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A Bright Future Ahead: The Aspiring Teachers of Chicago

A Bright Future Ahead: The Aspiring Teachers of Chicago

Jakub Perez and Michal Laczak May 6, 2025

Whether it’s because of the way they are perceived by students, the gender pay gap, the lack of opportunities to rest, or maybe because of something more nefarious, CPS is rapidly losing more and more...

Senior Assassin

Senior Assassin

In the US, it has become a “trend” to play Senior Assassin towards the end of senior year. Many schools across the Chicagoland area are participating. To play Senior Assassin you pay to play and the...

Daredevil: Born Again

“Daredevil: Born Again” – What Happens Next?

Hayden Luna, Reporter May 4, 2025

Lawyer by day, vigilante by night. This motto is attributed to one of Marvel’s most sinful and distinctive characters, one who's just finished a successful first season for his newest show. “Daredevil:...

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For the Students, by the Students!

Matija Nicin and Bohdan Zbiglei April 16, 2025

At Taft we have principals, assistant principals and other administrators that make decisions for the school on what programs get funded, what events are hosted, security, athletics that will benefit the...

The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson

How Taft Uplifts Women (Through Literature!)

Oliver Vicens, Reporter April 11, 2025

March 1 marked the start of Women’s History Month, so what better way of celebrating than highlighting a unique elective at Taft, Women in Literature! The class came to be two years ago and has been...

Taft Open House

Success and Reflection: Taft Open House

Jakub Perez, Ryan Harrity, and Michal Laczak April 11, 2025

On Feb. 25, Taft held its annual Open House where parents and students from grades 9 to 11 are invited to preview the classes that the Varsity campus has to offer. Students looked around, went into classes...

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Marvel Rivals: Season 1 overview

Aidan Neberieza, Reporter April 6, 2025

In “Marvel,” there are many different groups of characters. Some of the more well known  include the X-Men, the Avengers, X-Force, and the New Mutants, each with their own specialties and experiences....

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Andor Season 2: What to Expect

Hayden Luna, Reporter March 21, 2025

No Jedi, no lightsabers, no magic. Despite their profound influence and importance on the “Star Wars” universe, there’s no hint or any mention of it in, arguably, the franchise’s best show. It’s...

Jazz Fest of 2024

Sometimes Jazz Just Trumpets Everything Else

Aydan Bejinariu and Cassie Nowik March 21, 2025

Do you like jazz? Then you should take interest in the Taft Jazz Band. Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Taft Jazz Band learns...

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Taft Students Speak: Are the News and Media Biased?

Samantha Barajas, Reporter March 21, 2025

Throughout the years, American citizens have shown less trust toward traditional news. According to The Hill, “Just 31 percent of respondents in Gallup’s latest survey on the topic said they trust...

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Everything IB

Emely Bravo, Reporter March 3, 2025

The dates for IB testing are coming up in May and June. According to www.ibo.org, the first test will be on Fri. April 25. Each test day is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Some students might...

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What The Future Holds…

Mia Perez, Reporter March 1, 2025

The 2025 senior class is ready to move onto the next chapter of their life and experience bigger and better things. Choosing the right college is a major decision that impacts your academic, personal,...

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