Content disclaimer: This article discusses a change in Connecticut’s laws pertaining to the adult recreational use of cannabis. However, Choate’s policy regarding cannabis has not changed. According to Dean of Students Mr. Mike A. Velez ’00, “Since it is a major school rule, the Dean of Students Office would lookRead More
Dr. Laurie Santos took the Colony Hall stage on December 6 as this year’s Phillips Speaker to share her expertise on how to be “happier.” Dr. Santos is a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University whose course, Psychology and the Good Life, became the most popular courseRead More
On Track Karting Wallingford (984 N Colony Rd) Hoping to find a competitive and fun activity to do with your friends on the weekend? Located on North Colony Road, On Track Karting offers customers an authentic racing experience. It provides sophisticated timing and scoring services, so customers can focus solely onRead More
Graphic by Carolyn Chen ’25 /The Choate News Elon Musk’s proposed acquisition of Twitter has dominated news headlines over the past several weeks. Many have questioned what sort of content will be allowed on Musk’s Twitter, given his stated intention to make Twitter a more free-speech-friendly platform. These fears areRead More
Graphic by Katherine Chong ’25/The Choate News In 2009, President Barack Obama signed Proclamation 8369, recognizing the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This declaration was the culmination of years of efforts for broader recognition of the AAPI community, a group that has beenRead 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 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
On February 24, Russian troops began their offensive against Ukraine, triggering a month-long conflict that has since displaced almost four million Ukrainian refugees, killed over 1000 civilians, and caused a humanitarian crisis unseen in Europe since the end of World War II. Yet, Russia has maintained its stance that aRead More
Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News Not only did Covid-19 shut down schools and prevent gatherings, but it also brought forth a crisis of mental health. The grief, anxiety, and depression that children have experienced throughout the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading into classrooms and hallways. Studies have shown increased cryingRead More
