March 22, 2018
Convent of the Sacred Heart HS • San Francisco, California
Volume 24, Issue 6
Gen Z rises
Teens stand up for gun reform Claire Kosewic & Asha Khanna Editors-in-Chief
Following a deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school last month, teenagers across the country have decided that “enough is enough” and have begun taking advantage of social media influence and peaceful protests to advocate for stricter gun control legislation. “With the growth of social media, we’ve all become activists in our own right,” Delaney Tarr, senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, said over FaceTime. “We’ve all become outspoken [and] we’ve all become politically involved to the degree that we have not before.” The National School Walkout made headlines across the country last week, as hundreds of thousands of students left their desks at 10 a.m. to participate in a nationwide, student-planned protest — Convent & Stuart Hall students among them. “Awareness is a big fight in this battle,” senior Rosie Morford, who helped organize the walkout on the Broadway campus, said. “Walkouts like what we did may not change the mind of the
[National Rifle Association], but they make a point that we will not sit and wait for another 17 kids to be shot in school.” Tarr and her classmates planned the protests to kindle national attention, which she says she hopes will inspire people to “vote for their lives” after they march for them. “There’s a lot of people saying to us, ‘This feels different,’ and yet they’re not sure why,” Tarr said. “But we’re the victims this affected, we won’t be pushed aside and we’re outspoken and passionate. We’re literally a bunch of 17-year-olds and we’re not going to shut up about this.” The MSD students have successfully grabbed the nation’s attention with Twitter and other social media, repeatedly sharing their stories, and refusing to let their classmates be forgotten. “I feel like the news reaches kids in a different way,” SHHS senior Will Kahn, who is organizing a presentation about upcoming marches for the student body, said. “Not all kids spend time reading newspapers on a daily basis, but if we are scrolling through Snapchat and we see
something on the news stories, it’s going to catch our attention.” Because the teenagers participating in and organizing these movements are the voice of the 21st century and are the ones who will be responsible for voting for regulations like those proposed for gun control, they have a unique responsibility to step up, according to Morford. “Right now, the government isn’t doing anything to change the reality of guns in schools,” Morford said. “It’s now our obligation [to change that reality].” Teenagers are undeterred by the idea “it’s not the time” — a common refrain by legislators following mass shootings — and take seriously the obligations of what it means to advocate for necessary legislative changes, according to Tarr. “High schoolers are the ones that will eventually become government leaders and become the next wave of politicians,” Kahn said. “We have the most persuasive voice out of all the communities in the nation right now. I feel like people will actually listen to us and hopefully take our words for what they are worth.”
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SPEAK UP Junior Kiki Apple encourages other protestors to chant
“Enough is enough” during the walkout and March on March 14. The 10 a.m. protest lasted for 17 minutes, one minute for each life lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a month earlier.
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Muni begins release of new trains
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The last straw
Lawmakers propose bill to eliminate plastic straws in restaurants. Cassie Eskicioglu
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FAST TRACK A current model Muni train leaves from the West Portal station. Muni began transitioning out the older trains at the end of 2017, and will fully replace all the trains within 10 years.
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he San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has started its largest renovation in over 30 years as it begins to gradually introduce a new fleet of low-maintenance trains to the public. The local community contributed ideas for the new vehicle developments in rider safety including improved braking and door systems as well as wider aisles and quieter cars. “Muni is really convenient for me because the train stop is less than a block from my house,” sophomore Estie Seligman said. “Since I ride it so often and since I see the problems with extreme crowds all the time, I’m looking forward to more comfortable seating and standing areas.” The trains, designed by Siemens, are being added over the course of 10 years in phases, replacing all of the 151 current vehicles and increasing the total number of trains to 215.
The trains have energy efficient systems such as brakes that collect energy when in use and LED lights throughout the cab, according to SFMTA’s Deputy Spokesperson Erica Kato. “The trains cost $1.2 billion and were paid for as a reserved part of our budget, as well as from grants and other sources,” Kato said. “The funds draws from sales tax, revenue bonds, and general federal funding.” The entire Muni system is a great, cheap and effective alternative for young people who cannot drive, according to junior Hannah Kelliher. “I live near West Portal where some of the Muni trains go right by my house,” Kelliher said. “I haven’t ridden the new trains yet but I think the system will be a really great development because sometimes the trains can get really crowded.” The new trains are supposed to require less maintenance and have fewer mechanical errors and problems overall. The older
trains averaged 5,000 miles without needed attention from SFMTA maintenance crews whereas the new trains are expected to average 59,000 miles. “It’s important to upgrade public systems like the Muni because so many people in San Francisco utilize them every day,” Kelliher said. “I’m glad the upgrades aim to make the Muni run even faster and without less issues because they can be really slow with frequent breakdowns.” The trains began testing in 2017 and SFMTA is planning to implement 68 cars by the end of the year. “It is important for our riders to feel safe and comfortable aboard Muni,” Kato said. “We will be testing each new train that goes into service and [then we can] add the trains to the existing lines.” The new trains will take the place of the vehicles on the J Church, KT: K Ingleside/T Third Street, L Taraval, M Ocean View and N Judah routes.
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s waste builds up in America’s landfills, California lawmakers are aiming to help reduce trash levels by lowering the use of plastic straws, specifically in restaurants. Democratic Assemblyman Ian Calderon has proposed a bill prohibiting restaurants from serving customers straws, unless they are specifically requested. Failure to comply could result in fines or jail time for employees. The bill is still being reviewed, and the penalties are expected to be removed for the final bill. “We very much support the goal of reducing and eliminating the use of plastic straws, but we prefer it not be legislative,” Gwyneth Borden, Executive Director of Golden Gate Restaurant Association said. “Most people think straws are compostable so they do not think twice about the fact they are using and taking straws.” Only paper straws are compostable, while plastic straws go into the trash in San Francisco. In America alone, 500 million plastic straws are used daily, according to the National Park Service. “Straws may seem like a very small thing, but all the small things we do matter to the environment,” Environmental Awareness club member Sophie Egan said. “The little things you give up help, like not using a straw or placing trash in the right bin.” The proposed bill has brought awareness to the overuse of straws in general, and
restaurants have started offering paper straws, according to Borden. “But the challenge for a lot of restaurants is that paper straws cost seven times the cost of plastic straws, which is why a lot of places have yet to transition,” Borden said. While the proposed law only addresses restaurants, straws are also available in coffee shops and even the school cafeteria operated by Sage Dining Services. The Environmental Awareness club hopes to address the use of straws on campus, according to club head Emma Hubbard. “It is unnecessary, they can drink out of cup,” Environmental Awareness club member Poppy Cohen said about offering straws in the cafeteria for elementary school students. San Francisco previously banned Styrofoam cups in 2016, as well as one-use plastic shopping bags in 2007, with the goal of reducing pollution in waterways from landfills, garbage trucks, and the streets. To solve the problem of waste on land and in oceans, Borden says there needs to be an alternative approach addressing the root of the problem. “Even if you manage to have paper straws, the biggest problem is about waste,” Borden said. “We all live a life of great excess and don’t think twice about taking more napkins or straws or ordering too much at a restaurant. Obviously San Francisco alone is not going to rid the ocean of straws, but having a more widespread approach may.”
