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Youths to staff polls COVID-19 fears keep older workers at home Madeline Thiara Senior Reporter

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MASKS ON Families and students wait in line for coronavirus testing outside of Flood on Broadway. Convent & Stuart Hall has offered testing for families, faculty and staff since September as students begin to resume in-person learning.

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n anticipation of the possibility of returning to in-person learning in the next few weeks, senior Eloise Laluyaux made the drive to the signature white marble mansion for the first time since last spring to get a coronavirus test.

“I think they were good about COVID precautions with all staff wearing masks and a very limited number of people inside the Flood building, and the staff were wearing masks,” Laluyaux said about getting tested at school. “It was also pretty nice being able to visit campus too after doing online school for so long.”

Younger students, staff and faculty that have returned to campus, as well as older students preparing for their return, are being tested using RT-PCR test screening either through the nose, or the inner cheek swab if under the age of 12. The school also offers access to the antibody test.

“Currently the school is offering weekly COVID-19 testing through a company called Agile Force who specialize in on-site testing events,” school nurse Katie Colman said. “In the coming weeks, the school will continue to offer on-campus testing while students return to school.”

With the elementary school back on campus, Grades K-6 are

required to get tested every four to six weeks, Grades 7-8 are required to test monthly, and the high school will require testing at least every two weeks, although every week is ideal, according to President Ann Marie Krejcarek who answered frequently asked questions on the school’s Health and Safety Plan page.

“Getting tested was really efficient and easy, but it was uncomfortable,” sophomore Samantha Calvin said, “but I think if getting tested weekly meant we got to go back to school in person, I would definitely do that.”

The diagnostic RT-PCR test provided on campus is a molecular test that detects the virus’ genetic material to determine if

someone is positive for coronavirus. The nasal swab is recommended, as the test produces fewer false negatives in comparison to tests done with saliva, according to Harvard Medical School.

“We have two characteristics that we look for reliability — called sensitivity — and specificity,” George Rutherford, an epidemiology professor at University of San Francisco Medical School, said. “Sensitivity refers to the proportion of tests that are truly positive that you detect.

Sensitivity is sort of the opposite and the question is, ‘What proportion of the truly negatives does the test classify as truly negative?’”

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San Francisco youth will help staff 588 polling places for Election Day on Nov. 3 as senior citizens, who generally make up the majority of poll workers, are unable to work during the pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend older adults self-isolate due to an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Adults over 60 usually make up 60% of poll workers.

“Since I’m 16 and can’t vote, it’s nice to feel like I am playing a part and getting involved in our democracy and voting system, especially in this year’s election,” junior Elizabeth Mullen said.

“It will be really interesting to see how a polling station works, because I had never been to one before.”

The Department of Elections received 500 to 600 high school applicants to work at the Presidential and General Election polls. Four to five workers, including one inspector, usually staff each polling place. Two adults must be present and the others can be high school students.

“Our main priority is to get as many high schoolers to serve on election day as possible,” Eboni Vann, of the poll worker division at the San Francisco Department of Elections, said. “We want to give them that experience and it is something we encourage them to put on their resume.”

Vann’s team used to visit schools to recruit high schoolers before the coronavirus pandemic, but is now sending promotional videos out to students.

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COVID-19 testing offered on campus from NO RESTING p. 1 As researchers learn more about the coronavirus, new and more efficient tests are continuing to be developed with an improved dependability. False negatives in RT-PCR report that the virus is not present when in reality a patient is infected.

“Agile Force implements the mid-nares RT-PCR test,” Coleman said, referring to the area of the nasal cavity that is swabbed.

“Studies have shown that frequent testing of a population of individuals is effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19.”

False negatives with other tests occur between 2-37%, which creates a large gap in a test’s reliability, according to Harvard Medical School. The RT-PCR test given on campus tends to be the most reliable, according to Rutherford, with the highest sensitivity to the virus.

“I do think the test is quite reliable,” senior Kate Baker said. “I feel very safe at the school testing site as they have a careful check-in procedure, and those who actually do the blood and nose tests are very professional.”

The antibody test using blood samples also has inconsistencies because it takes one to three weeks for antibodies to form, so individuals testing negative could be potentially infected.

Although rare, the test may generate a positive result for a virus in the same coronavirus family, according to the CDC. “The antibody tests don't turn positive until about 12 days after infection, so they're not very helpful for making diagnoses.”

Rutherford said. “They’re more helpful for people who want to understand where the virus has gone.”

Tests taken on campus have results available within the week, and tests are billed to insurance with RT-PCR costs about $100, according to Rutherford. This eliminates financial burdens on families, especially in the frequency students will have to be tested in order to attend inperson learning, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

“The process was super easy and didn’t take long,” junior Amelia Abernethy said. “It was very helpful that the school provided the tests, otherwise I wouldn’t have gotten tested.”

Frequent testing of all individuals, social distancing, one-way population flow patterns, face masks, face shields, daily screening of all individuals on campus, hand sanitizer throughout the school and complete sanitization of HVAC and duct systems, are the eight levels of protection necessary for the school to follow in order to operate inperson learning, according to Coleman. Testing updates and outlined precautions are available via the school’s Health and Safety Plan page.

“I think it was a lot easier and more accessible for us to sign up through school,” Laluyaux said.

“I feel a lot safer going to school knowing that they're taking precautions.”

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Concerns center around social behavior off-campus

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Although a return date has not been announced yet, faculty and staff are busy preparing to bring high schoolers back on campus.

Despite school-wide protocols, special considerations and concerns remain regarding the social behaviors of high school students.

Mandatory masks, newly installed air purifiers, rehabilitated ventilation systems and windows being kept open are new procedures the school has implemented to help protect students and faculty from the coronavirus, according to Community Life Chair Michael Buckley.

“On campus, we’ve got all the procedures and preparations ready to go to keep everyone safe so I’m not super worried about how things go on campus,” Buckley said. “I think that our adults and our kids will have to be patient with each other and encourage one another to keep up those positive habits.”

High school students are required to be tested for COVID-19 every two weeks, although weekly testing is encouraged. Before being allowed admission into any building on campus, students and faculty will be screened for symptoms of the virus.

“I really don't think that campus is going to be the place where there might be pitfalls,” Buckley said. “I’m a little bit worried about what might happen off-campus.”

Marin Catholic High School suspended in-person instruction for two weeks after administrators were notified of a large party as well as student sleepovers, according to school president Tim

Safety protocols installed at polls from YOUTHS p. 1 “Given the circumstances, we were nervous about making our numbers, but the number of applicants is higher than other years because many people really want to get involved in this election,” Vann said. “For this election, I foresee that we will have all of our polling places fully staffed as we have had an abundance of applicants that would like to participate.”

The majority of voters who will go to the polls on Election Day will be dropping off their vote-by-mail ballot, as opposed to voting at the polling place, according to Vann. The California Secretary of State urges voters to use their voteby-mail ballot as it is the safest option.

“Regardless of who someone is voting for, voting is super important and I want to be part of that process,” senior Eloise Laluyaux said. “When I was ap-

Navone. As of Oct. 21, none of the school’s 800 students who commute from all over the Bay Area have tested positive for the virus.

“We need to do what is necessary to stay on campus and not go back to distance learning,” freshman Annika Paulson said.

“The sooner we follow the rules, the sooner we will be able to get back to normal.”

To minimize contact, the school has implemented a block schedule that consists of two classes a day for approximately four and a half weeks. This twoclass system creates a cohort intended to minimize contact between students and teachers during the school day once classes are back on campus.

“I won't be able to see a lot of my closest friends, because we have to stay within our group,” senior Audrey Gaddis said. “I'm willing to take that step in order to go back to school because it's not as fun just being on Zoom.”

Students will be required to sign the Parent, Family Commitment Pledge before returning to school. By signing this, the student and her family confirms the possibility of COVID-19 transition and pledges to abide by physical distancing and all other COVID-19 health mandates released by the City.

“I'm really hoping and expecting that families who signed that community pledge are signing it with great sincerity,” Head of School Rachel Simpson said. “It’s going to limit people's actions and interactions appropriately so that we can be the most conscientious community, on behalf of the safety of our own community, but also the safety of others in the city around us.”

