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
Aien Du

Aien Du, Online Editor-in-Chief

Aien Du (’26) joined The Review in 2022 as a freshman. She loves fashion and the color pink. Autocorrect changes her name to Alien.

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

[Photo] Stop calling non-white Americans “whitewashed”

Mikail Khan, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
If employed properly, AI can be useful and a game changer. Design by Emily Matthews-Ederington and Emily Yen

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

Aien Du, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2024
Senior Sofia Aboul-Enein spray paints smurfette, better known to the French as Stroumphette, a Belgian character.

Painting outside the lines: Students spray-paint their way to French culture

Aien Du and Aila Jiang
November 1, 2024
Designed by Emily Matthews-Ederington and Emily Yen

The Review ranks Kinkaid Week dress days

Aien Du and Angel Huang
October 31, 2024
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
The Review welcomes fall – Jellycats and all! Designed by Emily Matthews-Ederington and Emily Yen

Falling in love with Autumn: Ranking our favorite things about fall

Rebekah Costa, Eshna Das, Juliet Dow, Aien Du, Vivienne Fox, Mikail Khan, Sarah Nguyen, and Wanya Zafar
October 24, 2024
The departing English teachers smile for one final photo at graduation. Photo used with permission of David Nathan.

The end of an era: Longtime English teachers leave a lasting legacy

Aleena Gilani, Aien Du, Aila Jiang, and Nia Shetty
October 21, 2024
Accountability has to be an action, not just a word.

[Photo] There is no way to put this nicely: we should be ashamed.

Ed Board
October 9, 2024
On May 6, EAAG invited Jackson Jhin ('13) to be the guest speaker. 

Jackson Jhin (’13) turns rejection into redirection

Aien Du and Nathan Kim
May 17, 2024
Alex Miao has been swimming since second grade. He is set to compete in the Canadian Olympic Trials this summer in the 100- and 200-meter butterfly and the 100, 200 and 400 freestyle.

Senior set to swim in Canadian Olympic Trials

Aien Du and William Liang
May 8, 2024
East Asian Affinity Group presents diversity and individuality at assembly.

EAAG assembly showcases diversity and individuality

Aien Du, Online Section Editor
May 6, 2024
Pod on the Quad: Interviewing Teacher Alums about how their Experience here has Changed (Part 2: Ms. Fogler '10)

Pod on the Quad: Interviewing Teacher Alums about how their Experience here has Changed (Part 2: Ms. Fogler ’10)

Aila Jiang, Kenna Lee, and Aien Du
May 4, 2024
Pod on the Quad: Interviewing Teacher Alums about how their Experience here has Changed (Part 1: Ms. Kerr '01)

Pod on the Quad: Interviewing Teacher Alums about how their Experience here has Changed (Part 1: Ms. Kerr ’01)

Aien Du and Kenna Lee
May 3, 2024
Upper School Spanish teacher Raquel Gaytán and Service Learning Coordinator Claire Nuchtern ('11) make St. John's first official service learning class come to life.

A glimpse into St. John’s first service learning class

Aien Du and Aila Jiang
March 28, 2024
Some of the newest members of Upper School have already made their mark on varsity teams in almost every sport. Here are the stories of some of the best St. John’s freshmen.

Rising Stars: Freshmen level up to varsity

Aien Du, Isabella Adachi, and William Liang
March 21, 2024
On Oct. 16, the International Olympic Committee added cricket to the 2028 Summer Olympics which will be held in Los Angeles. Graphic by Joseph from GetArchive, used with permission.

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

Aien Du and Riya Nimmagadda
November 14, 2023
To some people, this entire situation and petition might seem petty or unnecessary, but it’s more than just a week of atrocious color combinations and fashion decisions—it’s about the restriction of a student’s freedom.

Opinion: Stop Kinkaid Week’s new “uniform bottoms” rule

Aien Du, Online Section Editor
October 25, 2023
Mrs. Bennet (played by Finnian Owsley) advises her daughters (played by Sasha Mintz and Nadiya Naehr) on matters of marriage.

Fall play brings “Pride and Prejudice” to Lowe Theater

Aien Du and Nathan Kim
October 23, 2023
Flames engulf the historic Waiola Church in Lahaina, Hawaii on Aug. 8.

Wildfires sweep through Maui, students reflect on experiences, implications

Aien Du and Aila Jiang
September 2, 2023
On Jan. 24, EAAG and Unity Council held a forum to discuss the Lunar New Year shooting, also covering anti-Asian hate and gun violence.

SJS community reacts to Lunar New Year shooting, EAAG and Unity Council host forum

Aien Du and Emma Chang
February 8, 2023
Head Prefect Claire Schwanauer and Prefect Jalen Bradley pose on the Quad.

SAC is back: Meet the new prefects

Aila Jiang and Aien Du
September 16, 2022
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