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Summer Sacrifice – Viking Magazine

The shrill blare of an early morning phone alarm goes off, jolting sophomore lacrosse player Richie Zhang out of bed. It’s 7am, the sun is barely up, and he slowly begins to start his early morning off strong. Zhang grabs his lacrosse cleats and gear, and is out the door.  Like many dedicated athletes at […]

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The shrill blare of an early morning phone alarm goes off, jolting sophomore lacrosse player Richie Zhang out of bed. It’s 7am, the sun is barely up, and he slowly begins to start his early morning off strong. Zhang grabs his lacrosse cleats and gear, and is out the door.  Like many dedicated athletes at Paly, Zhang devotes part of his summer break to a rigorous off-season training, grinding through the heat to return to the field faster, stronger and sharper.  

With no pressure of weekly competition or full academic schedules, summer is one of the only occasions when dedicated athletes can truly focus on their long-term improvement. Whether that means getting stronger in the weight room or practicing their technique for their individual sport, training during the summer offers all types of benefits. 

“During the summer I either lift or go to the field to work on specific skills. I think this helps me because it gets me better and prepares me to showcase my skills to coaches,” Zhang said.

One of the largest benefits of summer training is its role in preparing student-athletes both physically and mentally for their return to sport. Instead of arriving at the first day of practice unprepared and needing time to regain form after a long offseason, athletes who have trained over the summer return well-conditioned and ready to perform. This proactive approach eliminates the need to spend valuable weeks gradually rebuilding fitness.

“Because I train throughout the summer and year, I’m usually more conditioned than others,” Zhang said. “This gives me an advantage over others when preseason starts and we have to run a lot and condition.”

One of the most intense conditioning sports that Paly has to offer is water polo, as it combines swimming endurance with strength, while having to fight off defenders. There are few sports more physically demanding, and coming back to the sport without being prepared can be extremely difficult and lead to a rocky start, according to junior and water polo player Estelle Dufour.

“Because [water polo] can be so physically demanding, many players choose to play during summer with various clubs, in fact, on certain school teams it’s even expected,” Dufour said. “I know that is a big reason why my team was able to jump into our season prepared.” 

Athletes who commit to training over the summer often face the challenge of finding a healthy balance between maintaining their competitive edge and avoiding burnout. As club teams, showcases, and private training programs become increasingly common, the pressure to keep up with peers can lead some athletes to push themselves excessively. This constant comparison can create a sense of inadequacy, driving them to overtrain in an effort to stay ahead. However, without proper rest and recovery, the risk of overuse injuries and mental exhaustion increases significantly — potentially compromising their performance or sidelining them before the official season even begins. 

“During last spring season, one of my teammates who was extremely dedicated to lacrosse ended up having to take a break and step away from the game because he had been practicing too much,” Zhang said. “He ended up losing his passion for the game and eventually quit because he was practicing too much.” 

One of the main reasons why many Paly athletes choose not to train during the summer is due to a lack of motivation. Without strict schedules, coaches helping every step of the way or teammates pushing you during practice, training can seem lonely or isolating. 

“Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated over the summer because you’re not really focused on the picture of the actual season, but focused more on the weights and conditioning since that’s all you’re doing,” Dufour said.

Another benefit of summer training is that it allows athletes to be creative. While athletes are in season, they have to stick to a specific practice schedule with the team, limiting the room for creativity. Summer offers more diversity of learning opportunities, and this can ultimately make players more adaptable to in-game scenarios. With the additional privilege of having no school work to focus on, athletes are free to focus solely on the little details of their game that could be ignored when the season rolls around. 

“When you’re training in the summer you can go out and do whatever you want, instead of having to do the drills that your coach prepares which gives you a lot more freedom,” Zhang said. “This allows me to gain skill in areas of my game which I wouldn’t have gotten during our actual season.”

Both of these athletes, along with many other student-athletes from Paly, plan to work on their craft over the summer. Whether this training is weightlifting, cardio, or specific-drill work, it’s all extremely beneficial for their season, preventing possible injuries and preparing to have a step up on others. Summer provides a unique window of opportunity, free from the pressures of school and competition, for athletes to focus on building strength, improving technique, and addressing any weaknesses. For many, it’s also a time to set personal goals, attend camps or clinics, and stay mentally sharp, ensuring they return in the fall ready to contribute at the highest level.

