Newly Admitted Students Enjoy an Authentic Day in the Life at Choate

Newly Admitted Students Enjoy an Authentic Day in the Life at Choate

April 15, 2024

Photo courtesy of Choate FlickrChoate student hosts walk to class with revisiting students. By Ethan Zhang ’26 With the arrival of spring, Choate welcomed the families of over 200 accepted students for Revisit Days on April 2, 4, and 5. As a way for prospective families to familiarize themselves withRead More

Favio’s Trattoria Brings Italy to Wallingford

Favio’s Trattoria Brings Italy to Wallingford

April 15, 2024

Photo by Elizabeth Burghstaler ’26/The Choate NewsAn interior view of Favio’s Trattoria. By Gopika Sheth ’27 Tucked away in downtown Wallingford on Center Street, Favio’s Trattoria offers a taste of Italy only minutes away from Choate. With its promise of authentic Italian flavors and warm hospitality, this culinary haven hasRead More

Why The Ivy League Needs to Implement NIL

Why The Ivy League Needs to Implement NIL

April 29, 2024

Graphic by Kate Park ’27/The Choate News By Reinah Lee’26 Would you rather go to a non-Ivy League school and make one million dollars or attend an Ivy League School and incur a debt of $400,000? Unfortunately, this hypothetical scenario has become a real dilemma for some student-athletes.  With theRead More

Why Prize Day Celebrates A Biased View of Excellence

Why Prize Day Celebrates A Biased View of Excellence

April 29, 2024

Graphic by Leah Han ’27/The Choate News By Elizabeth Burgstahler ’26 What really defines a Choate student? You have probably seen across campus, on Instagram, or on the main page of Choate’s Website, Choate’s use of the phrase “Be Undefinable.” It aims to appeal to the student body, celebrating theRead 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

The Fault in Our Table: The Harkness Method’s Flaws

The Fault in Our Table: The Harkness Method’s Flaws

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Rielle Reyes ’27/The Choate News By Francesca Howard ’26 As a Gold Key Ambassador at Choate, I’ve toured countless families through the halls of our Humanities building. Each time, I make it a point to stop outside a classroom and gesture towards the iconic oval Harkness table sittingRead More

Reinventing Yourself in Tinseltown: Child Stars Rebranding

Reinventing Yourself in Tinseltown: Child Stars Rebranding

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Eveyln Kim ’25/The Choate News By Matt Trudell ’25 The maturation of child stars in the entertainment industry is oftentimes as interesting and dramatic as the roles they play on the silver screen. JoJo Siwa, a child star who has reaped major success following her appearance on DanceRead More

Why Prize Day Celebrates A Biased View of Excellence

Why Prize Day Celebrates A Biased View of Excellence

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Leah Han ’27/The Choate News By Elizabeth Burgstahler ’26 What really defines a Choate student? You have probably seen across campus, on Instagram, or on the main page of Choate’s Website, Choate’s use of the phrase “Be Undefinable.” It aims to appeal to the student body, celebrating theRead More

Why The Ivy League Needs to Implement NIL

Why The Ivy League Needs to Implement NIL

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Kate Park ’27/The Choate News By Reinah Lee’26 Would you rather go to a non-Ivy League school and make one million dollars or attend an Ivy League School and incur a debt of $400,000? Unfortunately, this hypothetical scenario has become a real dilemma for some student-athletes.  With theRead More

Choate Day Students Drive in Style

Choate Day Students Drive in Style

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Katie O’Meara ’27 Whether it’s waking up 45 minutes earlier than your boarder friends, battling traffic, or forgetting your iPad at home, being a day student at a school where most students board can be tricky. Yet, amidst the chaos, there’s a silver lining for these students: the abilityRead More

Choate’s Multitalented Student-Athletes

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Bella Welch ’26 Soccer recruits hopping in the pool for water polo, linebackers cleating up for ultimate frisbee, and field hockey players switching to netted sticks for lacrosse — Choate’s trimester-based system encourages students to step outside of their athletic comfort zones and try new sports in their off-season.Read More

How Community Service Builds Bridges

How Community Service Builds Bridges

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Evelyn Kim ’25/The Choate News By Rachel Fan ’27 While visiting Choate on April 17 as a part of a panel on global peacekeeping and journalism, analyst and author Mr. Aaron David Miller said, “Together, we can turn the word ‘me’ into ‘we.’” His words perfectly encapsulate theRead More

Sampling: Creative Tribute or Unethical Theft?

Sampling: Creative Tribute or Unethical Theft?

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Rielle Reyes ’27/The Choate News By Chelsea Branch ’25 Our perception of music is constantly redefined by artists who dare to challenge convention. It is the musicians who pride themselves on originality that catch the ears of audiophiles. As music evolves to feature new singers, genres, and sounds,Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Choate’s Seven New Clubs

A Beginner’s Guide to Choate’s Seven New Clubs

April 29, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ethan Zhang ’26 After Spring Break, the Choate community welcomed seven new clubs to its roster. These seven groups passed through the lengthy club initiation process, which commenced in the winter term when prospective club leaders submitted proposals via a Google form. Upon receiving the submissions, the Student CommitteeRead More