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Safety measures in place for in-person learning New air purifiers and refurbished ventilation systems throughout campuses Doors and windows will be kept open Social distancing, masks mandatory on campus Biweekly testing for coronavirus (weekly preferred) Classes in cohorts facilitate possible contact tracing Source: sacredsf.org Olivia Rounsaville | THE BROADVIEW

While some students are choosing to return back to campus when the school reopens, others are choosing to opt-out and continue distance learning, due to ongoing concerns of COVID-19.

“I can’t really afford to catch the virus and then pass it on to my parents, or other members of my family, especially since some of them have health problems,” sophomore Lucia Ahearne said.

“It’s just not a risk that I’m willing to take.”

For students opting to continue with distance learning, the school is deploying innovative technology to enhance the experience of learning at home, using equipment such as the Meeting Owl. “A Meeting Owl is a 360-degree camera, 360-degree speaker, and a 360-degree microphone that is on a wheeled stand,” Howard Levin, Director of Educational Innovation, said.

“A teacher can put the Meeting Owl in a location that will maxi-

mize the ability for the device to pick up the voice so students at home can utilize the 360-degree camera in the classroom.”

In order to remain consistent with guidelines from the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the return of high school students to campus will be staggered with freshmen and seniors returning first and sophomores and juniors returning after. By doing so, the school gives the freshmen the chance to meet their new classmates and maximizes the seniors’ remaining days on campus in their final year, according to Simpson.

“I know that kids have been more isolated than they normally are and I’m sure that everyone is really eager to see their friends and get back into the normal school routine,” Buckley said.

“What we’ve got to do is make sure that we balance that very natural and totally appropriate enthusiasm with also recognizing that we can't have big social gatherings on the weekends.”

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Music, a book or homework for slow hours. plying online, there was a big notice at the bottom of the webpage that said it was likely that poll workers would contract COVID-19, which makes me a little concerned.”

Each polling place will be equipped with personal protective equipment including gloves, surgical masks and other sanitizing equipment, according to Vann. The poll workers will be on a cleaning schedule and they will sanitize all voting materials every 30 minutes.

“It is a wonderful thing to be part of the electoral process whether you are 16 or 60,” Jennifer Kriz, Mullen’s mother, said.

“I don’t have any concerns with

Driver license or student ID to check in.

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Elizabeth working at the polls during COVID-19 as long as she wears an N95 mask and possibly gloves.”

Every poll worker must take an online training to learn about voters’ rights, voting equipment, the voting process and new health and safety procedures.

“The online training included a lot about staying safe with COVID-19 and cleaning protocols,” junior Devon Carlson said. “I am a little nervous about working at the polls because there is a lot of information and training to remember.”

California counties are required to offer disposable masks

to all voters, however, masks are opwtional because citizens can not be refused their right to vote, according to the California Secretary of State. Poll workers may ask those who choose not to wear a mask to use a voting station that has increased physical distancing.

“Even though I will be interacting with a lot of people at the polls, I feel like I will be pretty safe as we will follow social distancing and constantly be sanitizing items used by voters,” Mullen said. “Overall, I think that this will be a great learning experience for me and will show me how the voting process works.”

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Alumnae adapt to safety measures at they return to universities

College freshman, sophomores share returning to campus

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nstead of reconnecting with peers and preparing for the new school year when she returned to the University of Notre Dame campus, Cece Giarman (’19) started off the semester sitting in a room quarantining for two weeks.

“Students flew from everywhere — even internationally — to get to the campus, so I wasn’t too surprised when the COVID-19 cases began to go up,” Giarman said. “Sitting in my room all day for 14 days straight was very emotionally exhausting, and being isolated from everyone definitely damaged my mental health.”

Giarman said that meals were delivered erratically and the university was disorganized and lacked resources in response to the pandemic.

“I remember I was starving because they only sent up one meal for two days and I couldn’t leave the hotel room,” Giarman said. “It was an overall awful experience, but I’m glad I didn’t get COVID-19 and that I am okay now.”

Giarman now attends inperson classes where students have to wear their m a s k s and stay 6 feet apart.

Masks are mandatory at all times unless students are Giarman eating or drinking or in their dorms.

“The administration has been really strict about masks which has helped me feel more comfortable about being around people,” Giarman said. “If someone breaks a rule by not following social distancing rules or throws a party, there will be disciplinary actions against them.”

Josie Rozelle (’19) also had

to spend two weeks in isolation upon returning to campus at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, but her experience quarantining at the college was different than Giarman’s.

“I had low expectations for the two-week quarantine period, but my expectations were Rozelle exceeded,” Rozelle said. “The administration gave us a whole grocery bag of snacks to last us, so we always had something to eat even if the food that day wasn’t what we wanted.”

While living in isolation in Colgate's dorms, students were tested for COVID-19 twice. Students who tested positive were sent to Wendt University Inn in Hamilton or returned home if within driving distance, whether they are symptomatic or not.

Students were not obligated

I remember I was starving because they only sent up one meal for two days and I couldn't leave the hotel room.

— Cece Giarman

to return in-person, and provisions were made to support re mote learning and teaching for faculty, students and staff where necessary and possible, according to Colgate University's reopening plan.

“Originally I wasn't sure if I was going to come back to cam-

pus because the idea of taking two planes was really daunting, and I had already witnessed the shutdown of many other colleges,” Rozelle said. “Colgate’s plan for a two-week quarantine gave me more faith in the university and in the students, knowing that everyone would be following the same protocols.”

Much like individual states have adopted phased re-openings, Colgate is enacting a series of gates, similar to phases, which allow for greater social interactions and mobility as the semester progresses. Colgate is currently at gate two of three, which is considered the moderate restrictions level. Groups of 10 or fewer students may gather outdoors and groups of 20 or fewer may gather for professional staff-led activities, as long as they are wearing face coverings and Telfer staying 6 feet apart, according to Colgate University’s reopening plan.

“It’s definitely a different atmosphere on campus, many things I took for granted just aren't the same anymore,” Rozelle said.

“I’m sure this is extremely difficult for the freshmen who are experiencing college for the first time like this because it is definitely not normal.”

Freshman Lauren Barabee (’20) is adapting to the protocols at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio and despite some hardships, she is enjoying campus life more than she expected. With the strict regulations, such as students not being able to leave the county, Kenyon College has had no active COVID-19 cases.

“One thing that's been hard about this whole experience is not being able to meet people as much as I would like and being in a single dorm,” Barabee said,

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NEW NORMAL Cece Giarman (’19) adjusts to new safety protocols including wearing masks at the University of Notre Dame. Students attended in-person classes after undergoing a two-week quarantine upon arriving on campus in the fall.

“Other than that I am really happy with the way my college experience is going and know that the school is doing their best to give me the most normal experience I can get.”

Barabee is a swimmer at Kenyon and although at the beginning of the semester rules were strict, Barabee the college slowly lifted restrictions as the season progressed. Swimmers were initially allowed only one swimmer per lane, but has now expanded to two to three per lane.

“I think the way they eased into the season with COVID-19 precautions was very efficient and organized,” Barabee said.

“I’m not too worried about the risks because we all get tested regularly, and are still being cautious in the water.”

Kenyon College has only half of its student body — freshmen and sophomores — on campus.

The underclassmen will return home in the second semester, and take classes remotely while

I am really happy with the way my college experience is going and know that the school is doing their best to give me the most normal experience I can get.

— Lauren Barabee

juniors and seniors learn on campus.

“It’s weird having only freshman and sophomores on campus but I’m getting used to it,” Barabee said. “I don’t want to go back home for my next semester, but I’m grateful for the fact that I got a pretty normal freshman year.”

Bella Shea (‘20) is adjusting to the new normal at the University of Michigan which has a more more moderate response having students on campus during the pandemic in comparison to other schools.

“We didn't have to quarantine upon coming to campus, but students and faculty are required to wear masks all the time,” Shea said. “I’m grateful I’m on campus because it would be very difficult to get to know my class if I had been doing remote learning.”

The majority of classes at University of Michigan are online and students take them from their dorm rooms. Students took a do-it-yourself COVID-19 test before coming to campus and were expected to quarantine for

14 days at home before coming to campus in the fall.

