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Leading up to the Grammys

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66th Grammy Music Awards approaching

The 66th Grammy Awards will be held on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles this year. The Grammy Awards recognize achievements in the music industry and are awarded by the Recording Academy of the United States. Recordings released from Oct. 1, 2022 to Sept. 15, 2023 were eligible for Grammy nominations this year.

“The Grammy Awards are an opportunity to see what the Recording Academy values,” Performing Arts Department Chair Phillip Harris said. “The music industry has changed drastically over the years and what qualifies as Grammy award winning can often be baffling, particularly when compared with winning music from decades ago,” With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a point of controversy in many workspaces, the Recording Academy released a statement in June 2023 stating that “a work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any category.”

In records such as in the ‘Beatles: Get Back’ album, artificial intelligence has been used, specifically in extracting the voice of the deceased members from older demos. Even so, technology should not compete with humans, as musical ability, whether a songwriter, sound engineer, promoter, orchestrator, conductor, singer, or instrumentalist, is necessary to recognize musical excellence, according to Harris.

“We cannot allow AI to completely take away from the natural human experience, and machine programming can or should only go so far,” Harris said. “We must ensure that we don’t become so reliant upon technology that it takes the place of one of the most basic forms of human expression: the voice and singing,” This year, three new categories were added — Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording — now totaling 94 categories. This allows more new artists to be put under the spotlight, according to junior Ella Andrzejek.

“The addition of these new categories definitely shows how the Grammys evolve over time,” Andrzejek said. “It allows for even more recognition of talented artists in different genres and helps diversify the winners rather than only seeing the most mainstream artists get rewarded,” In the main categories — Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist — artist nominations this year were predominantly women — 8 out of the 9 most nominated artists — with SZA leading at 9 nominations and Phoebe Bridgers at 7. Interestingly, the Barbie Soundtrack, which was dominated by female vocals, received 11 nominations. Additionally, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Victoria Monét received 6 nominations each.

“I think it’s super cool to see so many

female artists nominated for the Grammys this year, especially since both SZA and Phoebe Bridgers were headliners for Outside Lands — it’s really nice to see so many female artists gaining in their successes,” sophomore Mia Pisacane said.

“For me personally, I’ve been able to see Phoebe Bridgers’s fan base and career grow so much since I first started listening to her and it’s really fun to see her getting so many amazing opportunities in these past years,” The Grammy Awards typically last for three and a half hours. The live show can be streamed on CBS in the United States and other parts of the world. Hosts and performances are yet to be announced, though previous hosts include Alicia Keys, James Corden, Ellen DeGeneres, and, most recently, Trevor Noah. Last year’s artist performances consisted of Brandi Carlile, Kim Petras, Luke Combs, and Steve Lacy, among others.

“The performances are one of the best segments in the whole award ceremony, as it celebrates and showcases many of the artists that are up for nomination, and the hosts also have fun skits that are entertaining as well,” Andrzejek said. “There is also an ‘In Memoriam’ portion to the show that commemorates the passing of figures in the music industry from the past year, which is very powerful,” When accepting awards, recipients are given a golden statuette of a gramophone,

an old fashioned record player, which has been the cornerstone of the Awards since its founding in 1959 when the ceremony was known as the Gramophone Awards.

They are also given time to say a short speech in which they express their gratitudes, according to Pisacane.

“I think acceptance speeches provide a good opportunity for artists to acknowledge the people that helped get them there and also inspire other people who are wanting to pursue the same career,” Pisacane said. “Overall, I think it would be so cool to see boygenius win but there have been so many amazing albums and songs put out this year that for sure deserve an award. Slipknot was also nominated for one of the awards and since they have been pretty inactive I’d be excited to them win,” From the pre-ceremony red carpet promotional event showcasing the fashion choices of the evening to the postceremony after-parties hosted by various organizers, the Grammy Awards celebrate musical achievement globally, according to Harris.

“I’d be surprised if Taylor Swift’s “AntiHero” doesn’t win, especially because it’s in a few categories, but I’d also like to see Victoria Monét win,” Harris said. “There is still beauty, skill, dedication, and talent in the nomination pool and on the Grammy stage — it’s very much about the whole experience.”

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Supreme Court strikes on abortion laws

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Justin Rex| AP FILE PROTESTERS MARCHING in Amarillo, Texas on Feb. 11 after lawsuit banning abortion pill mifepristone. The lawsuit was filed by conservative organizations in Texas to reverse the legalization of the pill in 2000.

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and the Supreme Court should have nothing to with it,” the homelessness, upreme Court is undertaking a fired-up poverty and war, they shouldn’t be so perlegal battle to ban individual’s access to sistent about controlling who can bring abortion pill Mifepristone nationwide, life into the world.”

In Sep. 2000, mifepristone was apa decision to be taken next June. The Biden Administration, with support from the Food proved by the Federal Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA), bid to Administration (FDA) for medical termination of a pregnancy within seven weeks maintain public access to the drug.

“I think that a woman’s right to of gestation. In Nov. 2022, conservative bodily autonomy is a humaxan right,” senior organization Alliance Defending FreeIsabel Ramirez-Knott said. “The Supreme dom proposed a lawsuit reversing the Court trying to outlaw abortion pills is deny- FDA’s approval, which was later approved on April 7 by the U.S. District Judge Mating the human rights of so many women.”

The abortion pill is Mifepristone, one of thew Kacsmaryk.

