Arts

L Factor or L moment? Lawrentians Take the Stage

This past Saturday, each Circle and Crescent House participated in a new “fundatory” event: The L Factor talent show. Inspired by the television show X Factor, Lawrenceville’s spin off showcased...

Spring Orchestra Concert

On the evening of April 4, 2025, the Edith Memorial Chapel reverberated with the rich sounds of the Lawrenceville Orchestra’s Spring Concert. Under the baton of Nico Olarte-Hayes, the ensemble...

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall... Who’s the Most Hated of Them all?

Do people really want more live action movies? If Disney needed a clear answer, the public reaction to Snow White (2025) could not have been more so. From controversial casting...

Threaded Up Thursdays: Intertwining Soul and Style

Why do we dress the way we do? What conscious and subconscious preferences attract us to certain styles, silhouettes, textures, and colors? What we wear shapes how we experience the...

Shedding Light on Julius Caesar

The II Formers recently completed their production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, and I was lucky enough to be chosen to design the lighting for the show. With the performance behind...

The Fall of Marvel

If you know anything about Marvel, you probably know that the media franchise started as a comic book series. The series eventually transitioned into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in...

Second Form Shakespeare Preview: Julius Caesar Presented by the Class of 2028

II Form is a time for  exploration and firsts, whether it is trying a new sport or joining an interesting club. Every year, the Lawrenceville Performing Arts Program hosts a...

Celebrating the Arts during Lawrenceville’s Black History Month Events

In striving for unity alongside diversity on our campus, Lawrenceville is amplifying African American culture this February, during, Black History Month, through multiple facets. Over the weekend, students, clubs, and...

How Did “Woke’’ Become so Controversial? Origins of the Word in Black Art Activism

“Woke”: a word now typically associated with politically charged conversations. With its roots in Black American vernacular, wokeness has transformed from a term about awareness and justice to an insult...

History of the Hutchins Galleries

 One of the lesser known features of The Lawrenceville campus is the Hutchins Galleries. Perhaps, as one of the many parts of campus named after the Hutchins family, it has...

Trump Installs Himself as Chairman of The Kennedy Center

The United States of America is about one month into Donald Trump’s presidency, and headlines have been taken over by the multitude of executive orders he has signed into law...

Hutchins Galleries History

One of the lesser known features of The Lawrenceville campus is the Hutchins Galleries. Perhaps, as one of the many parts of campus named after the Hutchins family, it has...

How has “Being Woke’’ Become so Controversial?

“Woke”: a word now typically associated with politically charged conversations. With its roots in Black American vernacular, wokeness has transformed from a term about awareness and justice to an insult...

You Have Bewitched Me, Movie and Book: The Evolution of Pride and Prejudice

Among the plethora of gossip-lading, dowry-discussing, and thought-provoking romantic classics, Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen in 1813, undeniably remains a genre hallmark, still appealing to readers today. Its...

Trump Installs Himself as Chairman of the Kennedy Center

The United States of America is about one month into Donald Trump’s presidency, and headlines have been taken over by the multitude of executive orders he has signed into law...

The Arts Celebrated during Lawrenceville’s Black History Month

In striving for unity alongside diversity on our campus, Lawrenceville is amplifying African American culture this February, during, Black History Month, through multiple facets. Over the weekend, students, clubs, and...

An Artistic and Cultural Analysis of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Not everyone can stomach watching people fight over a ball for three lengthy hours (A.K.A, a football game). Those who relate to this sentiment find themselves in the subsection of...

Friday Review: Lighting Up The Stars

Recently, I decided to check out a movie that has been on my bucket list for years; what I discovered was not only a warm film on family and living...

Bringing the season to life: Winterfest and its Celebration of Student Creativity

As snow fell on campus last Saturday evening, students, faculty, and family members packed inside the warmth of the KAC and eagerly waited to support the cast, crew, and directors...

