“Since Parkland” Memorializes Shooting Victims

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“Te Oldest Continuously Running Preparatory School Newspaper in America” Vol. CXLI, Number 7 Tursday, February 21, 2019 Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire “Since Parkland” Memorializes Shooting Victims By ERIN CHOI, VERONICA CHOULGA and LINA HUANG Staf Writers In the year following the deaths of 14 students in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fl., last February, 1,200 more American minors have been killed by gun violence. “Since Parkland,” the culmination of over six months’ work by 200 teenage reporters honoring each of these victims, was released online on Feb. 12, two days before the Parkland shooting’s one-year anniversary. Te Trace, an online news outlet focusing on gun-related issues, collaborated with Miami Herald and McClatchy Newspapers to organize the national teen journalism project, consisting of 100-word obituaries for every child victim. Among the high school reporters who contrib- uted were Exeter uppers and Exonian editors Students listened to members of the PEA community talk about their experiences Eva Carchidi/Te Exonian with gun violence as part of the National School Walkout in April, 2018. Suan Lee and Angele Yang. According to Senior Project Editor Katina Paron, the main purpose of “Since Parkland” was to highlight the complex, rich identities of young victims. “We wanted to make it clear to a general BryanBy JACK ARCHER, Stevenson ALLISON KIM Discusses “Proximity” readership that these young people had lives and and FELIX YEUNG impression on Exonians. For many, this of Institutional Advancement provided families and potential,” Paron said. Staf Writers was the most impactful assembly in their staf support to the Bragdon Fellow Com- Yang agreed, noting that the profles strove time at the Academy. At the conclusion of mittee, which is tasked with the respon- to add depth to the death toll by doing justice “Tere is power in proximity. When the assembly, Principal William Rawson sibility of deciding each year who to to each victim. “We wanted to focus more on you get proximate to people who are suf- agreed to purchase a copy of Stevenson’s invite to Exeter’s assembly stage each year. what each person was like when they were alive, fering, you can wrap your arms around Just Mercy, a New York Times bestseller, “Trough the years, our Bragdon speakers rather than the efect their death had on their them, and you will be empowered with for any interested member of the student have given us concrete examples of indi- communities,” she said. “Tat’s what makes this the belief that you can change the world. body. vidual lives that refect non sibi and service project so unique. Tere are obituaries online, but Tis will allow you to change the world.” The Academy invited Stevenson to others,” she said. “In selecting this year’s we wanted to do more than that and honor each Activist and veteran public inter- through the Henry Bragdon Public Bragdon Fellow, there was strong support child holistically as a person.” est attorney Bryan Stevenson delivered Service & Interest Fellows Fund, which for having Mr. Stevenson return to Exeter Lee emphasized the importance of honor- an evening assembly on Tuesday, Feb. brings speakers with a demonstrated as our Henry Bragdon Speaker—from ing the victims as more than a collective. “Te 19, encouraging students to take action commitment to public service. Tuesday alumni, faculty and students alike.” purpose of this project is to refrain from treating against issues of social justice. Trough was not Stevenson’s frst time at PEA—he A graduate of Eastern University, these victims as mere data points on a gun vio- personal anecdotes about his advocacy also spoke at Exeter’s 2015 Martin Luther Harvard Law School and the Harvard lence chart. We sought to truly commemorate and for disadvantaged inmates convicted or King, Jr. Day. sentenced unjustly, Stevenson lef a lasting Barbara Whetherbee from the Ofce PARKL AND, A4 STEVENSON, A4

Norovirus Spreads Across PEA Campus Lowers Attend By ANNE BRANDES Lilly clarifed that this may not be the case. the last few weeks. Lower James McKenna and LUCY WEIL “We have not done the laboratory testing for contracted a particularly severe case and was Othello Play for Staf Writers norovirus, but suspect this is the virus caus- sent home for four days. “I was up at four in ing these illnesses … based on the symptoms the morning and couldn’t go back to sleep. I Each of Amen Hall’s third-foor sinks and number of cases we are seeing,” she said. threw up four times from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.,” he Race ByCurriculum DANIEL CHEN and showers have been designated to spe- According to Lilly, many Exonians said. “I was so nauseous and dehydrated that and MAEGAN PAUL cifc students as a part of upper Morgan have contracted symptoms of the illness, it was hard for me to stand up, let alone walk Staf Writers LeBrun’s initiative to prevent the circulation which include fever, nausea, vomiting, to the elevator in order to get to my room.” of norovirus. Te highly contagious gastro- diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache and Te fast and demanding pace of life at The class of 2021 traveled to the intestinal disease lasts anywhere from 24 to fatigue. While these symptoms can be Exeter has posed additional challenges for American Repertory Theater to watch a 48 hours and is presumed responsible for highly uncomfortable, they are treatable in students coping with the illness. “I had to live Friday night performance of Shake- sending more than four dozen Exonians to the Academy’s facilities. “We have not seen miss a seven-hour musical tech rehearsal speare’s Othello on Feb. 8. This trip—an the Lamont Health and Wellness Center this anyone with symptoms severe enough to and a capella,” lower Addison Luce said. “I unprecedented experience—included a month, causing the school to temporarily require any treatment beyond what we can took many naps in between studying for a number of logistical difficulties, but still disallow fatigues and cancel Evening Prayer give at the Lamont Health and Wellness chem quiz, but I could only study for ten managed to spur discussions on race and on Feb. 8. Center,” Lilly said. minutes at a time because my brain felt like its relation to literature. While many have labeled their illnesses Exonians have experienced a range of mush.” During an assembly at the begin- as norovirus, Medical Director Katharina cases, some more serious than others, over ning of winter term, English Department NOROVIRUS, A6 faculty members informed lowers of a curricular refocusing on race and later spoke to their individual classes about the scheduled trip. StuCo Election English Instructor Christina Breen, the trip’s organizer, expressed excitement about the pilot curriculum. “The course ResultsBy ANNE BRANDES, Released DANIEL CHEN itself is supposed to open up discussion and LINA HUANG about identity and particularly race,” Staf Writers Breen said. Othello is “a Shakespearean The Exeter student body has play that is very much about identity,” elected the new 2019-20 Student according to Breen, which is why the de- Council Executive Board—up- partment found it appropriate to include. per Ayush Noori as President, up- Dean of Academic Affairs and English per Matthew Wabunoha as Vice Instructor Brooks Moriarty echoed her President and lowers Charlotte statement, adding that the organizers were Lisa and JaQ Lai as Co-Secretaries. “taking advantage of the fact that there’s a Noori grounded his presiden- Lai, Wabunoha, Noori and Lisa will lead StuCo. Helena Chen/Te Exonian play happening.” tial platform in a promise to reach As a fan of visual arts, lower Maggie all members of the Exeter commu- all student concerns are addressed the Executive Board. “My experience Wainwright appreciated the opportunity nity. “As President, I will ensure that and every Exonian has the oppor- in leadership positions and on Stu- to see a professional production. Student Council is persistently so- tunity to spark tangible change.” dent Council has granted me insight Lower Rosemary McIlroy, meanwhile, liciting feedback from all students Since his prep year, Noori has into both the strengths of StuCo and recognized the impact of the school trip. on campus and that each member of engaged with Student Council as a our areas for growth,” he said. His in- “Watching Othello with our grade added the Exeter community has a voice,” regular member, cohead of the Stu- volvement aided him in structuring a lot to our experience with the book as it he said. “The purpose of Student dent Life Committee, member of the his campaign around three pillars— was helpful to see the play come to life on Council, at its core, is to ensure Bike Share team, and Co-Secretary of financial equity, promoting diversity stage,” she said. Breen wished to capitalize upon the STUCO, A5 OTHELLO, A5