“I feel like my school has taken a bit of a more relaxed approach to the pandemic than some other schools because we don’t do randomized testing or contact tracing,” Shea said. “I know that some of my friends going to colleges in California are doing fully remote learning from home, which must be very difficult.”

Freshman Sofia Telfer (’20) who is a student at University of California, Berkeley is experiencing a drastically different reality from Shea, because she is spending the entirety of her freshman year of college behind a computer screen.

“I feel that the school is making a big effort to try to go a little easy on students because learning in an online environment is harder than it would be in person,” Shea Telfer said.

“Socially it's been a little hard because the majority of us aren't on campus right now, but we are doing the best we can.”

UC Berkeley is planning for the spring semester to be very similar to that of the fall semester, according to a letter to the campus community by Chancellor Carol Christ. Students are not required to be present on campus or attend in-person classes for the second semester, and the majority of classes will be conducted fully online.

“I’ve been pretty bummed about the situation, but I’m lucky that once I get closer with people at UC Berkeley, I will be able meet people because it's only a short drive,” Telfer said. “In the meantime, I am making friends through breakout rooms, and I organized a Zoom with some friends I made in my classes.”

According to Giarman, students are adapting to an abnormal way of life and are finding unique and safer ways to meet

I'm grateful I'm on campus because it would be difficult to get to know my class if I had been doing remote learning.

— Bella Shea

with new and old friends within their classes.

“I'm getting used to this new normal and connecting with classmates in a safe way has really improved my mental health,” Giarman said. “I know right now is a difficult time for everyone, especially college students but we will keep pushing through." and get past this.”

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he COVID-19 pandemic delayed the process of obtaining driving permits and tests for teenagers, but new safety protocols may be helping them get back on the road.

“I want my license more now that COVID is a thing, especially since I used to rely on public transportation in the past,” junior Mia Stassi said. “It's important for me to have it right now so that I can be more independent while also staying safe.”

Despite driving schools closing during the beginning of the pandemic, they have reopened under local COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. The California Department of Motor Vehicles is regulating driving schools and requires sanitizing and masks at all times, according to the DMV website.

“For COVID safety, we use face masks and sanitize the vehicle when we are done with each student lesson,” Richard Cheung, Anne’s Driving School instructor, said. “We also check the temperature of each student

before we start the lesson.”

Individuals eligible for a driver’s learning permit or license can scan their required documents before physically going to the DMV as a result of their new Real ID program. That requires additional proof of identity to allow drivers license holders to

For COVID safety, we use face masks and sanitize the vehicle when we are done with each student lesson.

— Richard Cheung

board U.S. flights and enter federal facilities.

Applying for a REAL ID mandates a proof of identity, social security number, eligible California residency, and a trip to a DMV office. Offices are open

Andria Sassi | WITH PERMISSION SAFETY FIRST Junior Mia Sassi starts her car in preparation to practice for her driving test. Driving schools and the Department of Motor Vehicles are taking extra precautions to keep student drivers and teachers safe during the pandemic. to assist customers with existing appointments that require an in-person visit that were canceled during the temporary COVID-19 closure, according to the DMV website.

Some students used summer break and the past few months of off-campus classes to complete their driver's education requirements to obtain their permits.

“I started my drivers education online back in March when we first started online school, but then used the summer and

‘Bonjour-ney’ towards language proficiency Online tools can help develop conjugation, memorization skills Gabrielle Guido Web Editor

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ith the new block schedule that has a different two classes taught approximately every four and a half weeks,, students in modern and classical language classes are using new tools to asynchronously practice their proficiency.

"Duolingo helps me keep my practice going because it's a force of habit by now," sophomore Kiki Dauphin said about the language fluency app. "I know that I have to do it everyday so it is easy to rely on, and it’s not even that hard to do."

The flashcard program Anki and the conjugation practice tool Conjuguemos can both help to improve recognition of conjugations and vocabulary, and increase auditory comprehension when students have four or more months between a language class semesters.

"Language is a muscle, and the more you use it the stronger it gets and the less you use it

the more it gets weak," Heather Wells, Department Chair of Modern & Classical Languages, said. "What’s really helpful when you're learning a language is not just drilling a whole bunch of verbs and memorizing a whole bunch of vocabulary. The brain learns a language by seeing it in context."

Acquiring language goes beyond an individual’s ability to memorize vocabulary and repeatedly conjugate a group of verbs. Emphasizing the learning process by moving from simple verbs and nouns to more complicated sentence structure is more effective in language development, according to Jesse Snedeker, a psychology professor at Harvard University.

"Reminding myself of little filler words and easy vocabulary is probably the easiest way that I retain my skills," Dauphin said. "This next semester I'll have cleaner sentences because I'll know how to form them better."

Language faculty and students are now working to develop a

club that will help to practice skill and comprehension outside of class. Following a student in-

Language is a muscle, and the more you use it the stronger it gets and the less you use it the more it gets weak.

— Heather Wells

terest survey sent to the school in early October, the club is now in its stages of formation.

Teachers are very sympathetic to the specialized schedule and expect challenges when reintegrating into the curriculum.

With a more condensed schedule, students may emerge with stronger language skills than they were previously able to over

recent months to complete it,”

I really want to get my permit now more than ever so that I can start driving.

— Roya Meykadeh

junior Roya Meykahdeh said.

“I really want to get my permit

now more than ever so that I can start driving since public transportation seems a little unsafe at the moment.”

The demand for transit service in mid-April was down by roughly 75% nationwide, and 85% in San Francisco according to the State of California.

“COVID-19 has helped our business because during this time people now all want to learn how to drive,” Cheung said. “We have just thankfully reopened in August after months of forcibly having to close.”

Tips to study language on your own ӹ Repetition: Practice memorization by repeating difficult terms ӹ Pronunciation: Listen to words out loud to learn their correct pronunciation Source: Heather Wells Charlotte Ehrlich | THE BROADVIEW

the course of an entire semester, according to Wells.

Although online games and language apps can strengthen previous knowledge, some students like freshman Karina Abernethy do not find them useful.

“I think that using the websites helps me remember my Spanish, but I am not really learning very many new things from them,” Abernethy said. “I think I will be prepared for when Spanish starts back up again, but I will need a little refresher on some of the vocabulary and conjugations.”

Many apps rely on repeated testing and memorization to facilitate learning. Repeated re-

trieval of information by continuously studying vocabulary or conjugations, instead of just studying a set of words without being asked to recall them, can lead to long-term knowledge, according to Jeffrey Karpicke from the American Psychological Association.

"Being able to still practice my repetition every day even when not in school has helped me in the long run,” Dauphin said. "It is really different from class, but even without my teacher I feel like I'm getting the best possible option."

Roxy Comerford contributed to this story.

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Switching things up

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Reorganizing rooms aids pandemic fatigue Paige Retajczyk & Amelia Froyd-Kamrath

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fter spending months at home with online school, many teens are reorganizing their bedrooms with trends varying from creating accent walls to adding plants or posters.

"I have been meaning to repaint my room for a while, but with a lot of time at home, I was able to check that off my list," junior Avery Stout said about repainting her bedroom a few months ago.

Junior Roya Meykadeh has redesigned her room multiple times during shelter in place.

Besides changing her wall color, Meykadeh has redecorated her room and added plants.

“I got a lot of my inspiration from TikTok and my mom because we have a lot of houseplants which I wanted to incorporate in my room,” Meykadeh said. “My plants have helped me because it’s been really interesting watching them grow. I got

my plants from Flora Grubb in the Bayview district.”

The desire to redecorate comes from the need to feel refreshed in a space that is currently used for attending classes, according to junior Madeline Drda.

“Changing my bedroom motivated me to try harder in my school work,” Drda said. “It really energized me to paint my room a new color.”

Interior designer Tamara Sypult says when looking to switch things up, first figure out a style, using social media for reference.

“Picking a style should be your first search,” Sypult said.

“When you decide ‘Oh I want it very contemporary’ or ‘I want it more colorful,’ you can go on to Pinterest, create your board, and narrow down your search from there.”

“Less is more” is a good rule to follow when switching up space, according to Sypult.

