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Paula Mulhall uses high-powered graffiti removal spray to clean graffiti off a city garbage can. Mulhall purchases all removal supplies, including the city’s official green cover-up paint, with her own money. In addition to targeting graffiti on her own, Mulhall occasionally hires helpers to paint over entire walls of graffiti. WARREN MULHALL | with permission

‘Graffiti Lady’ cleans up city’s vandalism

February 17, 2011

It was just another drive to work for San Francisco real estate agent Paula Mulhall until she spotted a graffiti-covered mailbox near her office building. Parking her Porche Cayenne along the curb, she...

ISABELLE PINARD | the broadview

Gift cards go unused, billions go unspent

February 17, 2011

Sophia Redfern Reporter Mixed in among dollar bills and pictures of friends, junior Brooke Thomas’s wallet has an assortment of gift cards she received for the holidays — most of very little value....

Transbay Terminal reconstruction underway

Transbay Terminal reconstruction underway

February 17, 2011

Ava Martinez & TaLynn Mitchell Reporters Construction on a $4 million project to rebuild the Transbay Terminal and update Bay Area public transportation is projected to be completed in 2018 —...

ISABELLE PINARD | the broadview

‘Fun’ does not fix problems

February 17, 2011

Zoë Newcomb Editor-in-Chief It seems everyday a different adult tells me that “kids these days work too hard” and to “enjoy childhood while I can.” I certainly wouldn’t mind throwing...

Red and orange blooms are showcased at Bouquets to Art 2006 at the de Young museum in imitation of William Brown’s “Two Figures in a Landscape.” The exhibit displays flower arrangements inspired by art throughout the galleries. ANDREW FOX | with permission

Flowers celebrate art

February 16, 2011

Anjali Shrestha Features Editor A heavy perfume scent wafts down the corridors of the de Young museum where bursting bouquets and picturesque flower arrangements fill the galleries and compliment pieces...

Students view open-heart surgery

January 25, 2011

Stephanie Gee Reporter Physiology students  had a rare opportunity on Wednesday to not only observe live open-heart surgery, but to view to procedure side-by-side the surgeons. Students arrived...

Convent Elementary students cheer on JV basketball

January 20, 2011

Liz Smith and Claire Fahy Asst. Sports Editors JV basketball’s rival game against University inspired fandom in the second and third grade Convent Elementary School students last night, with the...

A recent Broadview survey of more than half the student body reports copying homework is common. The faculty Academic Council is reviewing the issue.

Pressure to succeed can lead to plagiarism

December 14, 2010

Zoë Newcomb Editor-in-Chief Getting into a good college requires good grades, community service, club activities, a job, a sport and perfect test grades, according to Anna, a sophomore who asked her...

New passes complicate Muni system

New passes complicate Muni system

December 14, 2010

Sara Kloepfer Managing Editor When I learned that the colorful Muni Youth passes were being replaced by the new blue Clipper card, I tried to purchase one as soon as possible. “Tried” being the...

Formspring changes from virtual socializing to vicious gossip

Formspring changes from virtual socializing to vicious gossip

December 14, 2010

Sara Kloepfer Managing Editor “Ask me anything.” The seemingly innocuous phrase graces every Formspring profile, inviting visitors to anonymously ask questions for others to publicly answer. Such...

Darren Criss

Darren Criss, former Stuart Hall for Boys student, finds role on ‘Glee’

December 14, 2010

Sara Kloepfer Managing Editor Although he began his career as an actor and musician while attending Stuart Hall for Boys, Darren Criss’ rise to national fame came seemingly overnight. Criss’ first...

Junior Dakota Chamberlin paints the side of a house damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Students scraped and caulked the house the day before in preparation for painting. Photo: Ray OConnor

Service trip repairs Hurricane Katrina damage

December 14, 2010

Rebecca Lee Reporter Three students spent their Thanksgiving Break repairing hurricane-damaged homes in New Orleans with seven Stuart Hall High School students. “We split up the first day and...

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