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”...
“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...
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,...
Why do freshmen read a book about a man-turned-bug? Since when was The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn summer reading for Honors American Lit? Which Shakespeare play or poem are we reading this year? It might seem like Bishop’s English teachers write...
For more than three decades, bus driver June Henderson has been a steady presence at the Bishop’s School – someone students saw first thing in the morning and again when heading home after a long day. Over her 31 years of service as a bus driver,...
“I know of so many kids who spent hours a day working on hitting notes just right, or saying words as crisp as can be,” said Dashiell Flaig (‘27), describing the intense preparation behind this year’s spring choir concert. Held on April 17th,...
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,”...
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)...
“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...
On a night filled with cheers, tears, and unforgettable moments, the Bishop’s Girls’ Lacrosse team honored their seven seniors in a heartfelt senior night that celebrated more than just the end of a season –– it marked the culmination of years...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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.”...
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...
