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Annual tea event honors seniors Shirley Forbes greets seniors Sasha Melendez-Goldman (left to right), Brittany Atkinson and Sara Decker at Senior Tea on May 1. Seniors each invited up to 10 family and friends for high tea. Hundreds gathered to greet seniors lined along the Belvedere of the Main Hall. Senior Tea is the first of many end-of-the-year celebrations that include Friendship Ceremony, Ring Ceremony, Alumnae Luncheon, Baccalaureate Mass, Prize Day and Graduation. see senior section p. S1-S8

Senior Tea: Family and friends celebrate graduating class

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Moth spraying sparks debate ina herlihy

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Teacher assumes post as SHHS dean International Language Chair Rachel Simpson is assuming the position of Dean of Studies at SHHS as of July 1. “The thing that excites me about teaching is being able to offer students the most stimulating curriculum for them,” said Simpson. “My new job speaks to that focus.” As Dean of Studies, Simpson will work with faculty and students on the course program and organizing the course schedule. “During my 12 years at CSH, I focused on my personal professional development,” said Simpson. Simpson sees the ability to stay within the Network of Sacred Heart Schools as an advantage. “Of course I will miss the girls, but I’ve gotten to know the Stuart Hall boys better over the years,” said Simpson. — Sara Kleopfer

Despite the public’s concern about potential health issues, the State of California is planning to continue with aerial spraying in San Francisco on August 17 to eradicate the light brown apple moth (LBAM).

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The appearance of light brown apple moths are variable for each. Scientists working with the moth in Australia and New Zealand call it the light brown everything moth because it consumes everything green. The once a month spraying over three years will leave particles in the environment even after spraying is finished. “Because of [LBAMB’s] small

size, they can be suspended in the air for up to 12 months,” said Paul Schramski, Pesticide Watch State Director. Common symptoms of the spraying in Monterey have been respiratory conditions and headaches, according to activist Mike Lynberg, who has collected hundreds of health complaints. “I went to lunch at 12 the next day after the spraying,” said Lynberg. “Within 10 minutes of being outside I got a sore throat.” Approximately 150 to 250 per 1000 adult Californians experience headaches, wheezing and irritated eyes, without being linked to any specific cause, according to a report by The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Department of Pesticide Regulation and the California Department of Public Health. The state plans to also spray other Bay Area counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and San Mateo this summer. “The moth poses a risk to the environment and food supply of California because it feeds on

Soda sparks harmful health effects rebecca kelliher asst. feature editor

Dragging her feet while lug g ing a shoulder bag crammed with books and loose papers, she follows the soft hum of the glowing soda machine. Her heavy eyelids and slight shoulders are beginning to wilt as a wide yawn slowly stretches across her face. It’s been three hours since her last Diet Coke. “I drink about six cans of Diet Coke a day,” said

junior Rosie Keehan while clutching her latest chilled soda. “I’m definitely hooked on the stuff.” With the average American drinking an estimated 56 gallons of soft drinks a year and the average teenage girl drinking more than two cans a day, it appears the entire nation is hooked on this addictive candy in a can. Yet, with most addictives, drinking soda on a regular basis see dangerous p. 4

Soda such as Sunkist, Coca-Cola and Sprite can lead to osteoporosis, which causes bone decay. One can of regular soda has 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. Diet soda increases the risk of heart disease. photo illustration INA HERLIHY the broadview

plants,” said Steve Lyle, Director of Public Affairs at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “There are 2,000 host plants and 250 crops that they rely on for food.” “The light brown apple moth is a serious threat to California’s forests and agriculture,” said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in a press release. “If left uncontrolled, the moth would have a devastating impact on our state’s environment and economy.” Although some of California’s leaders don’t want to risk the state’s multibillion dollar agriculture exports, not all officials are supporting spraying. “The public, no matter what, does not want to be sprayed,” said Senator Carole Migden (DSan Francisco) during a phone interview. “If we don’t spray, then Mexico or Canada will not take California agricultural goods, the federal and state government department of agricultural are saying.” Others are adamant these see spraying p. 4 the broadview Convent of the Sacred Heart HS 2222 Broadway San Francisco, CA 94115

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Aerial spraying will cause harm

light brown apple moth blends into the gnarled, ragged bark of a tree, its frail wings twitching every few seconds. It won’t scratch you. It won’t even bite you. Yet, this little insect is the source of a shocking decision to spray dangerous pesticides this summer, sacrificing the health of Bay Area residents in order to eliminate the invasive moth species. With the moth disrupting the natural environment and the agriculture of California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has decided to launch an aerial application of pheromone-based products in places such as north of San Francisco in August, as well as

Monterey and Santa Cruz. Although the detrimental effects of the moth are well acknowledged, spraying residents with toxins possibly found in pesticides with apple moth pheromones is obviously not the best way to make friends with the neighbors, so to speak.

1. California Supreme Court rules to legalize gay mariage. 2. China is going to accept foreign aid. 3. President Bush’s term is almost over. 4. School’s out. 5. Sprout the Goldfish survived the whole year.

In an ironic twist, the state seeks to regain the “natural” ways of the environment that were held before the moth invaded the region by using very “unnatural” methods — hazardous pesticides. Even blueberries in areas that were sprayed with these pesticides are considered inedible, demonstrating the deleterious effects the spray can have on local residents, especially children who are said to be more vulnerable to the pesticides. Currently being tested in Texas, the pesticides’ effects on one’s health should be released to the public when fully known and, with this information, the state should work to develop an alterna-

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5. Now what?

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rachel forbes a & e editor elizabeth gruber news editor gracie hayes columnist lauren jung feature editor rena hunt photography editor mary slattery sacred heart editor leslie wu sports editor ina herlihy asst. news editor rebecca kelliher asst. feature editor larkin grant layout and design sophie skinner senior reporter

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Ultimately, the CDFA should work to limit the light brown apple moth’s population in a more organic way. After all, it is the latest trend.

3. It will take decades to recover from his policies.

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Even a controlled spraying will not solve the issue at hand — the safety of the area’s own residents — as pesticides easily drift through the air to affect other regions.

2. The death toll from China tops 40,000.

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but, with California’s agriculture at stake, the eradication is clearly also for the ever-lasting “green money” issue. Yes, the California economy is important and the light brown apple moth’s population must be controlled, but spraying citizens with moth pheromones is definitely not the answer.

1. Forty-seven states haven’t followed suit.

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tive to the light apple brown moth dilemma. It comes down to the simple idea of being exposed to something that could potentially harm the public’s health, whether the apple brown moths are destroying the agriculture or not. When the safety of the residents is at risk, the CDFA has to realize that aerial spraying shouldn’t be the only option available to the community. There simply must be a better way to deal with the light apple brown moth’s over population in the Bay Area, something that doesn’t require the serious concerns of the public. The state may want to eradicate the moth merely for the everlasting “green environment” issue,

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started my 13th year as a Sacred Heart student nine months ago, and it hasn’t hit me that my journey is almost over. My mom attended CSH — walked the same halls, ate in the very same Center, wore the grey skirt and white polo and even had some of the same teachers. I see her graduating class picture everyday, all 40-odd, white-gowned, flowertoting students, as I walk into my English classroom, and it reminds me of all the long-held traditions of the Schools of the Sacred Heart that make the whole learning experience so much richer. My mom talks about having Mr. Grant as a teacher and Mrs. Curran as a Dean, and I realize the Sacred Heart traditions of learning and community still exist. I still remember my first day at kindergarten at CES. I was a 6-year-old with a lavender Alad-

Sacred Heart lessons have lasting effects

din and Jasmine lunch box in one hand, my mother’s arm in the other, bouncing up Broadway with a burgundy CES backpack — excited, yet nervous for the day to come. Granted, I missed home and often cried the first few weeks, but the nurturing environment, caring teachers and classmates were already living out Sacred Heart Goal Four, “The building of community as a Christian value.” I’m not religious, but I am a spiritual person. I recognize the importance of community, especially a Sacred Heart community. The Sacred Heart tradition has become my way of life, the campus my home. The lessons I have learned here have formed who I am. When people ask, “What school do you go to?” I never say “Convent,” instead, I always say “Convent of the Sacred Heart” be-

cause I know the importance of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Saint Madeline Sophie Barat is attributed to having said, “For the sake of one child I would have founded the Society.” I am that one child, my friend is that one child, my teacher is that one child. CSH is not simply a school where students are fed information for four years. Each student is able to find her own identity and make an everlasting mark on the community. CSH isn’t just a school, it is a living, active part of the 202-year Sacred Heart tradition. I’ll miss it here. But I can’t encompass an entire experience in words, no matter how many the page’s word count allots. I’m off to college, without my mom, Convent or my lunchbox, but the experience and lessons I’ve gained through my years here will guide me for the rest of my life.

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Summer jobs offer strong values sophie skinner senior reporter

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he good old-fashioned summer job is becoming a thing of the past as teens move towards unpaid internships, sports camps, and other such resume-building activities. But if this trend continues, teens will lose important values that unpaid work or an SAT tutor can’t replace. Only 48.8 percent of teens ages 16 to 19 were either working or looking for work in June 2007, down from 51.6 percent in June 2006, and 60.2 percent in June 2000 according to U.S. Labor Department statistics released last year. Teens’ lack of interest in summer employment isn’t the only culprit. Globalization and competition from adult workers may also have had something to do with the decline.

But that doesn’t mean jobs skills, won’t deliver the same sense aren’t out there for those who of independence or the same are willing to look. Although a understanding of money and its job flipping burgers is nobody’s limitations. Parents will still be dream job, it has more to offer than paying for lunch and a new workappropriate one might wardrobe. think. A job means the AcaWith realization that demic classa paycheck es over the — any money doesn’t s u m m e r, paycheck go as far as one although — comes thinks, and that they offer a sense of students a indepencollege is really head start dence, the necessary. in school, realization won’t teach that not everything is comfortable and that teens the realities of holding a job people will be rude or hard to deal and keeping it. Working as a teen makes the with. A job means the realization that money doesn’t go as far as one working world less of a mystery. It thinks, and that college is really will be easier to transition into the necessary. working world later for teens who An unpaid internship, al- begin working now. though it may provide important Colleges are impressed by

summer work — even if it’s menial work. It takes work ethic and responsibility to hold a job and a student who has spent her summers working may be just as impressive — if not more impressive — than a student who has spent her time in Paris on a French immersion trip or in Haiti on a community service trip. Especially for teens who cannot afford summer trips to faraway places, a job is a way to impress colleges without breaking the bank. Moreover, teens can put their summer earnings towards a travel fund so they can pay for their own trip to Paris. Although mopping floors or flipping burgers may not sound glamorous or even useful, summer jobs teach students the value of hard work and responsibility, preparing them for the realities of adult life.