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You likely have not heard of Ishmeal Smithson 18 Aaron Kyle McLeod 15 Ismael Guzman 16 Aaron Ward 18 them, as most of their stories were only reported in local newspapers, if at all. Two hundred teen- Israel Gamez 18 Abaas Mohamed 17 age journalists worked with The Trace, Miami Herald and McClatchy to ensure they would not Ivan Garcia 17 Abdul Karim Thomas 18 be forgotten. These are their names. Ivan Gomez 12 Abel Elijah Kane 18 Ivan Johnson Rinne 16 Ace Smith 18 Go to sinceparkland.org to learn about their stories. 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Davis 15 Moltere Charles Jr. 17 Shelby Louise Hunn 13 Unknown 18 Kendrick Kitchens 17 Monti Davon Hughes 15 Shiloh Britton 16 Unknown 18 Kenjay Gilmore Brown 14 Montreal Dunn 2 Shondricka J’Nay Adams 18 Unknown 16 Kenneth Lamont Jernigan 18 Montrell Anthony Mouzon 13 Shortavious Williams 15 Unknown 17 Kenneth Louis Lockett Veley 16 Mya Lynn Killeen 14 Shy’Ree Smalls 17 Unknown 17 Kenny Dae’Quwan Antwain Ivory 17 Myssiah Pledger 18 Sidney Victor Krow Jr. 16 Unknown 18 Kenwon Parker 15 Nai’Asalyn Lasha Brown 18 Sierra Dominique Brown 16 Unknown 16 Keondurick Glasco Young 16 Naijahere Travese Jalynn Bingham 10 Simon Paul Huber 15 Unknown 16 Keshawn Lamont Dickerson 18 Nakelyln Hills 17 Sonja Star Harrison 14 Unknown 11 Kevin Israel Ortiz 18 Nasir Ali Smith 14 Sonny Salvador Vidales Jr. 15 Valentae’ A. Brooks 16 Kevin Robinson 15 Nasir Lemar Owens 18 Stachonn Robert Nance Sr. 18 Vanessa Zaman 18 Kevin Wilson Jr. 16 Nasjay R. Murry 18 Stefan L. Medina 17 Vaughn James McFadden 18 Kevyawna Roshae Jackson-Hall 18 Natalia Irene Huttman-Stanton 5 Steven Alexander Jr. 18 Vaughn Scott Bigelow Jr. 13 Keyaris Samuels 7 Natalie Genevieve Gulizia 14 Steven Antonio Strain Jr. 18 Vicente Valero III 17 Khai’re Charles Cole 17 Natalya Bellah 2 Steven J. Scott 18 Vlana Roberts 17 Khalil Andrew Logan 18 Natanael Perez 17 Steven Wayne Glenn Jr. 13 Vontashia Bell 18 Khobi Cyan Eiland 18 Nathan Andrew Rubio 16 Surrell R. Gaines 14 Vyshonn Martell Avita 18 Kiara Lashay Brown 18 Nathan Isaiah Hurtado 4 Sydney Anise Garcia-Tovar 16 Warren Lee Christopher Wimberly 14 Kimberly Jessica Vaughan 14 Nathan Joe Hopper 18 Sydnie Lynne Darnell 12 Will Earl Davis Jr. 17 Kimson Lee Green 16 Nathaniel Ethan Holder 16 Symir Walker 16 William Charles Simons Jr. 16 King Thomas III 15 Natwan Kian Holyfeld 17 T’Rhigi Romell Craig Diggs 3 William Eddy Parsons 15 Kloee Hall-Toliver 16 NeQuacia Porsha Jacobs-Lewis 18 Ta Quan Pinkney 18 William Garrett Sands 17 Kobe Johnson 18 Nicholas Christian Bernard 18 Ta’Sean Hamion Gray 18 William Harold Riley Jr. 18 Koby Lee Keever 15 Nicholas Deshaun Robinson 18 Tae’Shaun ShiQuan Caldwell 18 William Jacaree Edwards 16 Kristian E. Marche 18 Nicholas Dworet 17 Tahji S. McGill 17 William Livingston Bethel IV 16 Kwavon’tai Gregory Thomas 18 Nicholas Glasco 18 Tahon Williams 18 Wilvens Idoris 15 Ky’Marley Mikel Harrington 4 Nicholas Ryan Steel 18 Taijean Hall 17 Xantavian Pierce 17 Kyle Anthony McDowell Rutherford 13 Nicholas T. Rodriguez 17 Tajan’a Monique Williams 17 16 Xavian Davis 18 Kyle McGowan 17 Nicholas W. Cerutti 17 Talekuz Kwalih Williams 15 Xavier Montrail Thomas Kyle Storm Lee 16 Nick Steven Kauls 17 Tamara Lynette Dodson 15 16 Xavier Tamir Marshall 16 Kyon L. Jackson 15 Nick Young 16 Tanner McKenzie Ernest 17 Xzariah Denecca Rice Kyrie L. Johnson 1 Nickolas Martinez 18 Tarique Morris 0 14 Yaharre James Stennis 18 La’marrion Upchurch 15 Noah Matthew Kinser 18 Tashaugn Robinson 17 Yahmire Curry La’Munt Edward Pickens-Hawkins 17 Noah Tremayne Bell 16 Tashawn Le’bron Gallon 7 17 Yajaira Garcia 17 La’Quan Link 16 Noah W. Gallegos 12 Tateanna James 12 Yaleah Hall Ladarius Wallace 17 Norea Stephon Wilford 18 17 Tavarius Jenkins 18 Yishawn D. Robinson 6 Laila Johnson 2 Norman Gale-Elijahjuan Cushinberry 18 Taveon Donte’ Brooks 15 Ylineh Novoa LaMadre TeCory Harris 16 Nye’Cole Jaltheus Marioneaux 18 16 Tayla Mone Auzenne 18 Yorry Timley 10 LaMar De’Shawn Foster 18 Nykerria Shanyia Jackson 14 Taylor Hayes 7 Yovanni Daniel Banos-Merino Lamar Harrison 17 Nyla Jones 4 17 Taylor Nathan Talmage 14 Yudjy Farly Cherubin 17 Lamitrias White 16 Nylik Roger Moore 18 TeAndre Belcher 17 Yuliana Garcia Lance C. Willis 16 Nyteria Sade’ Spigner 17 6 Telvin Goll 18 Z’mari Tarrun Mitchell 15 Larenzo Smith 15 Odin Tyler Painter 8 Terale Claridy-Vaught 18 Za’Shawn Alexander Sylva Coats Lashonda Sharreice Childs 17 Oliver Santos 17 17 Terry Wilson 16 Zachariah Utah Bostic 17 Latifah Anae Hudnall 18 Oliver Villarreal 1 Tesean D. Blue 18 Zachary Anthony Segura Latrell David Brown 16 Oluwadurotimi Oyebola 16 4 TeuntÃ© Lewis Rice 18 Zachary Jace Duke 16 LaVell Whittley Jr. 16 Omar Zaragoza 17 Tevita Puniani Maile 2 Zachary James Whittington Layla Briggs 1 Omarion Mekhi Sparrow 17 17 Therin W. Castillo Jr. 15 Zachary Lawrence Chambless 15 Leo Thagard III 17 Onjeray Lashic Devereaux-Hale 14 Thomas Demond Brown Jr. 16 Zachary Mulford Leona Samlall 18 Orlando Myron Anderson Jr. 8 17 Thomas Luis Reyes 18 Zachary Rollen Parker 14 Leonard Spivey Jr. 18 Oscar Johnson III 14 Thomas Noe Romero 17 Zachary Taylor Walton Leonard Warren Jr. 17 Oscar Jose Reyes Alvarado 17 14 Thomas Williams 8 Zackary Taylor Kempke 7 Leonardo Martinez 3 Oscar Torres Jr. 14 Tidrekis Daquan Gary 15 Zaniyah Burns Leonardo Morales 9 Owen Propes 3 8 Tihami Ayaz 11 Zoe Jane Kasten 15 Leondre Spates 15 Paris Bradley 14 Timothy William Deatherage Jr. 5 Zuleyma Hernandez Leslie Ibarra 17 Parker Millard Stevens 8 18 Tion Anderson 18 Zyhame Kila Jones 18 Leslie Pena 14 Paxton Reece Edwards 3 Tiquan Emmanuel Taylor 14 Zykari Rhone Lia Lin Collier 15 Payton Robert Velarde 15 18 Liam Paul Lee Mankins 2 Pedro Garcia Jr. 17 Lillia Lopez 10 Peniamina Romero 17 Livia Robinson 3 Pernell Richardson 17 Loghan Matthew Welliver 10 Peter Wang 15 Lohki Richard Bloom 2 Peyton Nicole Hurt 15 Incident Type and Age Breakdown Londale Keith Harvey II 18 Philip Ray Baker III 18 London Kay Simmons 2 Phillip Isaiah Bernal 12 Counts Young U.S. shooting victims in the year since the London Sophia Bribiescas 10 Pierce Edward Schwartz 15 Parkland massacre ran the gamut, from nearly new- Londyn Faith Strawn 6 Pierre Hurtado Jr. 6 Accidental 154 born to 18 years old. Here is the breakdown by age. Lonnie DaJuan Blue Jr. 18 Pierre Williams 15 Lorenzo Moore-Vaughn 17 Prince Zreeyah 18 Domestic 131 Louisa Angela Aguilar Olivas 15 Princess Icess Fuller 17 1, 10 10, 17 Lourdes Sandoval 16 Quantavius Daniels 16 2, 31 11, 14 Lovell Grant 18 Quasier Burley 17 Drive-By 38 Loyd Drain III 16 Quinten Keyvon Martin 16 3, 24 12, 23 Lucian Lamarion Devious Paige 14 Ra’Quan Darius Jones 18 Homicide 744 Luis Alberto Rodriguez Tamayo 18 Raequan Nicholas Haywood 18 4, 17 13, 21 Luis Flores-Bravo 16 Ramand Kassadine Davis 12 5, 12 14, 59 Luis Starkey 17 Ramon Alejandro Cardona 18 School Shooting 25 Luke Hoyer 15 Ramon Enriquez Barragan 17 6, 16 15, 107 Maddie Sabre Davis 3 Ranley Jo Horn 1 7, 13 16, 147 Makaila Raven JaNae Simon 15 Raphael McGail Butler-Grimmett 17 Self Defense 30 Makailuis L. Johnson 18 Raquis Q. Deburnure 16 8, 12 17, 260 Makani Waz 13 Rashaad Izil Wisher 18 Murder-Suicide 94 Makayla Brooks 17 Rashiya Melton 18 9, 13 18, 344 Makayla S. Bowling 6 Rasul Benson 15 A4 THE EXONIAN NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Teen Journalists Profle 1,200 Gun Violence Victims Continued from PARKL AND, 1 Alumna Auden Barbour ’18, one of the headed by the youth. “Te fact that it’s from obituaries. “Te name really comes alive,” she organizers of Exeter’s all-school walkout last young people’s perspectives [is important]. said. “When you move past the numbers, the honor every child killed,” she said. year protesting gun violence, appreciated It’s not from some high-up columnist or statistics and just focus on one individual, Multiple politicians, activists and news how “Since Parkland” highlighted stories of prevalent news organization. It’s kids doing you realize that gun violence does impact outlets have covered the project since its gun violence beyond the highly-publicized their own research,” he said. “I fnd comfort people in a very personal, very deep way, release. Te hashtag #SinceParkland topped mass shootings. “Tere’s really horrible gun in that this is also motivated by young people, and it becomes an entirely diferent matter.” Twitter’s trending section when it was frst violence in a lot of communities of color and a because I think young people tend to have Trace editors ofered the student report- published. Te New York Times Opinion lot of low-income communities, which is just more passion.” ers wellness check-ins and opportunities for section tweeted, “Kudos to the 200+ teen not what people think of when they think of Paron related that some of the teenage refection throughout the entire process. “We journalists [who] documented the 1,200 gun violence,” she said. “Everyone is paying journalists felt particularly connected to had a professional journalist, who has been American kids that have been killed with attention to all these mass shootings and “Since Parkland” because they themselves working on these topics for a very long time, guns since Parkland. Check out their work.” school shootings that are mostly afecting resided in areas plagued by gun violence. talk about her own experiences as a way to Senator Bernie Sanders referred to sincepark- middle-class white people. And I think that “Having kids from the areas that were most provide some insight for the teens about land.org to emphasize that “our children it’s important for people to realize that this afected by gun violence work on the project what’s a good way to separate what you do should not have to go to school or walk down issue of gun violence is so much bigger and was huge because it really personalized it in your work life to what you can do in your the street fearing for their life.” Co-founder isn’t being acknowledged.” for the writers themselves,” she said. “But at private life,” Paron explained. “You need those of March for Our Lives and a survivor of the Repko agreed with Barbour’s sentiment. some point, the young writers cared about the boundaries, especially when you’re writing Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting “No one’s been paying attention to the stories kids dying on the other side of the country as about these issues that are so complicated.” David Hogg also retweeted the project. of teens in cities where there’s chronic gun much as they cared about the kids that were Nonetheless, students involved in the Senior Jordan Davidson, an advocate for violence as opposed to a mass school shoot- dying in their backyards.” project felt that these challenges were an gun legislation reform, felt that the personal ing,” she said. “It’s really great that there’s a Although the bonds between the young inevitable and ultimately rewarding part of narratives of “Since Parkland” were more specifc outgrowth, another angle out of the journalists and victims made the project the process. Yang was most touched by the powerful than the mere numbers and statis- Parkland shooting that has broadened the unique, they also created distinct challenges. responses from residents of Parkland and ex- tics typically used in headlines. “I really liked story and opened our eyes to victims whose Paron shared her concerns about the emo- pressed hopes that the traction would lead to how ‘Since Parkland’ took each individual stories have not been told as prominently.” tional toll this project placed on teenage re- concrete actions. “What was most important story and a picture associated with it and Paron added that news outlets ofen did porters. “Asking young people to write about about the responses we received is how much you got to learn more intimate details about not cover shootings beyond the statistics, their dead peers was really hard,” Paron said. it helped those people in Parkland,” she said. a specifc situation from a person,” he said. which made the research process for many “It was hardest to tell them, ‘Okay, I know this “My hope is that the attention it received “When you take it down to the human level, teenage journalists more challenging. She is really hard to do, but do this for the sake of won’t stop on just that day the project was I think that really is impactful for people. elaborated on the racial disparities in existing the victim and the victim’s family.’” published, that it will keep continuing and Not as much the headlines of articles like ‘X’ reporting. “Te biggest thing you found when Yang expressed that, at times, research- people will actually change something.” amount of people died this year, or in this they were researching was what number ing and telling the stories of these victims Lee, meanwhile, hopes that readers will shooting, ‘X’ amount of people died.” victim they were of a homicide in that town,” was taxing. “Writing the portraits was a very take time to process the lives of the victims Meanwhile, English Instructor Sue she said. “Te teen journalists thought, why grueling process—sometimes I found myself and truly understand what has been lost. “Te Repko, who witnessed an unintentional does this white kid have all this information crying. When you look at these people and purpose of our project wasn’t to promote shooting of a neighbor when she was a child, about him online but this black girl doesn’t? start to make the connections and build their some kind of political or social agenda—it expressed that the collection of various nar- Why is her story not being told if his is? And narratives, it’s almost as if you are getting to really was all about the children we were ratives efectively represented the scope of they awakened in how the media can play a know them in person as you learn what their commemorating,” she said. the gun violence epidemic. “When you get role in racism.” passions were, their little quirks, how much “If somebody reads an obituary that one story afer another, if you’re not inured For Davidson, much of the project’s they impacted their family and the kind of ef- I wrote, feels all those emotions and takes to the horror of it all, it’s powerful to see all impact stemmed from the fact that each story fect they had on people in their lives,” she said. that moment to refect just as I did while I these stories in one place,” she said. “When was written about a teenager, by a teenager. Te process of getting to know each child was writing that piece, I will know that all you put everyone’s story in one place, you go, He recalled that, throughout history, many victim proved to be painful for Lee, though the work we put in this year was very, very oh, we have a problem.” social justice movements have been spear- the project only consisted of brief, 100-word worthwhile.”

After Principal William Rawson’s introduction, Bryan Stevenson approaches the podium to discuss his life’s work as a Courtesy of Communications criminal justice advocate.

StevensonContinued from STEVENSON, 1 UrgesStevenson Exonians argued that justice must tothe Selma “Change Interpretive Center, as well as the the engaging Narrative” with the human aspect of sufer- Kennedy School of Government, Stevenson come with awareness of those unfairly con- Equal Justice Initiative Ofce. ing—that is going to really inform my think- is also the founder and Executive Director of demned. “Te narrative of racial diference Given their experiences, trip partici- ing, my future.” the Equal Justice Initiative, which provides is used to justify the actions of our courts pants were eager to meet Stevenson in per- Members of the community found legal services to underprivileged and death- that rule against the disadvantaged,” he said. son. “I was excited to learn that he was actu- Stevenson’s message to be particularly ap- row inmates. According to Stevenson, these narratives il- ally going to talk about his own experiences plicable to the Academy. “I thought this was “Stevenson’s work fghting poverty and luminate systemic racism that still remains [and come] to the campus,” lower Caroline not only a great speech, but it really brought race discrimination in the justice system in America. “Slavery was not abolished, it has Huang, who went on the 2017 trip, said. “I to light everything we all needed to hear,” has won him numerous personal awards— simply evolved,” Stevenson said. “You can’t couldn’t believe we were going to meet him postgraduate Catherine Skinner said. “Even perhaps too many to name,” Rawson, who have reconciliation until you frst have truth.” in person and get his perspective on the work though this is a diverse place, we’re a com- delivered the assembly’s introductory ad- To achieve a new paradigm, however, he’s been doing.” munity who should go out and take action.” dress, said. Among these are the MacArthur Stevenson urges the audience to remain Other students who did not have prior At the close of his assembly, Stevenson “Genius Grant” and honorary doctorates intentional in keeping hope alive. “Hopeless- knowledge about Stevenson were equally was present to sign copies of his book. Stu- from multiple universities. ness is the enemy of justice,” he said. “Protect as impressed by Stevenson’s eloquence. “He dents responded en masse, and the line for a In his assembly, Stevenson encouraged your hope quotient.” was probably the best assembly speaker signature remained for over twenty minutes. students to take decisive action. “I truly be- In addition, Stevenson called on the I’ve seen so far. He was a really good public While the Exeter Bookstore had prepared lieve we’re living in a time when we need a audience to seek out discomfort. “We speaker,” prep Luke Chinberg said. “It was copies for Stevenson’s arrival, they quickly generation of people like you to change the can’t change the world unless we do things really powerful, and he engaged the whole sold out. world,” he said. that are uncomfortable and inconvenient. audience. Everyone was really quiet, in a way Prior to the signing, Rawson announced For Stevenson, his choice to be “proxi- Sometimes, you need to position yourself in that it’s never been at assembly.” his intention to purchase copies for any inmate” to sufering changed the trajectory of uncomfortable situations to see the truth, to Similarly, upper Prashant Saxena noted terested students. “If any student wants it, I his life. He recalled fnding himself adrif as see things for what they are,” he said. Only that students were unusually focused. “Te will buy the book,” he announced. “Te Prin- a young student at Harvard Law School. “In then, he pressed, would change come. room went silent when he began to talk. cipal’s Discretionary Fund will buy any book that moment of crisis, I got proximate,” he Stevenson’s powerful words fve years When he made a joke, people responded that any student wants.” Afer Stevenson’s said. “I took a course that made me spend a ago inspired Instructor in Physical Educa- well, and they quieted down when he be- departure, Rawson sent another message to month in the Georgia, where I met a group tion Olutoyin Augustus to organize the gan to speak,” he said. “Typically, there are the student body, announcing his intention of lawyers who were animated by the work Equal Justice Initiative Trip to Selma and students who play on their phones [during to purchase the book in bulk to “provide to that they were doing.” Montgomery, Alabama. Prior to their trip, all Assembly], but there were very few tonight.” every student who wants one,” according to Tat month in Georgia became the cata- participants were asked to read Just Mercy. Faculty members were equally moved Rawson’s email. lyst for a life in service of the condemned. During this year’s trip, the group drew by Stevenson’s words. “I also felt uplifed by “I wanted every student to be able to “If I’ve done anything, it’s because I got connections between the slavery of the past the student response. I hope everyone came have a copy of the book,” Rawson said. “I proximate to a condemned man,” he said. and the mass incarceration that continues to away believing that they too can follow Mr. didn’t want any student to miss out because “I want to help condemned people get to this day. Upper Lilly Pinciaro, who attended Stevenson’s example and change people’s of cost.” higher ground.” the trip last year, recalled it to be a powerful lives and the world,” Rawson said. As he prepared to leave the Assembly Stevenson then highlighted the need to experience. “It was my frst real introduction For students interested in public service, Hall stage, Stevenson lef the student body change the narratives that go unquestioned. to social justice, and it became my inspira- Stevenson’s words presented a potential area with a call to action. “You have honored me “Tere are ofen narratives that go unstated, tion to pursue the path which has now of focus. “I was familiar with his work, but by inviting me into your campus,” he said. that shape how people think, how people become one of the most important aspects hearing him in person, I was so inspired,” “When you choose to stand up, I will be reason,” he said. “It’s almost as if we’ve ac- of who I am and what I hope to do with my senior Luca Cantone said. “I’ve been intend- standing with you, I will be cheering with culturated ourselves to these grim statistics, life,” she said. During the trip, the group ing to go into public service for a while in you. I hope that when I stand up, you’ll be these grim realities that have shaped lives.” travelled to prominent landmarks such as government, but his emphasis on proximity, standing with me too.” THE EXONIAN NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 A5

