The Summer Times - July 19, 2018

THE SUMMER TIMES ‘The Summer Newspaper of Phillips Exeter Academy’

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Vol. XLII, Number 2

Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire

Thefts, Insults Shake Students

By LAUREN ISAACSON Summer Times Staff Writer

Drums of freedom: young reenactors salute the arrival of the Declaration of Independence in Exeter—two weeks late.

Ralph Blumenthal/The Summer Times Staff

Another week of Exeter Summer has finished and more incidents have occurred.

According to the Campus Safety Director, Paul Gravel, there have been an unusual number of thefts reported from the boys dorm of Abbot Hall. The most common things stolen were wallets, reportedly missing from rooms. Most of these thefts occurred in dorm rooms with roommates. The students whose items were stolen said they locked their door, but did not know if their roommate did. Mr. Gravel wants to remind students to always lock their doors and to make sure if you have a roommate, they lock the door as well.

There have also been reports from multiple students of motorists yelling at them as they walk through campus and the town. Mr. Gravel said that Campus Safety followed up with Exeter Police to help with issue. This is not the first time, Continued SAFETY, 3

To Arms! Exeter Relives 1776

By MELISSA CHANG

and LEONIE GRAIMANN Summer Times Staff Writers

Exeter—a city where citizens celebrate Independence Day differently. Unlike other parts of the US, where they celebrate on the fourth of July, here, they celebrate it on the Saturday closest to the 16th of July.

(Can you guess why? Hint: think how long it took the news to travel in those days) The citizens come together in the center of the city to celebrate this holiday, to walk around to different venders that sell food, drinks and little artifacts.

The festival started at around 10 a.m., where all got to see characters ride up and down the streets on horseback, along with a show of a fight scene. Throughout the day, everyone from nearby walked the streets of Exeter, amazed at how realistic everything looked, from the characters all the way down to the little shops scattered around the streets. The

little shops sold many things, including, jewelry, toys and doll clothes. Along this closed street, people also enjoyed lively music and watched actors impersonate people from hundreds of years ago.

We got to interview Bruce Batten, a U.S. history teacher who has been doing the impersonation of a member of the first New Hampshire regiment for over 20 years. The first New Hampshire regiment was one of the longest serving regiments, lasting from April 1775 to January 1784. Throughout the American Revolution, this unit greatly contributed to many major battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Chelsea Creek.

Mr. Batten, who is very passionate about history, continued telling more facts about U.S. history, as well as some history about his family. Five of his ancestors served and fought in the American Revolution, including three members who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill. It was very interesting to Continued REVOLUTION, 8

Fireworks at Canobie.

Summer Love

By MAYU ALTEN

and ANA VELAZCO Summer Times Staff Writers

Despite its mere 5 week duration, the 100th summer of Exeter has already sprouted several romantic relationships. Among them are two couples who met in the first week of camp. Juan Jose Attias and Manuel Garcia, a pair of 16-year-old best friends from the Dominican Republic, respectively met 16-year-old Amelia Tsopela from Greece and 15-year-old Marguerite Thomas from France.

They spend most of their free-time enveloped in swinging hammocks or within the lively clamour of the Grill.

The Summer Times interviewed each of them individually about their relationships, and compiled their responses to each question.

Emma Donnelly/The Summer Times Staff

Valued, safe. Very happy. He shares a lot of common interests so we can communicate because he understands me. He makes me happy because he’s a ray of sunshine.

How has he changed your time at Exeter?

He filled it with intellectually stimulating conversation. Lots of smiles. He made me feel like I’m home even though I’m thousands of miles away.

What are you looking for in this relationship?

Being with him. Enjoying as much time as I can with him because he makes me immensely

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Part I Amelia Tsopela (Milly) How did you meet?

Leadership, I walked inside and saw him on the other side of the room and he smiled and we talked after class. We officially talked on the third day because we had the same answers.

What attracted you to him?

I don’t know. His smile, his brilliance – he’s intelligent. He’s just a very handsome person.

Will you continue dating after this camp?

I hope, but it’s really bad because we’re on the other side of the world.

Getting into it—students celebrate a Zumba Assembly on Academy Quad.

Ralph Blumenthal/The Summer Times Staff

A Frigid Dip For Chucky's Fight

How does he make you feel?

The Flying Vampires of Exeter!

By JESSIE LIU Summer Times Staff Writer

By MAYU ALTEN

Summer Times Staff Writer

As the first soft rays of early morning light parted the endless grey of lingering clouds, 54 Exeter Summer students piled out of a worn yellow school bus Tuesday onto the shores of Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire. Dark waves crashed against hard-packed sand, emitting a thunderous pounding that slowly faded into the background. With the sea at his back, Chucky Rosa stood proudly in black swim trunks, a statue of determination.

As the throng of sleepy students approached him, Mr. Rosa recounted the stories of his sons Vincent and Domenic, who respectively overdosed and died on October 29, 2003 of fentanyl patches, and on November 26, 2004 of heroin. He also sadly recalled that his nephew fatally relapsed last week after decades of sobriety.

Mr. Rosa went on to explain that since his sons’ deaths, he has honored their memories by establishing the nonprofit organization Chucky’s Fight. With a focus on teenage awareness of the dangers of drug addiction, Chucky’s Fight enables him to raise money to accomplish his goal through daily morning swims Continued POLAR, 3

Where We're From: A Breakdown of Countries and States of Origin on Page 2

Lying on the grass quads should be a pleasant experience as the sun shines faintly between the bundles of clouds, but bugs ruin it for everyone as any tingling feeling on your legs can make you feel paranoid. Is a critter sucking blood out of you?

As the average temperature has been around 80 degrees F for the past week, many students have complained about the swarms of mosquitos buzzing around the dorms and quads. Students on the first floor have been the doomed victims of these vicious blood-sucking insects.

Multiple students have also reported that mosquitos have been traveling to the higher floors as well.

Antonia Lofink, an upper school student staying on the first floor said, "I‘ve gotten already 5 mosquito bites on my leg and I know of many others who've gotten bitten."

Audrey Yang, another upper school student living on the fourth floor said, "there was a hole in the screen window of my room and bugs flew in before I could even get it fixed." Not only did she get bitten by the mosquitos in her room, but also an afternoon staying out in the sun and chatting with friends also attracted multiple bug bites.

There have also been a variety of mysterious cases as Audrey Adisaputro said, "When I go out of the room in the morning I don't see any bugs, but when I come back at night there are bugs everywhere."

There are ways you can prevent these irritating creatures from biting you. For

example, you can wear clothes that are of lighter color as bugs are less attracted to them. Wearing insect repellent when you're outside can also help keep the bugs from biting you. If by any chance you do get bitten, make sure you resist any urge to scratch the bite. Scratching will increase the inflammation and make it even itchier; instead you can ice the area of the bite. If the screen of your window is broken or has a hole in it, make sure to consult a teacher to get it fixed.

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COMMENTARY

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THE SUMMER TIMES Summer Times Staff Reporters A Format: Mayu Alten Nicole Chang Dilan Cordoba Mosquera Emma Donnelly Jessie Liu Magda Lockemann Ashley Tang Ana Velazco Ellen Wu

B Format: Tiya Bhatia Justin Burks Nicole C. Chan Melissa Chang Katherine Fernandez Leonie Graimann Lauren Isaacson Derin Kutlay Diane Sarkis

Summer Times Layout Editors Lucas Schroeder Paul James

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The Price is Too Darn High I think the price of certain trips is reasonable, but some are not. For example, the $50 for Canobie Lake Park is appropriate since the ticket is already $39 and the rest is for the drivers or the school bus. However, the trip to Boston common which is $35 is a bit high as we will also spend lots of money when we get there shopping and getting food. In my opinion, the Target trip, which is $3, is also pricey because it isn't a long bus ride. In past years the Target trip used to be free and now we are charged $3 to go to a department store, where not everybody spends money.

The textbook prices seems too high for the majority of the students, especially since some of them have been used before. A lot of people think that it’s unreasonable to pay for textbooks as the tuition fee is already very high and it should include everything.

Students also weren't told which textbooks to purchase beforehand, so we couldn't even get a sense of how many books and what type of books to purchase.

