back in my time, students joked I was moved by the oath, which ory he shared with Mr. Fowles, as “the Granting of the Per”. I I have never noticed the paint- around with it. They kept the emphasized loyalty, faithfulness, and also disappointed by my ig- also pictured Mr. Olinsky and ing placed in the old side of the name alive for so many years.” and good works,” said Mr. Ru- norance of the beautiful story Mrs. Batchelder, chattering and dining hall until the Alhambra chuckled Mr. Rugen’ 70, one of gen. When asked why he thinks that lies behind the painting. laughing, while carefully exam- Banquet of my freshman win- the most respected music teach- Mr. Fowles made them memo- Since then, every time I walk ining every single detail on the ter. It never seemed to catch ers at Loomis. After so many rize the text, he said, “I think into the old side of the dining canvas. Sitting under the state- my attention, or anyone’s, for years, Mr. Rugen can still ef- he resonated with the words; hall during family style, I take a ly panels, tasting the seasoned, that matter. Decorated with an fortlessly recite lines from the they evoke the values of Chris- moment to admire the painting wormed sweetness yielded by its elaborately sculpted pelican and Tennyson poems on each side tian chivalry. Mr Fowles came and the chivalric texts on each rich history, I took out my com- the words “Ne Cede Malis” em- of the paintings; in fact, it was from a time when the works of side. A chuckle escaped from puter and wrote down all these broidered on the top, the paint- the first assignment of his soph- Tennyson were greatly admired, my lips as I pictured groups of beautiful stories behind it, hop- ing stood quietly above the fire- omore history class taught by and students in his generation impatient young boys swarmed ing that they would live among place, with two panels covered Mr. Fowles, a history teacher were accustomed to memoriz- over the Tennyson panels, chant- the memories of generations of in dark brown parchment guard- who wrote the 50th year history ing a great deal of poetry. In his ing the written texts over and Loomis students. ing its serene solitude. For years, flocks of tireless teenagers spent their vigorous youth under its eyes: they ate, they laughed, they left, and after many years, they moved on. Very few of them actually took the time to think about the story behind the painting: What was its name? Who painted it, and why was it there? Curious about the sto- ries that lie behind the painting, I snuck into the archives with Mrs. Parsons and embarked on a quest of unraveling its long yet intriguing history. The painting itself, called “The Oath of Knighthood”, was commissioned by an anonymous donor to decorate the newly built dining hall in 1926. Paint- ed in the style of pre-Rapha- elite, it depicts the scene of a young knight kneeling in front of King Arthur to take the oath of knighthood, with a woman in white hiding in shadows behind some white pillars. On each side of the painting, excerpts of Ten- nyson’s poem, Idylls of the King, is written on two old wooden panels. Having cost over 3000 dollars, this gift stirred a zealous flow of gossips among the Hart- ford community and was even reported by the local newspaper, the Hartford Courant, in 1926. Most of its attention was brought by the highly reputed metropoli- tan artist, Ivan Olinsky, a close friend of Mrs. Evelyn Batchel- der, who accepted her invita- tion to create the painting. Hav- ing both exhibited in the Grand Central Gallery of New York, Mrs. Batchelder and Mr. Olin- sky greatly admired each other’s artistic talents and became life- long friends. In addition to the painting for the Loomis dining hall, they exchanged personal portraits with each other; Mrs. Batchelder constructed a bronze sculpture of Mr. Olinsky’s head, while Mr. Olinsky painted a por- trait of Mrs. Batchelder, which is now placed in the Founder’s lounge. However, since our pelicans never lacked the sense of humor, the honorable ceremony depict- ed by the painting was joked as

ANGEL FADILA ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG New BoyS on The Block ‘DA BoYS take LC by Gloria yi ‘17 they did not initially intend to our music.” They directly ad- most performances, they even taste in all genres of music, and Contributor break off from the larger group, dressed the issue of how so many sang along with the auditionee. Chris’s epic beat-boxing skills, the incredible response from the people enjoy singing, yet hesi- “We weren’t paying much at- new members will be in good The Loomis Chaffee Bass Di- audience allowed them to dis- tate to perform. Their prior- tention to how good they were hands. vision, a group of very talented, cover their untapped potential ity is to make these people feel — just looking for potential,” Aside from performing more all-male vocalists, has stimulat- as a group. Thus was the Bass comfortable and embrace them- clarified Andrey, confident that often, the LCBD’s goals include ed good vibes and lots of chatter Division born. selves. The existing leaders are a the current amount of techni- participating at an acapella com- on campus. The founders and Why only boys? “Well,” Tony quartet of very open friends who cal musicianship owned by the petition, to be held by Choate, leaders of the LCBD are Michael explained, “it’s a thing at all the explode in laughter more often leaders was enough to help out this spring, and do considerably Kim ‘15, Tony Lee ‘15, Andrey other schools…There’s a certain than not. They share close bonds new members if need be. What better than they have done in Vdovenko ‘16, and Chris Eun mix to guy voices that’s differ- that are evident in their ability they did look for, though, were previous groups. They even look ‘17, who were former members ent from co-ed a cappella that to play around with their Tele- committed musicians would add forward to co-ed performance of last year’s Acapelicans. The makes it very special.” Plus, they tubby-like personas and bounce character to and enjoy the group. opportunities, though they are four intrepid vocalists made a looked for “a really chill environ- interesting t-shirt designs back When learning a new piece, also keeping in mind the inevi- bold move last year when the ment” for this “really bro thing,” and forth in a matter of seconds, the first step is to pick up on a table competition with the al- four of them debuted in the Ben- something they find very impor- emphasizing the relaxation of certain chord pattern, then start ready-existing Acapelicans. efit Concert. The fact that they tant to the heart of their mission. their relationship. improvising, or, in the words of Above all, the leaders of the had so much fun with this en- When asked about their mission Last week, the LCBD