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October 29, 2021
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p. 9 Mayoral Election
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Hispanic Heritage, Homecoming, Halloween and More:
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ICGL Study Tours Return to Pace
Illustration: Gabby Haviv
Seaside will always be an option for school breaks, but camping in the wilderness of Boundary Waters Minnesota with Ben Ewing won’t be. Isdell Center for Global Leadership (ICGL) trips are back this school year! Trips will be domestic in regards to the ongoing pandemic. Departing March 4, the spring break trips will host 12-14 students and will last approximately eight days. US Science teacher Dr. Kaylan Hazlip and Director of College Counseling Jonathan Ferrell will lead a hotel-based Pacific Northwest trip with a focus on cultural exchange, coastal ecology and conservation. Passing through Washington and Seattle, the group will engage with Indigenous communities on reservations and even get the opportunity to whale watch. A trip exploring the history of justice in the United States founding will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Associate Director ICGL, US History teacher Ted Ward and Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, US Transitions Advisor Joanne Brown. ICGL Director Trish Anderson notes that “there is no closer place you can be to the history of American equity than in the city of brotherly love.” The group will also take a deep dive into the effect mass incarceration has on the United
The 2022 Study Tours will span across the continental United States. States. From Alabama to Washington D.C., Administrative Assistant to Head of US, US Transitions Advisor, US Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Nikki McCrary and Administrative Assistant for College Counseling Shakila Williams will guide students in an immersive tour of Black history and culture through music, food, religion and traditions. “Students will learn how activists have used their voices to bring change,” said Mrs. McCrary. US World Language teacher Laura AgrontHobbs and Director of Maintenance Wes Fortier will lead a group of students to the Califor-
nia national parks, stopping in Joshua Tree, Death Valley and Yosemite Park. The final spring break trip will require students to wear more layered clothing! US Computer Science teacher Charlie Bryant will be camping alongside six kids and two professional guides in the snowy terrain of Boundary Waters Minnesota, learning leadership and team-building skills. Students will be provided with all outdoor equipment needed for the camping trips. A second Boundary Waters tour in the summer will be led by Dean Class of 2022 and US Science teacher Mr. Ewing for those who were unable
to get spots on the spring break trip. This camping excursion will have the same learning lens as the spring break trip, but the snowy activities will be replaced with summer ones, such as kayaking. Lasting 8-12 days, the summer trips will depart shortly after the last final exam. Apart from the Boundary Waters tour, these five trips will include Arizona (led by Mr. Ward and MS/US Library Assistant, US Transitions Coordinator Tiger Brown), Utah (led by Señora Agront-Hobbs and Associate Director of College Counseling, US Transitions Advisor Ben Wescott), the Outer Banks (led by Mr. Bryant and Associate
Director of College Counseling, US Transitions Advisor Pam Ambler) and New York City (led by US English teacher Robert Kaufman and Head of Upper School, US History teacher Michael Gannon). The Arizona study tour will center around the history of the American West, environmental sustainability and the impact of tourism on the environment. While students will sleep in hotels, this trip will have a large outdoor presence by exploring the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders. The Outer Banks camping trip will expose students to the destruction of natural ecosystems while teaching them about leadership and self-discovery. National Parks will house the Utah camping trip, teaching students about geology and ancestral history. Students will be able to answer questions about who the national parks are for, the difference between public lands and national parks and the impact of tourism in such a region. Lastly, the New York City trip will explore and compare Judaism, Islam and Christianity by meeting with religious leaders, visiting places of worship and having conversations with university professors. “If you can’t go to Jerusalem, go to New York,” said Ms. Anderson. This complex city is a perfect place to see the three major religions coexisting in day-to-day life. “I am looking forward to travel with the friends I have come to know and love over these past four years,” said senior Emma Killian.
Affinity Groups and Alliances Offered at Pace
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Affinity groups and alliances were both created to support minority students at Pace. What is the difference between an alliance and an affinity group? Well, alliances such as the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Hispanic Student Alliance (HSA), Asian Student Alliance (ASA) and Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) are student-led. Affinity spaces, however, are adult-facilitated. Affinity groups offered at Pace are the Black, African American, African Diaspora Affinity Group (BAAAD), Not Your Model Asian Affinity Group (NYMAG), HispanicLatinx Affinity Group, LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, Jewish Affinity Group and new this year, a Multi-Racial Affinity Group. While anyone can join an alliance to stand in solidarity with their peers, to be a part of an affinity group, one must share that identity. Alliances are student-led clubs working to bring awareness to issues that a certain group faces, or even just to educate others on culture, religion or background. Senior Pranavh
Class of ‘22 participates in their Annual Shabbat Dinner. Pradeep is launching the brandnew Asian Student Alliance with classmates Samuel Alkire and Kargil Behl. The group will strive to “educate one another about different Asian cultures across numerous regions,” Pradeep said. According to Senior Allison Silverboard, co-leader of the Gender Sexuality Alliance, the group hopes to “extend [their] influence from just the upper school to the entire Pace community and the Atlanta area.”
The GSA will hold its second annual Pride Week from Oct. 2529, which will include educational presentations and activities. Additionally, the alliance works with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office to add resources about gender and sexuality on the Pace Academy website. Affinity groups, however, are not education-focused. “There’s no reason for me to try to tell you about your own identity,” Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Joanne Brown explained.
“In these groups, you get to be affirmed. You don’t have to explain to anyone why you’re feeling how you’re feeling. Challenges that people who share an identity face are often similar, so in a safe space they are able to talk about their own challenges with a group that may share the same experience.” Students looking for a place to discuss difficulties that they face, whether at Pace or elsewhere, can reach out to Ms. Brown about joining an affinity group.
Ms. Shakila Williams, coleader of the Black, African American, African Diaspora Affinity Group, says that “the goal every year is to create a safe space and support students’ needs.” This year, Ms. Williams is also excited to explore classic Black and African films as a group. “We can think about everything happening in our country and how these films speak to those things. The kids can take away from these films and connect them to their own experiences,” Williams explained. This year in the Jewish Affinity Group, Mr. Robert Kaufman hopes to “not only educate ourselves about our rich identity, culture and faith, but also to champion the positive aspects of it and celebrate what makes us diverse.” Last year, the Jewish Affinity group hosted successful Shabbat dinners outside of school across grades 9-12. This year, Kaufman hopes to build on this success by celebrating other holidays such as Passover or Purim together as a Pace community. For Pace students who want to educate themselves on different cultures, find a safe space or even just support fellow classmates, affinity groups and alliances are available.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlights Cultural Contributions
Instructor Calo Gitano teaches the history of flamenco to the Lower School. change is occurring. Progress in legislation is necessary to ensure the continued support of Hispanic and Latinx residents in America, despite their immigration status. In the past year, the Biden administration has restarted a program that reunites children from several Central American countries with their parents who are in the United States. The administration also passed a bill that “modernizes
our immigration system, and prioritizes keeping families together, growing our economy, responsibly managing the border with smart investments, addressing the root causes of migration from Central America, and ensuring that the United States remains a refuge for those fleeing persecution.” Changes in rulings are slowly patching up the crisis at our southern border which has been occurring for
several years. This month should be a celebration and a reminder of just how far we have come as a nation, and what work we have yet to accomplish. Through the continued efforts of activists and legislators, Hispanic and Latinx communities are thriving and overcoming obstacles, crossing barriers to advance our society. These 30 days are just the beginning.
October Marks Support For Breast Cancer Awareness
There is a silent auction in which all proceeds benefit breast cancer patients of the Lawrenceville community. There are many more events that unite Georgia communities under a common cause and benefit breast cancer patients around the state. One event that arises later in the month of October in which Pace students could potentially attend includes the Westside Love Charity Golf Tournament on Oct. 31 held in Atlanta, Georgia at TopGolf. A portion of the proceeds will go to breast cancer and other cancer survivors. This tournament is not only a great way to raise money for breast cancer, but it is also a great way to get involved within the community and get active. Within the Pace community, breast cancer awareness has also been prominent this October, as seen through the pink-out theme for the homecoming football game on Oct. 1. Pace students that attended the game were dressed head to toe in pink accessories and homecoming shirts to show their school spirit and support the breast cancer survivors.
