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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...

For many students and families, the iftar symbolizes community, acceptance of Muslims and progress.

SJS families celebrate iftar

Amina Zegar, Staff Writer March 30, 2024

On March 28, Muslim students eagerly waited for the clock to turn to 7:37 p.m. as this would mark sundown. Eating, laughing and conversing together, students participated in iftar, the meal in which Muslims...

Video: Why cheer will become an official SJS sport next fall

Video: Why cheer will become an official SJS sport next fall

Virginia Carolyn Crawford and Evan Williams January 10, 2024

  Additional reporting by Amina Zegar and Annie Li

Starting Oct. 31, dozens of other students were blocked from popular educational sites including Blooket, JSTOR, MyBib and Knowt. The St. John’s Blackbaud website crashed as well.

Google for Education security changes affect students, teachers

Yutia Li, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Access blocked: Your institution’s admin needs to review this site. As freshman Fiona Bodmann clicked on a Flipgrid link to upload her French homework video, this warning flashed across her screen....

After a jam-packed first semester and hectic week of midterm exams, students need winter break for resting and recharging. Shortening this break cuts back significantly on downtime from school. Graphic by Evelyn (Freerange Stock), used with permission.

St. John’s reduces winter break by one week; students react

Yutia Li and Emily Yen November 17, 2023

Some names of the people interviewed for this story have been changed to protect their privacy. From waking up at 12 p.m. to basking under the sun on a beach, winter break provides students with the...

“Family tradition is important, especially in baking, freshman Ally Hong said, because it perpetuates family connection and bonds.” Graphic by Michelle Liu, used with permission.

Students share the stories behind their families’ Thanksgiving dishes

Nia Shetty and Bella Dodig November 16, 2023

In this article, students recount the stories behind their families’ traditional Thanksgiving dishes! 1. Freshman Maya Kadia - Masala Mac & Cheese  When Maya Kadia sat down at her dinner table...

This year, Fabre served her final season as head coach of the girls’ cross country team, and she’s now transitioning into her new role as head coach of the girls’ soccer team. 

It’s been a good run: Fabre switches gears from cross country to soccer

Amina Zegar and Nia Shetty November 9, 2023

When the girls’ cross country team received a GroupMe notification to bring an extra t-shirt to practice, they immediately knew that something was not quite right. Believing that they were going for...

Football captains Michael Murphy, Peter McGarry, Stephen Gill, Cole Allen and Barrett Mossman showed up in all red and black, bringing their Maverick spirit to the Kinkaid video and the football field.

Highlights from the 2023 Kinkaid video

Aila Jiang and Eshna Das November 3, 2023

Hours before facing the Falcons at Rice Stadium, Upper School students, bedecked in red and black, gathered in the Lowe Theater to watch the annual Kinkaid video. Directed by seniors Ella Piper Claffy,...

Since 2020, many high-profile artists have released new music and went on their first tours in five years. Taylor Swift, SZA, Beyonce, Drake and Morgan Wallen had combined ticket sales of over $4.5 billion, with both Swift and Beyonce accounting for half of it. 

Concert culture experiences a resurgence at St. John’s

Riya Nimmagadda, Print Copy Editor November 1, 2023

For junior Kit Haggard, the best way to get tickets to a Harry Styles concert was to camp out in front of a stadium for three hours. After attending her first concert at five years old, Haggard fell in...

As the fall season begins, Starbucks is busy releasing two brand new drinks to celebrate the cooler weather and fall vibes.

Opinion: Starbucks’ fall season drinks

Dalia Sandberg and Katharine Yao October 31, 2023

As the fall season begins, Starbucks is busy releasing two brand new drinks to celebrate the cooler weather and fall vibes. We ventured to the Rice Village location, which only has two of the five fall...

Football captains Michael Murphy, Peter McGarry, Stephen Gill, Cole Allen and Barrett Mossman showed up in all red and black, bringing their Maverick spirit to the Kinkaid video and the football field.

Kinkaid Week: Pep Rally Finale

Genevieve Ederle, Mikail Khan, and Yutia Li October 29, 2023

On Oct. 27 at the Upper School pep rally, students watched this year’s special Kinkaid Video. Students reflect on the combined work and effort put into creating this over 30-minute-long video. Like...

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