Graphic by Jewon Im ’23 /The Choate News In today’s interconnected world, the events in one country send a ripple effect impacting the rest of the globe. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is no exception. Not only has the Ukrainian war displaced over seven million people, but it has hadRead More

Graphic by Jewon Im ’23 /The Choate News El Salvador declared a state of emergency in response to the death of 62 civilians in a series of horrific gang-related murders following March 26, the most violent day in the last 20 years of its history.  Organized crime groups pose aRead More

As the Ukrainian war continues, Russia’s failure to achieve a quick victory and the horrors of their brutal campaign are becoming evident. The pullback of Russian troops from Kyiv and the heavy casualties that Russia has suffered have come as a surprise to Western analysts, many of whom predicted aRead More

Graphic by William Gao/The Choate News Spring athletic teams are ready to return to competition after a two year Covid hiatus. The Wild Boars are thrilled to showcase their energy and skill as they enter the regular season.  Boys’ Lacrosse   After a rocky start in last year’s abridged season,Read More

Photo by Toffy Prakittiphoom/The Choate News Behind the scenes of Choate’s rigorous athletics programs is the equipment room, or “the Cage,” as Choate students call it. Athletes usually head to the Cage before practice or games, where the staff supplies them with items such as equipment and uniforms so thatRead More

After taking two off-seasons due to Covid-19, Girls’ Water Polo is back and better than ever. Led by captains Martha Chessen ’22, Paige Loughlin ’22, and Macie Simmons ’22, new players are ready to put their best foot forward as they take on the upcoming season. Water polo is widelyRead More

During the evening hours in the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC) and Colony Hall, building monitors Ms. Sarvenaz Keshavarz and Dr. Bill Powers P’14 walk the halls brimming with creativity, acting as guardian angels to Choate artists. Patrolling the long corridors on weeknights and weekends, they help out students whoRead More

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23/The Choate News On March 31, 2022, the Connecticut Convention Center was filled with some of the state’s best musicians for the 75th All-State Festival. Of the hundreds of musicians, four of Choate’s own were in attendance: Jewon Im ’23 for viola, Helena Gernhardt ’23 forRead More

Graphic by Evelyn Stanley ’24/The Choate News Playing an instrument is a privilege — many students never have the chance to learn music because they cannot afford to purchase an instrument. Founded by Christian Boudreau ’21 in 2018, Christian’s Music for Minors is an organization that aims to rectify inequityRead More