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

Singer Matt Berninger belts during Eucalyptus.

Concert Review: The National goes off the “Deep End”

Lucy Walker November 28, 2023

I waded through the crowd of forty-somethings on date night to get a spot near the stage. The opening act, Meg Duffy’s Hand Habits, had just welcomed the crowd with an obligatory “Hello, Houston!”...

Starting Oct. 31, dozens of other students were blocked from popular educational sites including Blooket, JSTOR, MyBib and Knowt. The St. John’s Blackbaud website crashed as well.

Google for Education security changes affect students, teachers

Yutia Li, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Access blocked: Your institution’s admin needs to review this site. As freshman Fiona Bodmann clicked on a Flipgrid link to upload her French homework video, this warning flashed across her screen....

After a jam-packed first semester and hectic week of midterm exams, students need winter break for resting and recharging. Shortening this break cuts back significantly on downtime from school. Graphic by Evelyn (Freerange Stock), used with permission.

St. John’s reduces winter break by one week; students react

Yutia Li and Emily Yen November 17, 2023

Some names of the people interviewed for this story have been changed to protect their privacy. From waking up at 12 p.m. to basking under the sun on a beach, winter break provides students with the...

Dave Grohl, drummer of Nirvana, now leads Foo Fighters. Their new album is up for a Grammy nomination.

Thank You for the Music

Lucy Walker November 17, 2023

Fall is here! Break couldn’t come soon enough. If you’re looking to get into some new music or make a last-ditch effort to save your Wrapped, I’ve got some recommendations. Here are some of the...

“Family tradition is important, especially in baking, freshman Ally Hong said, because it perpetuates family connection and bonds.” Graphic by Michelle Liu, used with permission.

Students share the stories behind their families’ Thanksgiving dishes

Nia Shetty and Bella Dodig November 16, 2023

In this article, students recount the stories behind their families’ traditional Thanksgiving dishes! 1. Freshman Maya Kadia - Masala Mac & Cheese  When Maya Kadia sat down at her dinner table...

On Oct. 16, the International Olympic Committee added cricket to the 2028 Summer Olympics which will be held in Los Angeles. Played by both men and women, the game will be in the T-20 format. 

Cricket makes its way into the St. John’s community

Aien Du and Riya Nimmagadda November 14, 2023

Sophomore Suman Muppavarapu’s childhood revolved around cricket. Growing up in Vijayawada, India, for eight years, Muppavarapu spent many afternoons watching and playing the sport.  Often compared...

George Michael was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last weekend.

Careless Whispers: a mildly biased review of the Wham! documentary

Lauren Baker, Deputy Editor November 10, 2023

In my biased opinion, George Michael is one of the greatest lyricists and musicians ever. I’ve dedicated way too much time poring over his lyrics, admiring his majestic hair and singing his pop hits...

I like to think of burnout as burning a candle at both ends and running out of wax,” Upper School counselor Ashley Le Grange said.

Students, faculty reflect on mental health issues at St. John’s

Eshna Das, Online Section Editor November 10, 2023

When sophomore Carson Wang started his freshman year, he was initially overwhelmed by the workload. While juggling academics, a sport and piano practice, Wang felt compelled to do even more. As he pushed...

This year, Fabre served her final season as head coach of the girls’ cross country team, and she’s now transitioning into her new role as head coach of the girls’ soccer team. 

It’s been a good run: Fabre switches gears from cross country to soccer

Amina Zegar and Nia Shetty November 9, 2023

When the girls’ cross country team received a GroupMe notification to bring an extra t-shirt to practice, they immediately knew that something was not quite right. Believing that they were going for...

Houston voters went to polling stations, like the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center,  to cast their ballots in the mayoral election.

Students reflect on upcoming Houston mayoral elections

Daniel Pan and William Liang November 6, 2023

As senior Virginia Carolyn Crawford celebrated her 18th birthday, she prepared to take on one of the most important duties of a U.S. citizen: voting.  This Nov. 7, Crawford, a Social Media Editor on...

Video: Fall captains play the Newlywed Game

Video: Fall captains play the Newlywed Game

Ava Oliver and Virginia Carolyn Crawford November 6, 2023

See how well the fall captains know each other in The Newlywed Game!

Football captains Michael Murphy, Peter McGarry, Stephen Gill, Cole Allen and Barrett Mossman showed up in all red and black, bringing their Maverick spirit to the Kinkaid video and the football field.

Highlights from the 2023 Kinkaid video

Aila Jiang and Eshna Das November 3, 2023

Hours before facing the Falcons at Rice Stadium, Upper School students, bedecked in red and black, gathered in the Lowe Theater to watch the annual Kinkaid video. Directed by seniors Ella Piper Claffy,...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
The official student newspaper of St. John's School.
showcase