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The Broadview
The student news site of Convent of the Sacred Heart High School

The Broadview
The student news site of Convent of the Sacred Heart High School

The Broadview
Collapse of Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, after the Earthquake. A massive landslide caused the sidewalk to drop 11 feet as the ground shifted 14 feet horizontally. Once level with the street, the area became a deep graben.

1964: A Nation Shaken

Lela Nachury-Reif • March 27, 2025

Today marks the anniversary of the most powerful earthquake in United States history, and the second most powerful earthquake recorded with modern technology. On March 27, 1964, a tremor hit Alaska, and...

The Latin lecture was delivered by Prof. Sarah Olsen, a Classics professor at Williams College. This tradition has been ongoing for eight years, with each lecture focusing on a different topic from the Ancient world of Greece and Rome.

8th Annual Latin Lecture Recap

Fiona Kenny, Web Editor • March 26, 2025

On Mar. 26, Latin students, faculty and classics enthusiasts gathered at the Mother Williams Library for the 8th Annual Latin Lecture, hosted by Convent & Stuart Hall’s Modern & Classical Languages...

Students saw giraffes in a large enclosure eating leaves at the zoo in the African Savanna section of the park. On the other side of the zoo, connected by a gondola, was an area dedicated to California native animals.

It’s Congé!

Rachael Gee, Feature Editor • March 25, 2025

Congé is a 200 year-old Sacred Heart tradition celebrated in Sacred Heart network schools across the world. Congé, meaning “a period of rest” or “farewell” in French, is a surprise day for students...

The patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, stands with two other saints in a Catholic church. The bottom says “Hibernia Patroni”, which means “Patron Saint of Ireland” in Latin.

The Story of St. Patrick’s

Eliza Burger, Copy Editor • March 17, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that has seen much change over the years since its founding in medieval Ireland. Now, the holiday has become an Irish cultural celebration fit with four leaf clovers and...

The first movies were predominantly black and white, and it was not until the mid 1900s that colored films gained fame. Movies such as the Wizard of Oz revolutionized colored films due to the new technology invented in 1914 called Technicolor.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Natasha Charas, Reporter • March 14, 2025

In the 21st century, our world relies heavily on technology. Hundreds of thousands of movies exist today following the origins of cinema. Despite movies’ primary use today, the initial purpose of film...

Freshman Claire Woodard approaches the opposing team with her stick raised high. Woodard scored later during the match, proving to be an asset on the Varsity team.

Lacrosse Battles Bentley

Cece Aliabadi • March 12, 2025

The Convent varsity lacrosse team faced off against Bentley High School yesterday, earning an early dismissal to travel for the game. Having only played a few matches this season—including ones against...

When you win an Oscar, you are awarded a physical award along with the winning title. The Oscars is an event that is highly anticipated each year.

Oscars 2025

Sloane Ginocchio, Reporter • March 11, 2025

The 97th Academy Award just took place on Mar. 2. The Academy Awards, commonly referred to as the Oscars, were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Oscars are a gala that recognizes...

Zoe Saldaña is pictured at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010. Her Oscar success this year was not only her first win, but her first nomination as well.

Oscars: Ovations and Upsets

Cate Spalding, Copy Editor • March 4, 2025

Last Sunday, March 2, 2025, the 97th Academy Awards Ceremony, more commonly known as the Oscars, was held at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Honoring films released in 2024, the event gave awards spanning...

Every other year, Convent and Stuart Hall hosts Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day in the beginning of spring. This two day event allows students to participate in special programs with their loved ones throughout the day at school.

Grandparents and Special Friends’ Celebration

Elsie Scott, Circulation Editor • March 3, 2025

Last week, Convent & Stuart Hall hosted a Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day celebration. This event occurred during the school day on Thursday Feb 27. and Friday Feb 28.  This event took...

Michelle Trachtenberg posing on the red carpet. She rose to fame early, appearing across productions including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, EuroTrip, Gossip Girl, and more.

“Gossip Girl” star passes away

Hope Wong and Masha Kushner • February 27, 2025

This past Wednesday, Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actress passed away due to unknown circumstances at the age of 39. Trachtenberg is known for playing roles in various popular movies and series....

Social media has popularized the job of being an influencer, with many individuals recording their daily lives to post online to platforms such as TikTok. While it is an inexpensive way to make money and provide entertainment to users online, some have concerns that influencers, particularly family oriented channels, can be toxic and harmful to the children being recorded.

Entertainment or exploitation?

Heidi Yeung, Web Editor • February 27, 2025

This year has marked a significant change in the digital world. As content creation has grown more and more popular as sources of profit and income, more and more influencers have emerged in online spaces...

El Capitan is the site of the inverted American flag protest. Being Yosemities most iconic landmark, the protest drew great amounts of attention.

Sign of distress or dissent

Fiona Kenny, Web Editor • February 25, 2025

On Feb. 22, 2025, six people, including Yosemite National Park employee Gavin Carpenter, staged a protest by hanging an upside-down American flag from El Capitan, one of the park’s most iconic landmarks....

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