held three Andrey, “fly by the seat of our LCBD have concluded that there deavor was felt by the audience statement, the boys rapidly built nights of auditions, where candi- pants.” All the music is student- is “a chemistry” behind their ef- through their individual energy upon each other’s answers, com- dates sang a song of their choice arranged, so creativity is cru- forts, that will take them quite and interdependent synergy. In pleting each other’s sentences. and some scales. The leaders cial. But there are few worries far. Their practical success in fact, there wasn’t a single face Though admittedly clichéd, the were especially dazzled by one to be had. Thanks to Michael’s LC’s musical field, however, is in Hubbard Hall that was not most notable was the first item rendition of Miley Cyrus’s “The musical intelligence, Tony’s on- yet to be seen. stunned by their voices. Though on their list, “to spread joy with Best of Both Worlds,” and for stage charisma, Andrey’s eclectic OCTOBER 17, 2014 PAGE 5 Getting Caffeinated in Style at Jazz Art Java by isabella epstein ‘16 that they “plan to have lots of Features Editor cool events and hope to get the Loomis Community in- (continued from page 1) volved.” The opening of the café Down the road from Loo- could truly benefit our stu- mis in the heart of Windsor, dent population in many lies a little café called Jazz ways. Though located just a Art Java. The cozy space acts bit farther from campus than as a gallery style coffee house the SNUG, this new location with a jazzy flair, as its name has potential to be a hot spot. suggests. They offer freshly Not only is it a great place to brewed, organically roasted get great treats, but also the and fair-trade coffee as well environment is definitely as gourmet arctic drinks, one in which work can be and, if you’re feeling a bit done thanks to the relaxed hungry and want to munch vibes. On weekends, it can be on a snack, locally baked a chill place to hang out with goodies. What’s even bet- friends. Most importantly, ter is that many of the items they provide coffee delivery. on the menu are vegetarian, Seeing as Loomis students vegan, and allergen free: oh live jam-packed lives with so very inviting and accom- things to do every second modating to peoples needs. of every day, we often don’t While you enjoy your deli- have time to take a break. cious treats, you will have People are always running the opportunity to appreci- around frantically, sleep de- ate artwork from locally and prived and adrenalised. This nationally known artists. In radical invention could save addition, every four to six lives, grades, and time! All weeks, Jazz Art Java hosts you have to do is pick up the a local art show, as well as phone, place an order for one “Out of the Box Night” every of their incredible drinks, Friday, which resembles an and take a deep breath. Who open mic event with poetry doesn’t love a little Jazz, Art, readings and singing. Toni, and Java?

JULIA SONG ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG the general manager, says The 2020 Project: Do We Need Pretentious Water? Second by Julia Song ‘15 about it: we could reduce waste said that they have potential to the school remains a separate is- Director of Design and significantly decrease our cost the school less money than sue. LC would only reap the true carbon footprint. bottled water in the long run. He economic and environmental I love water. I love it more Maybe you say, “Who cares? said we could save “up to 40%, benefits of the filters if people Floor than I love avocados, more than Why do we need water dis- so economically it might make weren’t constantly buying bottled Michael Carter loves coffee, and pensers? I order cases of Poland sense.” water. Though the bookstore and more than Scando loves bowties. Spring from Amazon anyway.” The group wasted no time the SNUG still sell bottled water If I could only choose one of the Whether or not you see the in putting the plan into action. whose sales might be impacted, three necessities of life, I’d gladly possibility of installing the Pure Dyreson said, “Justin Morales Dyreson believes the school Strife become homeless and move to a Water Technology filtration sys- (‘14), who was an E-Proctor, would value the positive impact nudist colony if it meant an infi- tems throughout campus as a took it upon himself to carry the of the green move much more. by allison yeh ‘15 kids, who then have to resort nite supply of water (yes this is a reform worth making or an un- 2020 Project,” Dyreson said. “We’re an educational institu- Melange Editor to the couches, where they will #firstworldproblem). necessary step, we all deserve an- Morales arranged for trial tion,” he said. “Is this worth pay- most likely end up asleep af- So, naturally, when rumors swers. I spoke with Mr. Dyreson, units in Kravis and Taylor, dorms ing a little bit more? It’s a mes- Don’t get me wrong, I am ter reading four pages of The of new, high-tech water filtra- faculty adviser of the E-Proctors, where he had spent his years at sage. Would the bookstore lose a fond of the Katharine Brush Grapes of Wrath. It is ineffec- tion systems in Taylor Kravis to figure out where the could-be Loomis. little bit of revenue? Maybe, but Library. I enjoy spending my tive to take up the majority of and trickled out last spring, my springs of joy fell under the radar. “It was great, the boys love it’s the right thing to do.” study halls and free periods the work space with rooms that heart swelled with anticipation. “It started last spring with a ‘em. So can we put dispensing The only catch he sees is the venturing through the aisles allow kids to socialize rather I’m sure everyone else felt this project called the 2020 Project,” units in the 17 locations and in true necessity of such sophisti- of books, now diminished to than work. It is ineffective to way too, and I felt like my prayers he said, “which was a joint effort every dorm?” cated water filters. smaller, stubbier shelves. How- have glass walled classrooms were finally being answered. My “Do they really need that fan- ever, I must say that going to so that students studying out- long-awaited dream of filling cy a machine in the dorms? You the library, after its renovation, side in the “silent zone” can my BPA-free Camelbak with have water out of the tap. It might is a whole new experience. I am just make funny faces at those glorious, crystal-clear, filtered not be the perfect temperature a second floor kid. I like silence, trapped in a double Economics water, straight from my back- that you want, people might talk privacy, and a clean study space class. Frankly, the new editions yard (AKA Ammidon) finally about the taste, but you do have when I work. The cubicles had to the second floor unnerve