Friday, October 28, 2011
Vol CXVII Num. 6
NEASC Visits Milton
Twitter Trouble
Neil Chandra ‘14 News Writer This past week, Milton ended its year long accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), an organization that accredits public and private institutions in New England. Molly King, head of Greenwich Academy, and a team of educators visited Milton this past Monday and Tuesday in order to finalize the long accreditation process. Her visit is the final step in a process that the entire faculty, led by Head of School Mr. Bland, contributed to. According to its website, NEASC “provides accreditation services for more than 2000 public and private institutions in the six state region - Pre-K through university.” Milton Academy falls under the jurisdiction of one of the six commissions within the organization: the Commission on Independent Schools (CIS).
Gabriella Blake, ‘14 News Writer
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NEASC spends week of evaluation at Milton Academy
The purpose of this decennial visit to Milton Academy is to confirm that the school meets NEASC’s standards. While pursuing accreditation remains voluntary to achieve a certain level of validity, most schools, including
those funded by the government, undergo an accreditation process. NEASC plays a vital role in Milton’s stature as a premier independent school in the New England region. Many students remain unaware of the expansive
evaluation process that the school has undergone. Geoff Owens (III) said, “Very few students actually knew about this process, myself included. Considering we haven’t been involved much, we haven’t been afContinued on page 4
On the morning of Saturday, October 15, Milton students around campus awoke to a surprise as they logged onto Twitter: all their friends were tweeting about two particular Twitter profiles. Last weekend, these two Twitter accounts, called “restlessvirgin” and “academy_bitch,” were created as anonymous streams of gossip. Though not directly mentioning names in their tweets, the account holders made it clear whom they were tweeting about and appeared undeterred by the potential effects of their comments on the victims. However, on Tuesday October 18—only days after being created— both accounts were deleted by the respective owners. Twitter provides an efficient way to share one’s thoughts and enjoy those Continued on page 4
Straus Dessert Amanda Beaudoin ‘13 News Editor On Tuesday October 25, students and teachers gathered in Wigg Hall for the first Straus Dessert of the year, hosted by the Public Issues Board. Everyone enjoyed hot chocolate
Boys soccer rallies back following season ending injury to captain, Tom Schnoor (I)
and cookies as Mr. Emmott and Mr. Pollans discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. After the discussion of the Arab Spring last year by Ms. Wade, Mr. Emmott, Mr. Ball, and Mr. Pollans, Public Issues Board co-head Christine Cahill Continued on page 4
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Heartbreak for Boys Soccer Benjamin Scharfstein ‘12 Editor-in-Chief In their Wednesday game versus St. Paul’s, boys soccer rallied back to win 3-2 after team captain and star center-back, Tom Schnoor (I) suffered a season ending injury to his arm. Schnoor was taken off in an ambulance after jumping over a St. Paul’s midfielder and landing
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awkwardly on his left arm. Schnoor broke his humerus bone but will not need surgery. He currently rests at home recovering. After Schnoor left the game, Milton had a momentary breakdown and gave up a poorly defended goal. However, the boys rallied back in the second half with some inspiring words from Schnoor as he left the field. Michael Cooke
NEWS
Gilad Shalit, pg. 4 Twitter Controversy, pg. 4
(II) and Eric Nesto (I) both scored long goals from over 30 yards out. St. Paul’s answered to tie it up with less than six minutes left, but Michael Sheehan (II) finished out the game with a volley off a free kick from Cooke. Schnoor, the team’s captain and last year’s leading goal scorer, will be missed as a part of the strong defense that has come to define this year’s team.
OPINION
Occupy Wall Street, pg. 3 Morning Assembly, pg. 5
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Mr. Emmott addresses students at the first Straus Dessert of the year
A&E
Asian Food Review, pg.8 Nesto Gallery, pg. 9
SPORTS
Eric Nesto, pg. 10 Field Hockey, pg. 11
The Milton Measure extends its deepest condolences to the Tonegawa family for their loss
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MEASURE T h e Mi l t o n
The Milton Measure
A call for political awareness
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Editors-in-Chief Benjamin Scharfstein ‘12 and Gina Starfield ‘12 Managing Editors Watson Leffel ‘12 Henry Arndt ‘12 Copy Editor Siddharth Raju ‘12
Senior Editors Seth August ‘12 Nathan Daniel ‘12 Matthew Lebovitz ‘12 Stewart Pollock ‘12 *
Amanda Beaudoin ‘13 and Daniel Kim ‘13, News/Feature Editors Katherine Ballinger ‘12 and Nelson Barrette ‘13, Opinion Editors Louis McWilliams ‘12 and Catherine Kulke, A&E Editor Jesse Pagliuca ‘12 and Tucker Hamlin ‘13, Sports Editors McKean Tompkins ‘12 and Andy Zhang ‘12, Photo Editors Lindsay Atkeson ‘13, Haejun Cho ‘13, Siyu Lu ‘15 Layout Editors Brandon Daly ‘12 and Christian Castillo ‘12 Humor Writers Jeremy Mittleman ‘13 Webmaster * Larry Pollans, Faculty Advisor
News/Feature Rachael Allen ‘14 Ashley Bae ‘12 Danielle Cahoon ‘13 Neil Chandra ‘14 Rebecca Chernick ‘14 Elana Golub ‘14 Mallika Iyer ‘13 Kitty Lan ‘13 Akanshu Srivastav ‘12
Opinion Nicole Acheampong ‘13 Ilve Bayturk ‘14 Daphne Chow ‘14 Russell Clarida ‘15 Raj Davae ‘15 Shannon Peters ‘13 Mykayla Sandler ‘14 Charles Wang ‘13 Monique Williams ‘13
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Well known politicians such as Ted Kennedy, Deval Patrick, and Austan Goolsbee all once roamed the halls of Milton. Numerous Milton parents are prominent politicians and, several years ago, the administration even instituted a policy of selecting only alumni graduation speakers because it felt the speakers were becoming too politicized. Yet for all the political history and influence, we, the Milton Academy student body, are incredibly politically, unaware and unenthused. As our recent Academia poll (page 7) suggests, students are simply unknowledgeable. Perhaps the most telling statistic was that roughly 57% of students did not know that the United States is planning on vetoing the Palestinian bid for statehood in the security council of the United Nations. It is baffling to us that such important news, news that has consumed newspaper headlines for weeks, eluded so many students. Furthermore, there were several opportunities on campus to help educate students on the issue, including a three-club meeting a week before the poll, and a Straus dessert the night before. It’s not that Milton students aren’t smart; academically, we are superb. However, when it comes to pursuing intellectual conversation beyond the classroom, we lag behind. This distinction brings to light the immense potential of our student body to engage in meaningful discourse. The problem is interest, not intelligence. There is a small proportion of the student body that is politically active and informed. Groups such as Public Issues Board, Invisible Hand, Young Philosophers, and SIMA (Students Interested in Middle Eastern Affairs) all talk about interesting and important issues on a regular basis. These students make up a core that are active and aware. Yet thirty students out of a school of 700 is not enough. The vast majority of students are simply too involved with their schoolwork and other commitments to even care. Two weeks ago, we wanted to run a humor page mocking Occupy Wall Street. In talking to students, many were at a loss as to what the protests, going on since September, even were. This ignorance is not unusual at Milton; often students only become aware of the world news weeks after it is relevant. We certainly recognize that Milton is a stressful, intense environment, and that many feel that time spent not on homework should be spent relaxing. But we urge students to realize reading the newspaper need not be a burden; it should be an engaging and enriching experience. Our community has so much potential to engage in meaningful discussion. We urge students to take a little time out of each day to simply read the newspaper or listen to the radio. With content so easily available, there is no excuse for being under-informed.
