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A Play Fit For A King: Death on Deck

A Play Fit For A King: Death on Deck

Eleanor Lemon, News Editor September 30, 2025

To call Jabari King ‘26 talented would be an unfortunate understatement: he can sing, dance, and even perform a one-handed cartwheel with his backpack on. In short, he epitomizes the arts at Taft. I...

A Conversation with Laone Thekiso

A Conversation with Laone Thekiso

Steven Zhang, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2025

Laone Thekiso is the Head of Music at the Maru-a-Pula school in Gaborone, Botswana. He plays the piano, marimba, and trumpet, and leads a lifelong journey of sharing his passion for music as an educator,...

My Friend, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

My Friend, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Veronica Antov, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

Taft’s thespians have done it again! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a performance somewhat reminiscent (there’s a “syzygy” between the two, if you will) of last year’s spectacle...

Spring Dance Showcase

Spring Dance Showcase

Molly Wynne, Head Writer 24-25 May 16, 2025

The lights blaze as we step out onto the marley platform. For a split second, our minds go blank, and we feel an intense pounding in our chests. The smell of hot rosin mixed with sweat fills our noses...

Spring Has Sprung: Taft in Full Bloom

Spring Has Sprung: Taft in Full Bloom

Mary Kidd Lindsey and Hayden Church May 16, 2025

Winter at Taft is an infamous season that sends shivers down the spines of any Taft student. Between slushy Wu-train walkways, 4 p.m. sunsets, and emotional damage from slipping on black ice in Mac Quad...

The Power of Mind-Body Wellness

The Power of Mind-Body Wellness

Michaela Lynch, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

The connection of mind and body is more than a wellness fad; it's a scientifically supported phenomenon that reveals how our mental and physical states are deeply intertwined. If you have ever felt your...

White Lotus: Trouble in Paradise?

White Lotus: Trouble in Paradise?

Holly Richard and Lucy Ryan April 25, 2025

Imagine booking your dream vacation at a luxury resort in one of the most desired locations around the world—perhaps Hawaii, Sicily, or Thailand. Just envision the turquoise waters, extravagant suites,...

Little Notes to Aspiring Poets

Little Notes to Aspiring Poets

Esther Lee, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

When I think of April, I picture cherry blossoms floating in the breeze, tulips stretching their sleepy necks towards the sun, and daffodils clustered like gold in the grass. It’s a season of beginnings,...

Move Over Godfather: Why the Minecraft Movie Stands Alone as the Pinnacle of Cinema

Move Over Godfather: Why the Minecraft Movie Stands Alone as the Pinnacle of Cinema

Tate Celebi and Malin Adams April 25, 2025

When the first trailer for A Minecraft Movie was released in September of 2024, the reactions of internet sleuths were mixed. The CGI was criticized for looking nothing like the actual game in an utterly...

The Best Formal Asks

The Best Formal Asks

Christian Yeung, Features Editor February 14, 2025

The highlights of the Taft winter are undoubtedly the freezing days, the dying hope for the arrival of Spring, and of course, the Winter Formal. Well, not so much the night of dancing and awkwardly sitting...

Dear Me, I Love You!

Dear Me, I Love You!

Chelsea Soetemo, A&L Editor February 14, 2025

For some people, the 14th of February is an exciting opportunity to spend an entire day with a special someone. For others, however, this annual celebration of love is an obnoxious reminder of their single...

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A Wilde Night of Theatre

Louisa Prentice and Steven Zhang February 14, 2025

While the student-athletes of Taft have spent their winter afternoons skating at the hockey rink or speeding down the snowy slopes, our very own student actors and stage technicians have been hard at work...

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