Articles by: The Choate News

Dear Handwritten Assessments, Where Have You Gone?

Dear Handwritten Assessments, Where Have You Gone?

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

By Fiona Fu ’25 Disclaimer: I would like to preface my argument by noting that not everyone is able to handwrite due to various circumstances. This article is not intended to detract from the importance of typing accommodations and is written from the perspective of someone whose sole issue withRead More

Student Directors Bring Plays to Life at SDS

Student Directors Bring Plays to Life at SDS

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

By Eva Swanson ‘25 On January 26 and 27, students and faculty filled Gelb Theater to watch the annual production of Student Directed Scenes (SDS), a collection of short plays chosen and directed by members of the Honors Directing class. SDS is the culminating project of the two-term-long course forRead More

Lyman Orchards: The Perfect Weekend Escape

Lyman Orchards: The Perfect Weekend Escape

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

By Rella Wang ’26 Located in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a popular destination for those seeking some outdoor leisure. It has also become the premier weekend destination for Choate students, providing a myriad of activities that allow them to bond with each other and reconnect with nature. Since itsRead More

The Day Student FOMO

The Day Student FOMO

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

By Deyi Meng ’26 Being a day student at Choate Rosemary Hall, a predominantly boarding institution, is a truly unique experience. Before coming here, I had only ever attended day schools. Like all of my peers, I came to school in the morning, went to classes, and returned home atRead More

Choate Teachers: Academic and Athletic Weapons

Choate Teachers: Academic and Athletic Weapons

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

By Lauren Hsu ’24 and Sky Hinton ’26 Though we mostly see them teaching in the classroom, many Choate faculty members are accomplished athletes. Through rain, mountains, and woods, Choate faculty have braced many terrains in preparation for marathons and triathlons, including the notorious Ironman triathlon.  Physics teacher and Boys’Read More

Crescent Moon Shoppe Thrives Under New Leadership

Crescent Moon Shoppe Thrives Under New Leadership

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

By Rachel Fan ’27 Looking for a place to shop for new jewelry and crystals or get tarot readings and unique herbal tea mixtures? Fret not, because the Crescent Moon Shoppe has it all. With Ms. Amy Carroll taking over the ownership of the shop from her aunt last September,Read More

Elon Musk Demonstrates Necessity for Accountability

January 22, 2024 at 8:36 am Comments are Disabled

Elon Musk has faced major backlash concerning his support of an anti-semitic post published on his platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Though Musk is theoretically free to express his opinions, influential individuals such as himself must be wary of the weight of their words.  The post in question proposedRead More

Policing and Infrastructure: A Look into NYC Crime

Policing and Infrastructure: A Look into NYC Crime

January 22, 2024 at 8:35 am Comments are Disabled

By Francesca Howard ’26 Recent initiatives of strict federal law enforcement and the creation of homeless shelters in New York City has helped to reduce misdemeanors and felonies. And yet, the safety of residents in the Big Apple is not guaranteed. Not only does aggressive policing contribute to increased crimes,Read More

Government Distribution Can End War On Drugs

Government Distribution Can End War On Drugs

January 22, 2024 at 8:34 am Comments are Disabled

By Stan Cho ’25 Marijuana laced with cocaine, recreational fentanyl usage, and needles coated in heroin. These are just some of the key identifiers of the ongoing epidemic of drugs, and the United States is no stranger to an excess of these illegal substances, with 13.5% of Americans aged 12Read More