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
The student news site of Convent of the Sacred Heart High School

The Broadview
Co-captains Alyssa Alvarez and Ally Arora warm up before the BCL West semifinal game against Marin Academy. Cubs won the game 53-32.

Cubs advance to BCL West finals after beating Marin Academy

Laura Mogannam, Reporter • February 16, 2017

WEB EXCLUSIVE Cubs maul Marin Academy Wildcats in BCL West semifinal game with a final score of 53-32. Convent’s varsity basketball team was undefeated in its league and beat Marin Academy twice...

Sophomore Kiki Apple grabs a Valentine’s Day-themed cookie during lunch. Apple said she plans on spending her day with her family.

Students celebrate Valentine’s Day

Emily Kanellos, Reporter • February 14, 2017

Students celebrated St. Valentine’s Day today by giving “valentines” including chocolates, candy and baked goods to one another.   “Valentine’s Day used to be one of my favorite holidays,”...

A Journalism 1 class practices the rule of thirds, a basic principle of news photography. The class took action shots around campus before returning to the Publications Lab to share with the group.

Scholastic Journalism Week offers learning opportunities

Olivia Mohun, Reporter • February 13, 2017

The community will celebrate journalism this week through a variety of educational opportunities in honor of Scholastic Journalism Week. “This week, we wanted a time where we could debunk the mystique...

Convent Alumna Libby Brittain ‘07 presents the 2017 all-school Kate Chopin essay contest winner. Sophomore Sydney Caba won with her piece about self-identity in today’s America.

Community gathers for annual Kate Chopin award assembly

Cece Giarman, Reporter • February 10, 2017

Students and faculty gathered in the Chapel this morning for a special assembly to announce and honor the winners of the annual Kate Chopin Essay Contest. Sophomore Sydney Caba was named the all-school...

President Ann Marie Krejcarek and Head of School Rachel Simpson speak to the student body about yesterday's water damage. Simpson called the incident "preventable" and "a learning opportunity," but emphasized that pointing fingers will not help the situation at all.

Siboni recovery demands flexibility, patience from community

Claire Kosewic, Web Editor • February 9, 2017

A science experiment damaged a sprinkler head in the physics lab yesterday, resulting in closure of the Siboni Arts & Science Center and demanding flexibility from students and faculty as the administration...

Spring sports begin with pre-season practices this week

Olivia Mohun, Reporter • February 8, 2017

The spring sports season began Monday, Feb, 6 with students attending team tryouts and practices. “This is my first swimming season,” sophomore Sophie Mack said.. “So far, it’s been fun, it’s...

Students stand outside the Italian Consulate after evacuating the campus. Fire alarms first rang from the Siboni building after an incident in the physics lab.

Physics experiment floods Siboni second floor

Neely Metz, Features Editor • February 8, 2017

Students evacuated campus during C Period this afternoon when fire alarms rang following an in-class experiment in the Siboni Arts & Science Center physics lab. Alarms sounded when a sound waves...

The Han ethnic group perform “A Hundred Flowers Blossom with Beauty” dance. The dresses represented the beauty of flowers, water and fire.

Chinese New Year assembly hosts dance and singing group

Asha Khanna, Copy Editor • February 6, 2017

To celebrate the Year of the Rooster, the Sichuan Dance and Singing Group from Sichuan, China performed a variety of traditional Chinese dances and music at a special assembly Friday. Junior Jocelyn...

Senior Alyssa Alvarez makes a shot while fellow teammates watch from the bench during the Varsity Senior Night game against University. This story was updated with a photo from the February 7 game.

Varsity basketball team maintains undefeated streak

Neely Metz, Features Editor • February 6, 2017

After an entirely undefeated season and a #4 place in the state, the girls varsity basketball team won against Marin Academy in a 61 to 35 lead Friday night. “The game went really well, we played...

Muslim-American protestor Asmaa Mourad stands with her mother Nihad Mourad repeating a series of chants in the international terminal of San Francisco International Airport. Some protestors made camp in the terminal from the night before and distributed free food, beverages and feminine hygiene products to all attendees.

An American Dream deferred

Julia-Rose Kibben, Managing Editor • February 3, 2017

A freshman World Religions project unknowingly prepared students for the context of protests at the international terminal in San Francisco International Airport. As some entered the airport with packed...

Senior Caroline Salveson holds a sign above her head while marching down Market Street. Salveson rallied beginning at 3 p.m. at Civic Center.

100,000 gather at SF demonstration

Julia-Rose Kibben, Managing Editor • February 3, 2017

Senior Caroline Salveson peeked out from under her raincoat hood, holding a sign high above her head reading “Women’s rights are not up for grabs” while repeating chants like “the people united...

Teen acne sparks issues with confidence and looks

Teen acne sparks issues with confidence and looks

Editorial Board • February 3, 2017

Lizzie Bruce While almost all students get acne at some point due to puberty, genetics or environmental triggers, harsh stigma and lack of media representation can make acne-stricken teens feel abnormal...

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