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Every year, October is recognized as breast cancer awareness month not just to raise money for those affected and in need, but also to commend survivors and the strength of women throughout their battles with breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, aside from skin cancers, as one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Throughout this October, many events will be and have been held in Atlanta regarding breast cancer awareness. This year marked the 20th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Atlanta walk at SunTrust Park. As stated in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), this event, held on Oct. 7, was hosted by the American Cancer Society as a noncompetitive, two-mile walk to raise
Students prepare to storm the field after a big win at the pink out homecoming football game awareness for breast cancer. The walk will be hosted again on Nov. 10 at Kennesaw State University’s Third Fifth Bank Stadium for those who could not attend. Friends and family gather to walk wearing extravagant
pink outfits (the color designated to breast cancer awareness month) as a way to show either their survival or support. Other events throughout October include Spirit Girls’ Night Out at Town Center at Cobb held
on Oct. 18, Uniting DeKalb for a Cure 5K Walk/Run on Oct. 20 (which helped to provide at least 80 uninsured women of Dekalb with mammograms) and Save a Breast Karaoke Fest on Oct. 12 at Olde Town Lawrenceville.
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Hispanic Heritage Month took place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans who have influenced and enriched our nation. These dates coincide with the national independence days of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, and they prelude the independence days of Mexico, Belize and Chile in the next week. During this month, millions of Americans come together to celebrate, as they have since 1989, when President George H.W. Bush first proclaimed this occasion. As part of Pace’s mission to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion, administrators and students have both hosted and attended a variety of events. To kick off the month, flamenco instructor Calo Gitano taught a flamenco class. Junior Charlie Fleming described the lesson as enriching. “I liked the part where she explained the history behind the dance since I had no idea where it came from,” he said. In the library, two displays were featured, including Hispanic young adult authors,
to promote reading that aligned with the month’s theme. The cafeteria staff also played a role in ensuring proper commemoration, with special lunch menus, such as Cuban cuisine, Tex-Mex, and a variety of taco options. The presence of Hispanic heritage at Pace is perhaps most prominent on the 4th floor, where the Spanish classrooms educate and enrich Pace students. In honor of this month, many of those teachers assigned projects to highlight it. In Upper School World Language Teacher Paula Pontes’ class, students looked around Atlanta for Spanish presence and took selfies. In Upper School World Language Teacher Laura Agront-Hobbs’ class, they recognized the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American champions who have inspired others to achieve success and made presentations. However, Pace still has steps to take to ensure the recognition and representation of Hispanic and Latinx students on campus. Despite Hispanic and Latinx people making up 16.7% of the American population, only about 3.9% of the Pace Upper School identify with this label. The Latinx Affinity group bands these people together, and they meet to discuss their identity, culture and more. In the broader community, outside of Pace, more serious
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Students and Facult y Are Tired of Morning Traff ic!
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Pace students and faculty have been burdened with heavy traffic and numerous tardies at the start of this school year. With the construction of the new Kam Memar Lower School, the carpool system has changed. Now all students must use the same carpool line, causing time-consuming backups and frustrated emotions. In previous years, students have faced long lines, but nothing in comparison to now. The traffic starts far before West Paces as the line of cars backs up all the way onto Northside. What was once a ten-minute commute for some students has now become 30 and the number of tardies has rapidly increased. On West Paces, students have to sit in a seemingly endless line of cars and wait, only to move forward once every five minutes. This heavy traffic unfortunately has caused an influx in tardies, leading to detentions when given
Students wait in the carpool line as traffic builds up. The line is held up by more than five. Junior Jack Janko “The traffic in the the addition of lower says, “I never used morning has become school drop-off. The to get tardies, but agonizing. It is hon- lower school parents with the traffic, I estly not worth it at have to stop, let their students out and then have gotten them this point.” rejoin the mainline. more frequently.” The traffic does Junior Brooke Mcnot stop after getting into Pace. Cullough says, “The traffic in
the morning has become agonizing. It is honestly not worth it at this point.” Usually having their own system of carpool, this addition has only negatively added to the flow of traffic. On top of this, parents cause a blockage within the parking lot. Many parents attempt to
beat the line and go through the second row, the student parking row. This prohibits students from parking in their assigned spots, which further contributes to the slow movement of carpool. Parents also stop abruptly in the main carpool line, affecting those students who park in the front rows as they have no choice but to use this line. Although recently morning traffic has begun to improve, stress levels among students still rise. Even underclassmen who do not drive feel the stresses brought on by the traffic. Sophomore Dhru Lalaji says, “It is very stressful when I leave my house early and barely make it to school on time due to the traffic and I am not even the one driving.” Having this added stress in the morning makes for a stressful rest of the day, something that students do not need. Hopefully, the traffic issue will resolve and students can get back into a more normal routine. With the finished construction of the lower school and the addition of more police, improvement looks promising!
Class of ‘26 Participates in Community Engagement Day Photo: @pace_icgl on Instagram
an hour north, a group going an hour west into Paulding County, and another group going an hour east into Covington. We actually get to diversify the communities that we work with beyond the Last year, there were several perimeter of Atlanta.” US Tranchanges to student life because sitions Coordinator Tiger Brown, of COVID-19, including Comsaid that “because of COVID-19, munity Engagement Day for the it will be more spread out than freshmen. However, Associate usual.” Director of Isdell Center for Community Engagement Global Leadership Ted Ward was Day is a way for freshmen to excited to share that this year, bond and become closer with Community Engagement Day one another. “This year will be will be close to returning to the more of an internal community pre-COVID-19 norm. “We will engagement, so the ninth grade be off site,” said Mr. Ward. “Ob- class can engage with each other viously, even though we are not and build a community,” said on Pace’s campus, we will operMr. Brown. “It is a great way ate mask-mandatory, and when for them to build more relationwe are doing outdoor events, ships doing something outside of school.” they will be mask-optional, of For years, Community course based on comfort. It will Engagement Day was organized be like 2019 with a hint of 2020.” Community Engagement by transitions classes. “This is Day took place on Oct. 13th, the because the ninth graders are the same day the sophomores and only grade that will be there, and juniors took the PSAT. It is a day transitions is already a way that dedicated to freshmen workthe freshman class is split up and ing across the state on different given a faculty supervisor who community service projects. The takes care of them, so it is the easiest way to break up that big students will be working with group of ninth graders for the “local partners in Atlanta and some that are pretty far away,” day,” said Mr. Brown. according to Mr. Ward. “We Each group will go to one of have a group that is going about eleven different sites. Some of
Upper School Transitions Advisor Erin McNicholas and her freshman transitions class support Covington First Food Pantry in distributing food to residents of Newton County. these are long-standing partners, such as Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Books for Africa and Helping Mamas. “These are three long-standing partnerships that we have and will be very typical of what we always do with them,” said Mr. Ward. However, there are other engagement projects that freshmen will work with. “We are really supporting a lot more food banks and ministries this Community
Engagement Day, while also getting into some partnerships with outdoor entities that will be a lot more of the focus,” said Mr. Ward. “We will be working with the nature preserve at Arabia Mountain, Trees Atlanta and Lifeline Animal Project, which is a new one we are working with.” “We get to spread out across the city and suggest how important this is to us as
an institution,” said Mr. Ward. “Here at Pace we actually say we are going to take one of your school days, and we are going to send you out to do this work, so you see what it looks like and see what we mean by community engagement. It is time, not money, that they are investing, and I think that is a really great experience for our new students and also our returning students.”
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Student Entrepreneur Makes It Rain
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In an age of accessible technology and innovation, more teenagers began down the path of entrepreneurship. According to research performed by Junior Achievement and Ernst & Young LLP, 6% of teenage boys began their own businesses, compared to the 4% of teenage girls who did the same. Platforms such as Etsy, Patreon and various social media networks opened more opportunities for young business owners to get a head start. These opportunities have not gone to waste in Atlanta. One of Pace Academy’s budding entrepreneurs, sophomore Daniel Owens, recently started a 3D printing business. By making his printer almost fully autonomous, he prints designs such as Spotify URL codes for long periods at a time. This is not Daniel’s first experience with entrepreneurship. “I actually tried to start 3 businesses from the course of January through May,” he said. “The first two were merchandise businesses with a print-on-demand backbone to success. I attempted to create an electronics drop-shipping store by buying products through cheap Daniel Owens uses a computer program to lay out his Spotify URL designs. Chinese Distributors. The critical detail that I overstepped is that you need to have inventory to make the ing. He finishes his day by reading to relax before bed. example, doors with hinges). I have a lot of work-incustomer happy.” Still, the production does not stop. “I always have prints progress designs and a lot of ideas jotted down. I see These attempts did not stop him from trying again. going.” my business continuing through college. I would love to “I then looked for a job over the summer. I got a goodDaniel’s dedication to his work does not have a gigantic 3D printing farm. I am hopepaying job at the local Country Store. I did go unrewarded, as his products fully going to have a subscription service Never be Here I am- generate a high profit margin. the odd and dirty jobs that everyone avoided. to have a steady revenue stream (that is far afraid to do some- down the road).” It taught me, hey, I don’t want to work for loving what I do Nonetheless, he manages his someone else. I want to be my own boss. responsibly. “I pay Some new business owners struggle thing. The only and getting paid expenses I have always wanted to own a 3D printer roughly $20 for a 1 kg spool of with the process of actually beginning their person holding and ran the numbers for how profitable a 3D for it.” PLA filament from a vendor,” work. 67% of surveyed teenagers cited a fear printer business could be. I was shocked at he said. “I buy all my filament you back is your- of failure as a motive for not moving forhow good it was. Here I am, loving what I do and getting off of Amazon and have it within 2 days. I ward. This feeling was shared by 65% of the self.” paid for it.” always have enough filament to keep printsurveyed adults who had the same concern. To make time for his business after school, Daniel ing throughout the night. I have a PayPal account and I However, many of the same adults turned a profit with maintains structure in his daily schedule. He works on keep a list of expenses. The 3D printer was a lot but I am their companies. his homework during his free periods and after school, paying it off fast.” “Never be afraid to do something,” said Owens. giving himself time to immediately start his printing For Daniel, the future of his business is bright and “The only person holding you back is yourself. You are when he arrives home. For the next few hours, Daniel full of ideas. “I have the keychain line almost finished, depriving yourself of fun and failure. Everyone fails. It’s works on his designs before eating dinner and studyand I am trying to design interactive toy vehicles (for what you do with it that matters.”