“Something quick that can be really transformative for your

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WALL TO WALL Junior Avery Stout works on homework in her newly redesigned room. Stout has recently painted her walls gray and added posters to her walls to have a change in her environment after spending all day at school in the same room for months.

room could be just switching up your bedding or getting a new rug,” Sypult said. “It doesn’t have to be a large change to mix things up.”

Rearranging furniture can be an alternative to spending money on new decorations or appliances.

“Especially during quarantine, I wanted to change things up,”

sophomore Sage Swartz said.

“This was when I first started thinking about repainting my room and moving furniture around. I eventually finished it over the summer, and I am really happy about the way it turned out.”

Some popular trends, such as LED lights and wall tapestries, are available on Amazon, and its

wide selection of decorations is a good outlet when redesigning, according to Stout.

“Even though I’ve only changed my wall color, there are some other new additions I’d like to add,” Stout said. “I’m looking at inspiration on Pinterest and TikTok and I’m thinking about maybe adding decorations or changing my bedding.”

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SERVE IT UP Sophomore Julia Kearny delivers boxes of protective equipment to Project Open Hand. The service organization relies on donations in order to safely provide food services to seniors and adults with disabilities.

any service organizations have modified their volunteer programs as a result of coronavirus safety restrictions, giving volunteers new ways to continue to serve their communities.

Pantries such as the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank have shifted the primary responsibility of their volunteers from packaging food to delivering groceries while also instituting various public health safeguards, according to sophomore Julia Kearney.

“When I volunteer to make meals, I have to be extra cautious around the food and prepare myself with masks and gloves,” Kearney said. “I’ve also started delivering protective equipment such as masks, face shields and gloves to elderly families in San Francisco, which I did not do before COVID.” Wearing personal protective equipment is especially important for volunteers like Kearney since the primary clients assisted by most food banks are seniors and individuals experiencing homelessness, and they are also those most vulnerable to COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“When I volunteered to hand out healthy groceries to the elderly and those who needed

them, the SF-Marin Food Bank took the situation very seriously,” senior Audrey Scott said.

“They even decided that there were too many volunteers close together, so my mom and I actually got sent home.”

The school has made several virtual volunteer initiatives available to the student body including the Portrait Exchange which is a branch of The Memory Project, an organization dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding and kindness between children around the world through school-based art programs, according to the Memory Project’s website.

"The goal of the Portrait Exchange is to communicate with the children through art and we hope that by creating these portraits for them we may form a mutual connection even without face-to-face contact,” junior Clementine Mohun, who introduced the project to the student-body said. “I’m so glad the school community can contribute to a program with such a positive impact.”

Junior Kelly Cronan says Students in Action club has been working hard to connect serviceminded students with organizations similar to the Portrait Exchange, but it is having to adapt to the current circumstances.

“SIA has changed during COVID because we used to do a lot

of direct service and now we do service projects virtually,” Cronan, who is a member of the SIA Recruitment team said. “I’m just really glad that we can still help people in a time like this because so many people are struggling and have lost their jobs.”

For laid-off workers and other individuals who depend on service organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially devastating, according to Sarah Meakin, director of Brady Riding, an equine therapy program for children with special needs.

“When we announced we were starting back up again, some families burst into tears because their child didn't have this outlet,” Meakin said. “This has been pivotal in the lives of people that participate in this program: clients and volunteers.”

Organizations like Brady Riding have been able to reopen because they have changed the roles of their volunteers, who now focus on sanitizing helmets, riding equipment and other barn surfaces. These measures allow volunteers to serve without jeopardizing their own health.

“At the end of the day, I do volunteer work because I enjoy giving back to the community,” Kearney said. “Volunteers have adjusted to the conditions, and this has become the new normal.”

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Think before you drink Effects of alcohol on the body

Excessive alcohol consumption leads to slurred speech Drinking often can cause cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias and high blood pressure

Interferes with communication pathways, changing mood and behavior

People who drink have a hard time fighting off viruses Heavy drinking leads to steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis, fibrosis and cirrhosis

Alcohol causes pancreas to produce toxic substances that leads to pancreatitis

Drinking increases the risk of osteoporosis, or thinning bones

A pregnant woman’s heavy drinking can increase a baby’s risk for fetal alcohol syndrome

Source: National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Charlotte Ehrlich | THE BROADVIEW

Pandemic fuels substance dependency Alcohol consumption has dangerous, long-term effects

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Grace Krumplitsch & Tabitha Parent

ay-to-day living in a pandemicoverrun world has become characterized by a consistent lull. Lacking the business of a pre-COVID-19 daily routine and experiencing overwhelming senses of isolation, some teens may turn to risky behaviors like drug and alcohol abuse as a means of coping with stress and confusion.

“Drinking makes me feel a lot less stressed out because then I am not thinking about the work on my plate,” a San Francisco high school student who asked to remain anonymous said. “Drinking was way more tempting at the beginning of COVID; but it never really made me feel better in the long run I now choose to stay away from it.”

Teenager’s brains are hardwired to engage in risky behaviors, especially when experiencing pressure from their peers, however, without the ability to see friends, isolationism and loneliness may become the new pressure trigger to indulge in substances

Source: CDC

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rather than finding safer outlets.

“A lot of alcohol use is associated with people self-medicating,” Dr. Janice Cohen, a psychiatrist who specializes in rehabilitation, said. “There are lots of mental health issues linked to this as well as a high rate of accidents that come from cognitive impairment.”

While the short term effects of intoxication often include loss of judgement, loss of balance, blurred vision and slurred speech, the long term mental and physical effects of consuming too much alcohol at a young age can be very harmful, according to American Addiction Centers.

“I drink because lots of people seem more willing to loosen up and talk to people they usually would not hang with at school,” another San Francisco high school student who asked to remain anonymous said. “But because of COVID-19, a lot of those people have ditched that way of thinking because we are not spending much time together in person at parties anymore and so we got to

know each other in different ways.”

From a social standpoint, some teens drink to ease their social anxiety as many cite the consumption of alcohol as a coping mechanism to better their abilities to open up with other people at social gatherings, according to a study from DrugFree.org “Drinking alcohol doesn't make you more part of any group, it makes it more difficult for you to connect with people because you are not really cognitively intact when you are drunk,” Cohen said. “If what you really want to do is be part of an experience and connect with people, you are inhibiting yourself or you're preventing yourself from doing that by using alcohol.”

Anxiety and loneliness fuel alcohol consumption and the desire to turn to mind-altering substances, and loneliness and emotional distress have increased by 30% since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Cigna.

“Being alone in your room on a Saturday night does make it super tempting to want

to drink or take actions to get your mind off really negative emotions,” the anonymous student who has stopped drinking said. “A lot of my friends actually noticed this so they decided to help me try new activities like late night FaceTime calls or group meditation on FaceTime.”

Rather than turning to alcohol to cope with a strenuous buildup of anxiety, depression, and other negative thoughts and feelings, Cohen suggests seeking help by talking to a trusted adult and speaking to a psychologist who can help you work towards setting healthy goals.

“Many people who drink have other emotional problems and it’s important to seek help,” Cohen said. “Someone may drink so they feel comfortable in front of other people, or they have depression or they may be taking some other medications and they take alcohol to mediate that.”

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Underage drinking normalized in pop high school culture Intoxication has larger implications, impacts school community

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Charlotte Ehrlich Editor-in-Chief

fter a long day of attending Constance Billard School for Girls on the Upper East Side, high-society teenagers Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf on CW’s hit show “Gossip Girl” blow off steam at Butter, the hottest new nightclub. Without an identification check, they are waved through by those who know better than to not anger the children of Manhattan’s elite, and are free to drink the night away.

Alcohol has become as normalized in high school culture as standardized tests, grades and prom. Besides the physical effects of alcohol on the body, substance abuse can lead to social detriments within the school community resulting in the need for intervention.

“Something that might be a good marker for [intervention] is when a member of the community feels unsafe or feels that they are a risk,” Community Life Chair Paul Pryor-Lorentz said. “We want to be able to have the capacity to navigate that in a space of care for the student and care for the community.”

Possession or use of alcohol on campus, at school-sponsored events or before or after the school day is not tolerated and will result in disciplinary action. If misuse of substances becomes aware to the administration, a response in the form of confidential communication or professional treatment may be necessary, according to the 2020-2021 High School Student/ Parent Handbook.

