By Constanza Aportela ’24 With Halloween drawing near, the Wallingford Public Library (WPL) hosted a one-of-a-kind impersonator of America’s father of the macabre and horror genre — Edgar Allan Poe. On Monday, October 16, Mr. Campbell Harmon, Associate Director of Communications & Website at the Yale Divinity School, returned toRead More
By Chelsea Branch ’25 Through a jetlag-induced haze, I couldn’t help but wonder, Am I dreaming? I was not. After 7 hours of being sandwiched between two unduly chatty passengers, I had finally arrived in France, where I would spend the summer of 2023 abroad. Taking a deep breath, IRead More
By Ethan Zhang ’26 Being handed a weapon and pushed onto a battlefield presents a stark contrast to the comparatively tame American nine-to-five lifestyle. Mandatory military service seems like a dystopian violation of free will to most Americans. To continue foreign interests and international influence without returning to mandatory service,Read More
By Eliana Li ’26 Every year, the Choate community mobilizes on Community Service Day to give back to those around them. In recognition of this year’s Community Service Day on Friday, September 29, the School participated in various service activities related to the theme, “Hungry for Justice.” The focus ofRead More
By Rachel Fan ’27 Over the weekend of October 7-8, local residents and visitors united on Main Street and Center Street for the 36th biannual Celebrate Wallingford event. Continuing a tradition of nearly four decades, the event featured over 150 vendors, from local artisans showcasing their work to restaurants offeringRead More
By Ada Tieanworn ’26 Connecticut was thrust into a flood disaster on September 29 as a result of relentless rain over several consecutive days. The floods exacted a heavy toll across the state, with New Hartford and New Haven bearing the brunt of the consequences. The heavy rainfall also floodedRead More
By Steven Kee ’27 Pajamas. Soft, loose clothing that is worn in bed and consists of pants and a shirt. That is how they are defined in the Cambridge Dictionary. Pajamas are meant to be worn in bed, not in class. Choate needs to start listening to the dictionary andRead More
During their first week at Choate, new students underwent a series of orientation lectures and events. The programming was designed for students to get to know Choate, form new bonds, and be educated on the proper etiquette expected from them throughout their time at the School. While the events were Read More
By Kaylin Lam ’27 Warner Bros.’s highest grossing film, Barbie, has taken Hollywood by storm. Nostalgia for the famous Mattel doll and its extensive marketing contributed to box office sales of more than $1.38 billion worldwide. Despite it’s widespread popularity, the movie’s thematic substance on gender politics has left manyRead More