An Artistic and Cultural analysis of the Super Bowl LIX HalfTime Show

Not everyone can stomach watching people fight over a ball for three lengthy hours (A.K.A, a football game). Those who relate to this sentiment find themselves in the subsection of...

Bringing the Season to Life: Winterfest and its Celebration of Student Creativity

As snow fell on campus last Saturday evening, students, faculty, and family members packed inside the warmth of the KAC and eagerly waited to support the cast, crew, and directors...

Arts Classes for Next Year?

To all the II Formers who chose their arts electives with no real idea what they are getting into or what they want: do not despair! Your four years at...

Behind the Scenes: Winterfest in the Making

While Lawrentians have recently been trudging through seemingly never-ending snow, anxiously studying for tests and preparing for college, or delving into co-curriculars outside of their regular academic commitments, something is...

Thinking About Arts Classes for Next Year?

To all the II Formers who chose their arts electives with no real idea what they are getting into or what they want: do not despair! Your four years at...

Lottery tickets, Russian Roulette, and Gonggi: Squid Game Returns for Season 2

Spoilers ahead Four years ago, the hit Korean thriller Squid Game made its debut as audiences were introduced to a world of sets resembling playgrounds, distinctive tracksuits, and the transformation...

Lottery Tickets, Russian Roulette, and Gonggi: Squid Game Returns for Season Two

SPOILERS AHEAD Four years ago, the hit Korean thriller Squid Game made its debut as audiences were introduced to a world of sets resembling playgrounds, distinctive tracksuits, and the transformation...

Behind the Scenes: Winterfest in the Making

While Lawrentians have recently been trudging through seemingly never-ending snow, anxiously studying for tests and preparing for college, or delving into co-curriculars outside of their regular academic commitments, something is...

Lights, Camera, Action: The Golden Globes

The 82nd Golden Globes kicked off on January 5, marking the beginning of another exciting year in the screen industry. The annual awards show, which recognizes talent in both film...

A Review of Wicked

Before the witches of Oz flew and the Yellow Brick Road was paved, there was another story to tell—one of friendship, power, and the duality of good and evil. Wicked,...

Four Ways to Squash School-Break Boredom (Arts Edition)

The first days on school break are usually spent recuperating after a long period of exams: lying in bed for hours watching Netflix, and scrolling on Instagram feels refreshing (at...

Better Late than Never: How to Get Involved in the Arts as an Upperformer

At Lawrenceville, one can sometimes feel excluded from the arts, since active participation requires an early start. The School’s vibrant artistic culture can be both inspiring and intimidating, especially for...

Jazz Concert Preview

This coming weekend, on Sunday, December 15, the Lawrenceville Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble will collaborate to perform at the Clark Music Center for their annual winter concert. Featuring a...

2024 Holiday Season Gift Guide

1. Sapid Scents  Fragrances hold memories. In fact, Harvard Medicine Magazine claims that “smell can instantly trigger an emotional response along with a memory.” This unique property about olfactory senses...

Analysis of Taylor Swift’s “tolerate it”

When asked to name a Taylor Swift song, most people think of “Shake it Off,” “Cruel Summer,” or another pop hit. While these songs are valid in their own respects,...

Go to the Fall Dance Series!

With the Fall Term rapidly coming to a close, one of Lawrenceville’s biggest events will make its 2024-25 debut on November 16, the last Saturday of the trimester. Under Director...

The Past, Present, and Future of The Disciples

The Disciples, Lawrenceville’s student-led rock band, performed at School Meeting this past Thursday. Since its origin, the band has sought to “make people happy even when they are stressed out,”...

Sister Mary Ignatius: Lville’s Latest Reading Play Explained for You

Into the Woods, the Fall Musical that premiered during Family Weekend was a smashing success. In addition to large productions, however, play readings—better known as “Readers Theatre”—have been an important,...

The Timeless Appeal of The Office

Daring missions, grand acts of selflessness and bravery, and our hero ends up getting the girl. Sounds like a great show! Wait, what? All that happens in an office for...

