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The Review

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

The Review

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

The Review

Matt Stein (left) blows out candles at his fifth birthday at McDonald’s alongside his sister and Erik Menendez (right). Photo courtesy of Matt Stein.

“I carpooled with a Menendez Brother”

Amina Khalil-Zegar and Genevieve Ederle December 10, 2024

In 1976, Matt Stein blew out the candles on his fifth birthday cake surrounded by other children at a local McDonald’s. A grainy snapshot, ripped from a family album, depicts Stein’s little sister...

With Thanksgiving falling so late this year, many students feel pressured to study and work on final projects over the break rather than take a break from the stress of school.

Students reflect on a stress- and study-filled break

Isabella Adachi and Sophia Giron November 29, 2024

After months of hard work, students who once awaited the mental rest of Thanksgiving break now enter it with the added stress of nearing finals. For many students, holiday breaks allow them to recharge...

As the severity of natural disasters  increases, St. John's community members reflect on the necessity of generators. 
Design by Emily Yen and Emily Matthews-Ederington

Adapt or move: Why so many Houston homeowners are purchasing generators

Bella Dodig and Aila Jiang October 24, 2024

Two weeks after Hurricane Beryl, the Tantuco family was still without power.  Amazingly, it was the first time their Afton Oaks home had gone without electricity, including May’s derecho and the...

The 2024-2025 Spirit Captains share the goal of bringing lively events and creating an enjoyable atmosphere for the School. 

New spirit captains build community, inclusion

Juliet Dow and Sarah Nguyen October 14, 2024

In the far-right bleachers facing Liu Court, a swarm of Maverick students fill the space with vibrant house colors, pirate hats and cowboy gear. Seniors Emily Young, Adair Patterson and Tristan Faillace,...

This summer, 11 students traveled to Japan with sponsors David Castillo and Summer Pao. Photo used with permission of Summer Pao.

Lost in Japan: Students and faculty take a summer trip abroad

Sophia Kim and Wanya Zafar October 8, 2024

Jumping on a stick of bamboo, Sammie Gross and Jaya Lal found themselves amid a ramen-making experience. Using the stick to knead dough, the two sophomores crafted ramen noodles, one of the many unique...

Mabanckou shares his story with French students Avi Hayon, Bryanna Micu, Kai Gomez and Talulah Monthy. Photo used with permission of Shelly Stein.

French Congolese writer-filmmaker talks to students about race, prejudice and creative expression.

Eshna Das, Online Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2024

In the 1940s, an experiment known as the “Doll” test produced footage of white children and Black children, who were asked to choose which doll they preferred – the white one or the Black one. That...

Chris Hoge (guitar and bass) and Kerry Alexander (guitar and vocals) have been playing together since college. Together, they form the Bad Bad Hats. Courtesy Zoe Prinds.

“Bad Bad Hats” is very, very good

Lucy Walker April 18, 2024

Bad Bad Hats is, like the band’s members, equal parts silly and affecting. The self-titled album, also called “The Flower Album,” is the first release the band has self-produced since their first...

All you need to do is pour a box of “fake” bugs onto your friend and watch them squeal and turn pale.

The Review’s Top 9 April Fools’ Pranks

William Liang, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

Have you ever realized how April Fools' Day is the best way to get payback on your classmates? This is the perfect guide to finally give your friends a taste of their own medicine.   1. Locking...

Freshman Luke Brasher devours a slice during SAC's watermelon-eating contest.

House system needs remodeling, students say

Nia Shetty, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

When Thea Popovic started her freshman year, she anticipated a steady stream of House activities after the retreat at Stony Creek Ranch. To her surprise, she, like many of her peers, has not attended a...

Cora West pulls into Senior Lot at 5:45 a.m. She has clocked about 90,000 miles in her Bronco.

Near, Far, Wherever You Are: Students reflect on long commutes

Katharine Yao February 28, 2024

A little over 76%  of SJS Upper School students live 15 minutes from campus. For the rest of us who live outside the beltway, driving to campus can be a major stressor. Senior Cora West has driven...

“It was fun and entertaining in an unexpected way,” freshman SAAG member Mira Pemmanda said. “It was the perfect representation of our vibrant Indian culture.”

Students perform songs, dances at SAAG assembly

Bella Dodig and Nia Shetty February 2, 2024

The last thing students expected to hear when Online Technical Editor senior Arjun Maitra stepped on the stage to perform his tabla solo for the annual SAAG assembly was “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott...

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