Time out
Upperclassmen overnight retreats offer a break from school for reflection, group activities. Cassie Eskicioglu
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he Junior Class retreat scheduled for Friday will be moved to a yet-to-be determined date so all students and faculty can attend Stuart Hall High School’s varsity basketball state championship game, but the purpose for the retreat will remain the same — to take a break from school life. “The retreats are a unique opportunity for introspection and time for reflection,” retreat leader Paul Pryor-Lorentz said. “Time for shared togetherness, funtime, downtime and a tech timeout experience.” The senior’s retreat took place early this month at Naturebridge in the Marin Headlands, and plans are for the Junior Class to head to the same location. In addition to walking to the Marine Mammal Center, writing letters to their future selves, and playing cards, seniors spent time in an affirmation circle sharing
kind words and personal stories about each of their classmates for over four hours. “It was very emotional — a lot of people cried,” senior Gabby Tom said. “It made me finally
I hope that everyone gets relaxing downtime and quiet time to just recharge. — Paul Pryor Lorentz
realize, ‘Wow, I am never going to see some of these people [after high school] again.’” The juniors can expect hiking, personal narrative reflections,
and singing-bonding activities while on their retreat, according to Pryor-Lorentz. “I went to the Headlands in fifth grade and had a great time,” junior Sophie Mack said. “We did lots of bonding activities and hikes as a class. I’m excited for this retreat because I feel like its a similar chance for the whole grade to bond.” PAWS advisers will join the juniors on their retreats, offering them an opportunity to get to know students out of the classroom, according to spanish teacher Mary Bicanic who will attend the junior retreat. “I am really excited to see the class together in a big group setting, now that the class is at the end of junior year,” Bicanic said. “I also like to see you all out of the the classroom and school setting, when a lot of the normal day-today stressers are gone, everyone is relaxed, having fun and more focused on relationships.” Dedicated to work and learn-
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SEAL YOU LATER Seniors on retreat listen to an introduction
about the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito before going to observe the animals. The class stayed up past 11 p.m. for a circle sharing activity later that night. ing, the classroom does not always offer students a space for certain activities such as meditation, according to PryorLorentz. “On the simplest level, I hope that everyone gets relaxing downtime and quiet time
to just recharge,” Pryor-Lorentz said. “On a deeper, higher aspiration level I hope that there is the opportunity for students to discover something about themselves, to have some sort of selfreflective insight that helps them be better in themselves.”
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‘Be’-ing Sister Mardel Beloved RSCJ, who spent over 30 years on Broadway, celebrates centennial. Schools of the Sacred Heart Archives | WITH PERMISSION
WARM WELCOME Students greet Sr. Mary Mardel at the entrance of the Flood Mansion circa 1960s. The RSCJs wore a habit and veil until after Vatican II, when their dress became more relaxed.
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CELEBRATE Sr. Mary Mardel cuts into the cake for her 100th birth-
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day celebration in the Mary Mardel, RSCJ Chapel. The cake was covered in mint green frosting and featured the original Society of the Sacred Heart seal in yellow on top.
BUILDING UP Sr. Mardel holds the plans
for the construction of the St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities in El Cajon, California, circa 1960. Mardel was the director of the center until she returned to Convent in 1966.
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TURNING PAGES Sr. Mardel reads in the Williams Library circa 1960s. The RSCJs were cloistered and lived and worked within the school buildings until after Vatican II.
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STAR STRUCK Actress Carol Burnett and Sr. Mardel pose together on Convent’s lawn circa 1970s. Burnett was filming a movie on Broadway Street.
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HONOR After being offered flowers for
her 60th anniversary of entering religious life, Sr. Mardel hugs a student in September 1997. Before deciding to become a nun, she attended the San Francisco College for Women, later Lone Mountain College and now University of San Francisco, for two years.
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BACK AGAIN Then-Director of Schools Pamela Hayes, Sr. Mardel and Sr. Nancy Morris, RSCJ attend an event at Convent circa 2010. Mardel moved to the Oakwood Retirement Center in Atherton, California in 2004.
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One hundred candles and rose petals arranged in the shape of the Society of the Sacred Heart logo welcomed alumni, teachers and friends to the chapel March 3 for Sr. Mary “Be” Mardel’s 100th birthday celebration. The celebration consisted of performances by students, a presentation of a papal proclamation and certificate of Commendation from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein ’51 in the Mary Mardel, RSCJ Chapel, followed by a reception and receiving line in the Main Hall. “It was beyond my best hopes,” Mardel, former Director of Schools, said. “All the beautiful symbolic details and the carefully planned reception were perfect.” The original seal of the Society of the Sacred Heart, depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was piped in yellow on a cake and cupcakes, and “Mary Mardel, RSCJ 100th Birthday Celebration” was printed on the drinking glasses, commemorating the event. “We really took our cue from her in terms of what she wanted for her birthday,” Samantha Tabarez, Alumni & Constituent Relations Director, who helped plan the event, said. “We invited all alumni from the classes of 1940 to 1990.” Peggy Garlinghouse ’63, mother of history teacher Sarah Garlinghouse ’94, attended Convent High School while Mardel served as Mistress General,
overseeing the school. “At the time, I called her nothing but Mother Mardel,” Peggy Garlinghouse said. “This was the period when we were curtseying if we wanted to open our desks, go to the bathroom or anything really. It was a formal set-up, but she was always very kind and very interested in each student.” Mardel says the purpose of the Society of the Sacred Heart is to spread the love of Jesus, especially to students, so they know they are loved.
It was beyond my best hopes. — Sr. Mary Mardel
“[Mardel] went to absolutely every event in my life, for instance, when I got married,” Peggy Garlinghouse said. “If she could show up for me all those times, I could certainly show up to the party for her.” Over 350 people attended the birthday celebration, giving many of them a sense of coming home and a chance to get back in touch with their Sacred Heart roots, according to Tabarez. “We were all humbled and awed watching her still be as strong as ever,” Tabarez said. “Hearing those stories about how much of an impact she had on so many people was quite fulfilling.”
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Avoiding the burnout
How to recharge Burnout: A state of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress
Fourth quarter can bring stress, heavy work load. Gabriella Vulakh
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Invest in your closest relationships and limit interaction with negative people. Share a kind word or smile more often. Focus on parts of your life that bring joy. Set boundaries in your schedule. Unwind more — yoga, meditation and deep breathing activate the body’s relaxation response.
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ith finals, AP testing and IB exams marking the fourth quarter, some students may begin feeling unmotivated in classes and experience “burnout.” “I think one thing that is helpful if you are findinging yourself with a bit less motivation is to find a new source of motivation,” school counselor Annie Egan said. “It’s all about personal awareness and making the right shifts for your own motivation.” Students can focus on maintaining their grades, coming prepared to class and focusing on the positives of school such as the classes they enjoy. “I am currently thinking about my semester grades and focusing on maintaining and improving them during the fourth quarter,” sophomore Avani Mankani said. “I am also trying to focus on getting the best education I can at Convent and excelling in my classes.” Organizational management and planning ahead can also be an effective tool, according to Egan. Making lists, calendars and schedules allows students to clearly structure their work while also helping with time management.
