Before coming to Choate, I had prejudices against people who came from certain regions. As someone grew up in Shanghai hearing negative things about people from outside the city, I retained some of these biases when I came to Choate.  For instance, I was told that city people are moreRead More

On January 15, Girls’ Thirds Squash faced a strong opponent in the Westover School’s JV Girls’ Squash team. Although most of the Choate team is new to both the team and the sport, their cohesiveness and team spirit was evident at the match as they triumphed over Westover’s JV team.Read More

The contention surrounding political discourse spans the nation and often permeates Choate’s campus. With the possible introduction of new clubs such as Young Libertarians and, until earlier this week, Turning Point U.S.A., Choate may be experiencing the start of a shift in political climate.  Earlier this week, the Turning PointRead More

Choate’s Intramural Basketball League, or IBL, has always played a large role in Choate’s basketball culture. Students in the IBL participate in practices and games and culminate their season in a tournament at the end of the winter — an event that often draws large crowds of Choate students.  ThisRead More

During school meeting last week, Head of School Dr. Alex Curtis congratulated biology teacher Dr. Heather York for getting her research on neotropical bats published in the December issue of the Journal of Mammalogy. Dr. York developed a dichotomous key —  a tool that allows the user to determine theRead More

With the Lunar New Year fast approaching, Choate’s Chinese Club has once again started preparing for celebrations. Since many Choate students take part in the holiday, the club will be hosting a banquet in the Student Activities Center on Friday, January 24. In addition, the Chinese Club will be sellingRead More

If you’re asked to think of famous dancers and thespians, do images of elegant female ballerinas and actresses spring to mind? Maybe the answer is yes, since dance and theater both have long-standing reputations in Western culture as feminine disciplines. Data from the Registrar’s Office reveals what appears to beRead More

  Last week, juniors took the first step toward their future; they were assigned college counselors. Of course, most Choate students attend college. However, for some students, college is not the best next step in their lives. Choate advertises itself as a “place of many paths,” and yet the onlyRead More

The last day before winter break each year, Choate hosts its annual Holiday Program. While many students enjoy this time together to destress after an intense three- to four-week period of bombardment by essays and exams, many dislike that they are required to attend the Holiday Program. At Choate, specialRead More