By Ethan Zhang ’26 Being handed a weapon and pushed onto a battlefield presents a stark contrast to the comparatively tame American nine-to-five lifestyle. Mandatory military service seems like a dystopian violation of free will to most Americans. To continue foreign interests and international influence without returning to mandatory service,Read More

By Arjun Pathy ’25 Shrouded behind claims of increased tax revenues and improved consumer protection lies the fight to spread one of America’s dirtiest industries: online gambling. Since a series of legislative changes in 2007 that officially codified online gambling, the the industry ballooned to $93 billion in 2023.  OurRead More

By Andrew Jean Baptiste ’24 Our constitution has specified that a president must be at least 35 years old in order to ensure that the nation’s chief executive has the maturity and experience required for a position of such authority and esteem. However, with the recent media coverage surrounding PresidentRead More

By Ada Tieanworn ’26 A shooting at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Mall on October 3, 2023, led to two fatalities and five injuries, composed of victims from Laos, China, Myanmar, and Thailand. This terrifying event underscores the nation’s persisting, yet futile dispute over gun control. When acknowledging the growing frequency ofRead More

By Ada Tieanworn ’26 In the wake of a recent earthquake, Morocco’s hesitance in accepting international aid has drawn significant attention, igniting controversy and raising questions about their motivations and priorities. Despite the national pride that Morocco hopes to embody with their foreign policies, it is imperative that governments prioritizeRead More

By Francesca Howard ’26 We’ve all been there: the dreaded walk through the senior section of the dining hall. As you make your way through the rows of tables, you feel every pair of eyes turn your direction, and sixth-formers seem to pierce straight through to the deepest parts ofRead More

During their first week at Choate, new students underwent a series of orientation lectures and events. The programming was designed for students to get to know Choate, form new bonds, and be educated on the proper etiquette expected from them throughout their time at the School. While the events were Read More

By Steven Kee ’27 Pajamas. Soft, loose clothing that is worn in bed and consists of pants and a shirt. That is how they are defined in the Cambridge Dictionary. Pajamas are meant to be worn in bed, not in class. Choate needs to start listening to the dictionary andRead More

By Kaylin Lam ’27 Warner Bros.’s highest grossing film, Barbie, has taken Hollywood by storm. Nostalgia for the famous Mattel doll and its extensive marketing contributed to box office sales of more than $1.38 billion worldwide. Despite it’s widespread popularity, the movie’s thematic substance on gender politics has left manyRead More