Students nervously chat in front of the new Recital Hall in Colony Hall, their heartbeats high as though they just ran up a hill. They are about to audition for one of Choate’s selective music ensembles, and whether new or returning, they are all incredibly apprehensive. Are they ready forRead More
On Friday, September 20, people around the world flooded the streets, demanding that their governments take action against climate change. The movement was led by youth activists that have been planning the strikes for more than a year. In the United States, the organization U.S. Youth Climate Strike, a self-describedRead More
On Friday, September 13, the Chinese Club hosted its annual Mid-Autumn Festival Dinner. The Mid-Autumn Festival is regarded as one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. In hopes to teach students about Chinese culture and for Chinese students who weren’t able to go home and celebrate the nationalRead More
This week, at the Andrew Mellon Library, a range of academic support sessions helped students readjust to Choate’s demanding academic coursework. These sessions included “Academic Integrity and Plagiarism at Choate,” “iPad Tips and Tricks,” “Organizing Academic Life,” and “NY Digital Access and Set Up.” In “Academic Integrity and Plagiarism atRead More
On June 11, 2019, the day after the 2018 — 2019 school year came to a close, members of the Choate Symphony Orchestra were buzzing with excitement as they prepared to fly to Italy for a concert tour. The 11 days of culture, art, and music had been anticipated forRead More
Since the tragic mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on August 3, the big-box discount retailer has all but exploited the tragedy. As politicians struggle to create change in gun legislation, various corporations have taken on the responsibility to try to push change toward common sense gunRead More
A scream echoes through the night. A house buzzing with noise falls silent with a gasp and a cry of horror — there has been a murder! A body lies on the ground, surrounded by six weapons marked by six sets of fingerprints. Who is the murderer? Someone knows. MostRead More
During the Hill House fire, local fire departments from Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, and North Haven, all observers agree, acted bravely and effectively to save the heart of Choate’s campus. To thank the firemen who saved Hill House, the School hosted a brunch for the firemen, their families, and members ofRead More
The 2020 Democratic primary race is now in full swing, and among the exceptionally large field of presidential hopefuls, one consistently pulls ahead: Joe Biden. The former vice president has a lot going for him in this race — and a lot going against him, if you ask his opponentsRead More