Traditions, rituals strengthen community elizabeth gruber news editor

y friends at other schools around the Bay Area always talk about how excited they are for finals week because it means they are almost done with the school year. Finals at Convent of the Sacred Heart, however, mean there is still a week of school left. After attending Convent for 13 years, I have found that by straying from the more typical way of ending the year, Convent ultimately gives its students a more rounding experience. Closing rituals are what set Convent apart from other high schools and they contribute strongly to giving students here

a unique, community-driven experience. Convent students are different because they spend time outside of the classroom interacting with their peers. Everyone knows everyone, and the environment here is comfortable and homey. Academics may have been officially over with the English Language final exam on May 22, but this did not mean that the learning is over because summer doesn’t start until May 30. There was Friendship Ceremony, Spring Sports Assembly, Ring Ceremony, Alumnae Luncheon, Baccalaureate Mass, and there is still Prize Day and of course Graduation. Goal Four: The building of

Leaving Bay Area, SF is bittersweet

t is difficult to believe that my days as a high school student are coming to an end or that it has actually been four years since the day I first started as a scared freshman dressed in impeccable uniform. When I actually bought my white graduation dress, I was struck by the reality that I will soon be leaving CSH, though I could have been confused by the surreal experience of trying on wedding dresses at the age of 16. But, more than that, it is difficult for me to realize that going to college means making a major transition, from the climate I will experience everyday to the way I manage my time when I have no parents to control my procrastination.

For so long, I have thought of the ideal college life full of freedom and independence whenever I was overwhelmed and frustrated, but now my feelings have somewhat changed. I still feel the same exhilaration and excitement at the thought of going somewhere completely new and being much more independent, but this enthusiastic anticipation is somewhat tempered by the realization of what I will ultimately miss when I leave the Bay Area. I will actually miss the chilling fog that has made many Convent girls feel as if they were about to be literally blown off of the top of Broadway. I will miss the comforting intimacy of my Convent education, especially being able to walk down the halls and know every person that you see or occasionally daring to call teachers by their first names.

community as a Christian value defines one of the main reasons I am glad I attended Convent, and it defines why my education here has really been a unique one when compared to the experiences my friends at other schools have had. By bringing the school together, especially at the end of the year, this sense of community is impossible to disregard. Classes intermingle, recognitions of achievements are announced, new acquaintances are made and the seniors are congratulated and sent on their way. Many ceremonies have been practiced for over 100 years, giving students a sense of history and continuity with the past. Many parents and grandparents

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I will miss the solitude and privacy of my bedroom, especially next year when I share a cramped dorm with two other roommates. I will miss rooting for the success of the Warriors and the Sharks, while always optimistically hoping that the Giants or the ’49ers will retain their former glory next season. I will even miss the San Francisco beaches that are often full of wind and gusts of sand, not really the idyllic and constantly sunny California beaches that an outsider might envision. I will miss the charming eccentricities and overall sense of tolerance and acceptance that make the Bay Area so unique, even though I know that I will not be gone forever. I am ready to leave for college and grow up more on my own, but I will certainly miss my family, my friends and my life here.

of my classmates attended Convent and practiced these rituals. It is important to maintain them because they are one of the major factors that define us as a Sacred Heart school. The Sacred Heart Network has schools in 44 countries around the world — 22 of these schools are in the United States. This gives every student that attends a Sacred Heart school a sense of connection and makes her a part of something larger than just a single institution. This bond unifies the student body and has strengthened my social skills by teaching me the importance of connecting with others.

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Do the health risks of soda affect your decision to drink it? “Yes, I realize that soda isn’t the best thing to drink, and I’ll try to cut back more.” — Diana Wendel, senior

“I do not really like soda because there are better alternatives to quenching my thirst.” — Neema Patel, senior

“No, but I will try to drink less of it and make health more of a priority.” — Chloe Look, freshman

“I don’t really drink soda that often because I know that it’s unhealthy and bad for me.” — Megan Choi, sophomore — Compiled by Anjali Shrestha

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Spraying starts local disputes from moth p.1 concerns of the government are not representative of the light brown apple moth population as a whole. “There is limited damage,” said Jeff Rosendale, grower, horticultural consultant & LBAM co-author. “One bad apple in an orchard is not indicative of the orchard. [The moths] are given the status of a pit bull, when they are really like a chihuahua.” One plan to eradicate the moths is to spray the city through low flying planes, according to Nan Wishner, Chair of the City of Albany Integrated Pest Management Task Force. “They want to release a wasp that will eat the light brown apple moths, but will also eat butterfly eggs,” said Wishner. The spray is effective according to Lyle, because it takes a different approach to the usual use of pesticide. “These are the safest products,” said Lyle. “They are not a conventional product that has been used to kill insects. With the spraying, the moth population dies out because the moths don’t mate. It achieves what the pesticide achieves without hurting anything.” “Arial moth pheromone products have been used in pop-

ulated places around the United States including Chicago, which has been treated for gypsy moths, and Austin, Texas,” said Lyle. The state had originally scheduled aerial spraying in San Francisco for mid-June, then pushed it back to August 1 and now to mid-August for toxicological testing on possible spray products. “I am confident that the additional tests will reassure Californians that we are taking the safest, most progressive approach to ridding our state of this very real threat to our agriculture, environment and economy,” said Schwarzenegger. The test results are planned to be available to the public at the end of May or in June according to Migden, but assistance from scientists is needed to interpret them. “We are going to continue to get the experts to ask good questions,” said Migden. Migden is introducing legislation, SCR 87 to stop the spraying until proven safe and effective. “I want people to get involved and express their opinions and join the effort if they agree to help people,” said Migden. “This is led by ordinary people. I would ask people to log on to the site http:// stopthespray.org and we can go from there.”

Jeff Rosendale and Nan Wishner (top) speak at an information session at Town School For Boys in April which offered local residents a chance to address their concerns about the spraying of the light brown apple moth, which will be led by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to limit the moth population. San Francisco Supervisor Michaela Alioto-Pier (left), a member of the panel and a mother of young children, voices her anxieties over the hazards of the aerial spraying. RENA HUNT | the broadview

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Keep all windows shut throughout the day Double pane glass to stop small particles from getting inside — Compiled by Ina Herlihy Source: Colleen Panima, MD

Drinking soda leads to dangerous health risks from soda p. 1

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billion gallons of carbonated drinks Americans drink every year

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times higher risks of bone fractures for adolescents who drink soda to those who don’t percent of sugar in American diets that comes from soda

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causes health issues. “There is evidence coming out that the fructose in soda not only makes you feel more hungry, it is also harmful for your liver,” said California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) nutritionist Aimee Marcich. “Extra simple sugars in your body can also cause weight gain.” Soda has become the number one source of added sugar to the American diet over the last decade and the number one contributor to childhood obesity. However, most students have turned to diet soda because they falsely believe that it’s not as damaging to their health as other sugared beverages since the chemicals aspartame and sucralose (Splenda) replace the ten teaspoons of sugar normally in soft drinks. “Whene ver I have Diet Coke, I don’t feel that guilty about drinking soda seeing as diet has

no calories or sugar,” said junior Savannah Carrol. This common misconception does not exclude diet soda from weakening bones, causing tooth decay and triggering caffeine withdrawal symptoms that are also linked to regular soft drinks. “I start to get headaches and become very tired and cranky if I don’t have any soda,” said Keehan. “If I don’t have caffeine for like two or three days, then I get these blinding migraines. The first time I got them I started crying because they hurt so bad and I didn’t know what was wrong with me.” There are 92 different health side effects associated with aspartame including brain tumors, diabetes and epilepsy according to recent European studies. “Both of these sweeteners, aspartame and sucralose, are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration),” said Marcich, “but the majority of the studies that have been conducted on these products have been done by the companies that make them.” Phosphorus, another key ingredient in soft drinks, is suspected of causing the depletion of calcium in bones. “It is not fully known whether or not there is something in the soda that causes bones to weaken or if the soda is simply taking the

place of milk,” said Marcich. “Also, some studies have even shown that girls who drink soda are more likely to suffer from broken bones than those who don’t.” Caffeine has proven to be especially harmful for the developing brains of children and adolescents, making them more susceptible to addiction. Physical dependence on caffeine found in soft drinks generally drives their popularity more than taste. “If you often feel tired or feel that you benefit from these quick bursts of caffeine,” said Marcich, “I would recommend getting more sleep at night and eating high fiber foods.” Fiber is a vital component of complex carbohydrates, such as vegetables, which are the main source of energy in the body and brain according to Marcich. Eating high fiber foods not only provides more energy than soda, it also lasts longer. “Some good high fiber choices are wheat bread and cereals with at least three grams of fiber per serving and granola bars with at least five grams of fiber per serving,” said Marcich. “In the end, sugary drinks only provide you with that quick burst of energy and then leave you feeling just as tired and worn out as before.”

