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Allie Vasquez

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Devastation sweeps Australia

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Devastation sweeps Australia

The continent of Australia is currently being ravaged by the deadliest and worst wildfires in a decade, with huge swaths of forest destroyed since the fire season started in late July. Primarily affecting homes in New South Wales, the fires have destroyed over 1,500 homes in Australia and burned

By Allie Vasquez Jan 10, 2020
Eight criminally underrated Christmas movies 

Lifestyle

Eight criminally underrated Christmas movies 

We all know the Christmas classics: Rudolph, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, and Home Alone. But what if I told you this year you could escape the clutches of those same movies you watch every year for something new, exciting, and while probably a little out there, still worth every

By Allie Vasquez Dec 19, 2019
Best of the Decade: Celebrity Scandals

Lifestyle

Best of the Decade: Celebrity Scandals

The 2010s have been fraught with celebrity scandals, and because of the rapid increase in technology and connectedness through social media, anyone can know what Kanye West is doing in a matter of seconds. Some might say it’s a curse, others a blessing, but we’re not here to

By Allie Vasquez Dec 19, 2019
Opinion: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was an outdated, misogynistic tradition that deserved to be canceled

Opinion: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was an outdated, misogynistic tradition that deserved to be canceled

The Victoria Secret Fashion Show was a long-standing tradition in the entertainment and fashion worlds – all the best models, performers, designers, and press came to see or participate in the world-famous show. The premise was to show off (supposedly to women) Victoria’s Secret’s new lines of undergarments, but

By Allie Vasquez Dec 17, 2019
Halloween 2019

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Halloween 2019

With Halloween just passed, it’s always fun to find the most ridiculous, outrageous, or funny costumes. The SJC students bring it every year without fail, and this Halloween was no different. From Barnacle Boy and Mermaid Man to a blowup alien, this year’s costumes were sure to entertain

By Allie Vasquez Nov 8, 2019
Editorial: We need more spirit

Morning News

Editorial: We need more spirit

Every year, when spirit week rolls around, there always seems to be a distinct lack of spirit in the air. Maybe it’s the weather, or the fact that for the past few years St. John’s football has crushed the competition at the Homecoming game. Or maybe there aren’

By Allie Vasquez Oct 30, 2019
Six things to do in DC this summer

Lifestyle

Six things to do in DC this summer

Summer is coming up fast, and that means sun, sand, and way too much free time. If you live in the DC area, you probably already know how easy it is to find something to do on any given day. From festivals to parades to museums, DC has it all.

By Allie Vasquez May 31, 2019
Reviewing AP exams

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Reviewing AP exams

Allie Vasquez ’21 talks to St. John’s students about the different AP exams they took this year.

By Allie Vasquez May 29, 2019
Girls' lax looks to come back strong in 2020

Morning News

Girls' lax looks to come back strong in 2020

The record doesn’t always tell the story of a season. Led by Coach Corey Kelly, the girls’ varsity lacrosse team had a competitive 2019 season. Though they had a 4-10 record, they had a lot of heart and drive to compete and finished the season strong. Additionally, some seniors

By Allie Vasquez May 24, 2019
Cadet Spotlight: Jessica Witt shares what it's like to be a figure skater

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Cadet Spotlight: Jessica Witt shares what it's like to be a figure skater

While St. John’s offers a wide variety of sports, from crew to lacrosse to rugby, one sport it doesn’t offer is figure skating. This sport has been rising in popularity over the years, and if you’ve ever been to an ice rink, you can surely relate to

By Allie Vasquez May 17, 2019
Marvelous Wonderettes opens this week

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Marvelous Wonderettes opens this week

From April 4-6, St. John’s Theatre is putting on a production of The Marvelous Wonderettes. It features a cast of 14 SJC students and is directed by Mr. Emerson, St. John’s theater director The musical is about four choir students in the 1950s. It uses pop songs from

By Allie Vasquez Apr 2, 2019
Students illustrate effects of poverty around campus

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Students illustrate effects of poverty around campus

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Every year the Art Department, with the help of the art students, create displays around the school to illustrate the effects of poverty. They range from simple to very elaborate, and come from all grades and classes. Most are placed in the big hallways, such as

By Allie Vasquez Mar 11, 2019
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