Nation/World

The Looming Threat of Space Junk

The Looming Threat of Space Junk

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

What do a golden olive branch, art by Andy Warhol, and three golf balls have in common? They’ve all been left behind on the moon! And, while these items may be sentimental favorites, among this group are also three moon buggies and 54 unscrewed probes. All of this debris addsRead More

Covid Spike in India Stems From Government Failure

Covid Spike in India Stems From Government Failure

May 7, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

After inoculating healthcare workers, India began a vaccine rollout for those over 60 /Photo courtesy of Getty Images Amid the rapid arrival of the new variant and relaxed restrictions, India has become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing 400,000 confirmed cases in a single day. Hospitals and crematoriumsRead More

Biden Scores High in His First 100 Days

Biden Scores High in His First 100 Days

May 7, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News A president’s first 100 days sets the expectation for their remaining time in office. President Joe Biden’s first 100 days, which ended on April 28, were spent addressing the two biggest crises in the US: the coronavirus pandemic and the economy. His intention hasRead More

The Syrian War is a Needless Proxy Conflict

The Syrian War is a Needless Proxy Conflict

May 7, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News Sarfarna Ala Europa, a song every Syrian child knows by heart, is rhythmic, up-beat, and pop-inspired. The lyrics, however, depict the suffering and fear of the weary refugee. One doesn’t need to know Arabic to understand the song’s meaning, nor the effect of theRead More

Inequality Drives Global Vaccine Distribution

Inequality Drives Global Vaccine Distribution

February 26, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Around the globe, nations are competing in one of the largest battles in history: the race for mass coronavirus vaccination. Unfortunately, as with many such contests, this one isn’t taking place on a level playing field. This race is biased toward the wealthiest countries, leaving the poor with limited accessRead More

Military Coup in Myanmar Threatens the Global Democratic Order

Military Coup in Myanmar Threatens the Global Democratic Order

February 26, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On February 1, Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, detained hundreds of civilian government officials and seized control of the government, declaring a state of emergency. The leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was among the civilian leaders detained onRead More

Winter Storm Ravages Midwest, Renewing Climate Concerns

Winter Storm Ravages Midwest, Renewing Climate Concerns

February 26, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

As Winter Storm Uri wrought havoc in the American midwest, entire power grids shut down, and states like Texas faced an unprecedented crisis. Tuesday, February 16 marked the coldest day in North Texas in 72 years, with towns in the Dallas-Fort Worth area reaching an astonishing minus two degrees fahrenheit.Read More

President Biden’s 100 Days Scorecard

President Biden’s 100 Days Scorecard

February 12, 2021 at 2:13 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe /The Choate News Check out future issues of The Choate News for an updated scorecard. 

Nuclear Disarmament Requires a United Global Effort

February 12, 2021 at 2:11 pm Comments are Disabled

When citizens and the media discuss President Joe Biden’s policies, they often gravitate to those regarding the economy, climate change, or, most recently, the coronavirus pandemic. How often do nuclear disarmament policies come up? Not often enough. According to the Arms Control Association, the U.S. has an arsenal of aroundRead More