“I would say summer weight training is definitely beneficial, because it gets you thinking of your season ahead of time, gets your body ready and gets you in the right mindset for the season because you’ve been preparing for it for much longer,” Dufour said.

Along with training, many athletes attend camps over the summer to showcase their skills.

“ Throughout the summer I attend camps at IMG, along with camps in different states like Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Maryland. All these are opportunities to show my skills to recruiters,” Zhang said.

Not all athletes are required to dedicate every moment of their summer to training. Adequate rest and recovery are essential components of athletic development, as is maintaining a sense of balance and well-being outside of sports. While the summer may not receive the same visibility as the competitive season, it often serves as a critical period for high school athletes to make meaningful progress. During this time, they have the opportunity to build physical strength, develop discipline and enhance self-confidence — foundational elements that contribute to improved performance during the regular season. 





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USF Athletics student-athletes again set academic records during spring term

Story Links TAMPA, Fla. (May 28, 2025) – University of South Florida student-athletes continue to raise the bar in the classroom, delivering another record-breaking academic performance during the spring 2025 semester. USF Athletics posted a department-wide term GPA of 3.45, marking the 21st consecutive semester that Bulls student-athletes have earned a 3.00 or […]

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TAMPA, Fla. (May 28, 2025) – University of South Florida student-athletes continue to raise the bar in the classroom, delivering another record-breaking academic performance during the spring 2025 semester.

USF Athletics posted a department-wide term GPA of 3.45, marking the 21st consecutive semester that Bulls student-athletes have earned a 3.00 or higher.

Additionally, the department’s cumulative GPA climbed to 3.36 following the spring term — the highest mark ever recorded in USF Athletics history. The cumulative GPA measures the average among active student-athletes. All varsity programs earned a 3.00 cumulative GPA or higher through the spring 2025 semester.

“We continue to be tremendously proud of the dedication our student-athletes show in the classroom,” said USF Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly. “Achieving the highest cumulative GPA on record while competing at a championship level speaks volumes about the culture of excellence our coaches, academic staff, and student-athletes have built and sustained.”

Three teams also recorded their best-ever semester GPAs: baseball (3.40), football (3.25), and women’s soccer (3.64) each posted their highest-ever term GPA this spring. Meanwhile, men’s basketball, football, and beach volleyball each reached their highest-ever cumulative GPA following the semester — further proof of the department-wide momentum in the classroom.

Men’s teams achieved a 3.31 semester GPA, while women’s teams excelled with a 3.61. Men’s tennis recorded the highest men’s GPA at 3.53, while beach volleyball led all women’s programs with a 3.81 GPA during the spring semester.

More than 84% of student-athletes recorded a 3.00 GPA or better this spring, and 361 were named to the athletic department’s honor roll.

Fifty-three student-athletes earned degrees this spring, including 51 bachelor’s degrees, one post-bachelor’s certificate, and one master’s degree.

Earlier this month, USF Athletics also set a record with six programs — men’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s basketball, women’s golf, and women’s tennis — earning perfect multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. The APR is a real-time measure of eligibility, retention, and graduation for student-athletes.



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Boldfit Signs Arshdeep Singh, Strengthens Its Athlete-First Fitness approach

Bangalore/New Delhi, May 27, 2025: Boldfit, one of India’s fastest-growing fitness and sports gear brands, has announced the onboarding of Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh as an official brand athlete. More than a celebrity endorsement, this collaboration deepens Boldfit’s unique positioning as a fitness brand built by athletes, for athletes. Arshdeep joins the Boldfit squad alongside […]

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Bangalore/New Delhi, May 27, 2025: Boldfit, one of India’s fastest-growing fitness and sports gear brands, has announced the onboarding of Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh as an official brand athlete. More than a celebrity endorsement, this collaboration deepens Boldfit’s unique positioning as a fitness brand built by athletes, for athletes.