— Ellen Wu

Personally, I think the textbook prices aren't very fair for the students with scholarships as not all of them have a financially stable background. Some of the textbooks can be as expensive as $130, even when they were previously used. Many of the students need to purchase more than one textbook as they are required to buy one for every course. The books come in all different conditions, varying from brand new to some that are filled with notes and doodles. In my opinion, I think that there should be a system where students can rent the books and return them at the end of the summer in the condition they got it. Many of the students will not be using the books after the summer and bringing them back home can be very arduous. As for the trip fares, I believe that they are mostly reasonable because some of the trips like to Boston Common require a lot more drivers. Not only do we need to hire a lot of buses, places like the Boston Common are all very far. Many of the drivers need to wait for us at the destinations and need to invest a lot of energy and attentiveness when driving on highways, especially when it's dark.

Faculty Advisor

Ralph Blumenthal The Summer Times is written and edited by Mr. Blumenthal's A and B format Journalism classes and contributing writers throughout Exeter Summer. It is produced by Paul James, PEA '19, and Lucas Schroeder, PEA '18. The Summer Times welcomes Letters to the Editor, which can be sent via email to thesummertimes18@gmail.com.

The editors reserve the right to print Letters to the Editor in a timely fashion and to edit them for content and clarity.

The Summer Times appreciates the outpouring of commentaries submitted by so many students. We regret the space constraints that prevent us from publishing them all in the print edition. But as many as possible will be posted online at www.peasummertimes.com.

— Jessie Liu

Faith in Fate It wasn't Britain's fault Neither your ancestors' nor yours It was how it all started, with fire And how it will all end in ice Not in the two poles but in our hearts.

How we would die alone, a prophecy foretold How Anne would die violently, how Henry wouldn't remain victorious Told before Samuel met Lilith, Adam met Eve Now that you aren't here anymore, God stands beside your bed With luck and charm clear in the corner Wiping tears from laughter as the other's plan disintegrates As I see the world collapsing

Not inscribed runes, dead men and mice or the proletariat Should I end this and go home or think again to uncover another page of the long, old prophecy?

A mild haze where we all die A green abyss to swallow us all A candle light that grows to be the ignis we kindle in an eternal ritual, a beautiful dance My friend with incense and Idun in his heart Or the other with a monkey and pain as family Or the one with the flat world in her heart Which one will win and let us rest?

Go home and fear lest We ever lie again, some habits never fade.

— Derin Kutlay

A Global View: Where Did We All Come From?

Countries AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHAMAS BANGLADESH BELARUS BERMUDA BRAZIL CANADA COLOMBIA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR EGYPT EL SALVADOR FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HONG KONG INDIA INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN

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Maine (ME) Maryland (MD) Massachusetts (MA) Michigan (MI) Minnesota (MN) Mississippi (MS) Missouri (MO) Nevada (NV) New Hampshire (NH) New Jersey (NJ) New Mexico (NM) New York (NY) North Carolina (NC) Ohio (OH) Oregon (OR) Pennsylvania (PA) Puerto Rico (PR) South Carolina (SC) South Dakota (SD) Tennessee (TN) Texas (TX) Virgin Islands (VI) Virginia (VA) Washington (WA)

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Opinion

A Critical View of Abortion

By SUNGJIN (PAUL) LIM Outside Contributor

Abortion is an extremely sensitive topic, no matter what gender one is or what country one comes from. In the OECD (an intergovernmental economic organization with 36 member countries) alone, 19 nations allow the right of abortion without restrictions.

Seven nations allow abortion accompanied by the consulting of an expert. Four nations do not allow it, with the exception of abortion due to social or economic issues.

Six nations simply do not allow it under any circumstances.

But before we talk about abortion, we must go over feminism, which is directly related to this issue. Feminism simply explained, is a range of ideologies and movements to establish equality between genders. The ultimate goal of feminism is to promote women’s rights, up to the point where it is equal to men. These rights include the right to vote, to hold public office, to work, to earn fair wages or equal pay, and to be ensured access to legal abortion. The reason feminists ask for access to legal abortion is to protect women’s reproductive rights. As much as I think women’s rights should be protected and that feminism is a great movement, I simply cannot agree to this; this absurd claim that women should have the right to legally murder a

future human being.

The biggest clash is this: from when should a fetus, an unborn offspring, be considered a human being? No one can deny that before the sperm and egg meet, it cannot be called a human being. Likewise, no one can deny that it is murder to kill a baby who has successfully been born.

The borderline here, of when a fetus becomes a human being, is unclear. However, according to the US government’s federal Unborn Victims of Violence Act, it is specifically stated that “In this section, the term ‘unborn child’ means a child in utero, and the term ‘child in utero’ or ‘child, who is in utero’ means a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb”. To put it plainly, a human being is created from the moment the sperm and egg meet. Abortion, simply put, is the murder of a human being, though it is still inside its mother’s womb.

According to the Declaration of Independence, one of the founding documents of the United States, “All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” It was proved in the paragraph above that unborn babies, in whatever stage they are inside their mother’s womb, are considered members of homo

sapiens. Therefore, unborn babies also have the unalienable right to life, which others are taking away. Simply said: there is no right more precious than the right to life. Abortion, under whatever circumstance, is depriving a child of his or her life.

In Roe v. Wade (Jan 22, 1973), the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of abortion rights.

Some may simply think, “Well, since the SUPREME Court ruled in favor, it must be right.” However, that is a very common misconception. Experts in their field of expertise just know better than some of us do. That doesn’t mean all their decisions are right. The 14th Amendment bars states from depriving “any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

Something to note in Roe v. Wade is that the court did not classify unborn children as humans; they excluded unborn children from the class of ‘persons’.

However, as aforementioned, it is stated in the US government’s federal Unborn Victims of Violence Act that an ‘unborn child’ is a member of ‘homo sapiens’, in other words, human beings.

This just proves that just because something was ruled in favor of by the Supreme Court, it isn’t always right. Abortion is just plain murder, whether it was ruled in favor of by the Supreme Court or not.

Now let’s look at the effects

of legalizing abortion. A very obvious effect of legalizing abortion would be the increase in the abortion rate. That is because, obviously, people who had formerly not performed an abortion would feel the urge to perform it, since the punishments that came along with abortion before abortion was legal are gone. Now, in whatever situation, if humans are repeatedly exposed to a certain situation, humans adapt to it. It is no different for abortion. Abortion promotes the thought that human life is disposable. As House Representative Randy Hultgren (R-IL) spoke in Jan. 2017, “When we tell one another that abortion is okay, we reinforce the idea that human lives are disposable, that we can throw away anything or anyone that inconveniences us.”

Another reason abortion should not be permitted is to maintain the importance of taking responsibility that comes with birth. People need to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences. Having sexual intercourse, even when contraceptive methods are used, carries with it the risk of a pregnancy. The unborn baby should not be punished for a mistake made by adults.

This is not an issue restricted to women only. Oftentimes women are forced to take the burden of bearing a child they do not want, while men or the nation typically take less responsibility. As much

as I think abortion is wrong, I think that asking the women only to pay the price is wrong as well. The burden of bearing an unwanted child is too much for one person to bear. Men should start taking responsibilities for the children they have produced, and if they do not, it should be the nation’s duty to force them to. The nation, in addition to making men take the responsibility, should provide sufficient aid for pregnant women and mothers who have born their child.

When a sufficient environment is provided for raising a child, abortion will naturally decline.

I cannot emphasize this statement too much: abortion is plain murder. The U.S. government categorizes unborn children as human beings in the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. The Declaration of Independence states that all human beings have the right to life. All human beings, including unborn children. Abortion must not be permitted under any circumstances, simply because it is the depriving of someone’s life for the convenience of another. However, realistically, it is wrong to put the responsibility of crime of abortion only on women. It is too much for one to bear; it is a burden men, women, and the nation must hold together. All of us must cooperate and take responsibility for the killings of the unborn babies. That is truly the path that leads to the abolishment of abortion.

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Taking the Plunge Change Looms in Mexico

By KATHERINE FERNANDEZ

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in the icy waters of New Hampshire.

In an interview with FOX News, his wife and fellow educator Mary Rosa described the lasting effects of substance abuse and the importance of Chucky’s Fight. “[It’s] still devastating,” said Mrs. Rosa. “Everyday you wake up and some days you think it was a dream, [and] you still don’t even believe that it happened. But it does happen. That’s why we need to let people know.”

