Saturday, September 23
On the night of the June 1986 Summer Solstice, an eight-foot-tall wooden statue of a man burned on San Francisco’s Baker Beach. Two artists, Larry...
Located in New Jersey, Long Beach Island, or LBI, is an 18-milelong island filled with different townships. Known as the perfect beach getaway, over 100,000...
To me, music has always been more than just a fun beat; songs with deep meanings truly impact my life. I’m sure I can speak...
Before last summer, the phrase "Barbenheimer" was merely nonsense, but now one cannot scroll on Twitter or TikTok without seeing the word everywhere. “Babenheimer" is the portmanteau of two movies,...
At last Saturday’s annual House Olympics, students showcased their impressive mini-trike riding, yoga-ball bouncing, and defrosting frozen shirts skills, with the Woodhull House placing first, followed by the Stephens House,...
American Cinematographer Chirs Blauvelt once said that “One of the beauties of film is that it gives you a passport to a period.” The film Mid90s is an accurate representation...
On the eve of interim writing day, I spent the night at a day student friend’s house. We talked most of the night about our lives and our challenges. When...
Louis Park ’26 and Dorothy Lee ’26
The Gingered Peach, a bakery on Main Street popular for its unique and delectable baked goods, is gearing up for the spring season. As the weather warms up, customers eagerly...
Few paintings are as recognizable as Andy Warhol's iconic red and white soup print. Andy Warhol is a widely recognized artist specializing in pop and modern art. Born in Pittsburg,...
The annual Met Gala is one of the most highly anticipated events in the fashion calendar, with celebrities and fashion icons coming together to showcase their style and creativity on...
The Met Gala, also known as ‘Fashion's Biggest Night,’ is regarded as one of the most prestigious and glamorous events in America. Hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume...
Since 2006, Taylor Swift has been selling out shows worldwide and rocking the music scene with her stellar songwriting. More recently, Swift has embarked on her US stadium tour, called...
The great power art holds is that it can be understood universally. Throughout history, artists from all over the world have used their work to inspire social change by promoting...
Like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the wonders of the ancient world, The Gardens by the Bay in Singapore are one of the wonders of the modern world...
Shutter Island is an amazingly crafted psychological thriller film that explores the dark corners of the human mind. Directed by Martin Scorsese and based on the novel by Dennis Lehane,...
Due to the fast-paced lifestyle of Lawrenceville, students can hardly find time to curl up and peruse a new book with a hot cup of tea in hand. However, now...
In the current fashion industry, fast fashion is king; however, fast fashion promotes the overconsumption of clothes as the clothing is cheap and not made to last, helping people keep...
Tucked in the bowels of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., sits a six-foot-long painting from 19th-century Udaipur, India. What’s so special about this massive watercolor...
The Clark Music Center was alive with energy this past Saturday as Lawrenceville's annual All Arts Night took center stage. Bringing together members of the Lawrenceville community for a night...
Handicrafts like knitting and crocheting are known to be great stress relievers. Their simple and rhythmic motions of hyperfocusing on simple knot tying gestures force one’s mind to slow down...
Every afternoon, Lawrentians can be found on courts, fields, and turf, training with their teams for a plethora of seasonal sports offered at various levels. For all students, participation in...
On Sunday, March 12, 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) presented the 95th Academy Awards, commonly called the Oscars. AMPAS nominates films and actors annually for...
With the warm breeze of spring waving goodbye to the cold winter, the time has come to welcome the new season. Spring is finally here, ready to melt our frozen...
Black History Month is a period of recognition and celebration of the substantial impact made by African Americans in shaping our society. This annual occurrence provides us with an opportunity...
"Is dance really a sport?" is an age-old question that many dancers get asked. Most non-dancers believe dance falls under the category of arts more so than it does sports....
This Friday, January 15, marks a seminal moment for the visual arts community at Lawrenceville. For the first time since it was closed for reconstruction, the Hutchins Galleries will hold...