Arshdeep joins the Boldfit squad alongside KL Rahul, brand’s very first investor and a driving force behind its athlete-first DNA. 

Known for his fearless pace and grounded persona, Arshdeep brings raw energy and authenticity to Boldfit’s growing athlete-led movement.

The announcement dropped via a cheeky, highly viral social media carousel featuring his chat with KL Rahul discussing joining the brand and Arshdeep’s snap avatar wearing the Boldfit merch.

A very fresh, Gen Z-style launch that speaks directly to the fitness-first youth of India and saw a lot of love from his followers.

Arshdeep Singh, speaking about the partnership, said: “I have always believed in doing things with full power, on and off the field.

Boldfit gets that vibe. It’s not just good looking gear, it’s made for how athletes actually train, recover and live. Really excited to build this.”

Pallav Bihani, Founder of Boldfit, shared his vision, “We started Boldfit to create a brand rooted in real athletic journeys. KL Rahul gave us that foundation.

With Arshdeep coming on board, we’re doubling down on our mission to make Boldfit an athlete-first, performance-led brand. We are excited to co-create products with Arshdeep, tailored for the Indian fitness consumer.”

KL Rahul, cricketer and also an investor in Boldfit, added “Boldfit has always been about more than merch or gear. It’s about creating something from within the sports ecosystem. Seeing Arshdeep come on board is a proud moment — the movement is only getting bolder.”

This isn’t just a brand partnership, it’s about building something for new India. Boldfit is rewriting the playbook for fitness brands in India, making athletes the architects of what fitness culture can truly be. 

About BoldFit:

Founded in 2018, Bengaluru-based Boldfit is India’s premier fitness and sports brand dedicated to creating high-performance athletic wear and equipment for those who push boundaries. Built for those who never back down, Boldfit combines innovation, quality, and inspiration to support champions at every level.

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Chelsea Rose Named Assistant Volleyball Coach

Story Links LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the 2025 season just a few months away, NM State Volleyball made a new addition to its coaching staff. Head Coach Mike Jordan announced Chelsea Rose will be joining the bench alongside him ahead of the fall campaign. Rose couples Lia Mosher as former Aggies on […]

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the 2025 season just a few months away, NM State Volleyball made a new addition to its coaching staff. Head Coach Mike Jordan announced Chelsea Rose will be joining the bench alongside him ahead of the fall campaign. Rose couples Lia Mosher as former Aggies on the staff, with the two both gracing the Pan American Center floor in the 2010s.
 
Chelsea Rose, on returning to the Aggie bench as an assistant coach: “I’m incredibly excited to return to New Mexico State as an assistant. This university holds a special place in my heart, and coming back feels like a homecoming. The opportunity to work alongside Coach Jordan and contribute to the growth of our student-athletes is both a privilege and a responsibility I take seriously. I look forward to building on the strong traditions here and helping create an environment where our players can thrive both on and off the court.”
 
Chelsea Rose is a native of Bakersfield, Calif., attending Liberty High School and graduating in 2008. After two seasons at Bakersfield College that included a 20-7 campaign and a conference championship, she came to the City of Crosses to play under Jordan’s tutelage. In 2010, the club finished 18-13 overall, but impressed with a 12-4 mark in WAC play after wins in nine of its first 10 conference matches.
 
The setter graduated from NM State shortly after with a degree in psychology. In 2017, she returned as a volunteer assistant for Lia Mosher‘s first season with the Crimson & White. The following year, Rose spent the fall as an assistant coach at Lamar. The first-year Cardinal helped nearly double the program’s win total from 2017, guiding the club to a 7-5 home record. 
 
In 2019, Rose returned to her alma mater, reuniting with Jordan as the director of player development. The California native spent three seasons in the role, overseeing academics, travel arrangements, personal development plans and recruiting for the program. In her time back with NM State, the Aggies claimed three regular-season WAC titles and made a trip to the 2019 NCAA Tournament after taking the conference tournament crown. All three campaigns, Rose assisted Mosher from the bench that the two will now share as assistant coaches.
 
