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Pitctured are Bitmojis, a feature Snapchat users can personalize to themselves, essentially gamifying the app. From left to right, these are the Bitmojis of Sophie Arrowsmith ('26), Stevie Turquand ('26), Brandon Agbayani ('26), and Duje Lulic.
Snap Out of It!
Yina Shate, Content Editor • November 22, 2024

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...

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For years, Democrats have embraced political correctness and cancel culture, while President-elect Donald Trump fought against it. On November 5th, the American people sided with Trump. “Democrats spend way too much time trying not to offend anyone,” wrote Maureen Dowd, a columnist for The New York Times, after the election. “Donald Trump played to the irritation of many Americans disgusted at being regarded as insensitive for talking the way they’d always talked.”
Democrats Embraced Identity Politics. It Cost Them the Election.
Ben Brown, Editor-in-Chief • November 16, 2024

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...

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Autism is a lot more complicated than many expect. Symptoms vary because each autistic person’s brain is different, and thus, it is measured on a spectrum instead of a linear scale.
What You Need to Know About Your Peers with Autism
Lisa Pan, Graphics Editor • August 30, 2024

I remember the day my autistic brother ran out of our house when my parents and I were away. It was his first time being home alone and he had wandered off into one of our neighbors’ backyards. He had the police called on him and my parents dropped...

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MEDIA
The quad was transformed into a lively gathering space, filled with tables where grandparents and their grandchildren shared stories and laughter. Parent volunteers bustled around, serving dishes such as mashed potatoes and roasted cauliflower; it was these volunteers who ensured everyone felt at home in this heartwarming celebration.
Grand Times, Full Hearts: Celebrating Grandparents’ Day
Michelle Wang and Ivy Yang December 16, 2024

Pair by pair, grandparents walked across the green to the empty tables adorned with flowers, cutlery, and vibrant tablecloths. As students filed out of their classes, they soon joined their families for this year’s Grandparent’s Day on November...

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Books Without Borders, (Libros Sin Fronteras), held a family literacy clinic at the Malcolm X library, a Public library in San Diego, California. Founder Sydney Mafong (‘26) read The Wild Robot to the kids. They also watched the movie trailer and made crafts. Afterwards, Sydney gave families books to take home, and parents were taught how to best support their kids’ literacy journeys. Sydney explained, “family clinics help break the intergenerational low-literacy cycle, because very often parents themselves don’t know how to support their kids in reading.”
Sydney Mafong’s Books Without Borders Breaks Barriers to Literacy
Melanie Yau, Online Editor • December 16, 2024

“Books always felt like an escape into different worlds where my imagination could run wild,” Sydney Mafong (‘26) said. As a young girl, the Carmel Valley Library was Sydney’s second home, and her love for reading inspired her to organize a book...

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Daniel Guo (‘27) sailed for the Bishop’s team last year, but this year he made the difficult decision to sail the ILCA 6, which is a different boat than what the Bishop’s sailing team uses.
Bishop’s Sailing Team Harnesses The Winds
Melanie Yau, Online Editor • December 13, 2024

“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,...

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In the romance section of La Jolla’s local bookstore, Warwicks, nine titles by Colleen Hoover are featured. This includes one of her more recent books, “It Starts With Us,” a prequel to her most popular novel, “It Ends With Us.”
BookTok: Page Turners or Brainrotters?
Nora Bitar, Managing Editor • December 16, 2024

Can you guess the book that sold the most copies in the U.S. last year? It wasn’t The Bible, it wasn’t Harry Potter, it wasn’t Dune. It was the 2016 romance novel It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, selling over 1 million copies in 2023. Hoover’s...

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Balancing social and academic lives is already challenging, but FoMO exacerbates the issue by influencing students’ mindsets after they’ve already made their decisions. Abigail Wei (‘26) explains, “I sometimes find myself second-guessing whether I made the right choice, especially when I see others having fun or achieving something I didn’t prioritize.”
FoMO: When Missing Out Means Falling Behind
Melanie Yau, Online Editor • December 12, 2024

It’s Friday night, and a long awaited weekend stretches out before you. The group chat buzzes with texts asking to hangout, and, as your friends are deciding where to go, one thought lingers in the back of your mind: Monday’s math test.  A debate...