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students. Last year, the club focused on GameStop and AMC stock. COVID-19 was a frequent topic for the group as well, with students studying its effects on stocks, where to take risks and what to invest in as the economy evolves over time. “Business and investing have always interested me, and I like how I can learn about the economy and strategies to buy, sell and trade as intelligently as possible,” said Sophomore Martin Andra-Thomas. This is the club’s entire goal: to cater to the hungry, monetary minds of Pace students and educate them early on how to be smart financially. In their meetings, members are encouraged to propose stocks they think could be successful, give Students learning about their stock portfolio and where they have be invested. their own inputs and discuss among themselves where they should invest the money. Upper School English Teacher and the club’s faculty The Pace Academy investment club “Knight Capital” academic year. “Knight Capital is a great way to not only be involved sponsor Robert Kaufman said, “My goal is to empower is one of Pace’s most popular clubs, which helps educate with the school but to students to learn more about finanstudents about investing, stocks and Knight Capital is a learn economic skills My goal is to empower cial literacy and feel confident that growing wealth. A generous, anonythey can invest in their adulthood.” mous donor donated $50,000 for the great way to not only be for the future,” said students to learn more club Vice President This club is a fantastic opportunity members of the club to invest in difinvolved with the school Brooke Brumfield. about financial literacy if students are or might be interested ferent companies that they determine but to learn economic and feel confident that they in the market and trading to begin to Over fifty members to be the safest and best chances of the club get to learn can invest in their adultgrasp information in this field if they for expanding their revenue. At the skills for the future.” about different stocks, are hoping to study business in college end of the school year, the profits hood.” S&P 500, inflation, or potentially work in this profession that they generate are donated to the investing confidence and interest. The club meets once later on in life. Pace Booster Club to support Pace athletics, leaving the a week during break, making it very accessible to all club with the original $50,000 to reinvest the following
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Michelle Yancich Returns as Teacher
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Along with being a part of the graduating class of 2013, Michelle Yancich returned to the Pace community in an exciting new position, a teacher! In their high school years, they were involved in various activities around the school including Junior Classical League (JCL), Knight Gallery, chorus, acapella groups and theater. “I was in productions of Annie, Curtains and West Side Story, and in Fiddler on the Roof, I was the Fiddler!” said Magistra Yancich. This year, Magistra focuses on teaching English and Latin in the classroom but is also one of the leaders for the GenderSexuality Alliance (GSA). “We didn’t have any affinity groups or alliance groups, and I’ve gotta say, it was really special to get to go to my first GSA meeting ever last month,” they said. Magistra noticed significant new changes to the school since they were
Magistra Yancich teaches their sophomore Honors Literary Genres class. a student at Pace. One of their favorites is the drastic progression of inclusive organizations. “I am consistently impressed by how much Pace has grown in embracing diversity, celebrating differences and educating its
community in topics beyond the classroom.” After graduating from Pace, Magistra spent four years at the prestigious institution, Yale University, where they studied Classics with a focus in Latin.
They then returned to Georgia where they earned their Master of Arts in Latin. While pursuing their own passion for Latin, they decided to carry it into the classroom to share with others. In addition to their love for Latin,
they also care about the student experience. “One of my favorite things about Pace is that it sets the expectations for its students very high, and the students rise to meet them with incredible grace,” Magistra said. With the experience and perspective of being both a teacher and a student at Pace Academy, Magistra had a lot of great advice to share. “Ask your teachers for help if you are struggling, even if it’s something really minor! Our whole job is to help you learn and every teacher at this school is so excited about helping you do that in whatever way works best for you” they said. They also discussed an aspect about Pace that is unique like students’ free periods. “Pace gives an extraordinary amount of freedom to its students — I’ve never taught at a school that trusts its students enough to give them multiple free periods instead of more structured study halls.” Magistra hopes to be a great support system for the Pace community in and out of the classroom.
Five Minutes With Homecoming King and Queen because everyone was chanting my name the whole week. KN: Did it make you feel good about yourself when you won?
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NB: I mean uh no. KN: Well… what did it mean to you to win? Knightly News: Alright Homecoming royalty, how are you guys doing this fine morning? Nile Bennett: Pretty good. Holland Proctor: I am doing great as well. KN: Alrighty we will just hop into the questions. Were you guys surprised when you won king and queen? HP: I was very surprised. I thought it was going to be Saanika so. NB: I was not surprised at all
NB: Nothing at all. It did not mean a thing. *silence* HP: I mean it was really nice. It was great to be voted with Nile. KN: In your Homecoming Court introduction, you had to say your idol. Who was your idol and why? HP: My idol was my mom because she is just adorable. I love my mom. NB: My idol was my grandfather. He passed away in middle school but he is still a big role model for me because he was a
Seniors Holland Proctor and Nile Bennett walk across the field during halftime of the homecoming football game against Lovett on Oct. 1. big part of my life when my dad was not around.
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KN: Those sound like two amazing role models! Now moving on to the Homecoming traditions, what was your favorite part of the week? HP: I thought the dance was fun. I thought that there was a good turnout which is surprising? NB: My favorite part was definitely playing in the game. The atmosphere was just incredible. KN: Going off of that, Nile what was it like beating Lovett on your senior homecoming?
Senior Nile Bennett also played in the homecoming football game against Lovett, which Pace won 17-14.
NB: It was an amazing experience. Even though I did not play a huge role that night, just doing
my job during the game and seeing everyone on the track ready to storm the field after the game was really cool. KN: It was definitely a game for the books. In your new role of power as king and queen, is there anything you would like to tell the student body? NB: uh… no. HP: Come on we got this Nile. KN: Anything you want to tell your people? Any advice for underclassmen. Anything? NB: I thought this was a onetime thing. I did not think I actually had to do something as king. HP: Make the most out of high
school. Do you agree Nile? NB: Facts. KN: That is some solid advice, very specific. You guys are both seniors now, what is your favorite memory from high school? NB: Freshman or sophomore year Spirit Week for sure. HP: I can’t think of anything specific but Spirit Week sounds good so I agree. KN: Alright well thank you guys for your time. NB: Ok thank you. HP: Woohoo.
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The Cafeteria Returns to Normal
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With the return of the famous panini makers and the self-serve hot bar, the cafeteria appears to be returning back to normal after a year filled with plastic lunch containers and awkward one-person tables. “Last year COVID-19 definitely made lunchtime more difficult,” said senior Jack Warren. “I felt like on top of not being able to converse with my friends like usual, the prepackaged lunches resulted in me wasting more food than prior years when I could serve myself.” Lunch last year was not only difficult for students, but also for the staff. “Our biggest challenge was physically packing the hundreds of lunches and ensuring that the food was hot for the different time slots when students come,” said Flik employee Ms. Robin. On top of looking to keep students safe with individually packaged meals, utensils and water, Flik Dining Services had to work through challenges that stemmed from the fact that it was their first year catering for the Pace cafeteria. “We had to go through trial and error to see
Senior Jonathan Merlin serves himself some steak. what meals you guys liked and did not like,” said Ms. Robin. After a year of testing different meals, the current cafeteria menu is more suited to student’s preferences. “My favorite meal served is always mac and cheese or anything served with a side of fries,” said sophomore Dhru Lalaji. Freshman Elowyn Allen
shares Lalaji’s love for cheese and carbs. “My favorite meal is definitely pizza,” said Allen. “Although this year, I also love all of the different desserts the cafeteria offers.” The biggest change implemented this year was the return of self-serve. “My favorite part of the cafeteria this year is the
fact that students can serve themselves at the hot bar, the salad bar, the panini bar and even at the condiments station,” said Ms. Robin. It is clear that ever since student council introduced the concept of self serve three years ago, students have never looked back. “I love being able to serve myself because
then I know I can pick which sides I want or do not want and I can take the portion size that I want,” said Allen. Lalaji agrees with Allen that self-serve is better, however, her reasoning is different. “Self-serve greatly increases the speed of the lunch line,” said Lalaji. “The line moves faster but is also, on the whole, shorter because many students are choosing to skip the hot bar altogether and explore other options like the salad and panini bar,” said Lalaji. While greatly improved since last year, students still have some requests for the cafeteria. “The only thing I would improve would be adding another panini to replace the broken one, so the sandwich line is shorter,” said Allen. Lalaji would also like to see the ice cream machine start up again. “Aside from improvements in the cafeteria, I would love for them to bring back pizza and hot chocolate in the snack bar,” said Lalaji. Ms. Robin is excited about the new changes in the cafeteria but has some feedback for students. “Take your time and come back, the food is not going anywhere,” she said. “A lot of food is wasted, especially on rice and pasta day.” She also hinted at the addition of soup in the near future!
