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Exclude Access Too Explicit for the Young Brains of Bishop’s
Alex Ozarski , Guest Writer • March 21, 2023

A Note From the Editors: In January, students in Ms. Amy Allen’s Banned Books class composed a series of Op-Eds in response to the controversy surrounding Maia Kobabe’s graphic novel Gender Queer. Since then, the library has changed its policy regarding...

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Managing a Misdirected Memoir: Why Gender Queer Is Far Too Mature for Its Audience
Oliver Price, Guest Writer • March 21, 2023

In a world where America’s youth can access any information they want online, targeting and corrupting impressionable minds is easier than ever. So why should we promote it here at Bishop’s? Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer: A Memoir was the most banned...

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The Queer-azy Silencing of Gender Queer
Luke Ball, Guest Writer • March 20, 2023

In January, students in Ms. Amy Allen’s Banned Books class composed a series of Op-Eds in response to the controversy surrounding Maia Kobabe’s graphic novel Gender Queer. Since then, the library has changed its policy regarding mature graphic novels....

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The Tower is proud to present Ep. 1 of The Two-Knight(s) Show! Catch up on life on campus and other hot topics. Click the link below to watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YkcFSE-WOo&t=3s

ISSUE 1 IS OUT NOW!!! Click the link below to read more. Welcome back Knights!
https://issuu.com/thebishopstower/docs/issue_01_final_issuu

Last week was full of sports for our Knights! Despite the academic quarter ending, the Knights played hard in golf, tennis, field hockey, football, cross country, and water polo. Pictured: The Girls' Varsity Volleyball team won 3-2 on 10/10 against La Jolla Country Day School.

Students, faculty, alumni, and families gathered on Friday August 27 to celebrate Bishbowl at the Gene Edwards Stadium. Pictured is the Bishop's Knight Schuyler Capita ('21) cheering during the Varsity Football game against Francis Parker School. Go Knights! ❤️💛

Outside the Chair of Physical Education and Health Coach Meghan Carr’s room is a live bracket for both the Men’s and Women’s 2023 March Madness Tournament.
March [Madness] or [Magic]
David Lai, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023

With 3.3 seconds left in overtime (OT), Gonzaga’s freshman guard Jalen Suggs takes three dribbles, as the time hits zero, he releases the ball from almost halfcourt and bangs in a three. The three-pointer sealed the deal for Gonzaga as they beat the...

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In addition to Good Riddance, Abrams’s backlog includes a six song EP from 2020 called minor, and This Is What It Feels Like a twelve song EP from 2021.
An Emotional Debut: Good Riddance Album Review
Nora Bitar, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

“This album means the most to me for a million different strange and complicated and delicate reasons,” said singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams on her debut album, Good Riddance, which she shared with the world on February 24th, 2023. The daughter...

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In a matter of weeks, Alix Earle gained a following of millions by posting simple beauty and lifestyle videos.
The Ticking Clock of TikTok Fame
Isadora Blatt, Graphics Editor • February 2, 2023

One thing is for certain: Alix Earle has the “it” factor. But how exactly is the University of Miami senior and viral influencer so popular? Earle regularly posts beauty content such as “GRWM” (Get Ready With Me) videos, where she casually...

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Starting with the class of ‘25, juniors will have the option to take American Literature or apply for Honors American Literature, as opposed to the electives that have been offered in previous years.
Breaking Down the English Curriculum Changes
Lucy Marek, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023

The announcement came on February 16 in the form of an email: the English curriculum for rising juniors and seniors would be changed for the 2023-2024 school year. Rather than having the option to take electives junior year, students of the class of ‘25...

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Teachers took students phones so they could engage with the exhibits. Students filled out a booklet and wrote a reflection.
9th Grade Visits Holocaust Museum LA
Emeraude Westlake, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

For the first time since 2019, 9th graders visited the Holocaust Museum LA on February 28. As part of the Modern World History curriculum, students learned from exhibits and listen to survivors’ stories. Ariadne Georgiou (‘26) said, “It really put...

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Students use milkbreak to get a snack or even to supplement breakfast. The snack bar’s lines are often the most crowded, showing that morning snacks are in high demand.
Not Breaking for Breakfast
Summer Hu, Story Editor • March 3, 2023

Do you like your eggs sunny-side up?Or scrambled with a little bit of runnyness? Maybe you don’t even get to think about that. Maybe you don’t eat anything — let alone eggs — in the morning. Breakfast is known as the most important meal of...

