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
It’s a known fact that Choate students constantly strive to get the best grades in all of the best classes. Showing off is our forte. We are constantly trying to get into all the honors classes we can, even if doing so means taking classes that are harder than weRead More
To the Editor: As the members of Boar Pen, we would like to respond to an opinion piece published two weeks ago titled “Yes, Your Hawaiian-Themed Event is Appropriative.” The article attempted to align our club with racist and appropriative behaviors, suggesting malicious intent and insensitivity of the club leaders.Read More
From the day of the impassioned speech that began her bid for the school presidency, Cecilia Zhou’s ’17 defining trait has become her brilliant public speaking ability. Cecilia, also known as Cece, draws the full attention of her audiences, becoming the focus of an auditorium through her purposeful gestures andRead 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
Deep in the basement of Hill House is the third form lounge, also known as the day student lounge. At the end of the school day, its occupants are members of a tightly knit community, all chewing bubble gum. When afternoon commitments are over, this 25% of the student populationRead 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
Most Choate students have a common reaction to Community Lunch: “Ugh, it’s basically forcing you to make friends,” or “Ugh, you have to sit with and talk to people you’ve never heard of before! I’d rather sit with my friends!” It’s widely known that Community Lunch is something Choate studentsRead More