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ormer CSH math teacher Patrick Lapid had thoughts of joining the military since high school, but his mother was surprised when he decided to enlist as a Marine Corps Reserve in 2003 — and now, he’s stationed in Iraq. “When he was in high school he was taking morning naval classes and then I don’t know what happened because all of a sudden he changed his mind,” said his mother Lorenza Lapid. “Once he got into a bunch of colleges, it seemed like he forgot all about it. He didn’t talk to me about it, he just signed up and then came home and told me he joined the Marines.” Despite the initial surprise, Patrick’s older brother, Michael Lapid, remembers how supportive their parents were. “Our parents respect most any decisions we make and help us achieve those goals,” said Michael Lapid. The Filipino culture was deeply engrained in the tight-knit Lapid family, according to Lorenza Lapid. The parents are fluent in Tagalog and Michael can understand and speak a little, but Patrick cannot. Despite this language barrier, Patrick Lapid is a member of the Lambda Phi Epsilon fraternity at University of California Santa Cruz, an Asian-American interest fraternity. “I was born in Manila,” s a i d Lo re n z a L a p i d . “ Eve n

though the kids were growing up [in Vallejo], we still felt the Filipino Catholic culture was important in their upbringing. The kids celebrated all the same holidays I did in the Philippines.” Patrick Lapid’s father, Pete Lapid, passed away from an unexpected heart attack in 2001 during a family vacation while Patrick Lapid was working in Washington, D.C. “I think Patrick was the one that got most affected because he was really close to him,” said Lorenza Lapid. “Patrick really likes politics and Pete was really involved with the community and local elections. When my husband passed on, [Patrick] lost his job

After coming to Convent, he felt like not only did he gain friends, he gained sisters. – Erica Mateo (‘07) and couldn’t concentrate so I just told him to come back [to San Francisco].” Pete Lapid’s involvement in local politics included the election of former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. “Patrick likes politics and he reads a lot,” said Lorenza Lapid. “He’s so involved with the community and he volunteers when there are elections. They talked a lot about politics and the Filipino issues.” Patrick Lapid’s temporary unemployment and his father’s death affected his enlisting. “At that time I didn’t know what

I wanted to do with my life, I didn’t have as much direction, and wanted to experience something different,” said Patrick Lapid. “I didn’t know what I was going to do work-wise and I needed direction and structure.” Patrick Lapid started teaching math and economics at CSH in 2004 after coincidentally meeting Head of School Doug Grant while Lapid was working at Borders. Teaching was his third major career change after working in non-profit, then research. “My favorite quality about Lapid is his approachability,” said Tiffany Melvin (’07) who had Patrick Lapid for Math 3 and Economics. “We would hang out after class talking about video games and boy problems. He was always very real — there wasn’t the distance that can often arise between students and teachers. He tries to be at the student’s level, and he doesn’t talk down to them. He takes extra time out of his life to give people whatever help they may need.” Going for monthly weekend training with his platoon at Sharpe Depot in Stockton showed Patrick Lapid discipline and responsibility. “[After] his promotion to sergeant, he definitely deals with more responsibility than before which results in more stress,” said Michael Lapid. Another Marine, John Pagliero who was deployed two years ago, also saw changes after Lapid’s promotion. “He has a strong motivation to improve himself as a Marine and as an individual,” said Pagliero. “There’s been a lot of growth and he’s a lot stronger, both mentally and physically.” Although Erica Mateo (’07) didn’t suspect Lapid to be a Marine, she recognized military-like qualities in him. “[When I first met him], I didn’t expect that he was a Marine, but I did think that he was part of something that gave him his confidence,” said Mateo. “He was the first Marine I met and to me, he

Patrick Lapid (left) helps Lance Corporal David Bayse fold up a flag at the Sharpe Depot in Stockton (top). Lapid stands with his batallion in the basketball court in Sharpe Depot during a farewell speech from Capt. Donn E. Puca (top left). Lapid’s left boot has his stamped dog tag with name and blood type. A dog tag is tied to a Marine’s boot for identification purposes in case of injury or death (left).

just seemed like another prospective teacher but he’s become more of a mentor and older-brother type-figure, [especially] since [I graduated].” Lapid applied Marine Corps traditions to the classroom, according to Mateo. “In his class, he always talks

There’s some pride — afterward — when you’ve gone through the misery and suffering with others. – Patrick Lapid about everyone going at the same pace, and not leaving one person behind,” said Mateo. “He compares the classes to cohesive units and preaches team work and brotherhood. Pledging [to Lambda Phi Epsilon] and joining the Marines allowed him to be part of two different brotherhoods. Then, after coming to Convent, he felt like not only did he gain friends, he gained sisters.” Despite minor feelings of regret, Lapid still is committed to his duty. “Yes, I have some feelings at times, like ‘Why did I sign up for this?’ But I always knew there was a possibility that I’d get sent into a war zone and I expected that, ” said Patrick Lapid. “There’s some pride — afterward — when you’ve gone through misery and suffering with others. But I don’t regret joining because it’s an experience most people never know about in their life.” Fear is Lapid’s most prominent emotion, but his concerns right now are finding things to read and having clean socks and underwear because his Iraqi base, Camp Al Taqaddum is in a relatively inactive region. “Fear is normal; it’s how you manage that fear that’s important,” said Patrick Lapid. “Plus, we train like we fight, and we fight like we train and that’s the best bet for me to return in one piece. Even if I leave the service to pursue other goals, I’ll always have that experience with me. As they say, ‘Once a Marine, always a Marine.’” Despite the unpredictability of war, Lapid’s family is supportive and hopeful of a safe return. “[Patrick] talks to us about what’s going on so we’re kind of

prepared ahead of time even before they started sending out the letters that they might get deployed,” said Lorenza Lapid. “I wasn’t surprised because you read in the papers what’s going on. I don’t want him to go but I had no choice, it is his duty to go. So we were prepared and we told everybody. The whole family was basically praying that he comes home in good shape. Pre s i d e n t B u s h’s promise to Gen. David Petraeus to give Petraeus “all the time he needs,” in order to complete the Iraq and Afghanistan missions will affect troop time overseas. Last week, President Bush ordered an indefinite’ freeze in U.S. troop withdrawal, because, according to Petraeus, current Iraqi gains are “fragile and reversible,” — despite Patrick Lapid’s hopes to return within eight months and then take some time off and travel to determine his career path and eventually pursue a master’s degree in economics. After Lapid’s tour in Iraq, he will have completed with his six-year active duty contract that provides him with GI Bill benefits for college and some additional salary. “My attitude right now is I just want to get it done and the sooner time goes by the sooner I go home,” said Lapid, a day before his deployment. “I made that commitment, that sacrifice and I signed a contract and I knew I’d end up doing something like this.”

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• Don’t overcharge. Credit cards are like loans, so you have to How pay what you owe. your credit card receipts. Compare them with your to avoid • Save monthly bill and promptly report any billing errors or problems you find. credit card • Pay your credit card bill on time and in full. Then you don’t have to pay extra finance charges on the unpaid balance. problems • Never lend your credit card to anyone. — Source: www.creditcards.com

Credit, debit cards teach responsibility zoe newcomb reporter

s the number of young adults under the age of 18 using credit and debit cards increases, it’s unclear whether this freedom helps them learn responsibility or makes it harder. “I think it teaches me responsibility because it gives me the power to make my own decisions,” said freshman Brittany Ressa who has had a debit card since fifth-grade. “My dad puts money in the account, but I get in trouble if I go over a limit each week.” Ressa says that while she has a lot of freedom to spend money, she chooses not to because she understands the consequences of going too far. “Once I went on an iTunes frenzy and spent $300, that was not good.” Another growing trend with minors are credit/debit cards that minors pay for with their own money,

but are co-signed by their parents. The child gets the bill, but their parents are ultimately responsible for the account. Competition between banks for this new demographic of spenders has led to an increase in programs tailored for minors. Wells Fargo Bank offers a Teen Checking account that is created specifically to teach teenagers money management skills. Teenagers have complete access to the account, while parents have the option to set daily spending limits. While teenagers with credit cards becomes a normal occurrence, financial literacy still appears to be a problem, even with programs teaching about monetary responsibility. Almost 50 percent of high school seniors surveyed had a failing amount of knowledge concerning taxes and finances, one-third of whom had credit cards, according to the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy.

How teens obtain money

The results from the same quiz have decreased 4 percent since 2006, and 9 percent since 1997. “More states should consider making personal finance a requirement for all students seeking a diploma,” said Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy. Bernanke advocates financial education beginning at a young age so children “are better prepared to make decisions and navigate an increasingly complex financial marketplace.” The competitive banking industry will likely ensure that the trend of young teens having credit cards will only increase. The question now is, how to teach these new spenders to use their money wisely. “I’m responsible enough,” said Ressa. “I know how to make good decisions. Sometimes I don’t, but I try.”

What would you do with $1

“I would put $50 in the bank and I w put $25 towards a bike and the othe to makeup and clothes.”

— Melinda Baron, sophom

“I would put $40 towards makeup an other $60 for clothes.”

— Sophie De Lancie, freshm

“I would probably use $30 to buy b CDs, and food and the rest I would sav something that I want in the future.” — Angela Tam, freshman

“I would probably spend it in two da books and shoes.”

— Annick Brett-Kearns, junio

77% occasionally earn money doing odd jobs 40% receive an allowance

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hopping for clothes does not necessarily mean taking a trip to the mall anymore, as almost any article of clothing from popular stores can be purchased on the Internet with a simple click of a mouse. “When you shop online, you don’t have to go through the process of going to busy stores and trying clothes on,” said senior Allison Pang, who said she buys about half of her clothes on the Web. “The clothes ship straight to you, so it’s much more convenient.” Online sales of clothes and accessories were worth $18.3 billion in 2006, with more than half of American households shopping online regularly, according to For-

rester Research. However, these sales represent only 8 percent of apparel sales made in 2006. Teenagers often turn to online shopping for convenience. “It’s easier because you don’t have to deal with lines in stores or you don’t have to go downtown,” said sophomore Katie Lowell. “Sometimes, online has a lot more selection than the actual store.” One potential problem with online shopping comes from returning items. While many Web sites for brick and mortar stores offer return guarantees within certain time periods, not all shopping sites do. “One time I bought a dress from Theory that I bought from Shopbop [www.shopbop.com],”

said sophomore Kat Armstrong. “It had a broken zipper, but they wouldn’t take it back. The whole experience was really frustrating.” Yet most teens say they still prefer to purchase clothes in actual retail shops. “It’s more convenient to buy things in stores because you can try clothes on there,” said senior Melissa DiGrande. “I need to actually try on clothes because it’s hard to find clothes that fit me.” Ninety-five percent of teens choose to shop at stores or malls over catalogs or online, according to a November 2007 survey about teen holiday shopping by OTX research. Most teens use the Internet to find out about new products, not necessarily to purchase.

