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

The Review

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

The Review

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

The Review

Unity Council talks about their role in promoting their mission of community and inclusion.

Students reflect on Texas diversity program bans

Nia Shetty, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

On April 2, the University of Texas at Austin laid off at least 60 staff members who worked in diversity, equity and inclusion-related offices. This decision received immediate backlash from the student...

If we don’t act soon, there might not be much of Earth left to live on. 
Graphic by Emily Yen

Help keep the Earth green

William Liang, Staff Writer April 21, 2024

Around 380 million tons of single-use plastics are produced each year. These plastics are used for a few minutes and then thrown away, where they require hundreds of years to decay. While we cannot stop...

“These trips are spectacular and life-changing,” choir director Scott Bonasso said. “There’s nothing like performing that level of music in these extraordinary venues and churches.”

Kantorei travels internationally for the first time in 6 years

Kate Johnson and Nia Shetty April 18, 2024

While on the annual Kantorei Spring Break trip, choir president Arjun Singhal expected to sing in front of live audiences in Austria, Prague and Hungary. What he did not expect was for his wallet and passport...

Freshman Olivia Titus tackles the rock wall, being one of few in her sport.

Athletes of niche sports reflect on experiences

William Liang, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Brian Kim When four-year-old Brian Kim envisioned his future athletic career, he saw himself scoring touchdowns at Skip Lee field or shooting hoops on Liu Court. Now, as a freshman, Kim spends five...

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...

Upper School Students gather on the Plaza for a chance to witness a cosmic event that will not happen again until 2045. Courtesy Emily Reppart.

School gathers for coast-to-coast eclipse viewing

Lucy Walker and Katharine Yao April 8, 2024

Junior Talia Musher traveled to Wimberly, Texas to experience complete totality. A few years ago, Musher’s mother, who Talia says has a “weird obsession” with eclipses, had organized a retreat...

Softball travels to Los Angeles, visiting Disney Land and more. Graphic Design by staffer Ella Hughes.

Spring sports travel during break

Yutia Li, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

Softball in Cali In a hotel lobby on the evening of March 9, head softball coach Isis Amao brought her players together to discuss the itinerary for the upcoming team bonding day. Acting as normal as...

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...

Upper School Spanish teacher Raquel Gaytán and Service Learning Coordinator Claire Nuchtern (11) make St. Johns first official service learning class come to life.

A glimpse into St. John’s first service learning class

Aien Du and Aila Jiang March 28, 2024

When Service Learning Coordinator Claire Nuchtern (‘11) and Upper School Spanish teacher Raquel Gaytán visited St. Austin’s Center, they expected a community need for English lessons. But to their...

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...

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