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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
Get Out centers on an interracial couple as Chris prepares to meet his white girlfriends parents.

Under Review: “Get Out” brings social commentary as horror flick

Irene Vazquez, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2017
Jordan Peele's directorial debut "Get Out" is a multi-layered movie featuring social messages about race relations hidden within the horror-comedy plot.
The Netflix original series stars Neil Patrick Harris as villain Count Olaf.

Under Review: “A Series of Unfortunate Events”

Irene Vazquez, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2017
The beloved children's book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" have been revived in a Netflix original show, which stays true to the source material with its witty, dry tone and spot-on casting.
From left: junior Katy Shafer, Sophie Clayton and Abigail Moorhead (both seniors) perform the number In the Same Boat, a song in the fictional show Robbin Hood.

Spring Musical “Curtains” challenges performers, features show-within-a-show

Sophie Gillard, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017
Johnnycake's spring musical "Curtains" featured ballroom dancing, old-school jazz, and humorous writing. See photo gallery here.
Dolos piece Components of the World consists of shaped wood pieces in red soil.

What I learned at the art exhibition “Recollecting Dogon”

Kate Habich, Staff Writer • February 28, 2017
On Feb. 15, French students visited the Menil Collection to explore "Recollecting Dogon" and to hear one of the featured artists describe his work French. Staff writer Kate Habich discusses her takeaways.
A Netflix original show based on a 1975 sitcom, One Day at a Time tells the story of the Cuban-American Alvarez family.

Under Review: “One Day at a Time”

Irene Vazquez, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2017
"One Day at a Time," a Netflix original series based on the 1975 show of the same name, tells the story of the Cuban-American Alvarez family. The show features typical family-based sitcom themes while also exploring the cultural values of the Alvarez's.
Shown is Natasha Faruquis committee at Houston-area Model UN.

Day in the Life of a Model United Nations committee member

Natasha Faruqui and Sophia Lima • February 16, 2017
Natasha Faruqui and Sophia Lima share their experiences at Houston-area Model United Nations.
When Harry Met Sally is a classic romantic comedy to watch this Valentines Day.

Top Ten romantic movies

Kate Habich, Staff Writer • February 14, 2017
Whether or not you have a Valentine today, Valentine's Day is a great time to enjoy a romantic movie. Staff writer Kate Habich recommends ten movies, from classics to dramas to romantic comedies.
The Mavericks took home the Texas Prep State individuals team title with a team score of 170 points.

Wrestlers win state championship, make school history

Dani Yan, Assignments Editor • February 10, 2017
For the first time in Maverick history, the wrestling team wins the state championship.
Sophie Gillard attended the Womens March on Austin on Jan. 21.

Why I joined the Women’s March

Sophie Gillard, Staff Writer • February 8, 2017
Thousands of protesters joined the Women's March in Washington, D.C. and its many nationwide sister marches on Jan. 21. Sophomore Sophie Gillard discusses why she marched.
Save Me consists of five parts, chronicling veterans experiences in enlistment, training, deployment, combat, and returning home.

Behind the ISP: “Send Me” by Jack Shea

Alex Tinkham and Jack Shea • February 7, 2017
Sophomore Jack Shea's ISP documentary explores the wartime experiences and return to civilian life of Houston-area veterans.
Despite living halfway across the world, Dr. Stapletons passion throughout life has been English. (Reygan Jones)

Class Acts

February 3, 2017
In our series “Class Act,” we introduce new teachers and their backgrounds in and outside the classroom.

Vine shutdown removes student platform

Sophia Kontos, Staff Writer • February 1, 2017
Twitter's shutdown of popular video-sharing app Vine impacted many students, who liked the platform for its conciseness and broad range of subject matter.
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