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very few seconds, teenagers’ eyes flick to bright images of size 0 models flaunting their perfect smiles or British geckos and singing rabbits all screaming “Buy this!” It seems that from toothpaste to candy to car insurance, the media is constantly encroaching upon the average teenager. “Advertising is designed to make you feel incomplete,” said junior theology teacher Paul Pryor Lorentz. “They tell you that you need to have something, when you really don’t.” Companies were spending $100 million in marketing to teens in 1983. Today, they’re spending almost $17 billion annually, more than double what it was in 1992. “To understand advertising, you have to first understand that the market purely revolves around making money,” said Pryor Lorentz. With teens spending $115 billion of their own money and an additional $60 billion of their parents’ money in 2003 alone, according to www.media-awareness.ca, the nation’s 33 million teens have gained a spending power greater than the gross domestic product of countries such as Finland, Portugal and Greece. “Corporations capitalize on the ageold insecurities and self-doubts of teens by making them believe that to be truly cool, you need their product,” said Jane Talim of the Media Awareness Network. “Some companies

even hire ‘cool hunters’ or ‘cultural spies’ to infiltrate the world of teens and bring back the latest trends.” These cool hunters search for new and interesting ideas, products or fashions, and then immediately mimic and exploit them for money. Yet when everyone starts to follow the craze, the fad changes. “The minute a cool trend is discovered, repackaged, and sold to kids at the mall, it’s no longer cool,” said cultural critic Douglas Rushkoff. “So the kids turn to something else, and the whole process starts all over again.” Teenagers spend 16.7 hours online (excluding e-mail), 13.6 hours watching television, 12 hours listening to the radio, and six hours reading magazines — a total of 48.3 hours that

Advertising is designed to make you feel incomplete. – Paul Pryor Lorentz teenagers are exposed to the media in one week, not including the advertisements plastered on city streets or common-place items such as cereal boxes, according to a recent study by Harris Interactive and Teen Research Unlimited. “All advertisements are trying to do is convince us that what they’re selling is really cool and to be cool we have to buy it,” said junior Elisa Asdourian. “Even ads that make fun of themselves, like Skittles or Snickers, are just trying to trick you into thinking they’re so crazy and odd that you should spend your money on their products.” Marketing to teenagers revolves around the effort of making something ordinary extraordi-

nary. Even a simple tube of mascara can become the ticket to the perfect prom night with the right advertising. “The biggest lie behind all advertising is that you can create happiness through purchasing a particular item,” said Pryor Lorentz. “No great philosophers, from Socrates to Aristotle, have ever thought that you could buy happiness. It’s simply a lie created by companies to get money.” Advertisements’ impact on how teenagers deal with body image proves to be the most controversial component of marketing with companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Calvin Klein using provocative campaigns featuring thin women and muscular men in sexually suggestive poses. “The underlying marketing message is that there is a link between physical beauty and sex appeal to popularity, success, and happiness,” said Talim. Advertising agencies offer a sense of altered reality to teenagers. “Companies research what they think reality is to teens, but end up just distorting it and changing people’s body perceptions,” said junior Maxine Gaspar. Asdourian says teenagers should be conscious of what they’re buying and the messages companies are spreading. “I still have my cell phone from three years ago and haven’t bought a new one since because I know that I just don’t need it,” said Asdourian. “It’s better to just go with what you want and your own style rather than trying to chase the trends that others say you should follow, otherwise the cycle will just never end. “By the time you buy the latest trend, it’s already been replaced by something else,” said Asdourian.

Part of the appeal of shopping at stores or malls could come from being able to interact with others. Eighty-four percent of teens say they prefer to shop with others rather than shop alone. “I like shopping with my friends better because you can get opinions of what actually looks good and what is in style,” said freshman Shannon Smith. Armstrong prefers shopping at retail stores to ensure a good fit. “I like to shop at stores because you can actually try on a bunch of clothes,” said Armstrong. “Sometimes, something that you see online that seems great just doesn’t look the same on you.”

by the numbers the 44.5 hours/week average kid age

8-18 spends watching TV, on AIM, listening to music, etc. percent of verbal aggression decreases in 3rd and 4th graders when TV and video game exposure is reduced to an hour a day percent of kids ages 8-18 have the TV on during most of their meals percent of commercials for kids advertise fast food, cereal, candy and toys 40,000 commercials seen each year by the average American child

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Credit, debit cards teach responsibility zoe newcomb reporter

How teens obtain money

What would you do with $1

“I would put $50 in the bank and I w put $25 towards a bike and the othe to makeup and clothes.”

— Melinda Baron, sophom

“I would put $40 towards makeup an other $60 for clothes.”

— Sophie De Lancie, freshm

“I would probably use $30 to buy b CDs, and food and the rest I would sav something that I want in the future.” — Angela Tam, freshman

“I would probably spend it in two da books and shoes.”

— Annick Brett-Kearns, junio

77% occasionally earn money doing odd jobs 40% receive an allowance

— Compiled by Anjali S

86% are given money from parents when needed 24% have a full or part-time job 0

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With over 33 million teens in the U.S., advertising companies target a new wave of consumers Internet offers shoppers alternatives morgan kendall

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store.alloy.com store.delias.com www.forever21.com www.gojane.com www.fredflare.com

editor in chief

Ads tempt teen buyers with altered reality rebecca kelliher

asst. feature editor

by the numbers the 44.5 hours/week average kid age

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‘Milk’ script challenges young writers

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l t h o u g h s c re enw r i ter Dustin Lance Black and producer Dan Jinks are relative newcomers in the movie industry, the two both paid their dues to land a job working on the $15 million movie Milk written about the controversial 1970s San Francisco politician Harvey Milk that recently finished its location filming in San Francisco. Majoring in theatre at NYU, Jinks had not initially planned to pursue a career in film. Little did he know that his first film would win him an Oscar in 1999 for Best Picture. “At first I was working in the commercial world of theatre in New York, but then I started working for some film producers,” said Jinks. “The second and final producer that I went to work for allowed me to produce a movie with him called Nothing to Lose starring Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence. It was a script that I had found, set up at a studio, developed with the writer, and basically pushed forward for several years. “After that came out, I wanted to produce for myself so I started a company with the same guy who

is still my producing partner and we put out our first film together called American Beauty.” Similar to Jinks, Black’s plans shifted after he completed his four years at UCLA. “I was a directing major, but it was really frustrating because I was just a kid out of college and no one was giving me any great stories to work on so I just thought well I’ll start writing my own,” said Black. Having worked for the HBO TV series Big Love since 2006, Black noticed the differences in shooting television as versus film. “Television shoots on a much faster schedule, especially HBO where we’re doing a real hour,” said Black. “If we’re doing a one hour show we get like 10 days. Milk is probably an hour in a half or two hours and we’re getting about two months to film, so there’s much more time to make sure that things are perfect.” Prior to writing the script for Milk, Black strived for accuracy by thoroughly researching Harvey Milk’s life. “I felt I needed to find all the stories firsthand as opposed to just using any movies or books or articles. I would come up here on weekends from Santa Clarita

where we shoot the TV show [Big Love] and after I interviewed a few people they introduced me to everyone else, so it was a blast hearing all the memories of Harvey from his closest friends and colleagues.” In addition to in depth research, Black had to write a near perfect script because he had gotten word from the Writer’s Guild that the Writer’s Strike was forthcoming and he would not be able to make changes during that time. “If the strike ends, which it looks like it might, then we can start to tackle changes, but until then we have to work with what we have,” said Black in February of 2008. “It’s been hard because usually when you film something you have to make a lot of changes. In the television show, for instance, we make changes all throughout the last day of shooting. Both in film and TV we try to tell the best story we can.” Jinks was also involved in the early stages of the script. “I was quite involved in giving notes throughout the process of developing the script,” said Jinks. “There was always a bit of a push and pull as far as how much the

film would focus on Harvey’s political life and how much it would focus on his personal life. I always wanted to make certain that we had enough of the personal so that we would care about the political.” Black says he has always tried to be persistent with his writing and he encourages young writers to do the same. “The more you write the better,” said Black. “Don’t be disheartened if it’s not perfect yet because you can come back to it later and make it better — having the bravery to say, ‘You know, this just isn’t working,’ and to move on, to keep writing and to believe in yourself.”

about Harvey Milk ◆ Moved to San Francisco from New York City in 1972 ◆ Opened a camera store in San Francisco and became a popular leader in the gay community ◆ Elected to the SF Board of Supervisors in 1977, becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States — Source:

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Senior discovers her passion for drawing mary slattery

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tudents fervently scribble down every word the teacher says in class. However, one girl stands out among the others. Senior Maddie Sery gracefully draws the teacher, carefully capturing his enthusiastic expression. “I love drawing people, because they are the easiest thing to relate to,” said Sery. Sery has been creating art her entire life, but says she didn’t start taking it seriously until recently. “Just in past couple of years I have started to care more about it,”

said Sery. “I have always been doing art, but for a little while it wasn’t something I was really passionate about. “But I realized that it is definitely something I would like to do in college and hopefully involve art in my career somehow.” Sery said her mom studied art and she gets her talent from her mom’s side of the family, but she enjoys drawing because of the spontaneity it allows. “If she sees an idea she likes, then she’ll just whip it out without even planning,” said classmate Tracy Kuwatani about Sery’s artistic process. “Somehow her works

always come out in high quality and an expression of herself.” Art teacher Rachel McIntire introduced students to opportunities for painting murals at public high schools across the city this year with the Mural Music and Arts Project. “I like using art to inspire and bring people together,” said Sery. “It just shows that art does not have to be a personal experience.” Sery plans to work with the Mural Music and Arts Project over the summer. Sery also said that KELLY CHEUNG | the broadview although she enjoys drawing, she Senior Maddie Sery draws on posters as part of the annual senior hopes to explore other media. retreat. Sery took the AP Studio Art class this year as a senior.

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Students to return to help residents in New Orleans mary slattery

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ommunity Service Coordinator Paul Pryor Lorentz is planning a second trip with both CSH and SHHS students to New Orleans this summer to help the areas still devastated from Hurricane Katrina as a follow-up to last February’s trip. “We thought New Orleans was a particularly appropriate location for a service immersion project because it is in the United States but it is in as great a need of help as a third world country,” said Pryor Lorentz. “Our purpose was mainly to learn about the factors that led to the destruction and the all-tooslow recovery of New Orleans.” Junior Savannah Carroll said she was most surprised by the situation in New Orleans.

“I was shocked to see how much destruction was in New Orleans because I assumed that since news of Katrina hadn’t been on television in three years, that everything was back to normal,” said Carroll. “I was surprised at how little the government had done to help the people and the city, considering parts of New Orleans looked as if the hurricane happened yesterday.” Upon arriving the group was guided on a “reality tour” of New Orleans to see the most devastated parts of the city that were hit by the hurricane. But the group also participated in service projects, such as working at the main city park and preparing a damaged house to be repainted. “We helped build morale by planting flowers in a city park to

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Junior Annick Brett-Kearns (left) and Community Service Coordinator Paul Pryor Lorentz scrape flaky, faded paint off a house damaged by flood waters from Hurricane Katrina. CSH and SHHS students and teachers volunteered in New Orleans for five days in February. provide support for people and “It was interesting to have them,” said Gallagher. “The jourpromote stability,” said junior An- microphones in our group discus- nals and podcasts let us show our nick Brett-Kearns. sions, because I though it would true emotions about the experiNightly reflections played an affect what people said. But once ence and really allowed for others we started talking, we completely to see and hear firsthand what we important role to students. “We spent a lot of time in- forgot it was being recorded,” said were experiencing.” Donations for the relief eftentionally reflecting and sorting Brett-Kearns. Junior Molly Gallagher most fort can be made to Habitat for through our raw feelings of frustration and confusion,” said Pryor enjoyed posting journals and pod- Humanity or similar organizations Lorentz. “The blogs and podcasts casts online as a way of expressing working on repairs. Pryor Lorentz recommends bake sales, free dress served as an exercise in self-heal- her emotions. “It was a great way of express- days and hosting movie nights ing and understanding but we also did the blog so that we could teach ing what we were experiencing to watch Spike Lee’s “When the people about the situation there.” back to our families and friends Levees Broke” or other documenBrett-Kearns said she found because we did not bring our cell taries about the ongoing suffering phones and were unable to talk to in New Orleans to raise funds. the podcasts to be candid.