“I think the potential ban of mifethe two medications which accounts for over half of the abortions in the United States. pristone is frightening,” junior Nathania Blocking hormones necessary for the con- Chao said. “It’s essentially watching sotinuation of a pregnancy, Mifepristone is of- ciety regress in terms of our rights and ten dispensed by a medical professional and . freedom.”

The Biden administration and Mifelicensed prescriber.

“I believe that a woman should be able to pristone manufacturer Danco Laboratochoose what she does with her body whether ries raised the ruling to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, a federal court of 17 she’s in Tennessee or Wyoming,

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Court of Appeals, a federal court of 17 active judges, with a Republican majority. The 5th Circuit partially annulled maryk’s ruling against Mifepristone, as well as limiting its distribution and dosage.

“The banning shouldn’t be nationwide because our nation is made up of women who should have the ability to decide whether or not they stay pregnant,” sa senior Frida Cruz said. “Especially considering the different circumstances under which someone could end up in that situation,."

The Biden Administration is a longstanding supporter of the FDA’s distribution of the drug, allowing the pill to be prescribed remotely and sent by mail in 2021. In a public statement on behalf of the White House, Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierrie claimed that the ban “threatens to undermine the FDA's scientific, independent judgment and would reimpose outdated restrictions on access to In -

safe and effective medication abortion. sued an order maintaining the distribu -tion and accesibility of mifepristone, yet will form a final the ized decision 1 in June 2024, nearly two years after the reversal of Roe vs Wade.

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs Wade, denied women the constitutional right to abortion and led to the criminalization of abortions in over 24 states. The decision sparked protests from feminist and women’s rights organizations across the country, a potential reality for the Supreme Court’s decision next year. According to Cruz, Mifepristone shouldn't be banned because people will still find ways to get abortions — they'll just take more risks.

“We as America set the standard for so many nations,” Ramirez-Knott said. “If we can’t even be a safe place for women who may be victims of sexual violence then we are not sending out a good message about how society values our women.”

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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is a system of free trade between 21 different economies within the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the meeting between the APEC leaders took place in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, with leaders such as president of United States Joe Biden and president of China Xi Jinping attending.

“APEC Builds a framework for countries on the opposite of the pacific sides to trade,” said Global Politics teacher Martin Jorgensen. “The huge benefit of that is that it allows for conversation; there’s practical stuff like rules and tariffs, or shared solutions to shared problems,” Because the meeting took place in the downtown area, people gathered to help clean it up. This caused people to wonder if the area would maybe stay that way, as it had been very unorganized before.

“I think it was good for the city’s economy,” senior Claire Donohue said. “My uncle who was working as cop said they cleaned everything up market street for the APEC event,”

Biden and Jinping meet at APEC

Because of the meeting, certain streets were closed off during the time that the leaders would be driving through. In addition,certain bus routes had needed to be modified.

The buses most affected were mostly buses that rode through the South of Market area.

“I didn’t really mind what was going on with APEC,” freshman Amy Gonzalez said. “I was really only worried that I wouldn’t be able to take the bus because I heard that some of them could be rerouted,” In the future, APEC meetings are planned to take place in Peru (2024), South Korea (2025), and Vietnam (2027). There is also talk about Biden’s re-election and how it would affect deDoug Mills | NEW YORK TIMES cision-making within APEC. “As the president, Joe Biden needs to JINPING AND BIDEN meeting at the APEC conference. The conference took place in San Francisco maintain amicable relations with Chi- last November. na, while also needing to win approval to be re-elected,” Jorgensen said. “The private conversation between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden allowed for an hon-

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Not-so-anonymous

Street artist “Banksy” may have his identity revealed in new lawsuit

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NOT-SO-ANONYMOUS Banksy’s famous piece “A Girl with a Balloon” in the streets of London. Other of his notable works include: “Love is in the Air (Flower Thrower)” and “Love is in the Bin.” Charlotte Morris Art Editor

The England-based street artist and political activist, Banksy, well-known for his anonymous street art and graffiti creations, could finally be unmasked and revealed after over 20 years of being completely anonymous to the general public.

Throughout his career, Banksy’s hidden identity added to his appeal as an artist, though it may be exposed because of the British greeting card company Full Colour Black, who filed a libel claim against Banksy — suing him for defamation.

The lawsuit was initiated by owner Andrew Gallagher and started with a trademark dis-

pute involving Banksy’s iconic artwork featuring a monkey and a store sign. Banksy, in a now deleted Instagram post, used “defamatory words and claims,” and caused the company to have a serious financial loss, according to Full Colour Black.

In 2021, the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office stated Banksy never had a trademark over the artwork and that it was not in Banksy's name.

Around the same time Bansky made the Instagram post, the EUIPO overturned their decision, ruling in Banksy’s favor and claiming that there was a trademark registered in 2018 under Banksy’s company, Pest Control Office.

Full Colour Black is now seeking $1.6 million pounds.

This is causing a spark of hope that Bansky’s true identity will be revealed, according to sophomore Lily Liao.

“I think that it is cool that we might finally be able to see who is behind all of these famous and notable pieces over the years,” Liao said. “But at the same time, I think that part of the appeal is that his identity remains anonymous,” The lawsuit was first reported in The Daily Mail, where they linked a photo of Banksy identifying him as a man named Robin Gunnigham from Banksy’s same hometown of Bristol, UK. Since then, Gunningham has denied that it was him in the

picture, so Banksy’s true identity has still not been con-

I think that part of the apeal is that his identity remains anonymous — Lily Liao

firmed or revealed.