“It can often be beneficial to organize your homework into smaller projects and set goals that are small enough that they feel doable and accessible,” Egan said. “Getting your work done in chunks generally feels good and motivates you to complete your other assignments and feel accomplished. It rewires your brain and helps boost that circuit of productivity.” Betsy Pfeiffer, Director of Academic Advising and Support, recommends taking breaks in order to re-energize, re-focus and increase blood flow in the brain when feeling burned out. “It’s more about just recognizing that it’s burnout,” Pfeiffer said. “Sometimes when you are burned out it’s better to take a break and come back later rather than pushing through. When you try to push through you are not being productive or learning anything.” For seniors it can be particularly difficult to find motivation and excel in classes, especially when many have already been accepted into colleges, according to Egan. “Seniors just need to come to school, even if it is simply to enjoy conversations and discussions in the classroom,” Pfeiffer said. “They need to realize
that this is their last semester at Convent and that they will miss it.” Egan recommends that seniors experiencing burnout use the fourth quarter to prepare for college. This can include meeting with teachers, mastering organizational skills and finding internal motivations to get themselves through the school year. “I found that in terms of burnout it’s more of a mental thing that I have to push aside,” senior Mary Crawford said. “I’m trying to tell myself that it is only a little while longer. Once I’m into the exam period, having that IB diploma will be a bonus.” For some seniors such as Crawford who are enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program, the IB diploma is motivating them to finish off the year. Other grade levels will have different motivations because they are at different stages of their high school careers, according to Egan. “A first semester freshman has very different motivators from a second semester senior,” Egan said. “By being aware of themselves and taking time to reflect, each student can find their own intrinsic motivators and goals to pull themselves though the fourth quarter.”
Challenge accepted Popular internet trends can create risks.
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he world of viral internet challenges has overtaken Instagram and YouTube, as social media users circulate new fads each year, but some trends can put participants at serious health risks. Junior Sofia Pirri participated in the cinnamon challenge, a fad that peaked in 2012 and requires participants to eat a spoonful of cinnamon under 60 seconds without drinking liquid. Pirri did the challenge in sixth grade, but says she regrets it because it was painful. “When you’re in sixth grade, you get tagged and you’re just wanting to do something funny and stupid on the internet,” Pirri said. United States poison control centers received nearly 200 calls as a result of the challenge, and participants risk gagging and choking, according to Cleveland Clinic. “You take a huge spoonful of [cinnamon], and you think you’re gonna die because your throat is burning, everything
hurts,” Pirri said as she fanned her mouth. “You get stuck there.” Sophomore Jade Despanie, who also took part in the challenge, said she did because it was a popular thing to do and a way to keep up with the trend. However, like Pirri, she said she would not do it again. While the cinnamon challenge involved an edible substance, the so-called Tide pod challenge, which hit the internet in January, involves individuals consuming capsules of laundry detergent. School counselor Annie Egan says that a trend like this is peer pressure at its worst. “There are really positive things about a group mentality,” Egan said. “The worst case is something like this — where you start to lose your individual inhibitions because there is this overriding feeling of being justified because lots of people are doing it.” Egan says some people might do the challenge to fit in or gain respect, but the majority of peo-
ple do not know why they did it. She recommends individuals reflect on who they are and how they want to be known to bring out their best. “The more clear you are about what you believe in, the easier it is to make decisions and support them,” Egan said. “If you don’t really know, then it’s pretty easy to get swayed.” Some internet phenomena are harmless and silly, such as the mannequin challenge, in which participants pose like mannequins as they are filmed by a moving camera to the song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd, and the invisible box challenge, where participants pretend to step over a nonexistent box. Other viral challenges take advantage of their platform to generate success for a cause. The ALS ice bucket challenge, in which participants endure a bucket of ice dumped on their heads, raised $115 million in the summer of 2014 towards helping fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, according to ALS Asso-
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BOTTOMS UP Freshman Sarah Barnes attempts the straight-arm
challenge, an internet trend that requires participants to drink without bending their elbow. Several new challenges gain popularity each year, hitting social media in waves. ciation. Despanie and Pirri participated in the challenge, as well as several celebrities, such as Chris Pratt, Oprah Winfrey and even former President Barack Obama. Egan says that the group aspect of internet challenges can be very powerful when
individuals feel seen and heard. “Groups provide connections, and one of the more powerful things one can do as a member is to know themselves well enough so that they are bringing their own individual self,” Egan said. “That’s a really great model of a group.”
Some internet challenges can have health consequences Danger
Low risk
Mannequin Challenge Pose with a group of friends as someone films to the song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd.
Ice Bucket Challenge Dump a bucket of ice on your head on video and donate to the ALS Association.
Whisper Challenge Put on headphones, blast music and try to make out what your parter is whispering.
Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge Insert lips into a small glass and suck in until the vacuum causes lips to swell.
Hottest Pepper Challenge Eat the spiciest pepper in the world.
Cinnamon Challenge Swallow a spoonful of cinnamon under 60 minutes without drinking water.
Tide Pod Challenge Consume a packet of laundry detergent.
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Adapting for the future
Changes to diet can improve the environment. Claire Devereux
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s awareness of the environmental impact of factory farming grows, vegan and vegetarian diets have become more popular among individuals looking to reduce their carbon footprint and eat healthier at the same time. “Helping the environment wasn’t my original reason for becoming vegan, but it was a factor in my decision,” junior Emmy Sobol who is a vegan said. “I felt like I wanted to challenge myself to be healthier and also reduce my global impact.” Factory farms, large-scale operations that raise animals for food at the expense of their welfare, are responsible for 37 percent of methane gas emissions, which has more than 20 times the global warming capacity of carbon dioxide, according to the Humane Society of the United States. “It’s hard to imagine the kind of impact that you have on the planet when simply driving to the grocery store and buying different kinds of food,” Emily Cassidy, Sustainability Science Manager at the California Academy of Sciences, said. “Those actions actually have consequences, not just on the local environment but on the entire atmosphere and world.” Not only does meat produc-
‘Free’ voices
tion and farming have an effect on global warming via methane released by animals, but it also damages the surrounding land and ecosystems. “As global population begins to grow, the pressure to grow food in a sustainable and resilient manner will only increase,” environmentalist Al Gore said in his most recent 24-hour broadcast organized by Climate Real-
The most important thing to know is that the effort is what counts and every step forward is beneficial. — Kelly Rosanelli
ity Project. “We are also seeing a rise in awareness of why organic agriculture and healthier diets are extremely important.” The methane emissions from livestock increased by 11 percent this last year alone and are on a trajectory to continue growing, according to the Joint Global Change Research Institute.
The largest amount of animalrelated greenhouse gas emissions comes from the developing world. “With factory farming and industrial agriculture, we see abusive practices that harm the land, harm the environment and are associated with modern diseases such as obesity,” Gore said. “We are also seeing a rise in awareness of why organic agriculture and healthier diets are extremely important.” Vegetables and legumes emit less approximately 250 times less methane and carbon dioxide than the production of livestock, according to David Tillman Regents Professor at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. “Our agricultural system is on the front lines of the climate crisis,” Gore said. “Food production is not only a major contributor to global emissions, but it is also greatly affected by the consequences of global warming. As global population begins to grow, the pressure to grow food in a sustainable and resilient manner will only increase.” Individuals do not have to eliminate all animal products from her diet to lessen her environmental impact. “Even I will slip up,” senior Kelly Rosanelli, who usually maintains a vegan diet, said. “The most important thing to know is that the effort is what counts and every step forward is beneficial.”