“I have seen many people be ignored or talked about due to an event that took place over the weekend,” senior Audrey Hunnicutt said about a party before the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s a confusing situation to witness because sometimes, we do not know the full story of what happened, but rumors can run through the school very fast.”

Teenagers under the influence are more likely to make poor decisions, especially in the face of sexual pressure. One in 10 current high school drinkers, and one in eight high school binge drinkers reported being physically forced to have sexual intercourse, according to a 2013 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study.

“Alcohol helps to remove inhibitions and for those that don’t have good relationships with

their parents or family, or are susceptible to peer pressure, alcohol can have an even more detrimental effect on their decisions, especially in a sexual context,” a parent of a 16-year-old San Francisco high schooler who asked to remain anonymous to protect her child’s identity said.

A National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism study comparing teenage drinking habits between 2019 and during the pandemic, men and women reported increasing the frequency of their binge drinking episodes. Indicators that an individual has a bad relationship with alcohol include withdrawal from loved ones, frequent mood swings and exhibiting signs of irritability, according to WebMD. “What I often see is, on the one hand, you don’t want to rat out your friend, but if you’re concerned, you need to get your friend help,” Dr. Alexandra Giacoma, a licensed mental health counselor, said. “The best things to do are to let a friend know that you’re there for them and that you want to help them if they need it.”

The school has committed itself to modeling adult relationships based on honesty and respect, meant to help students to become responsible young adults that make informed decisions, according to the High School Student/Parent Handbook.

“We are fortunate to have a supportive community and excellent educators to provide guidance alongside us,” Leslie O’Neil, a Stuart Hall High School parent, said. “I can’t police my boys’ every environment and choice. I can provide guidance, education and support for them to make good decisions.”

While negative social implications of alcohol both inside and outside of the school community exist, supportive friends and family are important influencers in setting boundaries and understanding personal opinions around alcohol.

“I think alcohol is a widely known subject across the school and particularly in the higher grades and we have received a lot of information on its harmful effects,” Hunnicutt said. “It is important to know that if someone chooses to drink, they have made that decision and should feel supported if it reaches a point of abuse. Having someone to talk to is key when someone may feel the need to drink.”

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Source: American Addiction Centers

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Living in the kitchen

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Healthier snacking alternatives Fruit is high in essential vitamins and minerals that can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, cancer inflammation and diabetes.

Remote learning changes relationships with food

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Alina Kushner Senior Reporter

fter a two and half hour Zoom class, a cookie or a half-eaten bag of chips may seem like the perfect distraction from stress, school work and remote learning, but that snack may not be the best decision.

Attending school at home — sometimes at the kitchen or dining room table — can mean quicker access to food or snacks, leading to impulsive and unnecessary snacking.

"In some cases being at home can change a lot of habits and eating is one of those things that is consistently in your routine,” Wellness Counselor Caitlin Walsh said. “Typically at school, you don’t really have access to that cupboard of snacks or normal meals all the time, they are also at very set intervals. When you are home all the time, those lines can get blurred and that routine can shift.”

Those at home can often find themselves drawn to food, especially sweet and filling car-

bohydrates, to compensate for boredom or fatigue.

“At school I didn’t eat that much,” senior Fiona Settles said.

“When I got straight home from school I would snack because I was hungry, but now I wake up and just eat. I'm at home all day and it’s weird, so I eat cookies and bread.”

You really have to do what's right for you and listen to your own body.

— Caitlin Walsh

Other students are using time during remote learning to experiment with new diets and meal plans, but it is important to ease into new eating habits

and changes to make sure that they are being safely incorporated into their lives, according to Walsh.

“You really have to do what’s right for you and listen to your own body,” Walsh said. “All of those workout things and all those meal planning things is not a proven science, and everyone will react differently.”

Those who are sheltering at home may have developed eating habits that work effectively within their schedules depending on their families, routines and bodies.

“Quarantine has acted as a long break for me to focus on myself and I realize that I do eat differently,” junior Shana Ong said. “It has made me more aware of what I eat and I definitely think that I am more careful and aware of what I eat.”

Food can be a distraction or replacement for some individuals who no longer see their friends as often or can no longer participate in their favorite sport, according to Wellness Counselor Roberto Paris. Playing with a pet

Popcorn is a whole grain that is high in fiber, which lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Water infused with fruit can have antiinflammatory effects and has added vitamins.

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or going on a walk can be a helpful alternative to turning to food and stacks, as well as establish a sense of balance.

“Just be mindful of your inner feelings of what you are feeling,” Parris said. “At that moment of gravitating towards something, if someone feels icky on the inside, then they’ll probably want to eat something that comforts them.”

Some families use food and cooking as a means of bonding and coping with the stress of

the pandemic by cooking and planning family meals together as an effective way to foster healthy eating habits and develop a positive relationship with food, according to Walsh.

“Some are being able to save money with some more wholesome healthy food that they made or maybe grown themselves,” Walsh said. “So there are some positives that families have been able to either maintain or crease new rhythms around food.”

Smart bikes ride into homes Virtual cycling classes become popular relationships with food

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PELATON PETTALING Sophomore Ella Runneboom rides her Peloton in the guest room in her home. She participated in a 20 minute workout led by instructor Ally Love, the ride featured 90’s music.

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ith reduced access to gyms and fitness centers due to COVID-19 shelter in place, a new generation of smart bikes are popping up in bedrooms, garages and basements, transforming the way many people are accessing and engaging with fitness.

While there are many different brands of smart bikes on the market with a wide range of price options and features, the Peloton bike has become popular for its signature live and ondemand exercise classes led by fitness professionals. The wide range of classes include cycling, core and arm workouts, strength training and yoga classes, allowing many people to find a class that fits their exercising needs.

“I have tried many differ-

ent kinds of rides since joining Peloton,” sophomore Ella Runneboom said. “My favorite types of rides are either artist-focused rides, pop music themed rides, Tabata which is a type of high intensity interval training ride, or arms and intervals rides,” The Peloton bike starts at $1,895, or $49 per month, and the all-access content membership runs at $39 per month. Cyclists can choose classes based on their duration, instructor, format, content or music genre.

“I find that music motivates me the most when I am doing a bike ride, so I normally choose rides based on the kind of music that will be playing,” freshman Zara Kirk said. “I mostly choose pop music or upbeat music because it energizes me.”

In addition to cycling classes,

most smart bikes offer other forms of workouts such as core, upper body, lower body, barre and yoga. These classes allow for a wider range and more balanced set of exercises for the body as well as more options for users.

“I do not do the off-bike workouts such as boot camp or core because I don’t have enough space around where my bike is located, but I do participate in lightweight classes along with some post-ride stretching,” Runneboom said. “I find these two types of classes to be really beneficial as an add on to my workout and they are often in short amounts of time, so I can finish them quickly and move onto other parts of my day.”

Convenience is important when it comes to working out,

and cycling allows those with busy schedules to get a workout done at any time of the day without having to leave the house, according to senior Lisel Anderson.

“My favorite part about the bike is that I am able to do a workout right from my house,” Anderson said. “It makes me want to work out more given it requires minimal effort, whereas going to a class would require me driving over.”

Stationary bikes are a great

My absolute favorite part about the bike is the live classes and the instructors inside them.

— Ella Runneboom

warmup activity and are a safe way to exercise, according to athletic trainer Justine Li. Indoor cycling provides flexibility, no matter what the weather or air quality is outside.

“In general, it’s not a compressive type of exercise like running that oftentimes hurts,” Li said. “If you have an overuse injury, it's a really great non-body weight workout that you can use as cardio and as a really good warmup.”

The experience of an in-person class versus a virtual class can feel a lot different for many users, who in a live studio class would most likely be accompanied by an instructor, surroundsound music and energized participants.

Despite not being in-person, users find that they are still able to stay motivated and inspired by the instructors on the screen in a virtual setting, according to Runneboom. The instructors speak directly to the cyclists in an online class, and the concept of the leaderboard is appealing to her.

“My absolute favorite part about the bike is the live classes and the instructors on them,” Runneboom said. “I find live classes to be so fun because you can actively participate in a leaderboard and really see yourself climb that leaderboard throughout your ride. The instructors are super motivating and curate the most exciting playlists that are so fun to listen to while riding.

