Each time an honor code violation occurs at Choate, a council of elected students — joined by form deans, the faculty adviser, and a faculty observer — gets to question the student and suggest a consequence to the Dean of Students behind closed doors. However, there is an unfixable flawRead More

On March 17, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, alleging his role in the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. Unfortunately, the ICC has very little power in enforcing these arrest warrants as subsequent responses from the Kremlin and other governmentsRead More

It is widely accepted that education is centered around challenging students’ beliefs and encouraging them to think freely and make rational decisions. Unfortunately, an increasingly hostile culture surrounding guest speakers on college campuses has brought the idea of free speech within academia into question. As “woke culture” becomes more prevalent,Read More

Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has cultivated an immense user base of over one billion active users, with more than a tenth of its users hailing from the United States. However, not only have research studies demonstrated the adverse effects of indulging in the application’s addictive algorithm, federal officialsRead More

Despite the circumstances of my busy life at Choate, I choose to fast every Ramadan because it is a customary practice for me and many of my family members. This decision often surprises people, and I am frequently asked, “Not even water?!”, to which I consistently respond, “No.” Ramadan isRead More

For the past three years that I’ve been at Choate, I didn’t have to, but rather got to (kudos to Ms. Jenny Elliott and Mr. Will Gilyard!) engage with a variety of English literature, including an array of novels, plays, and poems. I would like to preface my ranking ofRead More

Prefects play a pivotal role in cultivating the culture and values of the Choate community. As a current freshman living in Nichols, I have learned that a good prefect isn’t just there to make sure our rooms are clean or check that our lights are turned off at 10:45 p.m.Read More

Although the aftershocks of the recent Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) bank run have largely calmed, placing blame on this financial tragedy is difficult. For one, the bank’s officials had preemptively dedicated too many excess reserves towards long-term investment and loans. For another, Former President Donald Trump P’00 decided to loosenRead More

Fox News host Tucker Carlson, a divisive name in many American households, is considered a beacon of modern conservatism for some. Fox News, a haven for the alt-right, serves as a breeding ground for Carlson’s radical viewpoints and protects him from public backlash despite his extensive history of indefensible statements.Read More