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Sophomore Richard Liang shares his thoughts on how banning Russian tennis players from competing is ineffective towards stopping the war in Ukraine.

[Photo] Russian tennis players: stop banning them from competitions; it won’t help stop the war in Ukraine

May 23, 2022
Freshman Aleena Gilani shares her thoughts on how European nations are treating Ukrainian refugees far better than they are treating Muslim refugees.

[Photo] An Issue of Racism and Islamaphobia: how Europe cares more for Ukrainian refugees than for Muslim refugees

May 22, 2022
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[Photo] Under Review: “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

May 12, 2022
Sophomore Louis Faillace shares his thoughts on the new film “The Batman.”

[Photo] Under Review: “The Batman”

March 8, 2022
Freshman Aleena Gilani talks about her decision to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics.

[Photo] Opinion: Why I boycotted the Winter Olympics

February 18, 2022
Sophomore Louis Faillace shares his opinion on the latest movie to join the MCU: Eternals.

[Photo] Under Review: “Eternals”

November 17, 2021
Thompson is the New York Times bestselling author of “Raising Cain” and a school counselor who specializes in the psychology of boys.

[Photo] Psychologist Michael Thompson speaks to Upper School about academic gender gap

November 11, 2021
James Gunn brings back DCs iconic characters such as Harley Quinn in The Suicide Squad.

[Photo] Under Review: “The Suicide Squad”

September 9, 2021
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[Photo] Under Review: “Godzilla vs. Kong”

April 29, 2021
Over the past year, the pandemic has exposed pre-existing anti-Asian hate in the United States.

[Photo] SJS community reacts to rise in anti-Asian hate, Unity Council and EAAG host forums

April 1, 2021
As individual traders purchased Gamestop shares, SJS students contributed their own capital towards the movement. 

[Photo] Students invest in surging GameStop shares

February 26, 2021
Junior Chloe Zhao shares her opinions on Olivia Rodrigos Drivers License.

[Photo] Under Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License”

February 26, 2021
Juniors and seniors were attending virtual classes as Trump supporters stormed the nation’s Capitol. Incited by the  president’s rhetoric about election fraud, the rioters breached the Capitol while Congress was counting the electoral vote. 

[Photo] SJS community reacts to Capitol insurrection

January 29, 2021
Sophomore James Li shares his thoughts on vaccine distributions.

[Photo] Opinion: Vaccine distributions and education

January 13, 2021
Design Editor Celine Huang shares her thoughts on the live-action Mulan.

[Photo] “Mulan” 2020: What happened to the original plot of the movie?

October 9, 2020
Due to the mask shortage, many doctors are still reusing N-95 masks.

[Photo] Limited masks, protective equipment prompt SJS community to adapt

May 20, 2020
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans to reopen Texas on May 1.

[Photo] Opinion: Why Texas should remain closed and extend stay-at-home orders

May 18, 2020
Freshman Jack Ringold shares five reasons why he thinks Houston should have a hockey team.

[Photo] Five reasons why Houston should have a hockey team

January 21, 2019
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[Photo] Why Disney should focus on creating original content

November 14, 2019
Freshman Kennedy Black shares her thoughts on Disneys live action movies.

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Freshmen visited the Museum of Fine Arts on Oct. 8 for a history field trip.

[Photo] Freshmen visit museum on history field trip

November 4, 2019
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[Photo] Disney, Sony agree to collaborate on third Spider-Man film

September 29, 2019
Searchings story, shown through multiple social media conversations and clips, reinforce the films tense atmosphere and timely themes.

[Photo] Under Review: Searching

October 17, 2018
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Crazy Rich Asians, directed by John M. Chu (pictured), is the first film by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority Asian Cast since The Joy Luck Club.

[Photo] #AsianAugust: “Crazy Rich Asians” Review

September 11, 2018
Bo Burnhams film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

[Photo] CineMaierson: “Eighth Grade” Review

September 6, 2018
As part of the In Bloom festival in March, the band Velveteen Echo promoted their newest EP.

[Photo] Velveteen Echo records first EP

August 30, 2018
Despite taking an unnecessarily dark turn in its second half, Tag is still an amusing, ridiculous action comedy.

[Photo] CineMaierson: “Tag” Review

July 25, 2018
High as Hope, Florences fourth studio album, is a deparature from the artists theatrical musical style.

[Photo] Make Up Your Mind: Florence + the Machine’s “High as Hope”

July 12, 2018
Oceans 8 is an entertaining heist film that pays adequate homage to the original.

[Photo] CineMaierson: “Ocean’s 8” Review

July 7, 2018
Incredibles 2 marks a triumphant return for Pixars legendary super-powered family.

[Photo] CineMaierson: “Incredibles 2” Review

June 28, 2018
It centers on the Losers, who face Pennywise, while standing up to local bully.

[Photo] Under Review: “It”

October 29, 2017
Besides presenting dangerous fallacies about suicide and mental illness, 13 Reasons Why may negatively affect adolescents who are already at a high risk for suicide.

[Photo] “13 Reasons Why” peddles misconceptions to vulnerable audience

May 15, 2017
Get Out centers on an interracial couple as Chris prepares to meet his white girlfriends parents.

[Photo] Under Review: “Get Out” brings social commentary as horror flick

March 29, 2017
The Netflix original series stars Neil Patrick Harris as villain Count Olaf.

[Photo] Under Review: “A Series of Unfortunate Events”

March 7, 2017
La La Land, from Whiplash writer and director Damien Chazelle, is studded with breathtaking musical numbers and dance sequences.

[Photo] Under Review: “La La Land”

January 18, 2017
Many episodes of the sci-fi show Black Mirror muse on futuristic technology.

[Photo] Under Review: “Black Mirror” gives dark but accurate social commentary

January 9, 2017
Home of the Strange is Young the Giants third album, released this August.

[Photo] What a Fool Believes: Young the Giant’s “Home of the Strange”

October 3, 2016
Movie poster for X-Men: Apocalypse.

[Photo] Under Review: “X-Men: Apocalypse”

June 15, 2016
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