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A protester stands outside the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Headquarters holding a sign that reads “Save the Civil Service, Save the USA.”
The High Cost of Efficiency
Michelle Wang, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

This isn’t the first time a president has tried to clear out the government.  Back in 1947, President Harry Truman was determined to root out communism through his Loyalty Program, which prompted a “2,700 dismissals and 12,000 resignations”...

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President Trump appears more empowered in his second term. Overcoming two assassination attempts — one by just a few inches — he has expressed his belief that God saved him so he could become president again.
Trump’s Authoritarian America
Ben Brown, Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2025

“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”  Since our country’s founding, every president...

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Formulating a U.S. History research paper thesis in former History Teacher Mr. John Nagler’s class took multiple iterations and brainstorming sessions. Timed writing does not allow this process.
Trust the Process
Summer Hu, Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2025

Writer’s block. It’s my academic nemesis. When I experience the block while writing an essay or research paper, I flounder in a limbo between thoughts and words on a page. Yet, breaking through that wall triumphs over any frustration.  This year,...

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 Smiling ear to ear in “pretty much [their] favorite city,” Dr. Clark and her husband Chris stand in front of a typical but no less breathtaking frame of Amsterdam.
Dr. Clark Finishes Her Bishop’s Chapter
Yina Shate, Content Editor • May 13, 2025

One crisp January morning in 2020, English Department Chair Dr. Anna Clark read Shakespeare’s Macbeth to her tenth grade class in a white tent outside the sixth grade area. That memorable day stuck with her.  That day was during a “weird” year,...

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Mrs. Mattox formed close relationships with many students during her time at Bishop’s, including Samuel Gonzalez (‘14). Sam graduated from UC Riverside in 2022 and is now working on his master's degree.
Heart of the Learning Center, Mrs. Mattox Retires
Isabelle Banaie, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

If you’ve ever walked into the Learning Center feeling overwhelmed, chances are you walked out calmer, largely thanks to the work of Academic Support Coordinator Mrs. Jane Mattox. With the supportive environment she fosters, her constant encouragement,...

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Director of College Counseling Ms. Wendy Chang worked for the first time as a high school counselor in New York, and she has since worked in Houston, South Africa, and San Diego.
One More Bishop’s Graduate: Ms. Chang
Nora Bitar and Ben Brown May 13, 2025

“I always have a good day when I can actually sit down and have a one-on-one with a student,” Director of College Counseling Ms. Wendy Chang said, reflecting on her favorite part of working at Bishop’s.  Any time a student steps foot into Ms....

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Homework can often feel overwhelming for students, leading them to turn to social media, decreasing their attention spans.
Brain-Breaking Off the Internet
Maggie Hu, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Faced with an intimidating amount of homework after a long day, students decide to retreat back into their favorite comfort apps. While repeating phrases like “It’s just a brain break,” or “It’ll only be a couple of videos and then no more,”...

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The rise of brain rot, or the supposed mental decline from new slangs and brainless online content, is reflected in the added entries of the dictionary. In 2024, more than 1,700 words were added to Dictionary.com, including “mid,” “bussin’,” and “bed rotting.”
What the Sigma! Brain Rot Culture at Bishop’s
Ivy Yang, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Rizz. Demure. Sigma. Fe!n. Ohio.  There are hundreds of new slang phrases such as these. Behind each phrase is a meaning that only the younger generations fully understand. They are the signatures of the Generations Z (1995-2009) and Alpha (2010-2025)...

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Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Zach Bryan are all current country hot-shots that listeners and Bishop’s students alike are enthralled by.
Country’s Cool Again
Yina Shate, Content Editor • April 10, 2025

“You either love it or you hate it.” That’s how Adelaide Kessler (‘25) sums up country music’s polarizing effect. She recalled Strength and Conditioning Coach Charlie Johnson’s “Western Wednesday” tradition, where country tunes fill the...