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Female soccer players earn less than their male counterparts Mackenna Moslander Web Editor

While the pay gap between the United States Women’s National Soccer Team and the United States Men’s National Soccer Team has earned countless headlines in the past decade, one issue often overlooked is the pay disparity on the level of domestic play.

On a National Women's Soccer League team, the minimum salary was $16,538, with the maximum salary listed at $46,200 in the 2019 season. In Major League Soccer, the male equivalent, the minimum salary was $70,250.

“I think the difference in pay can hurt the mindset of girls deeply because their peers of the opposite sex have a greater opportunity than they do which could make them feel as though they are not as important,” senior Sofia Jorgenson said. “This tells girls from an early age that males are dominant and are valued more.”

For many, positions on professional sports teams can be

a childhood dream. For some girls, the pay gap mixed with the lack of guaranteed success ends their professional hopes early according to Director of Operations at SF Elite Academy Abby Kalscheur.

“I've seen girls consistently be more pragmatic in the approach to their sports future than young boys. As a consequence, rather than pushing through a performance plateau, girls quit the sport in droves at key school grades, usually when entering 6th grade and 9th grade,” Kalscheur said. “ Through my 15 years of coaching, a rough 30%50% estimate of the number of girls that dropped soccer did so because ‘they couldn't see a future’ for themselves.”

A recurring theme of sports in the United States is the specification of “Women” in league names. The National Basketball Association is the male league while the women’s league adds on the female specification.

Culturally, the MLS is much more prevalent than the NWSL according to Executive Director

of San Francisco Vikings Club Jovan Yamagishi.

“Visibility — we hear so much about MLS teams, yet we hear very little about NWSL teams,” Yamagishi said. “Oftentimes you will get asked by someone that doesn't know the game very well, ‘What is NWSL?’ or ‘What does that stand for?’”

The MLS averaged 21,000 fans attending each game, while the NWSL earned 6,000 fans at each game in the 2018 season.The MLS also has 21 major sponsors compared to the four of the NWSL. “I think the salary disparity is a reflection of the lower viewership, and lower funding/ investors pulling for the women's game,” Kalscheur said. “For the most part, money speaks, and the NWSL has not found a viable way to differentiate themselves as a sport enough to earn higher salaries yet.”

The NWSL was established in 2012 after two past attempts at professional soccer leagues for women folded. Women's Professional Soccer and the Women's

Michael Hong | WITH PERMISSION

STRIKE Former Convent student Cassia McTamaney steps to the ball in a playoff game last season against Drew School. After being on the Convent varsity soccer team for two years, McTamaney transferred to the IMG Academy, an elite sports education institution.

United Soccer Association tried to take off in the early 2000s, but were unable to continue.

“I think the fact that there is nothing stating that men and women need to be paid equally in the same sport says a lot about

OPINION

Solo athletics carry on

Independent sports continue practice despite COVID-19

Paige Retajczyk Senior Reporter

Although many sports have been put on hold due to COVID-19, independent sports such as golf, tennis, horseback riding and kung fu are still practicing, but with new safety precautions.

“We are still competing at local shows and riding three to four times a week,” senior Hallie Williams said. “There are certain regulations, for instance there are only two people allowed per lesson, and we cannot stay at the barn for more than two hours.”

Junior Sara Ramelot also rides but at a different stable and she participates in other independent sports such as golf on courses that have altered their set-up.

“Everyone has to drive their own golf cart,” Ramelot said.

“The holes also have a little sponge-like thing around them, so that the ball can’t go all the

way down so you don't actually have to touch the flagpole to kick the ball out of the hole.”

While some independent sports are practicing and competing, not all have come back.

Senior Erandi Arciga-Duenas is currently unable to practice karate even with COVID-19 precautions.

“I’ve been doing karate since I was six,” Arciga-Duenas said.

“I’m really upset that my dojo was forced to close because we were in the middle of planning for an annual belt promotion ceremony which was forced to be canceled.”

Arciga-Duenas is also an instructor at her local dojo where she teaches students ages 5 years to 18 and older in fighting and weapons, and self defense using the Kama, nunchuck and tonfa.

“We do plan to open back up when schools are as well,” Arciga-Duenas said. “We will set

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SWING Junior Sara Ramelot participates in her independent sport during quarantine. Ramelot has continually played golf at the Presidio Golf Course and the Menlo Country Club.

new guidelines regarding small class sizes, social distancing, temperature checks and washing hands.”

Tennis, even though it is

We are still competing at local shows and riding.

— Hallie Williams

played as a team sport on campus, is practicing. With new public health restrictions including players having their own tennis balls and reserving courts, the new regulations make tennis harder to practice, according to senior Linda Karti.

“I’ve been playing since the beginning of quarantine with friends and family,” Karti said.

“Although I’m still able to practice it, the rules are a bit confusing and I’m not used to having separate balls and worrying who will pick it up.”

As of now, California Interscholastic Federation and North Coast Section has mandated for sports to begin in December when all sports will be broken up between two seasons. Independent sports such as girls golf and tennis will begin in the first season.

“It is definitely easier to do golf and horseback riding,” Ramelot said. “I’m very grateful that I’m able to do two independent sports.”

women’s rights,” Jorgenson said.

“There is this recurring theme within society that pushes women down and basically tells them that they don’t deserve as much and they are not equal.”

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Social activism should be given a place in sports

rms linked and kneeling, the Women’s National Basketball Association Washington Mystic players turned heads in their statement about police brutality and systemic racism in a tribute to Jacob Blake, a Black man shot by a police officer and left paralyzed from the waist down.

Mystic players wore white shirts with Blake’s name on the front, and seven bullet holes depicted on the back which represented the number of times Blake was shot. The WNBA cancelled all games that night, and members of the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks kneeled along with them.

The Mystics are one of many teams participating in increasing social activism in sports. While those opposed claim athletes should remain unpolitical, saying “stick to sports,” it’s hard to separate politics from sports, especially in debates about police violence, in which players feel personally affected.

These women are more than just basketball players, and with 67% of the WNBA being black women, many have personal experience facing racial issues. Telling them they should not speak out when facing injustice because sports should not get political undermines their struggles for the sake of others.

Mystics player Ariel Atkins voiced this concern, saying it feels like the athletic community is asking its players “to choose our community or to choose to play a game.”

Separating sports from political issues is impossible when race disparities and human rights issues are ingrained so deeply into our society.

Athletes have been activists throughout history. Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, spoke against the Vietnam war and racial discrimination, Boston Celtics center Bill Russel spoke out against racial injustice and helped create a template for future sports activists, and track and field athletes Tommie Smith along with John Carlos rose black-gloved fists while standing on the medalists’ platform as “The Star Spangled Banner” played in the 1968 Olympics. These athletes, like the Mystics team, used their unique platforms to protest the injustices they felt in the world.

Similar to the backlash many athletes fighting for social justice face today, these historical sports activists faced heavy scrutiny for their actions. Muhammad Ali was critizied by the media and popular figures of the time, banned from boxing, and stripped of his championship titles. Bill Russel was met with countinuous hatred. Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ were booed by Americans in the crowd and thrown off the team. Years later, though, they are remembered for their strength and for the lasting impact of their defiance.

Professional athletes can influence large groups of people in their words and actions. Speaking out for equality and against ethical issues is not only the job of politicians or activists but everyone who wishes to see justice in society.

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Make responsible choices when returning to school

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nce school returns to in-person learning, seeing classmates on campus may feel like a reversion to old habits and social norms, however, an action as simple as giving a friend a hug could force the school to resume solely online learning.

Although the number of coronavirus cases in the United States is approaching 9 million, San Francisco moved into the Yellow Tier, which is the least restrictive of the four, on Oct. 20, offering a glimmer of hope that high schools could return to in-person learning in the foreseeable future. San Francisco is the first urban city in California to achieve Yellow Tier status as well as the first county in the Bay Area, which will allow nonessential offices to open with limited capacity.

With the return to in-person learning on the forefront of many minds, the school will have certain safety precautions in place, having worked with Capsid Consulting, an infectious disease consultant. Students have a responsibility to follow these guidelines to maintain safety on a campus that houses over a thousand students, faculty and staff.

