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Ariel L. (23)

Ariel L. ('23), Print Managing Editor

Ariel is the Blue & Gold’s Managing Editor of Print. She has lived in Taiwan for most of her life and spends her free time reading, sewing and watching movies and shows. Ariel is also involved with Rise Up and ILA Fashion club.

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Sports recruits: Justice B. (23)

Sports recruits: Justice B. (’23)

Ariel L. ('23)
May 27, 2023
The Girls Tennis team traveled to Singapore to compete in IASAS, placing third. [PHOTO COURTESY OF SAS]

IASAS Season 2 highlights

Victoria H. ('24) and Ariel L. ('23)
May 22, 2023
Cultural Convention: IASAS Drama and Tech, Forensics and Debate, Dance and Music

Cultural Convention: IASAS Drama and Tech, Forensics and Debate, Dance and Music

Amber W. ('23) and Ariel L. ('23)
May 22, 2023
Ms. Jen-Ching and her A5 Advanced Placement (AP) Economics class smile without masks.

TAS goes maskless, as things return to normalcy

Ariel L. ('23)
May 18, 2023
For the first time in drama production history, dancers taking part in the IBHL Dance class were included in the opening scene. [PHOTO COURTESY OF DUSTIN RHODES]

‘Macbeth’ drama production transports audience to 1960s Taiwan

Ariel L. ('23)
January 19, 2023
Beautiful Dreamer dance production entertains audience in adaptation of Sleeping Beauty

‘Beautiful Dreamer’ dance production entertains audience in adaptation of ‘Sleeping Beauty’

Ariel L. ('23)
January 19, 2023
[PHOTO COURTESY OF MARVEL STUDIOS]

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ honors late Chadwick Boseman

Ariel L. ('23)
January 19, 2023
Richie H. (‘23) submitted a tryptic titled “Taipei: Through the Looking Glass” about moving to Taiwan, hoping to provide a unique perspective through rose-tinted glasses. [PHOTO COURTESY OF ISM]

Cultural Convention: IASAS Art

Ariel L. ('23)
January 19, 2023
Macbeth drama production transports audience to 1960s Taiwan

“Macbeth” drama production transports audience to 1960’s Taiwan

Ariel L. ('23)
November 4, 2022
[PHOTOS COURTESY OF 21 LAPS ENTERTAINMENT, SKYDANCE MEDIA, RHODE ISLAND AVE. PRODUCTIONS, MARVEL STUDIOS.]

Nostalgia returns on screen: A resurgence of ‘80s culture

Amber W. ('23) and Ariel L. ('23)
November 3, 2022
The Clothes4Roe team held their first clothing drive on Jul.10 and collected nearly 300 items of clothing.

Taking action this summer: Students create Clothes4Roe to make an impact

Ariel L. ('23)
October 2, 2022
Meet the new faculty members of 2022

Meet the new faculty members of 2022

Ariel L. ('23), Victoria H. ('24), Abby C. ('24), Katherine M. ('24), Erin W. ('25), and Aina C. ('26)
October 2, 2022

Field Day 2021

Ariel L. ('23)
August 17, 2022
Upper school dance production brings back “The Nutcracker”

Upper school dance production brings back “The Nutcracker”

Ariel L. ('23)
December 15, 2021
The IASAS Art home show can be viewed at the fourth floor of the Art department, right above the spiral staircase. [ARIEL LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

IASAS Art delegates prepare to collaborate with artists from other schools for the IASAS Art Convention

Ariel L. ('23)
November 3, 2021
These famous shows have been going for years -- should they continue? [ARIEL LEE/ THE BLUE & GOLD]

Should these shows leave the screen?

Amber W. ('23), Ariel L. ('23), and Annie H. ('23)
October 25, 2021
Best and most controversial outfits from the 2021 Met Gala. [ARIEL LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

The best and most controversial looks at Met Gala 2021

Ariel L. ('23)
October 24, 2021
Fast fashion is a feminist issue

Fast fashion is a feminist issue

Ariel L. ('23)
September 14, 2021
Q&A with the new clubs this year

Q&A with the new clubs this year

Ariel L. ('23)
September 8, 2021
Students react to the new COVID-19 guidelines at TAS

Students react to the new COVID-19 guidelines at TAS

Amber W. ('23) and Ariel L. ('23)
August 21, 2021
Hikes to explore during summer break

Hikes to explore during summer break

Ariel L. ('23)
July 8, 2021
Performing Arts Department: Showing courage to perform

Performing Arts Department: Showing courage to perform

Ariel L. ('23)
July 5, 2021
Visual arts department teaching philosophies

Visual arts department teaching philosophies

Ariel L. ('23)
July 5, 2021
Alumni return for dance showcase

Alumni return for dance showcase

Ariel L. ('23)
June 30, 2021
[PHOTO COURTESY OF UNSPLASH]

Let's stop shopping at SHEIN, the fashion company that sells affordable clothing but is problematic

Ariel L. ('23)
February 25, 2021
The complete disappointment of “Big Brother” 22

The complete disappointment of “Big Brother” 22

Ariel L. ('23)
February 8, 2021
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