When a group has a name like “Sandbox Percussion,” you know that their show will probably be utterly fascinating. On Friday, October 2, Choate alum Jonny Allen performed with his group, Sandbox Percussion, in the Paul Mellon Arts Center. Throughout the night, the group shattered perceptions of classical percussion withRead More

Picture this: a pathway snakes around the coast of lower Manhattan, winding through picturesque parks and tranquil pools. This pathway would be called the “Dryline,” or a path that protects land from rising seas, thus keeping it dry. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Well, it might become reality. Danish architect BjarkRead More

Last spring, Arts Concentration saw the beginning of a new chapter. Welcome with a round of applause our very first dance Arts Con student: Madi Epstein O’Halloran ’18. This sophomore’s talent in dance has astounded her mentors and peers alike. Epstein O’Halloran fell in love with dance at the ageRead More

On a dark and stormy Friday evening, Choate students piled into the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC), lured by the promise of food, warmth, and eye-opening artwork. That night, from 5:30-7:30, Choate held an artist reception for Kari Cholnoky ’06 and Corina S. Alvarezdelugo ’81. Both artists’ work are beingRead More

Small things have always gotten the short end of the stick. However, the hottest new trend of micro-living has introduced many to the luxury of living small. Ms. Casey Kelsey is experiencing small living firsthand as she resides in her tiny house by the Kohler Environmental Center. Ms. Kelsey, aRead More

At the senior dinner in the beginning of this year, more than twenty new postgraduate students stood up to introduce themselves. You might wonder why these people have decided to spend an extra year in high school; while their peers gear up for college, these few postgraduate students will continueRead More

Dr. Allison M. Nishitani, a new science teacher and an adviser at Library, recently adopted a baby hedgehog named Calliope. Dr. Nishitani’s decision to get a hedgehog was “very random.” After seeing Mr. Ben Small’s pet snake, Max, in the science center, Dr. Nishitani decided that she wanted to haveRead More

Walking around the PMAC on Friday nights, you’re likely to experience some strange sights—late-night painters, flutists “cramming” for their next orchestra solo, wandering a cappella groups… Now, though, you might stumble upon a new group: C Underground Rock Band. The club hosted its first meeting last Friday in the PMACRead More

On Setpember 25, in a surpise announcement, John Boehner made public his intention to resign from his position as Speaker of the House. His resignation, combined with the fast approaching presidential elections, has provoked discussions among politicians and in the media. In almost five years as Speaker of the House,Read More