After the briefing, the Exeter

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Summer students and Mr. Rosa linked hands and walked into the waves. They stood in solidarity for their fallen comrades as they ignored the sting of the frigid saltwater.

By BAILEE PORTER Outside Contributor

Every single day, over 115 people in the United States die due to opioid overdose (National Institute of Drug Abuse). How can we help?

That’s the question we asked ourselves as PEA Summer Leadership students. After some research, we know we can help raise more awareness about drug abuse.

How can you help? To save many teenage lives, to raise awareness, to win a long enduring fight that might not be so hard anymore?

The answer is simple, join us in the Polar Bear jump that will take place on July 26th in collaboration with Chucky’s Fight.

With another aim of spreading this knowledge, our group decided to first participate in a jump with Mr. Chucky Rosa on July 15th. Having lost two sons to addiction, he is the founder of Chucky’s Fight, “a charity to help knockout substance abuse” (as written in their website www. chuckysfight.com). Every morning Mr. Rosa would jump into the ocean, no matter the weather, no matter the situation; he would do these jumps

with families, friends, and schools to show the number of people who support the abortion of prescription drugs.

After the first jump, we will be filming a video revealing our experiences on the swim and the issue at hand, opioids. This Friday the 20th, we will be speaking during the assembly, giving more information on our jump and the upcoming dinner.

Along with that, on Monday, July 23rd, Chucky Rosa will be participating in a dinner and speak about substance abuse and its effects. Our second jump - Chucky’s Fight Early Morning Swim will be held July 26th on Hampton Beach.

You can be a supporter, too.

We hope that you would join us during the second jump to show your support and spread your knowledge about drug abuse. You can sign up with us at the entrances of the Assembly Hall after the assembly. After that, please write an email to saragon@exeter.edu with the subject of ‘Chucky’s Fight’ and your full name for a seat in the dinner.

Andres Lopez Manuel Obrador will be Mexico’s next president. Twelve years ago, he created his own political party. This was something unheard of in a country used to only one party -- the PRI. In Mexico, elections are held every six years and presidents can not hold office more than one term. After losing two previous elections, AMLO will now be in charge of one of the largest countries in Latin America.

He has an AMBITIOUS list and promises to immediately get to work after December 1, 2018 when he will take the oath of office.

He has emphasized that he will root out corruption, reduce violence, and help impoverished areas.

In particular, Obrador has vowed to repair Mexico’s system of government contracts. As we all know, bribes in Mexico are commonplace and are respon-

sible for billions of dollars of lost money for the government.

He is going to reduce salaries for government officials. He also said that he will lead by example and will take less salary than the previous president.

Obrador stated in his victory speech: "Corruption is the result of a decadent political regime.

We are convinced that this evil is the main cause of social and economic equality and also that corruption is to blame for the violence in our country. “ He also said will not live in Mexico’s White House called “Los Pinos”, but rather in a small home.

These all sounds like important political goals but many of the locals fear he will be another Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and take over private businesses.

The success or failure of these policies will have dramatic consequences for the U.S. since Mexico is America's largest trading partner south of the border.

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Thousands of U.S. companies already in Mexico could be affected.

In addition, if president-elect Obrador’s radical ideas fail, Mexico’s huge population could try to emigrate to the United States.

This would further complicate the illegal immigration problem.

While Obrador might seem like the popular solution to a countr y hurt by corruption, drugs and crime, Mexico should be aware that not all popular leaders do what they promise.

Thefts Mar Campus

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bloody nose, around the athletic complex. If you do bleed and it gets on the floor make sure to notify Campus Safety so somebody can clean it up as soon as possible.

Daily, students go into town to the different shops that line Water Street. There have been many calls about the students being respectful in the shops and restaurants. However, Walgreens did call this week reporting that students were being very loud in the store. Mr. Gravel left with this reminder to “Remember you represent the school when you go into town.”

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Love Talks Marguerite Thomas and Manuel Garcia up close and personal.

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happy.

Juan Jose Attias How did you meet?

I met her [and] I noticed her [because] she was the brightest person in my leadership class. I thought I could not stand a chance.

What attracted you to her?

Her beauty and fierce intelligence.

How does she make you feel?

I’ve always been good at putting my feelings onto paper, but it’s indescribable. There’s just too much of her to put into words. I love her too much. It’s too much.

How has she changed your time here at Exeter?

I truly never felt happier ever,

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however, that motorists have hurled insulting remarks at students of Philip Exeter Academy. “A few years ago," Mr. Gravel said, "there was an arrest of a person who was reported to have been yelling at students.” If you are yelled at by a motorist try to get the license plate number and a description of the car. On Monday night, a vehicle was stopped by Exeter Police after the occupants yelled at some students in the crosswalk. The suspects were identified and warned about their actions.

The janitorial staff has found blood stains, either from a cut or

Juan Jose Attias and Amelia Tsopelia cuddle in a hammock. anywhere I’ve been.

What are you looking for in this relationship?

Nothing. I’ve already found it all in this relationship. Being with her teaches me that there is somebody out there for everyone.

You are not alone.

Will you continue dating after summer session is over?

Hopefully. I will try my hardest.

Part II Marguerite Thomas How did you meet?

On the first night, I was with my cousin and a guy [named] Josh.

My cousin wanted to find a guy friend for Josh and she bumped

into Manuel, Juan, and David.

[She] asked [them] to sit with us.

On Wednesday, we started talking everyday for 2 hours and we got to know each other.

What attracted you to him?

He is such a great person.

Very nice, open to people. When we started talking, we clicked.

How does he make you feel?

When I’m around him, I feel happy. He makes me smile and laugh a lot. I can talk to him about everything.

How has he changed your time here at Exeter?

Before meeting him, I spent a lot of time at the library. But he’s the one telling me “don’t, it’s summer,” so now I’m working [on homework] until 12.

What are you looking for in this relationship?

Not really a summer fling. I wasn’t in Exeter [for a] fling. But now that I’ve met him, I want to spend time with him. I love spending time with him.

Will you continue dating after summer session is over?

I know it’s sad, but I don’t think so because he lives in DR and it’s a 10 hour flight from France.

Manuel Garcia How did you meet?

Her cousin came up to me and asked us if we wanted to sit with them. I saw the nerdy girl to my left and we started talking. (Nerdy girl was Marguerite).

What attracted you to her?

She likes anime, and we have deep conversations.

How does she make you feel?

Happy. Hopeful.When I have a [bad] day and then see her, I immediately get happy.

How has she changed your time here at Exeter?

I didn’t skip class. Now I skip class… I spend less time with my friends, but I’m still happy.

What are you looking for in this relationship?

To be less proud, to be less shallow.

Will you continue dating after summer session is over?

NO…yes, actually.

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THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018

I Wept for Mustafa: A German Migrant's Story

By MAGDA LOCKEMANN Summer Times Staff Writer

War. Fear. Terror. And an unstable government.

These are all major reasons to leave a country and look for a better life in a different environment. Worldwide there are more than 65 million refugees which means that’s the number of people who do not have a home.

Imagine two things: First imagine walking through your county of origin without the feeling of safety and deciding to leave everything, fleeing to a foreign country without the promise of proper living circumstances and a totally new culture that you are confronted with.

On the other hand think about the chaos that the leading countries like Germany are confronted with.

These countries need to take care of hundreds of thousands of refugees without being prepared for these immense numbers.

In 2015 Europe had a major refugee crisis, which was caused by a total overflow of refugees. The total number of people who fled to Europe was 1.2 million. The policy that was made since this particular time period caused a lot of trouble in the European

Union and especially in Germany.

The conflict was one of the main reasons of Germany's current political situation. The AfD, which means "Alternative for Germany" was the third biggest party during the last election for the German Parliament. This result was shocking to a lot of people because the AfD is known as the most legal conservative party in Germany.

Most of the European countries didn’t want to carry the burden to care for all those people. They don’t only speak a different language but also have a massively different culture than the Europeans. Additionally, a lot of refugees are uneducated and have problems finding a job. Unemployment and lack of education are related.

According to the government minister for immigration, refugees and integration, three-quarters of Germany's refugees will still be unemployed in five years. Out of the 1.2 million refugees who entered Europe, Germany received 890,000.

It is the European country with the largest number of refugees. That is one of the reasons why the situation was so hard to handle for the government. No European country was prepared for these massive numbers in Germany.

LAST STRAW? LET'S HOPE!