Bay Area students create expressive ‘zine.’ Cece Giarman
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long with her AP courses and three-hour dance classes, senior Jasper Conacher spends her time reaching out to artists, designing pages, posting on social media and managing shipment orders for the mini magazine she began in spring 2016. In a partnership with Marin Academy senior Zoe Young, Conacher’s vision finally came to life this January when the team printed the first edition of “Free the Zine” — or “Free” as the publication staff calls it. “‘Free the Zine’ is a platform for young adults to express themselves and showcase their creations,” Conacher said. “Through publishing youth’s content, we feel we are elevating their voices so they can share what they believe in. We want our content to reflect youth lives and experiences, so that may be exploring ‘inappropriate’ topics like drugs, sex and alcohol.” The pair’s initial goal two years to complete. While the team collected submissions and worked on the first print edition, the group released a website and set up social media accounts so work could be shared in the meantime. “Free” runs solely on submissions from teens and young adults. With over 100 individuals submitting from California
to New York, including seniors Jocey Shilakes and Jemima Scott, the magazine has no issues when it comes to filling its pages. “After hearing about ‘Free’ and the empowerment it provides, I wanted to contribute in a way that could benefit others,” Shilakes, who submitted a short writing piece, said. “I think the collaborative aspect of ‘Free’ is
It acts as a great outlet for everyone no matter background, race or gender. — Jocey Shilakes
what really sets it apart from other zines.” The magazine has no restrictions on content and accepts almost all forms of expressive work including artwork, poetry, narratives, photographs, and journal entries. Aiming to have the content speak for itself, Conacher and Young emphasize that they do not want a certain story told through “Free.” The 65-page, 5x7-inch, fullcolor edition features explicit writings highlighting body image issues, lighthearted photos
commenting on the idea of perfection, and details of personal transformation. The variety of ideas covered in “Free” make it something everyone can relate to, according to Young. “I believe in the power of empathy and vulnerability through personal stories of resilience, grit and hardship,” Young said. “‘Free’ serves as an unlimited platform for youth to express their feelings on pressing topics like mental health and violence.” After Conacher and Young lay out the submissions and categorize them, the pair decides which pieces to work with. Once the works are selected, the girls collage the submissions together and begin page layout by hand or using Adobe applications, according to Conacher. “Our own creativity kicks in when we get to work with the submissions,” Young said. “If a photo was submitted depicting the struggle with body image and a poem about an eating disorder, those two pieces would compliment each other.” Scott, whose submitted photo was paired with a short narrative, says the combination of works in “Free” draws out the best of each individual piece. “Something powerful comes out of putting so many works together,” Scott said. “The individual pieces of ‘Free’ do not just offer a range ideas but they come together as one complex piece of art with a message for everyone.”
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EXPRESSION “Free the Zine” creator Jasper Conacher explains
the art collaging process to junior Maggie Walter. Each page of the mini magazine is made up of a combination of submissions. Once the submissions are arranged and the layout is finished, the pages are sent to the printer. “Printing was definitely the most difficult part of finalizing our first edition,” Conacher said. “After we met with the company we were working with, we left the meeting realizing we had to redo all 65 pages of our publication.” “Free” not only combines different art and writing styles, but shares diverse beliefs, according to Shilakes. “I appreciate the varying perspectives put forward by ‘Free,’” Shilakes said. “It acts as a great outlet for everyone no matter background, race or gender and the involvement of our local and
greater community really allows a diversity of thought and value.” The team is currently working on growing its social media presence and uploading more content online, while aiming to have the next edition out before summer. “The number one thing we need to do is continue printing issues — specifically issues that really cover taboo topics,” Conacher said. “Our voices should, and through ‘Free’ and other student-run publications, can be heard.” “Free”’s journey can be followed by connecting with “Free” on Instagram and Facebook @ freethezine. The magazine can be purchased for $10.
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onthly fire drills, black supply backpacks in each classroom, and participation in school safety week are a fraction of the disaster preparedness efforts on campus, so that students and faculty can be safer during an emergency. “Typically, we participate in two school safety weeks each year — one in October in partnership with the Great California Shakeout and one in March, focusing on lockdowns and lockouts,” Plant Operations Director Geoff De Santis said. “We’re always looking to stay current with our emergency policies.” Emergencies at school generally fall into one of four categories — fires, earthquakes, lockdowns and lockouts — each associated with specific policies and preparedness actions, according to De Santis. “We use drills and school safety weeks to reevaluate our programs and make sure everything is working as it should,” De Santis said. “Sometimes, we find out that we need to alter things,
Living in the Bay Area, we are susceptible to earthquakes especially. With the skills I have learned, I feel like I will be able to protect others and myself. — Jocey Shilakes
like last year when we realized that we needed to change our evacuation paths because of a bottleneck issue that presented.” The school is continuously evaluating the security of campus, in response to both student and teacher concerns, according to De Santis. “We’ve heard lots of concerns about the fishbowl classrooms, Rooms 208 and 209 in the Flood Building, and how exposed they are in case of a lockdown,” De Santis said. “We’ve ordered blinds that can be drawn quickly if needed, [which] will be in-
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familiarize students with the emergency procedures and make evacuation paths second nature, according to De Santis. “Engaged participation in drills is really important, especially staying quiet and listening to directions from teachers, administrators and emergency responders if applicable,” De Santis said. “In a real emergency, there could be a threat that forces a shift from the plan.” Emergency preparedness should not be limited to schools, as disasters could occur at any moment in any location. Families can prepare their households for an earthquake or other emergency by creating a plan and choosing a contact for every member to check in with during an emergency, according to Captain Erica Arteseros, Program Coordinator for the San Francisco Fire Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Team. “If everybody checks in with that person and you find out that everyone is okay that relieves some of the panic that people are feeling after an emergency,” Arteseros said. “You also want to have a primary meeting place and a secondary meeting place, so that if the primary meeting place is in an area you can’t get access to everyone will then head to the
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secondary meeting place.” Creating an earthquake kit for one’s house and car can be an easy yet potentially life saving step towards increasing disaster preparedness, according to senior Jocey Shilakes, a certified Community Emergency Response Team member.
In those moments when seconds feel like hours, being a calming presence for those around you can literally save lives.
— Geoff De Santis
“Living in the Bay Area, we are susceptible to earthquakes especially. With the skills I have learned, I feel like I will be able to protect others and myself,” Shilakes said. “You never know when a disaster can strike.” Arteseros recommends signing up for emergency alerts on the website alertsf.org to stay updated on local emergency news.
“We want absolutely everyone to go to that website and put in their cellphone number to be alert for emergencies that might be specific to their zip code or anything that the City wants them to know,” Arteseros said. Communication with family members, or posting information to social media can similarly be lifesaving in the event of an emergency when separated from one’s family. “The texts and the information the students in Florida put on social media during that tragedy were immensely helpful to law enforcement and first responders,” De Santis said. “Phones are a really useful tool, but they need to be used with the sound off, with all alerts and alarms silenced, and without calling, because any sound could draw attention to [you].” De Santis says being prepared with plans and equipment — while important — is only part of the overall solution or approach in an emergency or other unforeseen situation. “The most important thing to remember in any emergency, whether at school or otherwise, is to keep a level head,” De Santis said. “In those moments seconds feel like hours, [so] if you have it in you, being a calming presence for those around you can literally save lives.”
