By Francesca Howard ’26 The core issue of ghostwriting can be summarized in one word: dishonesty. Paying someone else to pass off their words as your own without giving proper credit is dishonest. Ghostwriting misleads audiences about who created the content they consume, and this is especially problematic when theseRead More
By Sophia Liao ’25 Superfoods. Think expensive, exotic grains, powders, and berries extracted from the finest grounds and flown in from halfway around the world. They line the walls of nearly every grocery store and have blown up on social media in the last couple of decades with radical claimsRead More
By Ava Hult-Falk ’27 Since my return to campus from fall break, I have been pleased to hear holiday carols constantly ringing in the hallways of Nichols dormitory. Inspired by this melodic backdrop and my own holiday spirit, I, along with my Nichols dormmates, have created a Christmas playlist withRead More
By Nilan Kathir ’25 As winter break approaches, the air at Choate has filled with holiday spirit from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more. These holidays are very important to their respective religious communities, but in recent years, the nature of these holidays has changed. By moving away fromRead More
By Arushi Krishnan ’27 When taking on the post five years ago, Director of Student Activities Ms. Alex Long decided to create catchy, wintery themes for every Holiday Ball (Hol Ball). “I love themes, and think they make events more fun,” she said. I completely agree with Ms. Long; themesRead More
By Chelsea Branch ’25 The air is getting crisper, and the trees are shedding their last leaves. People are taking out their puffer coats and chunky scarves that were gathering dust under the bed. Winterlude is finally here. Depending on who you ask, these two-and-a-half weeks between fall and winterRead More
By Jolie Zhang ’26 Students sifted through a treasure trove of trendy yet affordable clothing pieces at the annual second-hand clothing exchange — Thrifty Boar. The chic and eco-conscious clothing sale was hosted by Choate’s Conservation Proctors (C-Proctors) in the bustling Student Activity Center (SAC) on December 1. Three longRead More
By Fiona Fu ’25 After two flights and a long day of bonding by proximity, 13 faculty and six students traveled from Wallingford to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the annual three-day National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), respectively.Read More
By Charlotte Flynn ’25 Paws for a Cause, a fundraiser organized by Dana Tan ’25, aims to spread the joy that campus pets bring to Choate while also serving the local community. Tan’s love for animals and her desire to make a positive impact on the community led her toRead More