The Evolution of Rom-Coms

If you have scrolled through Netflix at any given point in the past 10 years, you have undoubtedly told yourself something along the lines of “Who is ever going to...

Friday Book Reviews: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Dear readers, it would be great if you could put on “Achilles Come Down” by Gang of Youths as you are reading this review. Like the book, this song describes...

The Art of Anthropology

Walking through a gallery of paintings, sculptures, and murals, we usually only notice the physical designs, colors, and shapes of the art. What if there were ways to understand the...

Friday Book Reviews: Wilder Girls by Rory Power

For someone preparing to enter a boarding school, Wilder Girls may have been the perfect summer read. Rory Power’s sci-fi/horror novel is set in an all-girls (you guessed it) boarding...

Journeying Into the Woods: October 24 and 25 - Pit Orchestra

Since the start of summer, the cast of this year’s fall musical,  Into the Woods, have been busy preparing for their Family Weekend debut. However, behind the chatty, bold Little...

Journeying Into the Woods: October 24 and 25 - Cast and Crew

This coming Thursday and Friday, the Periwig Club will present the 2024 Fall Musical, Into the Woods. Since preseason, actors and technicians have been crafting various elements of the production,...

Student Spotlight: Simona Audzeviciute ’26 and Larrie the Bulldog

Towards the end of the 2023-24 school year, the Athletic Department and Student Council released Lawrenceville’s long-awaited mascot—Larrie the Bulldog! Ever since Larrie was revealed by Dean Welbourne at School...

Student Spotlight: Mihajlo Gajic '26

Since starting as a new III Former, Mihajlo Gajic ’26 has grown to become a well-known presence on Lawrenceville’s stages, recently being named one of Lawrenceville’s first Artists of the...

Friday Review

Don’t be intimidated by the title. I know what you’re thinking: “How can I connect with a song when I don’t even understand what it means?” However, the beauty of...

International Thespian Society Meeting

Last Monday, the Lawrenceville Troupe of the International Thespians Society (ITS) gathered in the KAC Cafe for the first time in over 10 years to celebrate its re-introduction to the...

A Field Trip to Empire Records

When the first Reach Out to the Arts (ROTTA) trip of the year was announced at School Meeting as a trip to the new musical, Empire Records, I was immediately...

Returning to Rehearsals

The first few weeks at Lawrenceville have passed, bringing back a familiar rhythm of life for all. Over the past three weeks, many of us have reunited with friends, adjusted...

Art in Ukraine: Finding Beauty in Hardship

During periods of hardship, it is not uncommon to focus on survival. Whether one is  literally or figuratively, activities outside of fulfilling basic needs may seem unnecessary, even indulgent, while ...

Visible Traces: The Art of Pinhole Photography

Up until October 9, the Hutchins Gallery is hosting “Visible Traces: The Art of Pinhole Photography,” an exhibition which delves into the world of pinhole photography, an ancient photographic technique...

Friday Review: The Great Gatsby

Dear readers, it would be great if you could put on Taylor Swift’s “Happiness” from the album evermore as you read this review. The song took inspiration from The Great...

Hidden Gems in Princeton

As a day student who grew up exploring the town surrounding Princeton University’s campus whenever I got the chance, I am often asked by boarding students, “What is there to...

A Fall Playlist

“It’s ok I’m ok” Tate McRae This song deals with one of the greatest fears of humanity: solitude. In Lauv’s song, the chorus, “we’re never alone / But always depressed,...

Summer 2024 Shows: Don Toliver Lovesick Concert

One of my favorite concerts that I attended over the summer was the Toliver concert in New York for his Lovesick album. Don Toliver’s live shows are renowned for their...

Summer 2024 Shows : Cabaret on Broadway

There exists a common saying: “History repeats itself.” As politics become uncertain and social activists become more prominent, there seem to be no truer words. Education is often promoted as...

Club Shoutout: En Corps

En Corps is a collection of Lawrenceville’s student-led dance ensembles celebrating various cultures through dance. There are two major adjustments to En Corps starting this school year: First, instead of...

