Graphic by Carolyn Chen/The Choate News I was in third grade when I discovered the magic of boba. Known as zhen zhu nai cha (珍珠奶茶) in Chinese — literally, “pearl milk tea” — this nouveau drink has captivated me ever since my first sip. The silky, syrupy milk, refreshed byRead More
Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News When I first arrived at Choate as a freshman last winter, I was overwhelmed by the complex layout of the 458-acre campus. Being directionally challenged was a constant struggle, despite the tours that my roommate frequently gave me — our favorite quarantine activity. TheRead More
Archbold gives off good vibes. This English class is vibey. Those two vibe as best friends. In the daily conversations of Choate students, the word “vibe” is dropped casually as a noun, an adjective, and even a verb. Recently, in The New Yorker, the writer Kyle Chayka defined “vibe” asRead More
Since the beginning of the winter term, interruptions to the campus Wi-Fi network have hindered access to the internet — an essential part of Choate students’ everyday routine. To many, the ways students have attempted to resolve the issue have revealed inequities across campus. Sophia Berdon ’24, a day student,Read More
From November 7 to November 9, students attended the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL)summit series. The ADL, founded in 1913, is a global anti-hate organization with a mission to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people” and “secure justice and fair treatment to all.” This year, the ADL continued its annual “NeverRead More
On October 1, Dean of Students Mr. Mike Velez ’00 announced in a school-wide email the return of the visitation policy and the option to unmask in residential spaces. Students can now visit other dorms unmasked, and those in the fourth, fifth, and sixth forms are able to request visitations.Read More
Tess Taetle ‘24 To shop like Ximena Castillo Núñez ’24, a student from Mexico City, you will need a plane ticket. Her T-shirt is from a local boutique in Mexico, her gold jewelry was passed down from generation to generation in her family, and her other pieces were found inRead More
Choate is working to restore biodiversity to the main campus. As classes intensify and the weeks begin to blur together, it is hard for many Choate students to take a second to appreciate plant and animal life on campus. From squirrels and snakes to dandelions and daffodils, Choate’s 458-acre campus isRead More
This year on April 22, to celebrate Earth Day, Choate’s Conservation-Proctors (C-Proctors) arranged various activities spanning four days. From Thursday, April 22, to Sunday, April 25, students participated in Earth Day trivia, stargazing, a screening of the 2012 film version of The Lorax , Trashion Show, Project eARTh, and variousRead More