Post Ofce Launches After Hours Package Pilot Program By LOUIS MUKAMA Staf Writer

The bell rings, marking the start of universal free as Exonians swarm the Academy Center. Some make a beeline for their mailboxes, hoping to find a laminated card with the bold letters “PACKAGE” before joining the line at the service desk. This is a new scene. In order to expedite package delivery to students, the Post Office has been pi- loting a self-service pickup system for the past two weeks that allows students to collect deliveries on their own time. The program utilizes six lockers located in the lobby next to the ATM. Following an email alerting students to the arrival of their packages, a lettered key is placed in their mailbox, which opens a locker holding their packages. Students are then supposed to pick up their parcels in a timely manner and deposit the key in a bin at the service window so the locker can be reused. The impetus for this program was the 300 plus packages the Mailroom receives. “So many packages are coming in a day now, that we have to figure out a way to get them shipped out to students in a timely manner,” Mail- room Supervisor Joe Goudreault said. Goudreault went on to talk about how quickly distribut- ing the growing number of packages via lockers would free up limited space in the mailroom and at Student checks Post Office locker for a package. Photo illustrated by upper Pepper Pieroni. Helena Chen/Te Exonian the same be convenient to students. An additional reason was student tell the PO how many packages I have. are also experiencing delays in students an Amazon Hub to campus. Accord- convenience. According to the mail- It also reduces the amount of time I picking up their packages, longer than ing to Ozols, the Hub, provided by the room, package pickup time is normally would have to wait in line because the 24 [hour] time period we suggest.” online shopping platform Amazon, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. For those there [is] no line for me to wait in.” Goudreault added that the success provides the recipient of a package an with overwhelming schedules, this time Hock believes the locker sys- of the locker system depends on stu- automatic notification with a code for frame does not provide enough options. tem is a great service and hopes that dents collecting their packages quickly when it’s ready for pick up. Common Senior Maggie Hock, one of the few it will continue. “I think a lot more enough for the mailboxes to be reused. carriers like UPS, FedEx and USPS students randomly selected to partici- students could benefit greatly from “This is a pilot program and I wanted can deliver to the Hub directly, re- pate in the pilot, found the program very these lockers, and I hope they will to make sure student[s] have input ducing package flow to the Mailroom. helpful. “This is very convenient, and I add more lockers to the mailbox area and understand that we need a quick The space and cost requirements didn’t have to stress about picking up and continue the program,” she said. turnaround in order to move as many of expanding the lockers and adding my package between classes,” she said. However, Senior Manager of Pro- boxes as possible after hours,” he said. a Hub are still being evaluated. Ozols Similar to Hock, upper Ademide curement and Business Services Janelle Focused on continually improv- says “The aim [of the Hub] is to pro- Kosoko, another pilot participant, Ozols identified a few issues with the ing their service, the Post Office is vide 24/7 access to deliveries for Fac- added, “This program helps me be- pilot. “The current locker system out- looking to replace the key locks with ulty and, eventually, students, and in cause it organizes all my packages in side the mailroom requires keys that keypads and ordering six more lock- turn, free up space in the mailroom.” one place for me, so I don’t need to can get misplaced or not returned. We ers. Another possibility is bringing

ContinuedLowers from OTHELLO, 1Express Disappointment in Othello Planning tween 30 minutes and 1.5 hours after buses getting lost after the fact.” be successful in the future on a differ- English department’s advantages, not- the initial start time. Lowers did not Moriarty stressed the amount of ent day of the week. “We nixed the idea ing that, because nearly every student return to their dorms and check in with work put into organizing the event of an evening because of the traffic … on campus enrolls in English every dorm faculties until 1:30 a.m. and hoped that students were able to If it happens again, it’ll be a Sunday term, the English department is in a Some students walked back to their separate outside issues from the play journey,” she said. special position to offer class-wide dorms unaccompanied by Campus itself. “The English department didn’t Breen, meanwhile, noted that stu- programs. “I think there’s real value Safety, and were thus unable to enter have anything to do with that mishap. dents may need more preparation be- in the whole class getting on buses and the buildings. “I remember we waited It was just the bus company,” Moriarty fore leaving. “I think we could do more going together,” she said. outside my dorm, Langdell Hall [... in said. He further expressed that “the prep work on the front end about what The first trip of this nature, how- the cold]” Wainwright said. “One of department is making a concerted ef- an amazing opportunity it was and how ever, saw many delays and various the students had to let us in, [and] it fort to support institutional goals and to behave in theater.” She expressed other logistical difficulties. was completely chaotic. 1:30 a.m is not should be applauded for that.” hope, citing examples in which other Lower Christina Xiao recalled, “On an acceptable time to end a field trip.” Similarly, Dionne added that the schools have similar programs. “I’ve the bus ride, I saw a Marshalls/Walmart Wainwright went on to describe planners “have to work so hard to get worked at a school where these kinds sign on one side and I remembered it how the late end affected her weekend kids permission to miss … commit- of trips have happened every term … but then maybe 15 minutes later I saw schedule.“The next day I had a mock ments,” but also cautioned against “get- The entire school was transported from it again on the other side … I realized trial tournament. It completely af- ting on the bus drivers.” “It feels like their location in Massachusetts to the we had made a u-turn.” fected the amount of sleep I got … my a kind of elitist thing … I don’t think Metropolitan Opera in New York and According to company policy, performance in the tournament and we should rattle them,” Dionne said. came back in one trip without staying drivers were not allowed to use tech- my energy levels throughout the day.” Breen hopes to use this pilot to over.” nology while operating the bus and Although disgruntled about trans- improve future programs that could “I was very surprised when I came were instead required to rely upon portation issues, students appreciated allow classes to have opportunities to here and saw how many resources we paper directions. They eventually got the trip overall.“I did feel like it was get off campus. “We learned some les- have, and how infrequently they’re lost and separated within Boston city a mostly enjoyable experience for the sons from this,” she said. “Friday nights used in the curriculum. And actually limits. As the fourth and fifth buses time I was there,” said Chen. McIlroy are not a good time for Exeter kids. I how difficult it is,” Breen added. She stopped on an exit ramp to wait for echoed these sentiments, saying, “It think that many students’ experience noted that “this [pilot] is the most the remaining four, the others began was a good bonding experience for our was clouded by that, and they weren’t ambitious thing we’ve done besides the to drive in circles. class, and I think everyone enjoyed able to appreciate the opportunity.” prom,” and hopes that it can continue Eventually, the buses arrived be- swapping funny stories about their Dionne believes that the trip could in the future.

ContinuedStudents from STUCO, 1 Vote for 2019-2020 StuCo Executive Board Equity and Diversity’s (CCED) involve- other groups around campus,” he said. ficiency when electing a candidate. and fostering a culture of compassion. ment with the Afro-Latinx Exonian So- Regardless of campaign promises, Lai has identified one of his chief Upper and Student Council Mental ciety (ALES). “CCED asked us if they some members of Student Council still concerns as changing the perception of Health Committee co-head Joy Liu sup- could do anything to support our en- feel the organization itself is not capable Student Council as an entity that can ported Noori because of his approach to deavors,” he said. “I look forward to the of significantly influencing the campus. enact positive change. “I’d like to see by mental health on campus. “I think, be- chance to reach out to members of the “I think that, over my years here and the time I leave [that] students feel like cause everyone’s platform involved men- Exeter community in a similar fashion through my time in StuCo, I have found they are part of the Exeter community tal health, it is important to note that and act as the catalyst for that change.” the organization is less about making and can see the things they care about Ayush is the only candidate that spoke Likewise, Lisa noted broad stu- changes in the Exeter community and advanced and see changes where they to me and the other co-head of the Stu- dent involvement as her key focus in more about reiterating and comment- want change to be made,” he said. “I dent Council Mental Health Committee the coming months. “I would also like ing on the changes that have happened would also hope students leave feeling about our plans going forward,” Liu said. to gather student opinion on what Exo- in the community,” upper Emma Cer- more optimism about the changes that While mental health is a difficult nians want to do first, rather than what rato said. “In meetings, often it feels can be made through Student Council.” and nuanced issue to address, Liu be- I want to do first,” she said. “I hope like faculty coming forward and say- President Noori concluded that in lieves Noori will be able to enact mean- students all around campus, in all dif- ing these are the changes we’ve made the coming year, he will utilize the tre- ingful change. “Mental health is such an ferent pockets of Exeter will feel that and this is what’s going to happen.” mendous influence of Student Council abstract concept, and it is hard to take what happens in StuCo has an impact Lower Bizzie Lynch was also cyni- to create lasting improvements in the tangible steps to better the wellbeing of on them, that what happens in StuCo cal about the efficacy of Student Coun- Exeter community. “Student Coun- the campus,” she said. “Every candidate matters and that they have a say in that.” cil. “Honestly, in the end, I know that cil is the second largest student or- has this goal and I have no doubt that ev- Lai agrees and intends to strengthen the president is probably going to ganization on this campus,” Noori ery candidate intends to better the men- communication in and outside of Student Harvard,” she said. “This forces me to said. “The president is responsible tal health of our student body. However, Council. “I think that my next course of the conclusion that the vote is much for crafting the vision of Council and I feel Ayush could actually pull it off.” action is going to be taking an active step more affiliated with college matricu- keeping it accountable to its constitu- Wabunoha views his new role as a to see what new directions we can find lation than feasible change in Student ents. I believe serving as president is position of communication, having been through talking with students within Council.” Based on this perception, among the most powerful ways to cre- inspired by the Council on Community, student council but also reaching out to Lynch values character traits over ef- ate positive change on this campus.” A6 THE EXONIAN NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

InconsistentBy ERIN CHOI Modern Language Class Sizes Sparks Concern and VERONICA CHOULGA shown to be a detrimental aspect of lan- attested to the value in having a small sec- teacher cannot sit at the table with the stu- Staf Writers guage classes for both students and fac- tion. “It gives everybody—even the people dents, it changes the whole dynamic of the As a result of add/drop period course ulty. Each student has less time and op- who don’t talk as much—an opportu- class. Now instead of looking at each other, changes, several modern language classes portunity to participate in the discussion nity to contribute to the class,” she said. they have to [turn around and] look to the have been exceeding 12 students, raising and to practice speaking the language. Smaller sections, on the other hand, teacher,” he said. “It’s hard to include ev- questions around departmental funding. French Instructor Viviana Santos also have their downsides. Senior Bella Il- eryone if you cannot ft people at the table.” According to Dean of Faculty El- brought up that having an ample opportu- chenko took a 500 level Russian course Large classes also bring up challenges len Wolf, stafng is reviewed annu- nity to speak was a central part of the Hark- which only had four students. Tough in testing. With only 12 sliders on every ally by each department chair and the ness method. “Pedagogically, it’s not ideal. she said that, “in general, the smaller the Harkness table, faculty mentioned the in- Dean of Faculty. “We base all our staf- We don’t have any other way for students to class, the better,” she noted how with only convenience of having to accommodate for ing projections—and our hiring—on his- speak to each other than in classes if they’re three other people it was more challenging additional students. “I have to put the ad- torical enrollment patterns and on stu- not getting a chance, because there are too to have a proper Harkness conversation. ditional student at my desk which pushes dents’ spring schedule requests,” she said. many people and sometimes there are two Lower Hassane Fiteni pointed out how me to move my things. Even proctoring Interim Chief Financial Ofcer Marijka or three aggressive speakers in the class, and even a section of 14 is quite small compared to a test becomes challenging,” Talla said. Beauchesne noted that once these discus- it’s hard to try to fnd a way in,” Santos said. classes at other schools. “I think we’re just so Stribling added that such alterna- sions were complete, appropriate funds were Spanish Instructor Jacqueline Flores accustomed to having 12 kids in a class that 14 tive arrangements could make it easier always allocated. “All demands from a de- said that especially in beginning levels, an might seem big, but if we look around, it’s still to commit academic dishonesty. “It be- partment regarding stafng are met,” she said. overcrowded classroom could foster a dis- an amazing size and [we are] still able to keep comes an issue of physical space, and a However, problems arose when couraging environment. “It’s bad enough a good discussion and interaction,” he said. little bit of security and compromising section sizes fuctuated beyond these that you have to overcome your shyness or On the other hand, in an elementary when we have assessments or tests,” he said. estimates afer the add/drop pe- overcome your fear of making mistakes be- Spanish class with 12 students, prep Kate Spanish Instructor Mark Trafon, riod at the beginning of each term. cause sometimes all you need is confdence Mautz felt that larger class sizes led to dif- while understanding the Academy’s vari- Wolf noted that certain sections had to speak in a foreign language,” she said. fculty in student engagement and orga- ous needs, believes that the school displays to go beyond 12 in order to run more ad- Chinese Instructor Levi Stribling also nization. “With a larger class, I feel that it its priorities through its investments. “We vanced classes that had low enrollments. emphasized how speaking is crucial to ex- is easier for the class to get of topic more have to have resources for all sorts of pro- “We sometimes run smaller sections of panding the students’ abilities to speak and frequently and for side conversations to oc- grams, so we don’t always get what we advanced courses to satisfy students’ re- understand a foreign language. “In a lan- cur when people are speaking,” Mautz said. want. But an institution states its values by quests,” she said. “When that happens, guage class...I’m trying to suck every minute French Instructor Amadou Talla where it invests its resources,” Trafon said. some other courses sometimes become to get more exposure,” he said. “Te only way noted the spatial limitations of an Exeter “I think we teachers would all agree that larger than the ideal 12...we are mindful of language improves is with time and practice.” classroom. He recalled how a few years splitting a class of 15 students into two sec- the imbalance in the student experience.” Lower Isa Matsubayashi, whose Chi- ago, his class was so large that they could tions is worth the costs to the academy in Tese large sections have indeed nese class was composed of nine students, not ft around a Harkness table. “If the terms of economics, space and personnel.”