Alumnae work to preserve school memories jovel queirolo reporter

irls from the kindergarten to 12 th grade gleam in the sun with their white dresses, veils and gloves. A statue of Mater sits in the midst of girls crowned with a circlet of flowers. Only rustling leaves disturb the

girls, heads bowed in prayer. Delicate black-and-white photos of May Crowning 60 years ago, school uniforms from the 1950s, letters and other artifacts are stored in cardboard boxes and paper folders gathering dust in the archives, located at the top of the Grant Building next door to the

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Mary Ashe ‘48 (left) and Sister Mary “Be” Mardel read a memorial service program outside the chapel after attending a monthly Legion of Mary sodality. Sister Mardel started the archives at Convent and Oakwood.

Flood Mansion. “What we do is receive documentation in many different forms and work at recording them by filing them into categories to preserve them as best we can,” said archivist Mary Ashe (’48). “This becomes the history of our school. The information can come as anything: photos, photocopies, clippings and chronologies.” The archives are neither modern nor technologically advanced. An unfinished ceiling covered with plastic and walls of revealed insulation are not an ideal sanctuary for storing the school’s history, according to Ashe. There is no temperature control and wooden boards cover pipes to work as ramps to prevent tripping on the partially covered floor of the hallway. The floor of the archives are half-done in dirty, assorted scraps of carpet that reveal a dusty, wooden floor. Still, Ashe and former classmate Virginia Murillo (’48) come in every Tuesday from about 9 a.m. to mid-day to record the histories of the four schools. “St. Madeline Sophie favored maintaining historic records for the various Sacred Heart schools,” said Ashe. “Almost every Sacred Heart school has an archive and we have national archives in St. Louis.” Archivists from other Sacred

Heart schools send their information to St. Louis where the provinciate of the Religious of the Sacred Heart is located. Records of closed schools are also stored there. Ashe and Murillo work Tuesdays, keeping to a tradition started by Sister “Be” Mary Mardel, RSCJ who not only taught at CSH, but was Head of School from 195361 and Director of Schools from 1966-72 and 1979-85. “Sister Mardel, a very young nun when we were in high school, was the first I can recall who worked on gathering material,” said Ashe. “Then she thought about drafting former students, so she got Virginia and me. I came to work for the archives around 1997.” Sister Mardel chose Tuesday for the three of them to work for about four hours to get the week’s work done, according to Ashe. “By doing this work we are honoring and preserving our history for future generations. We are recording and verifying the memories of the schools,” said Murillo. Sister Mardel currently resides at Oakwood, a facility for retired Religious of the Sacred Heart in Atherton, and has created archives to record the history of Oakwood since its establishment in 1971. She still checks in with her former students from time to time.

“I’m proud of Virginia and Mary,” said Sister Mardel. “Even back in ’48, they were good students and are doing a great job at preserving and persevering with the history.” Murillo and Ashe now run the archives themselves and do not get much help with maintaining their cramped, dusty room and low-tech archiving materials. “The facilities are, very different from the book-filled, oak-lined libraries in other parts of the buildings,” said Ashe. “We hope to get more space in the future.” In looking for help and future archivists, Ashe and Murillo they have not found a definite solution. They have considered student volunteers, but it would be difficult to because most students have classes when the women work. “This is difficult because Virginia and I are probably not going to be coming here forever,” said Ashe. “We get moral support and the administration is receptive, but things that we’ve proposed haven’t taken off.” The archivists say they follow a motto left behind by Sister Mardel that now hangs from their door. It reads, “You are a part of this history.” “It’s precious to keep this up,” said Ashe. “We are all part of this story from central services all the way down to the kindergarten.”

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May 28, 2008 roll over, beethoven gracie hays

only in T Alaskan shivers during visit

ast summer one of my old friends who had moved away to a small town in Alaska during Kindergarten was going to visit me. We hadn’t seen each other in a really long time, so we were both really excited and had begun talking to each other frequently on the phone prior to the trip, planning adventures we would have. Two days before the trip she called to ask what she should pack. I told her that she should bring something pretty warm because I hadn’t seen the sun in about a month. She laughed and shortly after I hung up, glad that I had helped her make wise packing decisions. To my surprise, when I picked her

up from the airport with my family she was dressed in shorts, flip-flops and a tank top. “Why are you wearing a wool scarf?” she said, laughing at me. “Didn’t I tell you the weather has been so cold?” I asked her. She then explained that she thought I had been joking when I told her that I hadn’t seen the sun in a month. We later discovered that she had only brought one light sweater, so we had to take her shopping. Only in SF would an Alaskan have to buy a new coat to visit during the summertime. — Hallie Young, junior as told to Gracie Hays

Newcomer is too ‘normal’

y friends and I were hanging out in Glen Park over the weekend when we were approached by a girl we had never seen before. She asked us in a soft, creepy voice if there was a way to get into a school that was nearby. We told her there wasn’t, because it was a Saturday. She walked away, but then came back later and asked, “Are you guys nice?” Baffled by the question, we shrugged and answered that we thought we were. She then explained that she had recently run away from

Little Rock, Ark. and was new to San Francisco, but she didn’t have any friends and we looked nice. She came to San Francisco because she was considered weird in Little Rock and imagined that she would be able to find more likeminded “weird” people. Unfortunately, she found that she wasn’t strange enough for the kids in San Francisco. Only in SF would people be exclusive about being “weird.”

uning their instruments can become such a chore for many guitarists that they quickly become accustomed to giving the cold shoulder towards songs that are not played with the standard EADGBE tuning. However, the unmotivated or just plain busy guitarist need not worry because Gibson has just released the Robot, a self-tuning guitar. The Robot comes in two of Gibson’s most popular models, the SG and the Les Paul, and it is equipped with a computer that is able to decipher whether the tone of a note is too high or low. The computer then transmits this to motorized tuners that quickly turn to increase or decrease the pitch of each string until the entire guitar is in tune. Along with the controls of tone and volume, the Robot has a special knob used for choosing the type of tuning which includes DADGAD, open D, open E, open G, dropped D, double dropped D or E flat along with the option of creating custom settings. Though the instrument makes tuning conveniently quick, I am still somewhat ambivalent towards putting such a device on models that are already flashy and top-of-the-line. In a sense, it feels like Gibson has put a Jacuzzi in the trunk of a Ferrari. It can tune much quicker than any human ever could, but it will be hard to convince the average expert to invest in this guitar when he can already tune just as well, if not better than the machine. It doesn’t make sense for a beginner to purchase the Robot and skip the crucial step of learning to tune by ear.

Gibson creates first self-tuner Nonetheless, it is easy to see the benefits of the Robot for touring bands that switch keys during their set, but can’t yet afford roadies to tune several guitars. That said, with a retail price of $2,499.00, the Robot doesn’t seem like a money saver at all. Still, with all its technical features, this versatile guitar may wind up saving the owner from accumulating costly visits for tune-ups and repairs over the years. With the Robot, up-and-coming bands will be able to play more diverse sets without worrying about being restricted with time if they have to switch their tuning for the next song. Although the guitar is able to preserve its unique tone and light feel without being weighed down by the tuning device, I haven’t spotted any well-known musicians rocking the Robot during concerts. At first this left me scratching my head, but then I started thinking about Eddie Van Halen’s legendary favorite guitar: a 1975 body which he attached to a separate neck for only $130. Over the years the guitar developed a series of battle wounds including crater-like dings along the ridges, a quarter lodged into the side and deep cigarette burns on the head of the guitar, but somehow this is the only guitar that Eddie has been playing consistently throughout his career. When it comes down to it, the Robot won’t instantaneously turn someone into a guitar legend, but hopefully it will open the doors for more people to explore with music and achieve something new.

Postcards from San Francisco

by Dominique Sheth

— Devin Ruiz, junior as told to Gracie Hays

Men in street wear kilts

ne morning I was driving to school with my dad down on Divisadero Street. The light turned red so we stopped at a busy corner where a bunch of people in suits were crossing the street to go to work. Among these people, there was a group of about six older men crossing the street in short black kilts. Though I was thoroughly grossed

out by their exposed hairy and pale legs, this small detail in the men’s apparel choice did not seem to phase them and just kept crossing the s Only in SF would a group of men be able to wear kilts while walking down the street without anyone paying notice. — Theresa Granucci, freshman as told to Gracie Hays

pulse rachel forbes a&e editor

t was only a few years ago that fashion magazines were telling their readers to go out and buy hip-hugging, low cut, beat up shorts. The more pelvis showing, the better.While some may still be sporting these, others have moved on. Belt lines are on the rise, just like high-waisted jeans. “High-waisted shorts make more of a statement than regular ones,” said freshman Genevieve Puccinelli. “[They] can make a summer-y outfit look more stylish and put together.” While Puccinelli bought her shorts for $20 at H&M, junior Erica Smolin prefers to buy hers at vintage shops. “I usually get hem at secondhand stores because they are much cheaper,” said Smolin.

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High-waisted shorts offer alternative “Also, if you find a pair of cheap high-waisted jeans at a second hand store, you can cut them into shorts.”

If you wear them with confidence they look much more flattering. – Genevieve Puccinelli While high-waisted bell-bottoms may channel the 1970s more than some fashionistas would like, shorts are still classic looking. “It’s a more creative way of putting an outfit together, without being over the top,” said Smolin. “You can pretty much wear it with any kind of

shirt, with a belt — or without one.” Puccinelli also finds she can wear simpler things with her shorts. “I especially like wearing slimmer fitting shirts or camisoles with a cardigan or light sweater and sandals.” Although high-waisted shorts may be a little daring, both Smolin and Puccinelli say as long as they feel good about themselves, they’ll be able to pull them off. “If you wear them with confidence they look much more flattering than if you were self-conscious about wearing them,” said Puccinelli. High-waisted shorts replace those low-hanging, hip-hugger shorts that are inappropriate for school.