me. seemed a reality. water access.” everything I needed: walls to I don’t want to see you screw You can imagine my disap- His point, one we often over- seclude me from the gum- up your Geometry homework pointment, then, when I re- look, puts into perspective the spewing children, multiple and feel responsible to help turned this September to find the place of LC in a broader global outlets to conveniently plug in you, nor do I want to feel your same faucet, the same vending context. all the chargers I ever owned, foot against mine in mistake machine, and no water dispenser “Another piece of [the 2020] a bright light to illuminate the for your significant other’s. Af- in my dorm. I soon found out program is an action-oriented text when my eyes grew tired. I ter two study halls spent on the I wasn’t that special, because it piece, so we partnered up with a enjoyed my trips to the library second floor, where I struggled turned out that no other dorms– school in India,” he said. mostly because I enjoyed my to open up the fancy built-in save for the original Taylor and “They are looking at water private space, my personal cu- outlets and found myself get- Kravis–had been #blessed with a issues, and they’re actually try- bicle. Well, thanks to the new ting glares from my neighbor water cooler. ing to get more bottled water, remodeling, not anymore. at my disarray of papers and Since last year’s theme of whereas Loomis is trying to get When I walk up to the second textbooks that spilled to her climate change with an em- rid of bottled water, so it was re- floor of the library in search of side, I came to the conclusion phasis on water, LC has been ally interesting to learn the two a private area to study, I can’t that my room might be a bet- contemplating ways to become different perspectives.” find a single one. The “new and ter workspace. I spent the rest more green, which is a step to Like its umbrella issue of wa- improved” second floor looks of the week in the dorm dur- be congratulated. But the more ter conservation and the green like a replica of the first floor, ing those two precious hours I think, the more I wonder how conversation, the process to with big community tables, lots in the evening, and realized necessary such glorious water completely reform how we ac- of couches and seating, and I actually got less work done. dispensers are in a small, high- cess water at LC is multi-faceted large obtrusive study rooms How could this possibly be? school dormitory. and dynamic. Furthermore, the with glass walls resembling And then I realized: maybe the

There is a stigma associated JULIA SONG ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG 2020 Project will affect every some kind of experimentation second floor of the library has with tap water, both for its min- member of the Loomis commu- lab. The layout reminds me of its flaws, if you distract yourself eral taste and the act of drinking between the Center for Global Dorms have shown a great nity upon its completion. a communal bath, no bound- by thinking that everyone is from a sink. It also feels much Studies and and the Sustainabil- deal of interest in the project, Ultimately, viewing the filters aries, and no seclusion. I sit at admiring your new sweatshirt easier to keep bottles of water ity Office. We looked at students and dorm life committees have as the either a compromise or a the large table in the middle of and leggings instead of focus- handy in your room, so you can in the program that were looking been discussing the possibility of luxury is a personal choice. So the room feeling vulnerable, ing on your problem set then grab one before you go to prac- to one of the global issues: access the filters. Now come the techni- drop by Taylor or Kravis to test as if all eyes are on my every yeah, it’s not a good working tice. But carrying around a wa- to water.” cal concerns. The filtration units out these smart water dispensers. move. While I know I have environment. But, if you do ter bottle isn’t that hard, either. Dyreson said the 2020 group are rented, not bought outright, Hopefully, we’ll be seeing more good study habits, some kids not feel self-conscious about Check your facts the next time first determined places on cam- and so each dorm would have to of these --- or something close--- just glare at me for insight into people knowing your addic- you complain about how you pus that used bottled water pay for a portion of the costs af- in the near future. a world of less procrastination, tion to watching My Little can taste Saturday classes in the coolers–17 locations includ- ter the school subsidizes the ini- Mr. Dyreson emphasized and honestly, it’s a little disturb- Pony on netflix, then I say the water from your sink, because ing academic faculty lounges, tial price. Unfortunately, money that the students and faculty in- ing. I can’t focus with thoughts second floor of the library is for tap water actually undergoes Admissions, and the Develop- poses the biggest obstacle. volved have been doing all they of others infiltrating my head. you. The peer pressure is per- stricter regulations than does mental Office–and considered a “Conceptually, it makes total can to bring the plan to life, and And I definitely cannot focus sistent. If I see the kid across your beloved Poland Springs replacement. What they found sense. The goal was that over the predicts that we’ll see a solution with the yapping chatter of from me is working hard, I feel companion. were the filtration systems at summer we could come to a de- sometime within the school year. these lab rats in study rooms less inclined to start shopping Then, imagine how much hand. cision and move forward. It’s just, “There are a lot of moving mixing with some teacher’s online for a new pillow pet, plastic you could save simply “They’re great,” Dyreson said. there were a lot more complexi- parts. I think there are some booming lecture voice in the and more inclined to open up by carrying around a Nalgene, “They filter local tap water and ties that came up. Ultimately, it complex financial questions to classroom next door. It is in- my planner and at least pre- Camelbak, or Hydro Flask of make it the right temperature, falls to the administration to see answer, but I’m confident that effective to have a large “com- tend like I am being produc- your choice. Since you probably whether it’s cold or hot.” if it makes economic sense.” they can be worked out.” munity” table, if a tad too af- tive. Don’t get me wrong, I love aren’t going to recycle that plastic The units are initially a high- Nevertheless, the issue of a fectionate couple is going to sit the library. 83% of it, anyway. water bottle in your hand. Think er-cost investment, but Dyreson financial conflict of interests for there and scare off all the single OPINIONS Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 6 OCTOBER 17, 2014

