Political polarization would result in the “ruins of public liberty,” Former President George Washington wrote in his “Farewell Address.” Although his speech was never publicly delivered, the Address first appeared on September 19, 1796, in the...

Knit leg warmers layered over pink tights, wrap skirts paired with bodysuits, slick back buns with gel — and don’t forget the ballet flats in pastel pink, purple, and blue with chunky leg warmers. These fashion trends have recently surfaced in streetwear...

Red, white, and blue. Stars and stripes. American democracy and freedom. Our nation has golden ideals, but sees political turmoil everyday. From corrupt leaders to political violence, perhaps the fragility in our nation lies in the United States’ foundation...

There was no reason for me to know that March 17, 2023, marked the start of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. I didn’t have tickets and neither did any of my friends; so why were there several text threads dedicated to discussing highlights of the night,...

From Taylor Swift to Harry Styles to Beyoncé, it’s impossible to talk about modern concerts without discussing $2,000 resale tickets, the monolithic Ticketmaster, and the miscellaneous projectiles hucked at the stage.  Social media, a ticket-buying...

Fandoms clash in internet battles using words and emojis as weapons in comment sections and subreddits. Since the dawn of the social media age, fandoms have quickly risen; Harry Potter’s fans “Potterheads,” Bangtan Boys’ (BTS) fans “Army,”...

It’s hard to imagine Bishop’s today without Mr. David Thompson, Jr. and his passion for helping those around him. Nestled in the student center, his office has become many students’ destination of choice for reliable conversation and unrivaled...

“Oh yeah, this is home,” Director of Kitchen Services Ms. Sara Sweet said, remembering when she first stepped foot onto Bishop’s campus in 1983. With her background in nutrition and public health, Ms. Sweet has served as the key ingredient in Bishops’...

“Om Swastyastu, ” (a Balinese greeting and prayer for the receiving person to always be blessed by the gods) we all recited back to our Bali Institute guides to begin orientation on the first night. While all 22 of us students may not have known it...

The long-awaited annual faculty vs. students basketball game will occur on May 10th during enrichment. Last year, the teachers won during the regulation period, but fell to the students in overtime when the crowd chanted for an extension. There’s still...

“I'm invincible, I win every single game…I'm unstoppable today” are just some of the lyrics to the song “Unstoppable” by Sia. Coincidentally, they describe The Bishop’s School’s Varsity Tennis Team, unstoppable as they went into California...

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...

“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...

I sing a song of              and                In the white on white on white I dip my fingers  into the                  thin like spiderwebs that  wrap your face as a lover’s ring finger might       As...

For a while there, hydro flask was the way to go — it kept drinks cold for hours, came in many colors, and was easy to carry. However, the Stanley has a few traits that the hydro flask doesn’t — a handle, the ability to fit in the cup holder, and...

In just a few days, most upperclassmen will undergo two of the best weeks of their life: the AP Weeks! (Sarcasm through the pain? I think yes.) For a lot of us, these two weeks are the ones we’ve been dreading, mainly because we know what to expect....

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...

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...