“I think it’s so interesting that

for so many years people have been interested in the identity of Banksy,” junior Amelia Batt said.

“I believe that you can still appreciate the art without knowing who is making it,” Given the circumstances, Banksy may have to appear in court for the lawsuit. However, his legal name and real identity have been kept off of court documents, so there is a large likelihood that he will remain his mysterious persona: the anonymous English street artist.

“I think it could be a very culturally significant moment to find out who Banksy really is,” Liao said. “He is such a huge part of the art world whether he remains anonymous or not.”

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RONAN LIAO is working on woodworking pieces such as bird houses and cuckoo clocks. " “I am practicing my drilling for a later project in which I will create an intricate series of woodworking pieces.”

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ERIC LEE is working on a laser-cut art piece for his project. “I’m making a layout for a laser-cut art piece which portrays my friend Ronan playing rugby.”

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SHELBY OERTH is working on a two-year long project. “I am working on my comparative study project where you analyze three works of art then create your own based off of it.”

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PROTESTERS outside a Warner Brothers office in New York City on July 31, 2023. The STRIKING screenwriters and actors picket outside Paramont Studios. Notable actors 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes were the first strikes since 2000. such as Olivia Wilde and Kevin Bacon participated in the protests last year.

SAG-AFTRA strike stops Production of films and shows restarts

Heidi Yeung Copy Editor

The 2023 Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Strike ceased after a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) was agreed upon on Nov. 9. The Hee strike started on Jul. 14 and lasted for nearly 4 months. Similarly, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike from May to September.

SAG-AFTRA, which represents over 160,000 actors within the entertainment industry, went on strike after not being able to reach an agreement on a landmark deal. A major conflict regarding the deal was that of residual pay, which comes from a movie or show entering a streaming platform and the actors receiving compensation for how well the movie or show does in streams. AMPTP companies rejected the idea, which also raised concerns about pay increases for actors, ac-

cording to Theater Director Margaret Hee. “As someone who has worked as an actor, I recognize the demands are extreme, but work is also hard to come by as an actor so they often sacrifice a lot and are taken advantage of,” Hee said.

“While the strike only achieved a 7% increase in wages for actors, I think the true goal was to shed light on working conditions within the industry,” Another major conflict between both organizations was the usage of artificial intelligence, according to sophomore Sterling Loretto.

“While AI can be entertaining, I don’t think that it should replace human actors because acting is an art,” Loretto said.

“Likewise, I wouldn’t like to see AI replace writers because individual writers are more unique and creative than computer generated writing,” Because of the strike, all productions with actors represented by SAG-AFTRA had to delay filming. Actors also had to cease taking part in promotional events,

Stranger Things is unique; the writing was gripping and the plot was very well done. The actors really brought the show to life and brilliantly portrayed their characters.

— Sterling Loretto, 10

film festivals, and overall could not do any sort of performance on camera. With many highly anticipated movies and shows’ release dates being pushed back, an influx of productions will be released in 2024, according to freshman Ashley Kwan-Lui. “In the past few months, I have definitely noticed popular TV shows being pushed back due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, like ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’, ‘Outer Banks’, and ‘Wednesday,’” KwanLui said.“The pushed back dates are a bit annoying, but I support the actors who stand up against the use of AI because I don’t think it’s right for companies to use AI to make movies — it takes away from the people whose job it is to act, write, or direct,”

ing services tend to cancel shows that don’t do as well as they’d like, which is often unfair to the people who worked on the show as well as the audience,” Loretto said. “Shows can take a while to find their audience, and often don’t reach their full potential after the first couple of seasons,” The strike ended on Nov. 8 as a result of a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to give actors better pay, as well as limits on artificial intelligence usage.

Performers are now receiving a 7% pay increase, as well as a new plan to give actors follow up payments for any streaming projects. Prior to this deal, actors would be paid initially for their role, but would not receive compensation for when those same movies would be available on streaming platforms.

Even with a plethora of shows being

“Unions use strikes to communicate

released, some consumers find it upset-

certain inequities within industries,” Hee

ting that streaming services often cancel

said. “The strike forced the film and tele-

shows before the storyline is over, accord-

vision industry to address the use of AI

ing to Loretto.

“I think that Netflix and other stream-

and implement limits to ensure the secu-

Outer Banks is such a great thriller mystery mix. It's high intensity but also fun and it always makes me miss the summer time.

— Ashley Kwan-Lui, 9

rity of actors and writers' work.”

Yellowstone is a drama, sort of a western about family lineage and land ownership. It looks at the reality that all the land we “have” in America was stolen from indigenous peoples.

— Margaret Hee

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Banned books

Students reflect on the culture of banned books

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ark Twain. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Judy Blume. William Shakespeare. All names of authors whose work is present in modern day school. However, they

It is bewildering to see that these habits impact us to this day.

— Julia McKinnon

are also some of the many authors whose work has been banned from classrooms over the years for controversial and obscene content, according to National Geographic.

The earliest notion of banned books was encouraged by religious leaders and had a long and prevalent history by the time the first colonies in America were settled. William Pynchon, a 1650 Massachusetts Bay colonist, published a pamphlet which went directly against Puritan beliefs, and was, in turn, deemed a heretic.

“In History class, we are currently learning about the beginnings of the American government and the development of the amendments,” sophomore Julia McKinnon said.

“Although we’ve covered situations similar to these in class, it is still bewildering to see these habits impact us to this day,”

As the issue of slavery became more prevalent in American society, multiple states outlawed expressing anti-slavery sentiment.