DIFFERENT PROBLEMS, DIFFERENT PLANS Four major emergencies could effect Convent & Stuart Hall. Each mandates a unique response from the community.
FIRES Evacuate as quickly and quietly as possible, paying attention to staff and first responders’ directions. The location of the fire may mandate a different evacuation path than those followed in drills. Leave all belongings behind.
EARTHQUAKES Duck and cover away from windows and shattering glass, protecting the vital organs and head. Seek protection from any table, doorway or other furniture, even if the whole body does not fit beneath.
LOCKOUTS Referring to a threat offcampus, this emergency closes campus to visitors and the outside. Shelter in place, and do not travel through exposed areas such as the Cortile or the playgrounds.
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LOCKDOWNS Referring to a threat on campus, such as an active shooter or other intruder, lock all classroom doors and hide. If in an open space, run to the nearest classroom or other safe space. Phones may be used to communicate with family, but must have the sound turned off.
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Horseback riding trails near home Mar Vista Stables Where: Daly City
Horseback riders use unconventional form of exercise. Mary Perez
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hile many students change into jerseys, shorts and sneakers before heading onto a court or field after school, others don helmets and boots when heading over to the stables. “I️ love working with animals, so I️ love the horse aspect of it,” senior Francesca Petruzzelli said. “I’ve loved getting to build relationships with my horses.” Petruzzelli rides between three to five times a week, providing her with a break from school. “I️ love being outside and away from the City,” Petruzzelli, who rides on Kings Mountain on Skyline on the Ridge between Redwood City and Half Moon Bay, said. “It’s a great time to just focus on what makes me happy and take a step back from my crazy life.” Some horseback riders also participate in competitions, such as junior Sofia Pirri, who has been riding competitively since she was 13. “I am a very competitive person, and competing on my horse where I have to race around a course and jump gives me a rush
VARSITY BADMINTON 2.27 v. Drew School 2-7 loss 3.1 v. Lick-Wilmerding School 4.5-4.5 tie 3.6 v. California Crosspoint Academy 1-8 loss 3.13 v. International High School 1-8 loss
Price: one hour $60 two hours, $70
like no other,” Pirri said. “It is a lot harder than people think to have a connection with your animal and be able to run and jump with them.” Horseback riding teaches leadership and how to care for another living being, but most
Golden Gate Park Stables Where: San Francisco Price: one hour, $60 one and a half hours, $80
It’s a great time to just focus on what makes me happy and take a step back from my crazy life. — Francesca Petruzzelli
importantly, how to communicate with an animal, according to Petruzzelli. “A 1200 pound horse can easily overpower me and not do what I️ ask,” Petruzzelli said. “I️ think it’s incredible when we clear massive jumps because we’ve literally put our lives in each other’s hands, which takes a tremendous amount of communication and trust.”
VARSITY FENCING
3.1 v. Lincoln High School 8-1 win 3.6 v. Lowell High School win 3.8 v. Washington High School win 3.9 v. Academy of the Arts win 3.15 v. University High School win
Miwok Stables Where: Mill Valley Price: $100 per person GALLOP Junior Sofia Pirri competes in the Thermal Horse Show
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Although it requires teamwork between the horse and the rider says Petruzzelli, some may think that horseback riding is not a team sport. “The horse plays such a tremendous role in the team and they often go overlooked,” Petruzzelli said. “My first trainer used to say it was a rider’s job to be almost invisible in order to showcase the horse. I️ agree with
Horseback riding opportunities and proximity to barns was something that played into the college decision-making process for Petruzzelli. “All of the colleges I’ve applied to had very good equestrian programs with barns either on campus or right next to the campus,” Petruzzelli said. “I’m very excited to continue my riding journey in college.”
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in Southern California, placing fifth. She has been riding competitively for four years.
SPORTS STATS VARSITY SWIMMING
2.28 v. International High School and Drew School 3.9 v. Bentley School and Drew School 3.14 v. University High School 80.00 loss Upcoming meet: 3.21 v. Lick-Wilmerding School
Marin Headlands moderate-intensity
The Presidio moderate-intensity Lands End moderate-intensity
Fort Mason low-intensity
Golden Gate Park low-intensity
Glen Canyon Park moderate-intensity
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VARSITY SOCCER
2.27 v. The Bay School 0-6 loss 3.5 v. Jewish Community High School 6-1 win 3.7 v. Drew School 0-5 loss 3.9 v. San Domenico School 2-3 loss 3.13 v. Bentley School 0-6 loss
TRACK AND FIELD
3.2 v. Sunset Invitational 3.10 v. The King’s Academy Invitational 3.17 v. Dublin Distance Fiesta Upcoming meet: 3.30 v. Stanford Invitational
Worth the hike
Local Bay Area trails Angel Island Accessible moderate-intensity through public transportation.
that philosophy.” Pirri says another misconception about horseback riding is that it is an elitist sport. “People think that everyone who rides is a stuck-up brat,” Pirri said. “I’m not gonna lie, it is an expensive sport, but I have met some of the most wonderful people from it. In the end, we’re all in it for the love of animals.”
Exercise alternative provides a breath of fresh air.
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rom Bay Area trails on Mt. Tamalpais and in the Marin Headlands to larger national parks, hiking provides alternative forms of exercise for those looking to get some fresh air. “For weekend hiking, I love to go to the Mt. Tamalpais Water District,” theology teacher Kathryn McMichael said. “They have wonderful hiking trails, so it’s very easy to just go up to Marin and knock-off a hike in two or three hours.” While some prefer to hike in the Bay Area, others such as junior Caroline Phillipps have journeyed outside the city as well as outside the country. “I’ve hiked in Sicily before,” Phillipps said. “It’s very [different] from hiking near the City because we hiked up an entire mountain with a really steep incline and people who didn’t speak
the same language as me.” Whether it’s finding a trail a few miles away or a few thousand miles away, hiking provides exercise for those who want to escape the gym workouts and venture outside. “It’s a fabulous way to get exercise and get lots of deep breaths,” McMichael said. “If you do gym workouts during the week, it’s nice to go and see something beautiful.” Hiking also presents an opportunity to interact with others and have a day to relax, according to adviser of the former Hike Club Amy Leaver. “For me it’s very calming to go with friends and appreciate the outdoors,” Leaver said. “It’s very good for your mind and of course your heart as well.” In addition to interactions with friends, Phillipps likes the separation from technology that the activity offers.
“A lot of the time you don’t have service when hiking,” Phillipps said. “So, it’s a nice time to just be in nature and be completely cut-off from all technology and distractions.” The activity also allows some to take much-needed space away from work life, according to McMichael. “It’s really beneficial to be able to quite literally walk away from the craziness of deadlines and stresses of everyday life,” McMichael said. “Hiking is its own variation on meditation because it gives your mind a break.” McMichael says hiking is also beneficial to generating awareness about the planet. “If you’re someone who finds their sort of grounding in motion, hiking can be a really great thing,” McMichael said. “It’s also a way to realize that the world is actually beautiful and that it’s worth protecting.”
