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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Posing in a kneel, Rachel Zhu '26, Julia Gray '28, Pio Antony '27, and Soomin Oh '27 play a difficult part of their music. The band had roughly a week to pull together some of the hardest parts of their show to be ready in time for TMC.

Band Pushes Through Intense Competition at Texas Marching Classic

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple • October 14, 2024

Amidst dining room set pieces, Adam Trenk '26 - as Thomas - pantomimes serving food to fellow actors Saffron Kollodge '26 and Sabrina Kim '26. Trenk was one of the actors to play a "Gossip," members of the ensemble who, in addition to performing roles like Thomas, also served as narration for the show. They bookended scenes and spoke to audience members, representing the gossip in society surrounding the play's events.

Black Box Ballroom

Westwood Theatre Brings Regency England to Life in 'Sense and Sensibility'

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief • October 13, 2024

The musical 'Out', produced by Harvard University students, delves into the lives of queer Asian Americans. Ahead of its time, the musical seamlessly blends diverse track genres with layered character plots. 'Out' is the pinnacle of good queer representation.

Refreshing Representation: ‘Out’ Perfectly Portrays Queer Asians

Vedanti Patil, Reporter • October 11, 2024

Awaiting the count in, Keiran Beltran '26 holds his mellophone at set. In the stands, the band has many traditions ranging from vocals to choreography.

Inside the Circle

Behind the Scenes of Band Performances

Jacob Chow and Addy Temple • October 6, 2024

Sitting in a circle, Adriana Cheng '26, Jenny Yun '25, and Hannah Lee '26 engage in a game of 5 Second Rule. With a marble timer and a stack of cards, they were able to enjoy the afternoon with excitement.

Orchestra Hosts Annual Squads Reveal

Serena Liu, Reporter • October 1, 2024