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On teaching impeachment at St. John's
Trump’s impeachment is history in the making and Mrs. Gelso decided to include this event in her AP Lang class in order to review rhetorical analysis. For the latest on the impeachment trial, read Orla Collin’s overview. The lesson about impeachment was focused on rhetorical analysis, a big
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Editorial: Did the Academy snub Greta Gerwig?
Greta Gerwig’s Little Women was one of the more highly anticipated movies of 2019. With a star-studded cast, it is interesting to see how this adaptation compared to previous ones. The movie received six Academy Award nominations, but Gerwig did not receive a nomination for best director. This is
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Girls basketball shows promise but lacks finish in close conference games
This slideshow requires JavaScript. St. John’s, seeking a fourth Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship game appearance in as many years, is facing a more difficult road there than last season, with a younger lineup and more competitive teams like Paul VI and Bishop O’Connell. The Cadets, now 11-5
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Campus Profile: Gerry Jackson
Many of you have surely seen the security staff here at St. John’s, primarily as they direct traffic in the school’s back parking lot. However, it’s less likely that you know much about them, despite their important role in the school. To help shed some light on
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Social media as a form of political activism
I know the phrase “Social media is all around us!” is extremely cliche, but it does hold truth. Social media impacts how we meet people, communicate with others, present ourselves (genuinely or insincerely), expose ourselves to lifestyles different from ours, and learn about the world outside our personal borders. I
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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
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Advice for keeping your New Year's resolutions
Jan. 1 marked the start of not only a new year, but also a new decade. If you are like most people, you have created New Year’s resolutions with the goal of becoming a better person and making this “your year.” Below are some helpful tips on how to
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5 Best Places To Study for Exams
With exams just around the corner, it is crucial that you start studying, and that means you need some good places to study. These are the top 5 places at or near SJC to study for your exams: The Library: The library is a great on-campus spot to go to
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Midterm studying playlist
Here’s a playlist specifically made for studying for exams. It is filled with chill, calming music that won’t distract you and keep you focused. Songs like “Sundays Best” and “Breeze-blocks” on the playlist are upbeat and will put you in a motivated mood. Songs like “This is Home”
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SJC students create mentoring club at San Miguel
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