Articles by: The Choate News

A Note From an Optimistic Freshman and a Nostalgic Senior

A Note From an Optimistic Freshman and a Nostalgic Senior

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Jai Midha ’27 I know that the middle of winter term is often gruesome, but at Choate, there is so much to be happy about.  Every day, we see our peers, friends, teachers, and faculty together, spending time and having fun wherever we look. It is the sound of theirRead More

Girls’ Varsity Hockey Rules the Rink

Girls’ Varsity Hockey Rules the Rink

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Lucy Domingo ’26 Girls’ Varsity Hockey is going strong this season with a record of 12-5 (as of January 27), including a five-game winning streak. Their success this winter is rooted in their resilience, strong team bond, and diligent practices. One standout moment was their 2-1 win over PhillipsRead More

Passing the Baton for the Mayor’s Administrative Aide

Passing the Baton for the Mayor’s Administrative Aide

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Amelia Sipkin ’25 and Eva Swanson ’25 After serving 20 consecutive terms, Wallingford’s former mayor, Mr. William Dickinson Jr., has recently left office, along with his Administrative Aide Ms. Joan Stave. Ms. Stave has been serving the town for even longer than Mr. Dickinson, retiring after a 44-year tenure.Read More

The Problem with Modern Politics is Parochialism

The Problem with Modern Politics is Parochialism

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Harper Marsden-Uren ’26 Earlier this month, South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by a man asking for his autograph in a near-fatal attack. After Lee, the leader of the Democratic Party of South Korea and the Democratic party nominee for the South Korean 2022 presidentialRead More

Try the Crossword!

Try the Crossword!

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Improved Infrastructure is the Solution To City Crime

Improved Infrastructure is the Solution To City Crime

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Francesca Howard ’26 Recent initiatives of strict federal law enforcement and the expansion of homeless shelters in New York City have helped to reduce the number of misdemeanors and felonies. Still, the safety of residents in the Big Apple is not guaranteed. More specifically, current policies neglect NYC’s trueRead More

The Boaring Life 2024

The Boaring Life 2024

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
A Man of Many Attributes: Kissinger’s Legacy

A Man of Many Attributes: Kissinger’s Legacy

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Arjun Pathy ’25 On November 29, 2023, Henry Kissinger’s death at 100 years old brought about a mix of sharp criticism and celebration over his legacy. Perhaps one of the most divisive figures in American history, Kissinger is remembered as either the man who saved the world or murderedRead More

School Unveils Plans for Dining Hall Renovations

School Unveils Plans for Dining Hall Renovations

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Adrian Torres ’25 In the spring of 2025, the Choate community can expect a new servery in the Hill House dining hall more than three times its current size. Years in the making, the new servery will concentrate the food serving stations in one area, make space for anRead More