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The majority of attendees enjoyed their time at the retreat. Kelsey Adams described the day as restful, which was one of the predominant themes of the low-key retreat. However, one the largest concerns was that, of the 96 juniors who responded, very few attended the retreat The day was meant to be a relaxed environment, but some wondered if that flexibility actually discouraged attendance. Rachel Dery, junior class publicist, commented on the issue, saying, Because the retreat was held on campus at WGM, people were able to come and go as they wanted, but this did not force them to make a true commitment to come so I think most people simply had things come up at the last minute. Another reason suggested by many was that junior year is incredibly busy and attendance at class events is just too difficult. Nevertheless, Dery said, the retreat was a success, no matter how many attended. We really unified with the small group present and enjoyed bonding with fellow classmates, she said.
PHOTO BY KARIS ROGERSON Christina Kuo reclines in the hammock outside the WGM student center during the Junior Retreat on Nov. 2.
PHOTO BY KARIS ROGERSON John Scarboro plays a game of corn hole during the hangout hours at junior retreat, which took place Nov. 2 at the WGM student center.
New Jersey
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a $2.2 billion settlement in the trial over unorthodox promotion of antipsychotic drugs Risperdal and Invega, as well as the heart drug Natrecor. (BBC)
Egypt
Mohammed Morsi, ex-president of Egypt, declared that his trial, where he faces charges of inciting the killing of protesters in 2012, is illegitimate, claiming that he is still president. (BBC)
Mexico
Authorities discovered a smuggling tunnel 150 meters (492 feet) long running between Tijuana and San Diego. So far, four tons of marijuana have been recovered from a building near the entrance. (Telegraph.co)