Articles by: Michael Korvyakov '23

Untech Me! A Nod to the Analog

December 16, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Peek inside any classroom on campus, and you’ll notice everyone staring at their screens, either aggressively scribbling on iPads or typing away at their computer. Choate’s use of technology — specifically, the School’s one-to-one iPad program — is touted in nearly every promotion. Modern technology has replaced paper in almostRead More

Go for a Toss on the Campus Frisbee Course

Go for a Toss on the Campus Frisbee Course

November 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

For those bored with the traditional sports, Frisbee golf combines two century-old activities into a fun and dynamic new game. Similar to the rules of golf, players attempt to get the disc into a “hole” in as few throws as possible.  In 2020, math teacher Avery Feingold and science teacherRead More

It’s Fun to Read ’Bout the YMCA

It’s Fun to Read ’Bout the YMCA

November 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization with a global and local history of providing accessible resources for youth and their families. Located five minutes away from Choate on 81 South Elm Street, a certain franchise has served the community of Wallingford for 77 years. In this edition of Talkin’Read More

Gettin’ Real About Real Estate

Gettin’ Real About Real Estate

November 5, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Mr. Jonathan Carbutti didn’t think he’d ever work in real estate. After majoring in psychology, he spent two years teaching English in Japan. When he returned to the United States, he took a corporate job at manufacturing company, Magnatech, in the purchasing department. However, he found working in a cubicleRead More

To the nines: the perfect number of supreme court justices

To the nines: the perfect number of supreme court justices

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Since its inception in 1789, the Supreme Court has been a critical part of the American system of checks and balances that holds the government accountable to the American people. The Court has the power to strike down any law it deems unconstitutional, which prevents any infringements on the rightsRead More

“Neditation,” A Cross Country Tradition

“Neditation,” A Cross Country Tradition

October 1, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Sofia Munoz ’23 Running and relaxing are two words you don’t often hear together. That is until you talk to one of the members of the Choate Boys’ Cross Country team. For them, the day before a five-kilometer race is a day to wind down, loosen up, andRead More

Now Playing: WPAA-TV

Now Playing: WPAA-TV

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of Wallingford Public Access Association There is a well established facet of the local community that is public, free, and entertaining – the Wallingford Public Access Association (WPAA). WPAA is a volunteer-run, non-profit community media center that facilitates the creation of citizen-produced media for the town of Wallingford.Read More

A Smarter Solution To American’s Gun Problem

A Smarter Solution To American’s Gun Problem

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Since the beginning of 2021, there has been a major uptick in gun violence with a total of 147 mass shootings in the United States and a 73% increase in mass shootings from the same four-month period last year. These shootings have also gotten more deadly, with 176 deaths inRead More

Choate Thanks SAGE, ABM, and Community Safety

Choate Thanks SAGE, ABM, and Community Safety

April 23, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Sedi Agyeman/The Choate News Last week, Choate students across campus  created and signed Thank-You Cards, withheartfelt drawings and notes, to demonstrate their appreciation for SAGE, ABM, and Community Safety workers and reciprocate their generosity. Fourth-form President, Ava Maha ’23, said, “The Student Council is continuously working to appreciateRead More