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June 1, 2013
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Golf Team Off to a Hot Start
By: Nick Serratelli ‘14
After a great season last year,
the golf team has once again hit the
ground running in 2013. The team is
undefeated in matches and has had a
couple of impressive top-5 finishes
in big tournaments.
Seniors Kevin Godart, Frank
Szucs, and Justin Barnish lead the
Delbarton squad this year. The rest
of the team is comprised of juniors Ty Zebrowski, Austin Gobbo,
Will Pagano, and sophomore Will
Voetsch.
In the Garden State Cup near
Atlantic City, the varsity team placed
third among the top teams in the
state. Will Voetsch ’15 shot the lowest round for Delbarton with a 75,
tying a few others for second in the
tournament.
Although the team is not considered the favorite to win the Tournament of Champions this year, they
have proven that they still pose a
threat to win the state title.
Recently, they played in the Blue
Devil Invitational where they played
12 holes. They managed to place
second, behind only Bergen Catholic, a top-ranked team.
In mid-April, the team was
Co-captain Kevin Godart ’13
expressed high expectations for the
ranked third in the state behind
Christian Brothers Academy (CBA)
and Bergen Catholic.
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Shakespeare Theatre Visits Delbarton
By: Tommy Cusano ‘14
On the morning of April 8,
2013, a collection of sophomores,
juniors, and seniors filed into the
Fine Arts Center Auditorium for a
special—no, very special—viewing
of the Shakespeare Theatre of New
Jersey’s production of Romeo and
Juliet. The result was a transcendent
experience of powerful, theatre-inspired euphoria never before experienced within the walls of the FAC.
Although merely performing an
abridged version of Shakespeare’s
famous work, the actors delivered
their lines with such unblemished
perfection that they seemed to create a utopian paradise of infinite
harmony rather than a collection
of melodramatic scenes driven by
sixteenth century gibberish.
Each of the characters was
remarkably vivid and defined, save
one gender-ambiguous girl that awkwardly stalked Romeo and his fellow
Montagues throughout the play.
instrumental to the plot. I felt a connection to her on a deeper level than
Even this woman’s intermittent
hiccups and androgynous hairstyle,
however, did win the approval of
a few audience members: “She was
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Vol. 73, No. 6
Mainstream Media
By: Kevin Pierce ‘13
In today’s society, the media
plays a critical role in almost every
aspect of our lives. Almost all of the
information we consume – from the
latest MLB trade rumors to details
about Lindsay Lohan’s most recent
DUI – is filtered through the media
before it gets to us.
Mainstream media also provides us with information regarding tragedies such as the Boston
Marathon bombing and the Sandy
Hook Elementary School shooting.
While this constant news stream has
definitely changed the world, not all
of its effects are positive.
When the Boston bombing took
place on Monday April 15th, major
news stations devoted all of their
resources to coverage of the Boston
incident until the second suspect,
Dzhokar Tsarnaev, was in custody
Friday night.
Many news stations barely even
mentioned the Texas fertilizer plant
“Many news stations
barely even mentioned
the Texas fertilizer
plant explosion, which
resulted in fourteen fatalities.”
explosion, which resulted in fourteen fatalities. Instead, news stations
seemed to release new “BREAKING” information about the Boston
suspects every few minutes. Rather
than report the Texas disaster, the
media chose to fill up as much time
as it could essentially rephrasing the
same Boston updates.
It is disappointing that the media
did not attempt to find the owner of
the Texas fertilizer plant and forwent interviews with employees of
the plant, instead chosing to interview teenagers who were asked to
analyze Dzhokar Tsarnaev’s pubescent behavior from years ago.
I understand the enormous
significance of the Boston tragedy,
but that should not be an excuse
to neglect giving other stories the
attention they deserve. The media
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Editors-in-Chief
Faculty Advisors
Kevin Pierce ‘13
Timothy Welman ‘14
Delbarton Life
Mrs. Loveday
Mr. Guevarez
News
Opinions
Paul Shuler ‘15
Gregory Kacergis ‘15
John Masella ‘13
Arts
Visions and Voices
Sports
Tommy Cusano ‘14
Will Nixon ‘15
Will Agathis ‘14
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A Letter from the Editors
For the past six years, Delbarton has defined my life. There’s no doubt that I’m excited to graduate with my classmates, but
it’s also going to be extremely hard for me to leave the place that has been my home for over half a decade. Delbarton is the place
where I have made friends and built relationships that will last a lifetime.
I think that acting as Editor-in-Chief of the Courier is a perfect representation of the “Delbarton Experience”. I eagerly ac-
cepted the position without any knowledge of what it would entail. The work required was overwhelming at first, but like many other
Delbarton students, I had to adapt and learn quickly.