Day Student Parents Provide Dinners for Boarders By BONA HONG and BRIAN SON teenagers. “I wanted to give them the op- happier aferward. “Tey came back to support for the initiative. “I would love to do Staf Writers portunity to take a break from the rush school with new energy,” Archer said. it again, and I think this is an experience that Day student families have been host- of Exeter life and just chill,” Archer said. Other day students who took the all boarding students should have,” he said. ing potluck dinners this month for board- For boarders who attended pilot pot- initiative to host dinner for their fellow Lower Adith Reddi agreed with Headly, ers as a part of Barbara Shaw (P’22)’s lucks, Shaw’s project proved to be a suc- boarding friends agreed. Prep Kate Mautz expressing how the potluck made him feel new initiative to help Exonians de-stress cess. “We started with a couple of my son’s shared her experience of bringing board- more connected not just to other Exonians from their busy academic schedules. friends. I made my signature dish, and ing friends home for a night over. “It was but the local Exeter community. “I defnitely Afer reading an Exonian article in Sep- they loved it,” Shaw said. “We … then [in- so fun. Tey were dying to get of campus thought it was helpful going of campus be- tember 2018 about the prevalence of anxi- vited] another three, and then [for] the last and actually go to a home,” Mautz said. “I cause Exeter can feel isolated sometimes,” ety and stress on campus, Shaw researched one, we invited his entire foor in Went- think the feeling of being somewhere big- Reddi said. “Especially when you have tests or ways to address this problem and reached worth Hall during Chinese New Year. Ev- ger than their dorm rooms excited them. other major assessments the next day, going out to Dean of Student Health and Well- eryone who came wanted to come again.” Tey also got a home cooked meal, which to a peer’s house might help take your mind ness William Coole. “He said the key is to However, encouraging students to sac- they loved afer eating at Elm for so long.” of things and come back feeling refreshed.” get [students] out of the campus—you have rifce potential school obligations to go to a Similarly, invited boarding students Lower Matthew Chen expressed that to decompress the stress no matter for how day student’s home for a night of food, fun were appreciative of the welcoming en- the initiative will positively impact stu- long or how far away,” Shaw said. Shaw sub- and family is sometimes difcult. As Archer vironment of day student families. “Hav- dent mental health by allowing Exonians to sequently contemplated the value of ofering recalled from his own experience of hosting ing the chance to be in a very family-like, have fun and feel more supported by their boarders a comfortable and relaxed home en- his fellow boarding friends, his friends were cozy atmosphere was also something that peers. “It’s a great opportunity for people vironment in the form of “potluck dinners.” initially uncertain about coming because helped me relax and unwind for a bit,” to get to know each other better and to en- Shaw’s son, prep Jack Archer, read- of the perceived time crunch. “Tey felt it prep Shalom Headly said. “It reminded joy each others’ company, and just being ily embraced the initiative, viewing them would make them more stressed,” he said. me of Harry Potter when Harry goes in around your friends in a stress-free environ- as excellent opportunities for boarding and In the end, Archer’s boarding [and] meets Ron’s family for the frst time. ment pays dividends to one’s mental health, day students to socialize and be “normal” friends attended the potluck and felt Headly enthusiastically expressed his whether you notice it or not,” Chen said.

CommunityContinued from NOROVIRUS, 1 Takesthe virus is not being spreadMeasures inadvertently to the number To of cases contracted.Prevent “We com- said. “SoNorovirus I decided that’s what we can do, we others in dorms and dining halls.” municated to ensure that we were using ap- should do. Te bathroom is the number one Fortunately, many teachers were sympa- While some students, like Shin, remained propriate cleaning solutions that would kill the place to contract illness, so we have split the thetic and accommodated sick students with in the health center for days, others, including suspected norovirus and that we were paying facilities up between the third foor residents extensions and additional academic help. “Te Luce, were advised to stay in their rooms so close attention to cleaning spaces known to to minimize our exposure.” work took a while to catch up on, but most the virus could run its course. “I called them harbor viruses like doorknobs, dining spaces Senior and Amen proctor Selin Ferhangil of my teachers were really understanding and they told me that norovirus typically lasts and bathroom facilities,” she said. feels that LeBrun’s protocol has positively im- because there were so many other kids who a day, and, if I was comfortable in my room, Other members of the community, like pacted Amen. “I appreciate Morgan’s initiative were sick as well,” lower Annie Shin said. that I could stay there,” Luce said. LeBrun, have begun initiatives of their own to because we all want to stay healthy,” she said. When students experience virus symp- According to Lilly, the prevalence of the prevent the virus from spreading. “So the fact that she took the time to print toms, many are rushed to the health center virus on campus is predominantly due to Aside from compartmentalizing dorm posters and designate certain areas to preserve for treatment. “Each student is evaluated by Exeter’s communal residential environment. bathrooms, LeBrun also encouraged her our health is really appreciated in Amen.” a medical professional and monitored for “Schools, childcare centers and nursing homes dormmates to develop other hygiene practic- Lilly agreed with many of LeBrun’s rec- dehydration and worsening symptoms,” Lilly are more likely to see illness like this because es, including hand-washing with hot water for ommendations, concluding that the best way said, describing the treatment procedure. “We of the shared spaces in which we live and the duration of the ABC song, opening doors to stop the spread of norovirus is to always ask can prescribe anti-nausea medicine that can work,” she said. with elbows or forearms, bleaching all infected for help. “Come to the Health Center if you are help reduce discomfort from symptoms. [Te Te health center has been collaborat- areas and only using restrooms on one’s own sick; this is the best way to get appropriate care health center] ensures students are getting ing with Facilities Management and Dining foor. “Te majority of people on my foor had and monitoring while preventing the spread appropriate care and monitoring and that Services to improve sanitation and minimize expressed concerns about norovirus,” LeBrun of illness to other.” THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, FEBRAURY 21, 2019 B1 ExeterLife

Students Liam Walsh, Santiago Adams, Katie Reid and Pepper Pieroni (L-R) and ensemble perform in Te Wizard of Oz. Helena Chen/Te Exonian The Wizard of Oz Sells Out In 24 Hours By ANNE BRANDES and that’s really colorful and family-friendly.” said. “We would never have been able to use more veteran students in theater,” she said. AMY LUM A number of students and faculty mem- so many massive moving platforms in Fisher Te mainstage has also fostered friend- Staf Writers bers dedicated signifcant amounts of time to [Teater], nor would we have had such cool ships between students, according to prep and help create the play. Prep and stagehand Grace projections, lights, and efects such as the tech crew member Grace Valashinas. “I've met a Te highly anticipated winter mainstage Letandre noted the diversity of roles people hot air balloon. We were even able to use the lot of cool people through crew,” Valashinas said. “Te Wizard of Oz” sold out during the frst 24 involved in the mainstage played in the pro- fy system, a rigging system used in profes- Henris felt similarly and attributed the close hours that tickets were available for purchase. duction of the show. “Tere are three costum- sional theaters, for the haunted forest scene.” bonds between students to the positive dynam- Presented in the new Goel Center for Teater ers, eight tech crew or stagehands and spot- Lower Katie Reid agreed with Josef, ex- ic of the crew, a dynamic that transcended grade and Dance and featuring the work of dedi- light, projections, lightboard, soundboard,” pressing that her portrayal of Dorothy was en- levels. “My favorite part [of being in the produc- cated choreographers, writers and musicians, she said. “Tere are also all the other crews hanced by the new Goel Center. “As the frst tion] is the fact that I've met so many people, the play surpassed the audience’s expectations too, and then there's all the actors and musi- real musical in the new theatre, we were given upperclassmen and lowerclassmen,” she said. and became a highlight of the term for many. cians and the director and the stage managers.” a chance to show of the lighting and features McNulty specifcally cited how the leads Te theater department chose to perform While the roles required many hours of of Goel,” she said. “I think we took full ad- supported their peers at the understudy show “Te Wizard of Oz” for a number of reasons. hard work over the course of the term, students vantage of the signifcant resources given us.” as a unique aspect of Exeter theater. “Te According to Costume Designer and Direc- who worked both behind the scenes and on Te center is tangible proof of the support of leads were genuinely enthusiastic about what tor of Costumes Lauren Josef, who directed stage enjoyed their experience in preparing for the theater department, according to Lower and we, the understudies, were doing on stage,” he the play, an important factor in the decision and subsequently performing in the produc- Tinman Understudy Stephen McNulty. “Te fa- said. “Tat's something you don't get every- was the signifcance the play had in her child- tion. “Even when we're not on stage and we're cilities indicate that the Exeter community sup- where–you don't always get that comradery.” hood. “It's always been a really special show to in the back scenes of the stage where nobody ports the theater program, which really helps Just like the play itself, the theater comme,” she said. “I grew up watching the movie on can see us, it's really fun to joke around,” prep us perform to the best of our abilities,” he said. munity is designed to be an inclusive group the daily and I've just always loved the show.” Hannah Henris said. “Everyone is so nice and In addition to new equipment, many within the Exeter bubble, as it served during Josef also believed the play would be I learned so much from watching the leads.” fresh faces joined the cast and crew of the Josef’s high school career. “I found my home a good change for Exeter in comparison to Another aspect of preparation that many Wizard of Oz. Love noted that this made the in the theater when I was in high school,” she prior politically-afliated plays. “I wanted to participants enjoyed was the resources of the atmosphere signifcantly more exciting than said. “[Teater] provides a home for anybody, do something that would reach the commu- Goel Center for Teater and Dance, which al- other productions. “I got to work with so no matter if they're on tech crew or if they're nity and be something that people could sit lowed students like assistant stage manager many people in the cast and crew who are controlling lights or if they're the lead on back and enjoy in our new space,” she said. and senior Nat Love to explore the limits of new or newer to theater. It was also Mrs. Jo- stage, I want everybody to have a place that “It's nice to not have to think sometimes, and the new stage. “We were really able to uti- sef’s frst time directing at Exeter, which was they can come to when they come to play re- people can just enjoy something on stage lize the features of the theater technically,” she really fun and refreshing for me and the other hearsal and understand we want them here.” Members of The Hayabusa 2 Community Gather Project By JAEKEB HARPER Guest Contributor from MATTER Magazine For Asian Dinner For centuries, scientists and theolo- sample in a sealed container towards Earth By MOKSHA AKIL and ANNA TRAN gists have debated one of our greatest mys- and returned to its orbit around Ryugu. Staf Writers teries: the origin of human life. Did it just Four months ago, Hayabusa 2 released start with the right materials in an un- the German-and-French-made Mobile The Asian Advisory Board the board for their organized execu- dersea vent, or was it the work of a god? Asteroid Surface Scout (MASCOT) onto (AAB) brought together individu- tion of the event. “I think AAB did According to the Japanese Aerospace Ryugu. MASCOT tumbled to the surface als of Asian heritage for their annual an extraordinary job in pulling off Exploration Agency (JAXA), it is possible under low gravity and used an internal sys- Asian Dinner celebrating their tradi- an event of this magnitude,” he said. that the material of life may have arrived on tem of shifing weight to throw itself about tions with each other through a vari- The event was also accompanied our planet from somewhere outside the solar the surface of the asteroid. At this very mo- ety of food and cultural performances. by several performances organized system. “Te main purpose of this mission ment, MASCOT is using a series of cameras Adviser of AAB and English In- by Asian-identifying students. “See- is to know the origin and evolution of [the] and infrared microscopes to study Ryugu’s structor Wei-Ling Woo expressed that ing all of the AAPI community’s spe- solar system. We want to fnd the original surface in more detail than ever before. the primary focus of the event was cific skills showed me how talented material of life,” said Makoto Yoshikawa, a Te project hasn’t been without setbacks. to unify the Asian, Asian-American we really are…[the performances] leading scientist and the mission manager When the craf reached the asteroid in June of and Pacific Islander (AAPI) groups were one of my favorite parts of the for JAXA’s ongoing project: Hayabusa 2. 2018, JAXA realized that the surface was cov- on campus. “The dinner provides an dinner,” said senior Abby Zhang. Te Hayabusa 2 Project is JAXA’s dar- ered in large boulders, making it very difcult opportunity for the AAPI student Students portrayed the many dif- ing mission to bring plentiful samples of to land. “We got there, got to our home posi- and adult community to gather over ferent styles of Asian dance, from upper an asteroid back to Earth. Scientists then tion, and took our close-up images of the target a meal and conversation,” she said. Kelly Mi’s performance of a traditional examine their composition and see if it asteroid to realize that the surface is not friend- The dinner occurs during winter Chinese dance influenced by classical can develop into life. To do this, Haya- ly to the mission,” Yoshikawa said at an Amer- term and has randomly assigned seat- ballet to upper Nikita Thummala’s Bolly- busa 2 enters an orbit around an asteroid, ican Astronomical Society press conference. ing to encourage students to meet new wood dance. Beat of Asia, Exeter’s Asian launches a lander multiple times to collect Hayabusa’s smallest lander, the MINER- people. Many students appreciated the music hip hop Dance group, presented samples of the asteroid’s surface and safely VA-II, revealed that the surface was com- board’s effort to unite different groups choreography to the song “Thanks” by brings those samples back down to Earth. pletely rocky, only heightening their con- of Exonians. “I think it was good that K-pop group Seventeen. Uppers Jas- Only certain asteroids can go through cerns. Fortunately, JAXA, NASA, DLR and there were assigned seats so that you mine Liao, Summer Hua and prep Grace this process. JAXA has selected an asteroid the French Space Agency, in a collaborative can get to know people that you might Ding, meanwhile, were inspired to sing named Ryugu for the mission. Ryugu, scien- efort, were able to identify sites for Haya- not have known in the Asian com- Yellow by Coldplay in both Mandarin tifcally recognized as 162173 Ryugu, is a rare busa, MASCOT and other landers to touch munity,” said lower Isa Matsubayashi. and English after the song’s appear- Cg-type asteroid, meaning it contains materi- down on. MASCOT subsequently landed The organizers also emphasized di- ance in the film Crazy Rich Asians. als commonly found in both types of asteroids. upside down, posing an additional challenge. versity, reaching out to student groups Attendees of the dinner lauded it Te huge asteroid has a mass of approximately Te Hayabusa 2 is currently in orbit from all over Asia in order to have accu- as a well-planned bonding event. “I 4.5 x 1011 kg and is considered one of only two around Ryugu and has been sending data rate representation. According to senior think that we always have work to do, that is within the radius of Mars, the other be- back to Earth through MASCOT. Te mission Adrian Venzon, the word “Asian” is of- but I also know there are students en- ing a slightly smaller asteroid named Bennu. is far from over. Later this month, Hayabusa ten associated with the image of a per- gaging in that work and making prog- “We know a lot about how planets are 2 will land on Ryugu for the second of three son of East Asian descent. “It's easy to ress,” Noori said. “We must ensure that formed. What we don’t know is the frst 100 trips. Scientists are well aware that landing get wrapped up in the East Asian side of we can continue to create avenues for million years,” Ralf Juamman, principal in- conditions will be perilous and are biting their Asian culture,” Venzon said. “This year, dialogue, spaces for representation and vestigator for the German space agency, said. nails in anticipation of this daring maneuver. however, we tried to bring more South- opportunities for cultural celebration.” “Only asteroids can help here, and Ryugu is of If successful, this project has the po- east Asian food and South Asian food.” Venzon, meanwhile, spoke to why a class of asteroid that is very, very pristine.” tential to fundamentally change the way The preparation for this event Asian Dinner had special meaning Te frst objective of the Hayabusa 2 was we think about life and how life got to our was a long process that required in- to him: “I never really felt that there to collect an interior sample of the asteroid. planet. It’s bold, it’s difcult and it has been tensive research. The student organiz- were a lot of other Asian students Hiding on one side of Ryugu, Haya- called crazy. Nobody has ever tried to make ers reached out to various restaurants, on campus because, while we are the busa fred an explosive onto the asteroid’s multiple sampling trips to an asteroid be- collected information on portions and largest minority on campus, you still surface, which both fattened out a land- fore. Tere are high hopes that when Haya- pricing and spoke to other students don't see each other at the same time ing spot for the craf and uncovered more busa 2 returns its samples to Earth in 2020, and adults throughout various meet- at the same place … When you see interior material. Ten, Hayabusa 2 landed scientists will fnally be able to unravel ings. Upper Ayush Noori commended that, you feel like you really belong.” on the surface, collected its sample, shot the some of human biology’s greatest mysteries. 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SeniorSpotlight Calvin Chai-Onn In his more relaxed moments, Chai- By PAUL ROGERS Onn enjoys reading books and watching Staf Writer movies that send important real-life “Democracy Dies in Darkness” — messages. “Star Wars, especially episode when asked about his motivation to stay three, embodies the transformation informed with current events, senior of democracy—in this case, from the Calvin Chai-Onn recalled this motto from Republic to the first Galactic Empire. the Washington Post. It’s like my favorite book, Animal Farm, The study of politics has captivated which speaks of the dangers of power Chai-Onn ever since his early childhood. being concentrated in the hands of too He recalls viewing his first presidential few.” debate, between McCain and Obama, at Chai-Onn shared his advice for future the age of 8. Ever since then, the concept Exonians in a fitting debate metaphor. of “limited government, and that people “In debate speeches, the best debaters are most empowered to make their own will have a rationale or a framework that decisions” resonated strongly with him. encompasses their entire speech,” Chai- That conviction guided Chai-Onn to Onn said. “I'm not suggesting to anyone become first a member and then a co-head who is new that they should confine of the Daniel Webster Debate Society. themselves in any way [at Exeter], but I do Inspired by a neighboring dormmate, feel that everything they do here should Daniel Lee ’18, Chai-Onn joined the be under some framework or rationale.” Erin McCann/Te Exonian Daniel Webster Debate Society at the He tasked younger Exonians to beginning of his prep year. The club culmination of what I've tried to do while opinions have changed since I’ve been answer these questions: “Why are you quickly became an integral part of his life I was here,” he said. “It's a great place to here,” he said. “While I feel like the school doing what you are doing? What is its on campus. engage with your peers intellectually, and could do a better job in trying to increase importance, what purpose does it serve, His talent flourished under the it's such an honor to have been part of ideological diversity, I’ve never felt like an what is grand about it; what is important instruction of past Debate Society boards. [the club].” outcast or that students have been hostile about it?” Chai-Onn was determined to set himself Chai-Onn’s pursuit of invigorating to my viewpoints.” Chai-Onn may not want to define apart from other debaters, perpetually discussion led him to another club: Chai-Onn isn’t just motivated to lead his future career just yet, but he dreams motivated to improve his craft. He cites Republican Club. “It was quite a shock for intellectually, however; he also serves as of “being a judge on the United States discipline and responsibility as major me when I [first] came to Republican Club a dormitory proctor, helping younger Courts of Appeals.” In particular, Calvin components of debate strategy and strives and not everyone was a Republican,” he students in Main Street Hall navigate mentioned the Fifth Circuit, which to instill that same sense of commitment said. “In fact, I assessed that the majority of Exeter. presides over Louisiana, Mississippi and in new members of the club. members…will disagree with Republican Upper and Main Street dorm affiliate Texas, as he believes they get to oversee “I read the The New York Times and Orthodoxy in at least one major way. That Nathan James praised Chai-Onn’s the most interesting cases. Wall Street Journal every day without fail. was an eye opening moment.” seriousness as proctor. “As a proctor, he Senior Luca Cantone sees this Much to the ridicule of some of my friends Four years later, he is a co-head of always makes sure the preps are doing potential in Calvin, emphasizing that he I watch the C-Span network,” Chai-Onn Republican Club and recognizes the okay and checks in with them every day,” combines both kindness and hard work. said. “I also read The Economist and all the important role it plays in his life. “[During he said. “His C-SPAN binges foretell a career at the published decisions of all thirteen United Republican Club discussions], I always His advisor, chemistry instructor highest levels of law and politics,” Cantone States Courts of Appeals every morning.” have to shape and refine my views and Andrew McTammany, was proud of Chai- said. “He’s also wonderful friend.” Chai-Onn’s dedication to staying figure out, quite frankly, what they are.” Onn’s impact on the community. “Calvin Throughout his time with Chai-Onn, informed eventually paid off and he Chai-Onn also noted that Exeter has been an excellent leader and role James has come to admire and respect has led the Debate Society to many of has given him the opportunity to discuss model for our community. As a proctor, his introspective nature and principles. their tournament victories. No matter topics with people of different political he leads by example, both in his behavior “Calvin has inspired me to stand by my the results of the competition, though, beliefs. “Even though I am a conservative, and scholasticism,” he said. “Not only is values,” he said. “I admire how he always he is proud of the club’s members for I have always enjoyed that many a liberal Calvin approachable, but he often goes out follows through with what he thinks is their effort. “I feel like being a leader of student has forced me to refine and of his way to make his peers feel welcomed right, even when others think it’s wrong.” the Daniel Webster Debate Society is a strengthen my opinions...some of my and appreciated.”

