Alumna interns at U.N.
Mason Cooney, Copy Editor
May 31, 2018
Filed under Features, Sacred Heart
Ten years ago Joëlle Santos (‘09) envisioned herself at medical school, tailoring her courses at Convent to subjects like biology, and not expecting to pursue a career in international affairs or gender studies — much less be an intern at U.N. Women. But now, Santos works at the United Nations,...
Construction meets creativity
Laura Mogannam, Managing Editor
May 28, 2018
Filed under Features
Thousands of public transportation users will walk on former Convent teacher Julie Chang’s artwork — a terrazzo floor depicting a garden of poppies, laurel leaves, hummingbirds and geometric designs — as they dash to catch a train or bus at the new Salesforce Transit Center August 10. The 23,00...
Press pause
Gabriella Vulakh, Web Editor
May 28, 2018
Filed under Features
With a monthly fee as low as $7.99 for both Netflix and Hulu subscriptions, binge watching one of the thousands of shows and movies available for streaming online has become part of many teens’ daily routines. “For me, binge watching is a completely mindless activity and a good way to be alone ...
The price of being female
Cece Giarman and Josephine Rozzelle
May 24, 2018
Filed under Features
When shopping for personal care items, many women reach for the pink shampoo bottle and the razor cartridge adorned with flowers and labeled “for women”, but few know that these products can cost up to 13 percent more than their blue, “for-men” counterparts. “It’s really frustrating not...
Time to explore
Gabriella Vulakh, Web Editor
May 24, 2018
Filed under Features
From volunteering in the local community, taking summer school courses or further developing a talent, summer break provides students with an opportunity to expand their resumes and explore their interests. “Summer is a great time for students to investigate their interests and figure out what t...
A lifestyle ‘Worth’ her time
Cece Giarman, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2018
After waking up at 5:30 a.m. for her daily pilates-inspired workout, junior Worth Taylor starts every week making a batch of homemade nut milk and preparing the day’s picture-perfect, nutrient-packed, organic breakfast before she heads to school. Once she finishes her homework, Taylor spends her afternoons wri...
Note to self
Mason Cooney, Copy Editor
May 24, 2018
Filed under Features
Images of “Bridget Jones” or “The Princess Diaries” may come to mind when thinking of journaling, but regular “Dear Diary” entries can provide more mental and physical health benefits than the movies give them credit. “When you start writing, you come to these realizations and epiphanies,” j...
Challenge accepted
Mason Cooney, Features Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Features
The world of viral internet challenges has overtaken Instagram and YouTube, as social media users circulate new fads each year, but some trends can put participants at serious health risks. Junior Sofia Pirri participated in the cinnamon challenge, a fad that peaked in 2012 and requires participant...
Wharf entices tourists, locals
Olivia Mohun, City Life Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Features
Bustling with city visitors, street performers, food vendors and a variety of museums and stores, the waterfront’s Fisherman’s Wharf can easily furnish a fun afternoon for anyone, even the most naysaying native San Franciscan. At the epicenter of the district lies Pier 39, a wooden boardwalk boastin...
Avoiding the burnout
Gabriella Vulakh, Senior Reporter
March 22, 2018
Filed under Features
With finals, AP testing and IB exams marking the fourth quarter, some students may begin feeling unmotivated in classes and experience “burnout.” “I think one thing that is helpful if you are finding yourself with a bit less motivation is to find a new source of motivation,” school couns...
‘Free’ voices
Cece Giarman, Web Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Features, Interactives
Along with her AP courses and three-hour dance classes, senior Jasper Conacher spends her time reaching out to artists, designing pages, posting on social media and managing shipment orders for the mini magazine she began in spring 2016. In a partnership with Marin Academy senior Zoe Young, Conacher...
Adapting for the future
Claire Devereux, Features Editor
March 21, 2018
Filed under Features
As awareness of the environmental impact of factory farming grows, vegan and vegetarian diets have become more popular among individuals looking to reduce their carbon footprint and eat healthier at the same time. “Helping the environment wasn’t my original reason for becoming vegan, but it was...
Laura Mogannam, Managing Editor
June 4, 2018 • No Comments
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and faculty gathered in the chapel for the 131st annual Prize Day ceremony to celebrate the completion of the 2017-2018 school year. Each...
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