The experience of diving headfirst into managing the Courier has taught me so much about myself. If there’s one thing that
every Delbarton student should take advantage of, it’s the opportunity to try an activity that they’re interested in, but have never participated in before.
The lessons you learn at Delbarton do not end when high school does –they last forever. My advice to all of you is to make
the most of your time at Delbarton, because it’ll be over before you know it.
Despite the fact that the Class of 2013 will not be attending classes or playing athletics at Delbarton next year, we will still be
part of the Delbarton community. Wherever our lives take us, Delbarton will always welcome us back with open arms.
Kevin Pierce ‘13
National Hockey League Realignment
By: Will Agathis ‘14
It was just a few months ago
that people speculated the end of
the National Hockey League, with
valid reason. After all, the NHL was
experiencing its second lockout in
the past nine years and was coming
off one of the least watched Stanley
Cup Finals of the past decade.
With so many competitive hockey leagues, namely the American
Hockey League and ECHL (formerly known as the East Coast Hockey
League), it seemed as though it was
the beginning of the end for Commissioner Gary Bettman and Co.
Fortunately for millions of
hockey fans, the National Hockey
League’s Players Association (NHLPA) and owners were able to settle
their differences. Instead of plummeting, the NHL now sees some of
its best television ratings.
The NHL is thriving so much
that word has leaked that Gary Bettman may try to increase the hockey
market by adding two expansion
teams.
The first team, according to
most reports, would be stationed in
Seattle, and would play in the arena
that Chris Hansen wants to build.
The proposed stadium would feature
green seats for the fans. The location
of the other new NHL franchise is
currently up for grabs.
The question is if the NHL
should expand. On one hand, there
is a very high market projected in
Seattle, Quebec, and Hartford, but
does that warrant adding two new
teams to the League?
Furthermore, in Bettman’s
defense, division equality could be
restored with four divisions featuring
eight teams each.
On the other hand, an NHL
Expansion Draft would be incred-
ibly unfair (and almost ridiculous
enough to be put in a video game).
The rules of the last Expansion
Draft (of 2000) were that each team
could protect either (a) one goalie,
five defensemen, and nine forwards
or (b) two goalies, three defensemen, and seven forwards.
Depending on the package a
team chose, there were multiple icetime requirements. All other players,
though, were subject to leave in the
Draft.
This would be very exciting for
the NHL fan base, but it would be
very unsettling for various teams;
the organizations would be able to
save a few of their players while
anybody else could leave without
compensation.
In addition to the Draft being
unfair, the idea of expansion is extremely impractical. Why create new
teams when there are some clearly
on the brink of going bankrupt?
There are teams that would
definitely benefit from relocation,
namely the Phoenix Coyotes (who
are currently owned by the NHL
and have not undergone recent talks
with any buyer) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (who performed
admirably this season yet still have a
nonexistent fan base).
The idea of an Expansion Draft
at this point in time is ridiculous;
the amount of work involved in an
NHL expansion is unfathomable.
In addition, no team wants to think
about losing their coveted prospects
or star veterans because the NHL
says they have to give them up.
The NHL can relocate the Phoenix Coyotes to Seattle and send the
Columbus Blue Jackets to Quebec,
but it cannot justly deprive teams of
building a dynasty because it seeks
financial gain.
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Delbarton Life
Who is Mr. Brown?
By: Justin Hsieh ‘15
Kevin Brown is one of Delbarton’s newest teachers and track
coaches. Fresh out of college and
eager to educate Delbarton students,
Mr. Brown is poised to take on the
world – starting with Delbarton
School.
Mr. Brown is a New Jersey native
and a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College (Class of 2012). Even
while a student, he helped out his
struggling classmates in the college’s
writing center, assisting them with
informative and entertaining tales
such as The Adventures of Erol, the
Writing Center Knight (a full copy of
the text can be read found online).
In addition, he serves the local
community by being a writing skills
instructor in the Morris County
Prison.
From a young age, Mr. Brown
knew he wanted to be a teacher
because educating others has always
been one of his passions. His love
of literature revealed itself after he
read a novel titled The Sword of Shannara, a Tolkienesque tale of heroes,
fantasy, and magic.
This love of the English language continued with Mr. Brown
through high school and into college, where it brought him into a
grand adventure in Europe. The trip
centered around studying English
at the University of Edinburgh in
Scotland, which he likened to “a
romantic grand tour of Europe,
reminiscent of the journeys that
many young Englishmen would take
on the way to adulthood.”
He vividly recalls the grandeur of
the Cologne Cathedral in Germany,
one of the many highlights of his
tour, which poet and author W.E.B.
Dubois likened to a “magnificent
forest of stone.”
