Graphic by William Gao ’24/The Choate New In 1670, the British gained possession of Jamaica from Spain through the Treaty of Madrid after the Anglo-Spanish war. From that year forward, Britain colonized the island and enslaved thousands to produce sugar, indigo, and cacao until British emancipation in 1833. Despite that,Read More

Graphic by William Gao ’24/The Choate News If you’re anything like the average American, you’ve been watching mainstream Western media and seeing every political commentator set up the same rigid dichotomy on the subject of Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine is said to be the virtuous, brave, and resilient little guyRead More

As the war between Ukraine and Russia rages on, the United States is at a crossroads on whether or not to intervene militarily. Though the United States has an extensive history of partaking in international conflicts, they have shown reservations in the amount of support they have supplied to Ukraine.Read More

Graphic by Bryan Yip ’24/The Choate News   On an average weekday night, American students spend their time preparing for the school day ahead. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, teenagers are forced to evacuate their homes and hide in bomb shelters to protect themselves from the imminent threat of Russia’s invasion. VladimirRead More

Photo Courtesy of Reuters As Omicron cases continue to rise around the world, the countries most impacted are now forced to choose how best to deal with the rising cases. Hong Kong and Singapore are two cities that have been significantly impacted by this new wave of cases and haveRead More

Graphic by William Gao/The Choate News On February 8, it was revealed that Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old figure skater for the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and the favorite to win the gold medal, had tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug trimetazidine. Trimetazidine purportedly improves endurance by increasing blood flowRead More

Photo Courtesy of DW News With the recent coup d’état in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the U.S. finds itself in an awkward position — having to condemn yet another U.S. trained African coup leader. The United States has a longstanding policy of foreign intervention, tracing its roots to the 19th century,Read 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

Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News The 2022 Winter Olympic Games will take place in Beijing, with an opening ceremony scheduled for February 4, 2022. While the focus of the opening ceremony is to introduce the elite competing athletes with grandiosity, the gathering of high-ranking politicians is an essential partRead More