Choate’s recent student-led divestment movement has advocated for shifting part of Choate’s endowment from fossil fuel to renewable energy investments. The term “fossil fuels” can be vague, and, for the sake of clarification, I’ll say term refers to coal, natural gas, and oil. The use of coal-based power generates 40%,Read More

Saudi Arabia and the United States may have a strategic diplomatic marriage, but it’s time for a separation. The regime in Saudi Arabia is sexist and homophobic. It blatantly disregards human rights. A recent airstrike from a Saudi Arabia-led coalition crashed down on a funeral home, killing and injuring hundredsRead More

​As of late, San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has taken a knee during the National Anthem to protest recent racially-influenced police shootings. As a result, high school athletes have emulated Kaepernick’s actions in a trend that does more harm than good and is highly offensive. ​Although taking a kneeRead More

The plundering of cities, kidnapping of civilians, and extortion of businesses that has occurred for decades in Colombia seems to be headed into a decline. The conflict between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)  and the Colombian government has led to the deaths of over 220,000 and the displacementRead More

I’m not with her — I just hate him. This represents many attitudes at Choate and in the greater United States towards the coming presidential election, including my own. It’s the first presidential election during my political consciousness and that of my generation, and I want nothing more than toRead More

Hundreds of Syrians are being killed each week as bombs, missiles, and gunfire continue to rain on both fighters and civilians in the midst of a brutal civil war. Both the United States and Russia are involved in the conflict, actively pursuing imperious goals in the region. In order toRead More

Since its inception in 1852, Wells Fargo has been the banking hub for average Americans. The enterprise has provided dependable financial services for generations, often being recognized for three key attributes: loyalty, ardor, and honesty. After the recent revelation of the Wells Fargo “phony account” scandal, this is definitely noRead More

In a world in which wearable technology has become the future, Snapchat is the newest company to upgrade its product to this form. Snapchat is set to launch their Snapchat Spectacles sometime toward the end of 2016.  Snapchat, a form of social media that involves taking pictures and sending themRead More

From as early as elementary school, American children are taught to stand for the national anthem. Placing a hand over one’s heart and bowing one’s head have long been synonymous with showing respect for the American flag and demonstrating that one agrees with what it and the United States standRead More