I discovered the song “False Confidence” by Noah Kahan during Thanksgiving break thanks to Spotify’s recommendations. At the very beginning, this song was a part of my workout playlist due...
Jasmine Zhang ’23, Tiffany Wen ’23, and Kelly Lu ’23
On Friday, December 9, 7:00 PM, members of the Periwig Club will perform Stay Safe in the Kirby Arts Center’s black box theater. Stay Safe is a new science-fiction dystopian...
Most Lawrentians would agree that last year, the dress code was virtually non-existent. With masking, social distancing, and Covid-19 testing largely occupying the minds of students and teachers, there wasn’t...
This Sunday, December 11, Lawrenceville’s Philharmonic and Collegium Orchestras will perform in the Edith Memorial Chapel as an early celebration for the holiday season. The concert will start with the...
The song “Best Friend” can be found on any teenager’s beach playlist, and with its lyrics “you’re gonna wanna be my best friend baby,” musical artist Rex Orange County, real...
Sonia Ivancic ’25 and Angela Yang ’25
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, the Performing Arts Department will host the November Dance Series. This event, which some may remember as the October Dance Series last year, will feature...
Sofia Carlisi ’24 and Gloria Yu ’26
On October 20, Lawrenceville’s annual fall musical The Drowsy Chaperone made its grand debut to the school community. The show featured costumes that brought the Roaring Twenties to life, a...
Big as a mountain with a bushy beard, Robbie Coltrane, who played the role of Hagrid, made a strong first impression due to his character’s warmth and reliability in the ...
Angel Xin ’26 and Mira Ponnambalam ’26
English poet John Keats called the fall the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.” Besides the reddening leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and cool weather, the fall is also the time...
When I was in elementary school, a high schooler came and talked to us in our auditorium. He was the author of a series of children’s books that he had...
Grant Shueh ’23 wears many hats: internationally-lauded composer and pianist, topical winner of the National High School Poetry Contest, Lawrenceville Performing Arts Camp (LPAC) Head Counselor, and President of the...
The Agency by Y.S. Lee When I found this delightful four-part series, it seemed too good to be true. These novels satisfy any reader’s cravings for mystery, romance, history, and...
The Ultimate Fall Playlist! [“Dark Red” Album Cover Courtesy of Genius Lyrics |]“Dark Red” As we welcome the striking hues of changing leaves around campus, Steve Lacy’s alt/indie hit, “Dark...
The diversity in Lawrenceville’s cultural life can be seen in various forms: the wide variety affinity groups on campus, unique feeds that incorporate cuisines from across the globe, and even...
*Spoiler Alert for All the Light We Cannot See Set in Europe during the brutal wars of World War II, the novel, All the Light We Cannot See, written by...
As Fall Family Weekend quickly approaches, we quickly begin reaching October 20 and 21, the dates when the Kirby Arts Center (KAC) theater will open its doors for the first...
Anyone trying to catch a glimpse of Sasha Mykhantso ’23 in action won’t have to look far—whether it’s singing for the Lawrentians; dancing in the Lawrenceville School Dance Company (LSDC),...
This school year, Stephanie Xu ’23 is the Student Council Arts Representative. Anyone who knows her would agree that she’s the perfect "t for the role since art has been...
The Taj Mahal, a tomb built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and...
This past weekend, artists Eva Mantell and Joel Beck hosted a gallery reception for their new art installation in the Hutchins Galleries located in the Gruss Center for Art and...
Back-to-school season is here, so I am writing to all you Lawrentians to tell you about the do’s and don’ts of the Lawrenceville dress code. We have implemented a new...
Visual arts, for appreciation's sake, is incredibly valuable. It has the ability to convey emotions and relationships without using a single word. One does not need to know anything about...
Claire Jiang ’24 and Sofia Carlisi ’24
This year, the two of us went on the Periwig Club’s Harkness Travel Trip to the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where we tested the limits of theatre and produced...
On January 28, rapper A$AP Rocky was featured in the song “Arya” as part of Japanese DJ Nigo’s upcoming album I Know Nigo. For many Rocky fans, including me, this...
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