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The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review
The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review
Eli Maierson

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor

This is Eli’s third year on The Review. He enjoys film criticism, pro basketball and boba tea.

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Ed Board Farewell: Senior editors perform Rainbow Connection

Ed Board Farewell: Senior editors perform Rainbow Connection

Ryan Chang, Sophia Kontos, Eli Maierson, Stephen Kim, Prithvi Krishnarao, Clara Brotzen-Smith, Iris Chen, and Sophie Caldwell
May 24, 2019
While watching "Avengers: Endgame," Eli Maierson felt nostalgic for the Marvel movies he saw during his childhood.

CineMaierson: “Avengers: Endgame” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor
April 30, 2019
Art History students visited New York's most famous art museums, like the Met, over March 28-31.

[Photo] Art History class visits New York City

April 2, 2019
The Art History class poses inside The Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first day of their field trip to New York. Check back next week for more photos from the trip!

[Photo] Week in Review: 3/25-3/29

March 30, 2019
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse celebrates the iconic character's rich history, telling a compelling and faithful narrative sure to please longtime fans and newcomers to superhero media.

CineMaierson: Into the Maier-Verse

Eli Maierson, Ryan Chang, Sophia Kontos, and Gray Watson
January 6, 2019
"Aquaman" fails to redeem DCEU, burdened by predictable dialogue and bloated scenes.

CineMaierson: “Aquaman” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor
December 28, 2018
Between his controversial statements about slavery and his support for President Donald Trump, Kanye West has had a turbulent, falsehood-ridden 2018.

‘No thank you Kanye, very uncool!’

Ryan Chang and Eli Maierson
November 14, 2018
Students observed young sea turtles at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

AP Biology students visit Galveston on annual field trip

Eli Maierson and Rahul Rupani
October 7, 2018
For the first year ever, there will not be school on Yom Kippur.

SJS schedules holiday in recognition of Yom Kippur

Eli Maierson and Bailey Maierson
September 17, 2018
Bo Burnham's film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

CineMaierson: “Eighth Grade” Review

Eli Maierson, Jack Shea, Alex Tinkham, and Thomas Hunt
September 6, 2018
Despite taking an unnecessarily dark turn in its second half, "Tag" is still an amusing, ridiculous action comedy.

CineMaierson: “Tag” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor
July 25, 2018
"Ocean's 8" is an entertaining heist film that pays adequate homage to the original.

CineMaierson: “Ocean’s 8” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor
July 7, 2018
"Incredibles 2" marks a triumphant return for Pixar's legendary super-powered family.

CineMaierson: “Incredibles 2” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor
June 28, 2018
Anderson creates whimsical 'Isle of Dogs'

Anderson creates whimsical ‘Isle of Dogs’

Emily Chen and Eli Maierson
May 3, 2018
The French students assemble after the awards ceremony.

French students win first place at French Symposium

Eli Maierson and Noura Jabir
April 3, 2018
"The Last Jedi" stands as one of the best "Star Wars" films since "The Empire Strikes Back."

Under Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Eli Maierson, Copy Editor
December 24, 2017
On Sept. 30, Jewish students had to make a decision between taking the ACT and observing Yom Kippur.

ACT holds test on Yom Kippur, inconveniences Jewish community

Eli Maierson, Copy Editor
October 24, 2017
Many grocery stores ran out of in-demand items, especially water and bread.

[Photo] Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Houston

September 8, 2017
The line at Whole Foods (?) stretches out to the back of the store.

The class observes work by Jackson Pollock, an American artist known for his unique style of drip-painting.

AP Art History explores New York museums, views artwork off the page

Eli Maierson, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
Sophomore Lena McZeal dribbles past a Village defender.

Basketball plays rival Kinkaid before facing Episcopal School of Dallas

Eli Maierson and Andrew Duong
February 9, 2017

Illness sweeps through Upper School, sophomores hardest hit

Gracie Blue, Amy Liu, Eli Maierson, Sophie Gillard, Kate Habich, and Grace Sanders
February 2, 2017

Despite Houston Christian loss, basketball moves on to SPC

Eli Maierson and Andrew Duong
February 1, 2017

Inauguration reactions range from celebration to mourning

Eli Maierson, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Despite living halfway across the world, Dr. Stapleton's passion throughout life has been English. (Reygan Jones)

Class act: English teacher Kristiane Stapleton

Eli Maierson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Captain Michael Urdahl jumps for a spike at a game against Kinkaid Sept. 15.

Boys’ volleyball beats Episcopal, continues undefeated streak

Eli Maierson, Staff Writer
September 26, 2016
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