The Rise and Fall of the Olympic Breakdancer

Breakdancing made history this summer as the first dance event to make its way into the Olympics. Unfortunately, it just as quickly lost its spot, with the 2028 International Olympic...

Trike Riding in Style: House Olympics Looks

Come September, many questions lie on Lawrentians' minds, but there is one recurring thought that cannot be ignored: "What will I wear?" From back-to-school shopping to Convocation pictures, fashion and...

Reflections on Dance

          With sweat beads clinging to my smile-plastered face, I looked around in awe. I was not the only one at a loss for words: on...

Sunday Review: Bojack Horseman

          The Constitution proclaims that every individual deserves the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In reality, however, the successful pursuit of happiness...

Reflections on Dance

          Although I have been Irish dancing since I was six, I came into Lawrenceville wanting to try different styles of dancing. Joining Nachale, the Indian...

Behind the Scenes of Puffs

          Puffs, this year’s Spring Play, garnered countless rounds of applause and accolades. Immediately after the show ended, crowds of enthusiastic students, awe-inspired faculty, and proud...

IV Form Voices Night

          The IV Form Voices Night is an annual event that celebrates personal essays written by IV Formers in the mandatory Essay Writing course. Kathlynn Yao ’25...

Allegro Show

         The Allegro Council’s final show of the year, which took place in the Dresdner Hall, was an incredible, student-run showcase of some of Lawrenceville’s talented musicians....

Spring Studio Showcase

          On May 15, the music department hosted an afternoon Studio Showcase, aiming to celebrate Lawrenceville’s singers and the work they have done throughout the year....

Impulse Show

          Impulse—Lawrenceville’s very own improvisation comedy troupe—presented to us one last show of the year, featuring a performance packed full of fun prompts, entertaining one-liners, and...

Elijah Miller ’25: Finding a Balance

          From playing Hill Day to singing in the Fall Musical, most Lawrenceville students would say that sports and performing arts are two of the most...

The Case for Better Arts Publicity

          School Meeting, the seemingly never-ending 35-minute period in which the entire student body meets in the KAC for announcements. How can we ever make these...

The Evolution of Filipino Art

          The Philippines is a South Asian archipelago consisting of 7,641 islands in the Western Pacific Ocean. The country is known for its vibrant cultural tapestry...

Community and Cautions: The Vertical City

          This past Friday, May 3, students performed the dystopian play The Vertical City by Diana Burbano at the annual Spring Play Reading Series. The cast...

2004 vs. 2024 Mean Girls: Why the Classic Still Holds the Crown

          It was “a highly anticipated release followed by disappointment.” This statement perfectly describes the sentiment many feel when referencing Mean Girls, the 2024 musical remake...

All’s Fair in Love and Poetry: A Review of Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department

              Taylor Swift, the timeless American singer-songwriter has provided the soundtrack to our early childhood memories and narrated our coming-of-age stories through her numerous...

The Room Where it Happens: Hamilton’s Timeless Impact

          As 45 Lawrenceville students filed into the velvet-lined rows of the bustling Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City, the air was electric with anticipation....

Friday Review: An Enemy of the People

           This spring, I was lucky enough to see a modern adaptation of the play An Enemy of the People. Originally published in 1882 by Norwegian...

Choral Concert Reflections

         This past Friday, April 19, the Lawentians and Lawrenceville Singers worked together to present the Spring Choral Concert, one of two annual choir performances, in the...

Concerts, Plays, and All That Jazz: An Update on Spring Productions

          Spring Term has finally arrived, ushering in warmer temperatures, a generous amount of rain, and most importantly, an array of incredible performances occurring throughout the...

Out With the New, In with the Old: What Makes a Gripping Period Piece?

          Whether you’re browsing through a library or BookTok, you are bound to come across the term “period piece” at some point, but what does it...

Singing into Spring: A Spring Playlist

“Blue World” by Mac Miller With Miller’s soothing voice and thoughtful, reflective lyrics, this song perfectly captures the feeling of serenity. The melodic arrangement lends itself to evenings spent unwinding...

