I am too anxious to eat in class. I’ve held on to a piece of trash for a whole meeting because I was too nervous to get up and throw it out. When I walk through the Dining Hall, my bones feel weak, my heart pounds in my chest, and butterfliesRead More

Held annually during the last weekend of September, the Durham Fair, also known as Connecticut’s largest agricultural fair, has remained a hub of entertainment for residents of the Durham area and beyond. Attractions range from roller coasters to fried dough to Craig Morgan concerts, giving Choaties an opportunity to sampleRead More

Tired of your same old weekend restaurant rotation? Want to change it up, but are unsure of other options? Well, look no further! Here are two options—one sweet and one savory—to explore the next time you’re out and about.    Sweet: Alyssa’s Cakery The What: Asking someone to Garden Party?Read More

On Sunday night the 27th of September, students and faculty headed out to observe the lunar eclipse. For nearly three hours, over 30 students participated in a viewing hosted by Mr. Doug Wolff, Choate astronomy and physics teacher. Mr. Wolff and his wife, Mrs. Lynn Wolff, aimed two portable telescopesRead More

How easy is it to find a good study space in  458 acres of land? We’re here to help. Best Places 1. Library study rooms, where the only sound is the juniors hitting their heads on the wall. 2. Library personal desks. Nothing’s personal about twenty other people monitoring eachRead More

As another year rolls around, returning students have started to notice changes around Choate’s campus. The most glaring physical change on campus may be the demolishing of St. John Hall, but many students have also noticed the launch of Office 365 Groups for clubs and organizations. The initiative was introducedRead More

We’ve all seen the white trucks of E&R Campus Laundry and Dry Cleaners driving across the Choate campus and stopping in front of various dorms. Every week, our laundry bags are whisked away by truck drivers to the E&R headquarters located in Manchester, New Hampshire. According to Mr. Patrick Caveny,Read More

The start of a new school year brings with it some changes in Choate’s discipline policy. Choate has revised its absence policy in order to address the ineffectiveness of the previous years’ system. Students absent from any commitment, regardless of whether the commitment is academic or non-academic, will now penalizedRead More

Get ready, students! Ping-pong tables, foosball, large HD flat-screens, and a new Tuck Shop with an even larger collection of smoothies, burgers, and fries are coming your way. At last week’s school meeting, Headmaster Dr. Curtis unveiled the layout plans for the new Student Activities Center (SAC), to be calledRead More