Photo courtesy of Macleans.ca  The re-election of Premier François Legault in Canada highlights the growing desire for nationalism amongst voters in Quebec. Legault has taken a nationalist stance on behalf of the French-speaking Québécois majority, a population that has felt economically and politically oppressed by an English-speaking minority.  Though LegaultRead More

Photo courtesy of CNN  On September 6, Conservative Party member Liz Truss became the third female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. During her first month on the job, UK markets lost an estimated value of $500 billion. But it doesn’t end there. There’s reason to believe that the flubsRead More

Photo courtesy of the Wall Street Journal  On August 24, 2022, President Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan, in which eligible Americans could have up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. Those who have received the Pell Grant — a financial aid program issued by the federalRead More

Graphic by Brian Yip ’24 While the world’s attention has been focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, increasing energy prices, and the Queen’s death, one critical event has gone under the radar.  In the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan launched another attack on Armenia over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. According toRead More

On Time Management Plan your week out in advance. That includes all extracurriculars, classes, homework, and free time. Yes, free time, especially during busy weeks such as the week before term-end experiences. It is easy to get lost in your work and forget to take care of yourself, so setRead More

Every year, the school assigns a mandatory summer reading. And, every year, some students will annotate every page, while others only read the first couple of lines. I always hear people saying (myself included) that summer reads are chronically “boring” and “repetitive.” However, despite regular complaints, to the best ofRead More

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 Choate has a large assortment of fascinating electives. From “Chemistry of Food” to “Music Production,” there are numerous ways for students to explore new topics and pursue their passions. Despite all of the options offered, I believe that there is a crucial class missing fromRead More

Graphic by Brian Yip ’24 Recently, Liz Truss, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and her administration announced that they would cut taxes while increasing government spending to mend the economic repercussions of exorbitant energy prices. Unfortunately, the recent change has negatively affected the British market and createdRead More

In a time of political turmoil on the Southern border, instead of seeking lasting solutions, two Republican governors have proceeded with a different strategy: political stunts. In April, thr Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, sent buses full of migrants to the Northeast, planning to drop them and their belongings offRead More