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The Masterminds Behind SAC Dances

The Masterminds Behind SAC Dances

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Amber Yung ’26 and Rose Lightfoot ’26 The first floor of the Student Activities Center (SAC) was abuzz with excited students, flashing lights, and booming music on September 9: familiar sights for any student who has attended a SAC dance. To kick off the first dance of the year,Read More

Reimagining The fall Musical: Songs for a New World

Reimagining The fall Musical: Songs for a New World

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Reinah Lee ’26 Get ready to embark on a musical journey presented by Choate students in the Gelb Theater this fall. Written and composed by three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, Songs For A New World (Songs) consists of 17 songs, no dialogue, and no concrete plot; instead,Read More

The Widespread, Wicked Influence of Online Gambling

The Widespread, Wicked Influence of Online Gambling

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Arjun Pathy ’25 Shrouded behind claims of increased tax revenues and improved consumer protection lies the fight to spread one of America’s dirtiest industries: online gambling. Since a series of legislative changes in 2007 that officially codified online gambling, the the industry ballooned to $93 billion in 2023.  OurRead More

Prop Magic: How Puffs Sweeps Audiences Away

Prop Magic: How Puffs Sweeps Audiences Away

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Lucy Domingo ’26 The Theatre Department’s fall production is preparing to take the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC) stage with a comedy full of magic and props. Directed by English teacher Mrs. Katherine Doak, Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, alsoRead More

The Lack of Respect for Christianity At Choate

The Lack of Respect for Christianity At Choate

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Stan Cho ’25 Over the past few decades, opposition to religion has become a trend. The incessant scandals and controversies within religious institutions, as well as the clash between traditional religious teachings and modern values, has led to a decline in religious affiliation. Though I am accustomed to theRead More

Caseus Provisions: Grilled Cheese Cravings and More

Caseus Provisions: Grilled Cheese Cravings and More

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Kaylin Lam ’27 If you’re looking for a cute Wallingford luncheonette or craving some grilled cheese, then Caseus Provisions is the place to go. Caseus Provisions, a specialty cheese shop located on Center Street, features a staple classic grilled cheese sandwich. However, they’re not limited to just lunch items.Read More

Balancing Wisdom and Health for Presidential Candidates

Balancing Wisdom and Health for Presidential Candidates

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Andrew Jean Baptiste ’24 Our constitution has specified that a president must be at least 35 years old in order to ensure that the nation’s chief executive has the maturity and experience required for a position of such authority and esteem. However, with the recent media coverage surrounding PresidentRead More

SAGE Connects Community Through Cuisine

SAGE Connects Community Through Cuisine

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Jai Midha ’27 Students, faculty, and staff walking into the dining hall are sometimes greeted by a long table draped in red fabric. On it are an assortment of pies on silver platters. The occasion? National Pie Day. Aside from the typical offerings in the dining hall, SAGE DiningRead More

Thailand’s Wake Up Call on Gun Control

Thailand’s Wake Up Call on Gun Control

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ada Tieanworn ’26 A shooting at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Mall on October 3, 2023, led to two fatalities and five injuries, composed of victims from Laos, China, Myanmar, and Thailand. This terrifying event underscores the nation’s persisting, yet futile dispute over gun control. When acknowledging the growing frequency ofRead More