Last Saturday, April 9, the girls’ varsity lacrosse team took on Pomfret School in its first home game of the season. As the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard read 13-10 in favor of the Wild Boars. However, the pattern of the game was surprisingly different from what the final scoreRead More

As the Student Dance Concert rehearsal began, the Paul Mellon Arts Center buzzed with energy and resonated with music. The dancers, decked in all-black and accented with touches of color, moved to the rhythm of the beat. On Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, the annual Student Dance ConcertRead More

Last week, I examined support systems for mental health at Choate and varying perspectives of students, faculty, and other community members. This week, I explore a factor that many on campus cite as detrimental to mental health: competition, inside and outside the classroom. Over the course of four weeks, IRead More

Peace and quiet at Choate seems for many like a dream, but for the members of Choate’s girls’ and boys’ varsity golf teams, it is a reality. While many students athletes are at batting practice, hurdling on the track, or sprinting down the lacrosse field, members of the golf teamsRead More

Fans of The Diary of Anne Frank may remember Mrs. Auguste van Pels, the equally dramatic and comedic character, perfectly brought to life by one of Choate’s most talented actresses. This week we bring to you insight into the life and times of Harley Kirchhoff ’16. Kirchhoff’s passion and dedicationRead More

Although some see the issue of America’s crumbling infrastructure as little more than a talking point for the presidential candidates, it is, in fact, a problem that needs immediate attention for two main reasons: it poses a threat to the safety of everyday Americans, and it stifles further economic growth.Read More

The night before the ACTs, Choate students gathered in the PMAC gallery to participate in Choate’s first-ever “Paint Night.” The event was led by local artist Ms. Megan Lenzzo and organized by Mr. Vincent Jones of the Student Activities Center. Paint Night was held on Friday, April 8 from 8-10Read More

Long active in encouraging and accepting diversity on Choate’s campus, Uzo Biosah ’16 and Tomi Lawal ’16 were awarded the 2016 Princeton Prize in Race Relations on March 2.  One or two students from each of the twenty-six eligible regional areas won the $1,000 cash prize along with an invitationRead More

Dear Editor, An article in last week’s edition, titled “The Perfect-Pitch Bellacantos,” included the following quote from Ms. Alysoun Kegel: “Bellacanto is not sexualized, unlike single gendered groups, and they are appreciated solely for their music. Single gendered groups are often objectified.” What she said about sexualization and objectification ofRead More