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OUR PICKS
The World Baseball Classic was founded in 2006 
with the goals of expanding baseball across the globe. The next World Baseball Classic is scheduled for 2026.
Play Ball!
Sydney Chan, Story Editor • March 23, 2023

Twenty teams. Stacked rosters. One goal: win the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and earn the title of national team world champions. A fairly new international baseball tournament, the World Baseball Classic was founded in 2006. According to MLB, Major...

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Field hockey player Lily Gover (‘24) wears her lucky Union Jack HocSocx (under-shin guard covers) beneath her socks in every game, a superstition she’s maintained for three high school seasons.
Sporting Superstitions
Sydney Chan, Story Editor • February 28, 2023

Michael Jordan wore his University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC) practice shorts under his Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association (NBA) uniform shorts for every professional basketball game he played during his career; Serena Williams always...

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(From Left-to-Right Co-Captains of the varsity Field Hockey Team Kate Peterson (23), Erika Pfister (23).  Novalyne Petrikeis (23)) are three examples of the qualities of a captain — kind, tendacious, and  a deep love for the game.
Characteristics of Captains
Leila Feldman, Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2023

During my freshman year field hockey season, I was quickly introduced to two blond girls — Piper Holthus (‘21) and Maggie Keefe (‘21) — who claimed to be my captains, yet, I had never met these girls. By the end of the season, I understood why...

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Top 10 Misconceptions of COVID-19
Top 10 Misconceptions of COVID-19
Crystal Li, Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2020

1. The Coronavirus is extremely deadly. COVID-19 is only deadly for a meager portion of people. The World Health Organization (WHO) explains: “Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every...

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Student Club Creates Digital Project
Student Club Creates Digital Project
Amy Carlyle, Editor-in-Chief • April 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up life so substantially that everyone has to get a little creative in redefining their normal. Ursula Hardianto (‘21), President of the Healing Arts Club, organized a digital project to inspire the Bishop’s community...

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Bishops utilized popular video sharing platform TikTok to send important reminders to students.
Athletics Alterations
Lucie Edwards, Graphics Editor - Print • April 16, 2020

With the Bishop’s campus closed due to coronavirus, or COVID-19, academic, social and artistic aspects of student life have been altered. Classes that have hands-on components have been struck particularly hard, as the vast majority of students do not...

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Graphic Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Flattening the Curve refers to the idea that if COVID-19 cases are spread out over a longer period of time, hospital capacities will not be overwhelmed and unnecessary deaths will be avoided.
Stay at Home, Save Lives
Kasie Leung, Staff Writer • April 16, 2020

The other day, while I was happily scrolling through my Instagram feed, in a desperate bid to avoid doing my homework, I stumbled upon a post of some of my friends hanging out captioned, “social distancing who?” Very cute. So quirky. Unfortunately,...

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The Nutella Nuts French Toast from Sugar and Scribe paired with sliced strawberries and a light vanilla bean whipped cream is a delicious sweet brunch option.
Sydney’s Suggestions: Brunch in San Diego
Sydney Chan, Story Editor • February 28, 2023

When I was younger, breakfast was my least favorite meal of the day. But as I’ve gotten older, my opinion on breakfast has changed dramatically. It’s hard to be able to enjoy a good breakfast on most days, as we hurry out of bed and rush out the door...

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The pieces of mango and smooth texture of the mango smoothie from Happy Lemon make it, quite literally, happiness in a cup. Pictured beside the smoothie is a strawberry black tea with lychee jelly and boba, another great choice.
Sydney's Suggestions: Boba in San Diego
Sydney Chan, Story Editor • December 21, 2022

It’s no secret that boba has grown in popularity over the last few years. Last year, during the annual Lunar New Year celebration, members of the Bishop’s community enjoyed a boba tea with their Asian lunch; and it’s now common to see students with...

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The thick noodles, thinly sliced beef, and tons of onions and chili oil at Pho La Jolla make for a savory dish that warms you up in seconds.
Sydney’s Suggestions: Soup in San Diego
Sydney Chan, Story Editor • November 17, 2022

It’s getting chilly in San Diego! For you crazies who think that November means Christmas time, sure, the crisp air can mean that it’s time for the holidays. But for me, it means it’s time for some heart-warming soups (because Thanksgiving still...

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Literature with Leila
Literature with Leila
Leila Feldman, Editor-in-Chief • November 14, 2022

Miss me? I missed you! Hello, reader, I am back for Literature with Leila. I bring you six wonderful books from a variety of genres. Something for everyone! Hurrah! Reminders of Him By Colleen Hoover — You all know that this wouldn’t be a Literature...

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