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

The Broadview
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...

Like many teenagers, junior Lily Peta uses her iPad as a means of accessing social media. Netflix just released an new documentary, "The Social Dilemma" that focuses on what many say is the dark side of social media.

Netflix documentary prompts reflection on social media

Darcy Jubb, Senior Reporter • September 23, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE As Netflix releases a documentary questioning the intentions of social media companies, students are reflecting on how social media affects their lives.   "The Social Dilemma" focuses...

Justice Ginsburg passed away after a storied career on the Supreme Court. Her death left a seat open, prompting debates about when her successor should be nominated.

The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg prompts national controversy

Adele Fratesi, Senior Reporter • September 21, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away last week, leaving a vacant spot on the bench, prompting many to mourn the loss and sparking the debate as to whether the nominee for...

Students in grades K-6 sign in to receive their COVID-19 tests on campus on Sept. 8. About 500 people signed up for testing. 

School takes next steps towards campus reopening

Madeline Thiara, Senior Reporter • September 21, 2020

High school students can return to campus on Oct. 19, pending approval from the San Francisco Department of Public Health, according to a statement from Anne Marie Krejcarek, head of Convent & Stuart...

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died from pancreatic cancer on September 18, 2020. In the last decade, Justice Ginsburg had an almost cult-like following as the Notorious RBG.

Blog: Remembering a superhero

Mackenna Moslander, Web Editor • September 19, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE While working on a piece about the disparity of the standardized testing system, I checked my phone thinking I received a text update from one of our staff cartoonists when I saw the notification.  “Ruth...

Junior students and families attended the College Information Night hosted by Convent & Stuart Hall’s college counselors. The meeting discussed what to expect during junior year, the college search timeline and what juniors can do to make their year proactive.

Juniors, families attend college information session

Paige Retajczyk, Senior Reporter • September 18, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Convent & Stuart Hall’s college counselors held a Zoom webinar on Sept. 17 to discuss the college process and junior year amidst COVID-19.   College counselors discussed some of...

Columbus Room renovation finishes

Kassie DeJean and Elise Vulakh • September 17, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE After 13 months of renovation the Columbus Room is ready to open and hold a variety of events for the community. The Columbus Room is located in the Morning Star building on the Pine-Octavia...

View of junior Lily Peta’s 7 a.m. walk to start her daily routine. Many popular streets such as Lake St and John F Kennedy Dr are partially closed to traffic to encourage social distancing among pedestrians and cyclists.

Blog: The 6th month

Tabitha Parent, Managing Editor • September 17, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Today marks the sixth month of shelter in place for San Franciscans. I was watching a virtual college information session when I got a text from one of our EICs reminiscing about where...

Sophomore Isabella Alacorn views her new schedule for the next 20 days. Students finished a semester’s worth of classes and will begin their new schedules Sept. 16.

Two classes down, on to the next

Alina Kushner, Senior Reporter • September 15, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Students finish a semester’s worth of classes in four weeks, and will start two new classes tomorrow.  Due to shelter-in-place, the new online schedule consists of 20 class periods...

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