Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 The 26th Conference of the Parties, also known as COP26, kicked off in Glasgow on October 31. The summit brings countries together in an attempt to solve climate problems and accelerate action toward the goals set by the Paris Climate Accord and the UNRead More

Photo courtesy of The Hill In the days since the November 2, 2021 elections, the long-standing, popular media outlets, Fox News and CNN, have been vigorously debating reasons that lead to the Virginia Gubernatorial race “upset” of Democrat Terry McAuliffe by Republican Glenn Youngkin. The wildest claim is that McAuliffeRead More

Graphic courtesy of Brian Yip ’24 The app that has almost 1.9 billion users on a daily basis — you guessed it, Facebook — has undergone a rebranding, but has anything really changed? The new name, “Metaverse” represents a new era in Facebook technology. But while a new name mayRead More

Climate change has become subject to party politics, with Republicans taking a stubbornly harsh stance.

The American Gold Rush of the mid-1800s ushered in a new era of entrepreneurship and self-determination. It was a liberating venture for prospectors into a land  with plenty of opportunities unrestricted by government and politics. Compared to this, the modern day race for “White Gold,” or lithium, is a disappointingRead More

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

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

Graphic Courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 I believe there is nothing in this world that is simultaneously as loved and hated as the pun. As such, essay that it would be a good idea to discuss them. Puns are a bizarre linguistic development, one that makes a mockery of theRead More

The state of nuclear diplomacy has changed with each administration, determining the fate of geopolitics.