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Best Things To Do in Wolfeboro for Weekend

Going into town is a great privilege that Brewster students have. Students can buy school supplies, get food, or just hang out with friends. Going into town is also a great way for families to bond and be entertained during Fall Family Weekend.

If you want to go shopping for clothes or gifts, there are many places in

town where you can do that. One place is Made on Earth. This store has lots of eclectic women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. The store also has a very welcoming atmosphere and smells like fall. Another place is Live Love Lake which sells lake and Winnipesaukeethemed clothing. Additionally, there is Black’s Paper Store that has everything from jewelry to toys to clothes, perfect

for finding a gift for someone or if you need some art or paper supplies. There is also an AMAZING arts and crafts store upstairs. Another great store is Makers Bazaar, which sells beautiful jewelry and home goods.

There are so many choices if you are in the mood for food. If you want Mexican food, you can go to El Centenario, or if you want a sandwich, you can go to Hucks Hoagies. Overall the restaurants in town are delicious as well as welcoming. Some other restaurants in town are Downtown Grille which has everything from waffles to burgers. Bailey’s Bubble has terrific ice cream. Boba Beach Bubble Tea sells boba tea. Wolfe’s Tavern that

has general American food. Marker 21 also has general American food and, in this reporter’s opinion, the best fries in town.

“My favorite restaurant in town is El Centernatio,” said Shannon O’Connor ‘23.

There is also a Walgreens in town that is great for every student’s general needs.

Students can get school supplies, food, and toiletries all in one place.

Hunter’s Shop and Save is right next to

Why Pumpkin Spice?

Brewster's Global Scholar Program

by Sylvie Skibicki

You may have heard of the new Global Scholars Program at Brewster, but what is happening within that title? There are 12 students, mostly juniors and seniors, participating in the pilot year of the program.

These students were invited by Global Scholars faculty directors Mr. Steven Davis and Dr. Marta Filip-Fouser with the pre-existing knowledge that each of the students was passionate about doing good work within their local and global communities. While students were selected this year, when the program comes to full fruition there will be an application process.

This year will serve as an effort to finalize what the program entails by gathering feedback from the students.

Last year, a committee of faculty was formed to look at advancing global education at Brewster. This group worked through the winter and spring trimesters, thinking about how they could develop global competencies in students.

“With the opening of Brewster Madrid in 2023, we quickly came to view this moment as an important, timely opportunity to design and build out programmatic infrastructure to help support global thinking and learning within our school community,” said Mr. Davis. “As Brewster continues to expand its influence and scale internationally, we remain deeply committed to living out our institutional mission across our campuses and empowering all of the

Al Zaharaa Al Zaabi '23, and Dr. Marta-Filip-Fouser discuss the exciting happenings within the Brewster Scholars Program over the Senior Seal.

by Noah Jacobs

Steven Jackson ’25 and Shannon O'Connor ’23 on their way into town on a beautiful fall afternoon.

Photo by Noah Jacobs ’25

IS BREWSTER DRESS CODE OUTDATED?

by Eliza Spindler

Much to the dismay of many students, the dress code has begun to be strictly enforced this year after relaxing during Covid. Ms. Kristy Kerin, Head of School, explained that the shift is part of the school’s return to normalcy now that the pandemic is less intense. While it still existed in previous years, maskwearing was the main focus, and the school was more lenient with clothing. Now that it’s back, though, it may be time to question the details of the dress code itself.

“I would look at it as preparation for life,” explained Ms. Kerin. “When you move into a professional environment, there are expectations for how you carry and present yourself, and part of that is just wearing appropriate dress to the setting you’re in. So part of what we’re doing here is we’re preparing diverse thinkers for lives of purpose”.

Ms. Kerin is completely correct in saying that having a dress code can be valuable, and clothing should reflect a respect towards your environment. It also prepares us for futures where we might be required to wear certain things.

“My hope is that it continues to reflect the world that we’re preparing students for,” she also said. The workplace is changing, however, and Brewster’s dress code has reflected that in past years as it’s evolved from blazers and ties to what it is today. The ideas behind the dress code are incredibly valuable ones, but some of the specific details and expectations in it seem limiting rather than helpful as the world continues to change.

Does our current dress code reflect the future that we’re being prepared for? Does it encourage the growth of diverse thinkers? A dress code can add to a school’s sense of community and to creating a healthy learning environment, but the specifics of the dress code that we have now may need to be rethought and updated. Are rules limiting students to clothing like sweaters, blouses, and collared shirts still necessary? Workplaces and the clothes worn in them are changing, and rules about the color of jeans seem gratuitous at this point.