For some, being at home is beneficial to their learning style, but for most teens, staying in their house and learning over Zoom can be difficult and be-

ing on campus is essential to their educational capabilities and mental health.

Community members have a duty to the school and each other to make decisions responsibly and to keep the good of the greater community in mind. Even if one person is not high risk, that does not mean she might not inadvertently affect someone who is or who has a family member who is at risk.

The new schedule will limit the number of people students are with everyday, which can prevent exposure as well as simplify contact tracing. There are the obvious violations that would counteract this, such as attending large social gatherings, but seemingly harmless situations such getting lunch on Fillmore and sitting indoors maskless with a friend in the same booth could have similar repercussions.

The cohorts created by the new class schedule will assure that within classes students will come into contact with the same people everyday for weeks.

While in-person learning may seem

like a permanent return to normalcy, staying on campus is not a guarantee.

After returning to campus a few weeks ago, Marin Catholic High School suspended in-person learning for two weeks after receiving reports of a party and disregard for social distancing.

At an all-girls school, sights like girls lounging on each other and sharing meals are frequent, but something as simple as sharing a water bottle could shut down in-person learning for everyone.

WHAT ARE YOUR CONCERNS, IF ANY, ABOUT RETURNING BACK TO SCHOOL?

“I’m expecting many differences to get accustomed to, considering my unfamiliarity with Convent High School.”­ ­— Anisha Hu, freshman

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“The size of my current classes feel a little large so I'm concerned about being in a room with a lot of people.”

-Natalie Posner, sophmore

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“French class could be difficult because learning with a mask and a face shield might make it hard to learn pronunciation.”­­ — Isabella Rovetti, sophmore

“My main concern would be an outbreak at our school if people aren’t being cautious and safe.” ­­—Madison Kwan, junior

“I am concerned about being able to understand teachers and classmates when we are six feet apart and wearing masks.” ­— Harriet Richie, senior

New year, not new you

couple of nights ago, I stumbled across a college counseling TikTok advice channel.

On the off chance that a video conveys interesting and relatable information, I pause my scrolling and watch.

The first video on the feed was a high school senior advertising her new nonprofit organization geared towards helping the homeless population in her city.

I glanced anxiously at my activities section of the Common Application and wondered if I was supposed to be starting something new right now.

Starting new initiatives at the beginning of senior year is not just exclusive to community service.

Every year seniors rush to begin new clubs, join a sport or become a part of student government – all without showing prior interest in those activities.

The practice of resume-padding is magnified during the season of college applications.

College Confidential – a private college counseling company – reiterates that admissions officers consider continuity and commitment to a variety of extracurriculars throughout all four years of high school when analyzing the quality of an application.

The three years of high school before senior year should be the time to explore passions and to discover or create an outlet for those passions. That way, it is obvious that that activity was not a spur-

of-the-moment attempt at an extracurricular hook.

Yale University’s blog, “Advice on Putting Together Your Application,” contends that in order to successfully convey a competitive application, the activities section must show that the applicant has spent time pursuing meaningful opportunities and that she demonstrates a deep commitment to and genuine appreciation for her activities.

The blog ends by saying that pursuits that genuinely matter to a student – rather than a resume padded with a long list of activities – will strengthen their application.

By building up an activity base for myself these past three years and recognizing early on my role in those extracurriculars, my senior fall is not as overwhelmed as it could be. I am not scrambling to begin a new activity; I am genuinely enjoying writing the descriptions for these activities on my Common Application because of the longevity and passion for what I do.

I hope that my love for my extracurriculars will shine through to admissions officers – at least I hope it will. And while application season is anything but relaxing, I know that I am putting my best foot forward to colleges because I did not scramble to reinvent my image to colleges through a new activity.

1. Pope Francis is on record for supporting samesex civil unions.

2. The California State Legislature funded an additional $200 million toward housing the homeless.

3. Over 52 million citizens have already voted by mail in the 2020 Presidential Election..

4. Mayor London Breed announced a 0.83 coronavirus test rate in San Francisco on Monday.

1. Not all Catholics support his views.

2. Homelessness is still a crises in California.

3. Many states like Texas and Indiana require medical excuses, regardless of the pandemic.

4. Many Midwest states are seeing a higher spike in cases, and they have no mandate to wear masks or social distance.

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Mandatory volunteerism is a paradox

ARE SERVICE HOURS REQUIREMENTS BENEFICIAL FOR VOLUNTEERING?

Service hour requirements counter volunteerism core principles

Tabitha Parent

Managing Editor

High schools often mandate that their students accrue a specific number of service hours in order to be eligible for certain student government positions, sports teams and even graduation. For many, this transforms the opportunity to serve one’s community into just another required checkbox on the road to graduation, a shining college application or dream job.

Serving others needs to be an active decision, not a fulfillment of required time. Simply showing up and mindlessly bagging sandwiches in hopes of a signature of approval in the end is counterintuitive to what volunteerism is at its core.

While service hour requirements are a honest and assured way to engage students with their surrounding communities, when individuals are told that they must do something, unpleasant and opposing feelings are more likely to arise. Students will often begin to neglect their duties, either fully, by not participating at all, or by delivering a lesser quality of service.

At its core, volunteerism is a rewarding practice. The services that volunteers provide are often essential which contributes to a greater sense of purpose in oneself, according to Mayo Clinic.

Fulfilling requirements is an unnecessary incentive for students to volunteer when everyone knows about the “warm glow” that service to others brings.

Volunteering also has links to greater satisfaction with one’s life and improved health, according to a study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies.

Service hour requirements definitely prompt students to become more involved in their community. Service can inspire new hobbies and fuel students' passions as they discover themselves.

­—Samantha Buscemi, freshman

Students should primarily want to participate in service despite if it’s required or not because you should enjoy doing service and not just do it to get hours and meet the obligations.

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When daunting hour requirements that often hover in the three-figure range loom, students will find themselves scrambling to accumulate any experience that they can. This decentralizes focus and detracts from the ultimate goal of volunteering: giving back.

Volunteering should be a way for teens to further explore and cultivate their interests while simultaneously giving back to their surrounding community.

Students should involve themselves deeply in service experiences that they are passionate about and are willing to bring their all to.

Sacred Heart Schools Goal 3 encourages “a social awareness which impels to action.” As a religious school, particularly one that is a part of the Network of

Sacred Heart Schools, service to others and social action has been and will continue to be a defining facet of the community, however, service hour requirements are not necessarily the way to introduce this aspect of the Sacred Heart to students.

Youth are already volunteering without the push from school mandated requirements.

Only 5% of student volunteers credit their aid to a school requirement, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Instead of service hour requirements, schools should motivate students to commit themselves to a prolonged experience, one that they are truly eager to engage with. Alternatively, students should feel empowered to devote themselves regularly

to experiences that fall within a certain vein of engagement.

For those interested in the arts, perhaps working at and building a museum will allow them to feel most fulfilled and put the most into their volunteering. For those who excel in school, tutoring may be the path to this consistent participation.

For cooks — offering time at the foodbank.

This is not to say that students should only participate in service requirements that they are zealously passionate about. It is equally as important to expand one’s horizons and to explore a variety of opportunities, but not if it comes as a result of haphazardly accumulating arbitrary experiences in a frantic attempt to chuck numerical hours in a bucket.

­­— Kiki Dauphin, sophomore

I think that service hour requirements motivate me to help my community and encourage me to be a part of something.

­­— Chase Walheim, junior

While it shouldn’t be the focus or the only purpose to volunteer, having a service hour requirement is helpful to people who want to do service, but may not make the time for it otherwise.

­­— Isabel Hoppman, senior

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Nothing good comes out of doom scrolling

s I find myself in chaos among writing college applications, working on International Baccalaureate internal assessments and finding time to carve out for my personal life to spend time with family and friends, I often feel frustrated that there are not enough hours in a day.

Those thoughts began to change when I checked my phone to see that my daily average screen time was well over six hours. I was shocked to find that one-fourth of my day involved being on my phone – the vast majority of that time was spent on social media.