Harriet Beecher Stowe defied this in 1851 with the publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which attempted to expose the negative effects of slavery.

“People should be able to make decisions about the information they engage with,” librarian Nathan Crowe said. “In some cases that can be successful and in some cases that could go to extremes and cause trouble and spread ideas that don’t exist,” In 1873, the Comstock Act made it illegal to own texts or articles containing “obscene” or “immoral” content. These laws were designed to ban content regarding sexuality and birth control.

“I cannot imagine what it would be like right now to have books that we would not be able to be allowed to purchase,” junior Nathania Chao said.

“It is extremely hard to imagine these kinds of restrictions in our current society,” Over time, the New England Watch and Ward Society formed a private organization that contained many of the Boston elite and petitioned against texts they did not favor. As the 1920s approached, Boston was very well known for how quickly they banned books which led many authors to write controversial literature in hopes that it would get banned and earn them publicity.

“I have never heard of private organizations that worked to petition against texts that disagreed with,” McKinnon said. “This is making me

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very interested in other societies and if there has been anything similar to this,” Although more social norms relaxed greatly in the 20th century, school libraries created tension towards what information should be available to children. Especially during the Jim Crow-era, there were several attempts to ban school textbooks that did not offer views sympathetic towards the South.

“I think we are really good at leaving some level of discretion to the people that use our library and it should be the people's decision,” Crowe said.

“Vetting out good sources when we get books we think about the curriculum and follow the goals of the school,” Banning books is once again a theme of discussion after earlier this year, when Utah approved a state law that suppressed “sensitive material” in classrooms. One parent group in Georgia have attended school

board meetings and in order to read passages from books the school deems inappropriate.

“I think it is justified for parents to want to control the information their kids are processing and

taught,”

Chao

said.

what's ‘ok’ differs so finding a perfect balance is going to be very difficult,” Librarians around the world faced so many book challenges that they created Banned Book Week, an event centered around the freedom to read books and raise awareness about commonly challenged books.

“Everyone should be able to choose for themselves which content they do or don’t want to read,” McKinnon said. “Librarians shouldn’t have to face the brunt of the people’s wrath as they are only trying to help.”

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Global mindset encouraged th Coco Stenzler & Ada Linde Editors-In-Chief

Convent & Stuart Hall has strived to educate young girls and boys with a global perspective since 1887 when it was founded. In the past few years, this has translated into the various trips and exchange programs that have been offered to students.

“The exploration of new cities has impacted my mindset to a more global focus,” senior Saybrook Whalen said. “It’s made me more aware and has impacted my college process — thinking about where I want to be in the world,” Convent & Stuart Hall offers a wide variety of places students can travel. For example, many students have participated in trips to Columbia, Copenhagen, Berlin, Japan, Rome and Scotland.

“I feel so lucky to have the opportunities that we have at our school,” senior Sasha Miller said. “As an IB student, the importance of having a global perspective has really been stressed impressed to

us as it is such a big part of our curriculum and having the opportunities to additionally travel across the world is really wonderful,” For the past two years, select students have been able to travel to Denmark and Germany with Global Politics teacher Martin Jorgensen and Art teacher Rachel McIntire. While there, they were able to go to museums, meet other students, and immerse themselves within the culture.

“I had the pleasure of going on the Copenhagen-Berlin comparative analysis trip, which was lovely because I met lots of new people,” Whalen said. “I saw lots of different places, and I learned a lot about myself and classmates, which was such an amazing experience,” All network exchanges are open to students 9-12 and if a student is interested they must look at the preliminary information that can be located on the students portal. This past year, a group of Convent students participated in a group exchange to Kilgraston, Scotland.

“I really enjoyed the opportu-

nity to travel to Scotland,” senior Anabel Harris said. “It was incredible to be able to attend a school across the world, fully immersing myself in a different culture,” Students are also encouraged to take advantage of language-immersive trips with the school. In its inaugural year, students are traveling to Columbia to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and get real-life experience at a coffee farm.

“I’m about to go on the Columbia trip next week,” Whalen said. “I’m especially excited to see the birds in Columbia…. it’s possible I’ll see a macaw or a toucan which would be amazing,” Students also have the ability to travel to Japan with Biology teacher Daniel Raffa from March 29 to April 7 this year.

It will be an educational adventure, offering an enriching exploration of the cities of Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hiroshima.

Students will visit ancient temples, serene gardens, and traditional teahouses in Kyoto, according to the Global Platforms page on Convent & Stuart Hall's

website.

“In my sophomore year I did an exchange to Barcelona as an opportunity to expand my Spanish speaking skills and now, I am an IB HL Spanish student,” senior Samantha Buscemi said. “I am also a Global Politics student, so I really appreciated the opportunity to be able to gain a much broader perspective on topics that I am still interested in today,” Convent & Stuart Hall also offers an annual sophomore year trip to Costa Rica where students are able to do service projects and explore the various parts of Costa Rica. This year, students will go from Jan 10-17.

“I loved our sophomore year trip to Costa Rica,” Miller said. “My favorite part about it was jumping off the waterfall because while it was super scary in the moment, it was totally worth it in the end, especially after the long horseback ride.”

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hrough exchanges and trips

Advice from Ada Ada Linde Editor-In-Chief

Going to Spain was one of my favorite experiences of high school. It was also one of the scariest. Being dropped off at a new family’s apartment in a city I didn’t know and a language I was minorly proficient in was hard. The school days were long and I often created notebook games for myself to cure boredom. But hard things can also be incredible. My exchange student, Jimena, is now one of my very best friends. Our uniting moment: screaming “Enchanted” by Taylor Swift as we walked down the streets of Chemartín after having dinner with her friends.

