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Ranked Choice Voting Makes a More Democratic Process

Ranked Choice Voting Makes a More Democratic Process

January 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 In a letter dating back to October 2, 1780, John Adams wrote to the First Marshal of Massachusetts,Jonathan Jackson: “There is nothing I dread so much, as a Division of the Republic into two great Parties, each arranged under its Leader, and concerting Measures inRead More

2022 Student Lecture Series

January 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Science Research Program (SRP), one of Choate’s seven signature programs, presented its annual Student Lecture Series (SLS) on November 9 and 10 that summarizes the research projects carried out by 16 sixth-form participants. Held simultaneously in the Elman and Getz Auditoriums, the 15-minute presentations are followed by a briefRead More

Girls’ Soccer Recap

Girls’ Soccer Recap

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Captain Emma Kirk ’23 in action The Choate girls’ varsity soccer team had a memorable season full of exciting moments and impressive victories. The team’s 15-2-1 record earned them a spot in the New England Playoff Semifinals, where they gave a strong performance before ultimately losing to Westminster. However, theRead More

The Media Masterminds of Choate

The Media Masterminds of Choate

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Have you ever wondered who changes the slides during Community Conversations or who presses play on videos made by different clubs during School Meetings? Or, who is responsible for the light effects jazzing up student performances? You may not see them, but they are always present to make school eventsRead More

Witness Stones Project Honors History of Enslaved People in Connecticut

Witness Stones Project Honors History of Enslaved People in Connecticut

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In recent months, towns across Connecticut have erected several permanent markers to memorialize the lives of enslaved men and women. The Witness Stones Project, founded in 2017 by Mr. Dennis Culliton, is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring history and honoring the humanity of the enslaved individuals who built our communities.Read More

Arc of CT Fights for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Arc of CT Fights for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability, over seven million of whom have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). In Connecticut, various charity organizations like the Arc of Connecticut (ARC) work to support people with IDD, lobbyingRead More

Squire Stanley: The Oldest Building on Campus

Squire Stanley: The Oldest Building on Campus

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Squire Stanley, known for its distinct red exterior, is the oldest building on Choate’s campus. This girls’ dorm dating back to the 18th century currently houses 10 students, and holds the rich history of Choate and Wallingford in every creak in the floorboards. “The Red House” or “The Big House,”Read More

Midnights: the Album

Midnights: the Album

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

After nearly two years of releasing Evermore in 2020, singer Taylor Swift has finally released Midnights, her tenth album. The artist released her tenth album at midnight on the 21st of October, with 13 tracks, then dropped an additional 7 tracks 3 hours later in the 3am version as aRead More

“Mem Events” Celebrates New Dorm Culture

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

To all of the haters who put Memorial House last on your dorm requests last year: you are missing out. Recently, significant changes have been made to Choate’s largest dorm, the most historic being the switch to co-ed housing. However, a new upgrade has sprung into the spotlight: Mem Events.Read More