It was sunny at Utah Valley University, minutes before disaster unfolded. Turning Point USA Founder, conservative political activist, and media personality Charlie Kirk spoke in front of approximately 3,000 people at the first public outdoor event to...
Warning: this review contains major spoilers for all three seasons! Bang. A figure in a green tracksuit falls to the dirt and their player number rings hollow in the air. Numbers. That’s all these people are to the rich VIPs, who watch...
“Journalism is a dying industry.” Sometimes, I hear this cynical phrase echo at the back of my mind. As someone who has been committed to the journalism craft for four years, I get nervous whenever I get excited about journalism. I wonder, Will...
Cumulatives scream “stress” to most Bishop’s students. On November 22, 2024, students received an email detailing a change made “to support student learning and well-being” during testing from Assistant Head of School for Adolescent Learning...
The sun cast a warm golden light over the Bishop’s terrace as upbeat Latin music filled the air. Students gathered, their excitement blending with the beat of the salsa and bachata music. As more people arrived on the terrace, shoes began to tap against...
When Jerry Li (‘28) first landed in Irvine, California, last year, his original impression of California was “cowboys and deserts.” Coming from Shanghai, China, he was surprised by the lack of pedestrians to complement the tall buildings and the...
Walking onto campus in the early morning La Jolla mist, you’re likely to see students holding their daily caffeine boost in their hands. It doesn’t stop at cups of hot espressos or cappuccinos: students carry iced vanilla or lavender lattes; Monsters,...
In the heart of La Jolla, just mere seconds from the beach, a line of people fill the sidewalk. On any sunny day, driving by, you might wonder what they are waiting for. But then, you finally see the people leaving a café with beautiful drinks, pastries,...
The Rohr Terrace was transformed into a world tour by this year’s Global Potluck. Upon entering, students were greeted by the irresistible aromas of spices, sauces, and sweets mingling. Savory chow mein, chewy tteokbokki, Chinese scallion pancakes,...
After the team’s hardest run of the week, 40 cross country runners sit scattered beneath the shade of the towering tree on the quad — some stretching, others drinking chocolate milk or Liquid I.V., and the majority chatting with friends. The moment...
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...
![Leia (‘30) and Sara Park (‘32) ended their combative performance with a yell known as a kiyap. Leia explained with a proud smile, “I realized this when I was little, but not many people see taekwondo every day. For me, it’s a daily occurrence, so it feels very normal…when I do [a performance] in public, everyone’s like ‘Wow, that’s really cool’. So it always reminds me how this isn’t a normal thing in other people’s lives and I think it’s really cool that I can share that.”](https://thebishopstower.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-2.07.47-PM.png)
Menstrual products, elevators, and tofu in the lunch line. These might not be the first things you think of when we talk about diversity. Now more than ever, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) is under scrutiny, with some questioning...
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....
Everyone’s been sipping, inhaling, and living for pumpkins since August, even if fall only officially began on September 22nd. Can you blame these people? Whiffs of warm cinnamon, dancing red leaves (which we don’t have in California because we’re...
The summer season has ended and this fashion snob has spent the last few days saying teary goodbyes to her summer wardrobe. Summer tanks turn to polyester polos, linen skirts turn to khaki, and cute beach totes turn to… backpacks. If there were ever...
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...
