The Broadview

Governor Gavin Newsom remains in office

Seniors vote for the first time

Paige Retajczyk, Sports Editor • September 16, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom will remain in office after a California recall election on Sept. 14. The total estimated state and county costs to administer the recall election was $276 million, according to the...

Caldor Fire rages towards Tahoe Basin

Convent families affected by fires

Adele Fratesi, Managing Editor • August 31, 2021

WEB EXCLUSIVE | The Caldor Fire prompted all of South Lake Tahoe to evacuate Monday as the wildfire continues to burn, breaching Echo Summit, covering more than 199,000 acres and destroying hundreds of...

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine

Approval opens the door for COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Ella Noblin, Social Media Editor • August 23, 2021

WEB EXCLUSIVE | The US Food and Drug Administration granted approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and older on Monday, the first COVID-19 vaccine to be granted approval by the FDA. “The...

New school year, new technology

School-issued iPads enhance students’ note-taking, organization

Ada Linde and Clara Bonomi • August 18, 2021

This school year has brought many new shifts in the schedule and COVID-19 protocols, but one of the most apparent changes for many students was the introduction of school-issued iPads. “Having an...

Kicking up confidence

Self-defense, martial arts classes equip students with safety skills

Makenna Kramer, Reporter • May 25, 2021

Whether it’s to stay active, be social or protect themselves from potential assault, many young women are enrolling in self-defense classes. Although not specifically self-defense courses, martial...

California Dreamin’

Vaccinations, low coronavirus rates, begin a return to normalcy

Ella Noblin, Reporter • May 21, 2021

Californians are feeling a renewed sense of optimism with expanded vaccine eligibility, San Francisco moving into the Yellow Tier, the CDC relaxing mask guidelines, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing...

All high schoolers now eligible for vaccine

Pfizer Vaccines authorized for 12 to 15-year-olds

Amelia Froyd-Kamrath, Reporter • May 13, 2021

WEB EXCLUSIVE The Pfizer Vaccine is now available for people ages 12 and older, allowing all Convent High School students to be eligible for the vaccine. “I’ve been having vaccine FOMO since I’m...

COVID-19 restrictions loosened

Vaccinated individuals may gather in groups, walk outdoors without masks

Alina Kushner , Senior Reporter • May 7, 2021

The California Department of Public Health issued an update on COVID-19 safety protocols and announced that the City and County of San Francisco moved into the least restrictive tier, Yellow, on May...

Beverage truck, mariachi band join campus for the day

Community celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Olivia Rounsaville, Senior Reporter • May 5, 2021

WEB EXCLUSIVE As the mariachi band Nueva Generación performed in front of Flood Mansion, students from all four divisions lined up across Broadway Street for cups of aqua fresca and horchata from food...

Cast and crew prepare for devised spring production

Final rehearsals take place for virtual show

Anisha Hu, Reporter • April 27, 2021

WEB EXCLUSIVE The theater program will present original student pieces that explore how the current generation has been influenced by the media in a virtual devised production this week. “Devised...

Prom announcement excites students

Student body sends email confirming Prom

Tala El Qadah and Mackenna Moslander • April 21, 2021

WEB EXCLUSIVE Between AP and IB exams, the halls will be filled with promposal posters and girls debating what dress to wear now that Student Council has announced Prom will take place on May 22 Student...

Award-winning author speaks to student body

Teju Cole expands on breaking down racial and societal walls

Clara Bonomi, Reporter • April 21, 2021

WEB EXCLUSIVE Students, faculty, alumni and parents gathered virtually today to engage in a webinar led by author, professor and photographer Teju Cole. Cole’s speaking points surrounded promoting...