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The sun was up at 6:02 a.m. on November 14.
Clock Shock!
Stevie Turquand, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

On November 3, 2024, we all got an extra hour of sleep. For some students, this may seem to be something great — a gift! However, daylight savings also hit students hard: sluggish nights, disruptions to sports, and difficulty adapting. The after...

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Varsity Girl Field Hockey Players posed with their Open Division Champion’s banner and trophy. From left to right: Lydia McDonald (‘28), Adelaide Kessler (‘25), Laine Jeffery (‘25), Alex Pfister (‘25), Cece Jeffery (‘27), Audrey Donnelly (‘26), Ryann Halsey (‘28), Kamaili Lei Lasua (‘27), Kate Watkins (‘28), Emerson Davis (‘28), Coach Claire Mittermiller, (second row:) Riley Ross (‘26), Kali Mahone (‘26), Lola Conway (‘28), Claire Stallings (‘26), Gabby Gaspar (‘25),Laiyina Shate (‘26), Natalie Marvin (‘25), Sabrina Feldman (‘26), Isabelle Torralba (‘26), Brooke Willoughby (‘28), Mika Black, Head Coach Paula Conway, and Coach Meghan Carr.
The Bishop’s Girls Field Hockey Team Secures First CIF Open Division Championship
Isabelle Banaie, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

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...

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After attracting a full stadium, Dungeon member Laine Jeffery (‘25) and ASB Spirit Representative Kendall Kearney (‘25) take on the megaphone at Bish Bowl, one of the many props they have begun to bring to this year’s games.
Bring Out the Dungeon
Isabelle Banaie, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

It was a cool November evening at the La Jolla High field. The wind was blowing, the temperature had dropped to below 50°, and the rain was pouring all over Bishop's crowd watching their football team play Sante Fe Christian. But that didn’t stop the...

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Manchester United (right), currently have seven injured players, over double the count of Real Betis (left), who have three.
Soccer’s Injury Epidemic
Brian Kim, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Kevin de Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Cristian Romero, Federico Chiesa, and Bukayo Saka, are all top-level soccer players — and are all injured.  These are just a few out of the 90 currently injured players in the English Premier League (EPL) alone. According...

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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

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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fly high
Kayley Xu, Guest Writer • May 7, 2023

“Icarus, flying high because of his youthful recklessness, fell into the sea because the wax that fastened the feathers together melted from the sun.” (Daedalus, Siculus)    Perhaps the story of Icarus  should not dissuade us from  flying...

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The Premium Bosom Boiled in Various Herbs (upper right hand corner) from Yuk Dae Jang is everything you could ever want in a dish — the pork is tender, the lettuce wrap gives it a nice crunch, and the seasoned spicy radish and pickled sour plums take it to another level. The Prime Beef Bulgogi with Glass Noodle (upper left) is a classic and is a great option for those who want something delicious and reliable.
Sydney’s Suggestions: (Kinda) New Kids on the Block
Sydney Chan, Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2024

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...

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This Manhattan food truck is home to one of the best street eats on the planet — a combo platter with some crispy fries from The Halal Guys. The perfect midnight meal, it’s satisfying, fresh, and insanely flavorful. It’s what food-cravings are made of. Although this is a photo from their original location on W. 53rd in NYC, The Halal Guys has seriously expanded their franchise, including a couple locations in Irvine, CA.
Sydney’s Suggestions: SoCal All-Stars
Sydney Chan, Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2024

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,...

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These are my absolute favorite steamed buns from Sunny Dumpling House — chive and egg. They are literal perfection packed into a fluffy cloud. To dip, I have vinegar with a sprinkle of sugar, sesame oil, a drop of soy sauce, and a ton of chili oil. Bliss.
Sydney’s Suggestions: Best Dumpling Houses in San Diego
Sydney Chan, Editor-in-Chief • March 6, 2024

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...

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On February 28, 2024, the first episode of the 46th season of "Survivor" will be released on CBS.
Tuning In to Season 2: Returning TV Shows in 2024
Lucy Marek, Lead Content Editor • February 9, 2024

From sitcoms to psychological thrillers to reality TV, 2024 will bring us plenty more of the shows we’ve come to love. But with so many options these days, it can be hard to know where to start — here are five great shows to look forward to in the...

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