According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, caffeine is the most widely used, mind-altering substance for people of varying age groups and backgrounds because it’s legal, easy to obtain, and present in many beverages. Recent studies by the National Council on Strength and Fitness have shown that caffeine intakeRead More

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

The Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department will reduce the current size of the aquatics facility and add new elements. Read more about the preliminary plans for the town’s beloved community pool [Photo courtesy of the Record-Journal].

During your time at Choate, you’ve probably become used to the various acronyms students use to communicate both for convenience and easier understanding. Here is a condensed list of some of the acronyms that Choate students frequently use:   The SAC: The Student Activities Center / St. John Hall St.Read More

It’s hectic. It’s stressful. It’s the college process. Early decision deadlines are approaching, and many seniors are scrambling to attend information sessions, finalize personal statements, and complete supplements. It’s nothing new: applying to college always comes with a certain degree of stress. Though worrying about college seems to be universalRead More

Playing a varsity sport is undoubtedly an impressive feat, and for many high school athletes, it is the ultimate goal and accomplishment of one’s athletic career. Spots on varsity teams are extremely coveted, and often many of those spots will be filled by seasoned upperclassmen. However, there are a selectRead More

Last week’s Student Council meeting kicked off with the introduction of a new faculty adviser: Mr. John Connelly. Mr. Connelly joined Ms. Kyra Jenney as the second adviser to the Student Council. Mr. Connelly has been at Choate for 37 years and teaches a variety of HPRSS classes, including HonorsRead More

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

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