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Students Reflect on Community Service Day

Students Reflect on Community Service Day

October 19, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last Friday, October 12, students and faculty participated in Choate’s sustainability-themed Community Service Day, with people working in different locations across campus, the town, and New Haven County.         The event’s new focus brought many changes, most of which were met with positive feedback. Ms. Melissa Koomson, Director of CommunityRead More

The Hard Work and Planning Behind Every Weekend Event

October 19, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every weekend, students participate in all sorts of activities, ranging from SAC dances to movie nights. As exciting as weekends are, what doesn’t get recognized as often is the immense amount of work put into planning and making sure that these events are enjoyable. How early an event is plannedRead More

Heated Political Debate Erupts During Ally Week Discussion

October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Read about the fiery debate between liberal and conservative Choate students during the Young Republicans, Young Democrats, and SPECTRUM joint meeting [Photo courtesy of Kyra Jenney].

Despite Differing Viewpoints, We Must Respect

Despite Differing Viewpoints, We Must Respect

October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every Thursday night, Young Republicans gather at the same time — and on the other side of campus — as Young Democrats. While a typical Young Democrats’ meeting is characterized by a circle of armchairs and formally moderated debate in the Bay Room of St. John Hall, a Young Republicans’Read More

On the Court with Lani Uyeno ’19

On the Court with Lani Uyeno ’19

October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Lani Uyeno ’19 is the reigning New England Player of the Year and Girls’ Varsity Volleyball co-captain this season. In her sophomore year, Uyeno played a large role on the team that would eventually win back-to-back New England Championships. Recently, she sat down with staff reporter George McCabe ’20 toRead More

Introducing Ashley Wang ’19: New Senior at the KEC and Member of the National U.S. Figure Skating Team

Introducing Ashley Wang ’19: New Senior at the KEC and Member of the National U.S. Figure Skating Team

October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

You are probably aware that a number of Choate’s post-graduate students are athletes who play on varsity teams, but for PG Ashley Wang ’19, athletics extend far beyond the WJAC.  Wang is a student from Los Angeles, California who is on the National U.S. Figure Skating Team and represented theRead More

Club Discussions Need to be Followed by Action

October 20, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

At Choate, there’s a club for everyone: From groups that gather to write for a satirical magazine, to groups that meet to debate, to groups that simply meet to tell stories, there’s a place for everyone to get involved. By themselves, each of these clubs stand for and serve nobleRead More

Theft and Damage at St. John Hall

October 6, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Where have all the Ping-Pong balls gone? That’s what Mr. Jim Yanelli, Director of Student Activities, and his team have found themselves asking more than once in these opening weeks of the school year. Choate’s St. John Hall is a beautiful new building, but its equipment seems to not likeRead More

New St. John Brings Delight and Questions

New St. John Brings Delight and Questions

April 21, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The world-class, state-of-the-art St. John Hall Student Center officially opened to the community on Monday, April 10. This 37,000 square foot building, located in the heart of campus, was designed to enhance the student experience at Choate. Director of Student Activities Mr. Jim Yanelli said, “Students always interact collaboratively, butRead More