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

Buddhist meditation, an often overlooked event on campus, deserves more appreciation from the community. Mr. James Davidson, the Director of Spiritual Life, leads meditation on Wednesday nights from 8:45 to 9:15. Typically, only a few participants attend. But meditation is an enjoyable and relaxing experience that would benefit more stressed-outRead More

In the winter of my eighth grade year, a determination to twist my hair consumed me. I inhaled all the information I could find about the history of dreadlocks. I listened to the stories of famous activists with locks. I spent hours before the mirror in deep contemplation. I meditatedRead 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

How the School’s hesitance to discuss the discovery left students feeling unsafe On Saturday, September 24, residents notified the police of a mannequin dressed in Ku Klux Klan regalia near Route 5, only about a mile away from Choate’s campus. The mannequin has since been removed, and investigations to discoverRead More

To the Editor: Huong Pham’s ’19 article last week discussing the School’s decision to move to a 3×70 schedule next year highlights an important and years-long decision. Over the last decade, as Choate has increasingly adopted active, learner-centered, project-based approaches to its teaching, many faculty have found the current 45-minuteRead 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

As I’ve spent my time at Choate, I, like so many, have danced the silent dance of perpetuating sexual assault. I begin the dance by jamming thick, heavy earplugs into my ears. This layer of padding silences the deafening noise of sexual assault that pervade my surroundings. “I’m a feminist,”Read More