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It’s Time to BeReal

It’s Time to BeReal

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Over the past few months, a new social media platform called BeReal has taken the Choate student body by storm. The app prompts users to post an authentic snapshot of their lives once every 24 hours, and students have been using it faithfully to share their unfiltered experiences.  Taylor RossiterRead More

Acapella Groups Riff-Off at Lit Launch

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Popularized by the movie Pitch Perfect, acapella riff-offs have found their way to Choate. On February 17, the School’s oldest all-female acapella group, Whimawehs (Whims), and their all-male counterpart, Maiyeros, collaborated on a riff-off performance at a launch party for Choate’s literary magazine, The Lit.  This unique performance opportunity wasRead More

White Supremacy Roots in Wallingford

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

This is the second episode of a three-part series that aims to provide a brief timeline of race relations at Choate. Research about the history of Choate Rosemary Hall is an ongoing process; if you are curious about learning more, visit the Archives.  Over the years, Wallingford has become aRead More

Interactive Painting Combines Visual and Auditory Art

Interactive Painting Combines Visual and Auditory Art

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Different art forms have a way of coming together to complement each other. This union is apparent in Paola Diaz del Castillo Rosique ’23’s multimedia painting, Looking for a song to match that feeling.  The piece features conductive paint that transmits electricity with touch. It invites viewers to interact withRead More

Healthcare by Day, Coaching by Night

Healthcare by Day, Coaching by Night

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Leading a double life may seem exclusive to spy movies, secret agents, and superhero comics. Unknown to many, the Choate community is home to multi-talented individuals who lead double lives at the health center and on the athletic teams. Dr. Miriam Cohen Before coming to Choate, Dr. Miriam Cohen wasRead More

Heckling at State of the Union Undermines U.S. Politics

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

During the State of the Union, President Joe Biden fit tens of issues into a one hour speech. He addressed plans for welfare development and upcoming policies to combat unemployment. However, select Republican lawmakers had a different plan. They immaturely interrupted the President’s speech, revealing the unprecedented levels of politicalRead More

International Disaster Relief Could Mend Relationships

International Disaster Relief Could Mend Relationships

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria in early February has devastated the region. To add to the crisis, the area had already been dealing with a massive influx of refugees and a decade-long war. Yet, despite its political and financial implications, this natural disaster offers theRead More

Tech Company Layoffs Expose a Core Issue in the Mentality of Wall Street Executives

Tech Company Layoffs Expose a Core Issue in the Mentality of Wall Street Executives

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

A wave of shock pulsed through Silicon Valley recently, with some of the largest companies in the world laying off 50,000 employees. The list of companies included Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Google. The process through which this was done was equally shocking. A series of viral clips popped up onRead More

Hear from the Stars of the Winter Gelb Theater Trifecta

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every winter, the Gelb Theater in St. John Chapel is bustling with activity. Towards the end of the term, audience members file into the cozy basement performance space to watch the works of directors, actors, writers, and production teams of the Fringe Festival, Student Directed Scenes (SDS), and One-Person Plays.Read More