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The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

Concessions and Victories: The world on November 9th

Concessions and Victories: The world on November 9th

Roselle Lovell-Smith ‘18 December 14, 2016

The results of the presidential election on November 8th came as a shock. Most sources predicted a Secretary Clinton win by a significant margin or had her winning the Electoral College while losing the...

Nancy Pelosi, America’s most embattled Democrat

Nancy Pelosi, America’s most embattled Democrat

Charlie Vrattos ’18, Columnist December 14, 2016

While much of recent political news has been speculation about the effects that a Donald Trump presidency will have on the Republican Party, perhaps just as important is the current battle being waged...

Playing with karmic fire: Abuse of seniority at Groton

Playing with karmic fire: Abuse of seniority at Groton

Macy Lipkin ’18 December 14, 2016

We see it most obviously in chapel, in the Dining Hall, in the Forum. It’s laced into our schedules, giving preference to older students in course selections. It finds its way into our social lives,...

Want to survive Groton’s winters? Chill out.

Want to survive Groton’s winters? Chill out.

Nina Norton ’18, Columnist December 14, 2016

You come back home for Thanksgiving break filled with relief: exams are over. The next time you’ll have to do work is the beginning of winter term. Slowly, the feeling of relief drains from your body...

After 229 years, it’s time to graduate from the Electoral College

After 229 years, it’s time to graduate from the Electoral College

Marianne Lu ‘19 December 14, 2016

The Electoral College is made up of 538 electors who cast votes to decide the President and Vice-President. This system was established in 1877, at a time when the federal government did not trust its...

My only regret is that I have but one can of spray paint

My only regret is that I have but one can of spray paint

October 21, 2016

Here’s a fun fact: a current United States presidential candidate has a warrant out for her arrest. To the disappointment of about fifty percent of Americans, I’m talking about Jill Stein, the Green...

Explosion in number of clubs: a good thing?

Explosion in number of clubs: a good thing?

October 21, 2016

A. Wei Over the past two years there has a been a drastic increase in the number of clubs at Groton. I’m not entirely sure what is to blame for this recent explosion in the number of clubs, but my personal...

And years to go before we sleep

And years to go before we sleep

October 21, 2016

It’s 10:30 at night after a long, busy Monday, and after check-in all you want to do is brush your teeth and crawl into bed. But you have an English essay due tomorrow—and you haven’t even started...

Not all those who roam are lost

Not all those who roam are lost

Lily Cratsley ’19 October 21, 2016

It is a Saturday night. The student center is full of dancing teens, dominated by the stench of hormones and sweat-soaked DIY muscle tees. Slowly, as the night progresses, groups break off and exit the...

Paper or Plastic?

Paper or Plastic?

Gus Vrattos ’19 October 7, 2016

  The recent change from disposable paper cups to reusable plastic cups has received some negative feedback since the switchover. Many reusable cups will be lost and will cause an annoying increase...

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