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Some sports teams at Pace have created student-led Instagram accounts to inform both students and parents about upcoming events and other general information about their teams. So far the softball, water polo and volleyball teams have created accounts. The Instagram accounts are used for a variety of reasons by all members of the teams, from posting memes, information about the players and updates about the team and their schedules. The softball Instagram, run by sophomore Libby Jonas, mainly posts about players on their team, serious or not, and more recently, game recaps. They encouraged students to travel to the Riverview Sports Complex and support senior Marissa “Tina” Goodman for their senior night game and their playoff games. Jonas said “We made an Instagram as a way to show what we’ve been doing during the season because unlike most fall sports, we aren’t practicing and playing on the main school campus,” said Jonas. “We try to keep our content fun and support other Pace teams while doing so.”
The water polo account, run by sophomore Lane Canova, takes a more serious turn about their team and posts most often about their game results. Additionally, they update fans on their record and encourage fans to come out to support them in their matches. Canova said, “The water polo Instagram was a fun way for us to tell people about what was happening throughout our season and to grow the popularity of the sport.” The volleyball account, run by senior Megan Hardesty and sophomore Dhru Lalaji, began posting videos from their practices and inviting fans to come out to their games. More recently the team has posted player profiles, which introduce all the players on the team. The team also posted about their senior night game featuring a video about the five seniors on the team. Lalaji said, “It’s a good way to show people where you are and what kind of activities you are doing.” These Instagram accounts gained lots of popularity and are rapidly growing in followers. Many Pace students look forward to the daily stories or hilarious videos that are posted. Everyone is anxiously awaiting to see which team will create an Instagram next.
Current Affairs
October 29, 2021
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SCOTUS Reverses RBG’s Work, One Year Post-Mortem
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On Oct. 26, 2020, just about one year ago, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg. In the past year, the majority conservative Supreme Court of the United States has made several moves to undo RBG’s decades of work. During his single term, President Donald Trump appointed three justices to the Supreme Court, finishing with the controversial confirmation of Justice Barrett just a few days before the 2020 presidential election. The Supreme Court now comprises of three liberal justices and six conservative justices. With abortion being a major issue among the Republican party, reproductive rights have quickly become a major topic in this new Supreme Court’s list of hearings. In 1973, twenty years before Ginsberg’s confirmation, the Supreme Court passed Roe v. Wade, declaring abortion a fundamental right. Both before and after her confirmation, RBG
The new Supreme Court began its fall term in October. stood with the legalization of abortion and called out antichoice legislators for targeting women by banning abortion. Since then, several Republican-dominated states in the South and Midwest, including Georgia, have made attempts to restrict or ban abortion. Earlier this year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the country’s most restrictive abortion law, banning abortion as early as six weeks into the pregnancy. At six weeks,
many women have no idea that they are even pregnant. In September, the Supreme Court broke its silence on the case, refusing to block Texas’ abortion law. The Supreme Court has effectively allowed Texas to place a ban on all abortion, seeing that almost 90% of procedures occur after the sixweek cutoff. Additionally, the Texas law makes no exceptions for cases of rape or incest, unlike Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s
intended “Heartbeat Bill,” which a lower court had ruled unconstitutional in 2019. While Georgia’s abortion law was set to be revisited by a federal court in the week of Sept. 24, the court has announced that it will wait to hear the Supreme Court’s ruling on a separate abortion case in Mississippi, which will be heard in early December. Mississippi’s law plans to restrict abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
As seen in Texas and Mississippi, the Supreme Court has been hearing cases that directly challenge Roe v. Wade, which protected abortions before 24 weeks of pregnancy. These cases leave many people wondering if the new Supreme Court will go as far as to revoke Roe v. Wade, undoing the work of many prochoice activists, including the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
Gabby Petito Case Continues to Unfold, New Details Everyday
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On Sept. 19, the remains of Gabby Petito were discovered in Teton County, Wyoming. Petito, 22 years old, was engaged to Brian Laundrie, whose current whereabouts are unknown and is the primary suspect in her murder. Over the summer, the couple took a road trip through the Western region of the United States, documenting their experiences on social media. However, this perfect picture on the surface concealed an underlying sinister tone within the relationship. Body-camera footage of a police officer’s encounter revealed a disturbing picture of Petito and Laundrie only weeks before the gruesome murder. This situation, occurring on Aug. 12, exposed the couple had been fighting on the road, and rising tensions led the officer to separate the two of them. Within a week, Laundrie, who had returned to Florida for a couple of days, and Petito, who remained
Gabby Petito pictured talking with a police officer on the highway from body camera footage. in Utah, reunited; however, on Aug. 27, more public discord was witnessed. According to cnn.com, “a Louisiana couple vacationing in Jackson, Wyoming, said they saw Petito and Laundrie involved in a “commo-
tion” as they were leaving The Merry Piglets Tex-Mex restaurant.” On Oct. 12, it was announced that the cause of death was strangulation. Laundrie is still at large and has yet to be found
by the authorities. A prime suspect in the case, Laundrie has remained in hiding, refusing to present himself to the police. Many have speculated that he is responsible for the gruesome murder, especially following
the release of the footage on the highway and the conditions surrounding their road trip. Social media sparked widespread interest in the case among people across the United States. As more details were released, videos were leaked and evidence was uncovered, more people became aware of and concerned about the case. As viral videos spread across the Internet, Jenn Bethune began concentrating more on the missing person investigation. According to The New York Times, “the couple [Kyle and Jenn Bethune] recalled seeing a white van and combed through their footage to see if it appeared.” They shared this information with the police, allowing them to further their investigations and narrow down their search region. The false representation of the couple’s social media life contrasted with the reality behind the surface and has put scrutiny on the distorted lens of Instagram. On Oct. 20, Laundrie’s body along with his belongings were found at Carlton Reserve. His cause of death is unknown, and he remains a person of interest in Petito’s death
Current Affairs
Vol. 47, Issue #2
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 can decrease over time and is less likely to protect against the Delta variant. Although the various vaccines remain valid against hospitalizations and deaths, the support against infection with the virus has weakened. This decrease in effectiveness is most likely due to a combination of waning immunity (increase in time creates a decrease in effectiveness), a lapse in precautions such as wearing masks and the increasing infectiousness of the Delta variant. “You want to stay ahead of the virus. … You don’t want to find yourself behind, playing catch-up,” said White House medical adviser Anthony S. Fauci. As a result, this further protective booster shot was created for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine recipients that exist in at least one of the following categories: older adults and 50-64 year old people with medical conditions, longterm care facility residents aged 18 years and older, people with medical conditions aged 18-49
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Booster Shot Approaches Public
Pfizer booster shots were conducted and carried out in San Rafael, Calif. years or employees and residents at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission. “The new studies indicate overall that vaccines have an effectiveness of roughly 55% against all infections, 80% against symptomatic infection, and 90% or higher against hospitalization,” said public health researcher at Boston University Ellie Murray. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, on Sept. 22, 2021, the FDA “amended the emergency
use authorization” to allow for use of a single booster dose (for those eligible) at least six months after receiving the second dose of the vaccine. On Sept. 23, 2021, CDC’s advisory panel mirrored this decision, yet voted against the authorization of booster shots to those whose jobs put them at risk of infection. But later that day, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky overruled the panel’s decision and recommended booster shots for frontline workers.
