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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

Athletes blocking out the pressures of sports

Athletes blocking out the pressures of sports

Alyssa Alvarez, Sports Editor November 5, 2015

In every gym or field I have ever been to, there is always that one parent screaming at the top of his or her lungs at their child, the referee or even the coach. “Put my kid in!” “That’s a foul!”...

Sugared up, powered down

Sugared up, powered down

Catherine Dana, Senior Reporter November 5, 2015

While energy bars and drinks may be a more convenient choice for busy athletes who lack time between school and practice to sit down and eat a snack, most do not have the protein necessary for athletes...

Senior Paige Dunlevy shows off her gold-medal from the International Sailing Federation Team-Racing World Championships. Dunlevy acted as replacement for a team member who was not eligible to compete.

Seniors sails into success

Julia-Rose Kibben, Design Editor October 1, 2015

Despite 12 years of sailing experience, senior Paige Dunlevy had never team-raced or sailed in a Firefly boat until two days before she competed in The 2015 International Sailing Federation Team-Racing...

Senior Isabelle Coolins sports her protective eyewear while putting during practice at the Presidio Golf Course. Coolins purchased her glasses at LensCrafters.

Safety at first sight

Fiona Mittelstaedt, Senior Reporter October 1, 2015

Although it is common to see athletes in high contact sports wearing protective eyewear, everyone who plays outside should consider investing in a good pair of glasses or goggles.   “We know that...

Senior Sabine Dahi uses the Fitbit app to check the number of steps she took for the day. Fitbit products wirelessly sync to the app for convenient viewing of collected health data and progress. Alyssa Alvarez/The Broadview

Wrist-worn devices help track fitness, health

Alyssa Alvarez, Sports Editor April 30, 2015

Alyssa Alvarez Senior Reporter   The hustle and bustle of school and sports can cause one to wonder about fitness, diet and sleep, but this has been simplified by fitness tracking devices...

Poor seating postures can lead to long-term damages.

Poor seating postures can lead to long-term damages.

Lisabelle Panossian, Web Editor April 30, 2015

While finals may cause students to experience mental strain, extended study sessions and poor posture can lead to physical aches that cause long-term damage. Long periods of studying without breaks...

Ariana Abdulmassih jumps while defending the ball from a University High School player with help from teammate Alyssa Alvarez on Jan. 13. The Cubs are 4-3 in league standings. Photo: Fiona Mittelstaedt/The Broadview

Varsity basketball loses Number 1 spot

Catherine Dana, Senior Reporter February 3, 2015

Varsity basketball lost to University High School 32-48 causing the Cubs to slip from a first place tie in the Bay Counties League West standings yesterday in the University gym. “It was a little...

'Locked' out: Learning to compete with a serious injury

‘Locked’ out: Learning to compete with a serious injury

December 12, 2014

Camilla Bykhovsky Sports Editor Running describes everything for me — my work ethic, my values and way I carry myself. In my busy day-to-day routine, it is the only time I get to reflect. Through...

Juniors Anneka Dorresteyn and Katherine Burkett customize their salads from the salad bar.

Eating frequent, healthy snacks throughout the day can have benefits.

December 12, 2014

Camilla Bykhovsky Sports Editor Although snacking often gets a bad rep, for healthy teens munching in limited portions can lead to a more productive study time while also improving athletic performance. Eating...

Sophomores Ally Arora and Alyssa Alvarez play a in a one-on-one scrimmage game, while seniors Maya Melrose and Jackie Wong practice their defense.

JV and Varsity Basketball play in tournaments and hold practices before their regular season

Neely Metz, Copy Editor December 12, 2014

Neely Metz Senior Reporter Paired with brand-new coaches and practice routines, the month-long basketball preseason aims at preparing players for the league season beginning Jan. 6, with varsity playing...

The ball is now in his court

The ball is now in his court

November 3, 2014

Sarah Selzer Sports Editor A chorus of pounding basketballs dribbling against the dull, wooden floor will echo in the Herbert Center Gym at the start of basketball season, but with a new head coach...

Team Female

Team Female

November 3, 2014

Team USA won its first Women’s Volleyball World Crown earlier this month, beating China in the final championship match 26-24. Not many people knew about the victory due to lack of coverage from the...

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