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The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

The Tower

The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

The Tower

What Happened to Britney Spears
Myah Arter December 11, 2024

In 2019, the pop Icon Britney Spears, has announced her decision to step away from the music industry in an instagram post. In the caption she posted: “They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album…I will never return to the music industry!!!” (instyle.com.) This is due to personal reasons and a need to focus on her mental health and well-being. This announcement came after an uproar of years that included a highly publicized conservatorship that was successfully terminated...

John Adams Science Olympiad
John Adams Science Olympiad
Sydney Barnette, writer • December 11, 2024
Credits: Cat Playing With Christmas Tree by Stocksy Contributor Kristina Balashova
Annual JA Ceramics Holiday Sale
Haven Murphy, Editor • December 3, 2024
Marching Eagles Soar to State!
Marching Eagles Soar to State!
Riley McCoy, Creative Director • October 23, 2024
Credit: Canva
Senior Spotlight: Lilly Brewer
Isabella Catanzarite, Editor • December 11, 2024

There’s a lot of seniors at John Adams High School this year, and the class of 2025 has made a significant impact on the JAHS community already. But who are these seniors? Well, I’m going to tell you about one specific senior who is amazing! This senior is… drumroll please… Lilly Brewer!   On Aug. 9, 2006, Lillian Marie Brewer was born. She spent her first few years at home before enrolling in Saint Joseph Grade School. Lilly was there for nine years before she entered high school...

Photo cred: Ari Subia (IG: @kiddwitdacamera)
Senior Spotlight: Adam Hartz
Ari Subia, Reporter • October 23, 2024
Parting Words from the Editor
Parting Words from the Editor
Emily Clark, Former Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2024
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Credit, left to right: Bradley Nowell, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh by Steve Eichner (1995), Lou-Dog by Bradley Nowell (1990), Jakob Nowell by Josh Kim (2024), Sublime Behind the Scenes of "Date Rape" Music Video by Josh Coffman (1995), Scarlet Begonia Flowers by Ballseed.com
40oz. to Freedom: Sublime’s Legacy and Revival
Haven Murphy, Editor • December 17, 2024

In 1988, Southern California natives Bradley Nowell, Eric Wilson and [Hawaii native] Bud Gaugh--and later on, a dalmatian named Lou Dog--came together to form the impassioned ska band, Sublime. Music was an essential part of Nowell’s youth and eventual career. His mother taught piano, and even as his father was a construction worker, he additionally played guitar. This musical influence fell upon Nowell as both his parents began to teach him guitar. According to an episode of VH1’s “Behind...

Jessica Pratt: The Future of Folk
Jessica Pratt: The Future of Folk
Riley McCoy, Creative Director • December 3, 2024
Credits: Cat Playing With Christmas Tree by Stocksy Contributor Kristina Balashova
Annual JA Ceramics Holiday Sale
Haven Murphy, Editor • December 3, 2024
Credits: https://www.igluski.com/lapland-holidays/what-are-the-names-of-santas-reindeer
A Ranking of Santa’s Reindeer
Jayne Hornich, Editor • December 17, 2024

Christmas is right around the corner, with just over a week until the big day! With that being said, Santa’s nine reindeer are gearing up for...

Amping Up the Live Music Scene
Amping Up the Live Music Scene
Riley McCoy, Creative Director • December 17, 2024
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Food
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Food
Caleigh Satterfield, Reporter • November 26, 2024
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The John Adams High School Bowling Team
The John Adams High School Bowling Team
Nya Brown December 17, 2024
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