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Juniors in history teacher Sarah Garlinhouse’s IB History class watch the beginning of the second half of the Loyola University Chicago, University of Miami game before beginning a test. Garlinghouse also airplayed the University of Pennsylvania, University of Kansas match during lunch.
Freshman pursues athletic interest on SHHS team. Josephine Rozzelle
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hen the Stuart Hall High School varsity baseball team takes the field this season, it will have some fresh talent in the outfield — with a ponytail. Freshman Cecilia McQuaid has played baseball since sixth grade with Little League and school teams. While some lineups were coed, McQuaid has played as the only girl on her team for most of her baseball career. “I really like baseball, so I just wanted to play,” McQuaid said. “There wasn’t really anything different about it. All of the experiences I’ve had playing are really positive. ” McQuaid knew she wanted to play baseball in high school, but Convent’s lack of a team was not a concern when enrolling, according to McQuaid’s mother
Moira Walsh. “When she was looking at schools during the admissions process, it was something that she came out front line and center and asked any school that she visited,” Walsh said. “Convent was super open about the fact that it would be possible, and so she was delighted by that response.” After implementing team values focused on family and unity, coach Brian Ceinar says having McQuaid on the SHHS team is just like receiving any other freshman. “They’ve welcomed her just like if it was another boy on the team,” Ceinar said. “High school baseball is a sport that she loves to play, and I want to help her achieve her goals. She’s already conquered one goal — she made the team. It’s just getting her to work hard and contribute to the team on the field.”
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Cecilia McQuaid throws during practice with the Stuart Hall High School baseball team. The Knights’ next game is March 27 against the Archbishop Riordan High School Crusaders at Riordan on Phelen Street in San Francisco. Megan Mullins | THE BROADVIEW
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Students, faculty participate in bracket contest. Josephine Rozzelle
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arch Madness spread to Convent, with teachers airplaying big games, students spending lunches making sure their bracket stayed intact, and a school-wide ESPN bracket group. Junior Megan Mullins created an online group for students and teachers to enter their NCAA March Madness brackets, following last year’s group started by Stuart Hall High School’s Student Council. “Last year I joined the Stuart Hall bracket and I enjoyed the competition of it, along with talking to some of the guys who I was able to share my interest with, because not as many girls from Convent did it,” Mullins said. “I hope that it becomes more competitive and almost all
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of the students participate in it, because it is truly a fun sport to follow and watch.” Mullins invited all Convent students and faculty to participate. Sophomore Jacqui Carlson says she entered Stuart Hall’s bracket last year on a whim, but was surprised to see she did well. “I like making a bracket just for fun,” Carlson, who is predicting Villanova University as the NCAA champion, said. “I love watching the game because I think it’s always interesting to see who comes out on top — if it’s the underdog or if it’s the team that was expected to win.” Picking which teams will succeed in the tournament isn’t always a matter of the team’s skill, according to history teacher Michael Stafford. “It’s an awesome mixture of who you actually think is go-
ing to win and who you hope will win,” Stafford said. “I went to UNC Chapel Hill for grad school, and they are a No. 2 seed and defending champions, so I have them going all the way and I have Duke losing in the second round because I want them to lose.” Filling out a bracket helps connect participants with other college basketball fans, according to Stafford. “It brings about awesome interactions with the other people who are in the same group,” Stafford said. “I filled [my bracket] out on ESPN, but then when I found out there was a Convent group, I joined because I can then interact with the other people in the group and we can bemoan that both of our teams are getting upset or talk a little bit of trash.”
POINT OF VIEW Josephine Rozzelle
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The real upset
Winning games doesn’t pay the bills.
espite the $900 million March Madness income for the NCAA, the $1.5 million revenue CBS and Turner Broadcasting receives for each ad it sells during the tournament, and the $1.67 million each participating team is guaranteed no matter their success, college athletes — whose participation is the reason for the billion-dollar industry— do not receive a single dollar. The NCAA attempts to justify this imbalance by citing players’ amateurity, saying “the young men and women competing on the field or court are students first, athletes second,” and their rules are “to ensure the students’ priority remains on obtaining a quality educational experience.” Division I men’s basketball players miss 30 classes over the course of the season, and have only a 68 percent chance of graduating on time when compared to their non-athlete peers, according to an 2015 NCAA report. That hardly sounds like a quality education. “Student-athletes” is simply a title used to establish collegiate athletes as amateurs instead of professionals, but they are professionals. Division I men’s basketball players spend 34 hours a week on athletic activities, the time equivalent of a part-time employment, while Division I men’s football players spend upwards of 40 hours, matching the time commitment of a nine-to-five job. The NCAA cannot call its players “studentathletes” and authorize 40-hour work weeks at the same time. Either they need to pay their athletes and recognize them as professionals or
decrease the time required to be part of a Division I team. Aside from being deserving of compensation, many college athletes need payment for their participation in order to purchase simple essentials. Their grueling practice schedules make it virtually impossible for them to manage a full course load, let alone manage a part-time job. Sixty percent of Division I men’s basketball players — and 78 percent of other men’s Division I athletes — say they do not have enough money to buy necessities, such as groceries. University of Connecticut guard and NCAA champion Shabazz Napier said in 2014 that he had gone to bed “starving” because he couldn’t afford food. In contrast, their coaches earn as much as $8.8 million annually, in addition to the bonuses they receive if they lead their teams to success in the tournament. Per an agreement in his contract, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill coach Roy Williams — who already has a seven-figure salary — was guaranteed a bonus of $925,000 if the Tar Heels won the championship title — which they did. But the athletes on his team who spend 30 to 40 hours a week practicing, working out and traveling for their sport, and who sacrifice the quality of their education for their sport, get nothing. There’s one winner and one loser in basketball. In Division I college sports, the athletes aren’t the winners.
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hile monthly emergency drills may seem tedious and unnecessary class interruptions, these practices can be essential to saving lives during an earthquake, fire or active shooter. The March 13 lockdown drill revealed many issues with the student body’s ability to comply with safety procedures. Several Broadview reporters said that students in their classrooms were not silent or focused during the drill. Students must take these drills seriously — by ignoring teachers’ instructions to stay quiet or remain in the correct position in a real emergency, they could endanger themselves and their classmates. Similarly, many students blatantly disregard the importance of fire drills by chatting with friends or checking their phones as they exit the buildings and wait on the sidewalk, instead of treating the time as important preparation. Drills are intended to establish proper habits for actual crises. When it becomes routine to talk with friends or scroll through social media during a drill, the seriousness of the situation is de-emphasized and the usefulness of the drill is impaired.
