By Nilan Kathir ’25 For the 12th year, the annual Fringe Festival will feature student writers, directors, and actors in a series of original plays. Students are steeped in the rehearsal process in preparation for their performances on February 8-9 in the Gelb Theater. This year, Fringe is hosting fourRead More

By Ellie Porter ’25 Racing down the freshly-powdered hill is synonymous with a particular Choate tradition: senior sledding. On January 7, at around 8 p.m., sixth-formers rushed to the hills of Gunpowder Creek. There are only two conditions for senior sledding: there must be greater than four inches of snowfall,Read More

By Eliana Li ’26 Tiz the Season, founded by Math teacher and holiday connoisseur Mr. Marquis Tisdale, has become a cherished tradition among the Choate community. Taking place during the final stretch of Winterlude between the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, the event landed on December 12 this year and markRead More

By Ana Isabella Bury ’25 To ensure Choate students get the most out of their time in the classroom, the Arts Department invites an array of experts with diverse perspectives to speak to aspiring artists. At the beginning of the winter term, playwright Mx. Gina Femia visited Theater teacher Mr.Read More

By Jolie Zhang ’26 In an effort to address the growing concern of sleep deprivation among students, the Health Center has launched a new initiative entitled “The SLEEP Contest.” This competition is part of a larger contest series that aims to tackle health-related topics relevant to campus life. To encourageRead More

By Eshana Hora ’27 While Choate students braced themselves for cold gusts of wind and shorter days in the beginning of the winter term, campus was warmed up by the multitude of religious celebrations hosted by spiritual groups. Two key events during this period were the Hanukkah Party and LessonsRead More

By Constanza Aportela ’24 Parallel to the Wallingford Walmart Supercenter sits a metallic structure with an unassuming facade. Behind its walls lies an oasis from Wallingford’s gloomy winter weather — Back 9 Social, a virtual golf facility and gastropub. Back 9 Social’s interior is lined with 11 bays containing TrackManRead More

By Rachel Fan ’27 The Wallingford Winter Garden Market, an initiative sponsored by the Coalition for a Better Wallingford and the HUBCAP Wallingford, is a new event for local vendors to sell seasonal produce and artisanal goods. It takes place every Saturday from December 2 to March 30 inside theRead More

By Addy Hawthorne ’27 Although the Counseling Office has traditionally focused on one-on-one meetings with students, they introduced a new approach this year. Three times per week during the fall term, Psychology teacher and counselor Ms. Tiffany Rivera led 45-minute-long mental health and wellness support groups for students. “At theRead More