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A Choate Freshman v.s. Chat GPT

A Choate Freshman v.s. Chat GPT

February 9, 2023 at 1:47 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Maddy Childs ’26/The Choate News Prompt: In the style of an opinions news article, write a 600-word article answering the question of whether or not Artificial Intelligence software can flawlessly and accurately replicate the writing of the average high-school-educated American. Will it ever be able to? Answer thisRead More

Political Parties Must Stop Weaponizing the Debt Ceiling to Push Their Legislative Goals

Political Parties Must Stop Weaponizing the Debt Ceiling to Push Their Legislative Goals

February 9, 2023 at 1:37 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Andra Ionescu ’24/The Choate News With the national debt rising by trillions in past years, it is easy for us to forget that there is a ceiling to the height of that number. But as the debt approaches the limit once again, it has come to the frontRead More

Global Vegetarianism Could Have Unforeseen Consequences

February 9, 2023 at 1:34 pm Comments are Disabled

Though the earliest records of vegetarianism were centered in religion, in the modern day, there are even  more reasons people are opting into the diet today. The rising concern of climate change, which could be mitigated by a decrease in the global consumption of meat, is one. If the entireRead More

The Speaker Of The House Elections Reveal Deeper Issues

The Speaker Of The House Elections Reveal Deeper Issues

February 9, 2023 at 1:32 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23/The Choate News   With every change in the control of the House of Representatives, an election is held to determine majority party leadership. This vote, to determine who will be the Speaker of the House, usually happens quickly.  In a break from normal operation, 20Read More

New Year’s Resolutions: Pro

January 30, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

New Year’s resolutions are a constructive tradition, enabling people to reflect and grow. Change can happen at any point during the year, but New Year’s marks a clean slate and an opportunity for people to  seek self-improvement. During the new year, many in the Choate community will create New Year’sRead More

Hobbies and Happiness: A Recipe For Happiness

Hobbies and Happiness: A Recipe For Happiness

January 30, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Melody Qian ’24 At a place like Choate, where days are packed with classes, sports, clubs, ensembles, and homework, time for hobbies is few and far between. A true hobby is an activity that one does simply for enjoyment and with no ulterior agenda, unlike nearly everything elseRead More

Criticism of Pope Benedict is Misguided and Overblown 

Criticism of Pope Benedict is Misguided and Overblown 

January 30, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 My personal relationship with religion is complex. After being introduced to both Catholicism and Buddhism at a young age, I found myself comparing the two religions, trying to determine which was the “correct” faith. I frequently criticized the scientifically impossible stories told in the BibleRead More

George Santos’ Lies Reveal A Larger Issue In Politics 

George Santos’ Lies Reveal A Larger Issue In Politics 

January 30, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 Republican George Santos of New York’s third congressional district was delivered a resume full of lies.  Seeking his first term in office, he fabricated his background and experience to sell his candidacy to voters, creating a profile that made him the “full embodiment of theRead More

Brazilian Dissidents Storm Government Building, Mimicking the United States’s January 6 Capitol Riot

Brazilian Dissidents Storm Government Building, Mimicking the United States’s January 6 Capitol Riot

January 30, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 On Sunday, January 8, thousands of far-right Brazilians, enthused by their leader Jair Bolsonaro, raided the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital Brasilia.  To many Americans, this is a familiar scene. The frightening parallels with the insurrection that took place on January 6Read More