Due to a lack of PA systems on the Broadway campus, it is critical that faculty and staff are able to hear each other to relay instructions and information during emergencies. Excessive noises from students chatting will only make this harder. While distracting oneself during a drill may diffuse some of the tension it causes, experiencing that tension in a controlled environment — such as a drill — provides an awareness of self, others and surroundings that could be imperative should a shelter-in-place or evacuation become necessary. While the students must treat the drills with seriousness, the school also has a responsibility to provide adequate places for students to protect themselves. Due to concerns expressed about the fishbowl classrooms on the second floor of the Broadway Campus, the school plans to install blinds on the floor-toceiling glass walls over spring break. But, many doors only lock from the
outside, forcing teachers to exit the room to close them, exposing them to heightened risks. At least one door on the PineOctavia campus did not lock during the March 13 drill. Amongst the chaos and uncertainty during a real emergency, proper preparation can save lives and prevent injuries. When drills are repeatedly treated
as casual breaks from class and not taken as serious preparation for unpredictable emergencies, they do more harm than good. Think twice before sending that text or chatting with a friend during the next drill. In a real emergency, it could be the difference between getting home that night or not.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES?
“My neighbors and I have a fire plan and a tsunami plan because we live by the beach so just in case there is a tsunami.” —Dagny Wallace, freshman
“We have an emergency bag in case of an earthquake or for some reason we cannot get food or water. It includes canned food, water bottles, and blankets.” — Lauren Tulley, sophomore
“The most important thing is the knowledge of what to do, but in the moment you can never really fully be prepared.” — Sofia Pirri, junior
“My mom has a ‘go bag,’ and we also have a meeting place where we can walk in case of an earthquake.” —Emily Sobol, junior
“We have a designated meeting place, so for example if there is an earthquake, we will know where to go in case we get separated.” — Trinity Lee, senior
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s a daughter of immigrants from halfway across the world, I struggled with trying to embrace my family’s strong cultural and religious ties, especially when I was younger. For a project in elementary school, I presented about the history of India — where my parents emigrated from — dressed in full traditional Indian clothing with a bindi, a small colored dot worn in the middle of the forehead. Bindis, commonly worn by Hindu and Jain women for thousands of years, hold great religious value, but also cultural significance. Although no one directly made fun of me, I remember feeling uncomfortable and hearing insensitive comments about the look of the bindi. Now bindis are a staple of music festival apparel and are considered trendy and artistic. But it took me up until just a few years ago to be proud of wearing them, even though they are an integral part of my family’s culture. This issue of misusing religious symbols was recently brought to light in mainstream media. While debuting the Fall 2018 collection during Milan fashion week, Gucci models wore the typical eccentric runway apparel, accessorized with blue turbans. But these turbans are not just a fashion state-
ment. They are a representation of Sikh religion, worn by men and boys to wrap long, uncut hair. By using turbans on models who do not follow the Sikh religion and not citing Sikhism as the origin of the style, Gucci checked all the boxes of cultural appropriation — and there are plenty of actual Sikh models they could have used instead. These garments that have been worn for thousands of years cannot suddenly become trendy or fashion forward when thousands of Sikh men have experienced forms of discrimination for wearing the mandatory representation of their religion. In a post-9/11 world, hate crimes against Sikhs skyrocketed as the turban began to become equated with terrorism. Just within the month after the attacks, the national Sikh Coalition reported more than 300 cases of violence and discrimination against Sikhs in America. Countless stories of Sikhs being told to “Go back to your country” still flood the internet. No one likes to be outcasted or made fun of for his or her differences, especially when those differences are integral parts of an identity. Clothing or accessories with associations to religious traditions should not be considered fashion statements when their original wearers feel discomfort and isolation everyday.
1. President Trump placed a tariff imported steel and imported aluminum, excluding Canada and Mexico. 2. Toys “R” Us plans to close or sell all U.S. stores. 3. The San Francisco Police Commission approved a policy allowing officers to carry electroshock weapons. 4 . Physicist Stephen Hawking died at age 76. 5. Convent & Stuart Hall students participated in the nationwide student walkout, commemorating the lives lost in the Parkland school shooting.
1. Critics speculate tariffs will cause a trade war. 2. The shutdown will leave 31,000 workers unemployed. 3. Despite strict regulations, opposers of electroshock weapons question the effectiveness of the devices. 4. Hawking’s discoveries permanently changed the understanding of the universe. 5. Common sense gun regulations have still not been passed in Congress.
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A girl’s best friend
HOW WOULD A SCHOOL DOG BE BENEFICIAL?
Convent should adopt a school dog to provide stress relief. Mason Cooney
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rapped up in homework, tests and college preparations, students can carry an overwhelming amount of stress, overlooking their health and wellness, but a furry, eager-eyed companion may provide the quick reset students need. Forty schools in New York have implemented the Department of Education’s “Comfort Dog” program, a new approach to bringing social-emotional support to students, according to NYC Department of Education. The program works with each school to adopt a rescue dog and trains it through the Mutti-grees Curriculum. The pup is then sent to a school to work as a four-legged school counselor, providing “unconditional acceptance and warmth,” according to Jaye Murray, Executive Director of the Office of Counseling Support Programs. The program has proved incredibly successful, with 90 percent of participating educators reporting improved student behavior and 75 percent reporting an increase in student interest in school, according to a preliminary evaluation by Yale University. While the program may seem like an unlikely success, several other schools and colleges have recognized the benefits of dogs on campuses. Colleges such as University of Connecticut and Tufts University offer therapy dogs during exam season, and schools like Burgundy Farm Country Day School in Virginia allow faculty to bring in dogs everyday.
“I think that it would help a lot of people destress when there are tests and homework coming up.” — Kati Walter, freshman
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FINDING PEACE Juniors Elizabeth O’Boyle and Camilla Sigmund take a break between exams during Dec. 2017 Finals Week to sit and watch the petting zoo. Students were invited to interact with the animals as a way of relieving stress during lunch. Considering the popularity of a petting zoo on campus during exams, the Convent community could even more benefit from a full-time school dog — simply petting one releases hormones that can play a part in elevating moods, according to UCLA Health. To cover the issue of dog allergies, some schools with therapy dogs limit them to certain areas, so all student interaction is voluntary. Reliable therapy dog organizations also keep dogs clean and up-to-date with the correct immunizations. Although the dogs in the “Comfort Dog” program live with faculty members, several therapy dog programs in San Francisco
provide dogs only for the day and cover liability insurance. Faculty members’ dogs could also be evaluated and certified as therapy dogs. Nine-to-five therapy dogs, Therapeutic Visitation Dogs, have proven successful in several nursing homes and longterm care facilities. The pups motivate patients through therapy or treatment, brighten their day or remind them of their own pet, and then return home at night. Some therapy dogs serve as great listeners, visiting primary schools to let young readers practice their fluency to a nonjudgmental ear. However the value of a patient listener is not limited to children — many
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teens can attest to the relief of venting problems to someone who will listen. Many adolescents experience unhealthy amounts of stress due to school, which if experienced for long-periods of time, can manifest in anxiety, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system, according to American Psychological Association. With the mental health benefits and stimulation accredited to therapy dogs, these pups may be a much needed addition to the community, helping students in the struggle to maintain the health and wellbeing emphasized in Goal Five of the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria.