As an aspiring author and poet,
Mr. Brown plans on eventually writing his own novel. However, he has
remained scant on details for fears
of being censored by Mr. Pillette.
So far in his career, Mr. Brown
has written a few poems that will
be published in a literary magazine
later this spring. When asked what
he would be do if he were not an
English teacher, Mr. Brown gave a
vivid response:
“The scene. Island. Off the
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Who is Mr. Buckley?
By: Alex Baumann ‘15
Who is 25% math teacher, 25%
role model, 25% lacrosse coach,
25% financier extraordinaire, and
100% high-roller bro? It’s Algebra II
teacher, Chris Buckley, of course.
Born in Washington D.C., Mr.
Buckley spent his early years living
on the outskirts of the city. Though
not Hispanic himself, Buckley soon
became proficient in Spanish during
his time at Oyster Bilingual School.
Courtesy of the Archway
Courtesy of the Archway
Scottish coast. Thatched roof. Moss.
Three rooms. One a sitting room
kitchen. One a study. The last a
modest but well decorated bedroom.
A Scottie named Angus pouting
cutely in the corner cornered up. I
would be writing. Just down the lane
would be a well appointed pub with
spirits and well appointed locals.”
Be it on the track or in the
classroom, Kevin Brown is sure to
inspire Delbarton students for years
to come.
For high school, he attended Saint
Albans School in the nation’s capital.
Growing up, Mr. Buckley always
enjoyed playing sports. When asked
what he wanted to be when he grew
up, he responded with, “…Astronaut.” Even into his university years
at Bates College, he still mulled the
possibility of space travel.
However, in his studies at Bates,
Mr. Buckley realized that he enjoyed
the mathematical aspect of his pursuits, so he decided to study applied
mathematics. Now, having earned
his Series 7 and Series 63, Mr. Buckley utilizes his applied math skills in
finance and in his teaching structure.
Mr. Buckley began his financial
career with accounting in Los Angeles at the Groundlings, an improvisation theater. There, he watched
productions that featured comedy
greats such as Will Ferrell, Chris
Kattan, and Maya Rudolph. In L.A.,
Buckley experienced various escapades including dance battling local
gangs…a story for another day.
Five years ago, Buckley moved
to New York City. He has always
been drawn to urban areas due to
their high energy and complete accessibility. Want to hear a story of
dedication? Mr. Buckley commuted
to Delbarton every day from Penn
Station in Manhattan. Boom.
Buckley’s favorite thing about
Delbarton was the tremendous
sense of community amongst everyone. Brotherhood is a frequently
used term here, but it truly shows,
even to the new teachers at the
school.
Some of Mr. Buckley’s wise
words to live by: “Do good and
good will come to you.” Mr. Buckley was certainly a welcome addition to Delbarton, as evidenced by
the adoration he received from his
students. His unbelievable stories
with poignant messages will stick
with his students the rest of their
lives. A great teacher and an even
better man, Mr. Chris Buckley has
undoubtedly changed his students’
lives for the better.
Though he may be leaving, we
will all remember him with fond
memories; his contributions to the
Delbarton experience were unforgettable even though his stay was
short.
What Clubs You Should Consider Next Year
By: Will Nixon ‘15
Delbarton has always been
known for high levels of participation: community service, athletics,
and arts involve almost everyone
on campus. But, in case you still
needed some other way to spend
your M-Block, several enterprising
sophomores have founded a few
new clubs. You may have noticed
the calls for members in the announcements, and these clubs are
now flourishing.
John Sangimino ’15, a member
of the Culinary and Book Clubs,
talked about the process of starting
a new organization. Students with
an idea must see Mr. Ruebling to
present their vision. If Mr. Ruebling
thinks an idea warrants interest, he
gives the student an official club application.
Clubs also require a faculty sponsor, so students must find a teacher
who supports this idea. After approval of the application, students
are free to operate their clubs as
they wish, within reason.
Alex Reed ‘15 founded the Culinary Club, which is sponsored by
Mr. Del Guercio. He described the
growing foodie culture permeating
our society and the increase of interest in shows like Top Chef or Hell’s
Kitchen as motivation to start the
specialty club.
Reed said, “We teach culinary
skills in the hope that students will
enjoy making fresh and healthy
foods, while possibly exposing
students who were not originally
interested in the culinary arts to a
new interest.” The club has already
provided smoothies and bites of
gourmet food at lunch, as well as
providing paninis for other groups
including the French Club.
The first meeting of the Culinary
Club was packed, just like that of
the Ping-Pong Club. Although the
Ping-Pong Club was covered in an
earlier issue, the club is returning
after a winter hiatus. New tables and
equipment will be coming in for
next year, and a charity tournament
is in the works for the end of the
year, as well as some surprises. Brian
Monaghan ’15 was excited about the
upcoming weeks, “[It was] overall a
great winter season and the club has
big plans for the end of the year.”
