On a typical Saturday night, dances are characterized by flashing lights and the booming bass lines that are so prevalent in today’s music. The student center is roaring with contemporary dance music that we listen to everyday. So why, when … Read More
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Frozen Fenway – Spirit for Athletics Getting Cold
Frozen Fenway was a mixed bag. Our boys played well, but they lost, and the “rink” was pretty cool, but it was freezing. On top of all this the attendance from Groton students was low, especially when in comparison to … Read More
A Bus-y Vacation
First-hand experiences are always the most valuable, so I took the opportunity of my one-hour bus ride to write this article while experiencing the Buckingham Buses first-hand. While not the most generous with leg-room, the buses provide quite a comfortable … Read More
Too Much Fine Whine
“Ugh, I have three away games, one of which is at St. George’s; five major commitments, with two tests on Saturday; three club meetings; one quartet rehearsal; two Circle Voice articles; and zero free periods this week. I’m screwed.” “Yeah, … Read More
Sentiment about Specialization
Hung on the bulletin board in the boys locker-room is a letter from the University of Virginia lacrosse coach that states that he, as a coach and mentor, would rather have his athletes play football in the fall and be … Read More
Sexism at Groton
What are some of the worst names you can call a girl? Seriously, think about it. Write them down if you want. Now I want you to think about the worst things you can call a guy. I’m not going … Read More
An Unlikely Friendship
During the Meetings period on Monday, January 13, students gathered in the CPAC to hear Professor John Stauffer, a leading authority on anti-slavery, social protest movements and interracial friendship, speak about Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two nationally-acclaimed figures during … Read More
Exchange Students
Groton School Global Education is in charge of the exchange student program at Groton. Since the majority of Groton’s exchange students usually come from places that Groton has gone to for global education trips, the two programs work hand in … Read More
Grade Inflation
Inflation refers to an increase in the listed value of something while its real value stays the same. In economics, inflation exclusively refers to paper money, yet as today’s currency for the average student to sell his application to colleges … Read More
Sackett Wins Prize
On January 3rd Mr. Sackett earned official recognition for a lifetime of achievement and contribution in the field of archaeology. The lifetime achievement award, given to him by the Archaeological Institute of America, signals a monumental achievement in furthering our … Read More