Students Participate in Annual Washington, D.C., Trip

Students Participate in Annual Washington, D.C., Trip

February 26, 2024

By Eliana Li ’26 and Elle Hardy ’26 Twenty-six students traveled from Wallingford to Washington, D.C., on the annual U.S. Government and Politics II trip (Gov. II). From January 28-30, trip attendees met members of Congress, other government officials, and Choate alumni. They also received a tour of the U.S.Read More

Brewing Innovation at Green Kettle Coffee

Brewing Innovation at Green Kettle Coffee

February 26, 2024

By Rachel Fan ’27 Green Kettle Coffee is a cozy coffee shop located in downtown Wallingford. Entering its second year of operation, the cafe is introducing a new mobile espresso cart, a latte art printer, and a Valentine’s Day menu special. The mobile espresso cart, which will make its debutRead More

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

February 28, 2024

By Jai Midha ’27 In the dramatic 1942 case of Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that fighting words are not protected by the First Amendment. Yet, even after this monumental ruling, people still turn to the First Amendment for protection and justification for hateful remarks. Naturally,Read More

A Year of Growth: A Love Letter to The Choate News

A Year of Growth: A Love Letter to The Choate News

February 28, 2024

By Lauren Kee ’24 Thirty-six thousand copies of the paper. One hundred thirty contributors. Twelve issues. One masthead. In the blink of an eye, a year of The Choate News under the direction of the 117th Masthead is coming to an end.  Our friends have probably heard our complaints aboutRead More

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Opening Day Traditions Begin Again

Opening Day Traditions Begin Again

October 1, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Starting in early September, students began making their way back to campus to prepare for the new year — prefects began their Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) and athletes began preseason training. To begin the transition to the new year, the School resumed opening day events, which had been canceled lastRead More

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

February 28, 2024 at 7:15 pm 0 comments

By Jai Midha ’27 In the dramatic 1942 case of Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that fighting words are not protected by the First Amendment. Yet, even after this monumental ruling, people still turn to the First Amendment for protection and justification for hateful remarks. Naturally,Read More

How “Suspending” Campaigns Are Used To Exploit Voter Funds

How “Suspending” Campaigns Are Used To Exploit Voter Funds

February 28, 2024 at 7:14 pm 0 comments

By Nilan Kathir ’25 On January 21, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, seen as Former President Donald Trump P’00’s closest competitor for the Republican Party’s presidential candidate, dropped out of the 2024 election. Rather, he “suspended” his campaign, endorsing Trump instead.  A surplus of campaign controversies have emerged in recent years,Read More

Don’t Have “Bad Blood” With Taylor Swift!

Don’t Have “Bad Blood” With Taylor Swift!

February 28, 2024 at 7:13 pm 0 comments

By Steven Kee ’27 Recently, memes about Taylor Swift’s use of non-eco-friendly transport, such as helicopters and private jets, have infiltrated many social media feeds. In a video I came across, a comedian said he was waiting for Swift to leave a bodega in New York City, then showed aRead More

A Year of Growth: A Love Letter to The Choate News

A Year of Growth: A Love Letter to The Choate News

February 28, 2024 at 7:11 pm 0 comments

By Lauren Kee ’24 Thirty-six thousand copies of the paper. One hundred thirty contributors. Twelve issues. One masthead. In the blink of an eye, a year of The Choate News under the direction of the 117th Masthead is coming to an end.  Our friends have probably heard our complaints aboutRead More

Creating Body Positivity at Choate and Beyond

Creating Body Positivity at Choate and Beyond

February 28, 2024 at 7:09 pm 0 comments

By Francesca Howard ’26 According to the National Organization for Women (NOW), two in three adolescent girls are dissatisfied with their body image. This alarming statistic reveals an unsettling trend that demands urgent attention and decisive action. This issue was only exacerbated during the Covid-19 lockdown. Data from the NationalRead More

Choate Musicians Grow with Chamber Music

Choate Musicians Grow with Chamber Music

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Grace Yoon ’26 Choate musicians typically play in large ensembles consisting of up to 70 musicians that rehearse two to three times per week. However, the chamber music program allows students to hone their technique and musicianship in smaller groups of three, four, five or eight.    Chamber music,Read More

Seniors Seize New Sports opportunities

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Eshana Hora ’27 While most senior athletes are veteran players, some choose to dive into uncharted waters, exploring new sports in their last year at Choate.   Lily Hrazdira ’24 One such sixth-former is Lily Hrazdira ’24, who joined Girls’ Varsity Diving for the first time in her ChoateRead More

Passion and Practice: The Journeys of Jazz Pianists

Passion and Practice: The Journeys of Jazz Pianists

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Ethan Zhang ’26 Whether on the Colony Hall stage for music ensemble concerts or amid the bustling crowds of prospective families during Spring Visits, Choate’s jazz pianists’ performances require both precision and freedom. To pianists Mwendwawangai Daisley ’24 and Bill Shen ’24, their commitment to music extends far beyondRead More

Congratulations On Signing Day!

Congratulations On Signing Day!

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments