Articles by: Brandon Zhang

The above poster was used to promote the club's first meeting last week.
Poster courtesy of Young Radical Leftists

First Young Radical Leftists Club Meeting Introduces Students to New Political Discussion

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  Last week, posters advertising a new club were posted across campus. They read, “There will be no food, there will be no water, there will be only anarchy,” coupled with an image of a red fist. This eccentric and attention-grabbing notice belonged to a club named “Young Radical Leftists,”Read More

Students Elect Sharma-Robertson Administraiton

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

In an email to the student body on the evening of February 8, Mr. James Stanley, Dean of Students, announced that Vikram Sharma ’20 and William Robertson ’20 would be serving as Choate’s 2019-2020 Student Body President and Vice President, respectively. The election process took a new turn this year.Read More

Graphic by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News

Student Committee to Resume Divestment Efforts

February 1, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Since its announcement at the end of winter term last year, the Divestment Committee has gone off the public radar at Choate. The team took a short break in the fall from their work in pushing the school towards divestment from the fossil fuel industry to accommodate the busy schedulesRead More

Lee ’19 and Koljaka ’19 Named Regeneron Science Scholars

Lee ’19 and Koljaka ’19 Named Regeneron Science Scholars

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

Each year in January, the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition announces the results of its extensive talent search. Out of 1,964 entrants this year, the competition has selected the top 300 young scientists in America to receive this phenomenal distinction. Choate is lucky to have had two students pickedRead More

The Truth About Wi-Fi and Network Policies on Campus

The Truth About Wi-Fi and Network Policies on Campus

December 14, 2018 at 10:00 am Comments are Disabled

Wi-Fi and cellular networks are now an integral part of our everyday lives. Students rely on these networks because they rely on smartphones, laptops, and iPads. Choate students often express their opinions and voice their complaints about these services. This contentious issue seems to have two major components: Wi-Fi speedsRead More

“Where should I go? Will I get in? ” The Stress of the College Process

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

The college process is long and exhausting, filled with standardized tests, long applications, and a whirlwind of deadlines. On November 1, the first major round of deadlines came around, which required the submission of the majority of Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) applications. A smaller portion of theseRead More

“Where should I go? Will I get in?” The Stress of the College Process

November 8, 2018 at 11:19 pm Comments are Disabled

The college process is long and exhausting, filled with standardized tests, long applications, and a whirlwind of deadlines. On November 1, the first major round of deadlines came around, which required the submission of the majority of Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) applications. A smaller portion of theseRead More

School Welcomes New Wellness Directors

September 29, 2018 at 10:44 am Comments are Disabled

This summer, there was a complete overhaul in the wellness positions on campus. The Administration made two new hires with Dr. Miriam Cohen as the new Health Center Director and Dr. Francisco Lopez as the new Director of Counseling. Another key change was the new position taken by Ms. LibbyRead More

Services Held on Campus for Jewish Holidays

Services Held on Campus for Jewish Holidays

September 29, 2018 at 10:42 am Comments are Disabled

September brings with it the kick-off to the school year, the beginning of autumn, and  the start of the Jewish High Holidays. The two largest holidays of the year in Judaism occur within ten days of each other each year, with Rosh Hashanah stretching from sundown on September 9 toRead More