Since her last season with the Aggies, Rose has been the head coach for Texas Performance Volleyball Club. She led the group to multiple national rankings and four Elite Eight finishes at USA Volleyball National Qualifiers, ensuring several Division I scholarships for her athletes across the nation.
 
Head Coach Mike Jordan, on the addition of Chelsea Rose to the coaching staff: “Chelsea is obviously in a different role than before, and I’m very happy to have her back. She is going to have a lot more responsibility now, but I know that she is more than capable. I’m excited to have her back in Las Cruces.”
 
For complete coverage of NM State Volleyball, follow us on Twitter (@NMStateVBall), Instagram (@NMStateVBall) and like us on Facebook (NM State Volleyball). You can also follow along with Aggie Volleyball via NMStateSports.com.
 

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York-Adams League coaches select 2025 boys’ volleyball all-stars

York Suburban wrestler lives out childhood dream of wrestling York Suburban wrestler Angela Imorhoa wrestles to claim her spot at the state level tournament in March at the Giant Center, Hershey. The York-Adams League has announced its boys’ volleyball all-stars for the 2025 season. League coaches selected a Player of the Year, a seven-player first […]

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The York-Adams League has announced its boys’ volleyball all-stars for the 2025 season.

League coaches selected a Player of the Year, a seven-player first team and an eight-player second team. Including honorable mentions, a grand total of 35 players from nine different programs were recognized for their stellar campaigns, some of which are still ongoing.

Red Lion senior outside hitter Tyler Good was named the league’s Player of the Year after starring in all facets of the game for the Lions. He frequently reached double digits in both kills and digs, headlined by a 23-kill, 16-dig performance in Red Lion’s five-set win over rival Dallastown on May 6. The Lions beat the Wildcats again in the league tournament before falling to Central York in the semifinals. They finished 10-7 overall, missing the 16-team District 3 Class 3A tournament after finishing 17th in the power rankings. Good previously helped steer the program to its first-ever state playoff berth in 2024.

Northeastern’s George Miller received Coach of the Year honors in his second season at the helm for the Bobcats. Miller’s team battled injuries early in the season and finished third in the YAIAA standings, but ran the table in the league tournament and swept Central York on May 14 to capture its first county title since 2019. Northeastern is now 16-4 after dropping its District 3-3A semifinal bout at Cumberland Valley on Tuesday; the Bobcats will visit Governor Mifflin in the third-place match Friday, then prepare for their first PIAA tournament appearance since 2021.

Central York and York Suburban will both compete for district titles this week before joining Northeastern at states. All three programs had two selections to the league’s all-star first team, with Central’s John He — the 2024 Player of the Year — and Lance Shaffer earning repeat selections. Northeastern’s Hugh Rogers is a first-teamer for the second time after making the list in 2023, while teammate Jared Shirk was also selected. York Suburban is represented by Trent Weinstein and Truett Miller. Dallastown’s Gordon Campbell rounds out the first team.

York Suburban will visit Manheim Central for the District 3-2A title at 7 p.m. Thursday, while Central York will travel to Cumberland Valley for the 3A final at 1 p.m. Saturday. Both teams will then turn their focus to the state tournament, which begins Tuesday, June 3.

YORK-ADAMS LEAGUE 2025 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL ALL-STARS