By CLAIRE ZHANG Outside Contributor

They choke on straws every single day; they choke on these non-biodegradable, tiny, lightweight gadgets that they mistook for food.

For the 1 million seabirds and 1 hundred thousand marine animals who died every year from ingesting plastic, their deaths were mandated for convenience sake.

You have probably used a plastic straw in some point of your life. Over 500 million plastic straws are being used in the U.S. every day. But while you use them, many of earth’s beautiful creatures die out. Regardless of where you dispose the straws, most of them are destined to end up underground, in the ocean, or blown out to potentially anywhere. In terms of recyclability, plastic straws are significantly more hazardous than recyclable lids and cups.

For the most part, plastic straws might not even be as essential as the cups and lids when it comes to consuming beverages.

It is YOU who have the choice to opt for a strawless drink to save those vulnerable animals who do not have a choice.

Consequently, there is no doubt that plastic straws should be banned from usage except for absolute necessity.

In an effort to echoing this international action of alleviating plastic pollution and bringing about a local influence, our capstone group is organizing an #ExeterGoStrawless day on the 27th of July. Our impact will not only be on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy but also the restaurants and cafes in the surrounding community. With the substantial amount of support we have received, we will continue to relentlessly help make #GoStrawless a reality, everywhere, anytime.

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The space for refugees was limited. Some families were put in refugee camps and had to live there. But letting a lot of people live together without much space caused problems especially because some strong cultures clashed.

There was a refugee camp near Göttingen, which is my hometown and one that was located only a hundred meters from my school. As you can imagine a lot of refugee children and teenagers also entered Europe, in hope to start a better life. Since my school was near a refugee camp they tried to integrate the refugees's children. The procedure was the following: The children and teenagers were supposed to enter a class that is in their age, they were supposed to go to the lessons there and to special German classes that were offered to them so they could get integrated quickly once

they mastered the language.

In my grade every class got two refugees or sometimes even three.

Sadly, most of them didn’t come to the classes regularly, their education suffered under that condition. Some of them started smoking and didn't want to go to school. But still they were mostly kind people.

I had four different refugees in my class and one day my German teacher told us that she spoke to Mustafa and Gülschän. She asked them whether they would like to tell us their fleeing story because we were currently reading a book called “Krieg“ which means war in German.

Mustafa agreed. I can't remember all of the details of his story but I remember the following.

Mustafa, his mum and his sister wanted to flee from Syria because they were afraid that their town would be

the next one to get bombed. His father couldn’t join them because he needed to take care of everything before he could flee.

They went to the next city and needed to go uphill at the border.

Mustafa's mother told him that he should take his sister's hand and even if someone comes and separates them that he should take care of her and run away. Unfortunately they got separated and Mustafa, a teenager, was alone with his younger sister. They stayed in the city and looked for help, even if they couldn’t really trust anyone. After a while they managed to come back together with their mum, crossed the border and fled to Europe. Their goal was to enter Germany and once they did stay at a friend'S house. But they got sent somewhere else twice until they ended in Friedland, a refugee camp near Göttingen.

Mustafa was in my class two years ago but still I can remember how everyone in my class was silent—as silent as if we were writing an exam. Some people were close to tears because they imagined how massively his life changed. Mustafa was really nervous once he started telling us his story but still everyone was thankful that he shared his story with us.

By DERIN KUTLAY

and fauna with the immense fall of agriculture due to the shortage of labor.

Do you remember Genghis Khan? He is known to be one of the leaders that nature most benefited from because of all the people he killed. Now just assume how the plague lowered our carbon footprint. These “catastrophes” helped humanity more than any invention has, and this is purely math.

We know that pollution increases geometrically and thus, anything that would make it return to a previous point on the graph would leave us with a few extra centuries to exist.

What about religion? Luther or Jan Hus did not get the inspiration to start the Reformation from their dreams. A peasant would not believe this but everything has an explanation.

Since the clergy suffered from the most deaths during the outbreak because the sick took refuge in monasteries, many universities were opened to rcruit new priests as fast as they could.

Seems like something would go wrong eventually. Uneducated priests bring exploitation. Proof? Chastity belts, witch trials, the Inquisition, Anne Boleyn and much more. And what else do they bring? Anger and Reform, Renaissance and Enlightenment.

And now to talk about what the world revolves around: money and politics.If you aren’t familiar with the English Peasant Revolution or the Jacquerie, that’s completely fine. Not all of us were born poor. Some of us are Swiss.

Since jobs were in abundance after the plague in order to recover from this tragedy, you would expect the wages to go down. But when the number of workers go down in high percentages (up to 80%!), peasants

become valuable. Thus, the fiefs have two choices. Increase the wages or do nothing and wait. The second option was not the best choice, we read from books. People revolted against serfdom and monarchies that worked only for the rich. The wealth gap narrowed and the kingdoms, already tired from the Hundred Years War, the plague, inflation, famine and much more, saw many bloody revolts that, successful or not, showed peasants of Western Europe that governments could be affected by people’s demands (the English with the English Civil War and the French with their famous revolution, may not be a coincidence with their early revolts).

There were many familiar political consequences though. The English king wanted more taxes from peasants as a solution. The English started to protest Flemish immigrants who took their weaving jobs from them as part of the revolt. Peasants burned Jewish communities, thinking they were responsible for the disease.

Now look at modern Europe again and tell me if this is not Jack London’s atavism.

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Did Death Save Old Europe?

Summer Times Staff Writer

Plagues and pagans, guilds and goblets, knights and kings… Funny how you never see them around in Europe anymore. Why? What is written in your textbooks? The travels of Columbus? The Fall of Constantinople? Gutenberg’s press? What ended the world’s most realistic fairytale, the Middle Ages?

Or maybe it was suicide.

No, really. These man-made activities might give us a year for the medieval era’s funeral, but humans might not be the most important factor. The Middle Ages brought its end only by itself.

Already existing inequality, the Medieval Warm period, lessened rations, poor hygiene, the plague, the Little Ice Age, lessened rations! Nature always plays her cards in our favor.

Yersinia pestis saved Europe from the downward spiral of the Middle Ages, and even though it is seen as a symbol of the beginning of the Late Middle Ages, the recognition we give to the world’s biggest catastrophe is lacking at best. After the plague, Europe had at most two thirds of its former population. And what solves the world’s problems?

The answer is simple: death. How morbid the world is, you would be surprised.

Let’s start from the environment.

How many people have seen Northern Germany? Even if you haven’t, you should know that the area is covered with forests. Well, not during the 14th century. Same goes for the Mediterranean. Before the outbreak, cultivation and deforestation was incredibly common. Europe restored its actual flora

Obituary: Gus LaSala

By RALPH BLUMENTHAL

Summer Times Faculty Advisor

Gus LaSala, Exeter’s senior dog and a purebred Cairn Terrier of Scottish extraction, died early Wednesday at his summer residence on Elm Street. He was 16 years and three months old, well past the life expectancy of the breed, renowned for its sturdy shagginess and lap-ready snuggability.

His death was announced by the couple he owned, Jerry and Sue LaSala.

For years, Gus was a noted fixture at Exeter, often claim-

ing a space around mealtimes under the tree outside the Elm Street Dining Hall where students stopped to cluck over how cute he was. Many days, if he was lucky, a bowl of ice cream lay within easy reach.

Gus was born on April 17, 2002 in Clinton, Me. He wintered with the LaSalas in Portland and spent summers in constantly changing locales in Exeter. In addition to his fondness for cold dairy desserts, he was partial to Cheerios and milk and Frank

Pepe’s Pizza. He also liked to lick salt and lotion off people’s legs.

“This makes me very sad,” said his regular summertime companion, beagle-pointer mix Nellie Blumenthal. “Next to smelly old squashed things in the gutter, I liked Gus best.”

The LaSalas asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Stillwells Riverwalk Ice Cream and distillers of single malt scotch.

Gus is not believed to have left any offspring. But who knows?

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Unsung Hero of the Dining Hall

By EMMA DONNELLY Summer Times Staff Writer

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Michael Goudreault has worked at Elm Street for eight years.

Most Exeter Summer School students and faculty visit the winding conveyor belt and utensil disposal bins on their way out of the Elm Street Dining Hall. What they don’t commonly see, however, is the team of employees that cooks each meal, cleans each table, and scrubs each dish, making sure every meal at Exeter is an enjoyable one.