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When we, theWhy media from a carrier We’reto another as a major food Safesource in Though fiveFrom major airports fore he was Ebolaadmitted to the ternational apocalypse sce- savvy public, thinks about person’s mucus membranes some of the poorest commu- in the U.S. have now begun hospital. Thankfully, the sit- nario to Ebola zombies (seri- Ebola, we shudder just (eyes, nose, mouth) for to be nities in the world, can lead screening for fever and oth- uation was swiftly taken care ously, look it up), the disease thinking about it. Most have even a chance of infection. to major health compromis- er signs of infection, a man of, and those who may have still remains mostly con- heard of the doomsday out- Also, at least two Americans es in the impoverished Afri- from Liberia by the name had contact were confined fined to a small area that can look on the horrific, hem- have been fully cured at the can countries such as Sierra of Eric Duncan did land in by a court order to their be assisted by one thousand orrhagic virus, capable of Emory hospital in Atlanta. Leone, Guinea, and Liberia. Dallas, TX to visit family, homes for the maximum CDC aid workers and count- ninety percent death rates In contrast, in third world With this sort of rapid and was outside a hospital delay period of 21 days. Un- less other trained volunteers and bleeding from every countries where the tragedy spread, and the sometimes for approximately two days fortunately, Duncan was not from other countries. But pore, with no cure anywhere can not be controlled as eas- three week waiting period with the symptoms of be- able to make a full recovery, what if it really does make in the world. We dwell on ily with modern medicine between contraction and the ing contagious with Ebola. and as of today, 10/18 at 7:51 it closer to us? To campus the thousands of victims and access to medical equip- symptoms associated with According to the CDC, the A.M., has passed. even? Mr. Simon Hold- and confirmed casualties in ment we all take for granted, contagion, healthy people national Centers for Disease Despite extensive media away, a vastly experienced West Africa and a popula- biologist and researcher, tion with little to no control assured me in an interview of the disease among them. that “the chances of Ebola Others think more immedi- making it to campus are as ately: “What if the unidenti- close to zero as to be almost fied sick persons make it to indistinguishable.” He also the United States?” or even pointed out that we should “Geez, I heard it can kill in be worried about more just hours after exposure pressing dangers, such as to the air around another descending stairs and driv- sick person…” I’ll stop you ing to school, both of which right there. Assumptions claim many more lives each and misinformation only year then the total number fuel an unsubstantiated of reported Ebola cases in fear of something new, and Africa. Well, even with an frankly, exciting in a twisted indistinguishable chance, sort of way. What follows what sort of protocol do we will hopefully set the record have on campus in case of straight and any calm the an emergency? In speaking rumors created out of the with Mrs. Debra Aniello, media storm. the lead Health Director at First and foremost, the school, I was reassured Ebola remains a non-threat that the school follows strict to most Americans. In no guidance provided by the way do I mean to downplay CDC for all health matters the severity and risk that and has actions set in place the disease itself brings, but for the control and isola- the chances of a widespread tion of any disease, from the outbreak in the United measles to the mumps. In States are next to none. It is essence, Ebola shouldn’t be not an airborne virus, nor thought of as anything close will someone necessarily get PHOTO COURTESY OF EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG ECHO to an immediate threat. it if they come even within and shady practices such as with the disease coming out Control and Prevention, ten coverage of the Duncan case So why are you reading arms length of a victim. the handling and consump- of the three coastal countries people had confirmed direct and the oh-so-many pos- this? You know you have Bodily fluids (blood, sweat, tion of “bushmeat,” or the have a lot of time to move contact with Duncan, along sibilities given by multiple work to do... saliva, etc.) must travel rodents and monkeys killed before becoming contagious. with another possible 38, be- news agencies, from an in- CHERIE YIN ’15 Is Loomis Ignorant? Why It Shouldn’t Be ers—than ever before. But patience with people who three radios, not including one of the things you need them quite as much as the (continued from page 1) I maintain that we all make say that they’re “too busy” the one in my car). to consider when measur- Guardian. choices about how to spend or that we (the school ad- I don’t want to judge stu- ing the reliability a news Subscribe or link to a We have students from our time and what we pri- ministration, faculty, etc.) dents for their sources of source.” daily news feed, such as the 40 countries and 26 states. oritize. If knowing about are somehow preventing news—if they’re reading or What if you would love Week. It comes in once a To say that we’re isolat- world events is important them from knowing what’s listening to any news, that’s to get news from a more day, as an email which is ti- ed is a bunch of bologna! to an individual, they will going on in the world be- a start! However, to quote formal and informative tled ten things you need to The WORLD is right here! make time for it. Some stu- cause they’re living in this (former George W. Bush source, but you do not want know today, usually pretty Open your eyes! Get out dents find time for pleasure ‘isolated island.” campaign strategist) Karl to spend an hour every day early in the morning, so of your rooms, close your reading or for playing chess In terms of the news Rove, who I met and heard diving into those endless it gives you a very quick apps, and stop texting for in the SNUG, a few make source, a lot of you might speak last week at the Con- articles? We asked Dr. Cul- overview of the main is- 5 minutes and look around time to go to church on read from Facebook Trend necticut Forum, “the inter- bert for her suggestions. sues in the world with links you: if you think Loomis is Sundays, while still others List, Tumblr, Instagram net doesn’t have an editor.” “Start the day with a to longer stories if you are isolated, then you haven’t play with traveling hockey and Buzzfeed. You might Be careful to scrutinize quick 10 minute review of interested. It’s free to sub- taken the time to talk to or soccer teams on the eve- be wondering if those sites the news you do read. To the headlines in the New scribe. your neighbor in the dorm nings and on weekends. are ok. Here is Ms.Engelke’s make a blanket statement York Times and read one I also subscribe (for $10 or the person who sits next How is this possible? These opinion on that, such as “all internet news story that looks interesting a year!