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

Lessons learned come from unexpected source

May 21, 2009
In my freshman year I visited Ronald McDonald House and got the opportunity to interview Brian Johnson, a then-17-year-old who suffers from cystic fibrosis. When I met him, he had recently undergone a bilateral heart transplant. Listening to his story changed my outlook on life, and he taught me some life lessons that I keep with me to this day.

Water conservation must begin now

May 21, 2009
Even though water is free and easy to waste, it should not be taken for granted, but protected and conserved. The economy, the planet and in fact all life depends on water, and measures to save the quality of the earth’s water must move quickly before the earth’s delicate balance is beyond saving.

Convent girl leaves her heart in the City

May 21, 2009
Aside from the fact that CSH is all-girls, I doubt you’d find students in most other high schools sleeping underneath tables in the middle of the school day before their next class; rummaging in the Center for food, determined to get anything and everything for free; watching rumors spread to literally every single person in the entire school, including the Dean of Students, in give or take 5 minutes; or buying wedding dresses at the age of 17 for — graduation.

Water conservation must begin now

May 21, 2009

staff editorial It is easy to get carried away with a 45-minute shower after a long day, but a mere four-minute shower uses approximately 20 to 40 gallons of water, according to the WaterSense chapter...

Declining economy threatens print media industry

April 3, 2009

Gracie Hays a &e Editor Although newspapers have been the cornerstones of democracy, countless publications’ sustainability are being threatened by the declining economy. Throughout the downfall...

Government passions need checks, balances

Government passions need checks, balances

April 3, 2009

Rebecca Kelliher Editor-in-Chief The current economic crisis may have the public looking for a scapegoat, but the mass hysteria as of late is threatening to infect the very institution that is meant...

Inner beauty is most important

April 3, 2009

Staff Editorial Women before and throughout recorded history have sacrificed, even mutilated, their bodies for the sake of fashion. When women look good, they feel good, but they should not sacrifice...

Congress needs to compromise

February 6, 2009

staff editorial The passing of the stimulus bill by the House of Representatives last week without a single Republican vote and without the Democrats negotiating the bill with the Republicans, reveals...

Biden brings smiles in times of crisis

February 6, 2009

Rebecca Kelliher Editor-in-Chief Although late-night comedians are currently mourning the tragic loss of our nation’s little Shrub, hope for comic gold can still be found. Ladies and gentlemen,...

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