Graphic by Brian Yip ’24 While the world’s attention has been focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, increasing energy prices, and the Queen’s death, one critical event has gone under the radar.  In the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan launched another attack on Armenia over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. According toRead More

On Time Management Plan your week out in advance. That includes all extracurriculars, classes, homework, and free time. Yes, free time, especially during busy weeks such as the week before term-end experiences. It is easy to get lost in your work and forget to take care of yourself, so setRead More

Every year, the school assigns a mandatory summer reading. And, every year, some students will annotate every page, while others only read the first couple of lines. I always hear people saying (myself included) that summer reads are chronically “boring” and “repetitive.” However, despite regular complaints, to the best ofRead More

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 Choate has a large assortment of fascinating electives. From “Chemistry of Food” to “Music Production,” there are numerous ways for students to explore new topics and pursue their passions. Despite all of the options offered, I believe that there is a crucial class missing fromRead More

Graphic by Brian Yip ’24 Recently, Liz Truss, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and her administration announced that they would cut taxes while increasing government spending to mend the economic repercussions of exorbitant energy prices. Unfortunately, the recent change has negatively affected the British market and createdRead More

In a time of political turmoil on the Southern border, instead of seeking lasting solutions, two Republican governors have proceeded with a different strategy: political stunts. In April, thr Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, sent buses full of migrants to the Northeast, planning to drop them and their belongings offRead More

“Finding your people at Choate is hard, but it’s not impossible. My freshman year, the seniors told me that I would most likely not be friends with the same people for all four years of Choate. Of course, I did not believe them. After only two weeks at Choate —Read More

“During my time at Choate, I’ve learned a thing or two… which is really only like half a thing per year… so not a great ratio. Really this is more about my mindset than something I have learned, which brings me down to ¼ thing per year… Let’s not getRead More

“Anyways, that brings us to today — I have for you all 25 tips for success at Choate.   1. Don’t be afraid to go to the gym because everyone’s looking at themselves so much they won’t even notice you.  2. Dining hall traffic can be avoided by staring straightRead More