Graphic scenes of running people, sweeping fires, and spraying water cannons were broadcasted from Israel’s economic and technological center, Tel Aviv. Recent protests have substantially altered life in the city, causing blocked roads, disrupted train services, inaccessible airports, suspended education, nonoperating banks, and closed hospitals. Despite the mass disruption andRead More

A wave of shock pulsed through Silicon Valley recently, with some of the largest companies in the world laying off 50,000 employees. The list of companies included Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Google. The process through which this was done was equally shocking. A series of viral clips popped up onRead More

I was visiting the School to speak with former Arts Department Head Ms. Kalya Yannatos, who suggested that I try out one of the classes in the Colony Hall dance studio while on campus. As soon as I walked into the studio, I remember being mesmerized by the expansive space thatRead More

How do you celebrate Black History Month? “I try to think about the people that came before me. I educate myself on some things I don’t know about the history, and most importantly, I just try to be unapologetically black. I used to be an avid Big Sea listener andRead More

The annual Grammy Awards is a live television must-watch for America’s biggest music fans. With its live performances, heartfelt speeches, and comedic hosts, there is no wonder the event has held the attention of audiophiles for 64 years. On February 5, 2023, over 75 gramophone-shaped, golden statuettes were distributed toRead More

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria in early February has devastated the region. To add to the crisis, the area had already been dealing with a massive influx of refugees and a decade-long war. Yet, despite its political and financial implications, this natural disaster offers theRead More

During the State of the Union, President Joe Biden fit tens of issues into a one hour speech. He addressed plans for welfare development and upcoming policies to combat unemployment. However, select Republican lawmakers had a different plan. They immaturely interrupted the President’s speech, revealing the unprecedented levels of politicalRead More

Boarding school TikToks always find a way to infiltrate my “For You” page. These aesthetic videos usually include fast-paced montages of picturesque hallways, gourmet meals, decorated dorm rooms, and often end with clips of students doing homework in the library to prove to the audience that they really are atRead More

After three years without wellness blocks at Choate, the program finally returned on Friday, January 20. Due to Diversity Day on Monday, January 16, and the special schedule for the week, students had a half-day that Friday, and what would usually be F and G-block was instead spent as aRead More