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Freshman Elizabeth Leighton (on ground) competes with an Urban player Abby Diamond (center) for the ball in the BCL quarter-finals on May 2 at USF, backed up by junior Molly Gallagher. The Cubs lost the game 2-1.

Spring sports wrap up seasons Soccer ends season early in playoffs Varsity soccer ended its season at the quarterfinal playoff game against Urban, losing 2-1. “It was a very exciting game because we had lots of energy and chances on goal,” said coach Elena DeSantis. “It was one of the best games we played and a great way to end the season.” “The final game was so close, and while everyone played hard for the whole season, that was the game when everybody played her best,” said co-captain Sasha Melendez. The team had two pre-season wins and one post-season loss with a season record of 1-8-1. “The team kept up the high energy and good teamwork throughout every game, which can get especially hard near the end of the season when it becomes difficult to concentrate and focus,” said DeSantis. The captains stepped up and did their job to make sure that the team was working hard all the way to the end, according to junior Gabby Tringali. “I’m sad to leave the team, but at the same time I know the juniors are going to be good leaders next year,” said co-captain Tracy Kuwatani. “In terms of our record we didn’t do as well as we would’ve liked, but as a team we bonded more than any other year.” JV finished its season with a record of 4-7-2. — Sara Kloepfer

Swimmers surprised by high ranking Swim team finished second in the Bay Area Counties League (BCL) despite the team’s small numbers. “I actually have no idea [how we came in second in the league], it was

one of the biggest surprises in my entire life,” said co-captain Rachel Forbes. “I think that because we are such and small team and we only have one hour a day to practice that we try just a little bit harder than any of the other teams who might have thought that they have an advantage over us.” The difficult teams were the ones with the pools, like Marin Academy, according to senior Sophie Skinner, but their main rivals were University and Lick-Wilmerding. “The pool we practiced in was in the Mission because we don’t have our own pool and sometimes there were complications with the buses, so we felt like our main competition were the schools in the city who we know really well and who don’t have their own facilities,” said Skinner. The day long championships on May 10 were the highlight of the season said sophomore Jovel Queirolo. “We had a lot of people and parents brought food,” said Queirolo. “People cheered really hard for each other. It was nice to see all of our hard work pay off in the end and get second place.” — Sophie Gilchrist

Team’s size affects ranking in BCL West The track team finished fifth out of nine teams in the Bay Counties League (BCL) West with only two members competing in the final meet. “We only have three members, and when we would go to meets, we had to compete against teams of 30 or more people,” said freshman Tiana Abdulmassih. “Our size affected us when it came to earning points for each race, but it didn’t make a difference in our performance. The team has come a long way from the beginning of the season.” Their small size affected the team’s daily practices as well. “It would be easier to train with

more people on the team, so we had really intensive workouts, but the people who stuck with it were very dedicated,” said captain Claire Cannon. There will be a bigger turnout next season, according to Abdulmassih. “I think more people will join the team next year because a lot of the incoming freshmen showed an interest in signing up, ” said Abdulmassih. “Hopefully they will so we have a better chance at placing well in our meets.” — Sara Kloepfer

Badminton qualifies 1st time in playoffs Two Badminton players went further in the Bay Area Conference League (BCL) playoffs this season than any season in team’s 3-year history. “We played badminton for about six hours [during the playoffs,] staying there until the last person lost,” said junior Arendse Lund. “Noelle [Clothier] and I played about five or six games.” Staying at the tournament was worth all the time the team spent practicing, according to sophomore Jessica Peterson. “We practiced really hard at practice and I always believe that hard work will always be rewarded, but what’s really important is that we believe in ourselves when we play,” said Peterson. Badminton practices and games helped players with their cooperation skills, according to junior Ashley Eisenman. “Badminton showed me how to work with others. It helped me understand and work with my teammates strengths and weaknesses,” said Eisenman. The team ended its season with a 2-8 record. — Sophie Gilchrist

alifornia sports have provided educational opportunities to those who might not have been able to get a higher education otherwise. However, when an eighth grader commits to a college before he has even chosen a high school, college sports have gone a little too far.

Michael Avery, an eighth grader from Lake Sherwood, Calif., has been recruited for University of Kentucky’s basketball team. Last year, USC basketball coach Tim Floyd talked to two eighth graders about joining his team. Eighth grade is way too early to commit to a college. College is an important decision and junior high students are still too inexperienced and young to make life-changing choices. The NCAA has rules preventing colleges and coaches from making official contact before a student’s junior year of high school. Coaches are starting to work around the rule, getting word of their interest to travel through other people and having the parents make the initiating call. More and more colleges are approaching students at an early age in an effort to pick out good players. Recruiting so early could allow the student to bypass the stress of applications and searching for schools to recruit them. However, at such a young age, students don’t know enough about themselves to make the right choice. At least for students recruited at an older age, they’re a little wiser. Iona College-recruited senior Molly O’Shea said it was an exciting experience. “Being recruited took out the stress of applying to college,” said O’Shea. “But if I had been recruited in eighth grade, I wouldn’t have been able to make the decision. My views on college have changed since then.” Overall, students should be given time before they are required to commit to a college. Eighth grade is too early for players to decide which college he or she is going to go to before they’ve even decided in which high school they’re going to enroll. College choices change over time, especially in the four-year span between eighth grade and college. Students might initially consider staying close to home, but that view usually changes after they’ve gone through most of high school. Sports have come a long way, but if progress comes at the rate of younger kids being recruited, progress isn’t worth it. The scholarship and stress-free life might be a benefit, but students should be given time to make this life-changing decision.

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Beijing pollution may pose risk to Olympians lauren jung

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arathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie, who suffers from exercise-related asthma, has announced he will not race in the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics marathon, citing the city’s pollution as a threat to his health. Beijing is one of the most polluted cities in the world, and the World Bank ranked the city as the 16th most polluted city in the world in its 2008 World Development Indicators report based from data recorded in 2004. “The pollution is a huge concern to all athletes, especially long distance runners,” said Stanford University runner Russell Brown, who will compete in the 1,500meter event in the Olympic Trials in July for a spot on the Olympic team. “The stadium is outdoors, and if the air quality is poor, then our breathing can suffer and we will race badly.” Gebrselassie, however, said in an interview with Reuters he would still compete in the 2008 Games if he qualifies for the 10,000-meter race. There may be some risk for outdoor endurance events that demand one hour or more of continuous physical effort at high levels, including urban road cycling, marathon and triathlon, according to a press release by the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission. “You have to separate indoor sports from outdoor sports,” said Greg Massialas, a 2008 USA Olympic fencing coach, who resides in San Francisco. “Athletes who compete indoors do not have to worry because inside, it’s all filtered air. The only issue could be with outdoor sports, especially the endurance events.” The city has been working toward its promise to host a “Green Olympics” since it won the 2008 Olympic Games bid. The whole of China is focused in delivering a world-class Olympic event, according to a Western diplomat with long China experience who resides in Beijing and who asked not to be identified. Motor vehicle exhaust, indus-

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Matt Tegenkamp (311) holds off Chris Lukezic (408) to win the 1,500-meter race at the 2008 Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational at Cobb Track & Angell Field held on May 4. Air pollution in Beijing is a concern for many athletes, with the city being four to five more times more polluted than cities like New York City on a typical day. Pollution may pose some risk for outdoor endurance events, including marathon, according to the Internaional Olympic Committee Medical Commission. trial coal-burning and construction contribute massive amounts of ozone and fine particulate matter into the air, according to John Balmes, M.D., Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at UC Berkeley. Two major air pollutants are ozone and fine particulate matter. “If there is any degradation of the air compared to what us athletes normally breathe during a race, we won’t get the same amount of oxygen into our blood stream,” said Brown. “As we run right on the limit of our anaerobic capacity — the ability to run while in oxygen debt — any deficiency in oxygen could be disastrous.” Athletes are more susceptible to be affected by the pollution because they get an increased dose

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The “Bird’s Nest” is Beijing’s 2008 Summer Olympic Games stadium. Germany, France and Britain, citing concern for the city’s pollution, plan to hold pre-Olympics training camps for their athletes in Japan while New Zealand and Switzerland plan to send their athletes to Korea.

since they are breathing harder and their muscles need more oxygen as they exercise according to Balmes. Exposure to ozone significantly impairs exercise performance, according to a study by Henry Gong, Jr., M.D., in the American Review of Respiratory Disease in 1986, which measured elite cyclists’, two of whom participated in the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, performance levels in various ozone concentrations. “Ozone is a pollutant that burns lungs chemically,” said Balmes. “When a person inhales it, it causes irritation and inflammation, which is similar to a viral infection.” Other notable air pollutants are sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide. All five of these pollutants are measured to calculate an area’s air quality index value, which is an index used to report how clean or polluted air is. For May 19, Beijing’s air quality value reads 83, compared to 176 recorded on April 28. Values between 51 and 100 are moderate, while those between 151 and 200 are considered unhealthy. Changes in the air quality value may be due to natural causes such as wind and rain, but there have been unsubstantiated reports of the government moving air monitoring stations to less polluted areas that have been denied by Chinese officials. “We have played many matches in China over the past few years, but never in Beijing, and while there are certainly pollution issues in most of the major cities where we have played, it has never

impacted any of our matches,” said press officer Aaron Heifetz for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team via e-mail. Beijing has spent more than 120 billion yuan ($17 billion) over the past decade on environmental improvements and has instituted anti-pollution measures such as moving factories, adding subway lines, replacing 4,000 public buses and 30,000 cabs with stricter pollution-emission vehicles, as well as converting coal-heated homes to electric power. Clean air is certainly a part of a world-class Olympic games, and if the Chinese people have to forego wages, shut down industries, or go without power-consuming air conditioning in the rest of the country, everyone will do what it takes to make their country proud, according to the Beijing-based Western diplomat. The city has planned to ease traffic by staggering work hours of employees of commercial institutions and shopping malls and to implement flexible work hours for the IT industry and research institutions as of January. The Beijing City Municipal Government also plans to close factories for the two months around the Games and to take as many as 2 million cars off the roads to ensure air quality. Residents will be told to stay home or to go on holiday outside of Beijing, including perhaps more than 1 million migrant workers, according to the Beijing-based Western diplomat. Atlanta took similar measures in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games to control traffic, significantly decreasing air pollutant

concentrations, especially ozone, according to a study by Michael S. Friedman, M.D., in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2001. “In the few events where pollution may be a concern, it will basically affect all athletes, equally,” said Massialas. “Overall, the outcome in those events should not be affected.” Pollution concerns are not unique to the Beijing Games. Pollution was also a concern for the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988 and Athens 2004. “When I competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, there was a similar concern about pollution,” said Massialas, who is also a three-time Olympian fencer (’80, ’84, ’88). “People changed their normal habits for the Olympics. The air was better than ever for a summer in Los Angeles, and there was no traffic. “In the 2004 Athens Olympics, it was the same case,” said Massialas. “Usually Athens is smoggy in the summer and traffic is a mess. During the Athens Olympics, there was no traffic and the air was very good.” While some athletes plan on bringing masks to train in and air purifiers for their rooms, there is not much else they can do. “Most of the Olympic athletes have traveled around all around the world to train and compete in their respective sports,” said Massialas. “They understand their own bodies very well, and those who have existing asthma will take the necessary preparatory steps for themselves.”