FacultySpotlight

By STEPHEN MCNULTY and Leah Merrill have observed in my years at Exeter,” FELIX YEUNG former History Instructor Giorgio Staf Writers Secondi said. “Without ever taking the ownership of the discussion away from In the classroom she calls "Academy the students, she succeeds in shaping the 16," History Instructor Leah Merrill ’93 discussion and nudging the students to fell in love with the Academy—twice. go in depth and learn more than they “I don't like to be the smartest could have imagined.” person in the room,” she said. “I loved Merrill prioritizes injecting levity coming here [as a student] and knowing into her classroom. “The first image that there was always a group of people that [comes] to my mind is her smile. that was smarter, faster, better [than me]. She's always smiling, and she loves to I was energized by participating in a make jokes,” senior Gabby Allen said. community so much bigger than myself.” “I sometimes actively seek out Mrs. The intellectual curiosity of the student Merrill outside of class, because I know body that drew her in as a highschooler that talking to her will always brighten has kept her here as an instructor. up my day.” As a student, Merrill was inspired Outside of the classroom, Merrill by the late Stephen Smith, who taught is known for her bubbly personality history for over four decades. “He was and approachable demeanor, which someone who taught me European has spilled over into her dorm duty at History, but he really taught me much Kirtland House. “She's very popular, more,” she recalled. She currently teaches so whenever she's on duty, so many in Smith’s old classroom–"Academy 16." kids come over … She's lovely to be Smith became Merrill’s mentor upon around, and she's really got a great Helena Chen/Te Exonian her return as an instructor in 2000. personality,” prep Liam Ahern said. “He was so generous—he spent endless the Modern India course. “The course student deserves serious intellectual Every week, Ahern looks forward to amounts of time modeling excellent came out of the natural evolution and engagement in response to that,” she Merrill’s presence. teaching and talking with me about the healthy reflection that the History said. Prior to Kirtland, Merrill served nuances and subtleties of Harkness,” she Department regularly undertakes,” she Students have seen Merrill’s in several other dormitories, starting said. “He was a teacher to me once again said. “We realized we had this gap in comments transform their essay-writing with Peabody Hall. Former residents while also being a colleague and friend.” the curriculum, and that was India.” skills. “I'll never forget receiving the recall her presence fondly. “[Merrill] Merrill’s priorities now lie foremost Having learned about India prior to the comments on my first European History had something of an open door policy in the student experience rather than course’s inception, Merrill was interested paper. I was a new lower, accustomed to in Peabody. Multiple days a week, there the content of the class itself. “I’m not a in developing the class and spent two coasting through my former school. Her would be three, four, six of us gathered historian. I’m a history teacher,” she said. summers doing so. comments highlighted both the strong in her living room for hours on end, “While I am passionate about the history A few years later, she worked with writing and the lack of substantive ideas discussing campus and current events I teach, what I really love is working with Global Initiatives to open a trip to India. included in my paper,” Alison Economy and, as I remember fairly vividly, doing students.” As a chaperone for this trip, she provided ’11 said. “In hindsight, that critique a lot of complaining about the stresses of At Exeter, Merrill teaches many a valuable wealth of knowledge to both became a device around which I framed Exeter life,“ Robert Baldi ’03 said. history electives, including Early Modern students and faculty. “Having her on my time at Exeter. It empowered me to Beyond Exeter, Merrill is an Europe, Absolutism and Revolution, The the ground in India helped the students value my own point of view as serious, avid hiker. “I hike a lot in the White European Century, Modern India, World bridge the gap between their theoretical original and worth interrogating. Just Mountains. Out there, you can realize War and European Society and Genocide knowledge and what they were seeing,” as early Europe relied on a system of that the world is far bigger—it's beautiful in the Modern World. In particular, said Eimer Page, Director of Global masters and apprentices, Mrs. Merrill and inspiring. People aren't all the be World War and European History is a Initiatives. treated me as a vital apprentice in the all, end all. It's bigger than the world course close to her heart. To promote critical thinking in study of history.” of man,” she said. “I love the natural “The Holocaust has been my primary the classroom, Merrill refrains from In a similar vein, Merrill places beauty and scale.” As with the Exeter intellectual pursuit since middle school,” assigning tests to students. “I certainly Harkness as a central facet of her community, nature affords her a sense she said. “From an early age I have been try to infuse my students with a greater teaching style. “In my mind, what we of humility and widens her perspective. wrestling with ‘What makes us human?’ passion for history,” she said. “The past do in class and what we do in writing Much of Merrill’s world revolves and have focused on the Holocaust in is filled with amazing events and exciting parallel each other closely,” she said. “I around education, in whatever form my thinking about this question.” Prior people, but the content is how we get want to validate both activities because that may take. “Education is a mindset. to the Academy, Merrill worked at the excited, energized, about developing a they're working together.” For her final It is this intellectual curiosity that lets United States Holocaust Memorial vast array of skills. I don’t care if students evaluation, Harkness factors heavily. us not be afraid—it gives us the courage Museum in Washington, D.C. in the memorize anything.” In class, Merrill seamlessly manages to ask questions, to put ourselves in Office of Survivor Affairs, and she brings Merrill’s stress on analysis for her the flow of discussion, directing its arc uncomfortable situations, to try new her experiences there into the classroom. students has led her to providing in- towards concrete learning moments things,” she said. In addition to her devotion to depth feedback on major assignments. while still allowing the students to have “Education is the push that runs World War and European History, she “When students write essays, it is a a major role in the discussion. “Mrs. inside of us to constantly make ourselves was instrumental in the development of serious intellectual exercise. I think every Merrill is the best Harkness teacher I better,” Merrill said. THE EXONIAN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 B3 ExonianHumor Types of People Te Smoothie: in Dhall An Exhaustive Examination By RYAN XIE Observant Genius By DENNIS KOSTAKOGLU AYDIN, JONATHON MENG, And NICK PHAM You’ll Never See Ketchup the Same Way Again 1. Te one who gets to Elm at 12:33 One of the fads among vegans, Vegan smoothies often use fruits (which, if you’ve seen our beauti- and stands in line for 20 minutes and still hasn’t yet fgured out that vegetarians, and normal human and vegetables, to be purêëd with ful physiques, you’d know we’re lef side is so much quicker and that beings is the smoothie. But what some form of nut milk. Some authorities on this topic), the everyone cuts in Elm. Te kid is really are smoothies? Well, there people would say that nut milk protein smoothie, for which the probably an innocent prep who had are many definitions. A smoothie is a form of dairy, as the name easiest recipe is simply putting raw to book it from the science building. is considered to be a drinkable contains the word milk, however eggs in a blender. Now, what other 2. The one who is into “dhall blended mix of various materials, this would go against the point of things do we make from eggs? creations.”They always combine which means there are many kinds milk in the first place. It’s meant Consider what would happen if food because it tastes better. Tey of smoothies. An example is the to be produced by a mammalian you, for once, woke up sufficiently probably make their own milk- vegan fruit smoothie, filled with mother to give nutrients to their before classes in order to pick up shakes, too. delicious, partially edible ingre- young before they can eat, and some breakfast from d-hall. Per- 3. Te one who only makes a sand- dients and, if you’re lucky, fruit. unless my biology class was a little haps you would walk down the wich. Tis person is so repulsed by There’s also vegetable smoothies, screwy, nuts are neither animals hot food line and see “Gete and regular dhall food that they can only eat sandwiches. filled with sadness and disturb- nor mammals, therefore, nut milk Perry’s Scrambled Eggs”. Now that 4. Te one who only eats food from the ingly large roots. But what other is not milk. your brain has grown to the size of salad bar or pasta bar at Weth be- smoothies could there be? Now that your brain has been a galaxy, you can surely see where cause they don’t want to wait in line. Take ketchup. Ketchup is known expanded, what other smoothies this is going: Scrambled eggs are 5. Te one who cuts in line. For Weth, as a “condiment” among unlear- could there be? We’ve already ar- merely a cooked smoothie. this is typically the person who al- nèd men. However, our years of gued that smoothies don’t require But wait! There’s more! For all ways joins their friends in the line research has led us to a different milk, but most ice creams are you adults out there who haven’t break near the plate area. For Elm, conclusion. First, most semi- synthetically made. Take ice cream burned your copy of The Exonian this is everyone who isn’t the afore- intelligent animals are aware that milkshakes, which are nothing by this point, I bet that you all mentioned prep who waits patiently. tomatoes are a fruit. And what are more than ice cream smoothies. have enjoyed a cold glass of beer 6. Te one who cuts the line at the very the main ingredients of ketchup? Now, I know what you’re thinking: at some point. But surprise! Beer front of the line, but manages to not It is made from tomatoes, sugar, “Well, if we take that concept of is simply a fermented wheat and delay the line since they get out right before the person who is next in line vinegar and seasonings. Ketchup melted ice cream and we apply it yeast smoothie, and as wheat is gets there- you know what I mean? is clearly a form of the vegan fruit elsewhere, we can make the argu- a vegetable, beer is a vegetable 7. Te one who doesn’t consume any- smoothie. ment that any ice cream is just a smoothie made of wheat. thing but a drink. A common misconception is solidified milk smoothie.” And you We hope we’ve expanded your 8. The one who gets two cups of that a smoothie must contain some would be correct. Ice cream on a comprehension of the smooth- drinks. Tis person is a thirsty boi form of dairy. cone? A smoothie in a bread bowl. ie world. Like Emmanuel’s op- and ofen stacks one cup on top of However, this is blatantly false. Popsicles? Smoothies on a stick. eds,we’ll be back next week with the other, hoping that they won’t If this were true, vegan smoothies There is also another type of an even longer and less compre- spill. simply would not exist, as all dairy smoothie, well-known through- hensible article, this time about 9. Te one who never gets their own comes from cows and animals. out the bodybuilder community the “cube rule.” tray for cleanup in Weth. Even when they have two plates, three bowls and fve cups, this kid always manages to ft all of them on someone else’s tray. Where You Sit at the Table and What 10. Te one who stands in line to get only one item (typically the entree, It Means like chicken parm or spaghetti), and By RYAN XIE gets an entire plateful of that one Can You Guess Where I Sit? food and nothing else. 11. Te one who gets dessert for the 1. The end of the table, across from the 3. Directly left or right of the center of whole table. Talk about non sibi. teacher- you’re either the second to the Harkness table - the standard Exo- 12. Te one who only eats rice and soy best participator who wants to be right nian seat- you’re not trying too hard to sauce at Weth. Gotta love those bal- in the field of vision of your teacher get noticed by the teacher, but you’re a anced, nutritional meals, amirite? so your teacher can remember you, or decent participator. Consistently gets 13. Te one who makes their own choc- you’re the kid who rarely talks- not en- B+’s in English. olate milk. Tey probably drank too tirely silent, but makes 1-2 points that 4. Around the curve, but not the top much Yoo-hoo or Nesquick when were written in your book before class. of the curve - a forgettable student. they were younger. Sometimes the 2. Right next to the teacher - the same Probably uses the bathroom often, chocolate sticks to the side of the thing as above. Maybe sitting next or is always the one to open the door cup, which bothers them, but they to the teacher helps you get a good for late students, or writes things on can’t shake the addiction to Dhall grade? Can also snoop on what the the board when the teacher needs a milk+Hershey’s syrup. teacher is writing on their class notes scribe in order to get participation for the day and therefore has all the points. For some reason, the Harkness TFW Someone tea. warrior or best student also sits here. in Dhall Says, Embarrassing Moments: Vol. 3 “Hi! My Name By FIONA MADRID Is Really Trying Her Best If you thought you’d never the other. All was well. pathetic. Is Bryan and I read one of these again, well Ten, I slipped. Yes, I know. It was a group of scared first of all, I appreciate your Tis was predictable and obvi- preps. Those preps probably Love College!” optimism, and second of all, ous. BUT in the midst of the pity me, which I’m honestly you severely underestimated the slip, I spilled my cofee into my okay with, but that experience By FIONA MADRID Is Really Excited for College amount of stupidity I let into my ice cream AND dropped my ice was probably life changing for life. Anyway, it was a perfectly cream open-side-down. And them. Seeing such a put together wintery night. Te frostbite was then I cried. I must admit, in person fall apart at something nipping at my nose. Our Narnia- that moment of such sadness, I so small? If I had seen that as like lampposts illuminated the wanted to just pick up the mo- a prep, it would probably have snow like millions of little shoot- cha/ice cream concoction and forced all of the innocent, mis- ing stars zipping about the sky. I and eat all of it. But alas! I had guided hope from my heart. held a piping-hot cup of mocha a few witnesses who might have And for that, dear preps, I sin- in one hand, and a Stillwells in been disturbed by something so cerely apologize.