As stated in The Washington Post, booster shots will be distributed to a wide range of facilities across the country. About 70% of vaccine doses are being given to these facilities including pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens, in which customers are not required to obtain a prescription or letter from their doctor. But the conversation and decisions made around booster shots came with controversy. People within the global public
health community criticized the offering of booster shots to wealthy countries as poorer nations struggled to provide their citizens with the first doses of the vaccine. Following these concerns, President Biden announced the decision to purchase 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to then distribute to countries in need, raising the number of vaccine doses to 1.1 billion.
Reed previously served as Atlanta’s mayor from 2010-2018. He is known for the development of Atlanta and its decline in crime, both of which he plans to focus on if elected. Although Reed is leading in support, some question his morals after a bribery scandal on some of his officials. According to Reed, the thriving economy that he left behind is at risk due to the recent spike in violent crime, or “a moment of crisis,” as he called it. “This surge is the issue in this campaign, and I ask you for your support and your vote.”
an advocate for the community and assists in transportation and development. Dickens has a plan for safer streets and affordable housing, as Atlanta Magazine called him the “affordable housing champ.” He helped to create the BeltLine Inclusionary Zoning Policy and to push Atlanta’s minimum wage to $15 for city workers. “This election is about the future and the soul of Atlanta,” said Dickens. “I’ll make you safe and I’ll make you proud.”
diversion programs. His campaign brings up affordable housing and food for underserved communities. He wants to ignite a socio-economic shift and improve the future with proactive leadership.“We can create an inclusive ecosystem so that no Atlantan is ever left behind again.” Similar to Reed’s situation, Brown has been accused of federal fraud.
ency and doing what she says. “You are gonna see how your money is being spent and not abused,” said Moore. “Most importantly, you are gonna know that I’m accountable to you.”
Frontrunners In Atlanta Mayoral Election Prepare For Nov. 2
As Nov. 2 approaches, competition for the 2021 Atlanta mayoral election is heating up. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “campaigns and their supporters are right on time for starting the intense and emotional negativity,” as early voting for local elections began on Oct. 12. A recent poll by 11 Alive determined that 31% of voters are still undecided. Because of this large percentage, candidates are eager to quickly grab the attention of voters. This same poll determined the five most popular candidates for mayor, who met for a debate on Oct. 13.
Canidate: Sharon Gay
Candidate: Felicia Moore
Candidate: Andre Dickems
Candidate: Kasim Reed
A City Council member since 2013, Dickens has served as chairman of the Transportation, Public Safety and Legal Administration committees. Dickens hopes to “move forward in peace, productivity, and prosperity, equity, and safety. He is
Candidate: Antonio Brown If elected, 36-year-old Brown would be Atlanta’s second youngest mayor. He is a strong activist for racial, social and economic inequality. He believes that “our city leaders have failed us.” Since his election to City Council in 2019, Brown has assisted with police reform and
Moore has served on the Atlanta City Council for two decades and has been its president since 2018. Moore also wants to fight crime and has given reduction suggestions. She believes in creating “a 21st Century police department, where our officers see themselves as guardians and not warriors against crime.” Moore said that her number one duty is making sure citizens are safer. She believes in transpar-
Gay is a private attorney who is involved in Atlanta politics and development. She held a role in financing new and renowned developments like Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market. Also, she vows to look into development equity. At the debate, Gay describes that she is running for the people who do not feel heard by the city. “I’m running to be the mayor who will wake up all of those good guys and bring those groups together to address our challenges,” said Gay. “We are a great city; we need to think like it and act like it.”
Opinion
October 29, 2021
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You Should Wait to Buy a New Phone
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Photo: Fairphone Ghanian partners of Closing the Loop, a Dutch enterprise dedicated to decreasing e-waste, collect scrap phones to safely recycle. two years is still a good idea,” it read. “Even if the phone functions well, the hardware and operating system are antiquated by the time the phone is two years old.” It may have been just two sentences on a random blog, but I think that it reflects how we see consumerism today. We live in a world where purchases can be made with a few taps on a screen. As a society, we have Nearly every year, Apple releases a new iPhone. Mil- progressed into a mindset where everything needs to be lions of phones are sold, and billions of dollars are made. faster, and more often than not, newer. It is no wonder On average, Americans will replace their phones every that corporations like Apple have such a large audience 2-3 years. But why stop there? In my opinion, phone reto sell to every placements should only be done every 5 years. It’s better year. They make for the environment and takes a stand against harmful billions with tactics used by large technology companies. only a promWhen I searched “When should I replace my phone?” ise to be what on Google, the second result to come up was an article the world wants: listing signs that someone should look for a new phone. faster. While the author made some good points, including genThere eral wear-down and expiring contracts, something stuck is some truth out to me. “Nonetheless, replacing your device every to what the article said. Technology companies are notorious for planned obsolescence. It’s a business tactic where products will specifically be made to deteriorate so consumers will buy new ones. Have you ever replaced a lightbulb? In the early 20th century, lightbulbs were changed to have shorter life spans. That’s planned obsolescence, and it is still in use today. Apple has faced multiple lawsuits specifically about this issue, and even admitted to slowing down its phones. However, I feel that this knowledge has only encouraged this behavior. Either way, Apple is still profiting from phone sales. Whether they come from planned obsolescence or the fear of planned obsolescence is irrelevant. By waiting longer to buy a new phone, you might show these companies that their tactics aren’t working. On a less business-focused note, the constant purchasing and discarding of phones is also a burden on the environment. Electronic waste, or e-waste, contains toxic substances and must be brought to a special hauler or The release of a new iPhone generates a massive line of recycler. When improperly disposed of, e-waste can have customers outside the Apple store. (Photo: Getty Images) harmful effects on the surrounding air, soil and water
There is no such “thing as “away”.
When we throw anything away it must go somerwhere.
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(not to mention its severe effects on human health). The environmental impact isn’t limited to getting rid of the phone, either. The mining and processing of raw materials used to make electronics uses a lot of energy and creates even more toxic waste. Add that to the oil used for shipping, and you’ve got a massive environmental strain. Obviously, the responsibility of this strain shouldn’t be borne solely by the consumer. The companies performing these operations should take measures to change their process. However, as the saying goes, vote with your dollar. By prolonging your purchase, you can help slow down this system, and maybe even change it. The world is already seeing progress in this deceleration. People are taking longer to replace their phones, which has extended the average phone life cycle and shown a general disinterest in newer models. I think there is still room for improvement. If you are thinking of getting a new phone, take a moment to think about how you could extend its life span, even by a few months. It will help the environment, and might help you save for an even better model.
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Vol. 47, Issue #2
Lifestyle
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SpaceX Launches First Civilian Only Space Flight
“Does everyone need to go to space? Everyone doesn’t need to go to Mount Everest.” law at Arizona State University. “Everyone doesn’t need to go to Mount Everest.” Although commercial space travel is still out of reach, innovation will not be lacking. SpaceX and especially the Inspiration4 flight showed that private companies instead of government funding are the new age of space exploration. The innovation resulting from companies competing in space will likely lower the price and lead to cheaper space flights. Other future plans include filming movies in the ISS or having MMA fighters fighting in space. Space exploration is still extremely dangerous, however, and one small misstep could be devastating for the space exploration industry. Even still, the potential for space exploration is immense. Everyone is excited to see what the future holds in the space industry, pushing beyond the limits of the universe.
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On Saturday, Sept. 18, the first-ever all-civilian flight returned to Earth from space. The crew consisted of four members: 38-year-old Jared Isaacman (the billionaire who paid for the trip), 29-year-old Hayley Arceneux (a cancer survivor and physician at St. Jude’s), 51-year-old Sian Proctor (a geologist and professor) and 42-year-old Chris Sembroski (Lockheed Martin employee and raffle winner). Until 6 months ago, none of the crew had any astronaut training. Named Inspiration4, the crew took the Space Dragon spacecraft to space for a 72 hour trip around Earth. The Space Inspiration4 flight crew a week before launch. Dragon spacecraft had been used before for sending scientists the price have to be taken into man. The flight received massive and astronauts to account. The media attention with more than 3 space, but besides “[The flight] was to Inspiration4 million people that, this flight is show that space does flight has a watching the the only other time not have to remain the hefty price flight live. He it was used. Many exclusive domain of tag of around also launched more missions world superpowers.” 200 million a St. Jude fundwith the spacecraft dollars with raiser with a have already been the specific $200 million booked, including five already amount being unknown. goal. The funplanned missions for upcoming Even so, the Inspiration4 draiser easily months and years. Many other flight was a huge success. “[The passed its goal companies such as Blue Origin flight] was to show that space with a $50 million donation from or Virgin Galactic have similar does not have to remain the SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. dreams of one day launching exclusive domain of world superWith such a massive accomtheir own civilian flight. Howpowers … we hope to inspire plishment, the ideas of commerever, many challenges, such as here on Earth, too” said Isaaccializing space travel are present.
morrow,” says Isaacman. Space exploration has some potential, but there is a lot of doubt because it is so new and expensive. “Does everyone need to go to space?” asks Timeiebi Aganaba, a researcher of space ethics and
“Every mission we find a way to make it even more and more routine, it just has to make a very profound impact on the world. I would say while this is a fortunate place to go, it wouldn’t be really appropriate for my wife or kids in the world of today, but I sure hope it is in the one for to-
“Every mission we find a way to make it even more and more routine, it just has to make a very profound impact on the world.”
