Shelter-in-place inspires virtual athletic program

Adele Fratesi, Senior Reporter

August 25, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE The Convent & Stuart Hall athletic department released a schedule for staying active as students and faculty continue remote learning over Zoom.  “I’m glad there will be a virtual athletic schedule,” junior Shana Ong said. “I’m excited to stay active even while being at...

Varsity tennis trains for upcoming match

Elise Vulakh, Reporter

October 8, 2019

WEB EXCLUSIVE Convent’s varsity tennis team practiced at Alice Marble tennis courts today for their upcoming match on Friday against University High School. The team is undefeated and has beat competitive schools, already surpassing their final standing of last year’s season.   “I am feeling o...

Tip off: Transcending Stereotypes

Jordan Russell, Sports Editor

November 1, 2018

When it comes to the world of athleticism and sports, women have often been considered the inferior sex due to our feminine body types. As a result of higher testosterone levels, it is biologically easier for men to gain more muscle mass, usually making them taller and wider than most women. ...

Hitting the stables

March 27, 2018

While many students change into jerseys, shorts, and sneakers before heading onto a court or field after school, others don helmets and boots when heading over to the stables. "I love working with animals, so I love the horse aspect of it,” senior Francesca Petruzzelli said. “I’ve loved ge...

Exercise alternatives

Grace Ainslie, News Editor

February 7, 2018

Juggling a hectic school schedule, rigorous ice skating training, and minimal free time during the day, senior Gabby Tom turns to the Nike Training Club app for guided, chill workouts that work with her time commitments. “I can choose a time length and it’s really convertible for my workout n...

Perfect body comes with a price

Josephine Rozzelle and Jordan Russell

May 2, 2017

As the summer season and warmer weather draw near — and lighter, more revealing clothing becomes more popular — many teens focus on developing the “perfect summer body” through diets or exercise routines, but weight loss can be detrimental to one’s health. “There are a lot of different reasons — ...

Event provides opportunity to explore San Francisco neighborhoods

Claire Devereux, Senior Reporter

September 22, 2016

City streets closed to Sunday traffic are inviting public exploration of funky boutiques, hole-in-wall restaurants and hidden gems while building community relationships with local shop owners. Sunday Streets — a monthly event taking place during the spring and fall months — blocks off several...

Fitbit fuels competition

Grace Ainslie, Senior Reporter

May 18, 2016

Faculty members from each of the four schools and Central Services are competing with each other throughout the month of May as part of a Fitbit Challenge through the Wellness Program, designed to encourage faculty members’ healthy habits. Participants received Fitbits, a device which counts how ma...

A provided physical education program is needed

Kendra Harvey, Managing Editor

May 1, 2015

Kendra Harvey Video Editor Although trekking up and down the 153 Siboni stairs from Syufy Theatre to the Main Hall may feel like a substitute for exercise, a formal physical education program needs to be put in place for students. The current requirement for graduation is four physical education credits, gai...

Exercise and play are important to well-being

June 1, 2010

I spend each school year sitting down. My legs lie still under my desk or scrunched under my body as my mouth moves for a few moments before my right hand becomes the last moving part of my body. On some afternoons, I hop into a pool and feel my knotted muscles loosen for a short hour and half. On s...

Get in shape with little to no equipment

March 31, 2010

Katy Hallowell Reporter With yoga and pilates classes costing up to $45 for an hour-long session, staying in shape does not come cheap — unless you go back to basics. You can really do exercises like circuits that combined with cardiovascular exercises can strengthen bones,” said Bernard, a trai...