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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

Puppy pals help combat isolation, loneliness from shelter-in-place

Charlotte Ehrlich, Adele Fratesi, and Nicole Klein August 19, 2020

With the continued shelter-in-place order, many San Franciscans are looking at adoption agencies to invite the presence of a furry friend into their hearts and homes to combat feelings of isolation and...

Pick me!

Alina Kushner, Senior Reporter June 3, 2020

On weekends when temperatures are in the 90’s, families can escape to U-pick farms where they can collect cherries, peaches and other fruit.    Farms encourage customers to wear masks, social distance...

Neighbor friends find one of the crocheted emojis Simone Mar and Kiley Mar created and hid throughout the Forest Hill neighborhood. Throughout the city, neighbors are creating activities that are safe during the shelter in place.

Communities Connect

Alina Kushner, Senior Reporter May 20, 2020

To cope with stress, anxiety and isolation due to the shelter-in-place order, San Francisco residents are finding ways to come together and lift spirits with block dance parties, scavenger hunts and daily...

A customer picks up a take out order from Insalata's restaurant in Marin County. Insalata's
recently reopened for takeout service on May 4 to serve daily from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Restaurants open for takeout

Olivia Rounsaville, Senior Reporter May 20, 2020

Social distancing requirements due to COVID-19 created major shifts in the restaurant business, affecting the service, employees, and profits. “At the beginning it was extremely difficult because...

"During the past few weeks at home, my regular routine has evolved and shifted. I started to focus more on my music and piano skills, which I did not use to have as much time for. I hope that by the end of the shelter-in-place order, I will have improved and expanded my repertoire. Health and exercise are another area which I got creative with. I now walk and play with my dog more often, Facetime friends for a joint workout, and put the exercise equipment in my house to good use."

What’s getting us through shelter in place

April 30, 2020

Sheltering in place isn't easy, but Amazon, DoorDash and tech devices make staying home and maintaining social distancing easier than it was for San Franciscans during the Spanish Influenza pandemic of...

Coping mechanisms relieve stress

Coping mechanisms relieve stress

Olivia Rounsaville, Senior Reporter April 23, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Amidst the shelter in place order which instructs people to socially distance themselves, a new online learning system, and other life changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students may...

Three screenshots show a boxing-themed fitness instructor in various poses during a workout.

Punching out stress

Nina Gutierrez, Reporter March 26, 2020

Despite the current health order to shelter in place, hip-hop music plays in a dark room as about 1,500 participants throw fierce punches in a boxing-inspired group fitness class that helps keep them fit...

Special Olympics athletes play basketball amongst student volunteers. Sports seasons change year round and include more than 30 options such as swimming, basketball and skiing.

Volunteers help disabled athletes

Adele Fratesi, Reporter February 14, 2020

Although the world-wide games only take place every two years, the Special Olympics have ongoing events in the Bay Area yearound.  “The organization creates an opportunity for people that otherwise...

Take time to apply, save money

Take time to apply, save money

Grace Krumplitsch and Gabrielle Guido February 14, 2020

As seniors decide where they will attend school next year and juniors begin the college search,  costly tuition, fees and housing often stand in the way of students’ abilities to attend expensive schools....

Restrictive diets can foster bad habits

Restrictive diets can foster bad habits

Madeline Thiara, Components Editor February 14, 2020

Although not eating for extended periods of time can be a healthful diet tool for adults, intermittent fasting may not be the right decision for teenagers.  “I choose to only eat eight hours a day...

Sophomore Mackenna Moslander and juniors Lili Levy and Tara Boyd show off their awards from the Model UN conference in November. Awards are given to individual delegations for their work with personal directives and public speaking.

World affairs take stage

Paige Retajczyk, Reporter February 14, 2020

After weeks of preparing their position papers, Model United Nations club members will argue their cases at their next conference at University of California, Berkeley on March 6-8.  Model UN, a student-run...

Sophomore Takouhi Asdorian takes a break from a day of snowboarding at Alpine Meadows
Ski Resort. Tahoe-area ski resorts offer equipment rentals and lessons in addition to lift passes.

Speeding down the slopes

Olivia Rounsaville, Senior Reporter February 13, 2020

Many students are pulling out their goggles, helmets, boots and snowboards in preparation for a popular winter activity over next week’s Winter Break ― snowboarding. “One day my parents suggested...

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