Archive for October, 2017

Traffic Incidents on Campus Reinforce Need for Vigilance

October 6, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Two weeks ago, many students gathered out near the Chapel, at the corner of North Elm Street and Curtis Avenue, where a red sedan had driven onto the sidewalk before crashing through the granite and wood fence posts and flipping through the air. The car landed upright, injuring the twoRead More

China’s Communist Collapse: Why Capitalism Is There To Stay

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Socialism is a dying concept in China; gone are the days of Mao’s green jacket and the People’s Communes. Walk down Nanjing Road in Shanghai today, and you will see the Chinese people spending more money than their grandparents dreamed of. General Motors, Rolex, Gucci, and thousands of other WesternRead More

Students once regularly purchased breakfast foods and drinks at the Daily Grind, which raised money for charity.

New Schedule Puts Future of Daily Grind in Doubt

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Prior to this year’s schedule overhaul, students would go to the Humanities Rotunda every Friday during their 30-minute Conference block to purchase cheap delicacies amid an otherwise hectic day. Every week, the Student Council would work with another club or student organization to sell various foods and drinks, including lemonade,Read More

When these alarms sound, the entire Choate community needs to know how to respond.

100% Participation Necessary in Emergency Drills

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Recently, the Choate community has partaken in various emergency drills that are intended to prepare the students and faculty for potential dangers and threats on campus. There has been one lockdown drill, in which a person or animal may pose a threat, and one emergency assembly, which occurs in theRead More

The inaugural PINK Color Run takes place this Sunday, October 8.

PINK Color Run Makes Strides for Planned Parenthood

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  Colors! Sweat! Paint! Music! Fun! This year’s inaugural PINK Color Run, organized by Women on Developing Empowering Resolutions (WONDER) and co-sponsored by many gender equality clubs on campus, is literally making strides to support women’s rights. The color run will take place this Sunday, October 8, and all proceedsRead More

Theft and Damage at St. John Hall

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Where have all the Ping-Pong balls gone? That’s what Mr. Jim Yanelli, Director of Student Activities, and his team have found themselves asking more than once in these opening weeks of the school year. Choate’s St. John Hall is a beautiful new building, but its equipment seems to not likeRead More

Donation jars can be found across campus.

After Hurricane Harvey, Student Takes Action

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As a “born and raised Houstonian,” Alix Kirby ’18 feels that it is imperative to help those in need in her hometown, especially since her family and friends were directly affected by the Hurricane Harvey, which has recently affected large portions of the southern United States. She said, “Most ofRead More

Your donation of blood can save up to three lives.

Choate’s Red Cross Club to Host Blood Drive

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On October 13, Choate Rosemary Hall will take part in a school-wide Community Service Day, during which the Red Cross Club will host a blood drive. Choate’s Red Cross Club has hosted blood drives in conjunction with the American Red Cross for years. The club is part of many acrossRead More

The Wisdom House Retreat Center in Litchfield, CT, was a center for inspiration and activity for Chamber Chorus.

Working in Harmony: Chamber Chorus Retreats to Wisdom House

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  The vast amount of talent at Choate, specifically in the arts, is not a secret to anybody in the community. One example of this is the Chamber Chorus, a choral group for which members must audition. The group not only performs for the Choate community, but also travels internationally.Read More