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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

Senior Stella Smith Werner experiments with the ideas of space and depth in a painting prepared for her AP Drawing and Painting class. Smith Werner is one of the few seniors who plans on applying to art colleges, and she is preparing an application portfolio which includes 15 to 20 pieces such as paintings, drawings and photographs. Smith Werner plans to have her portfolio reviewed by a representative of the Pratt Institute on Sunday.

Sketching out a life course

Kristina Cary, Managing Editor October 1, 2015

While many seniors have already set their minds on applying to liberal arts or science-based colleges, a few have decided to forego the traditional route and focus on art universities. “A lot of...

Getting a leg up

Getting a leg up

Fiona Mittelstaedt & Grace Ainslie, Senior Reporters October 1, 2015

Following the lead of other teams in Bay Counties League West and Central leagues, Convent has hired an athletic trainer who will assess injuries and work to help girls get off the bench. “You...

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...

Winehouse posed at her first apartment in Camden Town, England where she moved to pursue her musical career in 2004, following the success of her hit album "Frank."

Life before death

Julia-Rose Kibben, Design Editor October 1, 2015

In the four years following jazz vocalist Amy Winehouse’s premature death at the age of 27, fans and critics alike have widely speculated about her struggle with addiction, anorexia and promiscuity,...

Revising the ‘F word’

Liana Lum, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2015

The F word is considered by some to be vulgar, controversial and unnecessary. Socially explicit, feminism claims to advocate for equality of the sexes but is cursed with a misinterpreted meaning, causing...

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...

Customers spend the last hours at La Boulange, Fillmore Street before its closing on September 17. Inside, customers were given gift bags with an assortment of products thanking them for their 19 years of support.

Cafe ‘oui’ will miss

Grace Ainslie, Senior Reporter October 1, 2015

Bay Area residents can say “Au revoir” to La Boulange and “Bonjour” to La Boulangerie de San Francisco. Starbucks shuttered the windows to all La Boulange locations on Sept. 18, but former owner...

Malware infects digital hardware

Malware infects digital hardware

Asha Khanna, Senior Reporter October 1, 2015

As senior Chloe Lovato sat surfing the Web while doing her homework last year, a series of ads began popping up on her laptop. Soon, a new window popped up warning her she had a virus on her computer and...

Feminism is not just about equality for men and women

Feminism is not just about equality for men and women

Editorial Board October 1, 2015

When browsing the New York Time’s “feminist” news section — which redirects to its “Women’s Rights” page — it is very clear that the movement’s focus has been on leveling the playing...

Cell phone usage while driving can lead to fatal accidents

Cell phone usage while driving can lead to fatal accidents

Neely Metz, Copy Editor October 1, 2015

The enticing ring of a cell phone notification can be distracting to drivers of all ages, but giving into the temptation of personal devices on the road can lead to serious accidents that may even result...

One of San Francisco’s 6,686 known homeless resident sleeps on Webster at California Street, part of the designated walking route between CSH and Stuart Hall HS, on Monday morning. Students are getting involved with helping homeless individuals through volunteer work and on-campus programs.

City’s homeless benefit from 1-to-1 contact

Kendra Harvey, Managing Editor October 1, 2015

While most San Franciscans cross the street when one of the 6,686 homeless ask for money or food, some students are taking action to help the problem. “I think St. Anthony’s is perfect for people...

Although girls in developing countries may attend some elementary school, fewer than 17 percent of girls in Uganda attend
high school due to their families’ inability to pay school fees or due to gender stereotyping.

Girls worldwide need access to education

Neely Metz, Copy Editor October 1, 2015

Although the stress of schoolwork can seem unbearable to American high school students, girls in developing nations in many African and Middle Eastern countries are being abused or even shot for simply...

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