Dear Tafties, At first, I was ecstatic about the icy winter approaching: no more fishing, no more Jig Pat litter, and most importantly, no more ducks treating me like their personal bathtub and bathroom....

  There’s a special kind of excitement that comes with finding out the pond is finally frozen over. It’s a moment that feels like winter’s official arrival—a quiet signal from nature that...

  Ever since ChatGPT first became available in the winter of 2022, it has been a valuable resource for students worldwide and within the Taft community. Whether you’re asking the bot for help...

Beep! Beep! Beep! My phone alarm rouses me, to, alas, another beautiful morning at the Taft School. Snow blankets the ground and rests on tree branches like a scene out of a postcard. “What a beautiful...

The History Department is one of the most exciting on campus, thanks to its ever-evolving elective offerings alongside staples like Comparative Government. Students are required to take U.S. History as...

Would you like to stay informed on the do’s and don’ts of 2025? If so, we have you covered---we have compiled the ultimate list of Taft’s “ins” and “outs” for the year. To start off strong,...

The build-up to the 2024 presidential election was marked by uncertainty and stress, with heated debates and both campaigns taking social media by storm. The chaos has settled down and the election results...