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The Student Newspaper of Hopkins School

2024

  • October

    Alice Valente ’27 wearing their jellyfish Halloween costume. Photo from Alice Valente

    Halloween: A Canvas for Creativity

    Olivia Yu ’27 Assistant Arts Editor
    As the air cools and pumpkin spice lattes make their return, one event is on everyone’s mind — Halloween! From making spooky yet stylish costumes and carving charming or chilling pumpkin, it’s the perfect time to let your creativity run wild.
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  • Members of HDA's The Tempest prepare their parachute trickery at rehearsals.

    HDA Storms the Stage with The Tempest

    Saisha Ghai Assistant Arts Editor '27
    While William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” might have been one of the last plays he wrote, it is the first show the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) is performing this year. Opening on October 24 at the Woodbridge Club, the cast and crew are hard at work piecing together this production.
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  • Masked actors perform in HDA’s haunted house. Credit: Smug mug

    RIP to HDA’s Haunted House

    Liliana Dumas ’26 Arts Editor
    Lurid lights, terrifying masks, and sepulchral rituals filled the halls of Thompson as the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) performed their haunted house. The haunted house has been an HDA tradition since 2018, bringing ouija boards and coffins to campus to fundraise money from ticket sales for StuCo’s annual Connecticut Foodshare fundraiser. This year, however, the HDA will not be performing their haunted house due to scheduling conflicts.
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  • September

    The Hopkins choir trip

    Harmonizing History: The Hopkins Choir’s European Adventure

    Olivia Yu ’27 Assistant Arts Editor and Saisha Ghai ’27 Assistant Arts Editor
    On June 10, the Hopkins Choir departed from Kennedy International Airport, eager to explore the historic cities of Vienna and Prague. They embarked on three exclusive tours, participated in a workshop, and visited twelve cultural sites. Together, they performed four concerts in breathtaking places such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and during some performances, they were joined by local choirs to host incredible performances.
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  • Sabrina Carpenter sings her new single

    What Was the Song of the Summer?

    Miriam Levin ’26 Lead Arts Editor
    Although this summer has been relaxing, it is time to get back into the groove, drink some of that “me espresso,” and reflect on all the new music that has come out these past few months.
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  • June

    Credits to Smugmug. The seniors who participated in HDA’s production of Oklahoma. Yan pictured bottom row, fourth from the left. 

    Artist of the Issue: Emma Yan

    Saisha Ghai Assistant Arts Editor '27
    Art has always been a central part of life for Emma Yan ’24. Beginning as a writer in preschool to a now celebrated member of the Hopkins art community, she is, to her core, a dedicated artist.
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  • Hopkins.edu

    Cracking the Case of Comedy: Junior School Players Shine in “The Alibis”

    Olivia Yu ’27 Assistant Arts Editor
    Laughter and suspense go hand in hand in “The Alibis” performed by the Junior School Players. Since the return from Spring break, Director Hope Hartup and the Junior School cast have been working hard to perfect their production. On Friday, May 10, they made their debut at the Woodbridge Club, followed by another performance on Saturday, May 11.
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  • History of Spam Jam

    Liliana Dumas ’26 Arts Editor
    Every June, harmonies reverberate across campus as the hard work of Hopkins’ a cappella groups culminates at Spam Jam. Spam Jam started as a small gathering in Upper Heath and has evolved to an annual concert under the graduation tent. On June 6 at 7:00 pm, Triple Trio and Harmonaires, the two acapella groups on campus, will end their year with a performance that features both fast and slow melodies, celebrates their seniors, and fills campus with music.
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  • Coachella

    Music Festivals

    Miri Levin Arts Editor '26
    Whether it be Coachella in California or Governors Ball in New York, music festival season is upon us. For many, the bold fashion choices, dust-filled lungs, and blistered feet are the highlight of their summer. This festival season, however, is different from the rest: as my friends and I reviewed the Gov Ball lineup, we found ourselves looking forward not to Post Malone, 21 Savage, or SZA, but rather to smaller artists such as Chapel Roan and Faye Webster. It seems as though these micro-artists have piqued the interest of music festival attendees, and are the beginning of a new era of music. 
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  • April

    Our Town

    Artist of the Issue: Leila Hyder ’24

    Olivia Yu ’27 Assistant Arts Editor
    Throughout her life, Leila Hyder ’24 has been surrounded by inspiration for her art as an actress and a painter. Recognized for her contributions to Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) productions, she has influenced the Hopkins arts community.
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  • HDA Discovers The Importance of Being Earnest

    Saisha Ghai ’27 Assistant Arts Editor
    Comedy is a medium that can take many years to master, but HDA is doing it in just a little under a month. Throughout the month of April, the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) has been hard at work preparing for their production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, taking place at the Woodbridge Pool Club from April 25-27.
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  • Surrounded by art at the Yale Art Gallery, the class of 2028 listens as someone explainsa painting.

    Sevvies Meet Seurat: Hopkins English and Art Galleries

    Liliana Dumas ’26 Arts Editor
    Student-made architecture models cast shadows on their baseplates, a chalkboard fills up with community- made art, and a light show by visiting artist Jason Ting dances across the wall. From student artwork to visiting artists, the Keator Gallery features a variety of artwork throughout the year. Hopkins’ own gallery, however, is not the only exposure to art exhibits students receive; proximity to the Yale Art Gallery and other art exhibitions allow for off-campus field trips and independent visits where students learn to observe and analyze art.
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Margaret Russell

News
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