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,...
In the bustle of a busy afternoon on campus, an alcove of reflection, fun, and education engulfed the school cafeteria. Bishop’s parents, teachers, and students gathered around tables filled with matzah, grape juice, maror (bitter herbs), and much more,...
You’ve seen copies of The Tower around campus, you’ve gotten the weekly newsletters, and you’ve received the interview requests — but do you know what the process is to actually pitch, research, write, edit, and eventually publish an article?...
The Bishops School burst into color through the celebration of spirit week leading up to spring break. Spirit week brought the campus together through creativity, enthusiasm, and school pride. Each day featured a unique theme inspired by popular musicals,...
“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...
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...
![“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....
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...