Player of the Year: Tyler Good, senior, outside hitter, Red Lion

Coach of the Year: George Miller, Northeastern

First Team

John He, senior, outside, Central York

Lance Shaffer, senior, setter, Central York

Truett Miller, sophomore, outside, York Suburban

Trent Weinstein, junior, outside, York Suburban

Hugh Rogers, senior, outside, Northeastern

Jared Shirk, senior, libero, Northeastern

Gordon Campbell, junior, outside, Dallastown

Second Team

Patrick Siewert, senior, opposite, Central York

Aden Thompson, senior, middle, Central York

Billy Doyle, junior, middle, York Suburban

Lincoln Wertz, senior, middle, Northeastern

Jacob Zambito, junior, setter, Northeastern

Jacob Shaffer, senior, outside, Red Lion

Rylan Hahn, senior, middle, New Oxford

Luke Bair, junior, setter, Spring Grove

Honorable Mentions

Shivesh Jethwa, sophomore, libero, Central York

Robert Berry, sophomore, middle, York Suburban

Turner Hare, senior, setter, York Suburban

Drew Wilt, senior, setter, York Suburban

Koltin Forry, senior, outside, Northeastern

Carson Hershey, sophomore, middle, Dallastown

Cameron Stambaugh, sophomore, setter, Dallastown

Scotty Zorn, senior, outside, Dallastown

Levi Crowe, freshman, setter, Red Lion

Noah Good, junior, middle, Red Lion 

Lucas Jackson, senior, libero, Red Lion

Jacob Helt, junior, libero, New Oxford

Noah Laughman, senior, outside, New Oxford

Evan Strausbaugh, senior, setter, New Oxford

Caleb Dinges, junior, outside, Spring Grove 

Luis Garcia, junior, middle, Spring Grove

Zane Lawrence, junior, outside, Spring Grove

Aaron Hildebrand, junior, outside, Eastern York

Riley Krantz, senior, outside, York High



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Wake Forest Women's Golf Carolina Chacarra Announced as 2025 Juli Inkster Award Recipient

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Announced on Tuesday, May 27 at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, Wake Forest women’s golf senior Carolina Lopez-Chacarra has been awarded the Inkster Award presented by Workday, which recognizes the highest-ranked women’s collegiate golfer in her final year of NCAA eligibility.     Named after Juli Inkster, a three-time All-American at […]

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Wake Forest Women's Golf Carolina Chacarra Announced as 2025 Juli Inkster Award Recipient

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Announced on Tuesday, May 27 at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, Wake Forest women’s golf senior Carolina Lopez-Chacarra has been awarded the Inkster Award presented by Workday, which recognizes the highest-ranked women’s collegiate golfer in her final year of NCAA eligibility.  

 

Named after Juli Inkster, a three-time All-American at San Jose State, the award highlights and rewards collegiate athletes who have spent all four years at their respective institution prior to beginning their professional career. Inkster opted to finish out four years at her institution before turning pro in 1983. The 1982 Broderick Award recipient won three consecutive US Women’s Amateur championships from 1980 to 1982, becoming the first woman to do so since 1934.  

 

“It is an unbelievable honor for Carolina to be selected for the Juli Inkster Award,” said Wake Forest women’s golf head coach Kim Lewellen. “Juli Inkster not only won 31 times on tour, but ALSO showcases professionalism and a willingness to give back to the game, especially for those young ladies who made the decision to stay the four years and graduate with a degree instead of turning professional early. That is the spirit of this award, and Carolina embodies that. It is perfect timing in her golf career for all the opportunities that the Juli Inkster Award presented by Workday provides, including two LPGA starts, as well as financial support in her transition to professional golf. This award is a true honor.” 

 

As a recipient of this distinguished award, Chacarra will receive the following: 

  • Sponsor invitations to compete in the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give (June 12-15) at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich.; and The Standard Portland Classic, (Aug. 14-17) at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Ore. 
  • She will automatically advance to the Qualifying Stage (Second Stage) of 2025 LPGA Qualifying Series (Q-Series), Oct. 15-18 at Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Fla. 
  • As a presenting sponsor of the Inkster Award, Workday will provide $50,000 to the Juli Inkster Foundation to help support Lopez-Chacarra’s transition to her professional golf career. The $50,000 will support Lopez-Chacarra’s mentorship retreat with Inkster and assist with her travel expenses. 
  • She will join Inkster on a two-day mentorship retreat in Northern California. 

 

“I’m thrilled to be the recipient of this year’s Juli Inkster Award presented by Workday and to receive this award,” Chacarra said in a release by the Inkster Award. “Juli has had an incredible career on tour and I aspire to follow in her footsteps. Thank you to Workday and Juli Inkster for this mentorship and opportunity to kick-start my professional career.”  

 

Chacarra wrapped her collegiate career with an individual and team title at the NCAA Lubbock Regional in Lubbock, Texas, where she shot six-under par (204) and helped the Deacons punch their ticket to the 2025 NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, Calif.  

