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Amanda Gorman — a self-described “skinny black girl” with a speech impediment raised by a single mom in LA — is the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate, is the youngest poet ever to read at a President’s inauguration, and is the only poet to recite at a
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The start of the new year and semester means new opportunities to get involved around campus. Maria Ayoub ‘23 recently started the SJC Fitness and Health Club as a way to allow students the opportunity to better themselves through exercise and healthy habits. With the resources at St. John’s,
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As St. John’s students head back to campus for the first time in 2021, there’s one question that everyone is dying to know the answer to-when will students get back to playing sports? Coaches and players continue to work with COVID restrictions, doing the best they can to
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Every year, Saint John’s College High School and Gonzaga High School football face off for the most highly anticipated sporting event of the year in the WCAC. Students from both sides dress up to support their teams and carry on the rivalry with loud chants. Just like so many
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The St. John’s Lymphoma and Leukemia Society The St. John’s Lymphoma and Leukemia Society is a club and fundraising team led by co-chairmans Katie Monahan ‘22 and Therese Osborn ‘22. The LLS was created to provide funding to research a cure for lymphoma, leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, and
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Covid has impacted SJC as a whole, including our clubs. The Entrepreneurial Club has taken advantage of the pandemic and has seen an opportunity to problem solve and think outside the box. In October students participated in a virtual hackathon. A hackathon is an opportunity for students to work together
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On January 5, 2021 democrats raced down the stairs as if it was Christmas morning. Voters, candidates, and staff were glued to the TV awaiting the results of Georgia’s Senate runoff race. This race was to determine the future majority in the senate, a price both sides were eager
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Service Immersion trips are among the activities most disrupted by the pandemic. State and national governments have shut their borders to reduce infection rates, and thus state regulations and restrictions (let alone the health risks) make the trips a difficult act for our school to do. Thus, St. John’s
Lifestyle
One of the industries most affected by the pandemic is undoubtedly the film industry. My family used to visit the movie theater at least every other week, but 2020 has left us without that essential experience. In closing their doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or even continuing to
Lifestyle
Despite the halt in most parts of normal life during this past year, a fair amount of movies were still released throughout 2020. While I have not personally been able to watch each of these movies given closed theaters, these movies have all received good reviews from those who have
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Headline: Seniors excited to experience Kairos despite COVID-19 Many events have been canceled this year due to COVID-19. This loss is especially poignant for seniors, as this is their last year to experience the traditions of St. John’s. Excluding the modified Senior Mass and Breakfast at the beginning of
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COVID-19 is showing no signs of slowing down, and with a new strain appearing, it could get even worse. This new strain, called B.1.1.7, the UK variant, or several other names could have massive implications on the U.S. As for how this will affect Saint John’