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Dance the Night Away: Spring Dance Showcase

Dance the Night Away: Spring Dance Showcase

Dora Lang, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

As spring unfolds and the school year approaches an end, dancers at Taft are bringing their whole year of work into the spotlight. The annual Spring Dance Showcase, taking place on the 18th of May from...

You Matter: Jennifer Wallace’s Message to Taft

You Matter: Jennifer Wallace’s Message to Taft

Sofia Gong, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

In Taft’s high-achieving school environment, success often appears to be measured by grades, awards, and college admissions. In a culture so focused on personal achievement, it is easy to wonder whether...

Dune: Part Three: What to Know Before Watching

Steven Zhang, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2026

When people are told to imagine a world in science fiction, they usually think of advanced technology, faster-than-light travel, and exotic alien species. Household franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek...

I’m “Getting Ready” to See... 13!

I’m “Getting Ready” to See… 13!

Bernice Zhang, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

Filled with catchy songs, vivid lights, and hilarious jokes, the spring musical was certainly a showstopper. Directed by Mr. Thompson, Ms. Schoonmaker, and Ms. Cameron, 13 follows Evan Goldman (played...

2016 is the New 2026

Michaela Lynch, Staff Writer January 29, 2026

The Rio de Janeiro filter is everywhere. People are dancing to Zara Larsson’s Lush Life. Supreme is cool again. Did we time-travel? No, it’s just 2026 and something in the air feels unmistakably 2016....

Celebrating Cultures, The Taft Way

Celebrating Cultures, The Taft Way

Chelsea Soetemo, Arts & Leisure Editor December 11, 2025

The spirit of celebration has never been more alive at Taft. This fall, our community came together to honor cultural holidays from around the world: the Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, Rosh Hashanah, and...

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