The Lost Art of Shorthand

          In the grand scheme of things, a couple of centuries isn’t all that long, making it all the more impressive how far human innovation and...

A Celebration of Creativity: All Arts Night

          This past Saturday, April 6, Lawrenceville hosted its annual All Arts Night, which showcased music, dance, poetry readings, and crafting workshops. The event, composed of...

Love, Laughter, and Life Lessons: In Defense of Rom-Coms

          Over break, I watched Anyone But You, a humorous new romance I would recommend to anyone. Watching this film made me contemplate rom-coms as a...

Friday Review: Modern Love

          Meandering through the streets of Midtown Manhattan, I saw people of all cultures, backgrounds, and ages. The majority of these people traveled alone, but once...

Flowers, Fermatas, and Friendship; the Spring Orchestra Concert is Here!

          Spring is slowly peeking through the cloudy gloom, and Lawrentians have the Spring Orchestra Concert to look forward to in order to kick off this...

Design Your Dream Arts Class: Exploring Emotions through Abstract Art

          Understanding and expressing emotions are significant aspects of collaboration and personal growth. My dream arts class at Lawrenceville would focus on understanding and processing emotions...

You’re so Fake: An Exploration of Art Replicas

         What is real art, and what is fake? Does this difference really matter? Is there truly a difference to begin with? In this modern epoch of...

Festive Fun: A Bryant Holiday Market How-To

         With a winter chill in the air, holiday lights are beginning to glow. It’s time to hop over to New York City, where Bryant Park hosts...

The Future of Concerts is. . .Spherical?

          Going to a concert is an experience like no other. From the loudspeakers and bright lights to seeing your favorite artist in the flesh, the...

1989 Is Out of the Woods

          1989, an album written by Taylor Swift, is home to songs that we all know and love, like “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” and...

The Hutchins Gallery’s Newest Exhibit

          A bright yellow bird looks at a cloudy morning sky through an old sewer pipe as music spews from the leaking water faucets. A flock...

Mysteries and Justice: Nazi Art Plunder

        This past month, an emotional but optimistic ceremony took place in the briefing room of the District Attorney of Manhattan that showcased the paintings of Austrian...

Dreamers, Gnomes, and Elton John: A Reflection on Amélie

        Last week, on October 11, 12, and 13, the Periwig Club presented Amélie, this year’s fall musical, to the Lawrenceville community. Aligned with Parents Weekend, this...

Food as an Art Form in Hispanic Culture

          Hispanic cuisine is rich in flavor and reflective of the diverse identities, histories, and religions of many different cultures. Many popular Hispanic cuisines showcase a...

The Future of Fashion

Fashion is the fastest and trendiest way to showcase individual expression and the current pop culture. There are two major places where seasonal fashion trends begin: the streets and the...

In Her Lover Era: The Budding Relationship Between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Something wonderfully peculiar is happening this football season: our Miss Americana has found a new Heartbreak Prince. Football fans, Swifties, and all those in between are coming together in the...

Brushes with History: The Ongoing Impact of Greco-Roman Art on the Modern World

Art comes in many different flavors. Art is a painting, an empty canvas, a black-and-white photograph, a slice of cheese, a copper bowl, a sculpture, and a piece of pottery...

The Importance of Secondary Characters in The Bear

FX’s The Bear centers around a well-loved, albeit run-down sandwich shop in Chicago called The Beef. The shop fell into the hands of its current owner, Mikey’s younger brother, following...

Setting the Stage with Periwig’s Tech Crew

          Amélie, the Periwig Club’s 2023 fall musical, will come to life on stage in less than a month. While the actors’ preparations are well underway,...

Sweater Weather Cinema: Five Fall Films to Enjoy

          The time for colored leaves, pumpkin-flavored hot drinks, and sweatshirts is upon us. Fall has arrived. With the changing seasons come curling under a blanket...