
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...

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”...

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![(from left to right) Nathaniel Hendrickson (‘31), Benjamin Hill (‘31), and Cameron Sibley (‘31) are all smiles as they pet Brady, Ben’s spotted dog, who was blessed. “[Brady] was very excited and happy to be there,” he said.](https://thebishopstower.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-13-at-8.45.50-AM-1200x899.png)
Golden retrievers tugged on their leashes, little cats peeked out of their carriers, and even some unique animals like snakes made an appearance as teachers, students, and parents gathered on the Quad and Terrace for one of Bishop’s most loved and treasured...

By the end of the week on Friday, campus usually slows to a sleepy hum as students gradually leave. But September 26th wasn’t just another Friday — it was Bish Bowl Friday, where the exhaustion of a whole week was exchanged for glitter, pride, and...

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,...

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,...

Every morning, Ethan Ben-Yehuda (‘28) had a front-row seat to his sister Tali Ben-Yehuda’s (‘25) evolving Spotify playlist. It started with Taylor Swift, shifted to Sabrina Carpenter and Phoebe Bridgers, and ended (somewhat confusingly, according...

“Ugh, there’s no food in the house!” Every teenager has definitely groaned those words aloud, standing in front of a fully stocked fridge. What to do? Most would skip the fresh produce and check the freezer for a frozen pizza. If your parents aren’t...


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...

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...
View the third episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022
View the second episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022
View the first episode of The Tower's first-ever broadcast show. NOTE: This episode was released in 2022
![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....

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...

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.”...