Having some sort of dress code is understandable; clothes worn in school should be decent and appropriate. It would be disrespectful to wear pajamas or offensive slogans or excessively revealing clothing in a learning environment. Still, much of the Brewster dress code seems pointless and outdated… no blue jeans? No sweatshirts with hoods? No leggings or sweatpants? Nothing with writing whatsoever? How do these rules actually prepare us for the future?

Professionalism looks different now than it used to, and beyond that, we’re in high school! Some of the current rules simply limit students to clothing that they don’t necessarily feel comfortable in.

In the Brewster Community Handbook, it is stated that “Brewster Academy believes in maintaining an atmosphere where a sense of pride and developing self-discipline and personal strengths are reflected in the dress code. The academic dress code celebrates a respect for learning and is an important

expression of our mission.” Does pride lie in whether we wear a sweater or a sweatshirt with a hood? Does a person’s personal strength decrease when their shoulders show? How is Brewster’s mission reflected in whether you wear blue jeans or black ones? Respect for learning is not something that can be created by a strict dress code, but instead by creating an environment where kids are comfortable and excited to learn.

Our current dress code, even if it isn’t drastically altered, should be questioned. In the past few years, it’s changed completely! Brewster has adapted and should continue to adapt to best fit the world that we are living

Everything You Need to Know: Global Scholar Program

students in our care to become catalysts for ethical change in their local and global communities.”

“It is about bringing young people together and helping them realize their potential,” added Dr. Fouser.

The program is made up of three major components: academic classes, experiences on campus, and travel. It is expected that students within the program take at least three years of a world language as well as selected AP courses that explore different perspectives. In addition, Global Scholars are expected to take initiative within an area they are passionate about, which falls under the area of experience. Finally, local or global travel is incorporated into the program because intercultural exchange is a key value within the program.

“By participating in all of the said components students develop and realize their impact. At the end of the day, it is really about what kind of

impact they can have on making this place (the Earth) a better place for all of us,” said Dr. Fouser.

Dr. Fouser hopes that students can learn more about themselves and their passions and use those alongside research to bring about change within their communities.

The Brewster Global Scholars Program was developed to provide a space where students could take an active role in their own learning and shape the kind of impact they wish to have on the world they will inherit. Mr. Davis believes that as we come out of COVID and things continue to open up, we will see more opportunities for students to get involved.

For the individuals participating in the program, their goals have a collective intent to create positive change. Kellye Nguyen ‘23 for example hopes that she is given the opportunity to discuss the world’s issues that are both indirectly or directly impacting our lives. In part, due to her geographical

background, she is particularly passionate about addressing education inequity, especially within people’s early childhood, and destigmatizing mental health within younger age groups. While these passions are unique to Kellye, all of the students participating in the program bring different perspectives and interests to the table. For example, Gabby Harper ‘24 is interested in addressing the displacement of refugees and the exploitation of children.

The mission of the program is intentionally aligned with our school’s institutional mission to “Prepare diverse thinkers for lives of purpose”, and is centered on empowering students to see the impact they can have on the world. As students, we all hold much more power than we realize and we can truly do good work within our local and global communities. The Brewster Global Scholars Program is providing students with the tools they need to take their passions and actions a step further.

in and the one that we will be met with after high school. We should continue to question what creating diverse thinkers look like, as well as what a healthy learning environment is. Policies should be looked at with curiosity and openness as well as a regard for the current state of our school and the world. As times have changed, Brewster has, too, and should continue to do so.

Editor in Chief: Elisha-Grace King ’23 Managing Editor: Zoe Hausler ’24 News Editor: Charlotte George ’24 Features Editor: Liam Fahey ’23

Nameplate art: Shemar Joseph ’19 Staff members: Al Zaharaa Al Zaabi ’23 Brock Dietz ’25 Ana FitzGerald ’24 Gabby Harper ’24 Noah Jacobs ’25 John Northrop ’24 Hannah Parella ’23 Eliza Spindler ’25 Sylvie Skibicki ’23

Faculty Advisor: Jennifer Metcalfe Dumont

From the Editors: The Browser is a student publication, written, edited and proofread by the students under the direction of the faculty advisor. The authors and editors take full responsibility for any errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar that may occur.

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Hill Stoever ’25 and Ava Cole ’25 in dress code in Mr. Moore's Geometry class.