Michael Goudreault, an employee of Elm Street for eight years, is one of the fifteen to eighteen kitchen employees active during the Exeter Summer Session. “I originally worked here as a part-time job,” he said. “But I really enjoyed it and continued serving the staff, faculty, and students.”

Mr. Goudreault works five days a week at the Elm Street Dining Hall during the summer. “I start my job at five in the morning," he said. "I check the facilities to make sure everything

Meat Eaters Do Well Here, Vegetarians... Not So Much

By NICOLE CHANG

Summer Times Staff Writer

When most students describe “cafeteria food” they usually use the words “bland”, “gross”, and “overly greasy” to describe it.

However, that does not seem to be the case here at Phillips Exeter Academy. The Elm Street Dining Hall is opened every single day, serving a variety of different food. Food is served buffet-style, giving students more freedom, and thus allowing them to make their own healthy food choices.

“People can choose how much they want to eat and what they want to eat.” said Angelica Quinto,17.

While many schools tend to serve only cheap junk food such as pizza, burgers, hotdogs and french fries, Elm Street serves a wide range of food, giving students healthier alternatives if they wish. The salad bar is served during lunch and dinner, allowing students to access fresh and healthy food throughout their day.

Breakfast during weekdays starts at 6:45 a.m. and ends at 8:45 a.m. During this time, they serve bacon, waffles, and hash browns but they also serve healthier options such as yogurt, homemade granola and fresh fruit.

The food at Phillips Exeter Academy is extremely varied, serving dishes from all around the world, such as but not limited to Mediterranean food, Asian food and Mexican food.

Every Tuesday, the dining hall serves tacos during lunch. Students are free to put whatever toppings they want on their tacos, and most students really enjoy this.

“I love taco Tuesdays!” said Rina Kawagishi, 17.

At Elm Street, there is also an ice cream bar, where students are allowed to get as much ice cream as they want. Dessert is also served during lunch and dinner, and it ranges from cookies to macaroons to rice krispies treats.

Although there is a variety of different food, it is generally designed for meat-eaters, therefore limiting the food options for nonmeat eaters. “Some days there are a lot of options, others not so much. They should give more vegetarian options. “ said Cata Salter, 15.

After comparing the food at Phillips Exeter Academy to the food back at their own school, most students said that they preferred the food here.

“The food at my school is really unhealthy, but the food here is healthy and delicious," said Rina Kawagishi,17.

"There are a lot of vegetables and tons of healthy choices, which I think is good.”

“The food here is more flavorful and is better quality than at my school.” said Chantel Wong, 15.

“The food at my school is very bad, so I genuinely prefer the food here.They also have a salad bar, which is cool.” said Julia Legakis, 15.

is clean and that the food supply is fully stocked.” Around this time, the staff prepares the first meal of the day: breakfast. “There are many jobs at Elm Street,” he said. “There are people that cook the meals, label the food, as well as dishwashers and custodians.”

Even after students and faculty depart from the dining hall, staff members at Elm Street work tirelessly to clean up the first meal and prepare for the next. “Cleaning up meals takes around an hour and a half,” Mr. Goudreault said. “Afterwards, I typically take a break from nine fifteen to nine thirty,” he said. “We take a thirty-minute break from eleven thirty to twelve, and end work a few hours after the dining hall closes [after dinner]. It’s a continuous cycle,” he said with a laugh.

Despite the long hours and labor-intensive responsibilities, Mr. Goudreault speaks fondly of his job.

“My job is work,” he said, “but it’s

enjoyable. The staff here all get along and work together every day. We all have the common goal of helping students, teachers, and faculty during the summer and the school year.”

Though his schedule remains constant throughout the year, one ever-changing aspect of the dining hall is the lost-and-found cubbies located by the cafeteria entrance.

“Sometimes, we’ll find a laptop, and will have the mission to deliver it to the person,” he said when asked about a usual experience while serving at Exeter.

Behind the familiar trays of scrambled eggs and tubs of spaghetti are a tireless group of individuals that ensures the Elm Street Dining Hall is the most efficient it can be. Aside from thinking about what to eat for dinner, think about the dedicated staff who spend hours guaranteeing that your experience at Exeter Summer Session is the best one yet.

POW! Right in the Kisser!

By OLIVIA C. CASTIGLIA Summer Times Staff Writer

Ever wanted to pie a teacher in the face?

Now is your chance!

The Hamm Leadership Program is raising money to help fund a scholarship for a student to come to Exeter Summer next year!

We are running a competition which will result in a few of the summer program's teachers being hit with a pie in the face. We currently have six teachers participating, but more may sign up by Friday, July 20th. The six teachers who have already signed up include: Mr. Kuwana, Ms. Wurglics, Mr. Nolan, Ms. Coleman-Belin, Ms. Baughman, and Ms. Barrett. When you donate, you will submit it with the name of a teacher who is participating. Each donation

is equivalent to one point, so at the end, the teachers with the most points will get pied in the face. The minimum donation is one dollar for your vote, but greater donations are encouraged as they can really go a long way!

We need everyone’s help to do this: faculty and students are eligible to donate. If you want to see some teachers get pied in the face and help a student come to Exeter Summer next year, please donate! More details will be made available on Friday July 20, 2018 at the All-School Assembly about where you can donate and how long you will have this amazing opportunity.

Write 4 Us? Right for U! Want to get in on the fun? Contribute to The Summer Times. We have two weekly issues left, and we’re looking for: Articles. Commentaries. Poems. Cartoons. Photographs.

They must be ORIGINAL, and not previously submitted to your school.

But classwork here is OK. Email them with your name and contact info (cell phone, dorm, etc) to: thesummertimes18@gmail.com We’ll publish as many as we can.

Non Sibi Means Don't Throw It Away—Donate It For Others

By LIAM KAVOLIUS Summer Times Staff Writer

We believe in a better world to grow old in, a better environment to live in, and above all, a better earth to hand off to our children and predecessors. Although at times a difficult and monotonous task, dorm cleanups can give back to our environment, save hours of time for maintenance workers, help less fortunate families with donations, and put the school back in order.

In order to conduct this monumental task, we will need everyone’s cooperation in the last week of the summer program to ease the

workload for the school and cleaning staff. The supplies that we’ll be collecting are fans, linens, clothes, and toiletries. There will be different stations to drop off each of the items listed.

For fans there will be two main collections centers; one outside the Library and the other outside the Academy Center. There will be tables and guiding signs specifying where the exact location of the collection will be. It may not seem worth bringing the fans in due to the weight and time of carrying them from the dorm, but it would be really appreciated if the school receives each one of the fans that was lent to the students at the beginning of camp.

Toiletries, linens, and clothes will be split into two separate categories for collection. The linens and clothes will be collected together while the toiletries will have their own separate containers. Boxes for toiletries will be provided for each dorm and will be placed in the common room during the final week. Simply place anything that you wish to donate into the box, and on the final day of the program, the boxes will be collected.

Please use common sense when choosing which things to donate, as we do not want to accept anything gross, as it may ruin other items. Also, we will not be accepting deodorant, bars of soap, or toothbrushes for collection.

This project is extremely beneficial to the community, environment, as well as everyone in the Exeter Summer Program, and we would really appreciate it if students took a little time out of their day on the last day to help. Everybody who participates will not only be appreciated by the Exeter community and our group, but would also be guaranteeing a spot in the future for all of us.

Further updates about this cleanup effort will be spoken about at future Assemblies. Please look out for signs and announcements regarding cleanup.

ELECT THE NEXT PRESIDENT HELP OR YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE! to know how American politics Want works? Want to make your voice heard? he New Hampshire Democratic CoordiT nated Campaign is offering a workshop on staffing a Phone Bank to get out the vote.

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EMEMBER: NH HOLDS THE FIRST IN THE NATION PRIMARIES EVERY PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. EVERY CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT VISITS THE STATE! will learn how a Phone Bank works and You how to host your own Phone Bank. ou will work with students from Exeter Y Area High Schools who are exercising their right to participate. will also receive a letter of recommenYou dation acknowledging your work.

Monday, July 23, 5-8 p.m. PIZZA AND BEVWhen: ERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED. here: The Multicultural Affairs Office in W Jeremiah Smith Hall on the quad between The Academy Center and Phillips Hall.

Tatiyanna Weston (left), 15, from Poughkeepsie, NY, works on her ceramics beside Carly Kimball, 16, from Bennington, NH.

