The Editorial Board November 13, 2023 Inflation has finally come for The Nobleman. In previous years, The Nobleman was able to mail a print version of each edition to all families, an act that helped foster a sense of community beyond the school. However, printing has become more expensive and, in a decision made by The Nobleman’s faculty advisors, the print version will no longer … Continue reading 113-2 Editorial
Owen Harrington, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 In December 2016, I entered the old Lawrence Auditorium for the very first time and was treated to a night of music that I will never forget. I can vividly recall the beautiful harmonies of the Chamber Singers followed by the uptempo performances by the Nobleonians and the Greensleeves. Despite only being in fourth grade at the time, … Continue reading Why Music at Nobles is Struggling
Owen Harrington, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 At the start of this year, every student and faculty member was issued their own Nobles jacket regardless of their involvement in athletics. This was a welcome surprise given the weather we have experienced this fall, but many students were left questioning the origin and true purpose of this gift. The jackets were not the only surprise addition … Continue reading The Gift of Anonymity: How Unnamed Donors Shape Our School
Nathan Nozea, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 The fall season is upon us, which means an influx in the number of prospective students walking around campus. Halls that were already swarmed with people are now crowded with countless eager students trying to figure out if Nobles is the place for them. For current students, the Nobles admissions process is a mere memory. However, these memories … Continue reading Comparing Middle and Upper School Admissions
Nathan Nozea, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 Ever since the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and Adobe Generative Fill, the world has been in a constant uproar. Industries that were once deemed “safe,” such as writing or photography, are now at threat of being overrun by AI. One of the industries that has encountered the horrific impacts of AI is the … Continue reading From Human to Machine: AI Art and Its Implications
Morgan Gibson, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 If your parent, guardian, or even sibling mentions that they are going to a Nobles event on November 9th, chances are they are attending the annual Nobles Night, an event for everyone in the community, with the exception of students and children. Director of Development Lisa Rose said, “We like to have a community-wide event to celebrate all … Continue reading From Charity to Celebration: The Heart of Nobles Night
Morgan Gibson, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 The Noblest Chair, a title reserved for Nobles’ longest-tenured faculty member, has been around for decades under a different name: Senior Master. Classics Faculty Mark Harrington, who has worked on campus for 48 years, currently holds the moniker. Prior to Harrington was Mathematics Faculty Richard Nickerson, who retired in 2022. Dean of Faculty Maura Sullivan said, “After Mr. … Continue reading Mr. Harrington: The Noblest Chair
Matt Anderson, Layout Staff November 13, 2023 When you see your friend giving a tour to a prospective student, there are a myriad of possible reactions, responses, and courses of action you can take. To help you out, I am going to break down the top 5 things to do when you see your friend giving a tour. Disclaimer: this list does not include the … Continue reading What To Do When Your Friend Is Giving A Tour
Kate McLaughlin, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 Following recent Nobles events like Fall Fest, student opinion about the quality of DJs has been poor. The DJ at Prom received negative feedback from Class I and Class II students, and Fall Fest collected similarly low reviews from the whole student body. Doubt surrounding the DJs at school events begs the question: What do students value in … Continue reading Requests and Rejections: Student Reactions to Past DJs
Kate McLaughlin, Staff Writer November 13, 2023 This year, Class II students are required to take a condensed version of the Happiness Class as a personal development (PD) course, replacing a free period for one semester. Brought to Nobles from Yale University by Director of Psychology and Counseling Jen Hamilton, the adapted PD Happiness Class aims to address the multitude of pressures that Class II … Continue reading Forced Smiles: Why the Junior Class Is Unhappy about the New Psychology Class