Archive for March, 2019

Mayor William Dickinson has spoken out against recreational marijuana legalization. Photo courtesy of Record-Journal

Local Leaders Rally Against Marijuana

March 29, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

As states across the nation push to legalize recreational marijuana, Connecticut, too, has taken interest — and the debate over the substance’s legalization has now reached Wallingford. Democratic committee leaders announced on Thursday, March 14, that bills in three separate committees would, if passed in the Connecticut General Assembly, fullyRead More

Ms. Kalya Yannatos, Director of the Arts, recently choreographed for the Dance Company show. Photo by Jenny Guo/The Choate News

The Face Behind the Arts: Kalya Yannatos

March 29, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  After the dance concert and numerous other art related events each year, people seldom take the time to appreciate the wonderful woman spearheading all of this work — Ms. Kalya Yannatos, the Director of the Arts, or simply, Kalya, as she prefers to be called. Kalya is a sprightly,Read More

The Surprising Benefits of Contrarianism

The Surprising Benefits of Contrarianism

March 29, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In one of your classes, you have probably encountered the contrarian: a student enamored with skepticism who disagrees with everything — ostensibly for the sake of disagreement. Contrarianism, although formally defined as the rejection of popular opinion, is usually attached to this negative connotation. Knowing this, should contrarianism have aRead More

Beyond the Tuck Shop – Fussy Coffee

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Offering a selection of coffee types from around the world and freshly cooked, cafe-style meals, Fussy Coffee is a newly-opened, modern-style restaurant in New Haven that has become a popular destination for local students. Phil Lustenader, the head cook of Fussy Coffee, has been working at the restaurant since itRead More

Surowiecki ’84 Expounds Values of Groupthink

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Each year, the Adlai Stevenson, Class of 1918, Lecture, named after the two-time presidential candidate and former United States ambassador to the United Nations, brings to campus a guest speaker who shares Stevenson’s values and has made a major contribution to public life. “Learning about public service matters deeply becauseRead More

In Light of K-Pop Scandal, Korea Must Address Sexual Violence

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Lee Seunghyun, otherwise known by his stage-name Seungri, was believed to be shy, funny, and mature among fans. A budding entrepreneur and member of the famous K-pop band Big Bang, he had everything he wanted: fame, fortune, love, and happiness. His lavish lifestyle and charismatic charm earned him the nicknameRead More

Annual Dance Show Leaps Into Audience’s Hearts

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The largest and most awe-inspiring dance show of the year had its opening night on March 22. The concert embraced all levels, styles, and types of dances that dedicated Choate dancers and choreographers had to offer. This time, there was a Sunday matinée in addition to the traditional Friday andRead More

Women’s Health Center Provides Key Services

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Women’s History Month lies between the first and last days of March every year. Many significant women in history recognized during this month have worked to combat stigmas about women’s health and help women better maintain their physical well-being. Located in Wallingford, the Women’s Center of Southern New England hasRead More

More women than ever are running for president, and their gender presents unique difficulties.
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Gender Inequality Remains a Factor in 2020 Race

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Although the 2020 presidential election is still over a year and a half away, a number of candidates have already entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, and this year’s group is noticeably different from those in years past. The 2020 race has more women running for a singleRead More