Moving to a new city — even if it’s for a month — is fascinating. To reside in a very local part of town was perfect for people watching: I often found myself compar-

ing Spaniards’ daily activities and norms to those in the United States. Trust me when I say how different their lifestyles are. (Fun fact: I never used to eat breakfast before school — I’d eat something small if need be, but after seeing and participating in their extravagant breakfasts, I’ve never gone back. Spanish people typically have a large breakfast because they’re setting themselves up to have lunch around 2-3pm and dinner at 10pm.) It was even more fascinating, though, to be the shadow of a European girl my age. To spend time with her friends, see her fight with her parents, go to her volleyball practices and weekend activities. So similar yet so different. We found joy in comparing cultural differences and similarities, bonding over shared interests and TV shows (Coincidentally, Friends is a favorite for both

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of us).

Having her come to San Francisco was awesome too. It sparked a new love for my city: seeing it through her eyes, showing her everything — it was magical.

As for advice: my number one tip would be to experience everything that you can.

I am a risk-taker, and it served me well: I wouldn’t have tried all the food I did or gone to the places I went if I wasn’t.

Something I didn’t put enough effort into was learning the language. I’ve failed to mention until now that Jimena is a fluent English speaker. Though I was exposed to a fully-Spanish speaking environment, I frequently took the easy way out and spoke in English. I regret that now and speak in Spanish as much as I can with her, on calls or in texts.

Additionally: although you’d learn the

language better solo, it was also incredible to be in Madrid at the same time as a fellow Convent student. Being thousands of miles away from home is hard, and having someone recognizable made the change much more comfortable. Plus it was nice to have her to verify the use of slang words which confused our Spanish friends (cap, slay, yeah no vs. no yeah, etc.) Callie and I were instantly bonded and I’m incredibly grateful for our friendship, but her presence did not help my fluency.

If you have access to do an exchange or to travel abroad, I wholeheartedly advise you to do it. Immerse and expose yourself. Learn all that you can. You’ll thank yourself later.

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STUDENTS have the option to wear collard shirts, crewneck sweaters or college sweatshirts to school, along with a pair of jeans or pants. Here are a few examples of common outfits students may wear to class.

Adressing Dresscode Should Convent high school have a dresscode?

Elsie Scott City Life Editor

What is the point of a dress code?

Restrictions on student appearance and dress code spark much debate and controversy between students in Convent and Stuart Hall’s school community.

The Sacred Heart community, consisting of hundreds of schools across the world, requires a daily formal school uniform. However, Convent and Stuart Hall’s dress code is an exception, and only requires a formal uniform on Mass or special days in the school calendar.

Rather than a daily formal uniform, Students are expected to abide by a strictly enforced dress code. As of November 2023, Convent’s dress code was recently updated. In the spirit of winter, in addition to the dress code composed of jeans or pants and a collared shirt, students may also wear crew neck sweaters. For girls, Convent’s formal uniform

consists of a white polo shirt, gray skirt, black tights, and a burgundy sweater or blazer. A lengthy description of the school dress code can be found in the student/parent handbook.

Although this dress code may seem lenient compared to other schools of the Sacred Heart, Convent and Stuart Hall is one of the only private schools in the Bay Area to have an enforced dress code.

Because of this, students often oppose and retaliate against it, saying that the dress code is too strict. According to a poll sent to the entire Convent student body, 71% of students argue that the dress code is too strict. In addition, 64% of students agree that our school should have a dress. This creates a confusing situation debating on an agreeable dress code for the student body.

According to the student/parent handbook, the school views student appearance as a language that communicates readiness for the work of academics. In-

stituting a dress code creates separation between participating in school and academics or recreational outside of school activities. In addition to encouraging academic readiness and responsibility, a dress code also enforces dress viewed as ‘school appropriate’, forbidding clothes that show cleavage or too much skin.

Also, a dress code reduces peer pressure among students to dress a certain way by enforcing a common standard. However, by the restriction on certain clothing, self expression and originality become hindered.

The dress code is strictly monitored and enforced by the head of community life and academic advisors. If students are recognized for disobeying the dress code, these positions in the school community require students to return home to fix their appearance, ‘dress coding’ that student. This brings up the controversy regarding the importance of a

dress code, in relation to the importance of academics. Students in Convent and Stuart Hall’s community live all across the city, and many students make long commutes go to school. The act of being ‘dress coded’ for students is extremely inconvenient not only for the student, but also for the family of the student, as the student has to have a ride home to change their outfit. In addition, the students miss out on class time to make amendments to their clothing.

Although the dress code initially serves to preserve academic readiness, those who are ‘dress-coded’ for breaking it are subject to missed class time, which hinders their education and learning.

By loosening restrictions on student appearance and dress code, students would not only feel more inclined to abide by the dress code, but also have more freedom to uniquely express themselves and their identity through their clothing.

Sports Roundup Varsity Soccer Win against Redwood 8-0 Win against Gateway 7-0 Win against Making Waves 7-0 Win against St. Josephs 7-0 Win against St Vincents 6-0 Win against International 2-1 Win against Bay 4-0 Win against Bentley 1-0 JV Soccer Win against Bay 3-0 Win against Lick - Wilmerding 3-2 Varsity Basketball Win against Bentley 40-22 Win against Drew 42-16 Wrestling Match win 11-6

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WRESTLING along with Soccer and Basketball take place during the winter sport season. Siena Bianchi (11) faces her opponent in a wrestling match.

