We often bill Choate as a progressive, left-leaning campus, and many members of our community identify that way as well. We talk extensively about diversity, equality, and justice. We make efforts to publicly show how inclusive we are as a school. But I can’t help notice the many ways inRead More

At Choate, we often casually assume the existence of God. We read the Bible in English class. The political debate a few weeks ago ended with “God Bless America.” The recent religious panel did not include representation from non-Abrahamic religions. These instances are not purposefully discriminatory, yet they serve asRead More

When I first began attending Choate, I tried my best to fit into this diverse community full of people with different personalities and backgrounds. In the process of integrating myself into the community, I found myself changing things from my homework routine, to the way I pronounce my name inRead More

Sustainability has started to become a buzzword, and its meaning has been primarily lost in confusing corporate language. What does this often overused and misconstrued word mean? I understand sustainability to be a mindset and a set of behaviors that lead to the long term health of the planet andRead More

Classics is broadly defined as the study of the languages, culture, history, and literature of Ancient Greece and Rome. Liberal arts education itself has its roots in classics — in fact, “liberal arts” is a phrase derived from the Latin artes liberales, meaning “the skills worthy of a free person.”Read More

At Choate and around the world, veganism has begun to enter the mainstream. In the past, refraining from consuming animal products has been a movement marred by stereotypes and misconceptions, espoused only by a small number of dedicated animal rights activists. Today, it has become a popular lifestyle choice endorsedRead More

Perhaps the worst part of feminism is its prefix, “fem.” The inherently female nature of the word often scares us, and it insinuates a fundamental exclusion of male perspective. At Choate, there is an unspoken understanding that feminism is limited to females. In our warm bubble filled with Diversity DayRead More

By the end of spring term, many Choate students — especially seniors — come to the regrettable realization that they have failed to establish relationships with individuals outside of their friend groups. After our first, maybe second year at Choate, we know who our friends are. Cliques are clearly definedRead More

If I had to summarize the theme of the Judicial Committee speeches in one word, it would be “administration.” If I could use two, I would add “horrible administration.” And if I were given a full sentence, I’d say, “The administration is hiding insidious problems within its justice system, andRead More