Oct. 11: Day of Celebration or Remembrance?
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For many Pace students, Oct. 11 is only viewed as a much-needed break, but across the country, a forced national reckoning over America’s racial legacy is taking place. Calendars, cabinets and councils have disagreed over whether to acknowledge this day as Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day; however, this year marks the first time a U.S. President recognizes it as the latter. In an official statement on Oct. 8, the White House declared, “We must never forget the centuries-long campaign of violence, displacement, assimilation and terror wrought upon Native communities and Tribal Nations throughout our country.” This message rings true for many who argue that the federal holiday of Columbus Day idealizes a “whitewashed” version of American history, glorifying colonizers while ignoring Native American struggles. However, this narrative is new to many, as the explorer’s reputation has only darkened in recent years. Even Pace students can remember times in lower school where they dressed up as Native Americans, something
that would be wildly inappropriate today, and recited the famous nursery rhyme: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” So what exactly did that tune leave out? A complicated, convoluted history involving the near extinction of an entire race of people. This tone-deaf celebration indirectly honors an event that resulted in colonization, the beginnings of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and involved the death of millions through murder and disease. These difficult conversations begin in the classroom, with Upper School History Teacher Christine Carter. “As historians, you are trained to continue to reevaluate new perspectives, new historiography and new sources,” she said. “These facts are not a recent development, but more people A statue of Christopher Columbus is left vandalized amid protests. in the general public are focusing on the intense pressure knowledge Italian heritage rather story of the “As historians you are trained to and lobbying from than celebrate a notorious coloIndigenous the Knights of Conizer. However, it only serves people and continue to reevaluate new per- lumbus, a Catholic as proof of how quickly times reevaluating organization. This change. A day once instilled to the history spectives, new historiography and decision was imhelp fight bigotry becomes the they grew up mediately met with very symbol of it. with.” new resources.” backlash, in a time The Biden administration’s Surprisof prejudice and announcement joins a movement ingly, controversy over Colummistreatment for Italians-Ameron which states such as Alaska, bus Day has been widespread, icans and Catholics, who had Hawaii, Oregon, as well as even before concerns over Indig- been celebrating that day since several major cities, have already enous people. President Franklin 1792. Many agree that the matter embarked, choosing to acknowlRoosevelt officially named it a at hand is more pressing, and edge some version of Indigenous federal holiday in 1934, after there are far better ways to acPeoples Day. Although it may
seem like a long-overdue, merely symbolic movement, this simple name change can lead to real social progress for Indigenous communities, through visibility for Native people. The recognition of this day is just the beginning in the process of correcting injustices, but many will agree that it’s a step in the positive direction and necessary in upholding the rights and dignity of Indigenous people across the country.
Lifestyle
October 29, 2021
Last Minute, Easy Halloween Costumes 1. Tourist
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Fall Drinks Return to Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
2. Football Player
Pumpkin Spice Frappucino 4. Mummy
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
3. Ghost
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Top Five Halloween Movies to Enjoy
It’s The Great Pumpkin
It There is nothing that says Halloween more than clowns. You know what’s better than clowns- killer clowns. “It” is the perfect flick to embrace your irrational fear of clowns. “It” is especially great if you love nightmares! The main character, Pennywise, grasps every aspect of a horror movie villain you want; he is visually scary, violent and unpredictable.
While Halloween may be all about spooky season, there are many other peaceful and pleasant aspects of this holiday. You simply cannot pass Halloween without a classic Charlie Brown movie. “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” encompasses everything you want from a wholesome Halloween movie with pumpkins patches, costumes, trick-or-treating and the friendly faces of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and others. This movie is great to watch with family and younger audiences.
A Quiet Place
Halloween
Ghostbusters
To start off the Halloween season, a well-produced horror movie like “A Quiet Place” is just the film to do so. This movie features countless jump scares and plot twists that will definitely get your heart racing. Throughout the movie, Lee Abbott, played by John Krasinski, and his family, try to remain silent in order to stay safe from monsters. Viewers experience the terror of ultrasensitive hearing that haunts the characters throughout the film.
No movie represents “Halloween” other than a movie literally called Halloween. Perfect for Halloween night, the main character Michael Myers hides behind a frightening mask and goes on a killing spree. “Halloween” is sure to chill your spine, especially when watched in a dark room with a good sound system. Furthermore, this movie has been nominated and won many awards. This film is sure to make your Halloween way more sinister than just any other horror or scary movie.
This timeless classic is a Halloween staple. With the mesmerizing acting from Bill Murray and the hilarious plot, this movie is fantastic. “Ghostbusters” has demons and just about anything you want from a Halloween movie, not to mention a Pillsbury Doughboy the size of an office building. This acclaimed movie has been nominated for the Golden Globes, Academy Awards and Grammys, a testament to how phenomenal this motion picture is.
Lifestyle
Vol. 47, Issue #2
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Apple Releases New iOS 15 Update Pace Students Provide Their Personal Opinions.
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After almost a full year since iOS 14, Apple created iOS 15, a new update to their technology that came out on Oct. 1, 2021. It made changes to security and software and also has new features to make the phones more usable in everyday situations. Freshman Zachary Segall enjoys the new update and the exciting features that come with it. “I always look forward to the updates because they give me new technology while still on the same phone,” he said. The focus of the new update is to make the phone more useful for the technology we often use today. It made a change to the FaceTime app called SharePlay that allows you to share your screen while talking so you can share what app you are looking at and interact in ways like watching a movie with someone on FaceTime. It also lets you have a wider screen so you can have a larger view of each other and change your appearance while on the app such as
Apple depicts its newest and most innovative features. blurring the background and putAnother feature that came ting a grid on Group FaceTime. with the new update is spatial This function is I like the natureaudio technoloespecially helpful gy which makes because Zoom is themed noises it some- a surround efused so often in fect when listenour world, and it times makes because ing to music or can now be used any audio track. they are very calming,” on a common This creates iPhone app. a new experience when listen-
ing to music and makes it more enjoyable overall. Sophomore Claire Easterling says that this is her favorite part of the new update because it makes listening to any sound more exciting. “I like the nature-themed noises it sometimes makes because they are very calming,” she said. Easterling also enjoys the notifi-
cation manager called Focus that groups notifications to eliminate too many coming in at once. “It makes me less distracted by all the notifications I get and only focus on the most important ones,” she said. Also, iOS 15 adds small details to the system that can help in very large ways. For example, it is now possible to copy text from a picture and paste it elsewhere directly from the photo app. Segall thinks this is one of the best features because it can help so much with daily life. “It is something that I had always wished I could do on my phone because it is so helpful for homework and studying,” he said. More features include a Shared for You section in Safari where links received from emails and messages are stored. Users now have the ability to track a phone on Find My up to 24 hours after it has died. Users everywhere are excited to start exploring the new iPhone features, and iOS 15 gives them a perfect opportunity to use new and advanced technology efficiently and easily.
