Can’t we all just get along?

Asher Gurr, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

Like most Americans, I can’t remember a Thanksgiving without a political argument. It’s a family ritual—after a substantial meal, some pie and an hour and a half to digest, the usual combatants enter...

Students vote in midterm elections, spread political awareness

Riya Nimmagadda and Kaviya Dhir • November 7, 2022

For the last few weeks, local Houstonians have begun to cast their ballots for the 2022 midterm elections, and many St. John’s seniors will have the chance to vote for the first time on election day, Nov. 8.

One Small Step: Students in Government and Politics class host political discussions

Elizabeth Hu, Staff Writer • April 7, 2022

“One Small Step” was created to bridge the political divisions in America one conversation at a time. Students in the senior Government and Politics elective have repurposed the activity for the St. John’s community.

Students engage in local political elections, volunteer for primaries

Arjun Maitra, Staff Writer • March 23, 2022

The Texas primaries kicked off the nationwide midterm election season on March 1. Although early voting began on Feb. 14, several SJS students have volunteered for local candidates since Fall 2021.

Election escapades: Examining experiences and impacts of the 2020 election

Fareen Dhuka and Laney Chang • November 20, 2020

The 2020 election has surmounted both voting records and expectations of many members in the St. John's community. The Review Online put together a special election package featuring stories of students, faculty and alumni in Congress to showcase the tremendous influence politics has on and off campus.

Congressional campaign pits Mavericks Fletcher, Hunt

Ella West, Assignments Editor • November 20, 2020

This article was initially published in the Nov. 11, 2020 print issue of the Review. In a marquee election for Texas’ 7th Congressional District, a traditionally Republican stronghold until 2018,...

Students reflect on impacts, new precedents of the 2020 election

Ella Piper Claffy and Dawson Chang • November 20, 2020

When Mia Basu watched Kamala Harris take the stage in Wilmington before the victory speeches, waves of pride and relief washed over her. Along with many other SJS community members, she had anxiously awaited...

SPEC, Unity Council promote safe spaces for political discussion

Mia Hong and Annie Jones • November 20, 2020

As news outlets called states and made predictions three days after the polls closed, many students frantically checked electoral votes at every opportunity. “I felt anxious about the results,”...

Austin debate convention encourages public speaking, exposes students to politics

Sara Doyle and Afraaz Malick • November 28, 2018

On Nov. 17, five students attended the Fall State debate convention in Austin.

Post-midterms political discussion encourages respectful conversation

Ashley Yen and Lily McCullough • November 18, 2018

On Nov. 7, SPEC and Unity Council hosted a pizza lunch after midterm elections for students to discuss politics in a respectful environment.

Midterm mayhem: The impact of politics at St. John’s

Ryan Chang and Sophia Kontos • November 5, 2018

Between classes like Government and various political clubs, politics play an important role at St. John's. With the midterm elections approaching on Nov. 6, explore the ways politics impact the St. John's campus and student life.

Political clubs gather to debate NFL protests

Lily McCullough, Staff Writer • October 17, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct 10th, JSA, Unity Council and SPEC discussed and debated NFL players' decision to kneel during the national anthem.