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
Fareen Dhuka

Fareen Dhuka, Online Editor-in-Chief

Fareen Dhuka is a senior in her fourth year on Review. Her dream vacation is going to Disney World with Laney and she can’t stop making overnight oats.

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Video: Swimming and Diving compete in SPC South Zone Championships

Video: Swimming and Diving compete in SPC South Zone Championships

Fareen Dhuka, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2021
Gwace & Fween Vlogs: Team Day

Gwace & Fween Vlogs: Team Day

Fareen Dhuka and Grace Randall
February 1, 2021
The Perpetual Pandemic: Exercising social responsibility amidst inequality, stigma

The Perpetual Pandemic: Exercising social responsibility amidst inequality, stigma

Laney Chang, Fareen Dhuka, Megan Chang, and Ashley Yen
January 19, 2021
Video: Houston's holiday lights (2020)

Video: Houston’s holiday lights (2020)

Fareen Dhuka, Laney Chang, Ashley Yen, and Megan Chang
December 14, 2020
Election escapades: Examining experiences and impacts of the 2020 election

Election escapades: Examining experiences and impacts of the 2020 election

Fareen Dhuka and Laney Chang
November 20, 2020
Video: Mavs face Falcons in annual Kinkaid football game

Video: Mavs face Falcons in annual Kinkaid football game

Lexi Guo and Fareen Dhuka
November 16, 2020
Lower School administrators pose together in their Dr. Seuss-themed outfits.

[Photo] Students prepare for Halloween with safety precautions, inventive ideas

Ellie Monday, Staff Writer
October 31, 2020
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Video: SJS vs EHS football game

Lexi Guo, Fareen Dhuka, Grace Randall, and Bailey Maierson
October 28, 2020
The platform SmartMusic offers live feedback and lets students submit recordings of playing their instrument from home.

[Photo] Performing ensembles adapt to Low Density Campus Plan with virtual music platforms

Lydia Gafford and Chloe Zhao
September 23, 2020
Faculty members across departments wore collars and black attire to school on Sept. 21 to honor the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Photo Gallery: Faculty don lace collars, honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Fareen Dhuka, Gabrielle Solymosy, and Ethan Kinsella
September 22, 2020
Quarantine measures and limited social interaction has left people around the world struggling with mental health.

COVID state of mind: mental health in quarantine

Fareen Dhuka, Indrani Maitra, and Julia Smith
June 3, 2020
Darrell Parrish plays a guitar accompaniment for choir at Candlelight in December 2018.

Darrell Parrish retires after 27 years of service

Fareen Dhuka and Ella Chen
May 21, 2020
Top 10 Online Stories of 2019-2020

Top 10 Online Stories of 2019-2020

Laney Chang and Fareen Dhuka
May 5, 2020
Check out our teachers' senior pictures! Play along and guess who each teacher is.

Senior Photos: Faculty Edition

Fareen Dhuka, Assistant Online Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
As live shows are their only source of income for many artists, some have set up donation websites to support their work.

[Photo] Pandemic pop: musicians resort to virtual concerts, streaming services

Indrani Maitra, Copy Editor
April 14, 2020
Students learning online on March 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Students resume classes through Google Hangouts

Noura Jabir, Assignments Editor
April 6, 2020
As COVID-19 makes its way around the world, teens are searching for more information through social media platforms.

[Photo] COVID-19 takes over social media, becomes source of news for teens

Indrani Maitra, Copy Editor
March 16, 2020
SJS clubs are taking initiatives to prevent the spread of the virus.

[Photo] What is COVID-19?

March 11, 2020
The SAS and Unity Council forum covered certain barriers that often prevent people of color from seeking and receiving adequate treatment.

Students Against Stigma and Unity Council host forum on mental health in POC Community

Fareen Dhuka and Julia Smith
March 5, 2020
To give choreographers more time to hone their dances and reduce dancers’ workload at the end of the first semester, STUCHO will take place on Jan. 17 rather than the middle of December. As the performance date approaches, Gidi’s choreographers are scheduling more rehearsals to finalize details.

[Video] Behind the scenes: dancers prepare for choreography showcase

Edward Chen, Bailey Maierson, Olivia Doan, and Fareen Dhuka
January 17, 2020
On Dec. 11, therapy dogs visited students in the Chao room to provide stress relief in preparation for upcoming finals.

Video: therapy dogs provide students with stress relief

Fareen Dhuka, Assistant Online Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2019
Social media platforms often contain posts relating to vaping or e-cigarettes.

[Photo] Online culture

January 9, 2020
Juniors Julia Smith, Ethan Kinsella and Rahul Rupani dance for a TikTok.

[Photo] Rise of TikTok: Upper School students adopt trends on social media platform

Bailey Maierson, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
On Dec. 4, PRISM passed out bracelets at their Mini Pride Day celebration.

