Presidential debates are the most amusing part of the democratic process; up to 20 candidates partake in childish yelling matches for airtime. Politicians desperate for 10 seconds of fame, in valiant efforts to make headlines, have threatened the integrity of the democratic process. These debates, which are the most publicRead More
Last March, China conducted more trans-border transactions in the Chinese yuan (CNY) than in the U.S. dollar (USD), marking a historic shift. Amidst uncertain international power dynamics, China has leveraged allied developing economies in an attempt to institute the CNY as the new standard global currency. If the United StatesRead More
Musicians in the Choate Symphony Orchestra excitedly boarded buses headed to Boston this Spring Long Weekend to embark on their first tour since 2020. Over four days, the orchestra performed a private concert, attended a masterclass with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and embarked on a food crawl across the city. Read More
It is widely accepted that education is centered around challenging students’ beliefs and encouraging them to think freely and make rational decisions. Unfortunately, an increasingly hostile culture surrounding guest speakers on college campuses has brought the idea of free speech within academia into question. As “woke culture” becomes more prevalent,Read More
Fox News host Tucker Carlson, a divisive name in many American households, is considered a beacon of modern conservatism for some. Fox News, a haven for the alt-right, serves as a breeding ground for Carlson’s radical viewpoints and protects him from public backlash despite his extensive history of indefensible statements.Read More
Graphic by Andra Ionescu ’24/The Choate News With the national debt rising by trillions in past years, it is easy for us to forget that there is a ceiling to the height of that number. But as the debt approaches the limit once again, it has come to the frontRead More
Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 On Sunday, January 8, thousands of far-right Brazilians, enthused by their leader Jair Bolsonaro, raided the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital Brasilia. To many Americans, this is a familiar scene. The frightening parallels with the insurrection that took place on January 6Read More
