Art can often be a response to current events and changes in culture or a reflection of people’s emotions during tumultuous times. Galvanized by the recent calls for racial and social justice, as well as the ongoing pandemic, students at Choate joined students from five other New England schools —Read More

Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/ The Choate News Last spring, after George Floyd was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor by officers in Louisville, Ky., and Ahmaud Arbery by armed civilians in Georgia, protests in support of Black lives and against systemic inequality and discrimination erupted across the country.Read More

On Friday, June 5, Choate hosted a Day of Conversation and Reflection for students and faculty, which began with discussions and films based on the injustices long faced by Black Americans. The afternoon’s schedule focused on discussion-based workshops about topics such as social media activism, the harm in “All LivesRead More

Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/ The Choate News In response to the testimonies shared on the @LifeatChoate and @QueeratChoate accounts, the School established a committee called Together at Choate. Created by Dr. Myers, Mr. Velez, and Associate Head of School Ms. Kathleen Wallace, the group addressed the Choate community through anRead More

Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/ The Choate News Over the summer, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force was established to address gaps and inequities within existing systems at Choate and address the many concerns raised by students. Spearheaded by Dr. Myers, the task force consists of 10 other facultyRead More

Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix mini-series, “Hollywood,” has not been heralded by critics — as publications like Slate and The Verge have argued, the show is far from perfect. There are plot holes, some characters have little narrative drive, and acts of hate and violence are immediately forgotten. It’s easy toRead More

During quarantine, many students find themselves searching for ways to stay in touch, whether through Zoom, texts, or even radio waves. However, no method is as tried and true as the email. Often, you may find yourself using the same few classic email signatures in all your correspondence. Reliable sign-offsRead More

Stella Dubin ’21’s newest oil painting portrays herself cutting a lock of hair.Artwork by Stella Dubin If many of us feel that the coronavirus has only brought pessimism and despair to our lives, Stella Dubin ’21 has come to see that social distancing can inspire art. A member of theRead More

On October 25, Choate will host its second annual Arts Fest. The event is one of a kind because it encourages and endorses cross-collaboration within the arts. The Arts Fest, started last year by Theater Arts Concentration student Medina Purefoy-Craig ’20, was motivated by Purefoy-Craig’s own lack of interaction withRead More