Vol. CXXXII · July 10, 2026
On Tuesday, April 14, Milton held its biennial Culturefest, a half-day event that unfolded in several parts. Students attended morning classes before transitioning into two assigned workshops chosen from fourteen different options, each led by students and centered on cultural learning. After the workshops, the entire school gathered for a series of performances, followed by food stalls where students shared traditional dishes.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, which took place on February 1, 2026, was more than just a simple awards ceremony. It unfolded as a rare cultural celebration that merged fashion, music, and personal narratives with historical moments in the industry, curating an unfiltered and deeply human experience for its 14.4 million viewers.
During midterm week, while students balanced tests, essays, and projects, those enrolled in the Drama course added a very different assessment to their schedules on January 22: students across three classes memorized and performed sixteen scenes in the studio theatre. They presented short excerpts from full-length plays to an audience of students and parents after weeks of preparation.
I’m sure most of you have heard of the American alt-pop/rock band, The Neighborhood. After a quiet three-year hiatus, they returned two months ago with their new album (((((ultraSOUND))))) on November 14. Announced without a flashy promotion, the album announcement spread through subtle Instagram stories, as if the band wanted fans to stumble upon it on their own. Known for their unmistakable sound, they are one of those rare bands you can identify within seconds. Much like a Chopin piano piece or a Van Gogh painting, their music carries a signature combination: frontman Jesse Rutherford’s smooth, wide-ranging vocals coursing through heavy basslines; strong and unique drum beats complimenting the bass; and guitars packed with distortion that rings into the void. Most important, however, are the atmospheric background vocals and other noises such as sirens, waves, string noise, and shouts, all of which give life to a Neighborhood song.