News in Brief – The Phillipian

This Week:

On October 1, The Club Fair was held at The Snyder Center, with dozens of student groups setting up stations for students to sign up and learn about different clubs on campus.
On Sunday, October 2, the first Climate Cafe of the year was hosted in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library’s Freeman Room. Students and faculty engaged in discussion topics such as the United States of America Midterm Elections’ effect on climate policy and climate change as a political platform.
Yale’s premier a capella group, the Whiffenpoofs made their first stop on their world tour at Kemper Auditorium on September 30. Students who are involved in campus a capella groups had the opportunity to have a Masterclass with the Whiffenpoofs.
On October 1, the Coffee House, a musical talent show, opened to all students in the Andover Community. It included acts ranging from original song composition to a capella. Some of the performers included Kashvi Ramani ’24, who performed slam poetry with piano accompaniment by Jacob Kaiser ‘24, and Duncan Wong ’23, who performed Imagine Dragon’s “Demons” through singing and beatboxing. Apple cider donuts were provided and enjoyed by audience members.
In the Tang Institute, the second Pop-Up Relaxation Room was open for students on September 30, with its first event on September 15. This event allowed students to rest in the middle of the day with items such as bean bags and blankets.
On September 28, a construction vehicle caught on fire at the Pan Athletic Center construction site. It was a minor incident that caused no harm to the workers and the building.

Looking Ahead:

Topsfield Fair, one of the oldest fairs in New England, will be held from September 30 to October 10. Bus trips will be offered on October 8 at George Washington Hall circle upon sign ups, for students to enjoy the local fair that offers rides, agriculture, food, animals, live music, and more.

Family Weekend will be from October 14 to 16. Families will be able to meet their students’ teachers and be provided with optional forums and presentations regarding the Andover experience. There will be no classes following the weekend on, on Monday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 18.