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The Taft Papyrus

The Taft Papyrus

Is Taft Spirit Gone? Colors and Super Sunday Prove Otherwise

Is Taft Spirit Gone? Colors and Super Sunday Prove Otherwise

Allison Palmer, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2025

With the new school year buzzing with fresh faces, shifting routines, and an unmistakable energy, one age-old question lingers for both new and returning Rhinos: will school spirit thrive? So much of...

Welcome New Faculty!

Welcome New Faculty!

Veronica Antov, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

As the school year kicks off, we would love to give a warm welcome to all of the new faculty members who arrived on campus this fall! Each brings unique skills, passions, and experiences to share with...

Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising: From Social Media Ban to Political Revolution

Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising: From Social Media Ban to Political Revolution

Rachel Chae, Head Writer September 30, 2025

What started as a nationwide ban on social media quickly evolved into mass political unrest in Nepal this month. More than 70 have been killed, with over 2,000 injured in violent protests. Arson attempts,...

Hanging in the Balance: The Future of Taft Track

Hanging in the Balance: The Future of Taft Track

Tate Celebi, Head Writer May 16, 2025

Track and Field has a long and successful history at Taft, bringing together distance runners, sprinters, throwers, jumpers, and even pole vaulters into one team that competes across seventeen events....

Isaac and Louisa: A New Chapter for Taft Leadership

Isaac and Louisa: A New Chapter for Taft Leadership

Lucy Ryan, Opinions Editor May 16, 2025

For many, the changes that come with the end of the school year can be daunting. When saying short goodbyes to some and long goodbyes to others, it is natural to be afraid of what is to come. One thing,...

Understanding the Battle Between President Trump and Harvard

Understanding the Battle Between President Trump and Harvard

Holly Richard, Head Writer May 16, 2025

In a dramatic showdown between politics and academia, President Trump and a number of universities, most notably Harvard, are locked in a battle that could shape the future of higher education in America....

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