—very reasonable) to you in class. You have activities are meaningful “The media landscape is is bad” and “all newspapers to you. to a news feed put together more diversity and more of and the students prioritize changing, there’s no ques- are good” is simply untrue. The NYTimes does now by a Loomis alum, Brian the world here on this “is- them. If snapchatting with tion about it. It’s very com- Such a generalization miss- require a subscription, but Rooney from the Class of land” than you would have your friends is important plicated, and I’m not nec- es the point. Students just every dormitory receives a 1970, called the Rooney at any other school. In fact, to you, you’ll find the time essarily the best person to need to understand the dif- hard copy of the paper that Report. The web link of many alums report that for it. Likewise, if reading a ask—I’m probably a bit of ference between the vari- they can look at. You can which is www.therooneyre- their experience at Loomis newspaper is important to a Luddite when it comes to ous kinds of media they are also read it at the Library. port.com.” exposed them to more of you, you’ll make time for it. my own personal news hab- exposed to: blogs, newspa- Bookmark a link to either So here you go. The the world than even their I think it’s a huge cop-out its: I still get a paper copy pers, cable news, network your hometown or a home world is right in front you. colleges did. to say that we’re too busy to of the newspaper delivered news, magazines, Face- country newspaper that Spend ten minutes every- Are students busy? Sure, pay attention to the world to my front door every book, YouTube channels, you like to read or that your day to just learn a little of course. Teachers are, too. around us. I’m actually not morning, I still occasion- etc. Does the author write parents read. I am linked to more about it. And next We all are, your parents in- a big fan of judging people ally watch the 6:30 evening for a news organization that The Guardian as a way to time, when people ask you cluded. We live in a busy for their level of knowledge network news on TV, and I fact-checked the article or stay in touch with what is about the current issue in time. Life is fast-paced, about the news—it’s either listen to the morning and the video? Young people happening in the UK. I also the world in a five-question and there is more expected important to them or it’s evening news on the radio! tend not to like words such have links to BBC and the mini quiz, you do not have of us—students and teach- not. But I have very little (Yes, in fact, I own at least as “gate-keeper,” but that’s Telegraph but I don’t use to stand there, speechless. Loomis Chaffee Log OCTOBER 17, 2014 PAGE 7

ISABELLE RAPOSO ’15 OP-ED

EmmaEmma Watson’s speech in Watsonfeminist language, explain- edon Brown University, Feminism has she recounted her gradual early September, delivered to ing the existence of gender mingled with the leading feminist awakening. She the UN and avidly watched identities outside the binary, lights of many international outlined the concrete values by millions around the and declaring in the abstract organizations, and is ma- of western feminism, such world, rocked the communi- that women are valuable and ture enough to know her as representation of women ties of both feminists in legislature, bodily and misogynists on autonomy, and equal the internet from top pay, before focusing CHRISTINE XU ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG to bottom of a google on the role of men. EMILIE SZEMRAJ ’16 search. Some clamored Watson brought to support for Watson, the forefront ideas but a more vocal mass popularized by writ- of feminist content ers like William Pol- Remiss in Recycling creators damned her lack, surrounding If you take a stroll through This makes our lives easier message and her meth- the damage impos- Loomis Chaffee’s campus, by avoiding the tricky ques- ods for a wide variety sible standards of you can spot garbage and tion, “what specific bin of reasons. macho masculinity recycling bins near every does this go to?” However, While writers like inflict on our sons, academic building. These the only plastics that can be Joanna Robinson of husbands, and broth- bins are strategically placed recycled are plastics num- Vanity Fair applauded ers. This rhetorical near academic buildings bered one to seven, which Watson’s speech, many strategy was clever and dorms where many are denoted by a number bloggers and other because it both dem- people pass by daily. Like on the plastic, usually on feminist thinkers, in- onstrated that men Disneyland, where you can the bottom or corner of the cluding Mia McKenzie stood to gain some- always find a trashcan fifty item itself. Fairly easy to of blackgirldangerous. thing from a struggle steps away from you, Loo- observe. Xana Pierone ’16, org, criticized Wat- for gender equality, mis positions many trash- an E-proctor, laments that son for propagating a and gratified that cans and bins to reduce our despite our relatively simple false gender dichoto- eternal human need littering and our increas- recycling system, “Students my, for throwing les- for attention and val- ing of the carbon footprint do not put recyclable items bian feminists under idation. In turning on the planet. While Loo- in the recycling bins, (thus the proverbial bus, her speech towards mis has many green initia- contaminating the entire for implying that men concerns about tives happening on campus, bin) or they throw away re- should only care about male well-being, she and a team of students be- cyclable items. Some of us women based on their gained sympathy of hind these initiatives (LC are just too lazy to rinse out status as sister, daugh- her audience. E-Proctors), our campus’s cups, so we throw them out”. ter, wife, or mother, Towards the main way of staying green Although our recycling sys- and for claiming that conclusion of her is through the ritual of re- tem is incredibly straight- men aren’t feminists speech, Watson used cycling. Recently, however, forward, students are because they haven’t that ritual appeal to us pelicans have committed skimping out on the extra, felt welcomed to the male empathy, the sacrilege. but simple, steps. Although movement. Still, oth- most reliable sitting Problems