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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...

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

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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...

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...

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...

If employed properly, AI can be useful and a game changer.

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AI can be a strength, we just need to know how to use it

Aien Du, Online Editor-In-Chief November 11, 2024

While the stigma and dangers surrounding the usage of AI is warranted, the consequences are emphasized to the point that they completely overshadow the benefits.  If employed properly, AI can not just...

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The Review ranks Kinkaid Week dress days

Aien Du and Angel Huang October 31, 2024

The annual Kinkaid Week is the highlight of the year for many Upper Schoolers. With decorations adorning campus, the typical homework and assessment horrors find respite in students’ minds. Like Kinkaid...

The podium belongs to "Subway surfer and construction worker," " Emo and Nemo" and "Referee and Bumblebee."

The Review ranks “rhyme without reason” Halloween costumes

Juliet Dow and Sarah Nguyen October 28, 2024

With Halloween around the corner, the last minute scramble for creative group costumes inevitably occurs. Each fall, ideas flood the internet for rhyme-without-reason, a costume concept that includes two...

When a little boy speaks up, he’s called a “leader.” But when a girl does the same, she is called “bossy.”      Designed by Emily Matthews-Ederington and Emily Yen.

Being “bossy” is not a bad thing

Aien Du, Online Editor-In-Chief October 27, 2024

When a boy speaks up, he’s called a “leader.” But when a girl does the same, she is called “bossy.” I have been called bossy my entire life, and up until last summer, I saw the word as an...

Women in power are rarely allowed to fail quietly as their mistakes are seen as evidence of their incompetence; she is incapable of doing the job well. 


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Breaking the glass: Limitations on women in workplace

Nia Shetty, Online Section Editor October 26, 2024

Since women have entered the workspace, their growth has been hindered by a glass ceiling. They often find themselves wobbling on the edge of a glass cliff while their every move is scrutinized under a...

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‘Tis the season…to be cuffed

Amina Khalil-Zegar, Online Section Editor October 25, 2024

Something about the holidays puts a spotlight on how many couples are around you. If you are not in a relationship, like me, you will be reminded of your single status from Halloween to Valentine’s Day....

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