“When I win, I will immediately bring [egg] prices down, starting on day one!" — Leading up to last November’s presidential election, Donald Trump’s campaign promise echoed through Mar-a-Lago and the nation as a whole. Running on a campaign of...
Last year, 771,480 people were homeless in the United States, an unprecedented and record-high level. It stands as an ironic contradiction that in the U.S. — the wealthiest nation in the world — homelessness grew by 18.1% in 2024, one of the highest...
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...
“There was a super volcano that erupted in Alaska, which caused tsunamis, and also the sun to be blocked out. It was like a super tsunami that went all over the place,” Bishop’s Junior Model United Nations Club member Valerie Combs (‘30) described. This...
On March 14, harmonies of the Princeton Tiger Tones, an esteemed all-mens college a capella group, echoed through the Saint Mary’s Chapel as The Bishop’s School welcomed the renowned group for an unforgettable campus visit and performance. This performance...
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...
“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...
Trump this, Trump that. He’s everywhere from the front pages of newspapers to casual conservations. From immigration to climate change to education, President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been anything but quiet. News outlets cling...
In 2025, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Princeton University as the #1 National University in the U.S., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as #15, and Rice University as #18. In the same year, Niche College Rankings ranked Massachusetts...
![“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.](https://thebishopstower.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-03-17-at-21.49.22-1200x1016.png)
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...
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....
On Friday, January 24th, the Bishop’s student section was flooded with white tutus, pom poms, and headbands, setting the competitive tone for the Bishop’s Boys Basketball game against longtime rivals: Francis Parker. Co-Captain, Jacob Tsai (‘25),...
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...