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Michele L'Heureux's creations on display in "Welcome to Bird Land" at the Lamont Gallery here.

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From Alice to Alex - A Writer's Epic Journey

By TIYA BHATIA

Summer Times Staff Writer

Many people say that the open environment of Phillips Exeter Academy helps people be themselves. This concept has transcended time, all the way back to 1996, when Alex Myers (previously known as Alice), was welcomed back to the Academy as a boy for his senior year after coming out as transgender.

Twenty-two years later, Mr. Myers is an English teacher at PEA and has impacted thousands of students's lives with his incredible journey. His first steps began in his childhood, growing up in rural Maine, where he faced difficulties of self-discovery, without any help from those around him. He clung to a tomboy persona, shifting it in middle school to a jock, and in freshman year to come out as a butch lesbian.

Then, his days at Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard University led him to become a pioneering figure in the transgender community.

Mr. Myers was also the first openly transgender student at Harvard and worked to change the University’s nondiscrimination clause to include gender identity.

“When I was 4, 5 or 6 years old, adults would ask me what I wanted to be when I was older," he said. "I told them I wanted to be a boy.

They normally didn’t like that answer and would ask me what I really wanted to be, which would lead me to say a doctor or even the Lone Ranger.

Strangely enough, both of those answers seemed more plausible to adults, even though in my adult life, I can guarantee that I am not a doctor or the

Lone Ranger.”

Along with his array of achievements, he is also a successful author. His novel, "Revolutionary," is the true story of Deborah Sampson, an ancestor who disguised herself as a man to join the Continental Army to fight for America’s independence. The novel highlights elements of struggle against the rigid bounds of colonial society. The story truly begins when she cuts her hair, binds her chest and enlists in the Continental army under the name Robert Shurtliff “When I nearly lost hope, stories truly saved me as they helped me believe what's impossible," Mr. Myers explained. “One story that I always loved was the story of my ancestor, Deborah Sampson."

The book began by highlighting the barriers that women faced at the time, including economic, political and social setbacks. At the mere age of 8 years old, Deborah Sampson was sold into servitude and she was not free until the age of 18. Women at the time, until the 20th Century, were treated as property and had no independent rights. Hence, what she did next was considered revolutionary for her time: she decided not to get married.

Free from the constraints of a male “master", she supported herself and lived an independent existence. However, her next step was the most radical action a woman could have taken at the time: for financial reasons, in 1782, she signed on for a 3-year term of enlistment in a time when it was illegal for women to fight in the war. Selected for the light infantry, (one of

Modern Day Slavery in Modern Cities

By TIYA BHATIA

Summer Times Staff Writer

When people think of Dubai, the sky-rise buildings and the epitome of modern society come to mind. Glitz, glamour and sophistication. However, in reality, that's not the whole story. It is a well-known fact that Dubai is a melting pot of different cultures, with foreigners making up 88.5 percent of United Arab Emirates citizens.

“Rich, modern, aesthetic,” said Audrey Adisaputro, an upper school student from Indonesia when asked to describe Dubai. “I love the Palm Island, it reminds me of Fast and Furious. Oh, and camels."

But the only reason Dubai has been able to grow at such a rapid rate is due to the cheap, and often inhumanely-treated labor imported from countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. While exact figures are not known, it is estimated that there are three million of these workers in the UAE alone. Dubai is only one of the dozens of cities in the Gulf which are notorious for the appalling treatment of migrant workers.

Stories of horrifying abuse float around the Gulf, all with a similar story: workers lured by promises of high wages and a comfortable life in a Gulf country like the UAE. However, when they arrive they live in deplorable conditions, they don’t receive the promised wages and they face abuse from their employer.

The worst part is they can’t escape the situation as local and Indian authorities fail to provide timely help.

What makes the situation even more dangerous for migrant workers in Gulf Countries is the Kalafa system. Kalafa means sponsorship in Arabic. Kalafa is a system of control, a way for the government to allocate the responsibilities for migrant workers to private citizens or companies. The system gives the sponsors or employers a set of legal rights to control workers so without the sponsor's permission, workers cannot change jobs, quit jobs, or leave the country. If

these workers attempt to leave without permission, the employers can cancel their residence visa, turning them into illegal residents of the country, making them criminals.

The main issue with the Kalafa system in the many countries is that it makes it extremely difficult for workers to report abuse or attempt to change jobs as there is the constant risk that the sponsor will cancel their residence visa and have them deported. Hence, they can’t do anything if any of their legal rights are violated or even when they face abuse because if they complain, the sponsor has the power to have them deported.

Kalafa itself may not be horrible as a theory in itself. However, in reality, its implementation in a rapidly developing country like the UAE can have horrendous consequences. By law, it is illegal for employers to confiscate passports under regulations passed by the Gulf countries.

Nevertheless, passport confiscation remains a common practice that employers use to further keep workers in check because governments have failed to punish employers for holding passports.

Normally, when workers ask embassies or local councils to help them get back their passports, they typically get little help.

However, it is important to acknowledge that Kalafa is not the only thing leading to the abuse of worker’s rights in Gulf countries. Language barriers, along with corruption in the recruiting system also prevail. Many migrant workers don’t speak Arabic or even English.

This means that they cannot ask for help in government offices, use official government help hotlines (many countries only offer services in Arabic), read legal documents, or use online services.

Regardless of the country, the treatment of workers needs to become a priority in these countries. A city like Dubai is driven by progress and progress should include progress for everyone.

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English instructor Alex Myers chats with a student after Assembly. the best troops in military service at the time) she spent 3 years in the army.

Her service did not come without struggles in concealing her identity, including performing surgery on herself in order to avoid being detected as a woman by a doctor. One of the most remarkable struggles Deborah overcame was living in a hut with one chamber pot with 16 men for months on end.

“This will make you feel better about living in the dorms this summer," Mr. Myers joked. “In

sharing this hut with 16 other men, you could imagine how bad it smelled and how little privacy there was. Even in this situation, she was never detected as a woman.”

There's a link between Deborah’s story and Mr. Myers -- fighting for your personal independence.

“I am so grateful to be coming of age in this place and time when there’s terms like transgender and concepts like support groups; something that Deborah never had access to."

A f f i n i t y Gr o u p s H e l p Us B o n d

By NICOLE C. CHAN

Summer Times Staff Writer

The first thing people notice when stepping onto the summer campus of Phillips Exeter Academy is the immensely diverse community. With 750 students from 39 states and 51 countries, everyone at Exeter has a different cultural story or background. However, away from the comfortable confines of home, the unfamiliarity of the new environment results in a need for familiar faces or backgrounds. In more conservative and traditional communities, these differences are not as celebrated or acknowledged. Fortunately, Exeter creates a platform for these minorities to shine, specifically through the affinity groups.

“I was quite surprised when I found out Exeter had affinity groups,” said Catherine Sarkis, an upper school student. “Exeter has an extremely rich history, dating back to 1781. I had assumed they would still have some conservative values, but these affinity groups prove me wrong.”

Defined as a group of students and faculty related by a common interest or background, these affinity groups create an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued. Fostering a strong sense of support, they can also spread cultural awareness. With communities ranging from the Afro-Latino Society to the Gay Straight Alliance , the weekly meetings help students feel more comfortable with who they are and where they are in this foreign summer course.

In the church basement, Muslim prayers occur at 1 p.m., the Native American students meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Afro-Latino Society convenes every Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Gay Straight Alliance congregates every Monday at 7 p.m.. Supervised by members of the faculty who also identify with the aforementioned groups, the students are free to meet new people, socialize and discuss or share stories related to their common interests.

Creating an opportunity to discuss various issues specific to their group, the affinity groups help create an important support system and safety net. Especially to students abroad who have never participated or heard of these groups, the gathering of each community helps foster a sense of belonging and identity, perhaps even for students whose cultural and religious values

contradict their opinions.

Moreover, affinity groups can also help all students bond over shared experiences. The majority of the Gay Straight group is composed of access students, creating an opportunity for the upper school students to give them advice.

“Generally, upper school students are further along the process of knowing who they are,” said Alex Abrahams, an upper school student.

“The meetings allow me to show [access students] that things will get better, no matter what compromising situation they are in currently.”

For Alex personally, the affinity group inspires her, knowing that she can give guidance and help to someone who is questioning their identity.

