Archive for April, 2017

Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter spoke at Choate about the importance of personal wellness.

Second CERG Forum Focuses on Mental Health

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“Wellness in a time of uncertainty,” Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter said, “is learning how to quiet your mind in a time when it is not so quiet.” This statement opened the latest forum hosted by Choate’s Current Events Resource Group (CERG), Wellness in a Time of Uncertainty. The forum mainly focusedRead More

A display of ornate dresses in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “China Through the Looking Glass.”

À La Mode

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Since the very start of Chinese history, fashion has always demonstrated the various changes the country has undergone. From the traditional Da Xiu Shan (meaning “Big Sleeved Dress”) of the Tang Dynasty to the widespread black color of the Han Dynasty, every era in China brought about a new styleRead More

The Wachtell brothers sit on the Hill House steps.

Far from Home, Closer than Ever

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The single most defining feature of my childhood? Sharing a bedroom with my younger brother. The bond between Tommy ’19 and me grew stronger with each midnight discussion that bounced between our twin-size beds and matching duvets. In that time, he taught me countless lessons: I learned how to cultivateRead More

Students Startled by 6 A.M. Fire Alarm

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Mondays are tough. For the residents of West Wing, Hall, and Hill House, Monday, April 3, started earlier than expected when an abrupt fire alarm went off around 6:00 a.m. The alarm, which originated in West Wing, forced students and advisers to evacuate and leave the dorm for an hour.Read More

President Trump’s Policies Are Destroying Our Planet

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For President Donald Trump P ’00, the environment is a trivial concern. While he has ranged from having an “open mind” about climate change to describing it as a hoax created by China, Mr. Trump has been adamant that reinvigorating the coal industry and preserving American jobs are some ofRead More

Athletics Manager Rose Camire Retires

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On Monday, April 3, Ms. Rose Camire retired after 16 years as the office manager for the Department of Athletics. “I began in November of 2001, and having never worked in a school or academia atmosphere, I had some reservations,” recalled Ms. Camire. “I was tentative and very nervous, butRead More

Student Art Exhibition Showcases New Talent

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The Paul Mellon Arts Center, Choate’s artistic hub, has recently given an opportunity to students who do not typically do work there to display their artistic talent. The annual Student Art Exhibition opened on March 24 to all members of the Choate community. Most of the student pieces are onRead More

Girls’ Water Polo Earns Two Wins

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On Wednesday, April 5, Girls’ Water Polo had its first home game. After two weeks of hard work, the girls brought their game faces and destroyed Williston Northampton School. Until nearly halftime, Williston was ahead by three goals, but this didn’t discourage the Boars. They visualized what they all wantedRead More

Members of Choate Soccer Club line up on the steps of Hill House.

Behind the Scenes with Choate Soccer Club

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Most soccer aficionados tend to limit their hobby to keeping up with their favorite league or playing pick-up at the park. Some like Dilibe Iloeje ’18 start a club. Still a relatively new club on campus, the Choate Soccer Club was brought to the public eye as the perfect platformRead More