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“I wonder if that interaction was awkward because I only talked to the dog and not the human.” -Ms. Brockmyre “Tat’s my young bull.” - Mr. Brodsky “In the summer, I drank like 7 liters a day of moldy water, and nothing happened. So if y’all think I won’t If you overhear any funny quotations, tell one of the chug this, y’all wrong.” -Anna Fahey ’20 Humor Editors. We defnitely need to fll more of “Is negative one odd or even?” our page with blank space. -Noah Citron ’19 Also, Submit in general because you’ll probably get “Wait, embarrassing only has one ‘r’.”

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getA back Uniquely to this sense of community American An estimated 50,000 Union prisoners died in survivor Judah Samet. He arrived at and rekindle a collective American Bergen-Belsen, including the young the synagogue as the massacre began. Kennedy Moore '20 purpose. However, the night was a Anne Frank. In 1945, as the Allied But—not only did Judah narrowly es- Guest Contributor microcosm of the political division Forces closed in, Samet’s family was cape death last fall—more than seven in our country. Abrams and Trump’s transferred to Theresienstadt con- decades ago, he narrowly survived the t this year’s State of the Union arguments and values, in some cases, centration camp. Along the way the Nazi concentration camps,” Trump Address, Stacey Abrams is- were diametrically opposed. In typical train that Samet was on was liberated said. The event happened to fall on sued the Democratic rebuttal. State of the Union fashion, red-ties, by U.S. soldiers. “Americans!” cheered Samet’s 81st birthday. After Samet AShe gave a moving account of how blue-ties and white dresses listened Samet’s father at the sight of the west- was introduced, the Chamber broke her father would walk home from his to both speakers carefully, deciding ern liberators. into song, wishing Samet a happy job at a local shipyard every day. One whether to applaud or remain silent, More than 70 years later, Samet, birthday. It was one of the only mo- night, during a rainstorm, her father and both parties walked away con- an American citizen, faced death once ments throughout the ceremony that was running very late, so her mother vinced of their ideological victory. more, this time in Pittsburgh, Penn- received unfettered and uncalculated piled the family into their car to go Yet, one uncharacteristic moment sylvania. On October 27, 2018, then applause from both sides of the isle. searching for him. When they found of unity emerged from the night’s 80-year-old Judah Samet arrived at The 81-year-old choked back tears as Abrams’ father he was walking along proceedings: the birthday celebration the Tree of Life Synagogue four min- he waved to the crowd of politicians, the side of the road with no rain coat. of 81-year-old Jewish-Hungarian im- utes late for Sabbath. A police officer “Thank you, thank you!” he called out, Abrams explained that he had gifted migrant named Judah Samet. banged on his window and told him over and over again. his raincoat to a homeless man: “When Samet was born in Debrecen, that an active shooting was taking It was a rare and moving display we asked why he’d given away his only Hungary in 1938 to a Jewish family place inside the synagogue. As Samet of community amongst American po- jacket, my dad turned to us and said, with four children. When he was six backed out of his handicap parking litical parties, a bull-in-the-bush for ‘I knew when I left that man, he’d still years old, his family was arrested by spot, the shooter erupted through the Americans who seek a government of be alone, but I could give him my coat, Nazi police and sent on a train to front doors of the Synagogue and a statesmanship and pragmatism rather because I knew you were coming for the Auschwitz concentration camp. firefight between the white suprema- than partisan ideology in the future. It me.’” Due to Slovak resistance en route to cist and Pittsburgh police ensued. stood also as a symbol of the Ameri- For both Republicans and Demo- Auschwitz, the Nazi cattle cars were Although directly in the line of fire, can ideal that Abrams spoke of in her crats, this story was a poignant redirected and Samet’s family eventu- Samet fled unharmed. For the second rebuttal. reminder of community values and ally landed in the Bergen-Belsen con- time in his life, Samet escaped the Judah’s story, for all of its beauty a unifying American ideal that has centration camp. Samets family stayed violent scourge of anti-semitism. and ugliness, is uniquely American. seemingly been lost. Abrams and Pres- at Bergen-Belsen for months, working President Trump invited Samet As such, it represents the possibilities, ident Trump both used this opportu- 12 to 14 hour days, and endured mal- to the 2019 State of the Union. “To- good and evil, that our democratic nity to propose their plans of how to nourishment in slave-like conditions. night, we are also joined by Pittsburgh republic holds.

Poor Me: On Geese encouraged at Exeter. Now, this issue is probably the least trivial of my dis- I’m not proposing any solutions short isn’t exclusively a socioeconomic one; comforts. My parents had no hand in of socialism. I want you to know that Sebastian Bango '19 however, those who seem to have the my college process; they didn’t know I believe adversity is the ultimate Former Opinions Editor most trouble with this hurdle are from where, when, why or to what school I character builder. I’ve seen too many cultures in which they feel a need to was applying. They were supportive, get an economically viable job and but they were busy and very unedu- have a jacket that keeps me warm catapult themselves through social cated on the subject. By my being at and costs me, not my parents, forty classes. By the time I built up the Exeter, I’ve succeeded in their expecta- I’m not proposing any dollars. To assume I’m jealous of courage to try and take advantage of tions and they don’t push or pressure solutions short of social- Iyour Canada Goose is condescend- Exeter’s visual arts opportunities and me to do anything but get into a college ism. I want you to know ing and tone-deaf. It hurts me to see flex my creativity, I was bogged down that pays for me. There are kids at this that I believe adversity every discussion on socioeconomic with requirements and mind-numbing school whose parents invest in private is the ultimate character disparities at Exeter centered around skill-building classes. Conversely, tutors and test prep, even private col- builder. these jackets. In both a recent Exo- kids from rich backgrounds tend to lege counselors. And, regardless of if nian article and last year’s assembly have an affinity for mainstream pop these services actually advantage their on socioeconomic awareness it was aesthetics and feel the security to pur- clients, which, statistically, they do, embarrassing that no students of low- sue “impractical” fields like art from having a team of hired professionals upper-middle-class white boys float income status gave input. This might the get-go. For this reason, the upper coach you through the college process through life, untouched by any real be because most of these Exonians, strata of Exeter’s art curriculum, which struggle and have an existential crisis while feeling uncomfortable with cul- allow for the most artistic freedom and when they realize they’re just a convic- tural elitism, recognize the invaluable resources, are largely populated by rich I can’t remember the last tionless glob that regurgitates other, opportunity for social mobility Exeter kids, skilled or not. time my parents paid for better people’s thoughts and theories. presents. This leads to these Exonians Third are social media and vaca- us to take a vacation. So, I’m proud of how the adversity in my keeping their heads down and focus- tions. I live in Vermont and it snows a the last thing I want to life has shaped me. But also, I need to ing on squeezing as much as they can lot in the winter. I often find myself at see when I warm-up in my work on being conscious of my own out of the school. So, my message to 6 a.m. shoveling snow off of our fam- fifty-five-degree house is privilege within the socioeconomic affluent Canada Goose wearers is as ily minivan so my mom can get to her you in Bermuda or Cabo. spectrum. follows: I don’t care about your jacket second job. I can’t remember the last This also applies to your At Exeter, being constantly sur- in the slightest. time my parents paid for us to take a beach house on the cape, rounded by the highest social strata, Coming from a modest back- vacation. So, the last thing I want to your fancy apartment in it's easy to develop a victim complex, ground, I don’t know how allowances see when I warm-up in my fifty-five- New York, and your cabin and because I can’t take advantage of work. Yet, I recognize that rich Exo- degree house is you in Bermuda or in Park City. If I could the luxury I observe, I’ve had moments nians don’t have direct access to a be there I would, but I where I’ve discredited the simple com- Scrooge-McDuck style vault of gold, can’t. At these moments, I fort within which I was raised. My fam- and we’re all struggling together at become very aware of the ily is not in danger of getting evicted; Exeter. But, as a wealthy student, I’m financially inde- distance between you and both of my parents are employed; we’re there are a few things that you should pendent at Exeter which me. not on food stamps. There are many be considerate of besides your jacket. means I have to budget kids on this campus who can’t say any So, without further ado, here are the out my money carefully: of that, and they have much more seri- things that actually make me uncom- I don’t use E&R; I don’t ous struggles and adversities than my fortable as a student receiving full buy gear; I rarely go out in itself is a gross privilege. aforementioned discomforts. But their financial-aid. to eat; I don’t take Ubers; Fifth are clothes, but not Canada voices go unheard, and still aren’t, be- First is food. I’m financially inde- I have never ordered Geese. I pride myself in not wearing cause I speak for me and me alone. In pendent at Exeter which means I have food; when I shop, toilet- your clothes, they’re overpriced, ubiq- fact, I encourage them to write Opin- to budget out my money carefully: ries take precedent over uitous and leave no room for individu- ions articles for The Exonian. I don’t use E&R; I don’t buy gear; I snacks. I probably get alism. However, this past winter break This hasn’t been a grateful Op-Ed; rarely go out to eat; I don’t take Ubers; through each term spend- my mom insisted on buying me a suit I didn’t intend it to be one. While I I have never ordered food; when I ing around fifty dollars. jacket and pants. I had dodged this do feel grateful at Exeter, this piece is shop, toiletries take precedent over event for four years, opting to wear a a distillation of my discomforts, not snacks. I probably get through each blazer formerly owned by my deceased my gratitudes. And I believe that I term spending around fifty dollars. So, grandfather. But, I had grown, and should not be obligated to make you after hours, I’m hungry a lot. Shout- Cabo. This also applies to your beach the blazer no longer fit me. I told my all feel better, present “both sides” out to all my late night snack donors house on the cape, your fancy apart- mom that I didn’t need a suit, that I and distract you from the point that I in the dorm. ment in New York, and your cabin in could avoid formal events; they were wanted to express. And some of what Second are the creative visual Park City. If I could be there I would, vertiginous, overexposing and elitist. I wrote about holds admittedly weak arts. Exeter is not great at facilitat- but I can’t. At these moments, I become But she insisted, and I backed down. links to socioeconomic disparities. ing creativity. To be creative, one very aware of the distance between Nothing was more gut-wrenching than However, in each and every one of needs a willingness to take chances you and me. watching my mom pay for that suit. these situations, the rich should take and free time, neither of which are Fourth is the college process. This I could go on. And I may. And full responsibility.