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From the Archives: January 29, 1982
Visiting British student finds Americans “a funny breed” Debbie Sandford As you begin to read this, I’d like you to stop whatever else you may be doing, be it watching T.V., doing your French assignment, or simply filing your nails. Now imagine yourself plucked from womb-like Milton Academy and transported across two thousand miles of ocean. You are now in a country which you have never before set eyes on, to spend half a year in a place where everybody is a stranger. “How wonderful!” I thought to myself as I sat in the plane, great hopes of freedom flowing through me. I can be whomever I want to be: I have no ties and no responsibilities to anyone. What I of course did not foresee was that I would create fresh ties within the very first week of my arrival. The very first thing that struck me about America was those brightly painted gasometers which Boston boasts. The second thing was the space. America is so big. I’m told that in Massachusetts everything is tiny compared with places further west. I can well believe it, but even here the aura of great size and spaciousness lingers. The atmosphere is loaded with the fact that you can, whenever you wish, leap on a bus and travel somewhere where you can be the only human being within a hundred square miles. Having lived with that for so long you may be unaware of it, and even if you can sense it, it might perhaps seem trivial to you. But, speaking from a foreigner’s point of view, it seems that it is the day-to-day living with this knowledge which grants freedom such importance in the eyes of Americans. Everyone, everywhere I’ve been, has been astonishingly friendly and open towards me; I’m sure you know that abroad Americans have a reputation for being just that. Whenever the British, including myself most certainly, travel abroad, they take with them a fear of being thought conservative, stuffy and over-reticent. I found that I had to make a conscious effort to open up, simply to keep up with everybody talking to me and introducing themselves. But you Americans are a funny breed you know: after I’d been at Milton a couple of days and knew some names, people began to close up, bashfully. After, “Hi, I’m so-and-so, so you’re from England, when did you get here, how
was the flight?,” people didn’t seem to know what to say to me, nor I to them. Now if an American had been attending a British school, probably nobody would be speaking to him for the first two days, but after that he’d be in. I was very struck by the informality of Milton; perhaps that won’t come as a surprise if I tell you that I came straight from a school where we had to call all the teachers Sir or Madam. That informality seems not to be confined to the school though, it goes hand in hand with the comparative newness of America. Somebody asked me whether we have any great national heroes in Britain, like your Lincoln or Washington. I hadn’t considered the matter before, but the only person I came up with was Winston Churchill, and his stature in Britain is far less than that of Lincoln in America. Instead of popular heroes we retain a list of kings and queens as long as my arm, the names of half of which I can never remember, let alone the use to which they put their reigns. Whilst you stand by your ideals and the people that have fought for them, we cling to our heritage and our protocol. Milton bears comparison with British schools extremely well. In particular the scope of your curriculum is much wider than that of the majority of our schools, and your facilities are much better. And although everybody seems to complain about the food, it’s really much better than where I’ve come from! The I.D. cards are new to me, but appear to work well. An interesting pastime when amongst new faces is to try to discover what kind of person lurks beneath that particular face by the questions they put to you. You can dismiss the one who runs up to you crying, “Were you at the Royal Wedding?” for a start! And to save anybody else from asking me whether I’ve seen the Clash, the answer is no, I haven’t. “What interests you?” is probably the best question, albeit the most difficult to answer. I’d like to say that I feel coming to Milton will be a “fulfilling and rewarding” experience, but it’s difficult to do so without making this sound like a college essay! It’s interesting though, and so far I’ve enjoyed it. Anyway, maybe I’ll see you around.
