Behind every music student at Choate is a caring music teacher. Ensembles on campus would not function if students weren’t able to learn their parts. Because of this, Choate music teachers play a vital role in the Arts Department. Ms. Artemis Simerson, a violin teacher from North Brantford who hasRead More

I am a post-millennial and very progressive liberal. My beliefs most closely align with those of the Green Party, and I would not shy away from proclaiming that I am a democratic socialist. After reading the latter two sentences one would probably assume that I support Bernie Sanders in the currentRead More

For the first time in 12 years, Choate will welcome a new Director of Admission. Mr. Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez will succeed Mr. Ray Diffley III in July, after the school formally extended a job offer to Mr. Gonzalez on March 15. Along with assuming the role of the Director ofRead More

In the 1920’s, prohibition was synonymous with the mob and black market booze. These days, nationwide proscription doesn’t target alcohol, but instead this era’s recreational drug of choice: marijuana. Despite this, the innocuous and – quite honestly – popular herb has absolutely thrived in the backyards of peoples’s homes andRead More

When I first began attending Choate, I tried my best to fit into this diverse community full of people with different personalities and backgrounds. In the process of integrating myself into the community, I found myself changing things from my homework routine, to the way I pronounce my name inRead More

Sustainability has started to become a buzzword, and its meaning has been primarily lost in confusing corporate language. What does this often overused and misconstrued word mean? I understand sustainability to be a mindset and a set of behaviors that lead to the long term health of the planet andRead More

Witty, energetic, and passionate, the professional rock band Andy Suzuki & The Method performed at the Student Activities Center (SAC) on Friday, April 14. The band had everyone sing and dance with them on stage. Based in New York City, the five members of the band play a variety ofRead More

I’m an international student. When I meet people on campus, one of the first questions they ask me is, “Where are you from?” This question is more troubling to me than a chemistry exam. I was born in New Jersey. I lived there for three years, before I moved toRead More

What would life be like if we did not worry about how many likes our last Instagram photo received, or if we didn’t spend lazy Sunday afternoons perusing our friends’ Facebook walls? In a world of ever-increasing technology use, we often have trouble sympathizing with people who avoid social media.Read More