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Fortifying the Southern Border is Anti-American

April 20, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

For those that followed the 2016 election, it was difficult to avoid hearing the words “build the wall” come out of President Donald Trump P’00’s mouth at one of his rallies. And while Mr. Trump has fallen through on many of his campaign promises, the border wall is something thatRead More

The celebration’s planning commitee has invited the community to engage in a week of events showcasing Wallingford.

Wallingford Plans Jubilee to Celebrate 350 Years Since Town’s Founding

April 20, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

While students may think Choate has been around for a long time, the town it calls home has an even more extensive history. Wallingford, founded in 1670, was established long before Choate. The historical town will mark its 350th anniversary in 2020 with a Jubilee Week from June 20 toRead More

PMAC performances would not be complete without the backstage work of stage managers and tech crews.

The Underrated Art of Working Behind the Scenes

April 14, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Have you ever wondered who takes care of lighting, sound, and all the other equipment used for school meetings or PMAC performances? In a world where technology can be accessed easily and rapidly, this job might not seem difficult. It might come as a surprise, then, that six students workRead More

Girls’ JV Golf Team makes Debut

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

After years of struggling to pull together a full girls’ varsity golf team, a newfound interest in the sport has been ignited at Choate Rosemary Hall. For the first time ever, not only does Choate have a Varsity team but also a JV team. This year, the Girls’ Golf ProgramRead More

The Great Debate: Should the Electoral College be Replaced?

The Great Debate: Should the Electoral College be Replaced?

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Epluribus Unum: Out of Many, One. This motto, our national motto, highlights exactly what this nation is: a union of fifty different states, each with its own unique issues and dilemmas. The founders of this nation understood this; they knew that what may plague a farmer in Nebraska may notRead More

Students Elect New Judicial Committee Representatives

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Acknowledging the importance of integrity is a central part of being a student at Choate. The honor code, displayed in every classroom, guides students’ academic, extracurricular, and personal affairs. Yet students do face moral dilemmas and make wrong decisions from time to time. The Choate Judicial Committee exists to ensureRead More

George Wildridge ’17 hikes during his gap year.

An Exit from the College Path

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate seniors are currently deciding what they will be doing after graduation. Most students decide to go on the typical college path, which means going to a four-year college in the United States. There are always, however, students in each graduating class who choose less conventional paths. These unique optionsRead More

NRA Lobbying is Corrupting Congress

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Since October, three major mass shootings have occurred: the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, killing 17, the Las Vegas shooting, killing 58, and the Sutherland Springs shooting, killing 26. Because of the tragic deaths these shootings caused, a surge of protests and rallies began supporting the creation of moreRead More

Will Kanders ’19, Aaron Xing ’19, and Carly Casazza ’19 are excited to prefect next fall.

Introducing Choate’s Future Prefects

April 13, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

For many Choate students, a reliable prefect can immensely affect their dorm experiences. Because prefects play such a significant role in the daily lives of underformers, prefect selections are always competitive — as was the case this year. In total, there were around 165 prefect applications. Of those, 73 boardingRead More