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Tea time

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Guests acknowledge seniors’ accomplishments at function

Freshman Lizzy Van Zandt braids her sister, Kaitlin Van Zandt’s hair (above). Tanaya Macheel greets Head of School Doug Grant (below). photos INA HERLIHY | the broadview

The Class of ‘08 gathers for the traditional group photograph that is taken from the balcony overlooking the Belvedere. The final picture plays every 10 minutes on the screen in Tully’s on Fillmore and Jackson through June 6. elizabeth gruber news editor

he members of the Class of 2008 donned their new white dresses for the first time and lined up in height order along the Belvedere on May 1 and prepared for their guests waiting outside. “It marked the beginning of the end,” said senior Melissa DiGrande. “The Senior Tea is the first exclusively senior event besides the retreat, and it was great to be together as a class and meet everyone’s

loved ones.” Senior Tea gives each senior the opportunity to invite family and friends to meet, greet and congratulate her and her classmates on completing their high school careers. “The Senior Tea is a longstanding tradition which gives us the opportunity as a Sacred Heart community to acknowledge our seniors in a very unique way,” said Dean of Students Celine Curran. “We congratulate our seniors

on their success and class spirit and thank them for their leadership and commitment to their Sacred Heart education.” “I definitely had a great time seeing all the parents and friends of my classmates as well as meeting those who I had never met before,” said senior Allison Pang. “This tradition is a great way to bring the community together, especially as we near the end of our time at Convent.” The occasion lasted about

Brittany Atkinson greets Jeffrey Hays. Atkinson stands beside (from far left) Sasha Melendez-Goldman, Sara Decker and Tracy Kuwatani in the receiving line.

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two hours. “Although the reception line took a very long time and we were all standing in heels, I enjoyed Senior Tea because I was able to meet many of my classmates’ parents and their guests,” said senior Danielle Bates. Seniors consider the Tea to be a valuable tradition. “It was a wonderful way to announce our approaching graduation and this huge transition we’re about to make,” said senior Kayla Peirano.

Hillary Lyons helps Tracy Kuwatani apply her make-up before the Tea. The seniors prepared for the Tea in the Center of the Flood Mansion.

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A) Be locked in the library with no lights on all night? OR B) Have to peel off every piece of gum under the tables in the Center?

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A) Have “Coeur de Jesus” as your life soundtrack? OR B) Be 57% surrounded by people doing the “Soulja 43% Boy” dance wherever you go?

CSH ‘08 anecdotes “When some people in my sophomore history class decided one day to jump in and out of one of the windows and hide behind the curtains. It took the teacher some time to figure out if anything out of the ordinary was going on.” — Diana Wendel “The formation of UBA (Uncontrollable Bladders Anonymous) by Isabel and Jennifer.” — Kaitlin Van Zandt

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A) Get caught riding the Flood Mansion elevator? OR B) Be stuck in it with the lights off?

“When we slept at school to film the sophomore Christmas video and we snuck out at 5 a.m. to get Tully’s. After that, we sat in the library window seat and watched the sun rise.” — Hillary Lyons

A) Be locked in the second floor bathroom of the Flood Mansion? OR B) Have your uniform permanently on your body for the rest of your life?

“Karate and selfdefense lessons with Dr. Steinbrecher … instead of class.” — Nora McGovern

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69% A) Get caught eating a sloppy joe over a computer in the lab? OR B) Get caught wearing flip flops in the chemistry lab?

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A) Be transferred to SHHS for a semester as the only girl? OR B) Have to do your Sophomore Symposium presentation every day for the rest of your life?

— Compiled from a Senior Class survey in March with 100 percent of the class responding — Cartoons by Dominique Sheth

87%

“Watching the Blue Angels with Molly and Claire my junior year was pretty amazing.” — Natasha Abdulmassih

“My favorite Convent memory was the lab in AP Biology when we took tests and Mr. Cinti would pull pictures of us up on the plasma screen and draw on our faces. Sometimes, [Mr. Cinti] would pull up a giant eyeball and say ‘I’m watching you!’ — Ari Riordan “Running through the center with a cardboard box trying to trap a mouse only to realize they can eat through cardboard.” — Caroline O’Driscoll — Compiled by Kelly Cheung — Photos by Ina Herlihy

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Seniors, faculty chat about their colleges Melissa DiGrande UCLA Los Angeles, Calif. Major? “I’m undecided, but considering a major in social sciences or life sciences.” Why did you choose UCLA? “I chose UCLA because of the strength of the academics, the undergraduate research opportunities, and the gorgeous urban campus.” What’s your favorite part about the school? “Though I was a little intimidated by the size at first, I’m really excited about being in a school full of so many people and opportunities to get involved — the number of organizations and activities on campus are endless.” What do you think about the teacher’s advice? “I agree with the advice to get involved; that’s why I’m glad there are many organizations to choose from. The part about classes being difficult to get is true, especially in the majors I’m looking at, but I think there are enough options that I’ll find something I like, even if it’s not my first choice.”

Tracy Kuwatani UC Davis Davis, Calif. Major? “Studio art.” Why did you choose UC Davis? “I chose Davis because of the atmosphere that I fell in love with when I visited. The atmosphere is really chill and laid back. People are motivated and school is one of their top priorities but they also know when and how to have fun and also when to just relax.” What’s your favorite part about the school? “My favorite part is everything. I like the activities they offer — biking, snowboarding, rafting clubs — and the strong academics.” What do you think about the teacher’s advice? “I agree that at any college it is important to involve yourself if you want to make the most of college.”

Neema Patel Yale University New Haven, Conn. Major? “Either biochemistry or biology on a pre-med track.” Why did you choose Yale University? “Well, ever since I visited in the eighth grade, it has ranked among my favorites because of its gorgeous campus, the vigor of its academics, and the residential college housing system. I think being part of a middlesized community within the larger university will help ease the transition from a much smaller high school.” What’s your favorite part about the school? “The residential college housing system.” What do you think about the teacher’s advice? “I would agree because college is about creating your own opportunities by using the resources to enhance what it is that you are looking to accomplish during this experience.”

Jennifer Scharding

Mary-Kate Leos History teacher Major? Political Science, minor Women’s Studies What was your favorite part of the school? “I enjoyed being at a university that offered a lot of different Leos activities to get involved in. I needed a bigger school than [Scripps College,] where I was before.” What advice do you have? “It is such a large school that you need to be involved in some type of group. I joined a sorority, and it makes the campus smaller. Also, you need patience because for the first two years you won’t necessarily get all the classes you want. Don’t get frustrated.”

Ray Cinti Science

Department Chair Major? Biological Sciences, minor in Education What was your favorite part of the school? “The professors were experts, especially in the plant sciences. They authored a lot of the textbooks that we were using. That first-hand knowledge is inspiring.” What advice do you have? “It’s a big school and so opportunities are there for clubs and intermurals, Cinti for everything. But you have to have initiative — you have to go see the professor, you have to exercise or join a club.”

Lucy Garcia

St. Mary’s College Moraga, Calif. Major? “My major is psychology.” Why did you choose Saint Mary’s College of California? “I chose Saint Mary’s because I wanted the same community I had at Convent. I wanted a small school where you know everyone, I wanted to stay close to home but still not be home and the campus is absolutely gorgeous.” What’s your favorite part about the school? “I love the campus. I also really liked how small it was. Another thing about it was its emphasis on sports, they are Division 1 and I can’t wait to cheer on the Gaels!” What do you think about the teacher’s advice? “I agree with Ms. Garcia’s advice and I was already planning on becoming involved on my campus. I think it will make my experience so much fuller.”

Stephanie Rotter

Psychology teacher Major? Business Management What was your favorite part of the school? “My professors were great and very knowledgeable.” What advice do you have? “I would encourage anyone going there to get involved on campus and have a wellrounded experience.”

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UC Berkeley

Haleh Partovi

Berkeley, Calif.

Math teacher Major? Math and French What was your favorite part of the school? “My favorite part was spending my junior year studying abroad in Toulouse, France.” What advice do you have? “Although you’ll be in a Partovi seemingly infinite sea of students, the best strategy is to keep acting like you’re in a small pond. Ask for help. Get to know your professors even if there are 300 other students in the lecture. Switch discussions sections if you’re not happy with your graduate student instructor. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.”

Major? “My major is materials science and engineering.” Why did you choose UC Berkeley? “It is the second best engineering school in the country for my major and it is in a great location.” What’s your favorite part about the school? “Other than the gorgeous campus, my favorite part is the focus on nanotechnology, engineering things on the nanoscale, 10^9 meters. They have the Berkeley Nanosciences and Nanoengineering Institute, basically an interdisciplinary collaborative force that does research and education about nanoscience.” What do you think about the teacher’s advice? “I agree with her advice. It’s such a big school that it’s important to make your own way there.”

Allison Pang

Michael Stafford

University of Pennsylvania

History Department Chair Major? History What was your favorite part of the school? “My friends and classmates were always talking about interesting things, both in and out of class. Some of it was deeply intellectual, some was goofy, but it all came from great minds.” What advice do you have? “Take advantage of the university’s resources, like the brilliant faculty or incredible libraries and labs. Many people don’t necessarily realize this until later on.” Stafford

Major? “I haven’t chosen yet, but maybe something along the lines of business or international relations.’ Why did you choose University of Pennsylvania? “I chose Penn because I always wanted to have a career somewhat related to business, and Penn has one of the top three business schools in the country. I also like that it is in an urban setting, and it has a gorgeous campus.” What’s your favorite part about the school? “My favorite part would be that Penn is within a city and there is a lot to do both on campus and off campus.” What do you think about the teacher’s advice? “I would agree with Ms. Garlinghouse’s advice and have already requested to live in the Quad next year.”

