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Tar Beach, Faith Ringgold 1988.

10 Black Visual Artists to Honor this February

Anaya E. '26 | February 20, 2023

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of Black individuals, Black communities, and their stories. In any sector you can think of, there is Black influence and excellence—law,...

Art and Spirituality Meet in This Local Gallery-Boutique

Art and Spirituality Meet in This Local Gallery-Boutique

Anaya E. '26 | January 27, 2023

The Eleventh House, only a 10 minute drive from MA, features art and metaphysical goods from local female artisans. Before you even walk in, the storefront features ornate decorations and a sign displaying...

Everybody Cast

Behind Everybody, MA’s Striking Fall Play

Anaya E. '26 | January 27, 2023

We’ve all seen the announcements—come see MA’s fall play, Everybody, November 2-4!! So, I decided to investigate this show, starting with rehearsal. As soon as school ended, I went straight to the...

One of Kate L.s 24 collages.

Art as an Escape

Kate L. '24 | January 27, 2023

As we all know, high school can be stressful. Whether you’re a freshman trying to form friendships in a new and confusing setting, a sophomore feeling the rigor of the work dial up, a junior going through...

The MA Taiko ensemble performing at the Fall Dance Assembly

The Fall Dance Assembly From a Performer’s Perspective

Anaya E. | January 27, 2023

We opened the show: 10 nervous freshman girls wielding wooden sticks and large drums. All semester, we’d been building up to this moment in Taiko class– the very first segment of MADCO. Every D Block,...

Day 17: Fowl

A Look at Some Spooky Inktober Creations

Zoe A., Cartoon Artist | November 2, 2022

Every year on the 1st of October, "Inktober" begins. A list of one-word prompts are released to artists around the world, each based off the Fall/Halloween theme. As the name of the challenge suggests,...

The ceramics room

Meet the MA Arts Department

Anaya E., Arts Writer | October 25, 2022

At MA, we all know how important the arts are, and we are lucky to have an amazing faculty and many opportunities relating to creativity and self-expression. I interviewed art teachers and students to...

MA Advanced Bands Return to Rock the Stage in February

MA Advanced Bands Return to Rock the Stage in February

Charlie H. '24, Writer, Arts and Community | February 14, 2022

Due to COVID-19, it’s been over two years since the last Advanced Bands Concert was held live in the MA Theater. Throughout the pandemic, Chris Detrick, head of the MA Music Program,...

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