Occupy Wall Street: So What? Daphne Chow ‘14 Opinion Writer The Occupy Wall Street protests began over a month ago and have since expanded from New York to over nine hundred cities. The protesters, outraged by the struggling economy and the inequality between social classes, fear another economic depression and believe that the excessive greed on Wall Street and the government’s shortcomings are to blame the current economic decline. Yet the protesters have been unclear and unfocused in their message. The protesters argue
that the government has frequently favored Wall Street over Main Street. “We are the 99 percent,” is their ubiquitous slogan, summing up the protesters’ belief that the desires of the financial companies and super-wealthy do not correspond with those of common Americans. Though these protesters have made it clear that the government must implement change, they have failed to make apparent what exactly must change. Without a clear purpose, protesters will lose the attention of American politicians. The hundreds of thousands of protesters must
come together to focus on targeting a coherent policy plan. If they fail to do so, politicians will continue to view Occupy Wall Street as an ignorant movement guided only by aimless frustration. While the number of participants has grown, power in numbers alone will not convince the government to implement new policies. The assumption that the protesters are ignorant of the real situation is not entirely unreasonable. Many protesters are college students with enormous student loans. As for the older protesters, they
are not all wiser; in fact, a largely advocated idea is to completely reject the banks and rule for complete reorganization of the Federal Reserve. This idea could never work for a large host of reasons not limited to all the time and energy wasted on reorganizing the economy. Furthermore, while the movement has protested many broad issues, the protesters have no distinct solutions. Their only accomplishment thus far has been to force politicians to discuss reform, and even there they have had mixed results. Protesters argue that the
financial world has too much power, but without a strong substitute no one will embrace any sort of change. The protesters’ rage against the financial world is understandable: there is excessive greed on Wall Street. Protesters, however, must consider offering up more pointed and specific solutions. By stepping forward with reasonable, concrete alternatives, rather than their overly broad list of complaints, the protesters will be taken more seriously and actually have a chance of affecting change.
Letters Dear Editors, This letter is in response to the Measure’s recent opinion piece about requiring the study of art. Who are these “narrowly focused students” that the writer identifies as “sacrificing a great deal of time towards a course which will be of little benefit to them?” If this is what they believe, then they have missed something. (Thank you to Mykayla Sandler for her contrasting views). As an artist and a teacher I see art is a necessity that embraces visual literacy, creative thinking, and effective communication. It provides a basis for the design of just about everything and is a vital source of innovation. Given the homogeneity and rigid controls imposed by many other cultures, it is short-sighted not to value how self-expression (artistic and otherwise) makes Americans the individuals that we are. I believe in free speech even though a diatribe against art is disappointing at a school that instituted one of the first art requirements in the country. (Maybe someone could investigate that?) So I take strong issue with the writer’s label of art as a “hobby …not integral to a student’s future.” Why do I feel that Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci (a painter yes but also a brilliant inventor) had more than just a hobby? I believe our writer has missed the truth on several counts – the value of beauty and truth as expressed through art, the value of creative thinking to solving problems in all realms – including math and science for example, and the value of design to organizing our society. In my view the study of “art” provides essential practice in creating ideas, products, and systems as much as it serves to shape our identities – both individual and collective. We learn that diversity is not only beautiful but life-affirming in a contemporary world so challenged by the assumptions that we make so quickly and the destructive consequences that result. If art is just a “hobby,” so is life itself. I am in favor of the study of both. Ed. Note: The article of interest, “Milton Arts Requirement: Against the Requirement,” was published in Vol CXVII Num. 5 of the Milton Measure. The article was part of a for and against series and was published alongside an article defending the arts requirement. We fully support our writer’s right to his opinion.
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Gilad Shalit’s Return Elana Golub ‘14 News Writer As an eighteen-year-old Israeli citizen, Gilad Shalit entered the army to serve three years. During his second year of service, Gilad was imprisoned by the terrorist organization Hamas and was stowed in a secret location from which he was unable to be rescued. Now, after over five years of negotiation, Gilad has been freed in exchange for the liberty of 1,0271 Palestinian prisoners. This trade, despite Gilad’s long awaited freedom, was a highly controversial point among members of the Milton Community. “His release was a small battle that Israel had been fighting for five years, and Israel won,” says Ali Golden (II). “Seeing Gilad Shalit, who survived Hamas captivity for so long, gave Israelis’ hope and a renewed purpose to keep fighting.” Gilad’s release also instilled current and soon to be members of the Israeli army
with a new sense of confidence. “Having the reassurance that the country will be willing to go to that length for one soldier is important in a country with a military service that is mandatory” explains Alex Garnick (IV). This negotiation between Israel and Palestine can been seen as a step towards peace. “I see this as a positive event as it shows that Hamas and Israel can reach a compromise on a very difficult issue,” says Mr. Emmott, Milton’s teacher of Middle Eastern studies. “The release of Shalit removes a very emotional obstacle to further discussion and compromise that to date has hindered real progress.” Some have worried that, despite the trade’s benefits, Israel has much to lose in that Palestine may see this event as evidence of Israel’s vulnerability. “This trade will make the Palestinians think that Israel is like putty in their hands and that, with the brutal capture of a soldier, they can make Israel do whatever they want,” says Mykayla
Sandler (III). Mykayla states, “It will give the Palestinians even more confidence and more desire to wipe out Israel.” “If anything, Palestine now has the upperhand,” adds Ali Golden. Although the Palestinians released were seen as heroes in their homeland, they were considered terrorists in Israel: “It is also important to sympathize with the families of those who had relatives who were murdered, and how their murderers were released in order to facilitate Gilad Shalit’s return,” says Josh Pomper (II). Many still wonder if it is possible to know whether this one compromise could in fact lead to future peace or at least a more humane relationship. “I think we could possibly see more violence in the future,” stated Gina Starfield (I). “Several Palestinians released have voiced their goal to continue fighting. The conflict has only become more layered and complex.”
Twitter Controversy Consumes Milton Continued from page 1 of others. Yet, the two new Twitter accounts used the concept of information transfer for appalling purposes. Describing everything from the past hook-ups to weekend scandals, the creators shed no mercy in conveying all gossip that came their way. It was not long before everyone around Milton was discussing the most recent tweets from the accounts. “ Students were not happy with the inappropriate tweets that went from entertaining to malicious in just a matter of #hashtags. Despite being turned off by the unsettling, gossipy tone of the tweets, many students were drawn in by the unique way the pieces of information were presented. Christine Cahill (I) admits that her “first reaction was interest: [the tweets] were snarky and clever.” Yet, the entertainment from the tweets did not last long, for the impropriety of the tweets increased.By targeting individual students, the
accounts caused humiliation for the victim whose personal life was exploited for the entertainment of others. Without access to the accounts or names of the creators, Milton students had no control over what was tweeted. That the Twitter accounts were anonymous caused further worry. Cahill com-
using a public account, meaning that everyone who had a twitter account—including people beyond the Milton community— could see the tweets. Matt Chen (I), who often tweets, noted that “as a responsible Milton student, we should be well aware that every single action we make will impact others’ perception of our school.” Milton students must be conscious when representing Milton Academy in any set” ting, whether it be online or in person. The rumor driven tone presented with each tweet characterized Milton Academy as a pretentious and malevolent community. The deletion of the accounts has eliminated the unnecessary campus-wide discomfort. With no more tweets, the heightened emotions over the issue have seemed to calm down. Milton students can continue their usual tweeting as normal...for now.
