Book drive continues
Caroline Thompson, Copy Editor
January 24, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE Donation boxes are set up on both campuses for students to donate old books to family centers. “I donated because I was wanting to get rid of some books I had in my collection and this seemed like a worthy cause,” senior Dena Silver said. “I am really lucky to afford my own books a...
Teenagers can choose to donate, but don’t
Gabriella Vulakh, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019
Depending on socio-economic class, teenagers are often the population with the most expendable income, as they are not providing for their families or supporting themselves through school and other extracurricular activities, yet many teenagers do not set aside allowance or job money for charities....
Community engages in Reconciliation service
Amy Phipps, Reporter
April 9, 2019
WEB EXCLUSIVE Students gathered for Reconciliation service in the Little Theater during Collab today. “I think what’s important about Reconciliation is that it is about forgiveness, and that often gets lost,” Egan said. “One of the most challenging acts of kindness that you can give to y...
Students participate in school blood drive
Cassie Eskicioglu, City Life Editor
February 7, 2019
WEB EXCLUSIVE Over 20 students signed up to participate in the school blood drive for Vitalant, a blood service provider. “I think our school’s focus on service, volunteering, and the community encourages more participation in fundraisers, donation drives, and other service-oriented activities...
Seniors serve community
Gabriella Vulakh, Web Editor
December 18, 2018
Instead of sitting in a classroom during B Period on Red Days, senior Jessica Louie leads routine stretches and reviews vowels and numbers in the memory care unit for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia Louie says that after physical and mental exercises, she either dances with resid...
Volunteers gather in the Bayview for cleanup
Gray Timberlake and Madeline Thiara
September 17, 2018
WEB EXCLUSIVE Convent & Stuart Hall volunteers participated in the joint Global Service Day and Coastal Cleanup on Saturday at Candlestick Park to commemorate the 200th anniversary of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne’s arrival to St. Charles, Missouri. “It happened just by coincidence that the...
Time to explore
Gabriella Vulakh, Web Editor
May 24, 2018
From volunteering in the local community, taking summer school courses or further developing a talent, summer break provides students with an opportunity to expand their resumes and explore their interests. “Summer is a great time for students to investigate their interests and figure out what t...
Giving during the holidays
Mason Cooney, Features Editor
December 14, 2017
Volunteers clamor to serve meals at soup kitchens or package food at local food banks as the holidays approach, while less popular organizations in San Francisco are overlooked and left with little assistance. “Unfortunately, people like to reach out and say, ‘I’m going to go to Glide and se...
Students volunteer during the Christmas season
Arianna Nassiri, Reporter
December 3, 2017
WEB EXCLUSIVE This past weekend, numerous students from both high schools paused their finals preparation and volunteered at holiday-themed events across the city. Throughout November, students received emails regarding multiple volunteering opportunities across the city. Two of those events, ‘De...
Sophomores spend retreat supporting the Tenderloin
Caroline Thompson, Reporter
September 15, 2017
Convent & Stuart Hall sophomores participated in a class retreat at St. Anthony’s dining hall and social services facility in San Francisco's Tenderloin district Friday, where students worked in different departments that benefit different parts of the community. “It was really nice to just talk to people...
Students spend the day volunteering at the 2017 Giant Race
Claire Devereux, Features Editor
August 28, 2017
While most students spent their Sunday morning in bed resting for the upcoming school week, junior Isis Boivin and other classmates woke up at 5:30 a.m. in order to volunteer at this year’s Giant Race. “My parents usually run the race, but due to medical reasons I have never been able to run...
Studying abroad cultivates personal interests
Asha Khanna, Copy Editor
May 23, 2017
While some were swimming or tanning, junior Annabelle Leung spent four weeks last summer in Beijing, visiting historical sites like the Great Wall of China and Forbidden City and taking Mandarin classes to improve her fluency. “I adapted super quickly to being in China and away from home because I w...
Kassie DeJean, Reporter
September 25, 2020 • No Comments
WEB EXCLUSIVE Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that sales of diesel gas cars will be banned by 2035. Transportation currently accounts for more than 50% of greenhouse...
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