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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

On Dec. 4-7, Marley Brailey Harris, Justin Wright, Ally Rodriguez, Aien Du, Alyssa Theofanidis and Patrick Tsang (left to right) attended the annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado. Courtesy of Aien Du

Lifting as we climb: Insights from SDLC

Aien Du, Online Editor-In-Chief December 10, 2024

This past week, I, along with seniors Ally Rodriguez and Justin Wright, junior Patrick Tsang, and sophomores Alyssa Theofanidis and Marley Brailey Harris, attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference...

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...

Print Editor-in-Chief Lucy Walker shares her thoughts about navigating the pressures of college admissions. 

Design by Emily Matthews-Ederington and Emily Yen

Class of 2025, stop being so hard on yourself

Lucy Walker, Print Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2024

Inside the college culture of SJS, there are two wolves. The old guard tells us—either outright or more subtly—that unless we go Top 20, we fail. The new school of thought is gentler and implores us...

Pod on the Quad: Learning the Experiences of Female Athletes (Part 2)

Pod on the Quad: Learning the Experiences of Female Athletes (Part 2)

Georgia Pulliam, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

https://soundcloud.com/sjsreview/learning-the-experiences-of-female-athletes-part-2/s-nO0UU1Z5TiO?si=c661b1625eca4a15a1274a7bf72f4750&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing In...

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...

Say hello to holiday cheer as The Review Online ranks the top ten holiday songs. Creative Commons License from Goodfon.com

The Review Online ranks the season’s top holiday hits

Rebekah Costa, Staff Writer November 29, 2024

With Thanksgiving recently over and Halloween in the rearview, there is one thing left before we close out the year: holiday season. Say hello to holiday cheer as The Review Online ranks the top ten holiday...

On Nov. 18, 2024, the Astros’ management announced that Minute Maid Park will be renamed Daikin Park after a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate purchased the stadium’s naming rights. Creative Commons License from Flickr

End of an era: Astros fans grapple with Minute Maid Park’s Name Change

Mabrey Stokes, Staff Writer November 29, 2024

As a child, I attended countless games with my family at the beloved Minute Maid Park, home ballpark of the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. Clad in orange and navy, my younger brother and I cheered...

This August, junior Eliza Dorros, with the help of junior Bianca Sieler, founded the Maverick Belles, an A capella group consisting of ten girls: Abi Balachandran, Annie Villa, Bianca Sieler, Cate Adams, Claire Connelly, Claire Glickert, Elisa Feygin, Eliza Dorros, Kate Andearsen and Vivian Connelly.

Maverick Belles bring community, music to Upper School

Ainsley Bass and Juliet Dow November 22, 2024

Nervous, the Maverick Belles approached the stage for their Chapel debut. The School's first a cappella group, confident in their skills, began singing the Dolly Parton classic "Light of a Clear Blue Morning."   “The...

Taylor Synnott placed first, ending her season with an SPC Individual Championship Title for cross country. 

Freshmen phenoms strive for success

Isabella Adachi, Sophia Giron, and Annie Li November 19, 2024

As fall sports wrap up their seasons, the freshmen who received a coveted varsity letter have left their mark on the program through their talent and commitment. At the same time, other freshmen continue...

When referring to someone as “whitewashed,” think twice about the word's context.

Stop calling non-white Americans “whitewashed”

Mikail Khan, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

“Whitewashed” has become a term used to describe those who behave in a “white manner.” Calling someone “whitewashed” is not only inaccurate, but also makes no sense – it is impossible to...

On Friday, Nov. 15, Youtube-sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul, faced off against legendary boxer Mike Tyson.

Jake Paul v. Mike Tyson: More hype than hits

Nia Shetty, Online Section Editor November 17, 2024

On Nov. 15, 72,300 fans gathered at AT&T stadium to watch Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul face off against professional boxer Mike Tyson, who's known for his powerful knockouts. It was the kind of...

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