The Review

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization forges bonds between Jewish teens

Megan Chang, Staff Writer • November 13, 2018

Nearly 230 Jewish teenagers from the Lonestar Region of Texas travelled to Camp Olympia in Trinity, Texas, from Oct. 26 through 28 for the Lonestar Members in Training (MIT) and the Alephs in Training (AIT) Convention.

Día de los Muertos display honors loved ones

Ella West, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018

Latinos Unidos set up an ofrenda outside the Glassell Gallery for Día de los Muertos.

Girls’ volleyball defeats Episcopal for first time in six years

SJ Lasley and Ryan Doughty • November 8, 2018

For the first time in six years, girls' volleyball defeated Episcopal. The team will enter SPC as the No. 1 seed.

‘Where there’s a Will there’s a way’: School relaxes rule on fundraising to support ailing junior

Shani Israel, Senior Copy Editor • November 6, 2018

Junior Will McKone, who is undergoing treatment for a malignant brain tumor, and his sister Lindsey ('16) designed a T-shirt that they will sell to raise funds for A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure Foundation.

Midterm mayhem: The impact of politics at St. John’s

Ryan Chang and Sophia Kontos • November 5, 2018

Between classes like Government and various political clubs, politics play an important role at St. John's. With the midterm elections approaching on Nov. 6, explore the ways politics impact the St. John's campus and student life.

Midterm election offers seniors first opportunity to vote

Bailey Maierson, Laney Chang, Alex Tinkham, Jack Shea, and Thomas Hunt • November 5, 2018

For some seniors, this year's election is their first opportunity to vote. Video Crew spoke to some seniors who have already voted and plan to vote.

Modern Middle East

Sophia Lima, Copy Editor • November 5, 2018

International politics come into play in Barbara DiPaolo’s semester-long course Modern Middle East, where students look at the current events in the region and trace back the historical origins, beginning...

Religion and Politics

Sophia Lima and Sophia Kontos • November 5, 2018

Government is not the only class at St. John’s that incorporates politics into the classroom. Reverend Ned Mulligan teaches two semester-long electives for upperclassmen that dive into politics and current...

U.S. Government and Politics

Sophia Lima and Sophia Kontos • November 5, 2018

Talk of the midterm elections buzzes around campus, but it is not the only election happening. Students in Russell Hardin’s U.S. Government and Politics class have been participating in a simulated...

Teachers foster political discussion in classroom

November 5, 2018

Several history teachers incorporate politics into their respective courses. Copy Editor Sophia Lima covered three such classes, and Online Editor-in-Chief Sophia Kontos spoke with history teachers about the integration of politics in the classroom.

Political clubs promote education, inclusivity among student body

Fareen Dhuka and Abigail Poag • November 5, 2018

Political clubs like Young Liberals Organization, Young Conservatives Club and St. John’s Political Education Club are key parts of student engagement in politics.

Students volunteer, intern with political candidates

Izzy Andrews and Lily McCullough • November 5, 2018

In an era of increased political activism, several Upper School students have interned for local and national campaigns that align with their beliefs.