The tweets affect not only the student body, but also Milton Academy’s reputation. mented that “Gossip in general is never good or healthy for our community, but the fact that the tweets were anonymous in a public forum made their effect much more significant and harmful.” There is no way to stop an anonymous source. Tweeting irresponsibly is easier and more tempting when a name is not attached to the profile. The tweets affect not only the student body, but also Milton Academy’s reputation. The twitter accounts were created
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Discussion in Straus Continued from page 1 (I) thought it would be beneficial to have two members of the History Department back for discussion since “students really seemed enthusiastic about listening to members of the History Department speak about current events.” This topic is, according to Cahill, “extremely relevant right now, with the UN vote for Palestinian statehood coming up. Both teachers feel a personal connection to the conflict. From a Jewish perspective, Mr. Pollans feels that, although he was born after WWII, he is “emotionally connected to Israel.” The formation of the state of Israel gave Jews hope that they “would finally be in control of their own political destiny.” Mr. Emmott lived and worked in the Middle East and now teaches History of the Middle East at Milton. The discussion on Tuesday, however, was very unbiased, based around student and teacher question. As Mr. Pollans and Mr. Emmott clearly demonstrat-
ed at the Straus Dessert, this conflict can be traced back to a myriad of different time periods, even before the formation of the state of Israel. In response to a student’s question, both teachers discussed a parallel to the Native Americans and the first European settlers. No matter where one sees the beginning of this conflict, the many peace treaties and negotiations show that, as Mr. Pollans puts it, “there has been no sustainable peace. Mr. Emmott and Mr. Pollans did not discuss all of the events and issues surrounding the conflict. The recent release of Gilad Shalit by the Palestinians in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by the Israelis was never even mentioned. However, the countless view points and connections made in relation to the topic gave students and teachers a new perspective and background on an important global issue.
Milton Academy Faces Accreditation Continued from page 1 fected by it.” While this understanding of Milton’s accreditation process remains widespread throughout the student body, the truth is that without the accreditation of NEASC, Milton life would ultimately be very different. Without the approval of organizations such as NEASC or AISNE, schools such as Milton could never compete at the education level that it currently does. Milton is only as good as the students that constitute it, and without accreditation, Milton would attract the interest of fewer students. As a New England preparatory school, Milton’s ability to appeal to students largely depends on its good reputation, for which this process is a make or break. The evaluation is expansive and intensive, covering everything from academics to on-campus boarding life. These individual parts, evaluated by Milton Academy subcommittees, form a large report submitted by the school itself. In this sense, the first parts are largely self-evaluation. The opinions of a majority of the student body demonstrate an obvious lack of knowledge about the accreditation process, but these
opinions are not unwarranted. The role of students in Milton’s accreditation is just that: to be students. Faculty members, however, each had a role in a committee, submitting a report to Mr. Hansen and Ms. Demas, a middle school teacher who left Milton this past summer. Their roles as heads were to summarize the findings of the faculty members and present this information in a document to the NEASC. History teacher Mrs. Vivian Wuwong, discussed her role as a part of “Faculty Voice,” a committee headed by sixth grade science teacher Mr. Simonson and history teacher Mr. Emmott. While talking about her role within the committee, she mentioned that, “[she] felt like it was a much more open process this time around.” Ms. Wuwong acknowledges that while the report is written mostly to show the excellence of the school, it also included areas in which the school could improve, a key section to perpetuate the school’s reputation.
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Public Displays of Affection
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Students publicly display affection in the Student Center
Monique Williams ‘13 Opinion Writer Teenage hormones have a tendency to take control of our decisions and throw reason to the wind. We long to embark on the endless, tumultuous journey of exploring our sexuality with other lost,
confounded souls. Though this is a private and personal experience for most, some couples are more than generous in sharing their love with the rest of the community. These public displays of affection, otherwise known as PDA, have the capacity to generate a variety of responses. Some students admire
these displays with a per- ing at it every day, whether it’s doesn’t seem to cause tenfectly cued “Aww” and “That his hands glued to her waist, a sion on the Milton campus. is SO cute!”, while others peck on the lips before every Chimene Cooper (II) asserts, cringe in disgust or roll their class or, even worse, the Es- “The level of PDA here is eyes in annoyance (or, per- kimo kisses which aggravate acceptable. I’m sure the fachaps, envy). While harmless, everyone in the room. Love ulty feels the same way or these gestures are impossible can be beneficial to all of us, it would’ve cracked down to ignore. if we use discretion. While on the rules by now!” AcPDA can come in any or I have yet to find myself in cording to Mrs. Klein-Ash, all of the following forms: any truly uncomfortable situ- Chimene is right in that the hand holding, intimate em- ations, it is only October, and, faculty do not seem to have a braces, short pecks on the as a fellow student reminded problem with PDA at Milton. lips, and last, but certainly me, “[PDA] happens a lot in “A little bit of affection isn’t not least, outnecessarily a right groping bad thing, only and tackwhen it crosses ling tonsils. the line,” she “It happens a lot in spring, as if they’ve come out claims. PDAs, “over of hibernation to rediscover each other” familiarity”, But what according to distinguishes the Milton the line? The website, is best way for stunot forbidden in the Milton spring, as if mates have come dents to determine this line is Academy handbook. out of hibernation to redis- through a simple role reverUpon arriving at the cover each other.” sal: what level of PDA would Academy, I was amazed that, Some students feel that you be comfortable watching given so much freedom, stu- a line still needs to be drawn your teachers display? dents were not exploiting between what is acceptable It is a privilege that, as their ability to display affec- and what should be kept out Milton students, we are free tion. I am by no means en- of sight. Nicole Rufus (I) to express ourselves and our couraging students to turn up explained that “depending emotions. In some schools, the heat in the classrooms; on how long it is, and what even sitting in the opposite rather, I admire their self- they’re doing, it’s rude.” If sex’s lap or hugging for too control. we as teenagers can remind long in front of a teacher can I completely support re- ourselves that certain aspects result in a visit to the dean’s spectful familiarity in public of our relationships should office. Respect for others is settings, so long as it is dis- remain private, the entire key. Please, do us all a favor played tastefully. Face it: no- community would benefit. and don’t cross the line. body wants to see a couple goOverall, however, PDA
