Residents find new hiking trails in the City
Nina Gutierrez, Reporter
June 2, 2020
After weeks of being cooped up inside the house, many San Francisco residents are taking advantage of the warm weather to explore local hiking trails while complying with the social distancing requirements. “Since I sit behind a screen for hours during the school day, I wanted to add variation to...
Colleges face reopening campus uncertainty
Grace Krumplitsch, Web Editor
May 20, 2020
While Convent & Stuart Hall administrators are working closely with public health officials to plan potentially reopening campus this fall, many colleges and universities across the country are faced with when and how they will reopen their campuses. “Portland sent out a message saying that t...
Season lost, memories celebrated
Adele Bonomi, Sports Editor
May 20, 2020
As I rounded the bend at Kezar Stadium in the 200-meter dash on March 6, I did not know that those last 100 meters to the finish line would be the last of my high school track career. The administration suspended athletic practices and competitions on March 9 due to a public health concern over COVID-...
Shelter in place prompts behavioral shift in pets
Clara Bonomi, Reporter
May 7, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE Six weeks into San Francisco's shelter-in-place order requiring many people to spend more time in their homes, pet guardians have noticed a shift in their furry friends’ behavior. “[My dog] has had a lot more energy now that my whole family is here at home,” freshman Melanie K...
Binge-watching increases due to shelter in place
Tala El Qadah, Reporter
May 2, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE Rather than running around on a grassy field, many team athletes are turning to binge-watching as their spring sport. The current shelter-in-place order has left athletes with the extra time that they would spend commuting to and from practice with time to stream shows they have missed....
Juniors, seniors celebrate prom from home
Elise Vulakh, Reporter
April 28, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE Juniors and seniors found ways to celebrate prom either virtually or in small groups while practicing social distancing guidelines on Saturday. Senior Abby Widjanarko dressed up in her blush colored lace dress and recreated prom at home with friends. “I was really disappointed...
Families shelter in vacation homes
Gabrielle Guido, Senior Reporter
April 27, 2020
With the close proximity of people at overwhelmed food stores and local beaches, some families are moving outside of the city for shelter-in-place seeking an escape from city life. San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order was extended today to May 31 by Mayor London Breed, providing more time an...
Hobbies help ease anxiety amidst pandemic
Kassie DeJean, Reporter
April 27, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE The current statewide shelter-in-place order has some teens experiencing loneliness or anxiousness, but they can combat these emotions by connecting with friends or trying new things. “To cope with all the social distancing I downloaded the app Calm and have been working with breath...
Community makes masks to follow city orders
Nina Gutierrez, Reporter
April 27, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE The San Francisco Department of Public Health’s requirement that everyone wear face coverings as of April 22 in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus has people making their own protective masks to comply with the city order. Students with sewing experience are using the...
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 find themselves more stressed than usual which can have significant effects on the body. “Everyone has their own experiences with stress, and everyone handles stre...
Blog: Virtual Learning
Tabitha Parent, Senior Reporter
April 5, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE My addiction to my phone, while equally impressive and terrifying, is not an indicator of how much I actually enjoy technology. If I’m being honest, I don’t enjoy my phone as much as my mom probably thinks I do. I tend to get overly frustrated, and my troubleshooting methods primari...
Teens use humor to cope with current pandemic
Madeline Thiara, Components Editor
March 30, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE Teenagers are using social networking apps such as TikTok, Twitter and Instagram to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through humor, even though many posts make light of certain aspects of the outbreak. One meme discusses how during the boredom of social distancing many people are exploring ...
Mackenna Moslander and Elise Vulakh
June 8, 2020 • No Comments
WEB EXCLUSIVE In order to follow the guidelines of the Department of Public Health, Convent held both virtual and individual in-person ceremonies for the Class of 2020. The...
Students, faculty gather for 133rd annual Prize Day
June 3, 2020
June 3, 2020
We may never understand, but united we stand
June 2, 2020