List of 20 news stories.

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  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.

• 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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  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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  “Live From New Haven”... It’s the Winter One Acts!

  Grace Laliberte ’24 Arts Editor Ilana Lewitton ’26 Assistant Arts Editor
  Much preparation went into the Winter One Acts, performed on December 8 and 9 in Upper Heath. Skilled student directors and actors collaborated on the scenes, which were inspired by late-night sketch comedy.
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  Artist of the Issue: Alix Rawald

  Shriya Sakalkale ’24 Lead Arts Editor Olivia Yu ’26 Campus Correspondent
  For as long as she could remember, Alix Rawald ’24 has been surrounded by art.
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  Paint and Soothe: Clubs Curate New Art Therapy Gallery

  Jo Reymond ’26 Assistant Arts Editor Aerin O’Brien ’26 Campus Correspondent
  This winter, the Hopkins Art Club and Mental Health Awareness Club are teaming up to offer a space for the Hopkins community to escape the stress of the term exams and the doldrums of the cold, dark Connecticut
  winters. 
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  “Goodbye World,” Hello Our Town

  Grace Laliberte ’24 Arts Editor Jo Reymond ’26 Assistant Arts Editor
  On October 19, 20, and 21 the Hopkins Drama Association performs the play Our Town, written by Thornton Wilder, at the Woodbridge Pool Club.
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  Artist of the Issue: Vedant Aryan

  Ilana Lewitton ’26 Assistant Arts Editor Anvi Pathak ’26 Assistant Arts Editor
  As a member of the Hopkins Drama Association, a trombone player in the Jazz Band, and the Head of Dance Crew, Vedant Aryan ’24 is an active member of the Hopkins arts community.
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  Cracking the Color Code: Keator Gallery Presents New Exhibit

  Shriya Sakalkale ’24 Lead Arts Editor
  From September 5 to October 22, the Keator Gallery is hosting Color Code, a vibrant art installation that has piqued the curiosity of students and faculty across campus.
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  “New Haven From Above”: New WCAC Mural

  Rose Robertson ’24 Editor-in-Chief Hanna Jennings ’24 Managing Editor
  Over this past summer, Katherine Tombaugh ’24

  has been busy beautifying the Walter Camp Athletic Cen-
  ter.
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  Back to the Fringe: HDA Takes on Scotland

  Shriya Sakalkale ’24 Lead Arts Editor Grace Laliberte ’24
  This past August, the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) had the opportunity to travel to Edinburgh, Scotland. The trip, which was centered around Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival, the world’s largest performance arts festival, allowed Hilltoppers to take in a multitude of productions and simultaneously experience the city’s rich artistic community.
  
  
  
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  Artist of the Issue: Vivian Wang

  Grace Laliberte ’24 Features Editor
  Astoundingly talented senior Vivian Wang ’23 has certainly made her mark on the Hopkins community.
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  Hopkins Hosts Annual Arts Week

  Anvi Pathak ’26 Assistant Arts Editor Jo Reymond ’26 Assistant Arts Editor
  Facilitated by Arts faculty Robert Smith, Jonathan Nast, and Erika Schroth, Hopkins’ annual Arts Week took place from May 15-19. The week consisted of various artistic events, such as the Pho Sho, the Dance Crew Showcase, and other creative activities.
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  “Is That a Play I See Before Me?”: HDA Presents Macbeth

  Anvi Pathak ’26 Assistant Arts Editor, Jo Reymond ’26 Assistant Arts Editor
  From April 27-29, the Hopkins Drama Association is performing Macbeth by William Shakespeare at the Woodbridge Pool Club.
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  Artist of the Issue: Charlotte Cocozza

  Sarvin Bhagwagar ’24 Features Editor, Jo Reymond ’26 Assistant Arts Editor
  Charlotte Cocozza ’23 has loved the arts since she was a child. She thoroughly enjoys participating in theater productions and draws inspiration from actors she’s watched.
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  Hopkins Students Celebrate World Art Day

  Grace Laliberte ’24 Arts Editor, Ilana Lewitton ’26 Assistant Arts Editor
  April 15 was World Art Day, an international event meant to recognize and appreciate products of creativity.
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  Alumni in the Arts: Etana Solomon ‘14

  Amalia Tuchmann ’23 and Anvi Pathak ’26
  In January, The New York Times named New Haven as one of the top 52 places to visit in 2023, noting that, among other attributes, it is a “treasure trove of contemporary art.” Hopkins alumna Etana Solomon ’14 contributes to the rich New Haven art scene as a member of the Board of Directors at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art, or ECOCA. The center, which is located at 51 Trumbull Street, is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting contemporary art exhibitions that are inclusive, diverse, and promote dialogue around global and community issues.
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  Isabella Mendes: Local Pianist, Vocalist, Performer

  Daniela Rodriguez-Larrain ’23
  On October 14, Isabella Mendes helped Hopkins celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by performing a medley of Brazilian jazz classics with her band The Bossa Nova Project at an all-school Assembly. Afterward, she held a music workshop in the Athletic Center for the student body.
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  Ticketmaster: The Anti-Hero of Live Music?

  Rose Robertson ’24 and Shriya Sakalkale ’24
  Last November, Taylor Swift fans flocked to Ticketmaster’s website to receive access to an exclusive pre-sale for the artist’s upcoming Eras Tour. The ensuing ticket debacle has reignited the debate over whether the company has abused its position in both the music and ticketing industries.
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  Art in Action: Hopkins Clubs Bring Performances to the Hill

  Rose Robertson ‘24
  The Hopkins art scene has been bustling as the thick of winter approaches, and clubs have been essential in involving the student body in artistic projects