Faculty Feature: Mr. James Reilly

by Zoe Hausler ’24

This issue's new faculty feature is none other than Mr. Reilly, the new Assistant Head of School for Student Life. This position encompasses athletics, residential life, and pretty much everything outside of academics. Although his time at Brewster only began a few short weeks ago, he has established himself as a proud Bobcat and can be seen throughout all of Brewster’s campus, whether it be at any of the games, in Esta, or in his office (on the left side of the entrance of the AC).

Mr. Reilly is no stranger to all that New Hampshire has to offer, given that he grew up in Nashua, NH, gaining an undergraduate and master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. Mr. Reilly lives in Wolfeboro with his wife, who is a math teacher at Kingswood Regional High School, and their three daughters.

Before Brewster, Mr. Reilly spent a decade with the Governor Wentworth School District, eventually stepping up as the principal for Kingswood Regional Middle School. Prior to that,

he served as the principal of Crescent Lake Elementary School as well as the Special Education Coordinator. Many of Brewster’s current day students have been with him since they were learning their ABC’s. A current Brewster student, Cailean Corbally, who is from Wolfeboro and has been with Mr. Reilly since elementary school exclaimed, “He has always been an energetic person, and I am so excited he has brought his spirit to Brewster.”

As for coming to Brewster, Mr. Reilly noted that he is not afraid of change and is excited to be on Ms. Kerin’s team while being able to work with students and student-athletes that have pride in where they are. He added that he was delighted to see a noticeable sense of kindness on campus, and that the students really do seem to want to be here.

Mr. Reilly announced that he decided to make the transition to Brewster as it was great timing for change and something different to learn. When asked about what he is looking forward to this school year,

The History of Avery House

by Brock Dietz ’25

Avery – It’s a name you’ll see plastered all across Wolfeboro. From Avery Street, to that big yellow building downtown– the name seems to dot the town wherever it pleases. But why? Avery is a name that is interlinked with the history of the town of Wolfeboro, as well as the history of Brewster Academy, and that can be seen most clearly in one of the oldest parts of campus. Heading downtown, just past the church, lies the original residence of Samuel Avery, now known as: The Avery House.

Samuel Avery, born in 1785, was a foundational person to the creation of Brewster (then Wolfeborough and Tuftonborough) Academy. His life began in the town of Stratham, and he continued to live there for some time after graduating from Phillips Exeter Academy. In 1814, he married a woman called Mary Clark, and resided in Wolfeboro, buying a single story house, a barn, a carpenter shop, and a store, for around $500.

On May 4, 1820, Avery and some other local businessmen met at a local tavern to discuss the founding of an Academy to service the surrounding towns, and a month later, our academy was incorporated. From the very start, Wolfeborough and Tuftonborough Academy offered “dormitories”, or really, two houses, where students were able to live alongside faculty-Avery’s residence was one of these houses. For both boarding and meals, the price was just $1.25 per week.

While Avery was an important

figure to the school, he wasn’t an educator. He was a trustee, mostly providing financial support, along with housing students. He was on the board for four years, and continued to work as a clerk in town for five years after, before retiring. Housing continued until 1851, in which he sold his property, and he later passed away on October 5th, 1858. He was a man of poor health for the majority of his life, and, by personal preference, resided in privacy for most of his later life. He was sick for a long while before passing, yet he bore the pain without complaint. Avery continued to financially support the school until his death, along with playing an active role in the development of Wolfeboro as a town.

The ownership of the Avery House

he responded, “The genuine student voice that is coming to fruition for things.” He added that he is hopeful to positively impact sportsmanship and climate culture at Brewster. Mr. Reilly will definitely contribute to a great environment and has kicked off this year with a great start!

finally returned to Brewster in 1994, and it has been used as a dormitory ever since. It’s the smallest dorm on campus. It can house only six students in three rooms through a triple, a double, and a single. Despite its size, it has two bathrooms- the double has its own. As soon as you enter, doors flank you on both sides, leading to the residence of Mrs. Found, and a staircase towers in front of you . The door has a nameplate drilled into the frame, reinforcing the name, “Avery House”.

As you start walking up the stairs, you’ll be quick to notice how the building has a scent; it smells like home, and it smells like history. The place has a very “homey” vibe, really.. It feels very lived-in despite how few people lay within it. The common room can barely fit the five people living within this year. Avery in general is quite a quaint and studious place- due in no small part to its “almost off-campus” status. The dorm tends to avoid the “hustle and bustle” and is typically pretty quiet. The house feels very cozy in general and the Dorm Parent, Mr. Steven Davis, made a great effort to decorate the dorm and turn it into a very comfortable space.

