On Friday, April 24th, hundreds of Taft students, faculty, and board members participated in a walkout to protest the use of racial and homophobic slurs on campus. This followed an incident where two slurs...

At Taft, dorms mean a lot. For approximately 84% of us, they are a second home, some place to reset and connect with friends and faculty. Within these spaces, we experience everything from the highs of...

As we arrive back on campus this spring, two subjects keep appearing in everyone’s conversations: the new school schedule and the newly locked doors around campus. To begin with, the new door policy...

On Saturday, January 17th, the Taft Boys Varsity hockey team held its first “Shirt off my Back” appreciation event. Senior and hockey team captain Jason Rothstein spearheaded the event to honor and...

Rhys Brooks ‘27 and Stasia Spurling ‘26 - Eleuthera, Bahamas What does an average day at the Island School look like? Rhys: An average day at the Island School is quite unique. With an early...

As the winter chill settled over the Taft School and finals week loomed, a much more dangerous threat approached the community. From December 8th to the 17th, the flu, COVID-19, mono, and strep throat...

As snowfall descends onto the cloisters of red-bricked buildings and stained-glass windows on our campus, I couldn’t help but marvel at the changing of the seasons. The month of December at Taft is a...

The second the calendar reads November 1st, I set up my tree, put on Christmas pajamas, blast my winter playlist, and queue a Hallmark marathon. Much to my surprise, this year my festive frenzy caused...

Socks, underwear, a hug… just kidding! Do not gift anyone those unoriginal ideas. The holidays are a great way to show someone you care, and we have just the thing to help you pick the best gifts: a...

It has been a long semester so far, but it’s always hard to believe exams are around the corner...again! Last year, we—Maya and Louisa—strategically positioned ourselves beneath snow-blanketed treetops...