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Usher Headlines the Halftime Show The 8 time grammy winner, Usher, set to perform at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show.

Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar, with special appearances from Eminem, Mary J. Blithe and 50 Cent. These past shows will be hard to beat, according to sophomore Elizabeth Fox. “I was so amazed when watching Rhiana perform last year,” Fox said. “Her whole performance was so amazing because of the way she incorporated her dancers into her show, which made it not only great to listen to but to watch as well, so I think her performance will be hard to beat,” Usher has a decades long career as a Rhythm and Blues (R&B) artist who has won a total of eight Grammys and has held the attention of a massive audience for over 25 years according to MasterClass. His Grammy winning categories include Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Contemporary Tammy Anthony Baker | CREATIVE COMMONS R&B Album. He earned these accolades USHER Raymond, the R&B sensation, electrifies the stage with his soulful performance for his various hit songs and albums, at the 2015 Sugar Bowl Fan Fest. The grammy winner showcased his talents with a light showcasing his exceptional talent and show that took over the stage. contribution to the music industry, according to junior Ella Andrejeck.

Usher’s performance follows that of “Usher has made a huge contribution Fiona Kenny Rhiana, who performed in 2023 while to the music industry and I am so glad Sports Editor making her pregnancy announcement that he is finally the lead performer at the during the show. This performance is the superbowl,” said Adrejeck. “He is one of Usher Raymond, the eight-time Grammost watched halftime show with more those artists who you assume has done so my winning singer will headline the halfmuch that I already assumed that he had time show of Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. than 121 million views, beating the preperformed at the halftime show,” 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 44 year old vious standing record from Katy Perry The halftime show as well as comercials singer has performed at the Super Bowl in 2015 according to Billboard. The 2022 attract their own fan base, not necessarily before in 2011, as a compliment to the Super Bowl in California, was home to intertwined with the sport of football. The headliners, The Black Eyed Peas. the iconic halftime show of rap icons Dr. annual spectacle is what gets many dif-

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ferent fan categories to watch the superbowl, according to history teacher Lauren O’Donnell.

“I think that the halftime show and the commercials draw their own audience,” O’Donnell said. “Personally, I am one of those people that watches the Superbowl for the halftime show and commercials and not the actual game - I think that is a large percentage of the audience in general,” In the beginning, the mission of the halftime show was to fill time and entertain the fans who weren't stuck in lines at concession stands or bathrooms according to Deadline. As the NFL and its championship grew, the halftime show did as well. The halftime show is a moment for the career of successful artists to be acknowledged, according to Fox “The halftime show is a great time for artists to showcase their career,” said Fox. “The people who put on the show never choose artists who are new to the industry, so for Usher to be chosen it kind of acknowledges his success.”

Usher’s previous experience at the Super Bowl halftime show lasted less than two minutes, but this gave him plenty of insight into conducting his 13 minute performance according to AZCentral. His album “Confessions” is ranked among one of the best-selling music projects of all time and is rumored to be the main album performed in his 2024 halftime performance.

antasy football leagues can be tracked back to the early 1960's, and since then it has become a huge thing to participate in. It altared the way people interact with the the game by letting viewers become their own NFL team managers and

pick real players to compete in this virtual league. It is a fusion of statistics, strategy, and the excitement of football, transforming the way fans experience the game. Although the male dominated game can allow little female inclusion, over 25% of Convent students currently have thier own fantasy football team.

Yes! I have a fantasy football team

26.1% 73.9%

No! I do not have a fantasy football team

Catching Kelce The new relations between Chiefs player Travis Kelce and award winning singer Taylor Swift has pulled in new fans to the game.

Brazil, leaving Travis Kelce without her support in their next few games.

“There are some funny statistics about how Travis Kelce performs when Taylor Swift is there,” sophomore Juliette Wu said. “When she is there, Travis seems to perform so much better than when she isn't, and when watching the games there are stats put on the screen that comment on it too,” In the Chief ’s game against the New England Patriots, one of the commentators made a reference to Taylor’s performance in the same stadium, the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. They made a joke saying that Taylor is telling Kelce, “I’ve done concerts here in a downpour, you gotta catch that,” according to GilCREATIVE COMMONS TRAVIS Kelce is an American Football player for the Kansas City Chiefs, and was the tight- lette Stadium. end on the winning Super Bowl team in 2023. Since his draft to the Chiefs in 2013, he has “This pair is a great match in my opinpursued his career for this same team for over a decade. ion because they both know what it is karma for the Kansas City Chiefs. like to be in the spotlight,” sophomore Fiona Kenny Swift first showed up alongside Donna Vivienne Legg said. “From what the pubSports Editor Kelce, Travis’ mom, during the Kanlic sees, they support one another, with sas City Chiefs victory against the ChiTaylor coming to Travis’ games and him Superstitions have been a part of sports cago Bears, drawing the attention of coming to one of her shows on tour in since the beginning in order to avoid any football and music fans to the stadium. bad luck on gameday. A specific superBuenos Aires,” Swift would then show up to three more stition has been noticed in light of the It has been an eventful year for the games, with the most recent being the most recent relationship between footsinger, with her international Eral Tour, victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. ball player Travis Kelce and singer Tayand being named TIME’S Person of the Since her first appearances, she has relor Swift, which has proven to be good year. To wrap up her successful year, she sumed the "Eras Tour" in Argentina and

spent New Year's Eve cheering on Kelce at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas, as the Chiefs took their last win of the year against the Cincinnati Bengals.