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français, d’un autre côté, sont tous à base et parisienne affecte le comportement vexée: “vous voulez laquelle?” Francesco Mondini '19 de beurre, ce qui n’est surement pas sain des romains et des parisiens? À Rome, “La normale,” je dis. Guest Contributor et qui fatigue l’estomac après un certain le sourire est dans la bouche des tous les “Ça n’existe pas ça,” elle réclama temps. habitants. Parfois il est même difcile indignée. Finalement, je pointai à la ba- de comprendre si un romain est énervé guette qui me semblait plus classique et yant vécu en Italie, à Rome, avec vous puisqu’il vous insultera avec elle m’en donna deux. Je sais que ce n’est pendant 12 ans, puis en France, Finalement, la raison pour le sourire. Contrairement, les parisiens qu’une anecdote, mais cet exemple a été proche de Paris, pendant cinq, laquelle ma famille s’est parlent avec une arrogance qui leur est représentatif de l’attitude générale des Aj’ai ressenti des diférences entre les deux déménagée en France est unique et ont peu de patience pour les parisiens avec moi. pays et villes que je vais vous décrire. parce qu’il n’y avait pas assez étrangers. Après quelques mois de mon Avant que vous pensiez que je suis Je suis né à Rome le matin du 13 juin d’opportunités de travail à arrivée en France, ma mère me demanda totalement biaisé, et que je privilégie 2001, le soleil brillant dehors, comme Rome, tandis qu’à Paris il y d’aller acheter une baguette, m’expliquant l’Italie parce que j’y suis né (ce qui est d’ailleurs dans tout autre jour d’été à en avait à volonté. comment aller jusqu’à la boulangerie. peut-être vrai), laissez-moi conclure avec Rome. Le soleil constant était surement Après être arrivé à la boulangerie, je de- ce que j’aime de la France et de Paris. quelque chose que j’appréciais, cepen- mandai, parlant avec mon français encore Se déplacer à Rome est extrêmement dant les journées de 40 degrés celsius Les restaurants de haute cuisine très rudimentaire, deux baguettes. La difcile: il y a beaucoup de circulation, étaient trop chaudes, même pour moi qui française sont peut-être plus renommés dame au comptoir sembla perturbée par aucune place de parking et les systèmes en était habitué. Heureusement, j’avais que les italiens, mais la vraie culture ma question: “Nous avons la baguette de transport marchent très mal. À Paris, la chance de pouvoir voyager pendant culinaire d’un pays se trouve dans ses tradition, l’artisanale, la céréale…” il est facile et rapide de se déplacer avec l’été, m’échappant du chaud infernal, petits restaurants bon marché. En efet, son système de métro et RER, disponible et proftant du beau climat le reste de tout restaurant italien au bord des rues à un prix raisonnable. Paris est aussi l’année. En France, ou au moins à Paris, de Rome est délicieux et peu coûteux. Les beaucoup plus propre et mieux maintenue l’été est la seule saison ou l’on peut voir jeunes français, eux, mangent régulière- Heureusement, j’avais la que Rome. Les rues à Rome sont souvent le soleil, tandis qu’en hiver avec la pluie ment des aberrations comme les O'Tacos, chance de pouvoir voyager sales et pleines de trous, tandis qu’à Paris et les nuages la présence du soleil est une des wraps avec de la viande, des sauces au pendant l’été, m’échappant du elles sont généralement propres et bien rare exception. beurre, des frites et d’autres ingrédients chaud infernal, et proftant du entretenues. Finalement, la raison pour J’entends souvent dire aux États-Unis qui ne devraient pas être présents. Bref, beau climat le reste de l’année. laquelle ma famille s’est déménagée en que la France est mère de la meilleure on mange mieux à Rome qu’à Paris et je France est parce qu’il n’y avait pas assez cuisine au monde. Je peux vous dire vous encourage à contrôler vous-mêmes d’opportunités de travail à Rome, tandis avec une certitude absolue que ce n’est en visitant. qu’à Paris il y en avait à volonté. pas vrai, et que l’Italie est au-dessous Passons à un facteur extrêmement Je n’avais pas compris sa réponse, Tout bien considéré, je préférerais de la France en matière de gastronomie. important dans l’expérience de ces deux donc je répétai: “une baguette.” vivre à Rome qu’à Paris, cependant La cuisine italienne est simple mais villes et pays: les personnes. En quoi et A ce moment-là elle me regarda avec l’expérience parisienne a ses mérites. Je délicieuse, légère et complète. Les plats comment est-ce que la culture romaine un regard accusatoire et répondit un peu suis content que j’y ai vécu.

French Citizen, Italian Heart dishes, on the other hand, are all based do Roman and Parisian culture affect the a little vexed: "Which one do you want?" Francesco Mondini '19 on butter, which is probably not healthy behavior of Romans and Parisians? In "Normal," I say. Guest Contributor and that tires the stomach after a while. Rome, everyone is smiling. Sometimes "That does not exist," she said indig- it is difficult to understand if a Roman nantly. Finally, I pointed to the baguette aving lived in Italy, Rome, for is angry with you since he will insult that seemed more classic and she gave me 12 years, then in France, close Finally, the reason you with a smile. In contrast, Parisians two. I know this is just an anecdote, but to Paris, for five, I felt differ- why my family moved speak with an arrogance that is unique this example was representative of the Hences between the two countries and to France is because to them and have little patience for general attitude of Parisians with me. cities that I will now describe. there were not enough foreigners. After a few months of my Before you think that I am com- I was born in Rome on the morn- work opportunities in arrival in France, my mother asked me pletely biased, and that I prefer Italy ing of June 13, 2001, the sun shining Rome, while in Paris to buy a baguette, explaining how to get because I was born there (which may be outside, just like any other summer day there were many. to the bakery. After having arrived at true), let me conclude with what I love in Rome. The constant sun was of course the bakery, I asked, speaking with my about France and Paris. Getting around something I appreciated. However, the still very rudimentary French, for two Rome is extremely difficult: there is a lot 40-degree Celsius days were too hot, French haute-cuisine restaurants are “baguettes.” The lady at the counter of traffic, no parking and transporta- even for me who was used to it. Fortu- perhaps more famous than Italy's, but seemed disturbed by my question: "We tion systems work very badly. In Paris, nately, I had the chance to travel during the true culinary culture of a country have the traditional baguette, the craft, it is easy and quick to get around with the summer, escaping the infernal heat, is found in its hole-in-the-wall restau- the seeded ..." its subway system and light rail system, and enjoying the beautiful climate the rants on the side of the street. Indeed, available at a reasonable price. Paris is rest of the year. In France, or at least any Italian restaurant on the streets Fortunately, I had the also much cleaner and better maintained in Paris, summer is the only season in of Rome is delicious and inexpensive. chance to travel during than Rome. The streets in Rome are of- which you can see the sun, while in win- Young French people, on the other hand, the summer, escaping the ten dirty and full of potholes, while in ter with rain and clouds, the presence of regularly eat aberrations like O'Tacos infernal heat, and enjoy- Paris they are generally clean and well the sun is a rare exception. wraps with meat, butter sauces, french ing the beautiful climate maintained. Finally, the reason why my I often hear the United States say fries and other ingredients that should the rest of the year. family moved to France is because there that France is the home of the best not be present. In short, we eat better in were not enough work opportunities in cuisine in the world. I can tell you with Rome than in Paris and I encourage you Rome, while in Paris there were many. absolute certainty that this is not true, to see for yourself by visiting. I did not understand his answer, so All things considered, I would prefer and that Italy is above France in terms Let's move on to an extremely im- I repeated, "a baguette." to live in Rome than in Paris, even if the of gastronomy. Italian cuisine is simple portant factor in the experience of these At that moment, she looked at me Parisian experience has its merits. I'm but delicious, light but complete. French two cities and countries: the people. How with an accusatory look and answered, glad I lived there.

Congresswoman Omar: No Longer Darling of Media she attacked Abram’s involvement in unwilling to truly defend the rights of were damaging to “our propaganda.” Emmanuel Tran '21 anti-communist movement in Latin the downtrodden throughout the world. He formed his group to, in the words Columnist America and claimed he was guilty of Over and over again we hear poli- of historian Doug Rossinow, have a a war crime. Her argument is its own, ticians like Nancy Pelosi go on and on “’cleaner’ financial basis” than previous complex issue. But it was what followed again about the need to defend Arabs zionist groups. AIPAC, his organization ongresswoman Ilhan Omar was which is the more clear-cut and disturb- in America. When Trump instituted does not explicitly give money to any hailed in 2018, after her elec- ing event. his travel ban every top Democrat went candidate. But they hide their funding tion, as one of the great hopes Republican leader Kevin McCar- on record to accuse him of racism. You in a network of AIPAC funded com- Cof progressivism. Her immigrant thy went on the record arguing that he would think then, that they would be in mittees. And worryingly, these groups background and amazing fight against needed to “take action” against her and favor of attacking Zionist human rights hide their true agenda, using names adversity played again and again on Palestinian congresswoman Rashida abuses in the middle east. Yet on this like “National Action Committee” or television. Her ability to win over the Tlaib over their anti-Zionist activ- one question they seem to forget every “Heartland PAC” which belie the fact white working class community gave ism. She tweeted back “It’s all about principle which they claim to defend that they are AIPAC funded. Indeed people the hope that maybe America the Benjamins, baby,” using a term for and line up behind President Trump AIPAC alone spend millions each year would overcome the divides which the one hundred dollar bill which fea- and the Republican Party to attack one lobbying congress to advocate for zion- were threatening her country. She had tures Benjamin Franklin on it. When of their own members. ist policy. been featured in Time Magazine. She questioned over her comment she told Why? In effect Omar’s comment The Zionist lobby cannot let the represented the diverse future of the reporters that she was referencing the generated such controversy because she truth about their activity be known. progressive movement. alleged bribery of American officials brought up one of the greatest hidden They cannot let Americans of all back- Yet, suddenly, she is no longer the by the Zionist movement in America. truths of modern America. The fact grounds see how they have inserted darling of the media. The Democratic Her enemies seized on her tweet to is, the Zionist lobby does pay, through themselves into the political machinery. Party no longer rushes to defend her. discredit her work and tar her with the a convoluted network of political do- Ilhan Omar threatens the illusion which Her only ally is activist Louis Farra- brush of “anti-semitism.” They argued nation, American congressman and they have worked hard to build. There- khan. Why? The reason is clear. She her attacks on Abrams were motivated woman to remain silent over zionist fore, they must suppress her, smear committed the greatest trespass an by hatred of Jews and that she used human rights abuses. here, ruin her political career. Every American congressman or woman can anti-semitic stereotypes of Jewish mon- This is not an “anti-semitic” con- American should wake up to this un- commit: namely, she dared to ques- eylenders in her attack on McCarthy. spiracy. It is one of the Zionist move- fortunate reality. Ilhan Omar’s struggle tion the submission of the American The Democratic elite did not defend ment’s key features and it’s why they is more than one politician’s fight to government to the Zionist regime and their former hero, forcing her to issue remain powerful in America today. preserve her reputation. It’s a battle for she criticized the power of the Zionist a retraction of her claim. To comprehend its power you have to the soul of the country. We need to ask lobby in our government. Her story is indicative of the un- study the history of Zionist lobbying, ourselves this question: “Do we want to If you don’t know much about fortunate political environment in in particular that of AIPAC, the king- live in a country where foreign political this horrible event, her story will seem which we now live. In particular, it has pin zionist organization. Its founder, agents bully elected congressman and unimaginable, even unreal. It all began brought up the extremist, manipula- one Isaiah L. Kenen began his work woman.” If your answer is no then you in a congressional hearing about Ven- tive, nature of the Zionist movement during the 1950’s, with the explicit must support Omar, regardless of your ezuela, in which she criticized Trump’s to the fore. And it’s shown how the goal of covering up zionist atrocities. political beliefs, because if we lose this envoy to Venezuela, neocon expert El- Democratic elite, however much they He even wrote that coverage of the fight our freedom and open debate will liot Abrams. In a hearing on Venezuela talk about defending minorities, is Zionist murders committed at Qibya be irreparably harmed.

