A quiet Feb. 1 coffee event at Phillips Exeter aimed to reduce student stress but drew few due to unclear promotion.

A February 1, 2025, coffee house event at Phillips Exeter Academy featured live music by Matt Jackson and refreshments, aiming to ease student stress during the winter term. Organized by Assistant Director Kelly McGahie, the event drew a limited crowd, with some students expressing confusion due to vague promotion. Feedback suggested clearer messaging about the live music aspect could improve future attendance. The event highlighted challenges in engaging students during high-pressure academic periods, underscoring the importance of communication in campus programming.