This year, Brewster is joining many other schools in creating a coed dormitory in Avery House that is open to all genders. Despite still being classified as an upper school dormitory, it is truly open to students of any year. It’s the first time in the entire history of Brewster that a co-ed dorm has existed.

The co-ed dormitory might change locations next year- It being located in Avery House is nothing permanent. Avery is just quite small

10 Fun Facts about Mr. Reilly

What is a secret interest or hobby of yours?

Refereeing men’s lacrosse games.

Favorite year of high school?

My junior year because I started to realize that that year, things start to connect, and understanding the benefit of challenging yourself academically and how it opens doors.

What are you most proud of? My family and three healthy girls.

What is your go-to midnight snack? I would say ice cream or triscuits and cheese.

Crunchy peanut butter or smooth peanut butter? Smooth peanut butter.

Favorite activity to do with the family?

One of my favorite things to do with my family is to go out on lake Winni in the summers.

What did you want to be when you were younger?

I would say when I was like 8 I wanted to be a dog washer.

Biggest pet peeve?

Chewing with your mouth open, or people going into another person’s designated parking spot.

Favorite place in town or campus? Rogers on campus, and Baileys in town.

Least favorite meal? Breakfast.

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Mr. James Reilly and his wife Mrs. Kaitlin Reilly, a math teacher at Kingswood Regional High School.

Samuel Avery, the man who built Avery House.

Fall Sports Re-Cap

by Elisha Grace-King ’24

It’s been an action-packed first term of BA Athletics! Here are the run-downs of some of the teams competing in the fall and the highlights of their seasons.

Girls Varsity Soccer

Captains: Abby Jarvi, Molly Quinn, Zoe Tamborello Record: 8-1

Biggest upcoming match: Lots of important matches remaining, but the most pivotal may be the away game at St. Paul’s School.

Additional comments: After a seasonopening loss to an excellent Pingree team, Brewster has put together a good run, often playing excellent team soccer, but as teams get more defensive and the weather gets colder, Brewster will have to figure out ways to keep scoring.

- Submitted by: Coach Matt Butcher

Girls JV Soccer

Captains: We rotate leaders rather than name captains. Our seniors this year are Kate Armstrong, Nora McCabe, and Ellie Whitman Record: 4-1-2

What’s your favorite field to play on?: We play all over campus! We practice on Palazzo or Brown, and have had games on Palazzo, Fry, Clark & Brown! From the coach’s perspective, I enjoy it when we play on the turf most - it picks up the speed of play!

Additional comments: Very lucky to have such an invested, hardworking, and fun group this year! We have a team motto we work towards with each prac tice and game - get better, have fun, and try your best!

- Submitted by: Coach Cailey Mastrangelo

Crew

Captains: Kayla Holz, Liam Carey, and Archer McClain

Record Highlights: Novice girls 4+ medaled at their last two regattas; on average, both 1V4+s have finished in the top 1/3 of the competition; novice boys 4+ medaled at our most recent regatta; girls’ 1V4+ medaled at our most recent regatta

Who’s on aux?: John Linko

Additional comments: This year marks the first competitive varsity girls’ rowing season at Brewster! Right now, we have our sights set on strong performances at the Head of the Charles in Boston this weekend. Both varsity 4+s will be com peting on Sunday morning of Oct 23! Be sure to tune in to the HOCR livestream to cheer for BA! https://hocr.org/theregatta/livestreams/

Our final regatta will take place in Sara toga at the iconic Head of the Fish.

- Submitted by Coach Katy Varga-Wells

Cross Country

Captains: None specific. Everyone steps up the responsibilities for themselves and each other.

Most memorable race so far?: All of our runners have been improving almost every race, so there’s never been a dull moment.

Additional comments: Loki (Mr. Mar tha’s dog) can still run faster than every one on the team, including Mr. Martha.

-Submitted by: Coach Patrick Martha

Avery House

and doesn’t necessarily have the ability to accommodate for an ever-increasing number of students in the coming years. A co-ed dorm might not seem much different from a gendered one, but a growing number of students feel more and more uncomfortable being in a gendered dormitory.

Students who don’t align with the traditional standards of their gender often feel uncomfortable existing in a gendered space. A more arts focused student might feel more comfortable being in a dorm with other artsy students rather than a dorm with students who are more sporty. Not being able to or not feeling comfortable confiding in your interests with others in your dorm can make you feel like an outcast. A co-ed dorm can help alleviate those feelings, and being in one this year has helped those who live within.

