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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

Who’s on the Keys at Student Recitals?

Who’s on the Keys at Student Recitals?

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

Photo by Sophia Kim ’24/The Choate News Mr. Nathaniel Baker accompanies violinist Paloma So ’23 in the winter recital. Each term, musicians perform pieces they’ve been practicing at a culminating recital. During the winter recitals held on February 19, students played their works accompanied by pianists Ms. Susan Cheng andRead 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

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

Community Conversations on Male and Muslim Identities

February 27, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On January 31 and February 10, Choate held two Community Conversations on male identity and Muslim identity, respectively, in Colony Hall. Students and faculty alike shared their personal experiences and educated the School on the unseen and unacknowledged aspects of their identities. Dean of Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Rachel Myers,Read More

Choate Ice Hockey Sleds Against Local Team

February 27, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On February 12, 2023, Choate Ice Hockey held its first sled hockey fundraiser game in over three years against the Gaylord Adaptive Sports Program. The event was organized by Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey captains Cadence Secreto ’23 and Sophia Rodham ’23.  Choate competed against Wolfpack, the Gaylord Sports Association’s sledRead More

Students Explore the Korean Diaspora

February 27, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Over the winter long weekend, six Choate students, accompanied by Dean of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Rachel Myers and HPRSS teacher Dr. Yaser Robles, went on a trip to Philadelphia to learn about the Korean diaspora, traditions, and culture. This trip was sponsored by Envoys, a global immersion company thatRead More

Origins of the Library Wine Bar and Bistro

Origins of the Library Wine Bar and Bistro

February 27, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Residing on Wallingford’s North Main Street, Library Wine Bar and Bistro restaurant has served the local community delicious Portuguese food and rich wine for over 40 years.  First built in 1899 to house the original Wallingford Public Library, the property was purchased by Mr. Joe Gouveia, the owner of GouveiaRead More

Book Clubs Meet at the Wallingford Public Library

Book Clubs Meet at the Wallingford Public Library

February 27, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Craving a good book to read? Do you enjoy meeting new people and uncovering hidden ideas about your favorite stories? Well, look no further than the Wallingford Public Library (WPL) book clubs!  Within the five book clubs open to the public, different groups read about diverse topics such as science-fictionRead More