The final new club to hit the daily
announcements is the Delbarton
Literary Society, founded by Phil
Baumann ’15. “After hearing about
the Culinary Club, I was inspired
to start my own club,” he said, “We
gathered some students together
to share ideas and opinions about
popular books.” The club is off to
a thrilling start, engaging in George
R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy yarn, A
Game of Thrones.
While Delbarton students have
been assigned many labels, one
could never claim a lack of ambition or participation. Look forward
to seeing and hearing more from
these rookie organizations as this
year comes to a close and two new
grades join the school next fall.
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42: How One Man Changed Pro Sports
By: Paul Shuler ‘15
tion that Boseman displays – persevering when almost everyone in
the ballpark (even some of his own
teammates) want him to fail – is awe
inspiring.
Harrison Ford plays the daring
owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers,
Branch Rickey. Ford delivers his
best performance in years, one that
is sure to garner Oscar buzz come
next March. Ford stands out as a
shining knight among the racist
atmosphere in baseball and America
in the 1940s. He portrays a man who
could care less about a man’s skin
color as long as he gives his all on
the field.
Nicole Beharie plays Jackie’s wife,
Rachel Robinson. Beharie is stunning in every scene as the calming
influence in Jackie’s life. She is there
for him every step of the way and
through every hardship he faces.
42 is a must see, not just for
baseball fans and history buffs, but
rather for all Americans.
It is truly amazing to see the
effort people took just to prohibit
an African American from playing
in the MLB. In addition, it is just as
astounding to see how Jackie had to
conquer his inner emotions to be, as
Branch Rickey said, “a player with
the guts not to fight back.”
What comes to mind when
someone uses the term “American
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Hero”? Many think of notable historic figures such as George WashI could ever have conceived of,”
ington or Neil Armstrong. A present
said Johnny Tamburro ’14. “Even
day example may be the members
though she had no lines.”
of Navy Seal Team Six who fought
John Sciales ’14 reminisced on
bravely during the raid of Osama
his experience during the show as a
Bin Laden’s compound.
whole: “Waves of pleasure pulsed
Among sports figures, people
through my body as I watched the
performers onstage. I left the theater may be quick to point out athletes
such as Adrian Peterson or Derek
in a daze, shaken but satisfied.”
Jeter. However, none of Peterson
The Nurse drew a special
or Jeter’s records or achievements
amount of attention: Her sassy
would have ever been possible
quips and periodic shrieks evoked
without the actions of by Jackie
fits of uproarious laughter so freRobinson.
quent that they were almost con42 was directed by Brian Helstant.
geland and chronicles Jackie Robinson’s actions breaking baseball’s
color barrier as he transitioned from
the Negro League to the Brooklyn
Dodgers.
The film itself is breathtaking,
primarily because of how well it is
acted.
Chadwick Boseman stars as
Courtesy of Ms. Richardson
Jackie Robinson. The relatively little
In the question and answer
known actor portrays Robinson
period that followed the play, the ac- phenomenally. Not only are the two
tress who played the Nurse removed men almost identical, but the emoChadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson Courtesy of www.joblo.com
her bonnet to reveal a shocking crop
of bright red hair. A gasp swept the
audience. She introduced herself as
Christy Richardson.
to do with each other.
Christy also dropped hints that
in transition. We, in turn, are left
By: Johnny Tamburro ‘14
Basically, Paramore are at their
she may, in fact, be a magnificently
with an album that is a hodge-podge
best when they’re loud and boisterdesigned robot manufactured to
The self-titled “Paramore” is
of vague musical ideas. Some work
flawlessly perform Shakespearean
actually the band’s fourth album,
well and others fail spectacularly, but ous. The closest they get on this
roles. Although she confirmed noth- however it feels about as new and
none of them come close to match- album is “Grow Up”, which sounds
ing specifically, she mentioned that
unfamiliar as one could imagine.
ing the sound that they used to have. more like a Miley Cyrus song. That
is kind of depressing in and of
she could easily memorize ShakeThe band recently restructured its
The immediate impression I respeare’s dense writing and recite his
lineup with the departure of two
ceived during my first listen through itself.
The strange thing is that the
lines almost subconsciously. This
members.
the album was that Paramore has
album
is split into sections; there are
admission sent a wave of murmurs
By losing a guitarist and a drum- lost its sound. The album contains
throughout the audience.
mer, Paramore has lost what had
no punk and very little punch. Lead- three acoustic interludes throughout
the album that seem to separate it
“Come to think of it, I do
effectively defined their sound
ing lady Hayley Williams spends
remember noticing an odd, vacant
throughout their earlier albums.
more time crooning into her micro- into movements. However, there
isn’t any sort of concrete continuity
look in her eyes during the show.