Facebook Promotes Unsa fe Spaces, Face s Back la sh
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On Oct. 5, former Product Manager at Facebook Frances Haugen gave a testimony before Congress, claiming that Facebook promotes unsafe spaces in order to boost engagement. In her opening remarks, Haugen said, “I believe that Facebook’s products harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy.” Over the past few months, Facebook has been under fire for harming teenagers’ mental health and deepening political polarization through the promotion of seemingly perfect bodies and the spread of misinformation, respectively. According to The Wall Street Journal, Facebook sites have been used to share anti-COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. Additionally, Facebook disbanded its committee in charge of tackling misinformation just before the Jan. 6 insurrection. However, this is not the first time a Facebook scandal has appeared in the media. In 2018, a whistleblower named Chris Wylie exposed Facebook for using a firm called Cambridge Analytica to access users’ per-
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen gives her testimony before a congressional subcommittee on Oct. 5. sonal data without their consent. This information was then used to influence elections around the world, including the Brexit vote. And yet, Facebook walked away from the scandal relatively unscathed, paying only about a month in revenue as a fine. Since then, Facebook began developing “Instagram Kids,” a social media platform for kids below age 13. However, a congressional hearing in late September concluded that Facebook was aware of the harmful mental health effects that Instagram had
on teenage girls. In the face of pearing in an interview on “60 criticism, the company paused Minutes,” Haugen had kept her development despite believing identity as the whistleblower a that “building it is the right thing secret out of fear. However, she to do,” according to decided to try “Facebook over to work with the Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri. federal governThese scandals and over again has ment and law drove Haugen to enforcement to release thousands shown it chooses expose Faceof pages of interbook’s secrets and profit over safety” improve the comnal documents, suggesting that pany. “Facebook Facebook lied to the public about over and over again has shown it its regulations on hate speech chooses profit over safety,” she and misinformation. Before apsaid during the interview on “60
Minutes.” Almost a week after the congressional hearing, Head of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg broke his silence on the scandal, claiming her assertions were “pretty easy to debunk.” And yet, many federal officials, in a bipartisan effort, want to see more regulations on Facebook. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Richard Blumenthal are among many congresspeople who are calling on Facebook to protect its users. As of Oct. 12, a second whistleblower, former Facebook Data Scientist Sophie Zhang is willing to testify in front of Congress. Zhang has since passed on internal documentation to an unidentified U.S. law enforcement agency. And yet, Facebook’s investors and advertisers did not flee after Haugen’s testimony. However, some things may change for the company. Many people have now prevented tracking across websites, making it harder for Facebook advertisers, causing Facebook to expect a revenue hit. Additionally, European officials are pushing for regulations and the company may find trouble in recruiting quality tech workers despite its prestige.
Lifestyle
October 29, 2021
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Harry Styles Begins His Delayed World Tour
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Harry Styles kicked off his postponed tour in the beginning of September at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. Love On Tour begins each gig with opener Jenny Lewis. Styles’ set-list features a majority of Styles’ 2019 album Fine Line including his radio hits such as “Watermelon Sugar” and “Golden.” It also contains a few songs from his self-titled album including “Sign of the Times,” and he adds a revised edition of “What Makes You Beautiful” for his One Direction fans. Love On Tour was scheduled to begin back in 2020, but due to COVID-19, the world tour was postponed to the following year. Now, Styles has made accommodations to his shows in order to prevent any spread of the pandemic from his concerts. Styles has mandated that fans either show proof of vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours
Harry Styles performs live on Love On Tour. in order to attend. A mask must also be worn at all times while inside the venue, regardless of vaccination status. Harry Styles not only performs with an upbeat energy throughout the course of the show, but he is most well known
for the entertainment he brings as a live performer. His interactions with fans always seem to be the most memorable part of the night as they are posted all over social media. Some of these may include making funny remarks, reading posters in the
crowd or having a conversation with a lucky fan standing in the suitably named Cherry and Watermelon pits. He comments on why a fans’ boyfriend should propose, participating in a fan’s gender reveal and singing “Happy Birthday.” These small details
give each concertgoer a unique experience with memories that no other venue will have. Harry Styles has yet to fail in the fashion department since his tour has begun. Each night he performs in a new glittery blouse and flared pants. His different choices of clothing has also given fans a welcoming environment for them to express their own sense of style. Each show, fans appear with various feather boas, funky glasses or crazy costumes to grab Styles’ attention from the stage. Styles’ ability to create an exciting atmosphere allows his tour to be popular and successful, but with that, it is also harder for his fans to find appropriately priced tickets. Most arenas are already sold out with the small number of tickets left selling for expensive prices. Styles visits Atlanta on Nov. 27 and 28 in State Farm Arena with the number of tickets already running low. Visiting one of his shows is bound to give an attendee an unforgettable and noteworthy night.
Music Midtown vs Shak y Knees: Music Festival Review
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Finally, in terms of the overall vibe of the two respective festivals, Music Midtown felt exciting and chaotic. Fans were excited for the return of live music despite a lineup that was deemed “mediocre.” However, the crowds were an issue if one prefers a more relaxed experience at a festival, especially at the headliners’ and bigger artists’ shows. At Shaky Knees, the vibe is more mellow, which fits the type of music it provides perfectly. “Music Midtown is probably my favorite one,” White concluded. “You get to see all of your friends and the environment is exciting,” These festivals are quite different in what they have to offer, but luckily Atlantans have the opportunity to easily attend both every fall and decide for themselves which one they find superior.
Juniors Brooke Brumfield, Katie Janko, and Camille Caton enjoy Music Midtown. the tours that were previously postponed. Instead, fans were met with slightly more outdated artists who have not released recent music, such as the Saturday choice between the Jonas Brothers or Maroon 5. At Shaky Knees, the music is usually less mainstream and more alternative, making it much more appealing to those with a different taste. On Friday, the highlights were Foo Fighters, Mac Demarco, and Dominic Fike. Saturday included Portugal The Man and Sunday showcased The Strokes and Phoebe Bridg-
ers. These indie rock artists also allowed for newer musicians to be showcased and not be overshadowed by a massive popstar headliner like Miley Cyrus. “Shaky Knees had a totally different lineup than Music Midtown,” White said. “The highlight for a lot of people was seeing Phoebe Bridgers.” In terms of accessibility, Music Midtown took place in the centrally located Piedmont Park, an open green space with a gorgeous city skyline. Public transportation was an option, as the Ansley and Piedmont Park
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Attending a music festival is a fantastic way to enjoy the performances of one’s favorite musical artists, and spend time outdoors with friends. Atlanta’s own Music Midtown and Shaky Knees festivals both occurred this fall, highly anticipated after a year off due to the pandemic. Pace students attended these events in great numbers, both of which had their strengths and weaknesses when it came down to which festival is ultimately the better option for each person’s personal preferences. Music Midtown occurred on Sep. 18 and 19 and hosted a star-studded lineup, the highlights of which were 21 Savage, Maroon 5 and the Jonas Brothers on Saturday and Megan Thee Stallion, Jack Harlow and Miley Cyrus on Sunday. “I especially liked seeing Miley Cyrus on Sunday night,” said senior Harper White, who attended both festivals. “The lineup was pretty good but could have been better.” Overall, the student sentiment concluded that this lineup proved to be worse than years past at Music Midtown, which has brought in performers like Billie Eilish, Travis Scott and Lorde. This could be due to the many artists who released new music during the pandemic and are embarking on tours, like Harry Styles, or finally going on
area had extremely high traffic on festival days. Shaky Knees was held in the lesser-known Central Park, located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, a slightly farther drive for the majority of Pace students. In terms of tickets, Shaky Knees was slightly more expensive, but also included an extra day, which Music Midtown did not. Music Midtown seemed to attract the majority of teenage Atlanta, and served as a social event for Pace students and high schoolers across the city. Far fewer Pace students attended Shaky Knees, and the festival attracted a slightly older demographic, who were probably more there for the music, rather than the social aspect, which is partly because the artists at Music Midtown are typically more well-known among teens.
Senior Harper White smiles for the camera at the O.A.R concert on Sunday Oct. 24 of the Shaky Knees Music Festival.
Sports
Vol. 47, Issue #2
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NCAA Alters Pay Policies, Pace Alum Benefits ary. While it applies to division one, two and three athletes, the more famous athletes are most likely to earn the most money from it because they participate in more endorsements every year. However, athletes of every level have used this to their advantage since it became a rule, and some have even been as creative to make clothing lines or nutrition snacks with their name. Pace alum Jayden Thomas is now a member of the Notre Dame football team and has been able to benefit from the new rules. His favorite part of the policy is that he can finally use his talent to earn money in a way he likes. “I love the fact that we as athletes can finally use our platform to create brand endorsements and promote brands that we love,” said Thomas. Although he is new to the NCAA rules as it is his first year playing, Jayden has already started to partner with companies to create endorsements. “I have done some endorsement deals already to promote my platform and start making money,” he said. So far, he has partnered with both It’s Just Wings chicken company and PSD Underwear to make ads on his social media accounts as a way to earn money. The new NCAA policies give
Photo: Jayden Thomas
On July 1, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) published a new list of policies about ways their student-athletes can earn money, and college athletes are now starting to take advantage of these new privileges. The problem of pay has been a long time issue in the NCAA as athletes argue that they should earn money for playing and training all year round for the college they represent. The NCAA held off this argument for many years, claiming that giving athletes direct salaries would make their league more like professional leagues because players would have the power to switch schools if they did not like their salary or go on strike until they receive a higher salary. However, the new policies meet in the middle by offering a way for athletes to earn money from endorsements, not a direct salary. Players have been able to participate in endorsements for a long time such as a famous
player in a TV commercial or on the cover of a video game. The big difference now is that they can directly benefit from participating in this instead of it benefiting their league. Before the new rules, any money received from endorsements by any player on any team was given to the NCAA league as a whole. All the money the NCAA received throughout the year was then divided among the different conferences based on which generated the most money that year. This means that the players did not receive any of the money they earned, and instead, it was given to their colleges and league. The new policy is called the NIL rule, and it means that any time a company uses an athlete’s name, image or likeness, they are allowed to receive the money directly. For example, if a company wants a famous player to be in one of their advertisements, the athlete will get the money they earned for being in the ad when before the NCAA league would have gotten it. It makes the pay issue fairer because it lets the athletes use the fame they earn by working hard and playing well in their sports to earn money because they are still not allowed to receive a sal-
Jayden Thomas (‘21), a Notre Dame football player endorses It’s Just Wings. athletes a reason to celebrate and a chance to earn some welldeserved money, and hopefully, more rules in the future will continue to benefit athletes as
they entertain so many fans around the world.
