Even though Taylor Swift’s album was only released two weeks ago, as longtime Swifties, we feel thoroughly prepared to evaluate The Life of a Showgirl in its entirety. First announced on August 12th...
“Those kids walked out of those homes. No one pulled them out. No one forced them. What do you see that I don’t?” This is what the sheriff of Maybrook remarks to Archer, a father hopelessly in search...
“It’s almost like a beating whale heart,” says Mrs. Fifer, describing the cast huddled together, pulsing and breathing in sync to the beat of the music. The scene is hazy and mysterious. This is...
After a period of silence, we at Taft’s Masque and Dagger are returning brighter, bolder, and more determined to make theater the heartbeat of student life again! The student-run theater society,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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,...