Their album “Riot!” went platinum, phone than belting out high notes
It was as if she was plumbing the
so one would expect they would
– one of the highlights of the band’s in the musical styles presented.
All of this doesn’t necessarily
depths of my soul, telling me with
stick with the formula that made
past sound.
mean
that the album is devoid of
a wordless glance that she knew my
them great – a kind of toned down
Upon repeated listening though,
positives. The lyrics for most of
deepest secrets. Very scary,” noted
punk that was widely accessible and I could refine my description. They
the songs are excellent; “Grow Up”
Austin Crann ’13. “Now I realize
easy to listen to. It was simple, it
have really lost their sound. There
and “Ain’t it Fun” deal with the difthat she was just a robot all along. I
was consistent, and (as the numbers are no musical themes to unite this
regret wiping my hard drive without show), it worked.
album, and the songs themselves are ficulties of living as a young adult,
and also happen to be the only two
figuring out the details.”
“Paramore”, on the other hand,
a completely mixed bag. It’s hard to
songs on the album that I liked.
The human actors displayed an
is kind of a mess. Similarly to Cold- review an album as a whole when
However, the negatives certainly
admirable level of commitment to
play or Incubus, Paramore is a band the songs themselves have so little
outweigh the positives on this one.
their craft. Clearly these were people
Most bands name their debut
that lived and breathed theatre. As
album
after themselves. I think that
Will Nixon ’15 put it, “They and
“Paramore” fits this description,
their dedication to acting embodied
despite being the band’s 4th album.
Shakespeare’s famous words: ‘The
With a new lineup, a new sound,
entire earth’s a performance.’ [paraand a new direction, Paramore has
phrased]”.
abandoned their past success and
In short, the visiting actors deventures into a new era. I’m not sure
livered a truly breathtaking perforwhether this will be a good thing
mance that will rest in the memories
or not, but with this album, they’re
of those lucky enough to witness
Hayley Williams looking surprised Courtesy of www.ncmusicfactory.com certainly off to a poor start.
the play for decades.
Album Review: Paramore
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Margaret Thatcher:
The Iron Lady
By: Nick Russoniello ‘14
Whether you love her, hate her,
or don’t even know who she was,
Margaret Thatcher is somebody
who deserves to be remembered.
While the United States still awaits
the first female to enter the Oval
Office, Great Britain broke the
gender barrier long ago. In a time
of deep economic crisis, Thatcher
was elected to the position of Prime
Minister of the United Kingdom.
Despite being the daughter of
a grocery store owner, Thatcher
earned a scholarship from the prestigious Oxford University, a pioneering achievement on its own. After
college, Thatcher became enthralled
by public service, and upon rising
through the ranks, became a major
British politician in the mid-1970s.
Thatcher was elected to be Prime
Minister in 1979. Soon after, while
dealing with a struggling British
economy and rising unemployment,
Thatcher found herself at the helm
of the British government after Britain became tangled in the Falklands
War.
Thatcher’s unwavering commitment to the war demonstrated her
leadership and gained the trust of
many British constituents.
After successfully defending the
Falkland Islands, which combined
are about the size of Delaware,
Thatcher’s attention turned to quelling miner’s strikes, which threatened
to rob Great Britain of one of its
main power sources.
Another major obstacle that
Thatcher faced, and ultimately
conquered, was the Cold War. Along
with trusted friend and ally Ronald
Reagan, Thatcher helped defeat
communist Soviet Russia, and dissipated concerns of a nuclear-war.
Over the course of her time in
office, Thatcher, like Reagan, was a
strong proponent of deregulation
in order to stimulate the economy.
Also, Thatcher wanted to privatize
as many state-owned companies as
possible. Thatcher was known to
never compromise, especially with
the power-hungry unions that she
dealt with.
Simply put, Margaret Thatcher
was not only a pioneer for women
in Great Britain, but for woman
all over the world. At a time when
her country faced many obstacles,
Thatcher overcame near-impossible
odds and served in one of the most
historic and famous political positions in the world.
While some may disagree with
some of her past policies, everyone
should respect Margaret Thatcher
and, at the very least, credit her with
being a courageous pioneer looking
to help her country.
NEWS
Monumental Article
life. The Taos Plateau is best known
for an 800-foot gorge and extinct
volcanoes.