Menial Morning Assemblies Russell Clarida ‘15 Opinion Writer Every student at Milton knows the morning assembly routine: show up at 7:58am, check in, sit through twenty minutes of announcements, and get to first period class on time. Assemblies are held five times a week in various buildings around campus in an effort to build community and keep students updated on upcoming events. With the exceptions of the full Upper School assembly in the FCC on Mondays and day students’ advisor meetings on Wednesdays, each class meets alone twice a week and is paired with the grade directly above or below it one time as well. Day students are allowed five cuts before a detention; boarders, who have no real excuse, are only allotted three. The school maintains that morning assemblies keep the student body “cohesive” while also communicating up-to-date information on campus happenings. Most students, however,
Junior class gathers for morning assembly
will agree that, by the third week of school, assemblies are good for little more than eating, wrapping-up homework, or waking up. Many students argue that assemblies do not convey enough useful announcements to justify holding four assemblies a week. John Glasfeld (IV), a new boarder, shares that, “At times, [the
Class Deans] are grasping at straws for topics, but I guess they keep us on our toes.” As for Wednesday morning day student advisor meetings, the time would be much better served with a rolling check in that would allow day students to catch up on some much needed rest. Sarah Lew (III), a new student in Hallowell, says she
“…just want[s] to sleep.” She went on to mention that she “[is] often up until 11:00pm working… and [doesn’t] get anything out of morning assemblies except cuts.” As Sarah makes clear, students see that daily morning assemblies are detrimental to students’ well-being and lacking in real informative value for the institution
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to maintain. Milton would serve its students much more efficiently by moving to a system with only one or two assemblies a week.
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Freshman of the Week: Marina Fleites Age: 14 Gender: Female Zodiac Sign: Aries Hometown: Hingham, MA When and why did you decide to come to Milton? I came in seventh grade because I had been at my old school for a really long time and Milton seemed like a good place to go for a change. What is your favorite thing to do outside of school? I really like hanging out with my friends or playing guitar. What do you hope to accomplish in your time at Milton? What are your goals for the next 4 years? I really hope to make a bunch of new friend and have fun, and do well in school too. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why? Hong Kong, so I could hang out with Caitlin Cheng all the time.
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Senior of the Week: Jay Sharma Age: 17 Gender: Male Zodiac Sign: Cancer Hometown: Milton, MA What are the best memories you have had at Milton? Definitely JV Lax with Jack Platts, at least when he showed up. Where can you usually be found around campus? Different rooms in Norris and Wolcott or the top of the Stu. What is your favorite snackbar item? Switch drink: 100% of what you want, 0% of what you don’t. Who is your Faculty Crush? Gwinn-Lands, no doubt. What animal would you want to be? A psychic lion.
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Blackberry Blackout Backlash Yvonne Fu, ‘14 Opinion Writer A massive BlackBerry outage hit millions of users spanning five continents earlier this month, affecting BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), email, and web services for three days. In response, the device’s maker, Research in Motion (RIM), offered a $100 credit for select apps on its online store.The giveaway, however, is unlikely to soothe angry customers. BlackBerry used to pride itself on protecting enterprise data, and thus attracted security-conscious banks, IT managers, and, of course, the President. But the large-scale service disruption revealed the cost of “being protected”. Unlike iOS, Apple’s mobile operating system (OS), or Android, the Google-produced equivalent, the Blackberry OS routs all of its messages through its own data center, creating a single point of potential technical failure. In this recent disruption, the outage lasted more than 72 hours and RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis admitted that getting the system back up “took much longer than they had expected.” This is not the first time
that RIM customers have suffered from data outages. Similar problems have occurred four times in the past five years. Analysts say that RIM’s rivals, namely iPhone and Google, have caught up with it in terms of data protection, thanks to the release of iOS 5 and Android’s third-party security software. Another edge RIM claims to have over its competitors is the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service, an instant-messaging application that allows users to “text” other BlackBerry users for free by sharing unique PINs. Apple’s introduction of iMessage, however, has undermined RIM’s dominance in this particular arena. While Blackberry has two separate applications for texting and BBM, iMessage seamlessly integrates the two, sending messages via SMS when a wireless or 3G network is not available or when the recipient is not using an iPhone. This user-friendly feature saves a lot of trouble, since BlackBerry users have to check the BBM contact list and then choose which application to open before sending a message. Due to the technological
advancements of the iPhone over the past months, it is no wonder that sales of the BlackBerry are in worldwide decline. BlackBerry handset shipments in the fiscal second quarter were down 11% compared to the same quarter in 2010, and down 18% sequentially. RIM’s net income also plunged by 60%. A recent comScore U.S. Mobile Subscriber Report suggests that iOS and Android continue to absorb BlackBerry’s market share in the United States. Android increased its share 5.6 percentage points to 43.7% during the three-month period ending in August and iOS acquired an additional 0.7% share during the same period, while RIM dropped 5 percentage points to 19.7%. According to CNN, RIM spent $118 million on costs associated with a reorganization announced in July. As part of that plan, RIM reportedly slashed 2,000 jobs, 10% of its entire workforce. The company’s stock has fallen more than 80 percent from three years ago. BlackBerry is clearly in a dire situation. The recent outage is just the latest in a string of problems RIM has faced and
Gina Starfield (I) relies on her Blackberry
continues to experience. An increasing number of companies that used to be loyal BlackBerry customers no longer see the need to be locked into RIM’s secure proprietary email service, and have begun to question the reliability of their smart phones. RIM has also suffered from product delays and poor reviews. Yet the question remains: Can BlackBerry be saved? “It depends on how quick RIM can move from the corporate government image into the app-world image,” says James
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Katz, director of the Center for Mobile Communication Studies at Rutgers University. RIM’s long-term survival, according to one of the company’s co-CEOs Jim Balsillie, hinges on the success of a “super phone” on QNX, a new operating system scheduled to be released next year. Balsillie said the news software would “leap-frog the mobile industry and help position RIM for the next decade”. Let’s just hope that there won’t be another launch delay.
