Since Taylor Swift’s rise to superfame in 2006, the singer-songwriter has built quite the fanbase. These fans, otherwise known as Swifties, even exist among the students and faculty right here at Choate. In honor of today’s release of Swift’s Red re-recording, here’s how to become a Choate Swiftie in fiveRead More

Paloma So ’23 (top) and Je-won Im ’23 (bottom) performed in the recent recital. Walking by St. John Chapel this past Sunday afternoon, you would have been immediately immersed by the soothing melodies of the instrumental music recital that showcased the talent of a dozen students, from freshman to senior.Read More

Take a glance at the soundbooth during any Choate theater production and chances are you’ll see Lara Stone ’22, a senior in the Theater Arts Concentration, sporting a signature black shirt. Not sure where to look? From lighting to rain machines, you can easily watch her creations on stage, establishingRead More

The exhibition displays works by Mr. Lustenader, Ms. Sen, and Ms. Adams, respectively. Mr. Willard Lustenader When Mr. Willard Lustenader, an Art History Professor at Gateway Community College, sits down to paint, he doesn’t have a plan. Instead, he lets his inspiration and creativity take control of the artistic process.Read More

The state of nuclear diplomacy has changed with each administration, determining the fate of geopolitics.

Climate change has become subject to party politics, with Republicans taking a stubbornly harsh stance.

The American Gold Rush of the mid-1800s ushered in a new era of entrepreneurship and self-determination. It was a liberating venture for prospectors into a land  with plenty of opportunities unrestricted by government and politics. Compared to this, the modern day race for “White Gold,” or lithium, is a disappointingRead More

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 In late September, students first began displaying the tell-tale symptoms of what many have labeled the infamous “Choate Plague.” For many students, the first giveaway was waking up with a slight sore throat — but perhaps that was from yelling too hard while cheeringRead More

Every year for Halloween, Wallingford transforms into a hotspot for trick-or-treating and other halloween activities. The festivities, which include the Goblin Gathering and the Happy Halloween Happenings, attract thousands of participants from all around New England.  As Wallingford Resident Nathan Rogers ’23 put it, “Halloween culture in Wallingford is reallyRead More