Ever since it was enacted on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act (colloquially referred to as the “ACA” or “Obamacare”) has been one of the most contentious policies in Washington. Although its purpose is seemingly uncontroversial — to provide reasonably priced healthcare to the American people — Obamacare stillRead More

Amidst the familiar aroma of burger patties sizzling on the grill, students have noticed a new smiling face in Hill House Dining Hall: Mr. Paul Kikosicki, the new SAGE Onsite Food Service Director. He is ready to contribute fresh ideas to Choate’s dining experience with his 27-year career in theRead More

Ms. Jennifer Tuleja, the new director of the Andrew Mellon Library, hopes to transform the library in order to make it more accessible to Choate students. After former director Ms. Diane Langlois retired from Choate after an industrious 30 year career, Ms. Tuleja was appointed the new director of theRead More

It’s a Tuesday afternoon, but nothing about this day is ordinary. Right here in Connecticut, a team of marine specialists pack in a van, on what seems to be just a typical weekday. This group is heading off on a wild journey that doesn’t guarantee a safe return, and someRead More

I remember tattling on my younger brother to our parents when I was around eight.  He had insisted that our baby-sitter remove a brown bit from the banana he had been eating, so she cut off half of the banana and threw the perfectly edible part of the fruit into theRead More

When a group has a name like “Sandbox Percussion,” you know that their show will probably be utterly fascinating. On Friday, October 2, Choate alum Jonny Allen performed with his group, Sandbox Percussion, in the Paul Mellon Arts Center. Throughout the night, the group shattered perceptions of classical percussion withRead More

A stream of sixth-formers rushed into the Lanphier Center last Wednesday to participate in the first ever Action Plan Program. The College Counseling Office held its first Action Plan Program, known as APP, for sixth-formers this past Wednesday. College counselors organized this special workshop to help students navigate the collegeRead More

Relationships are difficult to navigate. Add in a group of teenagers, and relationships seem nearly impossible. Renowned educator and expert on teen culture and relationships Ms. Rosalind Wiseman visited Choate last Tuesday, September 15 to speak to the community about a variety of topics, including hook-ups, teenage relationships, power dynamics,Read More

Charles Pétillon, a French artist, has always been known for photographing balloons in different places and positions. Though his pieces typically sit in lifeless clusters, on August 27 he brought his work to life in London’s Convent Garden Market Building, creating a massive piece called “Heartbeat.” When looking at theRead More