Articles by: Michelle Zhuang '18

Choate’s new curriculum includes a robotics signature program and an additional ten hours of community service.

A Look into the 2018-2019 Course Catalogue

February 23, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Winter term is coming to an end, and the longer and warmer days of spring mean that it’s time to check out the new course catalogue if you’re not a sixth former. Each year, the catalogue is reviewed by a panel  of faculty members, including Academic Department Heads; the DirectorRead More

The dining room of Christo’s Restaurant & Bar offers a spare and modern aesthetic.

Christo’s Restaurant & Bar

February 23, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Trying to find New Haven-style pizza in Wallingford? Look no further than Christo’s Restaurant & Bar, a family-run establishment that serves up classic, hearty American-fare. Though known for its pizza, the chicken parmesan and shrimp dinner are also popular orders. According to Chef Bryan Russo, “Our mashed potato and baconRead More

In 1991, students at First Hurrah were treated to a miniature ice castle.

“Under the Sea” First Hurrah Marks 100 Days to Commencement

February 16, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

What do you get when you combine chocolate-covered strawberries, upperclassman, and dancing? First Hurrah, of course! This year, the dance took place on Saturday, February 10, with the theme “Under the Sea.” While many understand what the tradition entails, its long and storied history that draws from traditions at bothRead More

The Choate Network blocks three groups of sites: pornography, gambling, and those promote hate groups.

Despite Web Filtering, Community Satisfied with Choate Network

February 2, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Amidst great uproar, the FCC’s Republican majority voted to repeal Obama-era net neutrality mandates on December 14, 2017. This change means that in the near future, internet service providers will be able to create slow and fast lanes for use and block content and applications that they disagree with. However,Read More

Dr. Feldman’s word game Pijin, which he described as “Scrabble for phonemes,” was crowdfunded in 2014.

Dr. Travis Feldman Kickstarts Innovation

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

Have an idea, but no funds to see it through? Use Kickstarter to bring it to life! Since 2009, the popular crowdfunding base has funded 137,740 fabulous, quirky, and sometimes downright weird inventions. Among these funded inventions, three of them belong to Choate’s very own i.d. Lab Director and EnglishRead More

Catching Up With the Faculty Pets

Catching Up With the Faculty Pets

December 15, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Imagine this: You’re walking up to the dining hall after sports. At the base of Hill House, you see an adorable golden retriever tied to a lamppost. You sit down next to the dog and pet it for a few minutes. When your impatient friends’ texts finally compel you toRead More

The Perks of Service Academies

November 17, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By now, seniors are all too familiar with the stress and rush of the four-year college application process — we’ve heard the words “Common App,” and “holistic” repeated ad nauseum, and most of us simply can’t wait for the entire process to be over. However, there’s another, albeit smaller, subsetRead More

From escape rooms to restaurants, Wallingford provides a variety of culinary and entertainment options.

Free Time? Go to Town

October 20, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

While entertainment opportunities abound on campus, the Choate community is also surrounded by the vibrant town of Wallingford. Last week, Michelle Zhuang ’18 took to the streets to find the best entertainment options in town – all a short walk or Uber away. Doolittle Park Searching for a slice ofRead More

With collaboration between Choate and the Wallingford police, the Safety Report Form was unveiled to improve campus safety.

Despite Campus Intiatives, Street Harassment Remains

September 29, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Although street harassment may seem like a far-off threat, it’s unfortunately one that many Choate students are familiar with. Freshman cross-country runner Claire Yuan ’21 was verbally harassed by a passing car two weeks ago while with three teammates, mere days after stepping foot on campus.  “We  were coming downRead More