While the majority of our lives consists of Zoom meetings, electronically-submitted homework assignments, Netflix binges and social media scrolling instead of in-person socialization, I knew these habits had to change for the sake of my own sanity. So I did what many teens deem “unthinkable” and deleted TikTok. In a pre-pandemic world, the average teen spent an average of seven hours and 22 minutes in front of a screen each day, according to a 2019 Pew Research study, including time spent watching TV, working on a computer and scrolling through social media.

Screen time has increased over 185% for many users since March, according to data collected by the Washington Post.

Upon deleting TikTok, I felt uber-productive because in my mind “social media was the problem” — not me. Sadly, that was not

necessarily the case as I quickly found myself clinging to Instagram for hours of aimless and moderately depressing scrolling rather than being present and focusing on accomplishing tasks in front of me.

I am not alone in addressing this concern, as more than 50% of teens between the ages of 15 and 18 are worried that they spend too much time online, according to Pew Research. With that in mind, it is still important to cut myself some slack on occasion and consider these dire circumstances we are dealing with.

The solution to “doom scrolling,” the mindless scrolling through social media feeds, and combating the increase in eye-strain, anxiety, and lower energy levels as a result of excess screen time ultimately comes down to time management and goal setting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rather than spending time watching the top trending videos on TikTok’s “For You Page” or deep diving through the Instagram profiles of Hollywood’s elite, I’m slowly beginning to foster healthier habits by trying new workout routines and reserve time late in the evening to spend on social media after homework is finished.

Although spending the majority of my time at home for the last eight months has given me lots more free time, paying extra close attention to how I utilize that time has been crucial for my productivity as I navigate my senior year.

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Halloween in quarantine

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alloween activities are shifting due to the coronavirus pandemic changing how teenagers and families are celebrating the holiday.

The City and County of San Francisco is discouraging trickor-treating and large indoor parties to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Any gatherings should be outdoors with room for people to stay six feet apart and be limited to three households.

“We are social creatures and we love our friends, we love our family,” LIFE Coordinator Bryan Lorentz said. “During this time we have been asked by not just the government but by people we care about, our family, school administrators, other community members that we look to, to follow clear guidelines about how we should take care of each other in this time.”

During adolescence, the social world and the peer interactions become even more important, according to The Lancet Child &

Adolescent Health. Not being at school in person and having decreased socialization can affect teenagers.

“I think whether or not teens prefer to be alone or with friends, the pandemic definitely has had a negative affect on mental health,” sophomore Maya Lewis said. “Teens are supposed to be social and spend time with their friends, and if you don’t, I know it can feel pretty depressing.”

Feeling insufficiently connected to others is associated with profound and lasting negative consequences on physical and mental health, according to The Lancet. Students can reach out to the school’s wellness counselors Roberto Parris and Caitlin Walsh, as a resource for assistance.

“By staying home and being safe now, upcoming holidays could be much less restricted,” junior Mia Sassi said. “I think it is about how sometimes we have to do things for others even if we don’t want to.”

Although many will remain at home this Halloween, connecting through social media is a

way to stay involved with friends and the school community while respecting the safety of others.

“It is hard and it takes discipline to care for someone by keeping your distance but it is also a practice of self compassion,” Lorentz said. “We don’t want to harm others, we don't want to harm ourselves and we care for our friends, we care for our community and so we want to be on the same team in that regard.”

Expressing care from a distance on Halloween could be by baking treats for family members or sending a message to a friend celebrating the holiday.

Missing out on social events on Halloween might be challenging for some teenagers, according to Lewis.

“I think high schoolers should keep in mind their wider impact on society and understand how their actions could affect lives,” Sassi said. “By staying home on Halloween, you can potentially save lives.”

In addition to protecting the safety of others, when high school campuses reopen for

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Fall-themed activities for teens during the pandemic Pumpkin patches are open to the public. By wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart, a pumpkin patch can give the quintessential fall feeling.

Baking fall-themed treats are a way to get in the Halloween spirit.

Sugar cookie ghosts and pumpkin bread can be easy to make at home.

Virtual celebrations with friends and family can be opportunities to show off costumes and Halloween decorations.

Horror movie nights with family indoors, or safely with friends outdoors wearing masks and staying socially distant, can be a way to get spooked this season.

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classes is partially determined by how carefully health measures are practiced by all of the community, high schoolers included.

“Even though Halloween is coming up and that is typically a really social holiday where

people go door to door in large groups, it is even more important that we don’t partake in such activities even though this is the one time a year where wearing a mask is actually part of the game,” Lorentz said.

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ith trend-setting fashion, a tight-knit community and a unique demographic, skateboarding has become a staple on San Francisco’s streets.

The sport has recently become a trend among social media influencers, including The Ride Channel on Youtube and Luan Olivera on Instagram. It can relieve stress, according to sophomore Sinead Trevino.

“I like how freeing skateboarding is and how it allows me to get active and outside,” Trevino said.

“It lets me catch a break from the stress of schoolwork and assignments.”

Sophomore Azadeh Reiskin escapes from spending time on her computer due to virtual learning by skateboarding in her neighborhood.

“I think we’ve all spent a lot of time online lately,” Reiskin said.

“I took up skateboarding recently, and I think it’s just fun and relaxing to have something that

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lets me get some fresh air after sitting at my desk all day.”

Skaters use locations all around San Francisco, including parks specifically designated for skating and wide open areas with few people, for practicing and learning tricks.

“I skate a lot in Golden Gate Park,” junior Shana Ong said.

“I think that it’s such a popular thing now that I’ve seen people skating anywhere where there’s space.”

Skaters also take advantage of the diverse landscape of Nob and Russian Hills, Golden Gate Park and the Presidio. Skateboarders should frequent areas that they find appealing, according to Matt Derrick, an employee at Deluxe Skateshop in the Lower Haight. DLX is one of Yelp’s highest-rated skate shops in the City.

“Traditionally we think about going to skate at a lot of very famous spots like the Embarcadero area or Justin Herman Plaza down by the Ferry Building,” Derrick said. “It’s more about

eadbands are a go-to and easy accessory to add some flare to a specific outfit or be a staple piece of fashion in any wardrobe.

With many different patterns, sizes and shapes, headbands can be worn to match any outfit or style, as they can be thick and fuzzy or made of soft and silky ribbon. Headbands can add another level of whimsy or

just exploring and seeing where the City takes you.”

Although skateparks are plentiful in San Francisco, it is just as easy to walk out the door and skate down the block, according to junior Bridget Mills.

“Some of the big skate parks in San Francisco are SOMA West Skatepark and Balboa Skate Park, but I’d rather just skate around my neighborhood,” Mills said. “It’s less crowded, much more relaxed and allows me to do whatever I want.”

Skating fashion includes down jackets, flannels and cargo pants as well as customized boards, which can both be a large part of the way that skaters express themselves.

“Popular styles and trendy brands are Dickies, beanies, mom jeans and Vans,” Trevino said. “Those are the essentials in terms of fashion, but a lot of skaters also personalize their boards with stickers, paint or colored wheels.”

Despite its popularity, skateboarding remains a largely male-

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SKATING AROUND Sophomore Azadeh Reiskin often skates in Forest Hill after school to get some fresh air and exercise. Some skaters gravitate towards skate parks, but for many of them, skating in residential areas also proves to be more appealing and lowkey.

dominated sport, especially among younger skaters.

“I don't know a lot of girls who skate,” Mills said. “It's definitely more popular among guys in San Francisco, but I hope that I can find girls that I can skate with because it’s something that I want to share with other people.”

A well-fit helmet and wrist, knee and elbow guards are essential for a safe skateboarding

experience, according to Teens Health.

“Taking precautions while skating is really important, especially in a city like San Francisco where drivers and pedestrians can be unpredictable,” Trevino said. “All in all, the skateboarding culture is definitely a bit exclusive at times, but I think that it still supports everyone, especially when it comes to beginners.”

Headbands, the easy accesory sophistication for nearly any outfit.

Wearing a headband can be a great way to stand out, draw attention to a hairstyle, or simply keep hair from blowing around on a windy day. Accessorizing with headbands is an effortless way to upgrade and add to any wardrobe, no matter the style preference.

— Melanie Koch

Spice up an outfit by pairing it with a pop of color or design

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