By Eva Swanson ’25 Many non-profit organizations in the greater Wallingford area work to ensure that people across the state receive food and other necessities. Under this year’s Community Service Day theme, “Hungry For Justice,” members of the Choate community were scheduled to with organizations such as the West HavenRead 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

By Mwendwawangai Daisley ’24 In recent weeks, the financial world has been abuzz with news of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande teetering on the edge of collapse. While the Evergrande saga has been extensively covered, it is imperative that we examine this crisis in the context of broader issues surroundingRead More

By Francesca Howard ’26 We’ve all been there: the dreaded walk through the senior section of the dining hall. As you make your way through the rows of tables, you feel every pair of eyes turn your direction, and sixth-formers seem to pierce straight through to the deepest parts ofRead 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 Jai Midha ’27 Twelve years after the infamous incident at Fukushima’s nuclear plant, in which an earthquake caused the release of nuclear waste, Japan initiated a 30-year decontamination program known as “The Fukushima Water Release” on August 24, 2023. The decision to release radioactive water waste into the PacificRead 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 Ada Tieanworn ’26 In the wake of a recent earthquake, Morocco’s hesitance in accepting international aid has drawn significant attention, igniting controversy and raising questions about their motivations and priorities. Despite the national pride that Morocco hopes to embody with their foreign policies, it is imperative that governments prioritizeRead 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