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The Girls’ Lacrosse Team captains (Natalie Marvin (‘25), Alex Pfister (‘25), Laine Jeffery (‘25), and Kendall Kearney (‘25)) lead the cheer before their victory against Canyon Crest Academy.
Spring into Leadership: Meet Bishop’s Spring Sports Captains
Stevie Turquand, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

It only means one thing when you see softballs soaring through the air on Hunte Field, hear lacrosse balls hitting the back of nets, and spot splashes as swimmers dive into the pool: spring sports season is back at Bishop’s!  Captains in each sport...

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Maya Mahone (‘28) made both her free throws, making the score 56-49, Bishop’s, in the fourth quarter with just under four minutes left on the clock.
Girls’ Basketball Wrap Up Season With Unforgettable Valor in Semifinal Game Against Montgomery Aztecs
Maggie Hu, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

Tweeeeeet! The referee’s whistle blows as Ayla Johnson (‘26) catches the ball and walks over to the free throw line. There are less than eight seconds left in the fourth, and final, quarter. The score is 62 (Bishop’s) to 55 (Montgomery), and now...

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“I [look forward to] the adrenaline of just competing with your friends and playing a sport that I’ve loved for so many years,” Sydney Mafong (‘26) said. “It’s just unmatched.” The Softball team celebrates a victorious moment in the game against San Diego High School on March 15th during the Torrey Invitational, which Coach Joe “Joey” Moreno called the “first real test of the season” in a Locker Room email and won 10-3.
Candy, Chicken, and Camaraderie: The Recipe for Unity
Ivy Yang, Staff Writer • April 6, 2025

Don’t let the TikTok dances before practice fool you — the Bishop’s Softball team is a serious competitor. Even if they warm up to “22” by Taylor Swift.  On Hunte Fields every afternoon, the team starts with stretches, jokes and the occasional...

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The Two-Knights Show (Season 1, EP. 3)
Summer Hu and Ben Brown November 3, 2023

View the third episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022

The Two-Knights Show (Season 1, EP. 2)
Summer Hu and Ben Brown November 3, 2023

View the second episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022

The Two-Knights Show (Season 1, EP. 1)
Summer Hu and Ben Brown November 3, 2023

View the first episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022

Mariluz Cook is a sports
broadcaster for the San
Diego Padres.
Fresh Vibes in the Booth: Mariluz Cook Brings Heart to Padres Broadcasts
Sydney Mafong, Guest Writer • February 19, 2025

After a thrilling 2-1 walkoff win over the Dodgers, Luis Arraez stood outside the Padres’ dugout. He was waiting for an interview with Mariluz Cook, the newest addition to the Padres broadcasting team, about his electric game-winning hit at Petco Park....

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International Mother Language Day 2024 Video
Eliana Leff ('26), Guest Writer • March 11, 2024

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The Three Little Pigs and the Wolf
Haolin Luo, Guest Writer • May 25, 2023

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Stand Your Ground Laws: What You Need to Know
Seth Pintar, Guest Writer • May 10, 2023

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...

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XOXO, Your Closet Critic
XOXO, Your Closet Critic
Lisa Pan, Graphics Editor • April 9, 2025

Fashion: a staple of Bishop’s life. So much of our day is filled with, “Oh, I love your shoes!” and “Oh, I love your sweatshirt!” We have a literal policy about clothes here. And amongst the student body, people all have their various ways to...

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XOXO, Your Closet Critic
XOXO, Your Closet Critic
Lisa Pan, Graphics Editor • April 9, 2025

There’s nothing a fashion enthusiast enjoys more than a spoonful of controversy in her morning coffee, especially when it’s about the most necessary clothing item of all: bottoms. Walking around the halls at Bishop’s, you’ll find all kinds of...

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These words, hand-picked by Tower members reflect the colloquial language of not just Bishopians in 2024, but of Gen-Z.
The Tower Picks: Word of the Year
Yina Shate, Content Editor • January 20, 2025

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.”...

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Starbucks’ new Cran-merry refreshers (far left), Peppermint Mochas, Caramel Brulée Lattes, and Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Lattes help people get into the holiday spirit!
A Taste of the Holidays!
Coco Kuehn, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

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...

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