Campus Issues

C’mon, People, Wear Your Masks Properly!

C’mon, People, Wear Your Masks Properly!

December 16, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Chloe Jacobs ’23 It’s been nearly two years since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, and if there’s one thing that’s proved to be difficult for a lot of Americans it’s wearing their masks. Although the majority of the Choate population is fully vaccinated, 15 positive cases ofRead More

Untech Me! A Nod to the Analog

December 16, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Peek inside any classroom on campus, and you’ll notice everyone staring at their screens, either aggressively scribbling on iPads or typing away at their computer. Choate’s use of technology — specifically, the School’s one-to-one iPad program — is touted in nearly every promotion. Modern technology has replaced paper in almostRead More

Keep Perspective on College Admissions

Keep Perspective on College Admissions

December 16, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 When carefully considering all the options I had for high school back in eighth grade, I made an extensive pros-and-cons list of each school and its academic programs. In retrospect, applying to private boarding schools was a choice of immense privilege that I did notRead More

Is Taking a Sixth Class Worth the Stress?

Is Taking a Sixth Class Worth the Stress?

December 16, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Katherine Chong ’25 There is a reason that Choate allows new students to take only five classes. At such an academically rigorous school, taking five subjects is already a heavy workload. On top of that, students join sports teams, clubs, ensembles, and other extracurriculars as they become acclimatedRead More

Don’t Take Boarding For Granted

Don’t Take Boarding For Granted

November 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic courtesy of Katherine Chong ’25 What time did you wake up this morning? Five o’clock? Six o’clock? 7:59 a.m. just before the start of your English class? These answers differ across the student body depending on different variables — if you’re a morning person, if you go to breakfastRead More

What Being Multilingual Means to Me

What Being Multilingual Means to Me

November 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 Many people are amused when I tell them that I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I grew up in Hong Kong, where the local language is Cantonese, a dialect of Chinese. I was exposed to English and Mandarin at a young age, as theyRead More

Dear Tiffany, We Made A Mistake

Dear Tiffany, We Made A Mistake

November 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 Dear Miss Tiffany Xiao, We regret to inform you that our credible sources have leaked information that lead us to question your competence as a Choate student. This investigation is still in its early stages, so consider gathering some friends from the mock trialRead More

From The Choate Wellness Committee

From The Choate Wellness Committee

November 5, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 Dear Choate Community,  We are the Wellness Committee, a student-run initiative focused on improving student wellness at Choate. Led by three seniors and advised by Dr. Francisco Lopez, the committee is composed of 16 Choate students. Most of you probably don’t even know weRead More

Choate Plague Reveals Unhealthy Cultures

Choate Plague Reveals Unhealthy Cultures

November 5, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 In late September, students first began displaying the tell-tale symptoms of what many have labeled the infamous “Choate Plague.” For many students, the first giveaway was waking up with a slight sore throat — but perhaps that was from yelling too hard while cheeringRead More