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“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

Pottery Joins Arts Concentration

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

Every day after school, dancers, musicians, actors, and visual artists in the Arts Concentration Program (Arts Con) visit their studios, stages, and practice rooms to hone their crafts. This year, ceramists have joined them in their afternoon artistic endeavors. The ceramics branch in Arts Con was established last year whenRead 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

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

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

Chinese Traditional Artist Paints with a Contemporary Twist

Chinese Traditional Artist Paints with a Contemporary Twist

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Paul Mellon Arts Center transformed into a quaint art gallery on Friday, October 16 as it displayed Chinese ink paintings of the renowned artist Mr. Zhimi Li. A graduate of the China Academy of Art, Mr. Li explores the fusion of traditional Chinese ink painting techniques with modern subjectsRead More

Fernanda Opazo ’25 Dazzles Choate’s Volleyball Courts

Fernanda Opazo ’25 Dazzles Choate’s Volleyball Courts

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Fernanda Opazo ’25, a new sophomore from Chile, has quickly become a star setter for Girls’ Varsity Volleyball. Born and raised in Chile, Opazo just set foot in the U.S. a month ago. Opazo came to the U.S. in hopes of experiencing what she could not at home. Luckily, sheRead More

Sachi Mehra ’23 Makes Varsity Football History

Sachi Mehra ’23 Makes Varsity Football History

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Playing football has always been a dream for Sachi Mehra ’23. Her life forever changed while watching a Nickelodeon show one day in the fourth grade. She saw a girl playing football on the television screen and instantly became inspired to try it herself. This dream was, unfortunately, put onRead More

Team Managers: For Love, Spirit, and Everything Else

Team Managers: For Love, Spirit, and Everything Else

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

While we often highlight the achievements of successful athletes, the crucial role of student managers is frequently overlooked. To gain insight into these leaders’ responsibilities, stressors, and time commitments, Jack McGuane ’26, Austin Zhao ’23, and Adama Sowe ’23 shared their experiences as student managers.  While McGuane has been interestedRead More