[Photo] Sara Rose Caplan (’11) speaks to PRISM about LGBTQ+ experiences

Chloe Zhao and Lydia Gafford
December 10, 2019
Video: Christmas lights in River Oaks

Video: Christmas lights in River Oaks

Fareen Dhuka, Laney Chang, and Ashley Yen
December 9, 2019
The Review will screen a documentary of Molly Ivins's life story, “Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins,” on Friday, Nov. 15 in the Fine Arts Annex open to the SJS community.

The Review to host Molly Ivins (’62) documentary screening

Laney Chang and Fareen Dhuka
November 10, 2019
The Fall One Acts, Zombies for Dummies, will be performed on Oct. 20 at 2:00 and 5:00 in the Black Box Theater.

[Photo] Fall One Acts cast transforms into zombies

Mia Baumann and Ryan Doughty
October 20, 2019
The Review was named a Pacemaker award finalist for the third time since 2015 and the second year in a row.

The Review named finalist for Pacemaker award

Laney Chang and Fareen Dhuka
September 11, 2019
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[Photo] Why you shouldn’t buy into the junior year hysteria

SJ Lasley, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2019
Sophomore Max Beard shares his thoughts about the effects of extracurricular activities on the academic life of SJS students.

[Photo] How extracurricular activities stress academic performance

Max Beard, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Franklin Hart (played by senior Gray Watson) hangs in midair as three of his employees take revenge on him for his sexist, egotistical nature.

“9 to 5” explores feminism in work environment

Fareen Dhuka, Online Section Editor
March 23, 2019
Director of Clinical Services Tesa Stark and Medical Director Scott Dorfman sent a wellness survey to SJS alumni.

New alumni wellness survey promotes mental health awareness

Fareen Dhuka and Ryan Chang
March 4, 2019
Mathur demonstrates the procedure for a strawberry DNA lab to her freshman class.

[Photo] Class Act: Biology teacher Neha Mathur

Megan Chang, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Students placing their phones in a collection box before class.

[Photo] Why students’ phones should be collected during class

Max Beard, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Contreras teaches Euclidean Geometry and AB Calculus.

[Photo] Class Act: Math teacher Rafael Contreras

Aatiqah Aziz and Ashley Yen
January 28, 2019
Al Amado, the founder of the non-profit organization Tony's Place, speaks at PRISM's first assembly on Dec. 11 about the importance of supporting homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

[Photo] PRISM hosts first assembly, promotes LGBTQ+ youth awareness

Ashley Yen and Gabrielle Solymosy
December 18, 2018
Evan Weinberger, who was diagnosed with ADHD, sets his wallet on fire to demonstrate his constant need for new events to take place. Weinberger was one of three panelists who spoke to parents about ADHD in adolescents.

Panelists teach SJS parents about ADHD in children

Fareen Dhuka, Online Section Editor
November 17, 2018
Psychologist Michele Borba spoke to parents on Oct. 16 about the importance of empathy and its effects on children's stress levels.

Visiting psychologist stresses importance of empathy, effects on mental health

Fareen Dhuka, Online Section Editor
November 15, 2018

Political clubs promote education, inclusivity among student body

Fareen Dhuka and Abigail Poag
November 5, 2018
Anthony Brandt, father of senior Lucian Bennett-Brandt, discussed his book about creativity at this year's Book Fair Assembly.

Visiting author undertakes research in human creativity

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Sophomores Gabrielle Solymosy and Leena Hanson helped the kids practice the songs for their performances.

Students volunteer at The River, help disabled perform

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
From left: juniors Shelby Jordan, Lauren Harpold and Gabriela Long sample different cheeses.

Cheese Club

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Athletes begin their race as spectators cheer them on.

Annual Special Olympics unites competitors, spectators, volunteers

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
The cast gathers after the first dress rehearsal.

“The Music Man” returns to SJS

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
From left: Leaders Caitlin Ellithorpe, Caroline Waller and Sydney Davidson created the Wellness Club as a response to the stressful academic environment and host a wide range of activities for members.

Wellness Club strives to alleviate stress, practice mindfulness

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018

Dr. Ann Friedman discusses mindfulness with students

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
Junior Clara Brotzen-Smith will compete in her fourth Junior Olympics in Memphis from Feb. 16-19.

Junior ready to fence in upcoming Junior Olympics

Fareen Dhuka and Leila Pulaski
February 7, 2018
Coach Ron Raper, senior Henry Philpott, freshman Cai Flowers and Diving Coach Gamal Jones celebrate the diving team's first place finish.

Diving duo wins gold

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
January 10, 2018
Students enjoy the improved internet as they work in the library.

Faster WiFi installed across campus

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
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