I visited Gettysburg over spring
The Harriet Tubman Underbreak and was astounded by how
ground Railroad National Monurich with history it is; and really how ment located in Maryland will honor
all of our country is. For a relatively the life of the most famous conducyoung country, there is a lot to look tor of the Underground Railroad,
back at. We are guided on this search who was responsible for helping
by the numerous places dedicated to slaves escape to freedom.
preserving and explaining what hapIn Wilberforce, Ohio, the Charles
pened on influential dates.
Young Buffalo Soldiers National
Under the Antiquities Act of
Monument will restore the home
1906, national monuments can be
of Charles Young, who lived from
designated directly by the president
1864-1922, a graduate from West
without congressional approval.
Point and a Colonel in the army.
President Obama recently signed
An archipelago of extraordinary
proclamations establishing five new natural beauty exists in WashingBy: Greg Kacergis ‘15
Joe Biden is ready for business national monuments that celebrate
our nation’s rich history and heritage, located in the states of Delaware, New Mexico, Maryland, Ohio,
and Washington.
Ironically, Delaware is known as
the First State, but is now the last
state to get its own National Park
system. Its monument will be called
the First State National Monument
and will tell the story of the Dutch,
Swedish, Finnish, and English settlements in the early colony, as well as
the state’s role as the first to ratify
the Constitution.
In New Mexico, the president
designated the Rio Grande del
Norte National Monument. The
surrounding area has spectacular
landscapes that provide space for
recreational activities such as rafting,
fishing, and hiking, in addition to
habitats for various birds and wild-
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ton, known now as the San Juan
Islands National Monument. The
450 islands provide a home for bald
eagles, orca whales, seals, and numerous rare species. There are also
historic lighthouses and, going back
further, fossils from over 10,000
years ago.
All five states expect to benefit
from the President’s decision – not
only from the benefit of education, but to encourage tourism and
boost local businesses. As President
Obama said, “By designating these
national monuments today, we will
ensure that they will continue to inspire and be enjoyed by generations
of Americans to come.”
Part of being American is understanding what makes our country
great today, and to know that we
must look to what made it great in
the past.
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Health Care
Both Sides of the
ObamaCare Debate
By: Mark Bufanio ‘15
Though resolved by the Supreme
Court, many people still argue over
health care and the Affordable Care
Act. People argue over constitutionality, feasibility, and productivity.
Each side has its argument as to why
or why not the Affordable Care Act
would work, but it seems that it will
take years to determine the level of
success of ObamaCare.
There are many topics that
those in favor bring up, particularly
expenses. Elizabeth Carpenter of
the New America Foundation reports that by improving health care
systems and providing care to those
who previously could not afford it,
the United States will see a $207 billion decrease in economic cost due
to augmented public wellbeing.
Simply put, providing care to
people in need will limit the amount
of care that they receive in the
future. Thus, money is saved in the
long run.
Furthermore, according to Kaiser Family Foundation Reports for
2012, the Affordable Care Act could
potentially save the average American family up to $4,250 annually.
These benefits are very appealing at face value, but rely on a lot of
other things to fall into place. Each
of these is predicated on the fact
that Americans would actually get
the promised care.
With more people flooding into
the system, particularly in government-run programs such as Medicaid, the wait times for simple care
will increase radically.
This phenomenon is visible in
countries such as Canada, which saw
wait times increase after the institution of the Canada Health Act of
1984. As the United States moves
closer to a single-sponsor system,
our wait times will begin to increase.
Spending to fund Medicare
would increase as much as 9% by
2050, a rate higher than any other
form of government spending. With
the Baby-Boom Generation entering
the age of retirement, the number
of people on Medicare will only
increase.
Thus, as the United States
becomes more of a single-sponsor
system, we will see results similar
to those of Canada and the UK.
Though there is much room for
discussion of the ultimate impacts
of the Affordable Care Act, it is too
early to determine whether or not
the Affordable Care Act will serve
to benefit or hurt America.
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OpinionS
Should NCAA Athletes Get Paid?
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By: Sheamus Craugh ‘14
NCAA sports have long been
a central part of the average man’s
life. From ten-year-olds dreaming
of playing on the gridiron in Baton
Rouge to the overweight, middleaged man reliving his glory days, college athletics will always be a staple
of American life.
The prevalence of NCAA sports
in our society is unquestionable
when we consider the numbers.
NCAA football and basketball alone
generate annual revenue in excess of
$6 billion.
The average salary for a public university football coach is $2
million. Some basketball coaches’
annual salaries exceed $4 million.
There are assistant coaches earning
over a million dollars, although the
average remains in the hundreds of
thousands.
But there is so much more to this
billion-dollar industry. Sports journalist Robert Lipsyte wrote, “The
true madness of March is the millions of dollars—generated by the
kids who touch the ball—that goes
mostly to the advertising hustlers,
television suits, arena operators,
concession hawkers, athletic gear
manufacturers and retailers, university administrators, coaches and
sports media noisemakers.”