“I think it's so funny how much people are reading into their relationship,” junior Annika Carpenter said. “All the statistics are most likely not directly tied to her attendance, but the numbers are fun to notice,” With the Eras Tour finished for the rest of 2023, Swift was in attendance a lot more, captivating a range of audiences, but also gave Kelce a boost in his stats.

With Swift in attendance, Kelce has totaled 34 catches for 432 yards. This averages 8.5 catches and 108 yards according to The Chiefs. The difference is stark without Swift in attendance where Kelce totaled 23 catched for 165 yards. This averages 5.8 catches and 41.3 yards according to The Chiefs.

“I think that Taylor Swift’s attendance is something that will completely change the type of people watching the game,” said Wu. “There are so many different types of people like young children, families, and people who had no prior interest in football now watching the games because of Taylor Swift.”

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10 | Thursday, January 25, 2024

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Beginning our last semester of IB: What we’ve learned Ada Linde

Coco Stenzler

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1.! "#$%! &'()*+! #$,! -.$&'! (&/! As I enter my last semester as an IB student, I have no doubt that I am incredibly prepared to take university and life after by storm. IB is incredibly challenging and teaches you a lot about yourself and how much procrastination hinders you, but I also feel intelligent. Capable. It’s incredibly empowering.

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6.9$+,;:… #=,$!(&>+!%.),/ The EE continues to be one of the most challenging aspects of my IB experience. Coming up with a topic that you’re passionate about, writing 10 pages then starting over, then starting over again — it’s a lot. It’s a 100% do-it-on-your-owntime type of assignment, which also truly tests your procrastination and patience, but the tools I’ve developed to write and research are priceless.

3.!?(7,!7#)#*,7,)&!(+!&',!8,6!&.!,@,$6&'()*/ Truly. I’ve learned a lot about myself and how often I need focus breaks and what work to do first. I guess this ties into a work-life balance — something that has slipped my mind frequently over the course of the last two years — but knowing myself, my productivity, and my need for breaks has set me up for incredible success in the future.

4. A$.++3%(+5(4;()#$6!(+!5..;/!It’s awesome to be able to talk about t-tests in both Bio and Math or how we choose what constitutes as knowledge — as correct, true information worthy of teaching others — in Theory of Knowledge. It’s inspiring to read Pablo Neruda and transform it into a conversation on abortion rights or apply “I’ll Explain Some Things” to global politics. This ability, to not only have to converse about one subject in each class, to have the freedom to explore other things, has really shaped my college process — I now know that a liberal arts education is what I’d like to have — in order to stay on this cross-curricular train.

5. "#@()*!#!*;.<#;!4,$+4,5&(@,!(+!),5,++#$6B!,+4,5(#;;6!#+!C7,$3 (5#)+/!I think I learned this over the course of my four years at Convent — taking advantage of our global consciousness through exchange and the Copenhagen-Berlin trip — but nevertheless, it is so important to be aware of what is happening in the world. Americans are stereotypically unaware, self-centered people who live in blissful ignorance and it’s time to change that. Plus, having coherent, intelligent conversations about the biggest current crises in the world can lead to positive change for the future.

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1. ?',!(74.$&#)5,!.:!-$(&()*/!I have always loved writing and literature but I never understood how important it is to be able to share your thoughts in a concise and timely manner until all of my classes became structured around writing. Whether it is writing an in-class write on the complexities of the Middle East or analyzing one of Murakami's short stories, the written word holds an immense amount of power.

2. D@,$6.),!-#)&+!6.9!&.!+955,,%/ It's true. Everyone at Convent & Stuart Hall is rooting for you – especially your teachers!

The number one tip I have for any IB student is to talk to your teachers. In this very rigorous program it is so vital that you talk to your teachers anytime you are confused or need help clarifying something. They really just want you to do well!

3. E,!.$*#)(F,%/ I have never been the calendar kind of girl… until IB. (Now I have two different calendar apps and a planner). I never struggled with knowing exactly when my assignments were due and just being able to keep all of it in my head. But, it is such a stress reliever to be able to write down everything you have going on for the next few weeks and see how to manage your schedule.

Plus, crossing off a big test or a long paper is the BEST feeling.

4. ".-!&.!$,+,#$5'/ One major skill that I learned while going through IB was how to research. Anyone can spend hours on end searching the internet for information, but the skill of researching is knowing exactly what you need to find and being able to do it quickly and correctly and it is a skill I know I will use for the rest of my life.

5. 0.$83;(:,!<#;#)5,/!This is one of the most important life skills that IB has taught me. Before IB, I was able to complete all of my work before going to relax or have fun. I kept my academic and social life incredibly separate. But, after going through IB, I have learned how to incorporate my school work into my life. There is absolutely no need to have all of your work done before doing other parts of life…and if you need a break take one. You are running a marathon, not a sprint!

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 |11

OR TO AP?

TO IB?

Why I chose IB

Amrita Rajpal Web Editor

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he International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect, according to the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Choosing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program was a choice that I made at the end of my sophomore year with my grade chair and my family — a big decision because when choosing classes, it felt like setting up my future and more specifically what I wanted to study in college. For me, the most intriguing draws of the IB program were the diversity of classes offered as well as the ability to take classes at the Higher Level or the Standard Level to help better suit my interests. I also knew I’d be able to take two sciences — and having a chance to earn Biology/Chemistry credits in college as well as a strong understanding of the material to prepare me. I knew that going into picking my classes I wanted to pursue a science heavy curriculumm, and I was able to do that. The IB program also has a few extracurricular assignments which appealed to me: the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity Activity and Service (CAS) portion.

