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Choate’s Top Tier Places for Tears

Choate’s Top Tier Places for Tears

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

By Steven Kee ’27 Whether you’re looking for a nice place to let loose some sobs because you have a history essay due in 10 minutes, or because the dining hall was out of sesame bagels, read on to discover the Choate community’s favorite campus crying spots that The ChoateRead More

A Guide to Choate’s Student Publications: Part One of Two

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

By Sophia Liao ’25 and Reinah Lee ’26 Choate boasts 12 active student publications covering topics from science and engineering to identity and satire. This is Part 1 of the ultimate guide to all 12. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a driven scientist, all students are welcome to submitRead More

The Lonely Hearts Club

The Lonely Hearts Club

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

Lauren Kee ’24 – Editor-in-Chief See a cute bunny hopping to class at 8:16? That’s The Choate News’s fearless leader. She’ll train you into a mahjong master, dazzle you with soulful marimba melodies, and enchant you with her six-hour-long Cantopop playlist. E-calendar date invites are required to keep pace withRead More

The Faces Behind the Emails: Meet Your Deans’ Assistants

The Faces Behind the Emails: Meet Your Deans’ Assistants

January 22, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Chelsea Branch ’25 As the keepers of our schedules and masters of SISO, the Deans’ Assistants are Choate’s unsung heroes. We all recognize their friendly faces, but few of us know much more beyond that. Ms. Kristin Thoelen Every year, Ms. Kristin Thoelen, the third-form Deans’ Assistant, faces theRead More

These Water Bottles Are More Than Just a Cup

These Water Bottles Are More Than Just a Cup

January 22, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Chelsea Branch ’25 What may seem like a dull metal cylinder that satisfies our daily hydration needs can hold a much deeper meaning. While some of us may not pay much attention to our choice of water bottles, certain Choate community members treasure their unique bottles, many of whichRead More

A History of Holiday Ball

A History of Holiday Ball

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Reinah Lee ’26 The twinkling of the tree illuminates the dining hall as students pile in wearing their themed attire. The sound of chocolate pouring from the fountain and the rapid-fire clicks of a camera shutter going off are drowned out by the DJ’s tunes. This is the biggestRead More

Deck the “Hall!”

Deck the “Hall!”

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Highway Stars: A Glimpse Into the Lives of Health Center Drivers

Highway Stars: A Glimpse Into the Lives of Health Center Drivers

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Deyi Meng ’26 Mile by mile, the Health Center’s busy day-to-day arrangements are supported by two unsung heroes, who sit behind the wheel of vans and cars to ensure that Choate students receive the necessary treatment.  Mrs. Ixel Olmo and Mrs. Sanaa Sofiane perform the critical task of transportingRead More

Life Through Lenses: Student Videographers

Life Through Lenses: Student Videographers

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Brendan Beng ’26 In today’s age of influencer mania, more people than ever before are picking up videography. Even with Choate students’ consistently busy schedules, there are a few who find joy in making memories into digital keepsakes. Four such individuals are Arissa Lee ’25, Aria Ramnath ’24, KaraRead More