with recycling this problem can be attrib- ers rejected the en- duck for radical fem- have been apparent from uted to laziness or indiffer- tire premise of the inist analysis. While the beginning of the school ence, Xana admits ,“Most UN campaign Wat- the statement “I year, but has exacerbated a students do not know what son launched with her want men to take up month into school. Issues is or isn’t recyclable, and the speech, known as He- this mantle, so their like food congealed in or e-proctors are now putting ForShe. daughters, sisters, attached to recyclable mate- up signs to help with that!” While almost all of and mothers can rials in the trash have been Until explicit signs and di- these concerns and COURTESY OF UN WOMEN be free from preju- regularly spotted. Though rections are put up around objections are valid, and important, her speech would way around a radical femi- dice…,” might imply that e-proctors constantly ex- campus, some simple things certainly point to flaws in had been far less effective in nist discussion. While her women are only important horts the student body to like recycling plastics num- Watson’s expressed feminist moving its targeted audi- speech’s problematic ele- because of their relation- be more prudent and con- bered one to seven, rinsing ideology, there was a sur- ence. The purpose of her ments are excellent spring- ships to men, but ultimately, scientious, students remain out those plastic contain- prising lack of attention, to speech was not to explain boards for discussion and it’s a classic, not a cliché. relatively aloof, forgetting ers, recycling paper (line or the end, with what Watson feminism to the world, to debate, and while her state- Caring about an amorphous the details of what-goes- unlined), are often neglect- was trying to accomplish give a survey of feminist ments about the negative ef- blob of femininity and op- where as soon as the meet- ed. Xana’s ultimate advice, with her speech and the ideology, or to explore the fects of gender inequality on pressed humanity is more ings finish. Imagine what “When in doubt, throw it means she had for accom- nuances of gender and the men and boys may have rung difficult for the human mind LC would be like if students out”, presents a good rule of plishing it. Watson’s end was statistics of privilege. The hollow in comparison with than caring about a blob of have equal enthusiasm thumb for those of us who not a clear and exhaustive purpose of the speech was the historical and ongoing femininity with your moth- to recycle as they have to aren’t green gurus. presentation of feminism. to inspire men and boys to plight of women worldwide, er’s face. sprint to the snug for a ba- Recycling is not a chore, As she explicitly said in her support women and affirm the rhetoric Watson used al- While Watson did not re- con egg and cheese. it shouldn’t be one; It takes opening remarks, the mis- women’s rights. lowed her to provide a com- ally speak the language of To get the bottom of this two quick seconds for you sion of HeForShe was, “to The fact that Watson’s pelling argument for men’s feminism, she spoke in a issue, the E-proctors has re- to distinguish whether an galvanize as many men and speech was aimed at men involvement in feminism. way that any listener could evaluated the outrageous item is recyclable or not, boys as possible to be advo- and had the goal of gaining Watson’s remarks to the understand, to the end of mess we create. Loomis and then to put it into the cates for gender equality.” their support for women’s male inhabitants of the attracting male support for Chaffee has single stream correct bin. Do your part Watson had twelve min- equality isn’t a heinous mis- world began with a stan- women. She spoke in con- recycling, which means in making our campus a utes to convince a vast and deed or a sexist oversight. dard disclaimer about the crete terms and with true that plastic, paper, bottles greener more environmen- largely unseen audience to It is almost certainly a re- nature of feminism (a brief passion. Her next speech and cans can all be put into tally friendly place: recycle act for the greater good. If sult of deliberate choices on educational moment that will delve farther into why the same bin for recycling. properly. she had spent those twelve behalf of Watson and her ensured her audience was HeForShe is necessary. minutes using abstruse colleagues. Watson attend- on the same page). Then, SOPHIE KAPLAN ’15 No Shoes, No Shirt, No Schooling dress code that deserves to with the words “In viola- feels that doing so pro- ‘workday casual dress’ in if allowed to dress how- (continued from page 1) be commemorated. While tion of dress code” written motes a casual environ- order to maintain a serious ever formally or casually many schools force stu- across it), Loomis prohib- ment not best suited for atmosphere. Yet, I wonder they pleased not equally (my legs, hips, and dents in violation of the its these, along with leg- learning. Safely avoiding if this standard is actually as valid? If students were, breasts) are carefully con- dress code to change into gings and other articles of the discussion of gender met. Is the argument that for example, permitted to cealed in the manner spec- sweatpants and an over- comfortable clothing, be- altogether, Loomis stu- students would be able to dress casually on half days, ified by the school. Other- sized shirt (sometimes cause the administration dents are required to wear focus more on learning would that not make them wise, I will be labelled as a more willing to try equally distraction and told by the as hard on a Saturday as faculty to change my out- they would on a Tuesday? fit. If Wednesdays held the Admittedly, there are promise of sweatpants, times when it’s just sim- would that not make the ply more prudent to dress day go by a bit more pleas- conservatively. When at- antly? With dress code be- tending family style, I’ll do ing what it is, it’s hard to almost anything to avoid believe that some conces- the public humiliation sions can’t be made for ev- of being sent back to my eryone’s benefit. dorm in front of the entire I love leggings, they’re boarding community to both comfortable and ver- change my dress. However, satile. The thought that this premise of dressing today, some poor girl will ‘appropriately’ commu- be invariably shamed for nicates to young women wearing my favorite type that, in essence, to be any- of pant is inexcusable. As where near appropriate is are the actions being taken to dress in a manner that against young girls that hides what makes us femi- teach them to view them- nine. selves as sexual objects While I believe my interfering with the learn- concerns about dress code ing of boys. Actions that to be entirely valid, there diminish the worth of a is also something distinct young girl to nothing more within the Loomis Chaffee ANGEL FADILA ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG than a distraction. LOG SPORTS PAGE 8 OCTOBER 17, 2014

