Youth engage in democracy
Charlotte Ehrlich, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020
With the 2020 election less than 50 days away in a year of chaos and challenge due to the pandemic and racial injustice, Generation Z is stepping up as a new variety of public servants in a new era of change. “Especially in this time where we need real change on a wide range of topics, we are ...
Keeping it SWEET
Gabrielle Guido, Web Editor
September 24, 2020
Even as a young girl, senior Isabel Hoppmann longed to be an entrepreneur. Now, she is taking her interest further by establishing her own company to give young girls the tools to start businesses. Her two-month-old company, Successful Women Entrepreneurs Everywhere Today, motivates middle and ...
Little Theater returns to roots
Tabitha Parent, Managing Editor
September 24, 2020
Originally a ballroom when the Floods first occupied the mansion, the Little Theatre is returning to its roots in stages of renovations that will bring about additional space and design features for the music department, theater program and all-school assemblies. “Any renovations that we do in any o...
Social isolation takes a toll on mental health
Amelia Froyd-Kamrath and Elise Vulakh
September 24, 2020
There were no excited voices filling Flood Mansion to start the year. Students instead began the year with an unenthusiastic click of a Zoom link and waited for class to begin. With the City and County of San Francisco's decision to keep high schools closed until at least November, classes remain on...
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, two took place the last 20 years, sparking debate over whether or not the Electoral College is an...
Watching makes perfect
Darcy Jubb, Senior Reporter
September 24, 2020
As one of the first prominent forms of entertainment to return to action with safety modifications during the COVID-19 pandemic, professional sports are proving to be a central part of American culture and inspiration to many young athletes. “During their respective seasons, I watch women’s profession...
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 Control’s guidelines for travel include wearing a mask, staying socially distanced and sanitizing hands fre...
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 precautions provided by SFDPH. “I went to Italian Homemade on Union Street where they had outdoor dining,” junior Haya Jad...
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 in the United States and countless internationally, not every potential student can visit ...
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 will make a comment about something I've bought with ‘daddy’s money,’” junior Takouhi As...
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 the Marine Mammal Center and Wildcare to further educate and enhance student performances, according to Theater Programs Director Mar...
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 wear full personal protective equipment including KN95 masks and face shields until the entire facil...
Charlotte Ehrlich, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020 • No Comments
It’s one thing to sit in your room in September of your senior year seeing your friends and teachers through your computer screen — we’ve gotten used to that now. But...
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