Hawks Have High Expectations Entering the 2021-2022 Season
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The Atlanta Hawks had a strong finish to the 2020 season, and there are high expectations for the upcoming one. The Hawks were able to maintain their entire starting lineup, including a re-signing of power forward John Collins. Small forward Deandre Hunter is back from injury and the Hawks drafted rookies, Jalen Johnson and Sharife Cooper. The Hawks paved their way into the 2020 postseason and shocked the world when they upset the Philadelphia 76ers, sending them to the Eastern
Conference Championship. The team, led by point guard Trae Young, defeated the 76ers in an eventful game seven which the Hawks won 103-96. Atlanta then took on 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks in the conference finals. The series went back and forth until game 3, when Young landed on a referee and injured his ankle. The Hawks ended up losing the series in six games. As free agency opened up, Hawks center John Collins was set to hit the market. Following media speculation as to whether or not Collins would re-sign with the Hawks, a deal was reached. According to ESPN’s Andrew Wojnarowski, Collins agreed to a five-year 125 million dollar contract that is believed to
Hawks players get ready to play.
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Hawks guard Sharife Cooper dribbles the ball.
have a player option for his fifth season. Aside from the re-signing of John Collins, management did not make any other big moves throughout the offseason. No major trades were made, and no other significant players were acquired. However, the retention of the team’s starting lineup from the 2020 season has created hopeful expectations for the future season. Atlanta drafted Jalen Johnson with the 20th pick in the 2021
draft. “Very good athlete and well-coordinated. Finishes above the rim with ease. Good speed and gets to the rim to finish with either hand. Slashes off the dribble and gets to the rim fairly easily. Thrives in transition as a leader and finisher … Good instincts and IQ,” said Derek Bast on nbadraft.net. It appears as if Johnson can function as a strong addition to the Hawks and make an instant impact on the team. The Hawks also drafted Atlanta-native Sharife Cooper
with the 48th pick out of Auburn. “Cooper is the draft’s best playmaker with speed, handles, shiftiness, passing skills and vision that suggest the assists will carry over. He needs to improve his shot, but Cooper will start create scoring opportunities by getting to the rim and drawing fouls,” said Jonathan Wasserman on Bleacher Report. Having added these two talented prospects, there is high expectations for Eastern Conference play and a push for the title.
Sports
October 29, 2021
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Water Polo Finishes Another Impressive Season
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The Knights wrapped up another season of water polo with a close loss to the number two seed, St. Pius Golden Lions, in the state tournament. Over the weekend, the team competed in four games, beating the Atlanta Public School team and Calhoun for the fourth time this year. Throughout the tournament, they dropped two games in the first and fourth round, both against the talented St. Pius squad. Before the tournament, the Knights played three tight games against a very physical Calhoun team. However, the Knights brought their best competition to the second round of the state
Senior Cameron Saini looks to clear the ball after making a key stop tournament, gaining a 20-9 advantage at the final buzzer. It was a close match in the first half as the Knights went into
the break only ahead by four goals. The defense held strong in the second half as the offense continued to put in goals. Senior
Cameron Saini and freshman Quinn Culpepper combined for 19 saves throughout the contest, while only letting in two goals in the second half. Junior Carter Freudenstein led the attack for the Knights putting in six goals and two assists, totaling eight points. Sophomore Avi Narula scored 7 goals. Moving on in the doubleelimination tournament, the water polo Knights dominated the Atlanta Public School squad. Sophomore Lane Canova, along with the rest of the defense, held their rival to only 10 goals in spite of the efforts from their nationally ranked player. Again, Narula showed out for his team, leading the scoring with nine total points, seven goals and two assists. Junior Barrett Hight and Freshman Reid Richardson also had brilliant offensive perfor-
mances, as the team survived and advanced with a final score of 19-10. The next day, Oct. 3, the Knights fell to Pius in their fourth and final round of the state tournament by only four goals. In his career finale, Saini tallied a total of 18 saves against the golden lions. “He has distinguished himself as the top goalie in Pace water polo history,” said Head Coach John Ague. At the end of the match, the score sat at 13-9 capping an extremely strong season for the Knights. With a final record of 14 wins with only five losses, the squad tied for the top spot in their division in the regular season. “In all, it was a very successful season,” said Freudenstein. “We broke the record for wins in a season, but I am specifically proud of how we came together as a team and played as one.”
Winter Sports Get Ready To Compete Soon Girls Swimming and Diving:
Boys Swimming and Diving:
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The boys swimming team enters the 2021-22 year returning some of their best swimmers. In the final state meet, Junior Carter Freudenstein placed fourth overall in the 200 IM and ninth overall in the 100 fly. Another Junior Barrett Hight had an impressive state performance placing ninth in the 100 breast and thirteenth in the 200 IM. Senior Sam Brooks and Sophomore Lane Canova placed as well. After coming in fifth at the state meet, the team has nine
Junior Barrett Hight, after placing in state last year, will be one of the team’s top swimmers this year. events planned before competing for the A-AAA meet. “We have a very strong group coming back thins year,” said Hight. “I think
Junior Marissa Sapre glides through the water. White graduated almost all of the starting five from the previous year including Madison Durr and Matthew Cleveland. However, there will be some amazing young talent wearing blue such as Kyle Greene (KJ) who holds offers from schools such as LSU, Clemson, and many more. Seniors Matthew Aronson and Josh Reed, a recent Cincinnati basketball commit, hope to lead their squad to another state title.
The girls basktball team takes the court under a new head coach, Coach Christal Caldwell. to make yet another appearance Girls Basketball: in the state tournament. The preThe girls basketball team comes vious year, the Knights achieved into the 2021-22 season looking an impressive 14-5 record. In
Wrestling: The team enters the Winter with most of their top wrestlers. The previous year, the squad made the state tournament as a team for the first time in 20 years. Senior Sam Howe comes into the season with high expectations, as he placed third in the state. Howe predicts incredible success individually and as a team. “I expect to place first in state,” he says. “Our team should make it back to the tournament once again and beat Lovett as a team.
we have the potetntial to succeed this season.” On the diving side, Jordan Lochran is looking to have a big season attempting to replicate the incredible success of the girls program. region play, the squad dominated rival Lovett School twice by a margin of ten and nine points. The girls finished around 50% in out-of-region play ultimately falling short to Chattanooga in the state tournament. “The bar has been set super high already this year,” said Junior Ella Berman. “We have played in games throughout the summer, trained in the fall, and feel ready for a big year.” This year they will take the court under Coach Christal Caldwell. It will be Christal’s first season with the Knights, as the expectations remain high for an incdredible winter.
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Photo: Fred Assaf The boys basktball team takes the court this winter attempting to win their third consequtive state title
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Boys Basketball:
The team opens this year with incredible pressure after a successful season last year. The program has been dominant in AA basketball, claiming the state title for two years in a row. Finishing with a record of 28-2, the Knights took a national presence competing in the 2021 Geico Showcase ultimately falling to boarding school powerhouse, Oak Hill. There will be a lot of new faces on the court, as Coach
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The aqua knights placed ninth overall in the state championship meet. Graduated seniors Amalie Little and Maggie Jenkins carried most of the weight placing in multiple events. However, Junior Marissa Sapre competed in two backstroke events, as she hopes to get to the final meet once again. This 2021
winter, the squad will be led by five seniors: Leah Favero, Marielle Frooman, Kate Grabowski, Raina Mosely and Anna Rosenbloum. On the diving side, Grabowski and Sophomore Ansley Freudenstein attempt to continue the incredible success of the program, as graduate and current Viriginia diver Lizzy Kaye won four consecutive titles.
Sam Howe aggressively pins his competition against the mat. Along with Howe, the team is led by eight other seniors: Xavior Agostino, Nile Bennett, Jude Black, George Blaha, Henry Leusink, Alex Mathias, Ben Schiffer, and Thomas Wells.
Along with the seniors, talented underclassman such as Junior William Cummings and Joe Shippen will take the mat for Coach Devin Billings.