VERTEX Qualifies for Worlds Robotics Tournament

One of the Academy’s buildings stands out amongst the rest of the architectural collection: Phelps Science Center–with its sleek glass and blue exterior, the space serves as a bustling hub of science and research. The structure’s three floors and over twenty classrooms dedicated to the different disciplines of STEM contribute to an atmosphere that can bring any STEM enthusiast’s dreams to life. 

Club Spotlight: Rock Climbing Club

Rock climbing is often perceived as simply a straightforward test of strength, but it requires much more than that. The intricate patterns of handholds and footholds scattered across the climbing wall create a unique challenge for every climber, making each ascent an unpredictable journey. On television, the sight of climbers strategizing their moves, stretching toward the next hold, and testing their grip strength is a testament to the precision and focus the sport demands.

Instrumental Concerto Competition

On Sunday, Feb.16, as snow and hail covered Exeter’s campus, eight talented musicians took the stage in the Bowld, wielding various instruments. Despite the bleak weather, the annual Instrumental Concerto Competition carried on, with dedicated performers delivering captivating performances to a sizable crowd. Lower Roger Guo won the competition, and upper Benny Wang received an honorable mention. 

The Mysterious History of Phillips Hall

Phillips Hall is more than a building — it is a space where, for a century, people have been narrating their own learning. From its earliest days, the place has shaped the way Exonians engage with knowledge, fostering conversations and writing notes on rigid Harkness tables that extend beyond books or time. Every step through its hallways reminds one what the walls have witnessed: decades of evolving pedagogy, hidden rooms and forgotten spaces, and countless voices of students and teachers alike. 

Ensemble Performs 12 Angry Jurors

Dim lights cast shadows of twelve jurors arguing on the stage of the Actor’s Lab. Surrounding the Harkness table sat actors playing a multitude of different types of jurors debating on the guiltiness of an adolescent on trial for the murder of his father. At the beginning of the play, only one juror thought the defendant was innocent, but after stressful fights and sentimental conversations, the other jurors overcame their stubbornness and saw the facts for what they were. In the end, the jurors declared their doubt of the charges placed on the defendant. The combination of spiteful, humorous, and sensible jurors created a show that made the pact audience roar, rage, and reflect on societal behaviors conveyed through the production.