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Sarah Garlinghouse History, Spanish teacher Major? History and design of the environment (architecture), minor art history What was your favorite part of the school? “It’s just such a fun school — great people, great classes, great environment.” What advice do you have? “Ask to live in the Quad freshman year. It’s the fun freshman dorm.”

Garlinghouse

— Photos by Ina Herlihy, Rena Hunt and Sophie Skinner

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Dress Katie like a Freshman

Denim skirt

Juicy knee-high socks

Double polos

Moccasins Legwarmers

reshman year was all about accessorizing the uniform. Besides the ripped jean skirt, all of these trends were made to make the dull grey uniform skirt and white polo seem cute and trendy. Whether it is the bright-colored leg warmers

that did anything but, flashy Juicy Couture soccer socks or layered colored polos with popped collars, the only purpose of these trends was to give the uniform some pizzazz. Even on the weekends, as if people weren’t sick enough of wearing short skirts,

freshmen put on little jean skirts and matched them with moccasins sans soles, only to get their feet wet and goose bumps on their legs. Let’s hope that these trends never come back as retro and cool.

Dress Grace like a Sophomore Beaded necklaces

American Apparel long shirts

Skinny jeans

Gladiator sandals

Peasant skirts

he minute Mary-Kate and Ashley stepped out of their New York apartments dressed in baggy skirts, baggy scarves, baggy

sweaters, baggy necklaces and baggy bags, it was for certain — Boho was the new look, and Convent sophomores everywhere were following suit.

At the same time, the skinny jean look was finally making its way across the pond, and 16-year-olds were getting used to the feeling of wearing narrow,

tight jeans, which seemed contradictory to the fashion trend of “the more homeless you look, the better.”

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Dress the members of the Class of ‘08 in the clothes they wore as freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Cut everything out, place the clothes on the bodies, and fold over the white tabs to secure the clothes onto the dolls.

Dress Molly like a Junior

Berets Pea coats

Leggings Ballet flats

hile Lindsay Lohan may be starting her leggings line this year, the Class of ’08 has been wearing leggings since their junior year. It could’ve been the rebellious side of juniors, they were prohibited with the uniform skirt,

High-waisted skirts that caused them to flock to stores and buy them in bundles, or the fact that they made any “too short” dress or skirt seem suddenly appropriate. There was also a major shift from baggy sophomore year clothing, as juniors were dressing cleaner, hipper and

more put-together. With the ballet-flat trend being in full force, juniors topped off their high-waisted skirts with a French style beret and classy, mature-looking pea coat.

Dress Allie like a Senior Ray Ban sunglasses

Fedoras

Cardigans

High tops

Colorful skinny jeans

enior year fashion was all about looking “hip” while channeling vintage trends. Not only did high-waisted pants come back from mothers’ closets, but they came back in various different colors, full-throttle. When

American Apparel started selling high cut, unisex colored pants, seniors started buying them, and were able to pair them with neutrally colored tops. Not only did 1970’s-style pants come back into fashion, but high-tops from the 1980’s hopped

back, as well as grandpa’s old cardigans, and grandma’s fedoras. These outfits were of course topped with epitome-of-cool sunglasses, Ray Ban wayfarers. — Photos by Rena Hunt and Rachel Forbes — Compiled by Rachel Forbes and Mary Slattery

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— Compiled by Larkin Grant

What’s the biggest challenge or change that you expect to experience in college? “Not spending all my money.”

— Sasha Melendez-Goldman Seattle University

“Being away from my family.”

— Ashley Lui University of California, San Diego

— Compiled by Mary Slattery Photos by Ina Herlihy and Rena Hunt

“Living in a new city, because you need to deal with more responsibilities not having security of friends and family but then being able to meet new people.” — Julia Gauger University of Washington

“Having a few hundred people in class with me. Being in a new city, new environment and a huge school.” — Jessica Szeto University of California, Irvine

“School size. I’m going from a class of 55 to a school of 25,000 undergraduates.” — Ari Riordan University of California, Berkeley

“Waking up on time.”

— Isabel Jones Colorado College

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What to LEAVE BEHIND when you go to college: Incense and candles — Even though they give the room a nice ambiance, with tight quarters and careless students ambling around your room, they are too dangerous.

Electric kitchen equipment — Most dorms don’t allow grills, hot plates or toasters. Double check about microwaves and refrigerators.

All your clothes — It’s tempting, but remember, you will have limited space. But don’t bring too few clothes — You are essentially moving, and college isn’t like summer camp where three pairs of pants and four shirts will suffice.

Wallpaper — Most colleges don’t allow wallpaper, and if they allow painting, you will have to paint it back. Your dorm should be your own, but also check if you’re allowed to use nails and screws.

Food — It’s college, not a desert island. There will be plenty of nourishment both in the cafeteria and in town. Large furniture — See your room before going to Ikea because remember, you’ll probably be sharing the dorm room with other people who have a lot of stuff. Personal reading books — There won’t be time to read because there will be clubs to join, essays to write and people to meet.

Pets — Colleges don’t have pet sitters and dog food is not included in the mealplan. Your goldfish can usually come if you have room, but beware of knocking it over.

Expensive jewelry or family heirlooms — You are moving in with hundreds to thousands of students and chances are you won’t be the only person spending time in your room. Grandma’s diamonds are safer at home. — Compiled by Elizabeth Gruber Photos by Ina Herlihy

9 steps to laundry

Step 1 Separate clothes into piles of whites, bright colors and darks. Mixing whites and colors in the wash will cause the colors to bleed onto the white clothes. Step 2 Follow instructions on the detergent box and measure out the directed amount of laundry soap. Pour soap into your washer. Add liquid fabric softener, if desired. Step 3 Choose the water temperature for the wash cycle: hot, warm or cold. In general, use cold water to protect colors and darks from bleeding or fading, and to avoid shrinkage. Use warm or hot water for durable fabrics like cotton, and to ensure that whites stay white. Step 4 If you need to add bleach, allow the machine to run for a few minutes to mix the detergent and water, then add about a cup of bleach to the washer or the bleach dispenser. Add your clothes and close the lid.

• Practice portion control. Try not to eat things right out of the bag; put it in a bowl instead.

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Step 5 After the wash is complete, put the clothes in the dryer, with an anti-static sheet, if desired. Hang delicates (such as bras and sweaters easily damaged) to air-dry on a clothing rack or hanger. Step 6 Remove lint from the dryer’s lint tray. Step 7 Select the correct drying temperature for your laundry load; low for delicates, medium for most fabrics and high for cotton. Step 8 Close lid and turn on the dryer. Step 9 Remove completely dry clothes from the dryer or drying rack and fold your clean laundry. — Compiled by Mary Slattery Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_46_laundry.html

• Exercise.Try to be as active as possible, like taking the stairs and walking or work out with a friend at your college’s fitness center. • Drink water or skim milk instead of soft drinks. Sodas pack empty calories and can dehydrate your body. • Eat regularly and don’t skip meals. Entering starvation mode can lead to a binge. • Go to bed at a reasonable time every night. The later you’re awake the more likely you are to snack. — Source: http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightloss/ht/Freshman_15.htm

How to stay healthy: Since college life requires close living quarters, using prevention techniques in order to help prevent sickness. - Wash hands frequently, and keep liquid disinfectant on hand to use often. - When showering, use flip flops to prevent warts and athlete’s foot. - Keep disinfectant wipes in your dorm room in case a roommate gets sick and make sure your room stays relatively clean. - Make sure to sleep enough, eat a healthy diet and drink lots of fluids to boost your immune system. — Source: http://www.wikihow.com

senior section

leslie wu

sports editor

or some of the 55 seniors graduating this year, moving out of the city will bring changes in state and scenery. Before they leave, they’re thinking about the places and characteristics they’ll miss about the city. “I’ve spent so much time around Pacific Heights that the merchants and vendors and even the people in the neighborhood know me,” said Tanaya Macheel. “I’m going to miss the closeness of the neighborhood.” Despite going to a college

close to the city, Emily Rabbitt says that there are still things that she will miss. “I’m going to miss the beautiful scenery of the ocean and the bridge,” said Rabbitt. “I’ll also miss the Giant’s games on the weekends.” Many seniors say they are going to miss the culture and life of the city. “I’m going to miss the city in general,” said Ari Bourdet. “I’m going to miss the experiences with my friends and being able to go on a bus and go wherever, because there’s always something different

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going on in the city.” Danielle Bates also shares a similar view. “I’m going to miss everything: the culture, sushi, food in general, the shopping, views, friends and family,” said Bates. Even though Diana Wendel doesn’t live in the city, San Francisco has still made an impact on her. “I’m going to miss how colorful the city is,” said Wendel. “In most places in the city it’s really laid back and friendly. It’s just great to be in this kind of atmosphere.”

Places to eat Rose Pistola 532 Columbus Ave. “I like eating at Rose Pistola since North Beach is a great neighborhood. The food is innovative and amazing.”

Beach Chalet 1000 Great Highway “One of my favorite places is the Beach Chalet since it has a beautiful view of the ocean, good food, and a wonderful jazz — Meghan Helmberger band.” — Alicia Daleidan Pacific Catch 2027 Chestnut St. Kitaro “They have really 5850 Geary Blvd. good spicy chicken “I love Kitaro because tacos. I could have of the good sushi.” them in other places — Jessica Szeto but they wouldn’t be Above: The Beach Chalet as delectable.” — Sara Decker

2222 Broadway St. Convent of the Sacred Heart High School

Japantown 1520 Webster St. “I like going for the good food and the random erasers and pens you can find at the stationery store. “ — Katrina Jew

Flood Mansion Union Square 2222 Broadway St. Downtown SF “I love the view from “T here are so many the windows. It’s so people down there; beautiful.” it’s always really — Sasha Melendezpopulated. There’s Goldman so much to do. You could go to a highend restaurant or a little hole in the wall. It’s all there.” — Ari Bourdet

The Pier “I like the Pier since there is a small beach there so I don’t have to go all the way out to Ocean Beach.”

—Eleni Berhaneselase

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Downtown “I love how we have so many different stores – it’s like a little Manhattan.”

Haight “I usually go to the American Apparel store there. I like how — Mari Mazzucco the looks aren’t what you’d find Chestnut everyday; they’re “There are a lot unexpected. “ of boutiques and —Ashley Lui little lunch places that you can go to Above: Inside Westfield all in one place.” Centre, located in downtown — Piper Connelly

San Francisco.