Olivia Atwood ‘13 Reviews Local Asian Food Mr. Chan’s in East Milton
Ichiro Sushi in Milton
Mr. Chan’s makes up one third of the epic chain of Mr. Chan, Ichiro, and Mozzarella’s, operated by a single mastermind in East Milton Square. With first-rate orange chicken and lomein, the cheap Chinese food joint is sure to please crowds. Sure, it’s not exactly authentic, but the prices are low, the delivery is lightning-fast, and the chefs are always happy to cook a nut free dish if you’ve got allergies. For those who are still not convinced: they also give you free lollipops at the counter.
From my personal experience at Ichiro, I have found the miso soup to be salty and the rice to be over cooked. However, Ichiro does have one redeeming quality: you can order just about any sushi combo imaginable, which they will in turn prepare for you with the highest quality ingredients, like partially smelly fish, fresh avocado and crusty seaweed.
Village Sushi in Roslindale
Many Miltonians flock to this little known hole–in-the-wall Thai place. With cheap prices and surprisingly delicious food, this joint is the best for your buck. Located on the Milton/ Dorchester line, TOT delivers with the speed and agility of a reckless teen driver. While this Thai fare may not be gourmet, it does meet quality Asian food standards: it’s cheap, it’s takeout, and it’s slathered in peanut sauce.
Simply put, this place is the best. The Teriyaki chicken is to die for, and the Avocado rolls are so fresh you’ll order 5 or 6 platters. The service is fast and smooth, and the atmosphere of this sit-down restaurant is lovely. Village Sushi even boasts an outdoor patio with flowers growing up the walls. If you can travel to Roslindale Square, you won’t regret it. While Village is slightly more expensive than Ichiro, prices are still reasonable and certainly worth it. They do not deliver, but you can order to-go. And go you should.
Quincy Dynasty in Quincy
Panda Express at Logan Airport
Quincy Dynasty is a favorite for Boarders looking to order Chinese. Although the prices may be a bit high, the food is delicicious, and the delivery is always speedy. Quincy prepares some of the best fried rice around, and the sesame chicken really hits the spot.
For boarders traveling back to Milton from out of town, Panda Express, located in Terminal A, appears to be a good option but always disappoints. The food is incredibly greasy and salty. The sauce in the orange chicken can often be too tangy and thick for most customers.
Taste of Thailand in Milton
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Arts and Entertainment
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One Act Plays Promise Success Kat Fearey ‘14 A&E Writer Milton’s student directed One Acts are precisely that: One Act Plays, directed by Milton students. Like a short story for the theater, each play must be under thirty minutes with a cast of five or fewer members. This winter, two plays are in production: “In the Absence of Words” and “Table for Four.” Emilie Trehu (I) and Cary Williams (I), the directors, chose the scripts entirely on their own. “I picked mine because of how entertaining I found it,” says Cary Williams of “Table of Four.” Emilie Trehu chose the quirky drama “In the Absence of Words” for the “scary situation in which the strong personality traits in people come out very clearly.” Applying to direct a oneact is a very involved process. To direct a play, students must
choose a published play that interests them. They may look online or in an anthology. The student must then obtain permission to perform the piece from the person with the rights to the script before he or she may even apply. After receiving permission, a prospective director must fill out an application asking various questions: Why does the student want to direct? Why does the student feel he or she would be qualified for the job? Once an application is submitted, the advisor of the student applying must write a brief recommendation on the student’s behalf. Although the process to become a One Acts director is not easy, Cary Williams recalled “how much fun” she had when acting in the One Acts her sophomore year and shared her desire “to be able to be a part of the One
Acts in a new capacity.” After assistant-directing with Mr. Parisi multiple times and assistant-directing a previous One Act, Emilie Trehu felt directing her own production would be a great way to finish her Milton career. While the performances are still a month away, both girls are extremely excited. One Acts practices began this week and are off to a promising start. Unlike other Milton performances, One Acts have little rehearsal time. Both One Acts will be performed on Thursday, December 1st at 7 pm, and Friday and Saturday, December 2nd and 3rd at 7: 30 pm. The past years’ One Acts have received strong reviews from students, and we are anticipating great shows from Cary and Emilie.
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One Acts directors Emilie Trehu (I) and Cary Williams (I)
Ortiz Featured in Nesto Gallery Kat Kulke ‘13 A&E Editor “It’s the kids who know the limit isn’t the sky, it’s the street they live on.” So states Chandra Dieppa Ortiz, a local artist whose work will be on display at the Nesto Gallery October 25 through November 22. Ortiz’s work reflects her words: it is the kids who Ortiz paints for. Her vivid paintings, collages, and multimedia pieces contain a certain vibrancy that screams to a restless generation of youth. Ortiz paints with a bright palate of eye-catching reds, blues, and yellows.
Her depictions of people are both cartoonish and shockingly real. Channeling Picasso, Ortiz portrays characters with more attention to emotion than to technical precision. The results are living, breathing, highly relatable people on canvas. In some of her series’, such as “Brown,” (the title is a reference to Ortiz’ black and Hispanic characters) her figures are very much “people.” In others, such as the watercolor and gouache series “Flippin, Frontin, and Posin,” her figures are two-dimensional and much more abstract, but still very much alive.
