Graphic by Chloe Jacobs ’23 It’s been nearly two years since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, and if there’s one thing that’s proved to be difficult for a lot of Americans it’s wearing their masks. Although the majority of the Choate population is fully vaccinated, 15 positive cases ofRead More

Peek inside any classroom on campus, and you’ll notice everyone staring at their screens, either aggressively scribbling on iPads or typing away at their computer. Choate’s use of technology — specifically, the School’s one-to-one iPad program — is touted in nearly every promotion. Modern technology has replaced paper in almostRead More

Photo courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 Dear Miss Tiffany Xiao, We regret to inform you that our credible sources have leaked information that lead us to question your competence as a Choate student. This investigation is still in its early stages, so consider gathering some friends from the mock trialRead More

Graphic courtesy of Katherine Chong ’25 What time did you wake up this morning? Five o’clock? Six o’clock? 7:59 a.m. just before the start of your English class? These answers differ across the student body depending on different variables — if you’re a morning person, if you go to breakfastRead More

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 Many people are amused when I tell them that I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I grew up in Hong Kong, where the local language is Cantonese, a dialect of Chinese. I was exposed to English and Mandarin at a young age, as theyRead More

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 Dear Choate Community,  We are the Wellness Committee, a student-run initiative focused on improving student wellness at Choate. Led by three seniors and advised by Dr. Francisco Lopez, the committee is composed of 16 Choate students. Most of you probably don’t even know weRead More

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 In late September, students first began displaying the tell-tale symptoms of what many have labeled the infamous “Choate Plague.” For many students, the first giveaway was waking up with a slight sore throat — but perhaps that was from yelling too hard while cheeringRead More

Graphic Courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 I believe there is nothing in this world that is simultaneously as loved and hated as the pun. As such, essay that it would be a good idea to discuss them. Puns are a bizarre linguistic development, one that makes a mockery of theRead More

Dear new student, Congratulations on getting through your first month at Choate! As most students can attest, Choate is very different from other schools, so it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed as a newcomer. It’s also just as normal to still feel overwhelmed even after being here for aRead More