Yet, at present, Google and Facebook, who have no reporters and no news team, profit off real journalism by making use of the journalistic content of struggling newspapers, both small and larger. B6 THE EXONIAN OPINIONS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Supreme Court Allows Religious Discrimination: Death Row seem that the decision of Alabama was set time. If such a notion were true, formally to spend your final moments constitutionally questionable, there is surely every feasible religious accom- with your God. Yet, the very system Stephen McNulty '21 an even deeper point hidden beneath modation would be provided. And if Columnist the surface. Critics of the death pen- the state appreciates the importance alty, myself included, point out that it of religion in people's lives, to such Tose trying to argue n a 5-4 decision, seemingly along would seem that capital punishment an extent that it has already agreed to that capital punishment party lines, the Supreme Court is a solely retributive form of justice, protect priest-penitent privilege and isn’t inherently “cruel” or ruled against allowing Dominique failing to meet the three traditional otherwise provide legal accommoda- “unusual” should perhaps IRay, an Alabama death row inmate, the elements of a balanced justice system— tion to the faithful, such securities consider afording basic right to have a Muslim imam present retribution, deterrence and rehabilita- would surely extend to those on death rights universally to those with him in his final moments. Ignor- tion. In short, the first serves to punish row. If a person wishes to make peace on death row. ing the shaky constitutional law used crime, the second to prevent it and the with their God, they ought to have to justify the death penalty, which is third to change the behaviors of pris- surely debatable in its own accord, oners. Retribution has its place in any that tells you your punishment is “jus- it would seem rather clear that such system of justice—it seems rather clear Critics of the death penal- tice” and allows you to “make peace,” a ruling egregiously and completely that those who do awful things should ty, myself included, point denies your simple request to have a ignored the Establishment Clause of be held accountable. But what is the out that it would seem clergyman present to give formality to the First Amendment, which has tradi- point of a justice system that merely that capital punishment is your penance. In your final moments, tionally barred the institutions of the punishes people without making any a solely retributive form of the state denies you the right to prac- government from giving preference to effort to change them? justice, failing to meet the tice your religion as you wish. one religion over another. Of course, proponents of capital three traditional elements Those trying to argue that capital As noted by the dissenting lib- punishment have their responses of a balanced justice sys- punishment isn’t inherently “cruel” eral justices, Alabama allows the con- prepared. They contend that capital tem—retribution, deter- or “unusual” should perhaps consider demned to have a Christian minister punishment reduces crime, rattling rence and rehabilitation. affording basic rights universally to by their side for final prayers but does off various studies. Of course, as with those on death row. And people try- not provide the same protection to most politically-charged issues, there ing to claim that the death penalty is Muslims. In doing so, Alabama gives are studies on both sides, and for every every right to do so, particularly if anything but vengeance should at least credence to the rights of Christians report alleging that capital punishment the punishment is designed with that treat inmates like humans, entitled over those of Muslims and lends its reduces crime, there is another saying very purpose in mind, as death penalty to the right to practice their religion support to Christian rituals without the exact opposite. So, the argument proponents so claim. both with and without the presence extending that same support to Islamic that the death penalty reduces crime In fact, the failure of Alabama to of a minister or imam. And those rituals. And the excuse the state pro- is shaky at best. accommodate Ray goes beyond Islamo- very same people who claim that our vided—that allowing outside ministers What the Alabama case does, phobia. It ventures into sheer cruelty. criminal justice system somehow isn’t (as the imam was) poses a threat to however, is dismiss the other argu- Imagine yourself in Ray’s position. discriminatory should at least make an prison security—is laughable at best, ment—that the death penalty provides Despite having done something ter- attempt to avoid projecting their own considering that the imam had himself a rehabilitative value in that it forces rible, in Ray’s case, murder, you are still biases onto the treatment of inmates. been vetted by the prison. the condemned to make peace with fundamentally human, and you wish Until then, I’m calling shenani- While, of course, then, it would themselves, the world and God in a to turn to God in genuine repentance gans.

A Push for Resignation in Virginia Post-Blackface

Washington Post, reveals mixed views Democrats who had called for his resig- Northam has voiced his plans about in- Tina Huang '22 among Virginians. According to the poll, nation. However, this factor is just one of vestigating the controversial subject of Columnist 37 percent of African Americans and 48 the many that were considered due to the Confederate statues, noting the recent percent of white Virginians believe that severity of both his position and his case. events as an “awakening for Virginia.” arlier this month, Virginia’s Northam should step down. In Gov. Northam’s situation as a The yearbook photo with Northam governor, Ralph Northam, was After the photo was leaked, Northam Democrat, he is receiving calls for resig- has sparked discussion once more re- rumored to have appeared in discussed his future plans as governor, nation by Virginia’s former Democratic garding the ever-growing internet and Ea controversial high school yearbook which includes refusing to step down governor, Terry McAuliffe. President present politicians. The power of the photo. The photo pictured two men, one and planning a tour about race. Northam Trump also tweeted about Northam’s internet is daunting when the lives of in blackface and the other in a Ku Klux has announced a “listening tour,” where actions, deeming them “unforgivable.” current politicians can be discovered Klan costume. Now, 35 years later, the he will travel the state to discuss opin- and analyzed with the simple click of a photo has been leaked by a conservative ions about race with his constituents. If mouse. Northam’s scandal is one of many news website. This slew of events is in Northam does step down, the person who in Virginia. As sexual allegations against a way reminiscent of Brett Kavanaugh’s would take his place, Virginia’s Attorney When political fgures are the lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, hearings and President Donald Trump’s General Mark Herring, has also admitted accused of these type of also arise, the political climate for the sexual assault scandals. Amidst the gov- to wearing blackface in the past. ofenses, their party afli- state is an environment of tension. ernor’s apologies, many are calling for ation remains important. These allegations bring back ques- Northam to resign. tions that were discussed with the Kava- When the photo was released, the naugh and Trump situations. Although governor originally admitted that he Virginia’s Attorney Gen- one’s past actions may not be related to was in it. However, the following day, eral Mark Herring, has Northam is receiving mounting pres- their current ones, the public will be Northam claimed that he was not affili- also admitted to wearing sure from Democrats, including those of looking at Northam in a different light— ated with the photo. Currently, Northam blackface in the past. McAuliffe and past governors, to resign. one that will affect his position with is saying that he is not part of the photo Northam’s future goals for the com- Virginia and the rest of the country. And taken in his 1984 medical school year- monwealth were ignited by his recent although Northam may have changed, an book, although he did admit to wearing scandal. For the remainder of his term, apology will not cover his past actions. blackface during a dance contest the When political figures are accused of Northam intends to talk about racial Yet, while his planned talks about racial same year. There are voices from both these type of offenses, their party affilia- equality. Such a proposal can appear equality do not prompt total forgiveness, sides calling for Northam to resign. A tion remains important. In Kavanaugh’s farfetched to many, considering the they are good first steps. And the entire poll taken on Feb. 9, directed by The case, there were a higher number of broad approach he has taken. However, country will be watching.

America Needs to Evolve and the disagreements over Affirmative and high school students. The onus is rhetoric. This presents a challenge for Jacob Feigenberg '21 Action. This is no new phenomenon. on the younger generation to produce left America to find common ground Columnist The exclusion of women from the 14th an innovative agenda as advertised by amongst a diverse body. Amendment, which enfranchised black the Democrats. It is not a “diverse, progressive” men, spurred a rift between the women’s Clearly, moderately-left America image that will spur improvements in his may seem out of the blue, suffrage movement and the black civil has the intellectual capacity to set the the political system. The actual diver- pun intended, but the Demo- rights movement. Instead of drawing country back on track, but the “oppres- sity of perspectives plays a larger role; crats will have poor luck in from the combined potential of the two sion Olympics,” precedented by genera- more opinions and experiences on the Tthe 2020 presidential election. I don’t groups, feminists and black activists tions of activists refusing to cooperate, table allow for the novel ideas and in- expect a fundamental change and it’s maintained their distance, perhaps slow- are not helping the cause. One of the novation desired by people who support frightening. Although I am neither ing their progress. advantages that conservatives hold over progress. According to the management conservative nor liberal (I like to think the Democrat body is their unity and consulting firm McKinsey & Company, myself as an intellectual), I certainly consensus. The foundation of their ide- companies that placed in the top quar- cannot imagine the damage that will be Yet, support for the pro- ology is to maintain the traditions that tile of racial and ethnic diversity were done to this country’s economy, people, gressive lef these days keep order in the United States. In gen- 35 percent more likely to surpass their and reputation after another four years originates more and more eral terms, the GOP consists of conser- industrial medians in terms of revenue; of our current president. from younger people, vatives and radical conservatives; they those who placed in the first quartile for This nation is as divided as ever especially college and high are focused on sustaining order, which gender diversity were 15 percent more and is consequently alienating its voters. school students. offers little variability in their opinions. likely to surpass the median. Building a According to Brilliant Maps, in the 2016 Because the concept of change is vague, team of members who are not alike in- presidential election, if votes not cast to different interest groups will have differ- creases the potential of the entire group, Hillary, Trump or one of the third party Any loss of progress is unaccept- ent views of what change means. for someone’s weakness may be another’s candidates had gone to a fictional can- able for a political body that historically As shown in the 2016 presidential strength. Plurality can serve as a power- didate named “Did Not Vote,” the hy- supports progressivism. Groups that election, unity is the strength of the ful tool in fueling meaningful change pothetical candidate would have taken feel disadvantaged by the status quo Republican party. Republicans are his- if we apply it to this nation as a whole. 471 electoral votes in a staggering 41 tend to vote for Democrats with the torically white, wealthy, and old, and I believe that the diversity of voices states. With voters feeling constricted to hope that their ideology will influence they wish to preserve the status quo can and should be a strength, not an two polar ideologies, there has been no those elected to draft policies that will that looks after them. As a result of impediment on progress. If Democrats, representation of the in-between. The change American life for the better. their fundamental principle of change, Republicans and their respective can- plurality seems to cause the deteriora- These specific groups are numerous: Democrats encompass a wide variety of didates are to find any success in the tion of American democracy. African-Americans, the Latinx com- people with unique perspectives. This upcoming presidential election, they Meanwhile, we see a schism form- munity, women, young people and many is not to say the Republicans do not must embrace the nation’s differences. ing amongst minorities on the left—a others. Yet, support for the progressive have a diversity of opinions, but, the When divided into sects, we are weak; division caused by cop Peter Liang’s left these days originates more and more Democratic body naturally appeals to it is the combined variation of opinions shooting of a black man, Akai Gurley, from younger people, especially college a more diverse following because of its and ideas that make America truly great. THE EXONIAN SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 B7 IRLS QUASH ALLS TO EERFIELD G By SAVI KEIDEL ’ S F D Staf Writer

This past Saturday, the girls’ varsity squash team faced off against Deerfield in one of the season’s hardest matches. Deerfield’s team, a division above Ex- eter, is currently ranked third in the nation. While the match ended with a loss for Big Red, it did not undermine the impressive 11-5 record Exeter has sustained this season. The team began the match with intensity and drive after weeks of highly-focused training and practices that emphasized footwork, ghosting drills and sprints. While individual focus was crucial, the players also focused on sup- porting one another. Coach Bruce Shang wanted the team to refine their technique. “[All the girls] practice standard shots like drives, cross courts, boasts and drops every day,” senior and co-captain Caroline Matule said. Matule was one of the standout play- Senior Chandler Jean-Jacques prepares to strike the ball. Angelina Zhang/Te Exonian ers this Saturday. Teammates praised Matule for her drive in the absence of strongly against skilled opponents. Mental toughness was a primary spirited practices [like] dressing up with two of Exeter’s top players. Senior and co-captain Chandler Jean- area of focus this week for the team as beach day and twin with your partner,” According to Senior Francie Jacques praised her teammates, saying a whole. The girls have played Andover said Treadwell. Treadwell, “Caroline had a really good that “as a team, we all worked equally as many times before, especially the senior Matule added that “the most suc- match and stepped up to the plate … she hard and played our best.” captains, and knew what to expect when cessful in matches when we come won a game and challenged the Deer- Upper Asha Alla explained that the going into the match. together as a team to play our best pos- field player.” Senior and co-captain Ur- team “[focused] on our mental game … While everyone has their minds set sible game.” She believes that “the team sula Sze added that “[Caroline] played making sure that we make the right deci- on winning the E/a match, the girls also dynamic is something really special this one of her best games on Saturday.” sions about what shots to make and stay decided to have some fun celebrating year,” and will help Exeter bring home The rest of the team also performed level headed when playing Andover.” their last days of the season “with high- a win this up coming week at Andover.

WINTER E/A SCHEDULE Girls’ Varsity Basketball: 1:00 PM - Love Gym Girls’ Varsity Hockey: 2:00 PM - Rink A Boys’ Varsity Hockey: 4:00 PM - Rink A Boys’ Varsity Basketball: 6:15 PM - Love Gym

What Are You Most Excited About for Winter E/A? By TESSA SHIELDS we will crush Andover! I can’t wait to play them Alisha Simmons ’20 - “Tat time of year watch an Andover runner try to beat a tortoise Contributing Writer and hopefully Claudia makes another buzzer when all the alums come and you just want in a foot race.” beater half-court shot!” them to go back to college.” Lindsay Machado ’22 - “I am excited Kate Mautz ’22 - “Te boys’ varsity bas- to prove what we have been working on all Cecilia Treadwell ’22 - “I am really excited Keaghan Tierney ’20 - “I think that we ketball game, because last year they only won season! It’s our time to shine.” about our game against Andover this weekend. will have to play well, but I am excited to play by one point.” We beat them a couple weeks ago by 30 points them on Saturday! Come to the rink at two!” Ramyanee Mukherjee ’20 - “It’s 33 de- and this weekend the team wants to double the Allison Hanlon ’21 - “Hopefully we don’t grees this Saturday; time to bring the heat.” score diference!” Pepper Pieroni '’20 - “I’ve never been to an lose haha.” E/a so I don’t expect this one to be any diferent.” Eva Carchidi ’20 - “After our big win Gannon McCorkle ’20 - “Andover still Luke Tyner ’20 - “What’s E/a? Tell me against Andover this past weekend, I think that listens to Mo Bamba.” Eugene Hu ’19 - “I will pay top dollar to what E/a is.”

Senior Issy Wise glides through the water. Paula Perez-Glassner/Te Exonian

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