
Last year, 771,480 people were homeless in the United States, an unprecedented and record-high level. It stands as an ironic contradiction that in the U.S. — the wealthiest nation in the world — homelessness grew by 18.1% in 2024, one of the highest...

Snapchat is like a playground. Just as sharing monkey bars and swings provide the perfect tools to form new friendships, snap scores and streaks create the same type of setting — only now, the connections can be as fleeting and hasty as the messages...

The American people have spoken. In a choice between a party of political correctness and identity politics and a party that strays so far from these values, America sided with the latter. But 75 million people did not propel President-elect Donald...

Sydney Mafong, Guest Writer

On Friday, January 24th, the Bishop’s student section was flooded with white tutus, pom poms, and headbands, setting the competitive tone for the Bishop’s Boys Basketball game against longtime rivals: Francis Parker. Co-Captain, Jacob Tsai (‘25),...

The Bishop’s Girls’ Varsity Water Polo match against La Jolla high was more than just a game — it was a heartfelt celebration of the seniors Sydney Hagan, Kylie Nordan, and Madeline “Maddy” Lane who dedicated four years to the program. These...

On the week of January 27th, 2025, red lanterns lined the arches of the terrace, adding a festive splash of color to mark the start of another Lunar New Year celebration at Bishop’s. Throughout the week, students got to experience traditions from different...

Picture this. You’re sitting at breakfast on March 2nd, 2025, scrolling through your phone, as headlines about the Oscar winners from the night before pop up on your screen. That won Best Picture? What movie even is that? Unless you're a film critic,...

The chaos of the cumulative week finally passed. Phew. Bishop’s students can now breathe easy, ready to trade late-night cramming sessions for sunny beaches, snowy slopes, and everything in between after the stress and challenges. Tropical beaches....

When the citizens of the world scramble to make their long list of New Year’s resolutions, dictionaries all around the world are scrambling to compare and contrast the most prevalent words to crown it the ultimate prize— the “word of the year.”...


When the majority of Bishopians were cruising through ski slopes and relaxing in tropical weather during winter break, the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team stayed local. “We are in the gym working hard to prepare for CIF DII champions,” said...

“What do you think you would enjoy more: sitting on the sidelines of a hot soccer pitch on a sunny Saturday, or sitting on the deck of a yacht club in the shade of water?” asked Sailing Coach Dr. Anthony “Doc” Pelletier. Living in San Diego,...

The Bishop’s Community’s spirit was at an ultimate high on Saturday, November 16th, as the Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team battled La Jolla High in the CIF Open Division championships. With blankets wrapped around themselves, maroon on every piece...
View the third episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022
View the second episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022
View the first episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022



As many of you have heard, the United States is facing the tragic reality of gun violence. However, it wasn’t just one incident of gun violence that shocked us; it was multiple incidences of people dying of gun violence. These incidents include the...

As winter rolls around and holiday cheer fills the air, I among many other people look forward to the Starbucks Holiday menu, featuring new drinks and, of course, all of the returning fan-favorites. As soon as these drinks are released, the store is filled...

San Diego has grown to be quite the food hub over the past few years — restaurants continue to get creative with their dishes, there’s an abundance of new spots in Kearney Mesa, and quick takeout places keep popping up. So for this second-to-last...

It’s finally here. The moment none of us have been waiting for — the last edition of Syd’s Suggestions. Over these past two years, together, we’ve discovered the best food in just about every category, right here, in sunny San Diego. Tacos, croissants,...

Dumplings are arguably one of the food groups that people all across the globe associate the most with Chinese cuisine. Enjoy these recommendations for when your next dumpling craving rushes over, but you don’t have time to wait three hours outside...