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Multicultural Worship Night unites students

By Ethan Jackson · Monday, Sept. 26, 2022

Worship means something different to everyone, yet similarities can still be found. Taylor’s Multicultural Student Association (MSA) aims to explore what worshiping differently but together looks like in their Multicultural Worship Night event. “The event is a night where students of different cultures can come in and worship in the way that they feel that they express back home,” MSA Co-President senior Joanna Vasudevan said.

Film Department wins awards, works as a team

By Eleanor Cooper · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

“Without teamwork, this piece would not have happened, and the inspiring story would not have been told,” said Taylor senior Anna Rodman. The documentary, which Rodman produced as a part of department co-chair and professor of film and media production Kathy Bruner’s Documentary Filmmaking class, is titled “Lizzi: Deeper Than Water.” Directed by Gabriel Burch, the eleven-minute film tells the story of Paralympic swimmer Lizzi Smith as she overcomes social and physical battles.

Faculty art exhibit showcases hidden emotions, personal artistry

By Enoch Eicher · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

The faculty art exhibition was displayed in the Metcalf Gallery onSeptember 2 with art tastefully spilling over into the corridor outside. Brought to life by multiple members of Taylor’s art faculty, the exhibition was a platform for them to showcase their personal artistry through their recent works. Professor Jeremie Riggleman said, “We chose not to have a theme, as each of the artists are working with different materials, with different processes, with different times.” This presented the art faculty with a unique opportunity to express themselves free of any possible constraints.

An inside look at how Taylor Theatre actors prepare for 'The Birds'

By Hannah Marella · Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022

“Actors, by and large, are looking for authentic embodiment of characters so that storytelling is alive, and has potential to, move beyond the stage and into the awareness of the audience,” said Tracy Manning, Theatre Department Co-Chair and Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. For each Taylor Theatre production she directs, Manning selects an acting methodology for the actors to apply during the rehearsal process. In the case of the upcoming production of Conor Mcpherson’s "The Birds", she chose the active analysis method, which was developed by Konstantin Stanislavski, a prominent figure in the history of theatre.

Lichacz’s lifelong love of music

By Enoch Eicher · Monday, May 16, 2022

From childhood, senior Lichacz’s life has been shaped by music, leading her to find joy and passion during her time at Taylor through her experience with Chorale and Sounds.

Season 5 of “Better Call Saul” was released on Netflix on April 4, 2022.

The perfect return of 'Better Call Saul'

By Lucas Bertsche · Monday, May 16, 2022

With the show “Better Call Saul,” writer Vince Gilligan crafts something special: a perfect prequel.

Wherever you are heading to this summer, a good playlist always sure to set the mood.

Your Spotify Cue

By Hailey Hendricks · Monday, May 16, 2022

As the school year wraps up, many are preparing for long road trips. Whether your drive leads back to a childhood hometown or an exciting and new place (or somewhere in between), this final edition of Spotify Cue is here to fill your car with a playlist that will highlight the adventure that summer offers.

Hope Oaks strikes note with Taylor community

By Amelia Bostick · Monday, May 16, 2022

The turning of the tassel, the tossing of caps and the marching to “Pomp and Circumstance” are quickly identified as commencement traditions widely performed at graduation ceremonies throughout the country. At Taylor, however, one more element gets thrown into the mix — the bagpipe.