“I think we should have a school dog because it would be very comforting to have around during finals.” — Elizabeth O’Boyle, junior
“Some pros would be to help people destress and be able to have an outlet, but the cons would be if somebody was allergic to the dog or afraid of dogs.” — Caroline O’Connell, senior
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“I think we should definitely have a school dog because I’ve seen a lot of articles on the internet about how pets reduce stress, and I think that’s something that could really help.” — Lila Horowitz, sophomore
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The power of words Immigrants are humans, too.
wo million undocumented immigrants call California home — working here, sending their children to school here, going to church here, and paying taxes here. They are decent, hard-working individuals who are essential to the economic health of the nation. Contrary to the label often used by President Donald J. Trump, they are not “illegals.” No human being is illegal. To label someone as illegal is to vilify their very existence. No person, simply by virtue of living on this Earth, is a crime. Using the word illegal replaces complex legal statuses with an inaccurate assumption of guilt. “Illegal” criminalizes their personhood. Two years ago, I heard immigration rights activist Jose Antonio Vargas speak. In his presentation, he had a slide with the words, “Apartheid was legal. The Holocaust was legal. Slavery was legal. Colonialism was legal. Legality is a measure of power, not justice.” As I watch the fiercely anti-immigrant agenda of the current presidential administration unfold, those words keep popping up in my head. The White House argues its position comes from the threat immigrants pose to national security, the impact of immigration on government resources, and concerns that presence of immigrants in the United States threatens the “economic security of vulnerable American workers.” Approximately 0.85 percent of undocumented immigrants are incarcerated, compared with about 1.53 percent of native-born citizens, ac-
cording to the Cato Institute for Public Policy Research. While that may not sound like a huge difference, it means that native-born citizens are 180 percent more likely to be incarcerated than undocumented immigrants. The labor of undocumented immigrants in California contributes about $180 billion to the economy, according to Betty T. Yee, the State Controller. Undocumented workers are often the only ones willing to do the heavy manual labor farming demands — harvests would be impossible without their contributions, which could result in a nationwide food shortage. Immigration, contrary to President Trump’s claims, has an overall positive impact on economic growth. Immigrants do not drive down wages, nor do they negatively impact employment prospects for native-born workers, according to a 2016 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Hardworking individuals who cross the border in search of a better existence don’t need ridiculing and deportation from the government. They need a system which would offer them the opportunity to become naturalized citizens. If legal immigration were possible, illegal immigration wouldn’t even be a discussion. Every person in America, save for those with Native American heritage, is an immigrant, or is descended from immigrants — it’s ironic to debate something so essential to the foundation of this country.
CITY LIFE
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GONE FISHIN’ Private boats fill the marina at Pier 39. The West Yacht Harbor underwent renovations in 2010 and now provides guest docking for longterm or one-day stays.
Wharf entices tourists, locals Bay views and shops offer full day of activities, fresh seafood.
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ustling with city visitors, street performers, food vendors and a variety of museums and stores, Fisherman’s Wharf can easily furnish a fun afternoon for all, even the most naysaying San Franciscan. At the epicenter of the district lies Pier 39, a wooden boardwalk boasting a wide variety of tchotchke shops, from the
San Francisco Key Chain Store, where one can pick up any manner of “I love SF”-branded bags, sweatshirts and mementos, to novelty joints such as Lefty’s San Francisco, full of items made specially for the left-handed. When your pockets are full of all the San Francisco swag, saltwater taffy and left-handed scissors they can hold, head to the Aquarium of the Bay or check out the sea lions who call the west dock of the pier home — the barks and smell ensure you will find it quickly. To check one popular site off the San Francisco bucket list, hop on a ferry to the middle of
the bay to Alcatraz Island State Park and take the audio-guide tour to learn a bit about the prison’s history. On a sunny day, catch some stellar views of the City and the Golden Gate, but be sure to book tickets in advance. The island’s popularity makes getting same-day tickets about as likely as visiting it on a clear day. Once windswept and shopped out, visit the Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop for a decadent pick-me-up like the Butterscotch Hot Fudge Sundae ($8.95), the Rocky Road Sundae ($9.95) or the Lombard Street Hot Cocoa ($4.25). To recover from the subsequent chocolate
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coma, spend a few moments watching one of the original chocolate kneeding machines in action. For a traditional and fresh seafood meal, dine at Alioto’s, a family-run restaurant popular for both its food and views. Located at 8 Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic bistro serves hardy dishes such as Cracked Dungeness Crab (market price), Mushroom Risotto ($24) and Lobster & Bay Shrimp Ravioli ($26). A less expensive but still classic seafood fix, Boudin at The Wharf — the original location of the historic sourdough bread bakery — is known for its
steaming clam chowder bowls ($7.59) and crab cake sandwiches ($10.99). While trying to resist eating a sourdough round, diners can watch chefs make fresh bread and tour the factory. The opposite of a boring museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium offers guests over 400 wacky and unusual exhibits from shrunken human heads to an elephant with two trunks. Daring visitors can also attempt the Marvelous Mirror Maze or the Impossible Laser Race. A 30-minute walk from Convent down Fillmore Street and along Marina Boulevard, Fisherman’s Wharf is accessible by the 47 and 49 Muni bus lines.
Film festival showcases many different communities. Gabriella Vulakh
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he San Francisco International Film Festival will showcase a wide variety of cinema in its upcoming 61st year, including films featuring hot button issues such as gender identification, women in space, puppies and science fiction. The festival, founded by local movie theater owner Irving Levin, will feature 183 films and 45 countries ranging from narrative features, new vision features, documentaries, shorts and episodic programs, eight of which are world premiers. It also includes live performances by world-renowned musicians such as the Kronos Quartet. “This year we have been able to create a festival that organically feels very real and meaningful to us and the community,” Executive Festival Director Noah Cowan said. “The
festival articulates Bay Area values such as a belief in diversity, education around media, a global perspective making a gateway for international cinema, a belief in championing new voices, and cultivating tomorrow’s story tellers.”
The footprint of the festival, the feeling, flavor and breath occupies the city. — Noah Cowan
The opening night film, “A Kid Like Jake,” directed by trans filmmaker Silas Howard showcases the life of a non-binary child and addresses how their family and
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friends must contend with their behavior and schooling. Adapted from Daniel Pearle’s OffBroadway play and starring Jim Parsons, Claire Danes, Octavia Spencer and Priyanka Chopra, the film was among the big hits at Sundance Film Festival this year, according to Cowan. “It very much excites me to see what filmmakers are doing with different styles of storytelling,” Programmer Amanda Salazar said. “There is something really special about connecting with stories about various topics and from around the world.” “Pick of the Litter” by Don Hardy and Dana Nachman, which documents the lives of five Labrador retriever puppies from birth to graduation from Guide Dogs for the Blind, is another festival highlight. “This is a film for dog lovers, or any animal lovers out there, specifically for those
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PUPPY POWER The film “Pick of the Litter” follows five labrador retriever puppies — Patriot, Poppet, Potomac, Primrose and Phil — as they train and graduate from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Dogs are invite to register for and attend the film showing April 4-17. interested in how service animals are selected and trained,” Salazar said. “It will be quite fun — all four-legged companions are welcome to be registered and brought along to the screening.” The film plays on April 7 at Victoria Theater on 16th Street between Mission and Capp streets. Films will be shown across the city with 11 venues showcasing films, including the Castro
Theater, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio. “The footprint of the festival, the feeling, flavor and breath occupies the city,” Cowan said. “We have a lot of pride in the festival we have assembled and a lot of excitement in sharing it.” The festival takes place April 4-17. Tickets and student discounts are available online at sffilm.org.
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