When Britain voted last year to leave the European Union, the Philippines elected Mr. Rodrigo Duterte as President, and Mr. Donald Trump P ’00 became the President of the United States, it seemed like right-wing populism was becoming an unstoppable global trend. With major elections coming up this year inRead More

The audience waited with bated breath as Richard Lopez ’18 composed himself in the middle of an emotional speech about his mother, an undocumented immigrant. After he finished his speech, everyone gave him a standing ovation. Four students competed in the final round of the Pratt-Packard Declamation Contest during schoolRead More

Described by students and players as vibrant, passionate, exuberant, and quirky, Ms. Courtney DeStefano is among the most popular and beloved coaches and teachers on campus.  As well as teaching in the HPRSS Department and being the Co-Head of the Prefect Program, Destefs, as she is known by many, isRead More

Sudden executive orders, from the controversial immigration ban to the withdrawal of the “Trumpcare” bill, have sparked much confusion and debate. These rapid changes have made some Choate students uneasy, both for their own well-being and the well-being of their friends and family. In response, a group of faculty membersRead More

On Tuesday, March 28, Choate’s Current Events Research Group (CERG) hosted a forum in Elman Auditorium to provide information for those planning to attend a protest or take other direct actions for a cause. The forum, entitled “Protest 101”, was the first of several events planned by CERG to prepareRead More

Though a popular gathering space for Choate students, the Humanities Rotunda is also a historical spot. The space showcases a wide range of art created throughout the school’s history — from cotton tapestries to wooden carvings to bronze sculptures. More than mere decorations, this artwork tells the unique and colorfulRead More

At Choate, we pride ourselves in fostering creativity and educational curiosity by providing students the tools to explore their specific interests and to learn experientially. We offer first-rate signature programs that welcome new artists, environmentalists, and mathematicians every year. We house an i.d.Lab bursting with high-tech resources for students toRead More

Passionate, bold, and independent, Ellie Latham ’18 is the only costuming Arts Concentration student at Choate thus far, responsible for creating the magic in costumes, hair, and makeup in Choate’s fall and spring productions. After Latham’s first time costuming in Alice and Wonderland, she fell in love with costuming andRead More

Climate change exists, whether one agrees with the label or not. Greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and the warming of said atmosphere has caused the icebergs to melt, the earth’s temperature to rise, and weather patterns to change unpredictably.  Environmental issues should not be considered political. DespiteRead More