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The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review
The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review
On Thursday, March 28, SAC partnered with former community service director Marci Bahr to bring her puppies to campus.

Puppies on the Plaza bring “pawsitivty” to campus

Yutia Li, Staff Writer • March 30, 2024

When senior Virginia Carolyn Crawford walked into her biology class ten minutes late, her teacher asked why she was tardy. When Crawford replied that she had been hanging out with the puppies on the Plaza...

I like to think of burnout as burning a candle at both ends and running out of wax,” Upper School counselor Ashley Le Grange said.

Students, faculty reflect on mental health issues at St. John’s

Eshna Das, Online Section Editor • November 10, 2023

When sophomore Carson Wang started his freshman year, he was initially overwhelmed by the workload. While juggling academics, a sport and piano practice, Wang felt compelled to do even more. As he pushed...

On Jan. 24, EAAG and Unity Council held a forum to discuss the Lunar New Year shooting, also covering anti-Asian hate and gun violence.

SJS community reacts to Lunar New Year shooting, EAAG and Unity Council host forum

Aien Du and Emma Chang • February 8, 2023
On Jan. 24, EAAG and Unity Council held a forum to discuss the Lunar New Year shooting, also covering anti-Asian hate and gun violence.
New Upper School counselor Jake Davis comes to St. Johns from California and primarily works with freshmen.

Class Act: new counselor Jake Davis

Josie Kelly and Isabella Muñoz • September 29, 2022
Get to know new Upper School counselor Jake Davis!
The Review Online put together this special package to raise awareness about and explore mental health in the SJS community.

It’s O.K. to not be okay

Ashley Yen and Megan Chang • January 9, 2022
The Review Online put together this special package to raise awareness about and explore mental health in the SJS community.
Students play ping pong with each other in the Plaza.

Video: Exploring the topic of mental health in the SJS community

James Li and Lexi Guo • January 8, 2022
Juniors James Li and Lexi Guo speak with students and Upper School Counselor Ashley Le Grange about ways to reduce stress and destigmatize mental health.
A teacher worries about grades, which are due the next day. Believe it or not, report cards are as stressful for teachers as they are for students.

The hidden side of education: Teachers experience stress while ensuring students receive a high-quality education

Annie Jones, Copy Editor • January 8, 2022
Sergios Paschalis typically spends eight hours at school, walking home at 3:35 p.m. After a short break, he spends the next four or five hours grading and preparing materials for future classes. The past two years, Covid has also exacerbated feelings of stress among teachers.
Junior Alexa Christensen rests on the track after a long and tiring day of classes and sports practice.

The mental side of sports: Athletes develop ways to maintain a positive mindset

Serina Yan and Mia Hong • January 8, 2022
Mental health among athletes is often a forgotten aspect of sports. While competing, student-athletes encounter performance anxiety and recruitment pressures. Many also struggle to maintain a healthy balance between their sleep schedules, social lives, academics and sports.
Students Against Stigma hosts “Talk-it-out-Thursdays,” where students can openly talk to their peers about mental health.

Students Against Stigma spreads awareness about mental health

Aleena Gilani and Johnathon Li • January 8, 2022
Founded in 2019, the Students Against Stigma club aims to spark conversation and break the stigma surrounding mental health. They hope to build an environment where students can talk openly about their experiences without facing judgment.
Quarantine measures and limited social interaction has left people around the world struggling with mental health.

COVID state of mind: mental health in quarantine

Fareen Dhuka, Indrani Maitra, and Julia Smith • June 3, 2020
A loss of support systems, from friendships to daily routines, can result in a significant decline in mental health during COVID-19.
The SAS and Unity Council forum covered certain barriers that often prevent people of color from seeking and receiving adequate treatment.

Students Against Stigma and Unity Council host forum on mental health in people of color

Fareen Dhuka and Julia Smith • March 5, 2020
Students Against Stigma partnered with Unity Council on Feb. 6 to host a forum about the impacts mental health can have on people of color.
Director of Clinical Services Tesa Stark and Medical Director Scott Dorfman sent a wellness survey to SJS alumni.

New alumni wellness survey promotes mental health awareness

Fareen Dhuka and Ryan Chang • March 4, 2019
The St. John's Wellness Team sent a mental and behavioral health survey to about 600 alumni from the classes of 2015-2018.
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