This article was written by Emily Cook, a senior in the journalism class at U-32 who is also a part of this production. “I don’t see us having enough time to do everything that is needed,” said Cole Saunders,…
Category: Arts
Elle Bizzozero: Painter
This article was written by Junior Ava Fitzgerald. Elle Bizzozero grew up watching their mother paint, draw, and sculpt, and believes she inherited their love for art from their mother. “My dad has no artistic bone in his body,”…
Samantha Martzke- Photographer
This story was written by Finley Torrens-Martin, a sophomore at U-32. Samantha Martzke was put onto photography by family members. Her sister, Kristina, suggested Martzke add it to her schedule. Upon doing so, “I ended up really loving it,”…
U32 Strings Group Rehearsing in Person… At Last!
This article was written by Avery Ryan who is a freshman in the Chronicle Club. This article was written in celebration of in-person learning returning. It was 8:15 on a foggy Friday morning as U32’s strings players circled up…
Nothing Feels Right; An album by Jasmine Gruen
This article was written by Ava Fitzgerald who will be leaving U32 shortly. Wherever you are going, Ava, they are lucky to have you. This article was written about Jasmine Gruen, recognizing the talent in the U32 Community. For…
“We’re Just Letting it Unfold” – The Art of Izzy Giamusso
Background For as long as Izzy can remember, she’s been surrounded by art. “My dad’s a musician. My mom did a lot of visual art in college and still does a lot of printmaking,” Izzy said, “and so…
Gavin Young: Photographer
Quarantine began in 2020 of Gavin Young’s 10th-grade year. School was canceled, and he had more free time than ever before. He spent a lot of time outside, gaining an appreciation for nature. Gavin decided that he would dedicate…
Antigone Takes on Climate Change
The roars of climate activists echo through the theatre. They know if they don’t fight for their earth, no one will. Shadows are projected on golden fabric: the vision of Tiresias the prophet, with the movement of the chorus behind…
“Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist”? : Avenue Q
During a recent rehearsal, Avenue Q’s cast sat in a circle loosely holding their puppets while sitting in a semi-circle around Chorus Director Roger Grow. Grow pressed play on his phone, and a second later the first notes of…
A Diminuendo: Music Enrollment at U-32
Last year during scheduling, U-32 Senior Adam Blachly found out that Camerata and French V met during the same band. He had to make a choice. Economists have a name for this kind of thinking: opportunity cost. If Adam…
The Card Up Grant’s Sleeve: U-32’s Magician
Grant Gunther’s classroom has Christmas lights on the ceiling and playing cards taped to the desks. Just like a deck of cards, he shuffles the desks around to mix up his students. Grant works as a history teacher, but not…
The Music of Crybaby
Crouching in the musician pit, Roger Grow quickly changes into a sparkly gray suit jacket. He runs onstage for his few lines as a radio show host. The rest of the musicians wait in silence. Once his lines have been…
Making Crybaby: Costume Parade
The pit in front of the stage is brightly lit. The room falls silent as Erin Galligan-Baldwin and Amy Papineau, the director and head costumer, center themselves in the light. They immediately begin the process with a slew of…
Snapshot: The Making of Crybaby: Part 1
“Order in the court!” calls out the Judge, played by Nick Boozan, who is practicing his newly appointed lines. “What a sad vision of today’s youth.” The scene depicts a pivotal moment in the musical, where Crybaby, played by Orlando…
Robin’s Pictures
Robin Hartzell’s photography is frequently inspired by song lyrics. Here, the artist explains the thought process behind five of his pieces from the art show.