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Vol. 80, No. 1

From Club Fair to Community Life Fair

What counts as student life at St. Mark’s School? In past years, the answer to this question would be “clubs”, but this year the answer was different. This year, our Club Fair has been replaced with a new name — Community Life Fair.…

By Zihan (Chelsea) Cao ’28 · Printed September 28, 2026

Vol. 80, No. 1

“Glow” Bright Like a Diamond: Neon Strikes Benson for Another Saturday Night

7:30, Saturday night. Doors open. Lights drop. A beat starts, and Benson loses its mind. For the next two hours, the dance floor belonged to anyone willing to glow.

By Rose Huang ’29 · Printed September 28, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue

Spring 2026 Student-led Musical: Hadestown

In early May, St. Mark’s students presented Hadestown, a student-led musical production.

By Charlotte Han ’27 · May 14, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue

When the Cherry Blossoms Open: The Language Spoken in Petals

There is a quiet magic that gently arrives each spring.

By Chelsea Cao ’28 · May 14, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue

Poetry Week

From April 21st to the 24th, the St. Mark’s community celebrated Poetry Week.

By Claire Cho ’27 and Joy Kim ’27 · May 14, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue

All State & Junior District Festival

For many student musicians, the Massachusetts All-State and Junior District Festival is the season’s proving ground.

By Lily Oh ’27 and Moon Chen ’29 · May 14, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 4

Love Story Ended, Now What?

I, one of the millions who were captivated by FX’s latest series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s love story, unfortunately, cannot find a better alternative show since the last episode was

By Catherine Zhang ’26 · April 16, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 4

An Italian Overture

Music has the power to travel, and during Lion Term, St. Mark’s students proved just how far it can go. The St. Mark’s School Orchestra, Choir, and Jazz Band embarked on an unforgettable journey to Italy. Traveling…

By Justin Yang ’29 · April 16, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 4

What’s Next for SM Dining?

As of now, I have no idea. During my time at St. Mark’s, there has been a lot of conversation about the food here, including whether the school should change providers or “upgrade” the FLIK level. I have watched the…

By Manasa Mahesh ’27 · April 16, 2026

Vol. 79, No. 2

The Life of a St. Marker

Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” has officially taken over St. Mark’s. From dorms to dining halls, students can’t stop talking about her latest era and whether it truly sparkles or falls flat. Despite…

By Abby Stone ’29 · November 17, 2025

Vol. 79, No. 2

Bathroom Ranking at St. Mark's

If there’s one campus opinion that cuts across grades and friend groups, it’s this: the PFAC stalls are the best bathrooms at St. Mark’s. They’re big, quiet, and consistently clean—almost suspiciously so. You don’t rush…

By Aiden Lee ’28 and Anouk Shin ’26 · November 17, 2025

Vol. 79, No. 2

Social Media Cleanse

I Tried to Go on a Social Media Detox for a Month. Here’s What

By Catherine Zhang ’26 · November 17, 2025