While Ortiz’ mission, to “explore issues of race, class, gender, and culture in the hopes of creating a
of one’s culture, like “love, humor, faith, music, stories, and the telling of home truths,” can “protect” an op-
“I strongly urge all Milton students and faculty
to take advantage of this exhibit. More than any other work presented at the Nesto exhibit in the past few years, Dieppa’s work appeals to high school students.” dialogue between communities,” is heavy, she uses her work itself to visualize the concept of “cultural armor,” or the ways in which aspects
Chandra Dieppa Ortiz introduces her art exhibit at the Nesto Gallery
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pressed or struggling people. Yet behind scenes of dance-floors and records, the viewer grasps the dark side of inner-city life. “What I Heard,” a tribute to the city of Boston, is both beautiful and haunting. Images of music, the club scene, and the city skyline are woven through graffitied bits and pieces of conversation. Some are empowering: “I have something to say, just listen.” Others are dark: “I was never asleep and I was never awake,” or “no one remembers.” Yet others are up to interpretation: “you ain’t never gonna get that play out of your head.” More than any other series, “What I Heard” gives a voice to the silenced. Ms. Ortiz, known informally as Dieppa, was born in Patterson, New Jersey, in 1971 to African American and Latino parents, and incorporates her own experiences of growing up as a bi-racial American into her work.
Though born and raised in the Northeast, she received her BA from Florida State University. She continued to pursue art at a graduate level at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Massachusetts College of Art. Her work has been showcased at the Museum of the National Center for AfroAmerican artists in Boston; the New Art Center in Boston; the New Art Center in Newton, Massachusetts; La Casa de La Cultura/ The Center for Latino Artists in Boston; the Copley Center for the Arts; and the Copley Society of Boston. Additionally, she was recently nominated for the Institude of Contemporary Art’s prestigious Foster Prize. She currently lives in Boston, where she works as a professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and serves as the Art Director for Dorchestor Academy. I strongly urge all Milton students and faculty to take advantage of this exhibit. More than any other work presented at the Nesto exhibit in the past few years, Dieppa’s work appeals to high school students. She uses topics that dominate pop culture, like music, dance, and graffiti art, to convey deep and powerful truths about society and the twentyfirst century class system. Viewers of every race, class, and socio-economic status will benefit from and enjoy this unique exhibit.
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Milton Academy Football James Wang ‘12 Sports Writer Coming off of an upsetting loss against St. Sebastian’s, the Mustangs looked to take down the ISL powerhouse, BB&N. Prior to the season, BB&N was ranked 5th in Massachusetts high schools. With a misleading record of 1-2, BB&N was looking to pull their season back together. However, despite BB&N’s record, the Mustangs still considered themselves underdogs in the game. Milton looked to improve its record to 3-1 with a victory over the Knights. Gaining the first possession in the game, the Mustangs drove down the field little by little using explosive running back, Drew Jacobs (III) and shifty quarterback Anthony Scurto (III). On the BB&N 30 yard-line, Scurto ran for a nice pickup, but an illegal block on the Mustangs erased the run and pushed the line of scrimmage back 10 yards. The penalty stalled the drive as the Mustangs were unable to score on the opening drive. BB&N came out with an offense that featured two 275 pound lineman, both of whom have already committed to Division One schools. The Knights drove down the field and scored a quick touchdown. Following their
Hack Soccer Matthew Lebovitz, ‘12 Senior Editor Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, a group of twenty students takes to the quad in bare feet as a part of the Intramural Soccer Team, colloquially known as “Hack Soccer”. Each practice, the squad splits into two teams, scrimmaging until Coach Petherick yells, “Next goal wins!” Many players, including Katie Chow (I) and even Henry Green (I), have experienced this moment of game-winning goal glory. However, every player and spectator knows the true heart and soul of the team lies with Alex Peters (I). Committed and hard working, Peters consistently displays excellence on the pitch, providing a role model for other players. After watching another exquisite performance, Dylan Brennan (I) commented, “Every time I watch Alex touch the ball, my heart skips a beat.” The team hopes to have an amazing end to the season.
The football team walks out to a game
opponent’s score, the Mustangs could not seem to find a rhythm on offense. The wide receivers were unable to get separation from the cornerbacks and the line was unable to block well against their big boys. The final score of the game was 23-0 in the Knights favor. “Well, they were
obviously bigger and I think we weren’t quite prepared for them during the first half. But in the second half, we sucked it up and showed we were tough and could hang with them any day,” said Henry Hays (II). This past weekend, the Mustangs drove up to Rivers School, not only look-
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ing to bounce back from two consecutive losses, but to get revenge. Last year, the Mustangs played Rivers at Milton High under the lights. Rivers scored 70 points and still tried to run up the score late in the fourth quarter. This year, the game could not have started off any better. Rivers kicked off
to Drew Jacobs, who ran right down their throats, scoring on the opening kickoff. Rivers was devastated. Its first possession resulted in a three and out. However, on Milton’s first offensive play, Scurto threw an interception. Rejuvenated, Rivers stormed down the field and scored. After a little back and forth action, the Mustangs ran down the field with Jacobs and Scurto. From 25 yards out, Drew veered left and right, ultimately getting into the end zone, making the score 14-7. The Mustangs added a field goal to make the score 17-14 at halftime. The second half was an entirely different game. Coming out on defense, the Mustangs gave Rivers little to work with. Milton controlled the ball for the majority of the half. Drew Jacobs scored two more touchdowns and Ryan Rizzo (II) scored a touchdown as well. The defense held Rivers to zero points in the second half. The Mustangs have a challenging game against Belmont Hill this weekend. The MiltonBelmont Hill game always proves to be a good contest, and the team will need all the encouragement it can get. Come support the team this Saturday at Stokinger Field!