The EE is also a large part of the IB

program and can sound daunting, but it interested me because I knew I’d learn how to write at a very high caliber. The IB program, contrasted to the AP program, focuses on how to think, write, and research — additionally better suited to me than AP because of my distaste for standardized testing.Learning how to write and being able to articulate all of my answers in well-researched and well-written papers has always been a goal for me as I know it will help me out later in life in college and further than that when I'm searching for jobs and working in a professional setting. The idea that something you learn in English can be related to your Language or Global Politics class is so different from any other type of learning I have done — interdisciplinary thinking has completely changed my learning and ability to connect topics to each other — allowing learning to feel more cohesive. I feel sometimes that classes can be rigid and the information you learn is hard to apply to other parts of your life and other things you are learning, however, with the cross-curricular connections that IB fosters between its students and teachers, I think it creates a more positive, successful learning environment.

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Why I chose AP

he AP program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school, according to College Board.

While this was appealing to me, it is only one of the reasons why I chose the Advanced Placement (AP) program over the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. I put a great deal of thought into the choice between AP and IB, and my family and I evaluated the options thoroughly, particularly given the school’s emphasis on the IBprogram. Among the attributes that eventually drove my decision was the greater flexibility the AP program allowed me.

In the AP program there are no required classes and no rules concerning the types of classes I need to take, as opposed to the IB program. In the AP program I have been able to take a wider variety of classes and take them for varying lengths of time, exploring numerous subjects. Some of the classes I have taken are only one semester – allowing me to study a new subject without a significant commitment.

During my junior and senior years, I have been able to take 19 different classes in an array of subject areas that peak my interest. Among the classes I take, I am able to choose the level of difficulty that I want and am able to scale it up and down, deciding how many AP classes versus

standard level classes I want to take at a given time. For example, last year, as a junior, I chose to take four AP classes and three standard level courses. This earned me college credit for four subjects and demonstrated to colleges my ability to excel at college-level courses. This year I am taking three AP courses, with the remaining standard level courses. I am also able to take fewer classes in the last semester of my senior year. As a result, I have a period available to do an independent study that is important to me which is, developing a Native American History curriculum. I also have more time outside of school to pursue activities and hobbies I enjoy doing. In contrast to the IB program, in the AP program there are fewer large projects with deadlines and specific requirements. This has left me additional time and energy for significant service projects, research papers, and performing in productions outside of school. I believe that the combination of the rigorous coursework and nationally recognized standards, along with flexibility to pursue my passions inside and outside of school, contributed to the strength of my college applications. For these reasons, I am very happy with my choice of the AP program.

CITY LIFE

12 | Thursday, January 25, 2024

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IN CASE YOU'VE MISSED IT....

"Entwined" has returned to Golden Gate Park, though back and better than ever with some tweaks and upgrades. This exhibit has lit up Peacock Meadow every winter, immersing visitors in a display of light, technology, and art. This tradition began in 2020, thanks to a partnership between the San Francisco's Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance as a commemoration of the park's 150th anniversary.

San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken is behind the creative genius that is this project. "Entwined: Elder Mother", his 2024 exhibition, features a tree which doubles as a storyteller and a playground.

When initiated, a speaker on the tree tells the stories. Eldermother also incorporates six unique QR codes on the tree ‘leaves’ which allow attendees to control the tree’s lighting patterns. It can be found at the Eastern end of JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park.

Robyn Wilkinson | WITH PERMISSION

CITY LIFE: BEST OF DESSERTS San Francisco's favorite desserts tested and rated Ada Linde

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Sesame Soft Serve with Mango Shaved Ice China Live (Chinatown)

Airy, light shaved ice on top of flavorful sesame soft serve. The perfect sweet ending after a delicious meal - not too heavy and not too sweet. Perfect proportion for 3-4 people.

Mini Donuts The Balboa Cafe (Cow Hollow)

Generously cinnamon-sugared donuts dipped in creamy, dark chocolate. Pretty legit dough — not light. Great after a light meal, not so great after the famous baguette burger. Perfect proportion for 1-3 people.

Ice Cream Sunday The Balboa Cafe (Cow Hollow)

Lightly sweet, refreshingly delicious vanilla bean ice cream. A proper dosing of caramel and chocolate syrup. A gorgeous and gigantic dessert. Not advised to get after a large meal. Perfect proportion for 2-4 people.

Rice Pudding Cake Slice Co. (via Postmates)

Cold, light, perfectly sweet. A fantastic pallet cleanser which won’t leave you feeling overly filled. Comes with a torched top — unsettling at first, though it comes to be a cool touch. Perfect share size for 2 people.

Limoncello Mascarpone Slice Cake Slice Co. (via Postmates)

Served refrigerated. Would be delicious on a hot summer day. (Biting into it was like wearing a sundress and sunglasses on a cliff in the Amalfi Coast with the wind lightly blowing and the sun warming your back.) Not heavy, just the right amount of frosting. It’s lemon-y, though not to much: the mascarpone and Italian imagery balance it nicely.

Baklava Lokma (Outer Richmond)

Flaky phyllo dough with pistachios & vanilla bean ice cream. Crunchy, yet sweet, Perfectly warmed with nutty pistachios in the middle. Lightly drizzled honey over the top, paired with vanilla bean ice cream. Perfect proportion for 2 people.