Co-ed dorms, as they don’t align by the gender binary, also create a place for nonbinary and other LGBTQ+ students where they feel they don’t have to conform- a co-ed dorm allows students to express themselves more freely

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Brewster's cross-country athletes (from left to right) Kellye Nguyen ’23, Lizzy Hall ’25, Hannah Yang ’23, and Lindsey Hinrichs ’23 spring forward in their race against Lakes Region teams.

Photo by Joey Schmidt ’25

Photo by Ms. Kara McDuffee

Photo by Ms. Kara McDuffee

Coach Matt Butcher brings the girls' varsity soccer team together after a successful first half on Brown Field.

Lily Belisle ’25, Jenny Baldwin ’25, Reagan Klein ’23, and Kayla Holz ’23 practice their strokes alongside Winnipesaukee's fall colors.

Addy Northrop ’25 takes the ball past opposing defense as teammate Sasha Jacobsen ’24 follows to net and fans look on.

Photo by Ms. Maria Found

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Photo Essay: Sports & Co-Curriculars that Brewster Offers

by Ana FitzGerald

Brewster Academy is a boarding school located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Brewster offers the community many co-curricular activities and sports as part of afternoon programs . Every student can find something that suits their interests.

For example, students can enroll in soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, spinning all year round, strength and conditioning, E-sports, digi tal photography, robotics, crew, etc. Co-curricular activities as well as sports meet six times a week, and students can choose to split between two activities during the week when they are not enrolled in a competitive sport.

For instance, someone could do spinning three times a week and strength and conditioning the other three times a week. With the wide variety of sports and activities that Brewster Academy offers, here are some photos from throughout the past few weeks.

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Brewster Academy Boys Varsity Soccer compete against Lawrence Academy on Brown Field on Sep tember 17, 2022.

The Robotics Team poses for a group photo in the old bank on Main Street where they meet in the afternoon. From left to right: Advisor Mr. Wes Matchett, Owen Findley ’23, Evelyn Hafner ’26, Mat thew Kerin ’26, Jerry Zhu ’24, and Math teacher and Advisor Mr. Tom Hill.

Evelyn Hafner ’26 working with Legos and other materials during Robotics.

Maggie Doyle ’24, Poshu Ng ’23 learn sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee during the afternoon.

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Urban Legends Haunt Many Cultures

by Alzaharaa Alzaabi ’23

Two times, Three times, Bloody Mary. She then comes and uses her long, vengeful, and merciless claws to scratch out your eyes. This urban legend has long been circulated and shared by teens during sleepovers, around campfires, and in other settings. Other stories that are very common, popular, and well-known among people include Slenderman, Chupacabra, and the myth that Friday the 13th is bad luck. So what are urban legends really? And why do people like them so much?

Author of “My Life as a Doll’’ and award winning memoirist Elizabeth Kirschner defines an urban legend as — “a story that is commonly thought to be real, sounds credible enough to be believed, and is mostly based on rumors.” People in their nature are known to enjoy gossiping and talking critically about others.

Due to the sentiments of obscurity and mystery they evoke, this may be one of the reasons why people like trading urban legends. But why would anyone enjoy a story that will make them afraid and keep them up at night?

The simple answer is that it’s fun to scare each other for pure entertainment. However, there is a concealed subconscious reason that we, as people, do not recognize. Beth Daley, Editor and General Manager of “The Conversation”, claims that urban legends help us psychologically make sense of the world and deal with threats in a secure setting. To add, myths serve as evidence and support preexisting beliefs. This is significant because they support the worldview of the individual and, in doing so, legitimize their worries as valid and real.

Urban legends have existed for a long time and in so many different cultures dating back to before the 20th century. Some stories you might hear from various countries will scare much more than the famous legends that are also known as “campfire stories” .

In Russia they have the scariest stories to exist. Zita Whalley, a journalist for Culture Trip, states a few examples of the most frightening and terrifying stories. According to her, the most frightening would probably be Anatoly Moskvin – The corpse collector. This story talks about an enigmatic figure who is said to prowl Russia looking to kidnap individuals. After killing them, he displays their mummified bodies.

When Anna Jo’25, a Korean student at Brewster Academy, was asked about the scariest urban legend that she has been told as a child growing up in her culture she said, “The story about a woman with the red mask.” Jo said that the story was highly influenced by Japanese culture and that it traveled to South Korea. As a kid, Anna Jo was

told that she would be approached by a woman wearing a red mask and get asked, “Do you think I’m pretty?”