 

The four-time All-American capped off her collegiate career ranked No. 6 on Scoreboard and with a 70.88 scoring average for the 2024-25 season, the lowest of her career. During her time at Wake Forest, she recorded four individual titles, 15 top-five finishes, and a 71.38 scoring average through 122 rounds. 

 

A member of the 2023 NCAA National Championship team, Chacarra received multiple accolades during her time at Wake Forest. She was named to the all-conference team every year of her collegiate career as well as earning ACC Freshman of the Year in 2022. 

 

This past May, she was one of 10 collegiate golfers named as an ANNIKA award finalist, an award given annually to the top female US collegiate golfer. Chacarra also competed for her fifth and final time at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, where she earned a ninth-place finish.  

 

This upcoming summer, the Madrid, Spain native will make her second appearance for Team International at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup on June 5-7 at Congaree Golf Club.  

 

Previous Winners 

Carolina Lopez-Chacarra, 2025, Wake Forest 

Ingrid Lindblad, 2024, LSU 

Jenny Bae, 2023, Georgia 

Natasha Andrea Oon, 2023, San Jose State  

Jaravee Boonchant, 2021, Duke  

Natalie Srinivasan, 2020, Furman  

 

About the Inkster Award presented by Workday 

  • The Inkster Award presented by Workday shines a light on an NCAA Division I senior who commits a full college career to her team in a climate where leaving school early to turn professional has become more enticing for the game’s top college players. Workday, a presenting sponsor, is proud to support the next generation of women athletes going above and beyond in their sport and communities. The award is administered by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association and managed by Outlyr, a global sports marketing and event management company.  
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Charlie Polinger & Joel Edgerton Discuss ‘The Plague’

TITLE: The Plague Section: Un Certain Regard Director: Charlie Polinger Panelists: Charlie Polinger (director/screenwriter), Joel Edgerton (actor/producer) Logline: At an all-boys water polo camp, a socially awkward 12-year-old is pulled into a cruel tradition targeting an outcast with an illness they call “The Plague.” As he endures the ruthless hierarchy, his anxiety spirals into psychological turmoil […]

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TITLE: The Plague

Section: Un Certain Regard

Director: Charlie Polinger

Panelists: Charlie Polinger (director/screenwriter), Joel Edgerton (actor/producer)

Logline: At an all-boys water polo camp, a socially awkward 12-year-old is pulled into a cruel tradition targeting an outcast with an illness they call “The Plague.” As he endures the ruthless hierarchy, his anxiety spirals into psychological turmoil while the lines between game and reality blur, and he fears the joke might be hiding something real.

Cast: Joel Edgerton, Kayo Martin, Everett Blunck, Kenny Rasmussen

Key quotes: Polinger on the film’s themes: “What happens when being part of a group… is at odds with your belief system or your empathy or your values? I think that that applies on all scales, politically, culturally. You definitely see that happening right now in the world, not just with kids… The way that people can enable a certain voice that is maybe not a voice towards positive, but that there’s the person who has the most charisma or the most assuredness, there is a sense that people will follow that even if they don’t agree.” In the movie, “You see how behind the scenes some of the kids are kind of dissenting with Jake’s philosophy on ‘The Plague’. But when they’re with them together, everyone has to conform because they’re too scared to risk alienation.” Edgerton on blurred lines: “There’s a culture where the mythology of an idea or something that’s not real actually becomes real with enough belief if it becomes the culture… You know it’s not true, and yet it becomes mythology that enters a truth because it becomes important to where you stand in the pecking order. I just think this is a really potent idea.” On “the unruliness” and “savagery” of children in the film: “It felt to me like I was watching some like Full Metal Jacket for 12-year-olds. I have kids and I’m like I don’t know how I’m going to face that period of their lives… It’s the accidental cruelty, it’s the cruelty in pursuit of a laugh or it’s the cruelty in pursuit of belonging, but it’s not cruelty for the sake of cruelty which is unfortunate, but understandable.”

Sales agent: UTA/Cinetic (domestic) , AGC (international)

Watch the full conversation above.

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