“As I know what it’s like to be an impeded queer person, I take every chance I get to help younger students going through the same thing,” said Alex. “It’s somewhat reassuring for me as well, since I feel like I’ve gone full circle!”

Additionally, it allows her to meet new groups of queer people and bond through shared experiences and stories. Only familiar with local groups, Alex had never talked to a queer person outside of her hometown.

“It’s interesting to meet other people from around the world,” said Alex. “I’ve met people who have lived in situations where it’s unimaginably hard to be who they are, be it because of their family’s culture or religion.”

Indeed, upon attending a Gay Straight meeting, many students opened up about how difficult it was to go against their cultural or religious values, especially when families are not as accepting as others. The difference in culture was extremely evident after a few minutes of discussion. Students had their individual stories to tell.

Planning to invite a queer member of the clergy to one of their meetings, the Gay Straight group hopes to focus and help students who are personally debating between home values and identity, hoping they can learn from past experience on the debate about religion and sexuality.

Peering around the room, Alex sat back comfortably on her seat. With a hopeful glint in her eyes and a small smile, Alex truly felt at ease with the familiar stories the people in the room recounted.

Are We Having Fun Yet? Ugh! Homework!

By MAGDA LOCKEMANN Summer Times Staff Writer

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Upper School students Laurenz Wittmer and Anne Minou Rastan study in the library.

Our daily life at Exeter consists of classes, eating, learning and homework. Ahh yes, homework. But still it is a great experience. The thing that all of the students are so interested in is the diversity that everyone at Exeter is always talking about. Why? Because that is one of the words that immediately comes to our mind once we spend time in Exeter. With all those international students we have different languages, cultures and personalities meeting on the campus.

No student would disagree with the statement that Exeter affords hard work and determination. Still the social aspect of Exeter is a thing that attaches a lot of students.

All of us are happy to have the possibility to join this program. But the one thing that most of the students complain about is the amount of homework they get.

So how do the Exeter Summer students balance homework and socializing?

For most of the students, the study hours in the evening are helping a lot because this extra time for homework in the evening allows them to spend more time socializing during the day. But still some students, especially those with scientific

classes, get a lot of homework and do not manage to do everything at once. That’s why they need to spread it over the day.

With all that, the students do not have a lot of time for themselves. Anne Minou Rastan, an Upper school student, says she sometimes actually prefers spending time on her own over socializing because with all the homework comes a lot of stress.

Another Upper School student, Laurenz Wittmer, said his priority is homework even though he came here to make new friends. But for him it seems like the pressure in terms of always doing the homework perfectly is too high for not doing it properly or at all. That is the reason why it is hard for him to put socializing before homework but he is still trying to balance it out.

Two other Upper School students said they balance their schedule and try to do either both at the same time or they socialize during the day and do their homework in the evening in the study hours.

In the end, every student needs to figure out his or her own way of handling these two aspects.

The amount of homework also varies from class to class which means some people might have more time to get to know new people than others.

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La France est Championne!

By DILAN CORDOBA MOSQUERA Summer Times Staff Writer

It’s no surprise. France has overcome all adversity to be crowned champion of the world.

This summer in the 2018 Fifa World Cup, 32 nations were involved. The tournament ran for a month, starting on June 14th and ending on July 15th.

France began its World Cup campaign with a rocky start, with a tight last minute win against Australia and a slight victory over Peru defeating them 1-0. Yet despite all this France went on to win all three games in its group stage winning a reserved spot in the prestigious tournament knockout stage.

Then they continued their road to the finale, by beating an unforgiving, tough Argentina, 4-3 with the brilliance of their attack, conducted by players like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann in the round of 16.

They then went on to defeat a disciplined Uruguay team by 2-0 in the quarter-finals.

They deepened their run in the tournament by tightly but surely defeating the dark horse of the tournament, Belgium, which came from a decisive and stupendous win over the biggest contender to the

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Futbol Fever

By TIYA BHATIA & LAUREN ISAACSON

Summer Times Staff Writers

France was crowned champion of the world after winning the final match in the World Cup. Courtesy of Google Images

title which was Brazil.

Now in the finale they faced the most determined team of all in the tournament which was Croatia, which they would go on and defeat 4-2 in a stomping finale -- the biggest defeat in a World Cup Finale since Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in 1970.

The finale was also the highestscoring World Cup final since England beat West Germany 4-2 back in 1966.

France was crowned champion

of the world around 1 P.M EST on July 15th, 2018 and it will remain champion until the Qatar World Cup in 2022 begins.

But what is the aftermath?

What are the reactions?

Enzo Gomez, a student in Phillips Exeter Academy said: “I would have been happy if it was a smaller country who won. I knew they were going to win, I have to wait for it to kick in that they are the winners.”

When asked about how he felt about

the winner he added, “I feel like France really deserved it.They have the best upcoming players.” He also responded when asked about how to describe the 21st edition of the World Cup by calling it "odd." Previous World Cups have been played by really big countries”.

Now the countdown to Qatar 2022 begins. Who will be granted the wish to hold the 18 carat gold, 36.8 centimeter high, and 6.1 kilogram weighted trophy?

Stepping Out for A Bite Downtown

By DIANE SARKIS & JUSTIN BURKS Summer Times Staff Writers

We have spent about three weeks here at Exeter Summer and many students love the food at the cafeteria. Now if you do have a bit of extra spending cash there are several places around town that have amazing service and platters. We would advise to all students to try a new type of food here before they go back home.

A great local restaurant is Szechuan Taste a near-by Chinese food establishment about .3 miles away from campus. This restaurant offers a plethora of different fried rice and noodle options.

The atmosphere is nice and gives you the feeling of being in a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, Los Angeles. It's a bit pricy but that is definitely for a reason. You will not be able to find food like this anywhere near. There is even a seafood choice that includes real mollusks, lobster, and shrimps for less than $25. It is a nice restaurant to go with your friends or family.

If you are looking for a refreshing ice cream look no farther than Stillwells Riverwalk Ice Cream. This establshment has the most delicious ice cream in all of New Hampshire -- it might even be better than the ice cream here on campus.

This place has many different options of frozen treats: gelato, soft serve ice cream, sorbet, fruit smoothies, and even slushies. The average serving size of a cup of ice cream is insane. You will be able to spend $5 and in turn you will receive two or more humongous scoops of ice cream.

With the recent summer heat this place is surely a place to cool off.

Laney & Lu: if you want a healthier option, this is the place to go. Laney & Lu is a cute little restaurant on Water Street. They offer a wide choice of salads, wraps, toasts, bowls, and smoothies. I (Diane) had gone two years ago when I attended Exeter Summer for the first time and found it quite good, so I decided to return. I was very pleasantly surprised: their menu is now bigger and the food even better.

We waited for five to ten minutes before ordering, and about ten to fifteen minutes for our food, as we came at a time where there typically is a lot of people. However, the waiters were very nice so no critique apart from the slightly long waiting time.

I tried the “Falafel Mediterranean” bowl, and it was simply delicious: a wide range of fresh and good quality ingredients blended with a

delicious sauce. Even though I usually don’t like all the ingredients it had (or salads in general!), I would gladly go back to have it again.

In terms of cost, Laney & Lu isn’t the cheapest option in Exeter, but for the quantity and quality of the food you get, it is a good price.

I strongly recommend you try it out!

Me & Ollie’s Bakery & Café: This place is better for a snack or breakfast. It has a lot of pastries and bread as it is (partly) a bakery, but also offers a few salads and sandwiches.

Again, the waiters were very nice and the food -- a bowl of oatmeal and a strawberry poppy salad -- came quite quickly.

The oatmeal portion was a little small but tasted quite good, the salad was the best: fresh, light and healthy, very tasty, even for non-salad lovers.

All this came at a good price. Again, we recommend you go there if you would like a slightly less “healthy” meal or snack (they also have cookies, and bagels!

Canobie Lake Park Untamed Are... You... Ready?

By ASHLEY TANG

Summer Times Staff Writer

Taking the school bus for almost one hour from Exeter, we finally arrived at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire.

Founded as a trolley park on the shore of Canobie Lake on 1902, the park most prominently featured botanical gardens, with few amuse-

ment rides. It is one of only thirteen trolley parks still operating in the United States. Also, it continues to attract visitors from New England with its more than 50 entertainment facilities, including four roller coasters and four water rides.

