This week we kick off another year of stories from The Turf staff. I am Juan Fueyo-Gomez, the new editor-in-chief of The Turf, and I would like to welcome you to the newspaper’s 2017-2018 year. After having an impressive run last year, we have momentum for an even better year. A plethora of new content...

In today’s highly politicized and social-media driven world, it is becoming more and more facile for people to anonymously attack each other and/or be attacked online for their personal political views. Consequently, this can be detrimental to their personal and professional lives, including their jobs, re...

In late January, President Trump signed an executive order which would ban travel for 90 days from seven Muslim-majority countries: Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia. Notably, Syrian refugees would be banned indefinitely. He made this command as part of an effort to ensure that radical...

Last week, the 10th grade took the ACT, which contains a Math, Reading, Writing, and “Science” section. The day before, Mr. Hughes announced for the first time that the practice ACT would be held the next day. Though they were unprepared, the 10th graders found a plethora of surprises, good and bad, in ...

It’s almost here! From ages five to ninety-five, everyone thoroughly enjoys the annual Chemistry Show, traditionally conducted by the Saint Thomas’ sophomores. From color-changing fire to exploding gummy bears to sugar volcanoes, this year’s chemistry show will be a “blast” (literally). The ...