This year, the phrase “dance like nobody’s watching” takes on a whole new meaning for Choate dancers. After a slew of sudden Covid-19-related cancellations in the spring term, the dance program is back on its feet (or tiptoes, perhaps) this fall with remote rehearsals and choreographies specifically designed for virtualRead More

Presidential debates should serve as an opportunity to learn from and connect with candidates. The first presidential debate for the 2020 general election between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump P’00 on September 29 accomplished neither. Frankly, it was a mess — and that’s a generous description. Read More

For the past two months, wildfires have ravaged California, blanketing the state with thick veils of black smoke. Despite these grim circumstances, the Trump administration remains unfazed and unresponsive, continuing their trend of blatant ignorance regarding climate change. On September 14, President Donald Trump P’00 traveled to California for aRead More

It’s time for orchestra rehearsal. When you enter the room, you expect to see the familiar rows and rows of faces and instruments — but this year, awkward smiles greet you from muted laptops, and your stand partner waves to you from his room across the country. In these newRead More

These past few months, the pandemic has wreaked immense and unexpected changes in global financial dynamics. Schools and universities have been hit hard, leaving some to wonder: how has the Choate budget been affected, and as students and families have also encountered difficulties, how has Choate or its students helpedRead More

Due to the ongoing pandemic, local government offices have adapted their mail-in voting procedures so that votes can be cast and processed in time for Election Day on November 3.  Although mail-in voting has historically been limited in the U.S., 34 states, including Connecticut, are now allowing all voters toRead More

The Committee on Student Activities (COSA) aims to facilitate club life while executing the mission of the School.  This has led many students to view this organization as a kind of “club police,” shutting down student groups as it sees fit. In fact, COSA is not involved in many suchRead More

Graphic by Mia Katz/The Choate News Reopening the School in the midst of a pandemic has brought about major changes in every aspect of life at Choate, and sports are no exception.   Like other daily campus activities, sports must now meet measures set by the Centers for Disease ControlRead More