Baseball Catch-Up Coach Chris Lee: Running the Island by James Doar ‘17 Royals had such a stellar year by but I really like soccer. And I finish so there really wasn’t any- tionships he had with his teach- and Ethan Cohn ‘16 with such a small payroll. Ned Madison Peterson-Porta ‘15 liked having soccer being sepa- thing left for me to do other than ers and how close and helpful Staff Writer and Contributor Yost, the Royals’ manager, could Sports Editor rate and keeping all of my soccer fall.” He bares a scar on his left and caring the faculty appeared easily answer that question: they friends.” shoulder as a reminder of what to be to all the students. Though just out-hustle other teams, Chris Lee has returned to the After Loomis, Chris Lee went happens when you don’t run many things about the island or baseball fans, October plain and simple. The Royals island. Having attended Loomis on to run at Williams College, smart, and save enough for the have changed physically, Lee is a special time. Every led the Major Leagues this year Chaffee as a student and ath- running four years of cross- kick at the end of the race. was happy to report that the re- October, for the last 102 in stolen bases with 153 bags lete from the fall of 2006 to the country there along with both As captain during his senior lationships between the students Fyears, the best teams and play- swiped. They are also one of the spring of 2010, he has returned indoor and outdoor track. Un- year, fall, winter, and spring, Lee and the faculty and the commu- ers have competed in the Major most disciplined clubs in base- as teacher and coach. Mr. Lee, or used to the mileage of cross had a chance to redeem himself nity in general hadn’t changed a League Baseball postseason. ball, with the fewest strikeouts Coach Lee to the LC XC girls, country, Lee suffered quite a few from falling over the hurdle the bit. “I’m excited to be back here This year’s postseason bracket in the Majors. What the club can be either found in the Mi- injuries: he’d only been running previous spring of his junior at Loomis giving back to the contains many familiar playoff lacks in big-name talent and names: San Francisco Giants, flair, they make up for in desire Los Angeles Dodgers, St Louis and will. Kansas City completed Cardinals, and Baltimore Ori- a comeback victory from a mas- oles. sive five run deficit (in extra in- On the American League side nings no less) in their one game of the bracket, there is an ob- playoff. They also emerged vious outlier. The Kansas City victorious in two extra inning Royals defeated the Oakland matchups against the Angels in Athletics in the wild card games Kansas City’s first postseason to gain admission into the post- appearance in 29 years. It just season for the first time in al- seems like the Royals are refus- most 30 years. The scrappy team ing to lose, regardless of the in- from down in Missouri has the ning, no matter the deficit. lowest payroll of all of the teams The squad from Missouri has remaining in the playoffs, with a young stud in Lorenzo Cain, their highest paid player James who exemplifies the “Royal Shields raking in about $13.5 Way”. In the Royals’ shocking million a year. In contrast, the sweep of the Angels, Cain made New York Yankees, who failed to back-to-back diving catches to make the playoffs for its second send his team up to hit. Cain’s year running, has a total payroll path to the Majors proved an of $209,416,323, which amounts unconventional one. He only to over twice the Royals’ total started picking up the bat and payroll of $90,994,500. There glove in his sophomore year of are five players on the Yankees’ high school when he was cut roster who make more than from his basketball team. Can JULIA SONG ‘15 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG James Shields, and the injury- the Royals become baseball roy- cro/Molecular Biology room in thirty-five miles per week, which prone Mark Teixeira is amassing alty Clark during the school day or is a fairly low mileage for cross year. Placing third at region- community because I get to give almost twice as much cash as the Can the Royals become base- out under ‘the tree’ next to the country, so in his words: “my als in New England’s senior fall back in a way that I couldn’t have Royals’ highest paid player. ball royalty this year and win it football field coaching the girl’s body just wasn’t prepared for the was a promising start for a great done as a student: intellectually. One might wonder how the all again? They just might. cross country team each day af- practices.” Lee admitted that it season. Later on in the spring of I get to help students grow intel- ter school. actually took between eighteen 2014, Lee went on to place fifth lectually rather than being the A true Loomis legend, Chris months and two years before his at Nationals in the Steeplechase one to soak it all in. So I’m re- Lee held the record for the boy’s body was ready to allow him to and finish in twelfth place at -Na ally excited to get to use all the 1500 meter dash with a time of run cross country successfully. tionals, which was two places knowledge I’ve gained at Loomis 4:00 minutes flat his junior year Which isn’t to say he wasn’t run- away from being All-American Chaffee and then Williams. Es- on the island, a record that was ning well against other people’s in Track, which occupies the pecially on the coaching field. broken only last year by Bobby standards. Lee is very modest top ten spots. Lee gives all of There’s a lot of practical knowl- Turner ‘14. about his running accomplish- the credit for his success in the edge to share.” Chris Lee first came to the ments, which is to be applauded. steeplechase to his coach, Pete And there is. One of the most Island as a freshman nine years Sophomore and junior year Farwell. Along with having the important things that Coach Lee ago. Living nearby, Coach Lee were amazing seasons for Lee dexterity from being a soccer has shared with the girls on the experienced his four years at while at Williams. Placing 19th at player. cross country team is about but- Loomis as a day student. Though Cross Country Nationals junior At Williams, Lee majored in terflies. “It’s normal to get but- he played varsity soccer for three year, Lee became an All-Amer- English as well as being pre-med. terflies. Butterflies represent the years here in addition to his ican runner. Continuously get- He describes his college self as adrenaline in your body taking four-year varsity track streak, he ting better and stronger, Lee ran the typical