She will then unveil her mouth, which is cruelly slit from ear to ear. If you continue by responding “yes”, she will proceed to threaten by saying, “I’ll make you as pretty as me!” as she rips the corners of your mouth wide.

Hannah Yang ‘23, a Chinese American student states that the Lunar new year is also called “Nyan” which directly translates to monster in English.

Yang states that the Chinese populace has been conjuring up terrifying tales about the creature known as Nyan.

To ward off the monster, the Chinese celebrate the New Year by making as much noise as possible, lighting fireworks, and preparing food with strong aromas and scents.

For many years, the jinn Um Duwais has been the subject of a traveling legend in Oman and other Gulf Cooperation Council nations. A famous story roams around that depicts a thing that resembles a stunning woman. She especially preys on males, roams the streets and homes at night, and entices men into loving her. Once she has them in her grasp and has hooked them, she changes into a sickeningly terrible beast that devours the males she has charmed.

Different cultures have different urban legends and horror tales. It’s fascinating that almost every culture has an urban legend about someone or something who deliberately tries to frighten their populace. Usually,

the origin of these legends can be traced back to some twisted moral or psychological theory.

Where Brewster is located, in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire there is the famous legend of Lake Winnipesaukee, according to an online article by Hillary Gunn for a website called Best Things New Hampshire. The lake was a place where a beautiful and desired girl named Mineola from a Native American tribe, daughter of the chief Wonaton, fell in love with a chief from the tribe residing on the south shore named Adiwando.

When Mineola’s father found out, he attacked Adiwando in a very vicious manner. Mineola put herself in the way of her father and her love, pleading with him to save Adiwando and end their marriage. The wedding was hosted in the middle of the lake and the entire community came together for the wedding.

Stormy weather threatened the tribespeople who had assembled in their kayaks to attend the wedding on the day of the ceremony. Bright sunlight suddenly broke through the dense cloud cover and encircled the canoe transporting Adiwando and Mineola’s canoe. Chief Wonaton interpreted it as a divine sign and named it Lake Winnipesaukee, which translates to “Smile of the Great Spirit.” Next time you go down to the lake for crew practice or sailing practice, or to enjoy the sunset, remember this story and the spirits of tribespeople.

Avery House

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without the expectations of their assigned gender. Accommodating for these students can also help limit the amount of hate towards these groups of people within dorms- the judgment is less present.

The Avery building itself is fairly unassuming and somewhat easy to miss. Avery feels a bit isolated from the rest of the campus, sometimes, but it’s not a long walk to get to the Ac, only about five minutes. Its location has its pros and cons: runs to the grocery store are incredibly easy; and the same goes for when one intends to go to Esta or the Ac. It’s somewhat difficult to get to the other side of campus, though, and walking to Toad Hall or Brewster Beach might take some time.

Avery is absolutely one of the most unique dorms on campus- its status this year as a co-ed dorm for all genders and years already marks it far different from anything else. The walls of the building hold tales unlike any other dorm, and the storied legacy of Samuel Avery himself continues to influence Wolfeboro today.

To Do in Town

Walgreens. Hunter’s is your average grocery store with a large assortment of food.

If you just want a fun activity to do with the family, you can go to the Wright Museum of WWII at 77 Center Street. It is almost impossible to miss due to the WWII-era tank coming out the front of it. Or you could ride on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Mout Washington steamship, which is a three-hour tour of the lake and its surrounding towns.

If you are looking for something to do with little kids, you could also spend some time at the Foss field playground or at the park by the docks. You could take a ride around town on Molly the Trolley. Last but not least, you can walk or bike on the beautiful Bridge Falls path which goes for miles following the old railroad tracks. You can take it all the way out to Albee Beach, one of Wolfeboro’s public beaches, and past that, all the way out to Wakefield.

“The Wright Museum is the coolest place to go in town,” Steven Jackson ‘25

Overall there are so many different things to do in town for all ages and it’s an amazing resource Brewster students and families have. Next time you’re in town make sure you check out some of these places.

Artwork by Sylvie Skibicki

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What's With the Craze for Pumpkin Spice?

by Gabby Harper ’24

Why are people so obsessed with pumpkin spice? For some people,? The pumpkin spice latte is, without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable drinks on the Starbucks seasonal menu. In 2021, the website Ad Age estimated that Starbucks has since sold around 500 million pumpkin spice lattes after its introduction in the early 2000s.

