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

The Review

Asian Americans are often described as quiet and shy, a categorization that exemplifies the model minority myth.

“No matter how much I spoke up, I would only be perceived as being the quiet Asian.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen January 12, 2022

The model minority myth conveys an oversimplification that labels all Asian Americans as polite, law-abiding and scholastically high-achieving — especially in STEM subjects. Believing the myth erases...

Get comfortable; this might take a while. In order to share the lived experiences of Asian Americans at SJS, we spoke with 17 sources, transcribed 126 pages of interviews and expanded our coverage to five pages. As Asian Americans ourselves, we realize that many facets of our experience are unfamiliar to others.

“East Asia is not monolithic.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen January 12, 2022

Growing up surrounded by assumptions that her family is Chinese, senior Lauren Campbell thought that Chinese immigrants make up the lion’s share of Houston’s Asian American population. Due to her half-Vietnamese,...

Every time our names are mispronounced or mixed up, we feel that our individuality is denied. We understand that mispronunciation may be difficult, but making the effort to say them accurately shows that you care.

“My name got butchered all the time.”

Russell Li, Ella Chen, and Ashley Yen January 12, 2022

A self-described “colorful person,” junior Rachel Chih chases conspicuousness by dying her hair various shades of red and pink, creating her own custom makeup styles and alternating among a collection...

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.
The Review Online drove through the holiday lights set up in River Oaks.

Video: Holiday attractions across Houston (2021)

James Li, Ashley Yen, and Dawson Chang December 23, 2021
The Review Online takes you through the holiday attractions set up around Houston, including at Discovery Green and in River Oaks.
On Nov. 15, masks became optional for Upper School students and teachers.

Lily Feather, Staff Writer December 19, 2021

One of my family members is also at-risk and had a health scare last year. I love her dearly and hate to choose between staying away or putting her in danger. It’s hard to visit her with a clear conscience...

On Nov. 15, masks became optional for Upper School students and teachers.

Katharine Yao, Staff Writer December 19, 2021

Over the summer, my family purchased a pulse oximeter, and we would each measure our oxygen levels a few times per day—low oxygen levels can indicate damage in the lungs from Covid-19. I rolled my eyes...

On Nov. 15, masks became optional for Upper School students and teachers.

Opinion: Peer pressure influences students to unmask

Katharine Yao and Lily Feather December 19, 2021
Katharine Yao and Lily Feather share their opinions on the School's mask-optional policy.
60 seconds with twins Cate and Sarah Adams

60 seconds with twins Cate and Sarah Adams

Annie Villa and Lexi Guo December 16, 2021
The October print edition of the Review included a photostory of freshmen twins that mistakenly omitted Sarah and Cate Adams. Get to know them through 60 seconds questions!
Cate Adams

Cate Adams

December 16, 2021

Nickname: Kitkat Dream Job: Engineer at NASA Favorite Spot on Campus: The Plaza Weird Hobby: Organizing KonMari style Theme Song: “I Lived” by OneRepublic Patronus: Phoenix Love to...

Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams

December 16, 2021

Nickname: None Dream Job: Computer scientist Favorite Spot on Campus: Café Weird Hobby: Watching scary animations in my free time Theme Song: “Get into It (Yuh)” by Doja Cat Patronus:...

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