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The cityscape of Elephant Mountain, one of the most popular photo locations in Taipei. “I could go back there 100 times and never be able to recreate this shot,” Mr. Trumpore said. [PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TRUMPORE].

TAS Teachers that do Photography

June 1, 2022
The Museum of Failure provides visitors with an interesting perspective on the different roles of failure. [ANNIE HUANG/THE BLUE & GOLD]

You failed? At least you are featured in a museum

February 25, 2022
Dorayaki & Coffee is suitable for anyone looking for simple desserts and drinks. [ABBY CHANG/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Top 5 cafes near TAS

February 15, 2022
A check-in with IASAS schools, one year later

A check-in with IASAS schools, one year later

December 5, 2021
Introducing the new upper school faculty. [ARIEL LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Meet this year’s new upper school faculty

December 5, 2021
The iGEM team stayed at school until midnight on Nov. 14, where competition results were announced. [PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. JUDE CLAPPER]

2021 iGEM team wins special awards and recognition

December 3, 2021
Wonderland: Aesthetically pleasing restaurant overlooking Taipei City

Wonderland: Aesthetically pleasing restaurant overlooking Taipei City

November 3, 2021
Alex’s acrylic piece is inspired by the 2020 Olympics, and showcases the unspoken side of mental illness in sports. The statue in the center with the medal around him is surrounded by other people; those people are all looking at the medal and not at the athlete. This highlights the fact that the well-being of athletes are often overlooked in sports. “I chose the statue that specifically has more of a fearful expression to show them hiding their fear,” Alex said. [ABBY CHANG/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Q&A with TAS art school applicants

September 30, 2021
Home 4 the Night officers and volunteers stay after school for a quick packaging session. Canned foods, toothbrushes and snacks are some of the necessities packed into the care packages. [ABBY CHANG/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Home4theNight: care packages for the homeless

September 16, 2021
This team building game involved teamwork and interacting with others to get everyone through the course. Students are guiding each other across the dots to attempt to finish before time runs out. (Photo courtesy of Lucia V. (‘24))

Leadership retreat prepares student officers

August 23, 2021
StuGov creates mental health podcast for the TAS community

StuGov creates mental health podcast for the TAS community

June 21, 2021
Walk for Refugees makes its comeback this year

Walk for Refugees makes its comeback this year

June 21, 2021

niko and… :An underrated Japanese home goods store

April 12, 2021
A trip to the Cat Cafe

A trip to the Cat Cafe

March 15, 2021
Even in the rain, lower school students stay after school for a late gardening session of transplanting plants and weeding. [ABBY CHANG/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Lower school students launch gardening initiative

February 10, 2021
[KATHERINE MA & ABBY CHANG/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Aranzi Cafe: a Japanese Style Cafe in Taipei

December 16, 2020
[ABBY CHANG/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Is Dazzling Cafe Worth the Hype?

December 9, 2020
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