Pumpkin spice is a mix of nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, as well as clove, and allspice, a taste combination that is most often associated with pumpkin pie, an American dessert treat usually enjoyed for the Thanksgiving holiday. When these flavors are combined with sugar, a latte, or a muffin, our brain is trained to remember the taste. In that way, psychologists say that pumpkin spice is more scientifically addictive. According to perception researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the powerful scent exuded by pumpkin spice leads to a spike in familial and comforting memories, again most likely due to its connection with the holiday Thanksgiving. This leads to a nationwide and an increased need to reconnect with the upcoming fall and

winter seasons.

“Pumpkin spice reminds me of the fall season,” said Hannah Parella ’23.

A report by the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI) further proved that pumpkin spice is a flavor well-loved. They noted that “scarcity created demand.” Since pumpkin spice is challenging to attain most of the year, it creates more of an attraction to the product.

“Because it’s something that you don’t get all year, and people are like woah, I need to consume it,” added Parella ’23.

Brewster has recently gotten on board with the pumpkin spice trend. In both the Esta and the Rogers, there is pumpkin-flavored coffee. Not only this, but Brewster has made many yummy pumpkin desserts at dinner. It is not found that there is a significant correlation between pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice besides flavor. However, the same level and feeling of nostalgia are tied to the two.

(left) A "mood board" depicting the feeling that pumpkin spoice gives.

Artwork by Gabby Harper ’24

Non-Binary Person Playing Joan of Arc at Globe Theater Opens Discussion

by Liam Fahey ’24

For quite some time, many people believe the theater industry to be heavily inclusive of queer folks. But as we are seeing now, characters and stories almost never center around a non-binary or transgender identity.. This can be difficult for many nonbinary and transgender people as they are under-represented and usually forced to fill the role of another gender just to make a living wage.

This is further exacerbated when award season comes around, and these people are placed into categories such as “Best Male Actor” and “Best Female Actress,” when that isn’t necessarily what they’re identifying with.

Recently the Shakespeare Globe Theater in London premiered the new play I, Joan, a reimagined story of the character Joan of Arc. The story of Joan of Arc is simple, a young woman who went into battle, but in order to do so, had to dress and present as a man. However, in this new production of I, Joan, they frame Joan to be a crossdresser, leading her to be burned at the stake.

I, Joan reinvents the character Joan of Arc as a non-binary person. In an important step for non-binary and transgender actors along comes conflict. Many people are stirred up by the play, for example, Sophie Walker, a former

leader of Britain’s Women’s Equality Party claims that it’s “an insult”.

Alternatively, Daniel Hobbins, a historian at the University of Notre Dame, explains how the character of Joan of Arc has been changed throughout history. Whether she portrays a witch or has fallen in love with a man, Hobbins states, “she has been reimagined forever to suit contemporary needs.”

So, why not now? As our society progresses there is a need for representation. Just as there was a need to make Joan a witch or make her fall in love, there is a need for the character to be reimagined today.

I, Joan has proved itself to be an important landmark for non-binary and transgender people and is perhaps as crucial as Angels in America was to gay men living in the AIDS crisis during the 1980s and 1990s. Leading a revolution of representation, I, Joan is the first major London production to feature a trans person center stage.

Guinevere Hilton, a faculty member of the Arts Department, was asked how we can bring this inclusive casting into the Brewster community.

“One thing that I really want to explore is doing shows that aren’t just traditional, cis-normative stories which is one of the reasons I chose Rent this year,” said Ms. Hilton. “Whose stories are we telling? I’m always asking myself

that. Within musical theater, it’s really difficult to find a lot of ‘non-traditional’ stories.”

The musical that the drama department will perform this year, Rent, explores the lives of queer people living in New York City during the AIDS epidemic. It is a story that depicts multiple queer relationships and leaves plenty of room for anyone to play anyone. The casting is fluid and “nontraditional.”

“I love exploring these things in a non-binary way, not just having “non-

traditional” casting. It’s much more interesting when you explore somebody differently then looking at the part traditionally. You add another layer.” said Ms. Hilton.

This is reflected in the story of I, Joan, which adds an extra layer of meaning with a character that is non-binary to a story that already has underlying themes of examining traditional gender roles. It gives the story more emotional depth and makes it more timely for the world we are living in today.

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The cast of I, Joan act out a scene from the production. Joan stands in the middle of the circle with their finger pointing skyward. Photo from The Guardian

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Halloween Movies to Watch this Spooky Season

by Hannah Parella ’23

Just as the leaves begin to change, the pumpkins and masks come out. The nights become colder, and the shadows become darker. Suddenly the creaking of a doorframe becomes a crawling ghoul, and the shadow of your desk chair morphs into an indescribable terror. Halloween, a cultural phenomenon, finds its space in society in grocery stores, restaurants, social media, and cinemas.

