Archive for October, 2018

The Ghosts of Halloween Brings the Spirts of Choate to Life

The Ghosts of Halloween Brings the Spirts of Choate to Life

October 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

October has always been a month when you begin feeling chills from the weather — and from the spooky stories that are shared. From the dead body on campus to the ghost in Lib, the following are only some examples of ghost and spirit encounters on campus. Di’Anna Bonomolo ’20Read More

Bar Bouchee (left) offers French far, while The Halal Guys (right) serves meat and falafel dishes. Photos courtesy of fredbollacienterprises.com and the Phoenix New Times

October 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This weekend, parents from all over the world will visit their children’s classes, meet their teachers, and watch their sporting events. When in need of a respite from the hustle and bustle of campus life, parents and families may want to grab a bite to eat in Wallingford or oneRead More

Fall Crew Builds Team Chemistry

October 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Most intramural sports tend to be fun, easygoing, and noncompetitive. The exception is Choate Fall Crew. The team has put in hard work and effort during the fall season to train for their spring season. This team is the most active intramural sport on campus, practicing everyday throughout the week.Read More

Many Choate parents are also alumni: (from left to right) The Keatings, the Sethbhakdis, and the Ponce de Leons. (from left to right) Photos courtesy of Graham Keating, PJ Sethbhakdi, and Tigo Ponce de Leon

Welcome Moms, Dads, and Former Choaties!

October 25, 2018 at 10:15 pm Comments are Disabled

Listen to accounts from alumni parents and current students on how Choate has changed its environmental policies, curriculum, daily life, and much more. [Photo courtesy of Graham Keating]

Graphic by Elaine Zhang/The Choate News

Dietary Restrictions: Experiences in the Dining Hall

October 25, 2018 at 10:06 pm Comments are Disabled

Is the Hill House Dining Hall conducive to those with dietary restrictions? Three students – one gluten-intolerant, one vegan, and one with a Halal diet — share their dining hall trials and tribulations. [Graphic by Elaine Zhang/ The Choate News]

Great Debate

Great Debate

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

A compulsory voting policy undermines the liberty that voting is supposed to represent. Moreover, a government-imposed system that forces people to take the time out of their day to vote for issues that they often don’t understand or don’t care about is damaging to the political process.         In theRead More

BMuse Cafe offers a plethora of salads, both pre-designed and make-your-own. Photo by Abigail Chang/The Choate News

Beyond the Tuck Shop: BMuse Cafe

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

Though downtown Wallingford is home to many restaurants serving gourmet pizza, comfort food, and rich desserts, there are very few restaurants with a menu designed largely for vegetarian and vegan diets. This once niche local market has started to take off, however, with the pricey vegan fare of Pure AlchemyRead More

Kathryn Frund Showcases Environmental Awareness

Kathryn Frund Showcases Environmental Awareness

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

On Friday, October 12, Choate Rosemary Hall welcomed guest artist Kathryn Frund to the exhibition gallery of the Paul Mellon Arts Center. The artist showcased her art portfolio titled “Open Collections,” which explores themes such as stewardship, fluidity, excess, and integration. Pieces made of primarily recycled materials can be foundRead More

After Catholic Church Child Sexual Abuse, Laws Must Be Rewritten

After Catholic Church Child Sexual Abuse, Laws Must Be Rewritten

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

On August 14, a Pennsylvania grand jury reported that more than 300 priests across the state sexually abused over 1,000 children in a span of 70 years. The Catholic Church employed a “systematic cover-up” to protect these predators, handling allegations internally and moving abusive priests to different parishes. Some bishopsRead More