liberal arts student. form and they can help you. The began to favor running soon af- in the Steeplechase, and 3000m He wrote a novella for his Eng- trick is getting your butterflies to ter his arrival on the island: “I’ve in track. For those of you who lish major, where the characters fly in formation.” And with help been playing soccer since I was don’t know, the Steeplechase is were high school runners at a from Coach Lee this season, the five, and my family is definitely 3000m of thirty five hurdles and prep school: a Connecticut prep girl’s cross country team is defi- a soccer family, but I think after seven water pits. Though never school. And of course, there was nitely showing that their but- freshmen year, I’d have to say falling fully into a water pit, Lee a love triangle between high terflies are flying in formation. track was my main sport.” admitted he definitely splashed a school runners, because as he Having won Canterbury and the Surprisingly, despite Lee’s rep- lot and knocked over a his fair has said words, “there’s always a Choate Invitational along with utation as an amazing runner, share of hurdles at the end of the love triangle.” all of their regular meets, LC XC he never decided to make the race until he got the hang of it. After Williams, Lee decided girls are undefeated so far in the plunge and run cross country for In the spring of his junior year, to come here to the island and season. And I find it hard to be- the Pelicans while he was here: at Track Nationals, Lee fell over teach. He says he always imag- lieve that Chris Lee returning as “I had a lot of friends who I ran the last hurdle. In his words Lee ined himself becoming teacher a coach has nothing to do with track with who tried to make me says, “I wasn’t being extra smart at Loomis, in the back of his that fact. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK switch to running cross country, and didn’t save enough for the mind. He remembered the rela- Fútbol, not Football: Learning to Love a New Sport by Sam Goldfarb ‘18 sports. For example, the NFL shirt to show off his chiseled his teeth inadvertently came into Contributor has Richard Sherman, who physique to his adoring fans. contact with Chiellini’s delicious verbally attacked Michael As a gift to his mother coun- arm. Suarez may not be the best Football? No, you should be Crabtree on national televi- try, Ronaldo built a museum player in the world, but he sure watching fútbol! Many Ameri- sion at the end of this year’s about himself in his home- seems to be the hungriest. He is cans enjoyed watching the World NFC Championship Game town; what a guy. currently serving a multi-month Cup this summer. However, and has little hesitance in de- Then there’s Zlatan Ibra- suspension for his toothy antics, it seems like most of us in the claring himself the best at his himovic (“Ibra”), the Swedish but he will be back on the pitch United States do not realize that position. The NBA has LeB- striker who currently plays on October 27, 2014. Hopefully the same soccer stars play most ron James, who incited riots for Paris Saint-Germain in his next snack won’t be Ronaldo, of the year in Europe in many when he left Cleveland for France. Ibra is a bit of head since that would mar Ronaldo’s competitive and exciting leagues. Miami four years ago, but de- case. In 2004, he punched his perfect appearance, of course, As Americans, we think that the spite all the resentment he in- teammate Mido in the locker which is all that matters, obvi- only “real” leagues around are the cited, he was welcomed back room. In 2010, he got into a ously. NFL, NBA and MLB. That is not to Cleveland for this coming fistfight with a different team- The European soccer true at all. From an international season because he is “The mate during practice. Doesn’t fans are even crazier than our standpoint, the European soc- King.” These players may be it sound like he has a bit of a American sports fanatics. Here, cer leagues have a much broader interesting, but the person- temper? That’s not even all our fans make a large amount viewing audience than the popu- alities of the European soccer of his controversies! In 2011, of noise, sometimes paint their lar American sports leagues. stars are just as colorful. Ibrahimovic kicked his own faces and occasionally taunt the Every country has its Just like our sport’s teammate Antonio Cassano in opposing players. In Europe, the own soccer (a/k/a “fútbol”) heroes of Michael Jordan, the face during Cassano’s post- fans are so serious about their league. The best teams from each Kobe and Peyton, the best match interview. The only rea- sport that riots sometimes break league compete in a tournament soccer players in Europe can son why teams put up with out in the stands, and police in- called the Champions League, be identified with one name. him is because he is one of the tervention is necessary to pacify which has a very similar struc- Messi, an Argentinian forward best players in the world. the crowd. You don’t typically ture to the World Cup. The win- who plays for Barcelona in the Lastly, there’s the canni- worry about being sprayed with ner is considered the champion Spanish League, is known as bal Luis Suarez. The Uruguay- tear gas when attending a Patriots of Europe. This year, Real Ma- the Golden Boy of soccer. He an player, currently on Barce- game at Gillette Stadium. drid defeated Atlético Madrid has a spotless reputation, and lona, has bitten three players Look what you are 4-1 in the Champions League every team in Europe would OLIVIA MCCAUGHEY ‘16 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG over the course of his nine- missing out on! Watching the final. By coincidence, both teams love to pay for his services. Fans The other major face just because of his appearance, year career. His most recent vic- NFL may be fun at this time of happen to play in the Spanish across the world proudly wear of European soccer is the Portu- but Ronaldo also happens to be tim was Giorgio Chiellini of Italy year, but you should check out League and are cross-town ri- his jersey and practically worship guese star Ronaldo, who plays for an incredible athlete. Thought, during their World Cup match. some real fútbol and give Euro- vals. him with cheers at every game. Real Madrid. Nearly the entire he is also exceptionally arrogant, Despite the multiple cameras that pean soccer a try. If you want to There are many interest- Messi has been awarded soccer’s female soccer-watching popula- and almost every time he scores captured his mid-game snack, know if the players over there are ing personalities in American “Player of the Year” four times. tion of the world would tune in an important goal, he pulls off his Suarez claims that he tripped and any good, just ask Ronaldo.