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Truth Social: Living Up to Its Promise?

Truth Social: Living Up to Its Promise?

April 15, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Leah Han ’27/The Choate News By Jai Midha ’27 In the ever-changing social media landscape, we often question the validity of online information. Truth Social, a social media platform helmed by Former President Donald Trump P’00, marks a pivotal milestone in the ongoing debate of free speech andRead More

Social Media Ruined Women’s Basketball. Can it Save it?

Social Media Ruined Women’s Basketball. Can it Save it?

April 15, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Evelyn Kim ’25/The Choate News By Ethan Zhang ’26 The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has long been criticized for relying on the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) revenue to stay afloat. Simply put, the WBNA does not generate enough revenue from viewers to even profit, let alone matchRead More

Princess Catherine: Another Royal “Scandal”

Princess Catherine: Another Royal “Scandal”

April 15, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Rielle Reyes ’27/The Choate News By Francesca Howard ’26 The late Queen Elizabeth II famously said that “the royals have to be seen to be believed.” Recent events have only proven her right. Chances are, you have probably heard about the recent debacle with the British royal familyRead More

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

February 28, 2024 at 7:15 pm Comments are Disabled

By Jai Midha ’27 In the dramatic 1942 case of Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that fighting words are not protected by the First Amendment. Yet, even after this monumental ruling, people still turn to the First Amendment for protection and justification for hateful remarks. Naturally,Read More

How “Suspending” Campaigns Are Used To Exploit Voter Funds

How “Suspending” Campaigns Are Used To Exploit Voter Funds

February 28, 2024 at 7:14 pm Comments are Disabled

By Nilan Kathir ’25 On January 21, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, seen as Former President Donald Trump P’00’s closest competitor for the Republican Party’s presidential candidate, dropped out of the 2024 election. Rather, he “suspended” his campaign, endorsing Trump instead.  A surplus of campaign controversies have emerged in recent years,Read More

Don’t Have “Bad Blood” With Taylor Swift!

Don’t Have “Bad Blood” With Taylor Swift!

February 28, 2024 at 7:13 pm Comments are Disabled

By Steven Kee ’27 Recently, memes about Taylor Swift’s use of non-eco-friendly transport, such as helicopters and private jets, have infiltrated many social media feeds. In a video I came across, a comedian said he was waiting for Swift to leave a bodega in New York City, then showed aRead More

A Year of Growth: A Love Letter to The Choate News

A Year of Growth: A Love Letter to The Choate News

February 28, 2024 at 7:11 pm Comments are Disabled

By Lauren Kee ’24 Thirty-six thousand copies of the paper. One hundred thirty contributors. Twelve issues. One masthead. In the blink of an eye, a year of The Choate News under the direction of the 117th Masthead is coming to an end.  Our friends have probably heard our complaints aboutRead More

Creating Body Positivity at Choate and Beyond

Creating Body Positivity at Choate and Beyond

February 28, 2024 at 7:09 pm Comments are Disabled

By Francesca Howard ’26 According to the National Organization for Women (NOW), two in three adolescent girls are dissatisfied with their body image. This alarming statistic reveals an unsettling trend that demands urgent attention and decisive action. This issue was only exacerbated during the Covid-19 lockdown. Data from the NationalRead More

A Man of Many Attributes: Kissinger’s Legacy

A Man of Many Attributes: Kissinger’s Legacy

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Arjun Pathy ’25 On November 29, 2023, Henry Kissinger’s death at 100 years old brought about a mix of sharp criticism and celebration over his legacy. Perhaps one of the most divisive figures in American history, Kissinger is remembered as either the man who saved the world or murderedRead More