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Though TikTok is being banned for the sake of national security, many are reluctant to say goodbye to the teen-favorite app.

Stop the clock on the TikTok ban

Grace Baxendale, Associate Editor January 16, 2025

It’s official– on January 19th, the teen-favorite social media platform, TikTok, will be banned in the United States.  Since President Joe Biden signed the bill that would ban “Foreign Adversary...

No matter the score, those involved in sports should remember to treat their opponents with respect.

Editorial: Saint Stephen’s, we can do better

Editorial Board January 10, 2025

Whether it be football, soccer, basketball, or softball, a earnest love of athletic competition has been a long-established tradition in the Saint Stephen’s community. With that, the administration,...

Aura isn't just a meme, it's a way of life, argues Sawyer Girgis.  Art by Lyn

How to max out your aura

Sawyer Girgis, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

*The following piece is satire, sort of. Many people think that brain rot is a funny topic. (Believe it or not, it’s Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year, defined as “low quality online internet...

Shows the average person shopping online bombarded by sales pushing them to buy more. 

Artwork by Addison Lombardi

Swipe, buy, regret

Sophia Azzopardi, Staff writer December 10, 2024

In the U.S alone, Amazon sells about 8,600 goods per minute. Every day, of every year. And Amazon is just one of many online shopping platforms selling in the US, an industry that is estimated to make...

The album cover for Will Wood's "The Normal Album"

A Musical Enigma: A Look Into Will Wood’s Dynamic Career

Helen Carey, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

**Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders and drug use.**   Who was your most-listened-to artist on Spotify last year? Everyone has their favorite, but for me, it was Will Wood, an enigmatic...

Girls as young as 11 are buying retinols and other skincare products that do more harm than help to their face.

The real issue with the Sephora Kid skincare craze

Grace Baxendale, Associate Editor November 4, 2024

Pre-teens and teenage girls have always been obsessed with makeup. When I was 11, I’d look up ombre eyeshadow tutorials and lipstick combinations. It's what was popular, I swear. And now, the new generation...

Notifications from Snapchat, Instagram, and Messages pelt students during classes, resulting in distraction.  
Art by Addison Lombardi

Reading this title will likely be interrupted by a Snapchat notification

Sarah Black, Associate Editor October 25, 2024

“Some argue that Gatsby’s love was an example of true love, while others say—” Ding. Annette Logan opens the Snap: A face-shot of Marli Engel in front of UTC Mall. What a legend.  How is she not...

Poster for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie. Movie poster from TV insider 2024
https://www.tvinsider.com/show/beetlejuice-2/

Review: Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice worth watching?

Annette Logan October 22, 2024

Plenty of movie franchises have been ruined by their sequels, like Pirates of the Caribbean, Toy Story, and Fantastic Beasts, and the controversial new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice could be the latest edition.  The...

Senior Jack Horne signs in late.  This year, three tardies result in a 30-minute, after-school detention.

The new Tardy Policy was needed, but it goes too far

Helen Carey, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Imagine this: A student forgets to reset their alarm clock on the Daylight Savings switch, causing him to show up 20 minutes late to Chem Honors. Or maybe he left ten minutes late and just couldn't beat...

The hard-working academic team should earn credit towards their graduation.

Freddy Falcon is smart too: Why you should get sports credit for academic competitions

Lark Rippy, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

It is a truth universally acknowledged that students at Saint Stephen's must be in need of an athletic credit to complete their graduation requirements. However little known the interests or extracurricular...

Students often fail to communicate professionally with teachers and adults, resulting in outcomes that aren't ideal in the real world and school settings.  
Art by Addison Lombardi

Clean up your email game

Sarah Black, Associate Editor September 20, 2024

Emails may feel like ancient technology compared to the fast-paced world of DMs, texts, and Snap Streaks, but let’s get real: they’re not going anywhere, especially when it comes to school, work, and...

Ranking the top senior parking spots

Ranking the top senior parking spots

Laila Yavalar, Editor in Chief September 19, 2024

One of the first privileges allotted to the senior class is the ability to paint an assigned parking spot, with free-range regarding color, design, and content. The personalized spot is a way for seniors...

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