Athlete of the Week: Eric Nesto Meghan Kelleher Sports Writer The Measure’s athlete of the week is Eric Nesto. Eric is a senior on the boys varsity soccer team. He is a leader on and off the field who takes great pride in his team. Eric is a key component to the team’s success so far this season. As the Mustang’s center midfield player, Eric controls the pace of the game by distributing the ball from the defensive to the offensive end. He is “in the thick of all the action” (Nesto (I)), generating the intensity in both the defensive and the offensive halves of play. Playing the team’s core position, Eric is always an impact player for Milton. The seniors this year are leading a squad with many young players, but Eric is pleased that the boys “are gelling very well as a team.” He is satisfied with the leadership that he and his fellow seniors have been presenting to their younger teammates: “We have done a good job of showing what is expected day
in and day out in the games and practices,” Nesto says. Eric has great confidence in his team and their play thus far this season. He states with pride, “We have improved with every game that we have played.” The Mustangs have a stronger record than they have had in a long time. The exciting games have been close, back-and-forth matches. “We are trying to bring the excitement surrounding the boys’ soccer team back and I think we are doing a good job,” Nesto says, “but we have a lot left to do.” Eric has a positive outlook for the remaining season. He is excited that “the guys have been doing well with focus and fitness.” The Mustangs hope to “pull 6 points away from” the big games coming up this week. They will play Belmont Hill and St. George’s in the upcoming week. Eric encourages everyone to “get out and watch a game!” Eric Nesto smiles for a picture
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MA Field Hockey Josh Ellis ‘13 Sports Writer Strutting through the hallways, the girls of the Milton Academy Field Hockey (MAFH) team wear some crazy outfits. Whether it’s Sophie Janeway’s (I) trademark leopard print spandex or Co-Captain Erin Martin’s (I) classic tutu, MAFH lets its presence be known off the field. This spunk is ever-present on the field as well, helping the ladies mesh together as a unified team with one goal: winning. Field hockey remains a low-scoring game, making each goal count. When watching one of these games, a fan may find Brighid Noone (I) penetrating the opposing defense alongside her sister Maura Noone (III), Co-Captain Meghan Kelleher (I) stopping any and all offense, and Sarah Evans (I) putting her body on the line as she dives and splits to ensure no balls end up in the back of her net. The ladies of MAFH have
played in some exciting games. On October 15th, the girls hosted ISL rival BB&N. The Noone sisters, with help from Ale Gianino (II), were able to score all three goals for MA, with Brighid having two and Maura having the game winning goal with four seconds left. Another exciting win came on October 5th, with the ladies pulling out a stellar win against the Groton Zebras in overtime. Gianino, the elder Noone and Melissa Ambrus (I) sparked the offense for MAFH with Kelleher, Amy Chappel (I), and Catharine Parker (I) helping goaltender Margaret Draper (I) ensure a quality defense. Martin initiated the celebration for the ladies as she netted the game winner. On Wednesday the girls were victorious in a 3-0 match against St. Paul’s. Their next home games come on November 2nd and November 12th. Come out to the Voses Lane field and support the ladies! GO, MA!
Erin Martin (I) dives for a ball
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New England Girls’ Varsity Soccer Patriots’ Season Recap Sophia Tsanotelis ‘13 Sports Writer
Last Saturday, the Girl’s Varsity Soccer Team faced BB&N in a competitive match. The game had been well-anticipated by both teams since last year, when the Mustangs beat the Knights 2-1 in double-overtime in the quarter-finals of the New England Tournament. The start of the first half was slow as many of the team’s shots went wide of the net, and the Wolfpack struggled to finish its chances. The Mustangs retained consistency during the attack, connecting balls from the center mid-field players to the feet of the forwards, while serving many dangerous balls into the opponent’s box. Twenty-five minutes into the second half, Chandler Quintin(III) sent the ball into the top right corner of the net to advance Milton to a 1-0 lead. With a composed defensive line, Milton held on to the win. Coming off of a close win, the team’s energy was high against St.Mark’s. Milton easily adjusted to the fast-pace turf, which worked to its advantage through the heavy rain. The Mustangs were consistently first to the ball while keeping both formation and possession. Megan Kim (I) finished with three goals, and many of the girls were involved in the attacking play. Chandler added to the
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Girls varsity soccer practices with intensity
score board with a fancy chip over the opposing goalie’s head. Milton, ending the game 4-1, brought home another win, remaining undefeated in the ISL. This past Saturday, the team faced a solid Rivers team to test Milton’s unbeaten ISL record. Both squads played tenacious in the first half, with Rivers forcing the girls into a prevent defense and a lot of chasing. However, even though the opponents seemingly dominated play, the teams went into the half in a scoreless draw. The Wolf-
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pack came out in in the second half with much greater energy. With Jess Li (II) making tremendous saves and the offense working together brilliantly, the team anticipated a victory. With only twenty minutes left, the Rivers team capitalized from close range, taking a one goal lead. The team was unable to finish, unfortunately losing 1-0, but it beat St. Paul’s 6-0 on Wednesday.
Despite the loss to the Buffalo Bills during week three, the Patriots are still a very strong team and a championship contender. They are currently at the top of the AFC and they have the highest average pass yards per game in the NFL, gaining approximately 350 yards per game. They also have the 9th best rushing yards attack in the league, averaging 120 yards per game. The Patriots rarely struggle offensively. However, once again, the defense is a weak spot for the Patriots, and this year they have the worst pass defense in the league, letting up just over 320 pass yards per game. The Patriots defense also lets up an average of over 100 rushing yards per game. These statistics are troubling, but over the last few weeks, the young defense has shown clear signs of growth. Tom Brady has the most pass yards of anyone in the NFL as well as the second most passing touchdowns. Although he has thrown eight interceptions already, twice as many as he threw in all of last year, he is still
playing at an elite level. The past two weeks, the Patriots have faced the rival New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys, both of which were sloppy home games for the Pats. Turnovers and poor decisions kept a mediocre Jets team in the game during the entire contest; however, the Patriots battled the adversity and beat Rex Ryan and the Jets 30-21. The next week, the Cowboys came to town in a much-anticipated matchup. The Cowboys defense played a stellar game against the leagues top offense and held Tom Brady and the Patriots to just 13 points for most of the game. Thanks to Tom Brady, fans forgot all the fumbles, dropped passes, and interceptions when with 1:22 seconds left in the game, Brady threw a bullet to Aaron Hernandez into the back of the end zone to complete the comeback 20-16. With the Patriots in the bye week this past weekend, a fresh and rejuvenated team looks to continue winning ways with contests the next three weeks against the Steelers, Giants, and Jets.
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