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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

With a new election season, the road to the White House becomes increasingly confusing for youth attempting to navigate this complex year. Cartoon by Art Editor Marisa Donovan.

Voter representation under consideration

Grace Krumplitsch, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2020

In the five instances in United States history in which the candidate who won the presidency gained the majority of electoral votes needed to win despite failing to gain the majority of the popular vote,...

Senior Sadie Kahn visits Idaho with her family during the summer. RV sales in some areas of the country went up by over 170% this summer compared to last, according to the RV Industry Association.

RV there yet?

Kassie DeJean, Reporter September 24, 2020

Most families have postponed or canceled vacations that require a plane order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but that is not stopping locals from exploring the Bay Area.  The Centers for Disease...

Junior Haya Jadallah eats at Italian Homemade on Union Street in an outdoor dining area. Restaurants opened outdoor seating to public with safety precautions.

Restaurants reopen with restrictions

Paige Retajczyk, Senior Reporter September 24, 2020

The decline of new coronavirus cases has resulted in the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) allowing more businesses to open including outdoor dining as long as the restaurants follow safety...

Senior Ella Holiday does YouVisit for the University of California Santa Barbara. YouVisits showed students a 360 view of campus life, with interactive panoramic photos and videos.

Visiting with VR

Mackenna Moslander and Tala El Qadah September 24, 2020

While college tours no longer include strolls around the campus and in-person discussions with student ambassadors, prospective students and parents to consider schools virtually. With over 5,000 universities...

Making cents of finance

Making cents of finance

Darcy Jubb, Senior Reporter September 24, 2020

Young women who are financially literate have the tools to make confident economic decisions and take action in the male dominant field of finance.  “There have been instances in the past where someone...

Freshman Anisha Hu searches for cottage backgrounds for one of the online backdrops for the Fall Play. Crew members were partnered with an actor to design their virtual set.

The show must go on

Alina Kushner, Senior Reporter September 24, 2020

The fall play will address climate change and environmental issues through a set of monologues and with specially-built virtual sets.  The drama program is partnering with environment groups such as...

Three Convent alumnae working as medical professionals in pediatrics, geriatrics and general care of of COVID-19 patients share how they’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Working on the front line

Adele Fratesi and Madeline Thiara September 24, 2020

Four weeks ago there were zero COVID-19 cases at a Portland, Oregon elderly care facility where newly-qualified nurse Kendra Harvey (’16) works. Two weeks later there were 40. “We are starting to...

Regulations control transgender athletes

Madeline Thiara, Senior Reporter September 24, 2020

The international governing body for the sport of athletics, World Athletics, recently banned Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya from 2021 Olympics track and field events due to a rare genetic health...

Senior Ella Ghazinouri practices with Marin Rowing Association in Greenbrae during sunset. Ghazinouri is contacting Division-I coaches virtually since the NCAA has banned in-person recruitment.

College recruitment turns virtual

Madeline Thiara, Senior Reporter September 24, 2020

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has banned all in-person Division-I recruiting due to COVID-19 health concerns until Jan. 1, but coaches are allowed to be in contact with athletes as long...

Sophomore Samantha Calvin uses her yoga mat in her room at home while holding a plank position. Calvin says she has practiced yoga every morning since the beginning of virtual learning this year and that she enjoys being able to control her own workouts.

Students “workout” how to stay in shape at home

Clara Bonomi and Keira Blattberg September 24, 2020

San Francisco fitness centers have reopened as of Sept. 14, but due to various health risks, many students have opted to utilize their at-home workout spaces instead. Although more businesses, including...

California residents face challenges presented by both wildfires and COVID-19.

Double trouble

Olivia Rounsaville, Senior Reporter September 24, 2020

Wildfire smoke, which can be harmful to the lungs, can also intensify a person’s reaction to COVID-19 as it irritates the lungs and damages the immune system which can make a person more susceptible...

Standardized testing in college admissions can create an unfair advantages.

Testing the waters

Staff Editorial September 24, 2020

With the pause on standardized testing due to COVID-19 magnifying the role of the SAT and ACT in college admissions, universities should consider the realities of financial inequality when deciding whether...

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