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Students construct custom-designed rocket, compete in American Rocketry Challenge

Annie Jones and Keval Shah • April 13, 2021

The American Rocketry Challenge is the largest student rocket-building contest in the world. This year, six of the contestants are Mavericks, and their custom-designed, 3D-printed model rocket is stuffed with iceberg lettuce and a chicken egg.

Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” brought to Lowe stage

Mia Hong, Lillian Poag, and Yasmin Stein • April 7, 2021

"Into the Woods" seemed like the perfect musical to perform amid a pandemic: small cast and minimal choreography. Little did Director Jamie Stires-Hardin know how complicated staging a musical during a pandemic would turn out to be.

The Minimal Maximum: St. John’s student standards

Max Stith, Staff Writer • March 23, 2021

The Minimal Maximum is The Review Online’s new cartoon series created by junior Max Stith that will humorously highlight student life on campus. St. John's students typically hold themselves to high academic standards.

Video: Swimming and Diving compete in SPC South Zone Championships

Fareen Dhuka, Online Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2021

On Saturday, Feb. 6, boys' swimming won the SPC South Zone Championship and the girls' team took runner-up. Many competitors broke previous records during this meet, the season's last.

Gwace & Fween Vlogs: Team Day

Fareen Dhuka and Grace Randall • February 1, 2021

Editors-in-Chief Grace Randall and Fareen Dhuka take you around the Quad for a first-hand experience of this past Friday's spirit theme: Team Day.

Maierson Melodies: Top songs of 2020

Bailey Maierson, Design Editor • January 26, 2021

Senior Bailey Maierson takes us into the playlist that got her through 2020. Listen along as you read about the parts of each piece and artist choices that resonated with her most.

The Perpetual Pandemic: Exercising social responsibility amidst inequality, stigma

Laney Chang, Fareen Dhuka, Megan Chang, and Ashley Yen • January 19, 2021

Due to an abrupt rise in COVID-19 cases over the holidays, juniors and seniors shifted to remote learning from Jan. 5 through Jan. 7. This interactive package covers the pandemic's effects on the SJS community, featuring several student perspectives on COVID-19.

Pod on the Quad: Sports and COVID, Episode 2

Ella West and Jack Ringold • December 17, 2020

In this episode of Pod on the Quad: Sports and COVID, co-hosts Ella West and Jack Ringold, along with panelists Grace Enerson and Nico Del Frate, discuss the current state of sports in the US, along with interesting stats and strange trades.

Video: Freshman creates forge in backyard

Yasmin Stein and Mia Hong • December 15, 2020

Freshman Thomas Center has a forge in his backyard. Watch our video to learn more!

Pod on the Quad: Sports and COVID, Episode 1

Ella West and Jack Ringold • December 15, 2020

In the first episode of Pod on the Quad: Sports and COVID, co-hosts Ella West and Jack Ringold, along with panelists Grace Enerson and Nico Del Frate, discuss the sentiments and stories surrounding the pandemic's effects on pro sports. Later, they talk about what could lie ahead for these teams.

Video: Houston’s holiday lights (2020)

Fareen Dhuka, Laney Chang, Ashley Yen, and Megan Chang • December 14, 2020

The Review Online takes you through the holiday lights set up around Houston.

The Minimal Maximum: Productively procrastinating

Max Stith, Staff Writer • December 8, 2020

The Minimal Maximum is The Review Online’s new cartoon series created by junior Max Stith that will humorously highlight student life on campus.