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Wallingford’s International Food Hotspots

Wallingford’s International Food Hotspots

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Melody Qian ’24 /The Choate News For any food enthusiast or international student missing a home-cooked meal, the food offered at the Choate dining hall may not fulfill all their cravings. Luckily, there are a wide variety of cuisines and countries represented by Wallingford’s local international hotspots. FromRead More

Lanphier and Tuck: Most Craved Campus Snackeries

Lanphier and Tuck: Most Craved Campus Snackeries

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate’s commercial food service locations provide a convenient and casual way for students to spend some free time or crack down on homework.  Lanphier Cafe and the Tuck Shop serve as recreational and social hubs for Choate’s busy community members. Although both locations sell food and drinks, they are distinctRead More

Choate Hosts the Hartt Orchestra

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every year, Choate audiences have the pleasure of watching professional arts performance groups grace the stage at Ann and George Colony Hall. On Thursday, April 20, Choate hosted the Hartt Orchestra from the University of Hartford for a concert. Under the baton of Dr. Edward Cumming, the Director of OrchestralRead More

One Book, One Wallingford Unites Community

One Book, One Wallingford Unites Community

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Author Kevin Wilson attends a book reading and Q&A session at the Andrew Mellon Library. In its fifth annual iteration, the Wallingford Public Library’s (WPL) One Book, One Wallingford program continues to bring the local community together through its events and discussions. After announcing this year’s novel on February 1,Read More

How You Can Find Your Groove at the Next School Dance

How You Can Find Your Groove at the Next School Dance

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

School dances such as Student Activity Center (SAC) dances, Holiday Ball, and 3/4 are a highlight of social life at Choate, providing a much-needed opportunity for tired students to release stress and get down on the dance floor. What makes a dance fun and fills it with energy, however, isRead More

Symphony Orchestra Plays in Boston

Symphony Orchestra Plays in Boston

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Musicians in the Choate Symphony Orchestra excitedly boarded buses headed to Boston this Spring Long Weekend to embark on their first tour since 2020.  Over four days, the orchestra performed a private concert, attended a masterclass with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and embarked on a food crawl across the city. Read More

Local Nail a Spotlight

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Whether it be to upgrade your look for First Hurrah or to participate in self care, getting your nails done is always a fun activity. Choate students mainly frequent two nail salons in Wallingford — Diamond Nails & Spa and Rainbow Nail & Spa — but which do students prefer?Read More

Your Guide to College Recruitment

Your Guide to College Recruitment

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

As a high school athlete, you may have already considered playing your sport in college. Although the recruitment process can be challenging and competitive, you can increase your prospects of getting recruited with the right approach. Here is a five-step plan that committed Choate student-athletes have suggested to improve yourRead More

A Recap of the Choate Robotics Season

A Recap of the Choate Robotics Season

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate’s robotics program is built upon the School’s abundance of talented students and faculty. The Wired Boars, Choate’s robotics team, has had a highly competitive and successful season. So far, the team has competed in two out of the four annual competitions, placing second in their first competition and thirdRead More