Horror movies have found a special place in this spooky scary culture. The gore enthralls us, the plot captivates us, and the fear keeps us longing for more. So whether you’re into classic 80’s slasher films or you’re more interested in the distinctive psychological horror plots of Jordan Peele, or even a comedic horror spoof like A Scary Movie, there is something out there for you. If you want to find something new, let’s start with some horror movies that will leave you paranoid and looking over your shoulder for the next week.

The found tape movie, Hellhouse occurs five years after 15 people were killed mysteriously inside a haunted house. While authorities and locals claim that a significant malfunction within the house caused the incident, a documentary crew is eager to discover the truth about that October night. The movie shows multiple points of view of the night of the gruesome ‘incident’ and the current documentary crew attempting to put the puzzle together, and eventually, the two collide. The plot is gripping, and the film style puts you in the shoes of the characters. Though it doesn’t include much gore or jump scares, the fear factor is satisfactory.

Number two on the list is As Above So Below, which resides in our psychological horror category. The story introduces the main character Scarlett, an archeologist whose career is focused on finding the historical treasure of Nicolas Flamel’s Philosophers stone. Scarlett discovers the stone may lie in the catacombs of Paris. They descend into the catacombs, where a seemingly innocent archeological quest becomes the catacomb explorers’ personal hell. The characters are perfectly developed to fit the storyline, and the story balances between being frightening and having a genuinely good plot.

The next movie does not reside on the bone-chilling, heart-pumping fear scale but the more fun comedic, horror spoof scale. Shaun of the Dead is considered an all-time favorite, comparable to the satirical dark comedy, Zombieland. The story starts with Shaun, a deadbeat 30-year-old who lives in a flat with his best friend Ed in London.

Though Shaun seems to enjoy his life, his girlfriend, Liz, is desperate for her boyfriend to grow up. But the two are

caught off guard when the zombie apocalypse hits London. They must sort through their differences and focus on their primary goal, survival. This movie will not fail to make you laugh. It is a thoroughly entertaining watch and is perfect for enjoying with friends for a Halloween movie night.

The last two movies are currently in theaters, but have the potential to be fantastic films. Number one is Barbarian. This story is based in Detroit, Michigan. Because of the lack of housing opportunities, the main character, Tess, is forced to rent an Airbnb, but is shocked to realize upon her arrival that the house was double booked by a man named Keith. The two agree to share the house, but Tess finds herself discomforted by the strange man and his odd habits.

Tess attempts to settle into her new living situation. Still, everything takes a peculiar turn when Tess discovers abnormal activity occurring in the basement, and something hints that it has been going on for generations.

This film seems intriguing, and based on the trailer, the major conflict is not too evident to fall into the category of a classic predictable horror movie.

Reviews highlight the plot twist of the movie that may rub you the wrong way.

The last film is Smile , a movie that sticks out because of its uncanny advertising techniques which include various ‘smile’ sightings at MLB games.

Individuals are seen standing in crowds, staring directly at cameras, with an eerie grin stretching across their faces.

The majority have neon shirts with the word "Smile" printed on them. The method seemed to work as the movie is having impressive success at the box office. The film starts with a

Hall Talk

I would consider myself somewhat of a t.grizzly super fan. O.B.

Your name is poppin’ off. LC It’s all downhill once you start dropping your pickles. KY

If you were in New York, your phone would be gone by now. LC

You guys are going to force me to start taking drugs again. PO

First you need to learn magic, then Expecto Patronum it. LC

Your past choices are so important but don’t let your choices define you. AS I’m on birth control. Well, I’m on antidepressants. AS

You guys are art kittens soon to be art cats! – LF

The trick when you age, is… get yourself into pickle ball at 60. AS ‘Cause I’m a drama queen! LC

psychiatrist experiencing a traumatic event, including one of her patients’ brutal deaths. The movie follows her attempting to make sense of her experience while the Doctor begins seeing abnormal occurrences that she cannot explain. This movie really caught the eye of the public, and according to reviews, seems to live up to its standard. Reviews comment on the incredible visual effects, which only add to the remarkable portrayals of fear and trauma within the film. Based on the critics putting Smile on your movie list would be a quality decision.

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Smile Sightings at various MLB games. Photo compilation made by Twitter user @PopBase.

Artwork by Sylvie Skibicki