Archive for April, 2018

The water in Flint, Michigan became toxic in 2014 after representatives switched water sources to save money.

Flint Water Crisis Illustrates lack of Government Accountability

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On April 8, Michigan announced that it will no longer be distributing free bottled water to the residents of Flint, the town that switched water sources from Lake Huron to Flint River to reduce government expenses in 2014. The switch sparked a series of public-health problems and brought to lightRead More

At last Sunday's Rothberg Catalyzer Hackathon, students developed gadgets with real-world applications.

Choate’s First Hackathon Solicits Inventions to Aid Disaster Relief

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last Sunday, April 8, two teams of Choate students participated in the Rothberg Catalyzer Hackathon to build an invention that would help emergency disaster relief. A hackathon is a challenge-based competition that tasks participants with creating something unique and new using limited time and resources. This event, the first ofRead More

Leaving Wi-Fi on Will HELP, NOT HURT

Leaving Wi-Fi on Will HELP, NOT HURT

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every weeknight, the Wi-Fi at Choate Rosemary Hall is shut off as many students rush to finish their homework. For sophomores, the Wi-Fi shuts off at 11:00 p.m — an unreasonable time, given that a Choate student’s course load is likely rigorous and time-consuming. For juniors, the Wi-Fi shuts offRead More

Extracurriculars at Choate: Passion Over Position

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

At a school that offers over 100 clubs, along with a plethora of other extracurricular activities, it is no surprise that students choose to heavily involve themselves in such activities. This affords many the opportunity to solidify their passions, explore new areas of interest, or simply take a break fromRead More

The Great Debate: Should the Electoral College be Replaced?

The Great Debate: Should the Electoral College be Replaced?

April 13, 2018 at 5:00 am Comments are Disabled

On five occasions, a U.S. presidential candidate who lost the popular vote has become President because of the electoral college. This defies the will of the American people. The electoral college weighs votes differently based on location and reduces the number of states that candidates campaign in. Therefore, the electoralRead More

Itai Mupanduki ’19 and Tippa Chan ’19 welcome a prospective student during Spring Revist Days.

“What was your Reaction When You Were Admitted to Choate?”

April 6, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

With college decisions having just come out this past week, the jubilant reactions of the seniors combined with the crowds of excited Spring Visits brings back memories for the underclassmen on being accepted into Choate Rosemary Hall. With such a culturally and geographically diverse student body here at Choate, aRead More

A Fresh View on Spring Visits

A Fresh View on Spring Visits

April 6, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Deerfield Day Every Term? We Say, No Thank You

April 6, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Many students at Choate love Deerfield Day and look forward to it every year, which begs the question: Should we have a Deerfield Day every term? A Deerfield Day every term would not benefit Choate or its athletic teams, despite there being a number of people who think otherwise. First,Read More

Carter Prince ’18 tees o  in Florida over spring break.

On The Course with Carter Prince ’18

April 6, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  Carter Prince ’18 is Choate’s top golfer, captain of the golf team, and committed to the University of Pennsylvania. Even though he is currently enjoying his senior spring, he was kind enough to spare some time to converse with Staff Reporter Isabelle So ’20 about his history with golf,Read More