Yet, without the student-athletes,
the NCAA would not exist. In turn,
there is a question that will always
arise when taking these statistics
into consideration -should college
athletes be paid?
No, despite the enormous revenue that NCAA student-athletes
generate, they should not be paid.
Here’s why. Student athletes receive
a four-year college education for
free. Nowadays, the college application process is so competitive
that it should be payment enough
for athletes to be accepted to their
respective schools.
Moreover, athletes receive much
more in addition to a free ride to
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institutions of the highest level
of academia. They have a wealth
of opportunity at their fingertips.
Concerts, lectures, theater productions, movies, fitness facilities, and a
plethora of clubs are all part of the
quintessential university experience.
Furthermore, NCAA athletes
receive even more in the form of
sneakers, uniforms, warm-ups and
all-expense-paid travel. Not to mention that college athletes are mentored by some of the best coaches
in the world.
When athletes sign their letters
of intent, they’re fully aware of the
role they will play. All they have to
do is perform decently in school
and play their sport and accept their
celebrity status on campus.
Finally, the concept of the
payment of college athletes poses
many more questions than it does
answers. How much should they get
paid? What should determine their
salary? What if an athlete sustains
an injury? What about colleges and
sports that don’t make millions of
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What’s Next For North Korea?
By: Kevin Chen ‘15
In recent weeks, tension between North Korea and the United
States has increased. In December
of 2012, North Korea successfully
launched a rocket which allegedly
put a “weather satellite” into orbit.
In February of 2013, North Korea
demonstrated its nuclear capabilities by detonating a nuclear weapon
underground.
With all of North Korea’s recent
armaments and threats, it may seem
as if we are on the brink of World
War III. According to some analysts,
however, that conclusion may be
more farfetched than you think.
There has always been tension
surrounding North Korea and the
United States. Dating back to 1950,
the North Koreans fought against
the South Koreans who were supported by the United Nations in the
Korean War.
On July 27th, 1953, North Korea
signed the Armistice Agreement,
which ended the bloodshed of the
Korean War, but technically not the
war itself. Recently, North Korea
nullified the armistice with Seoul
and stirred up tension between the
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the North Korean Regime.
With the death of Kim Jong
Il, Kim Jong Un feels as if he has
something to prove to his people.
He doesn’t want to be seen as a
weak leader, so he deems it necessary to take action against the
United States and South Korea.
Angered by U.S. sanctions and
South Korean military drills being conducted in the region, North
Korea has drastically intensified the
conflict in recent weeks. In March,
North Korea threatened to launch a
preemptive nuclear strike against the
U.S. and South Korea. North Korea
has effectively increased hatred of
the U.S. within its borders by spreading propaganda throughout the
country,
In response, the U.S. has already
appointed the North American
Aerospace Defense Command to
monitor the North Koreans via satellite. In addition, Navy destroyers
have been deployed to positions best
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further from the truth is alarming to
say the least.
The New York Post’s mistakes
were even worse. The Post falsely
reported that twelve people were
killed in the incident, that a Saudi
man was a suspect in custody, and
released a front page picture of
two innocent marathon spectators,
claiming they were responsible for
the bombing.
Although both CNN and the
New York Post have received some
criticism, people will soon forget
their mistakes. News corporations
will continue to report whatever
they want, because they do not have
any incentive to change.
borders.
But why is North Korea taking
action now? Well, ever since the Korean War, North Korea has feared
that the United States will destroy
Mainstream Media
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let stories such as the Texas disaster
fall through the cracks, and in doing
so failed their responsibility to the
American people.
To make it worse, many news
outlets repeatedly presented false
information about the Boston
catastrophe. CNN reported that
the suspect was in custody, but later
admitted that a suspect had not yet
even been named.
The fact that one of the world’s
most prominent news sources could
release such bold information, only
to later admit that it could not be
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SPORTS
The Delbarton Courier
Review of the Tennis Team
By: Charlie Niebanck ‘14
This spring, the Delbarton tennis
team takes to the courts again after
a dominant 2012 season. Junior
captains Mike Boyle ’14 and George
Easley ’14 look to lead the team to
the success of previous years.
Many predicted a down year for
the usually overpowering Delbarton
team; in 2012, five of the team’s
seven starters graduated. That
team was county, conference, and
state champions, as well as earning
a number four ranking in the final
Star Ledger “Top 20.” However,
this year Delbarton attempts to
make a statement by reaching the
same heights with a younger and less
experienced team.
Despite the team’s youth, it still
fields a very competitive lineup,
earning an early number sixteen
ranking in the Star Ledger “Top 20.”