It was a cloudy day but there seemed to be lots of people hanging out in the park with their families, from old to young children, which

reflects the ability of Canobie to satisfy different groups of people’s needs. It cleverly divides the entertainment facilities into various parts: Kid rides, family rides and thrill rides. If you are an experienced rider and want to pursue excitement, thrill rides would be the best choice for you. On the other hand, if you are a new recruit and have not tried riding before, kid rides and family rides can be taken as cardinal steps for the intermediate rides. As my friend and I have enormous experience with rides, we definitely went straight to the Untamed regarded as the most terrifying one in light of its being vertical and swe took it twice. It was so much funthat we were planning to it for the third time until we realized the time remained short.

Beside the wonderful rides, Canobie also provides visitors with fantastic food and game centers.

If people want to stay inside and take a rest, the video arcade would be the proper choice. You could insert coins into special machines to get the soft toys or just practice

Photos courtesy of Emma Donnelly

basket shooting for fun. The food in the park is extremely great and you could find more than 20 food stores there. Whatever you want to eat, whether it is desert or grilled chicken, you can buy it at a low price. We bought vanilla and chocolate mixed ice cream economically -- cheap and huge.

For dinner, we ordered steak with cheese -- extremely tasty in a restaurant along the lake with warm breezes.

What’s more, Canobie also of-

Are you a futbol fan? Or a football fan? How about rugby?

After the hype of the World Cup spreading through Phillips Exeter Academy, the question on everyone’s mind is which football is more popular among the student population: American Football or International Football. However, it is imperative to consider that Phillips Exeter is a melting pot of different cultures and customs, which definitely has an impact on people’s opinions.

After all, when many international students were asked about American Football, the first thing that came to their mind was Tom Brady, the quarterback of the New England Patriots.

An international upper school student from Vietnam, Minh Nguyen, preferred International football as she has been playing it her whole life as a midfielder. On the other hand, an upper school student, Caroline Simon from Wisconsin, prefers American Football.

“You just don’t turn on your TV every Sunday to watch some soccer,” Caroline said. “You watch your football and you root for the Packers.”

One of the most comical arguments on the subject was from a pair of friends, Sebastian Aragon and Bailee Porter, both from North Carolina. Sebastian was a staunch supporter of International Football while Bailee was a strong supporter of the Carolina Panthers, an American Football team.

“It’s the real futbol,” Sebastian exclaimed. “It is the original futbol” “American football is like an event,” Bailee replied. “And you have food and then it's like part of our culture and we all join in together and it’s like a united kind of thing. ” Both sides of the arguments had criticisms for each other.

Many football fans believed that American Football was too dangerous. “Isn’t it just a bunch of guys smashing their heads together?” said one student skeptically. However, some students argued that the physical dangers provide a sense of excitement and that after all, it was their decision to play.

Additionally, many international students simply didn’t understand American Football.

From the exclusivity to American culture or the difficulty of understanding the game, students mainly preferred futbol.

“I don’t know how American Football works but I know how soccer works so I would rather watch that,” said Ana Velazco , a student from the Dominican Republic. “I find the game too complex so it is hard to follow if you are not into the sport. “ However, there are also an array of criticisms of International Football. American Football, a sport prominent for its intense physical aggression combined with speed, power, and explosiveness is a complete contrast to the supposedly slow pace of futbol.

From feigning injuries to wasting unnecessary time, many students argued International Football is overly redundant.

Regardless of their preferences, all the students were all firm supporters of a single statement: football—and futbol —unites people. fers various live shows and fireworks to promote a vibrant atmosphere. We were lucky to watch the professional dancers perform popular songs like "Uptown Funk" onstage. They performed so well that that people stopped to dance -- we did. Also the magic show on the village stage was intriguing. The crowd applauded the performances. Finally, we witnessed the astoundingly colorful fireworks in the evening. It tore the darkness into pieces and added brightness creating a cheerful environment in the park. We were so excited to celebrate Independence Day. This wonderful experience will live in my heart forever.

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see how Mr. Batten turned from being himself, to green coatwearing colonist from the regiment.

It took him many summers to really get into his character and master his part, his hard work paying off. His uniform was very well made, along with very realistic looking props that really matched his part. Most were hand-made, but his British musket was bought.

At around 8:45 p.m., the streets of Exeter were once again filled with glow sticks, light up toys, and blankets. Hundreds of people came early to enjoy good ice cream, live

music, and many came early to find a good place to watch the fireworks.

It was a great atmosphere to be in, everyone enjoying themselves and having fun, swaying to the beat of the songs. Many more families came together, gathering along the Exeter river, everyone waiting for the show to begin. The fireworks began at around 9:15 p.m. Everyone stared at the sky in awe; it was a spectacular sight. As the show ended, more fireworks filled the sky, painting a beautiful image of neon colors in our minds – an unforgettable sight.

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Exeter: A Town Steeped in Stirring History

By ELLEN WU

Summer Times Staff Writer

Exeter is special, historically speaking.

It does not celebrate the Fourth of July with the rest of the Americans. In fact, the celebration is on the second Saturday after the Fourth since that was when the news of Independence arrived in Exeter by horseback. Every year, people dress up in costumes from the 1770s and gather on Water Street which is filled with various stands, selling things that remind people of history. The unique Exeter Independence Festival truly brings people back to the old days.

“We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor” At the last words of the Declaration of Independence as originally read by John Taylor Gilman on 16th July 1776, Exeter turned into an ocean of jubilation.

It’s hard to image that Exeter was once an important port which was founded in 1638, being the first colony in New Hampshire. Because of the perfect location (along the Squamscott River which is a tidal inlet of the Atlantic Ocean),

Exeter developed the industries of fishing and lumbering. Exeter flourished during 1700s with the development of lumber products such as barrel parts and wagon spokes. These products were traded to Boston, Virginia, the West Indies, Spain and Portugal.

Portsmouth, which used to be the provincial capital of New Hampshire, got a warning from Paul Revere on 13th December 1774, who said the British Army was heading towards Fort William and Mary which is the harbor of New Hampshire.

The following day, the army did arrive, forcing the people in Portsmouth to move inland to Exeter and that was why Exeter became the capital of New Hampshire during the Revolutionary War. The relationship between the British soldiers and colonists further deteriorated and finally exploded into the tragedy of Boston Massacre. Later in 1773, the British charged taxes on the tea imported by British East India Company, making the tea industry in colonies less competitive which largely affected the income of the colonists. Therefore, the famous Boston Tea Party took place: colonists poured shipments of tea into the harbor to protest.

This event was also the explosive start of the Revolutionary War. The Americans then started to set up organizations to further protest. The Committee of Correspondence, which communicated among the colonies, and the Provincial Congress, which addressed the military and civil issues, formed. On 21st July, 1774, the first Provincial Congress met in Exeter with the Americans planning to begin their actions for independence.

The significance of Exeter is not only that it was the capital of the state during the Revolutionary War; but it is also because it was where the Republican Party of the United States was founded. On the 12th of October, 1853, Amos Tuck suggested forming a group called “Republicans” at Major Blake's Hotel with some other men who advocated for anti-slavery.

Ever since then, the term “Republican Party” has been accepted in New Hampshire and other parts of the States. It is interesting to know that Amos Tuck was once a Democrat but left the party in opposition to the pro-slavery position of the Democratic Party.

When talking about Exeter, people

have to talk about the Gilman Family. John Taylor Gilman who read the Declaration of Independence here in 1776 was the eldest son of Nicholas Gilman who was a shipbuilder and merchant but later became the treasurer of the state because of his financial ability. John Gilman later represented New Hampshire at the Continental Congress once and became the treasurer of the town after the death of his father.

Nicholas Gilman’s other son Nicholas Jr. followed the path of his father and brother and became the leader of Exeter and entered the army as a captain at the age of 20.

From 1721 until now, the house of the Gilman family remains. It grew from a small brick house from the first generation of Gilmans into what is now the Independence Museum of Exeter. Walking through the Gilman house, people can get a taste of how the Gilman family grew with the history of Exeter.

We should feel honored and grateful studying in a place that is so significant for the U.S. and has so much history to tell.

We should also be thankful to the Gilman family since they donated the land of Phillips Exeter Academy.

Ralph Blumenthal and Emma Donnelly/The Summer Times Staff

AND TODAY'S ASSEMBLY SPEAKER—ZUMBA!