Photo Courtesy of Manuela Sepúlveda ’23   170,000 years ago, Neanderthals used clothing as protection from the wilderness. Fast-forward to 21st century Homo sapiens: we now view clothing as far more than just protection, but as an essential part of how we interact with the world and our bodies. SinceRead More

Photo Courtesy of David Schamis P’26 Filling three rows of chairs lined up against the back wall of the Colony Hall dance studio, audience members at the annual Student Choreographers’ Showcase (SCS) watched up close as dancers leapt and spun across the floor. SCS, which occurred on December 3–4 underRead More

It is currently 10:30 p.m. My English essay is due at 11:59 p.m. The problem? A total of five words are written on the page. Weeks of saying, “the essay is a problem for future me” finally catches up to me, and the stress starts to kick in. The deadlineRead More

Graphic by Melody Qian ’24 At a place like Choate, where days are packed with classes, sports, clubs, ensembles, and homework, time for hobbies is few and far between. A true hobby is an activity that one does simply for enjoyment and with no ulterior agenda, unlike nearly everything elseRead More

Choate’s 32nd annual Diversity Day included a keynote speaker session featuring Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz and Mr. Ndaba Mandela, a Q&A session, workshops, film screenings, and a lunch with the speakers. This year’s theme “United in Difference” reflects Choate’s values of taking pride in its diverse community and represents the continuedRead More

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 Republican George Santos of New York’s third congressional district was delivered a resume full of lies.  Seeking his first term in office, he fabricated his background and experience to sell his candidacy to voters, creating a profile that made him the “full embodiment of theRead More

As people celebrate the fresh start of a new year, many reflect upon their blunders in 2022 and aspire to have a more fulfilling 2023. As such, many people have begun to set their  New Year’s resolutions: goals they hope to accomplish in the following year. However, these resolutions areRead More

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 On Sunday, January 8, thousands of far-right Brazilians, enthused by their leader Jair Bolsonaro, raided the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital Brasilia.  To many Americans, this is a familiar scene. The frightening parallels with the insurrection that took place on January 6Read More

New Year’s resolutions are a constructive tradition, enabling people to reflect and grow. Change can happen at any point during the year, but New Year’s marks a clean slate and an opportunity for people to  seek self-improvement. During the new year, many in the Choate community will create New Year’sRead More