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Learn to Help the Earth with Virtual Eco Week

Siri Nellutla ’23, Staff Writer

“What was the Earth’s warmest year on record?” Answer: 2016. In order to promote awareness for the protection of our ecosystem, the Student Environmental Association (SEA) is hosting an Eco Week from today to Friday, April 24. In past years, the community has conducted Eco Day, a day dedicated to serve the local community and educate ourselves on different aspects of the environment. Due to distance learning, Eco Day has been transformed into Eco Week; various clubs, like the Hotchkiss Political Union, Quizbowl, and Crafting Hands, will tailor their conversations and activities toward the environment.

Students Respond to Sanders Dropping out of the Democratic Primaries

Nithya Chundi ’23, Contributing Writer

On April 8, Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) announced his decision to end his presidential campaign and endorsed Democratic candidate Joe Biden. This leaves former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.

Newly Admitted Students Revisit Hotchkiss Virtually

Siri Nellutla ’23, Alex Cheng ’23, James Yae ’23, Staff Writers

Although separated by the COVID-19 pandemic, community members warmly welcomed newly admitted students virtually this year. While the formal programming started on Friday, March 27, the outreach was far more extensive, involving the help of current students and faculty.

Community Voices: Secluded Schooling

Alex Cheng ’23, Staff Writer

Features is starting a section of personal submissions, giving contributors the freedom to submit any personal vlogs, blogs, journal entries, poems, etc., relating to their lives off of the main campus.

How Do the Presidential Elections Work?

Alex Cheng ’23, Staff Writer

The 2020 presidential election is only a few months away, and U.S. citizens will find themselves casting a defining vote that will affect the future of the country. The U.S. presidential election is held through an electoral college system. This differs from a simple majority rule used by over half of the world’s democracies, including France and Mexico. Dr. Rachel Myers, director of diversity and inclusion, said, “It’s worth a ‘refresher’ about the difference between the popular vote and the Electoral College. We are a school community that is global and not just national. We shouldn’t assume that everyone in the community fully understands how the election process in the United States works.”

The Presidential Elections: A Way to Implement the Chicago Principles

Vivian Shi ’23 & Amelie Zhang ’23, Staff Writers

In our school’s diverse community, political disagreement is inevitable, and so is the potential domination of some voices over others. The Council on Diversity and Inclusion, along with other students and faculty members, plan to implement the Chicago Principles to support open discourse before the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.

COVID-19 and the US Stock Market: How Investors Can Capitalize

Armaan Haji ’23, Contributing Writer

“Coronavirus: … Dow, S&P 500 in Worst Day since 1987,” “Worst First: Dow Jones Industrial Average On Pace For Deepest Q1 Loss in History as End of Quarter Looms,” and “Dow and US stocks plunge again: March 16, 2020,” are just a few of the headlines that have surfaced since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. Many investors have been “panic-selling” their stocks, production chains from China have been broken up due to the outbreak in Wuhan, and many brick-and-mortar stores have been temporarily closed as the virus spreads around the world, causing health and economic crises. While there are many economic worries that arise from the crisis, savvy investors may be able to emerge intact or even improve their position.

The Silver Lining of the COVID-19 Cloud

Ben Dao ’22, Contributing Writer

First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge that the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the worst things that has happened in years. Thousands have died, many industries have closed, companies have filed for bankruptcy, and like our dear Hotchkiss, almost all schools are closed. Ahead are still times of uncertainty and danger, as governments spend billions (or in some cases, trillions) on bail out packages and aid. With the situation still looking bad, it is understandable for people to experience stress and panic. But as the wise Forrest Gump of Green Bowl, Alabama said, “It happens.” No matter how desperate the current situation may seem, it is actually filled to the brim with opportunities.

How Have Art Classes Adapted to COVID-19?

Emily Hellqvist ’23, Contributing Writer

How are students rehearsing for orchestra over Zoom? How will theatre classes perform? Teachers from the visual and performing arts department have been working to make sure art remains a significant part of the curriculum despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Artist of the Issue: Dom Bellido ’20

Yihan Ding ’22 and Stephanie Ge ’22, Arts Editors

The ink. board will hold a virtual poetry reading in Chapel on Thursday, April 23. The Arts Editors interviewed Dom Bellido ’20, one of the board members of ink, about his experience with poetry and creative writing. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

Personal History Column: (Just) Two More Historical Instances of Impossible Stupidity

Cooper Roh '22, Contributing Writer

After the Japanese Navy attacked the Russian Pacific Fleet in 1904, Tsar Nicholas II decided to dispatch the Russian Baltic Fleet to their aid. To put it politely, the subsequent 18,000-mile voyage was more disastrous and achingly stupider than this article can do justice, but their crowning moment of stupidity came right after setting sail from St. Petersburg and entering the North Sea.

Coach’s Corner: Coach D’Ambrosio

Carrie Cao ’23, Staff Writer

Coach Andrew D’Ambrosio, head coach of the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team, joined the school in 2017; he also serves as the dean of the Class of 2022 and instructor in history, philosophy, and religion. Mitchell Riley ’22 said, “Coach D’Ambrosio is so knowledgeable and expressively passionate about the game of lacrosse. In the past few years, he has begun to revitalize lacrosse at Hotchkiss with his dedication to our program. He asks all of us to buy-in to our culture, as he does the same. He’s a great leader for all of us, as players and as young men. He always has open ears for his players and is there to guide us through any obstacles we may face.”

Staying Active at Home with Coach Quinn

Anne Sappenfield ’21, Contributing Writer

Although binging food and staying in bed all day may be an easy pattern to fall into during quarantine, it is important not to let your physical health deteriorate. Many students have grown accustomed to staying fit from playing team sports, so planning at-home, individual fitness routines may be a challenge. However, Coach and Trainer Brodie Quinn ’10, director of athletic performance and fitness, is here to help, with accessible online resources and recommendations to make fitness while social distancing simple and engaging.

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