Articles by: Ariel Kim '20

The Student Activities Center is no longer accepting proposals for publications. Photo by Joseph Coyne/The Choate News

SAC Puts Hold on Proposed Student Publications

February 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  The Student Activities Center (SAC) and the Committee on Student Activities (COSA) have recently decided to stop approving new publication proposals because of a lack of strong content and consistent publishing. Still, many students believe that student publications comprise an essential part of campus life, allowing students a placeRead More

How Social Psychology Can Change Your Outlook

How Social Psychology Can Change Your Outlook

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

When I was younger, people asked me about what superpower I wanted to have. Often times, my answer would be mind-reading — I was always curious about what was going on inside others’ minds. So when the opportunity came freshman spring to choose an elective, I joined psychology, the subjectRead More

Didn’t you Hear? Introverts Have a Voice, Too

November 9, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Many Choate classes are heavy on discussion — a major part of one’s final grade is determined by class participation. I have no complaints with discussion on its own; it makes class so much more entertaining because it prompts us all to constantly stay engaged. In fact, I’ve become soRead More

Standardized Classes? No, Teachers Need Independence

October 19, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate’s unique curriculum is defined by the independence and freedom that teachers have in creating their classes. Courses are not restricted to standardized curricula like the AP or IB. Rather, teachers employ their own teaching styles, personally crafting assignments and assessments. Sometimes, they even select their own texts for studentsRead More

Graphic by Chandler Littleford / The Choate News

Junior Year, I’ ll Be Your Friend

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  Dear Junior Year, I’m going to be frank with you — I’ve heard that you are the worst. I’ve heard that you cause countless all-nighters and copious mental breakdowns. I’ve heard that you put so much pressure on Choate students that even the strongest, most optimistic of us willRead More

Choate Student wins Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Choate Student wins Princeton Prize in Race Relations

May 18, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Abigail Drummond ’18 received the 12th Annual Princeton Prize in Race Relations, which recognizes her promotion of diversity in the Choate community. Learn more about her active work in race relations.

Graphic by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News

The Art of Listening

May 11, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Ariel Kim ’20 reflects on the pressure for students to adopt a political stance at Choate and considers the benefits of political neutrality.

Amisha Iyer '19, Giorgie Mccombe '19, Angela Zhao '19, Mia Katz '21, and Mr. Gary Lynch dress in style for the annual Choate Trashion Show.

C-Proctors Ask Students to Take Action For Earth Week

April 20, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate’s Earth Week began this past Friday, April 13, organized by the Choate C-proctors. Every day of the week, there is a small and interactive event for the Choate community to take part in. The week began with a screening of The Lorax and pizza-making at the KEC on Friday.Read More

Divestment Committee Finalizing Proposal for School Board

Divestment Committee Finalizing Proposal for School Board

April 6, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Near the end of the winter term, Lizzy Mitchell ’19 and Noah Hermes de Boor ’18, who are part of the Divestment Committee, spoke at a school meeting about their ongoing efforts to get the school to divest from current investments in fossil fuels. The committee is directly involved withRead More