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Vol. 80, No. 1
Phone Policy: Solution to Social Media Addiction or a Barrier in Student Life?
A buzz of excitement, along with the never-ending chattering, ran down the hallways on the first day of the new school year; along with that, though, something was missing: the constant checking of phones. An email was sent out before…
Vol. 80, No. 1
4 Day Week Schedule: Is Cramming 21 Classes in 4 Days the Best Way to Manage a Short Week
When the students of St. Mark's checked their calendars, many were shocked by the upcoming second week of school. In big and bold letters, a daunting 6-class Monday sat on their laptop screens, the beginning of a four-day week packed…
Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue
Editor’s Letters
Catherine Zhang, Anouk Shin, and Lucas Jiang reflect on their time at The St. Marker and thank the newspaper team.
Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue
Opinion on PDGs
Within minutes, people who barely knew each other were laughing, guessing whose paper belonged to whom.
Vol. 79, No. 4
The Comeback of Lions Den
In my first year at this school, I have always heard the legends of the Lions Den. But I have never seen the place despite passing frequently through Burnett and by the Lions Den. The only stories that I have heard…
Vol. 79, No. 4
Lion Term Across Forms
During Lion Term this year, Vth formers embarked on an entrepreneurial journey called “Lion’s Tank.” Students employed the hard-earned skills they cultivated in their III and IV Form years to formulate pitches and…
Vol. 79, No. 4
Lion Term III Form
From March 9th to March 13th, students at St. Mark's stepped beyond the traditional classroom to participate in Lion Term. Lion Term is an annual five day experiential learning program where all students engage in a…
Vol. 79, No. 3
Is Zesty Orange Chicken (Or Any Chicken) the Remedy to Seated Meal?
Long answer, chicken parm might be the short-term relief, but no chicken is a long-term
Vol. 79, No. 3
The Backpack Ban
The central corridor of the main building connects classrooms, admissions, and administration. Every student walks it daily. Every family of future St. Markers tours
Vol. 79, No. 2
New Grading Policy
This year, the grading policy follows an 80-10-10 format: summative assessment (tests and projects) 80%, preparation (homework) 10%, and engagement (participation) 10%. Though some students view this new policy as a…
Vol. 79, No. 2
Why Sunday Detention Missed a Mark
Every school needs rules. Without them, the classroom would become noisy, deadlines would be ignored, and learning would be impeded. Sunday detention was initially introduced to keep these rules in place, and many…
Vol. 79, No. 2
The Problem with the Perfect Score
Every week, students across the country face another quiz, unit test, or exam— each one promising to measure what they have learned. Grades and scores have become the ultimate markers of “intelligence,” shaping how…
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