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Boarding School TikTok: “Everyone is Always Connected”

February 9, 2023 at 1:49 pm Comments are Disabled

Boarding school TikToks always find a way to infiltrate my “For You” page. These aesthetic videos usually include fast-paced montages of picturesque hallways, gourmet meals, decorated dorm rooms, and often end with clips of students doing homework in the library to prove to the audience that they really are atRead More

Wellness Blocks are Only a Band-Aid Solution

February 9, 2023 at 1:48 pm Comments are Disabled

After three years without wellness blocks at Choate, the program finally returned on Friday, January 20. Due to Diversity Day on Monday, January 16, and the special schedule for the week, students had a half-day that Friday, and what would usually be F and G-block was instead spent as aRead More

A Choate Freshman v.s. Chat GPT

A Choate Freshman v.s. Chat GPT

February 9, 2023 at 1:47 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Maddy Childs ’26/The Choate News Prompt: In the style of an opinions news article, write a 600-word article answering the question of whether or not Artificial Intelligence software can flawlessly and accurately replicate the writing of the average high-school-educated American. Will it ever be able to? Answer thisRead More

Political Parties Must Stop Weaponizing the Debt Ceiling to Push Their Legislative Goals

Political Parties Must Stop Weaponizing the Debt Ceiling to Push Their Legislative Goals

February 9, 2023 at 1:37 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Andra Ionescu ’24/The Choate News With the national debt rising by trillions in past years, it is easy for us to forget that there is a ceiling to the height of that number. But as the debt approaches the limit once again, it has come to the frontRead More

Global Vegetarianism Could Have Unforeseen Consequences

February 9, 2023 at 1:34 pm Comments are Disabled

Though the earliest records of vegetarianism were centered in religion, in the modern day, there are even  more reasons people are opting into the diet today. The rising concern of climate change, which could be mitigated by a decrease in the global consumption of meat, is one. If the entireRead More

The Speaker Of The House Elections Reveal Deeper Issues

The Speaker Of The House Elections Reveal Deeper Issues

February 9, 2023 at 1:32 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23/The Choate News   With every change in the control of the House of Representatives, an election is held to determine majority party leadership. This vote, to determine who will be the Speaker of the House, usually happens quickly.  In a break from normal operation, 20Read More

Choate Clubs Engage with the Local Community

February 9, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Many of Choate’s student clubs venture beyond the gates of the School to engage in service work with the local community. Through these opportunities, students can explore their passions, create meaningful impact, and give back to the community. The Environmental Action Coalition (EAC) provides students with the tools they needRead More

The Lonely Hearts Club

The Lonely Hearts Club

February 6, 2023 at 8:59 pm Comments are Disabled

Choate in Pop Culture

February 6, 2023 at 8:56 pm Comments are Disabled

Choate has built an impressive reputation with its notable alumni and student achievements. More impressive, however, is the number of cameos Choate has made in pop culture. Here are just a few examples of how Choate has made its way into America’s audiences.  Gilmore Girls For many prospective students, perhapsRead More