By Omar Rahman VI
COVID-19, the epidemic of our century, has kept us stuck within ourselves and among our families while boredom and weariness creep upon us. Sixies in particular are used to the bustling commotion of sixie year and endless hours of homework and neglect for themselves as their grades plunge into the abyss. Now, with the time for anything and all things, sixies transition themselves into a more reflective state of emotion, not like that of a sage gaining wisdom but more akin to a fox plotting sly actions to escape their solitary confinement. Of course, most parents try to coax their children into an academic and athletic workload, but of course sixies con them with music, many TikTok videos, and in some cases, nothing is an escape from this contagion.
Andrew wanted to “study Latin in the middle of the forest.”
When interviewed, sixie Andrew Gu, a prolific pianist, said he believed that COVID-19, in most ways, is a worldwide calamity, but it is also a chance to attack and explore the electronic world. Though Andrew does not use TikTok, saying that “I don’t do TikTok,” he still finds other ways to engage his mind. While some sixies get lost in their piles of homework, Andrew wanted to “Study Latin in the middle of the forest.” Andrew also likes to listen to rap music despite his talent in classical music. He listens to the calm and serene voice of Lil Pump, but also tries to scrutinize and delve into the wondrous varieties and infinite combinations of jazz and contemporary music.
Many sixies do random and extraordinary things, but some do nothing. Miles Baumal-Bardy tried to mask his boredom by “making TicTok’s though [he] doesn’t know what they were really about.” He tried to color his TikToks with life but was unable to create something with meaning due to this epidemic extending his prison sentence. Eventually, he came to the ultimate conclusion that “quarantine is boring.” This is not a reflection of the usual Roxbury Latin boy’s creativity, but the extreme strain of these unprecedented circumstances.
Being alone for months can change us all, but luckily we have numerous teachers who keep our minds from rotting.
Every sixie, even the most creative, intellectual, and athletic minds, have almost reached a state where no ideas can blossom. Being alone for months can change us all, but luckily we have numerous teachers who keep our minds from rotting. While we may study Latin in the forest during our passing period, Mr. Thomsen and others are making sure that they are ready for their next class. Our teachers keep us from wandering too far into the forest and keep our minds from boredom for forty-five minutes and keep our creativity and intellect stimulated. Still, we should try to fill our lives during this crisis with activities and new ventures such as cooking, reading, and more.