“Our biggest obstacles are that
we lack experience at the varsity
level. For example, Boyle and I are
playing singles for the first time
and the other three spots had not
started for varsity before this year,”
said George Easely. “As the season
continues, however, we will be able
to work out any difficulties and become as strong as we need to be to
accomplish our goals.”
Recently, the team competed
in Delbarton’s own Bryan Bennett
Tournament, which always features
the best teams in the state. Due to
its earliness in the season and competitiveness, the tournament usually
serves as an indicator for the best of
the best.
In the Bryan Bennett, Delbarton
won its first round match against
South Brunswick in a close 3-2, but
then lost to the first seed, Holmdel,
1-4.
First doubles player Robbie Higgins ’13 noted, “Despite a tough
loss to Holmdel, I believe the Bryan
NCAA Athletics
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dollars from their athletes; how will
they be able to pay student-athletes
without losing massive amounts of
capital?
NCAA athletes shouldn’t be
paid because of the compensation
they already receive. Moreover, the
process of payment is too complicated and could prove detrimental to
the team-oriented attitude that each
collegiate athlete bears.
Every year in March, I hear
about how much better the “Big
Dance” is than the NBA playoffs.
Even though NBA players are the
best basketball players in the world,
viewers value the teamwork of
NCAA ball over the self-centered
mentality of so many pro players.
Selfishness, greed, and money have
turned the NBA into a league that
many people regard with distaste.
In conclusion, the payment of
college athletes could prove futile
and deleterious to college sports.
It would be likely that ratings and
viewers decrease, smaller colleges
would be driven into debt, and the
focus of NCAA sports shifts from
team success to personal gain. If
America sees the day that its student-athletes are paid, there will be
consequences.
Bennett [Tournament] has shown
we are still capable of competing with the top teams in the state.
Also, as our season goes on, I think
we will continue to improve and find
ourselves having more and more
success in pressure-filled environments.”
The team looks to build off its
performance in the Bryan Bennett
Tournament by getting two percent
better every day in order to do big
things at the county and state level.
As always, these two stages remain
some of the team’s biggest season
goals.
Overall, it looks like this will be
another great season for Delbarton
tennis, so come out and support the
Green Wave.
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team this year, “This year’s squad
has depth and is determined to
follow up a successful season. Our
main goal is a state title and the
guys are grinding to accomplish just
that.”
It has been three years since the
team won the state title, but this year
is shaping up to be a great one. With
many returning members on the
team, the experience and determination should help them make a run at
the state title.
Similarly, Frank Szucs ’13, also
a co-captain, envisions the team
succeeding this season. “The team
will continue to get stronger as the
season progresses. Everyone is playing well and I think we have a great
chance to win a state championship
if we all continue to play up to our
potential.” Both captains seem to
have a lot confidence in the team
this season and hope to continue
their undefeated season with more
big matches coming up.
The 2013 season should be an
exciting one with a couple of great
teams competing for the state title.
The Delbarton squad hopes to end
the season with a state championship.
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suited for detecting and tracking a
missile launch. According to officials, if a rocket was to be propelled
towards the U.S., the destroyers
could easily shoot it down.
Likewise, the U.S. also began
joint military exercises with South
Korea. In March, the U.S. sent B-52
bombers and F-22 Raptors to South
Korea to conduct drills.
Now, the question at hand is
whether North Korea will carry out
its nuclear threat, and if they are
even capable of doing so. Although
North Korea has reopened its
Yongbyon nuclear complex, it is still
unclear how powerful their nuclear
missiles are.
The Defense Intelligence Agency
concluded with “moderate confidence” that the North Koreans still
do not have a reliable delivery system for nuclear rockets. Therefore,
it is unclear if the North Koreans
possess a weapon that could even
reach the U.S.
China, a longtime supporter of
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North Korea, has also been “frustrated” by the recent drama. President Xi Jinping recently stated, “No
one should be allowed to throw
the region or even the whole world
into chaos for selfish gains,” hinting
at North Korea’s recent actions. It
may only be a matter of time before
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China bites on North Korea.
China may not have an ideal relationship with the West, but China
relies on the U.S. from an economic
standpoint. If North Korea were to
follow through with their nuclear
threat, the supply of Western money
to China would be put at risk.
Currently, it seems as if most
people believe North Korea will
not carry out its nuclear threats. “I
think it’s all for show,” says Harry
Townsend ’15, “Kim Jong Un just
wants to prove that he is capable of
using force; nothing significant will
actually happen.”
Although all the signs point
toward North Korea appeasing, one
can never predict the actions of
Kim Jong Un. In the meantime, let’s
just hope North Korea’s bluff gets
called.