Oct. 22 at Taft’s Varsity Campus Stadium was a very special day for the graduating class of ‘25. Senior Sunrise: a tradition in which students gather to share memories and watch the sunrise at the...

Submitting college applications has been made easier with the Common App. SchooLinks is another useful resource that provides insightful information about universities/colleges. The Common App main page...

War is spoken about in our news, media, and history books. It could be Nazi Germany and fascist Italy against the United States and the former Soviet Union during World War II. Nowadays, there’s a lot...

This war has been ongoing for some time now, and its impact is felt by many, especially children and teenagers. You might wonder how it affects them. The truth is, young people often struggle to focus...

Every five years, IB visitors visit IB schools across the nation to explore different ideas and promote the IB mission. According to IB’s official website,the IB mission is to create better global citizens...

Taft has around 4,289 kids that attend this school. Which is a lot, so it tends to cause crowds throughout the building. It’s an obvious problem when people take up the hallways talking or waiting for...

Of all events held at Taft, one of the most highly anticipated is the Senior Prom. Seniors and guests want to have the best experience possible. The Senior Prom will be held on June 6, 2025, but you can’t...

For the past eight years, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, students all over Illinois have been familiar with the SAT process. When compared to academic sites across the internet, it’s...

“Graduating as the 2024 valedictorian is such a huge accomplishment for me. I’m excited to move onto the next chapter and continue to achieve my academic goals, as well as to grow as a person holistically....

According to an article published by MIT, the gender gap in STEM still remains concerningly large, with women making up only 28% of the STEM workforce in 2023. This statistic shows how sexism and gender...

As everybody has heard, Principal Mark Grishaber has made the tough decision to move on from Taft and retire. Many people are incredibly sad to see him go, but they are just as excited about the new principal,...

  Taft is hosting a summer camp for incoming juniors (current sophomores), who are curious about what it’s like to take an IB or AP level class. The camp will help future students feel comfortable...