Prefects play a pivotal role in cultivating the culture and values of the Choate community. As a current freshman living in Nichols, I have learned that a good prefect isn’t just there to make sure our rooms are clean or check that our lights are turned off at 10:45 p.m.Read More
How do you celebrate Black History Month? “I try to think about the people that came before me. I educate myself on some things I don’t know about the history, and most importantly, I just try to be unapologetically black. I used to be an avid Big Sea listener andRead More
The annual Grammy Awards is a live television must-watch for America’s biggest music fans. With its live performances, heartfelt speeches, and comedic hosts, there is no wonder the event has held the attention of audiophiles for 64 years. On February 5, 2023, over 75 gramophone-shaped, golden statuettes were distributed toRead More
I was visiting the School to speak with former Arts Department Head Ms. Kalya Yannatos, who suggested that I try out one of the classes in the Colony Hall dance studio while on campus. As soon as I walked into the studio, I remember being mesmerized by the expansive space thatRead More
Boarding school TikToks always find a way to infiltrate my “For You” page. These aesthetic videos usually include fast-paced montages of picturesque hallways, gourmet meals, decorated dorm rooms, and often end with clips of students doing homework in the library to prove to the audience that they really are atRead More
After three years without wellness blocks at Choate, the program finally returned on Friday, January 20. Due to Diversity Day on Monday, January 16, and the special schedule for the week, students had a half-day that Friday, and what would usually be F and G-block was instead spent as aRead More
Graphic by Maddy Childs ’26/The Choate News Prompt: In the style of an opinions news article, write a 600-word article answering the question of whether or not Artificial Intelligence software can flawlessly and accurately replicate the writing of the average high-school-educated American. Will it ever be able to? Answer thisRead More
It is currently 10:30 p.m. My English essay is due at 11:59 p.m. The problem? A total of five words are written on the page. Weeks of saying, “the essay is a problem for future me” finally catches up to me, and the stress starts to kick in. The deadlineRead More
New Year’s resolutions are a constructive tradition, enabling people to reflect and grow. Change can happen at any point during the year, but New Year’s marks a clean slate and an opportunity for people to seek self-improvement. During the new year, many in the Choate community will create New Year’sRead More
