2 Fleet Week
5 Tech abounds
Military tradition set to return after a year.
Students recieve school-issued iPads.
9 Sails up
Sailing team resumes practice, regattas.
10 Legislation
Texas abortion law restricts women's rights.
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It’s getting hot in here Historic California drought poses threat to community Olivia Rounsaville, Nicole Klien
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man, Press Secretary for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, said. “We also have local reservoirs in San Mateo County and Alameda County that we get about 15% of our water supply from.” To deal with low levels of water, many towns and cities have begun imposing a mandatory ration where households are only allotted a certain num-
rom floods in New York to hurricanes in Louisiana and Mississippi, the effects of Climate Change are becoming increasingly more drastic. In California, higher temperatures and wildfires coincide with a historic drought. “Sadly, we do not control the weather so we can not easily prevent drought,” L o v e j o y We can not easily said. “We prevent drought, can be m i n d f u l but we can be of our wa- mindful of our water ter usage and do usage and reduce our indi- emissions. vidual part — Allison Lovejoy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to lower the warming of the atber of gallons. While mosphere.” residents are not alThis is the third drilowed to wash driveest year in the last 100 ways or sidewalks and years of California hisrestaurants are not altory. With low precipilowed to serve water tation levels throughunless asked by the out the state, reservoirs customer, San Franare dwindling which cisco has not impleposes a direct threat to mented a mandatory the Bay Area’s water seration yet. curity. “Since we have limit“The bulk of our waed water I take shorter ter which is about 85% showers and use old comes from the Hetch water for plants instead Hetchy reservoir in of just pouring it out,” Yosemite,” Will Reisfreshman Kaiya Koe-
nigsberg said. “During this time of not fully rationing, I am just trying to stay conscious of my water intake and spreading the word to my friends and parents.” Whether or not the city implements a mandatory ration will depend on the amount of precipitation this winter, according to Reisman. “If there is going to
due to the fact that most residents do not have lawns; however, residents can decrease their consumption by being cautious of how much water they use. “My family and I have been especially more conscious of our water use, which has made us appreciate it more,” Koenigsberg said. “While it might be hard to take shorter showers, it would definitely help people reduce their water usage. We may consider T h e drought mandatory has effects restrictions, but it beyond depends on how the home as well. much rain we get Dried out this winter. vegetation is more — Will Reisman flammable and when combined with the dry, hot be any mandatory raweather, the probabiltioning, it would be ity of large-scale fires with irrigation first,” increases. As fires rage Reisman said. “Then, if through forests, more things get really drascarbon dioxide is retic, we may consider leased into the atmomandatory restrictions sphere which further for residential, but a lot exacerbates climate of it depends on how change, thus altering much rain we get this weather patterns and winter.” worse drought conOn average, San ditions, according to Franciscans use about Lovejoy. 43 gallons of water “The fires are a result per person every day of dry conditions bewhich is half the state cause there was not average. This is mostly see Historic, p. 2
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DRYING OUT The land around the Nicasio Reservior cracks as the water recinds to unusally low levels. Many reservoirs throughout California are dwindling due to historically low parcipitation levels in recent years.
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Fires and low precipitation in California persists due to drought from IT'S GETTING p 2 the needed amount of snowpack the past couple winters so the forests are drying out,” Lovejoy said. “If trees become too dry they become more flammable. In response to the growing concerns, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission set a objective to reduce water usage in California by 15%. Since July
when this project was first enacted, San Francisco water usage has gone down by eight percent, according to Reisman. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is also working on campaigns to educate people on ways to save water. For students, there are a number of simple household changes that can reduce water usage. “To be mindful of water usage, students can avoid letting
the water run while you brush your teeth, washing clothes in larger loads, which also saves electricity and laundry soap,” Environmental Systems and Societies teacher Allison Lovejoy said. “They can encourage their families to make sure the dishwasher is full when running it, limit watering of gardens to the evening when it is cooler and evaporation is lower.”
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Flying into fleet week
San Francisco tradition continues after a year of quiet skies Amelia Froyd-Kamrath
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an Francisco Fleet Week kicks off on Oct. 3, with a parade of Navy ships, boat tours, and eight different air show performances including the Blue Angels. Fleet week has been a Bay Area tradition since it’s implementation in 1981 by then-mayor, Dianne Fienstein. The tradition will return in-person again this year after last year's virtual celebration. “I’ve maybe only gone to the full air show once, however I watch the Blue Angels every year,” junior Emma Chongo said. “They’re so loud you can barely hear yourself think but it’s such a cool experience.”
I definitely want to check out all the new performances.
— Emma Chongo
The Air Show Network, the company who produces Fleet Weeks around the country, has a production team that is roughly
50 percent women. Which is relatively uncommon in such a male dominated industry like aviation
They're so loud you can barely hear yourself think but it's such a cool experience.
— Emma Chongo
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according to Mary Breen, director of PR and marketing for The Air Show Network. “Within the last 10 years you've had a really significant presence of women on our management team,” Breen said. “It’s been wonderful for me to have these women as mentors and now I get to help inspire young girls to come out and see the air show, and see that there's a career for them, whether it's in commercial aviation, working in marketing for air show, being an air boss, or being a future Blue Angel.” Fleet week lasts from Oct. 3-11, with the Blue Angels nor-
BLUE SKIES The Blue Angels take flights and perform a choreographed routine in their 2014 fleet week performance. Fleet week has been taking place in the Bay Area since the 80’s and is one of over 11 around the country.
mally flying at 3 PM each day and performing for 40 minutes. The show in San Francisco takes place over the Bay and can be seen, and often heard, from all over the city. “I normally go to my friend’s house by Marina Boulevard to watch the Blue Angels,” senior Chelsea Li said. “It’s a yearly tradition, we’ll go up to her roof and watch from up there, it’s such an amazing view because you can see everything.” Since the postponement of last year, Fleet Week has changed-
certain aspects of the show, such as the new jets for the Blue Angels. This is the first time in 30 years that the Blue Angels have a new type of jet. “New to the air show this year the Blue Angels have transitioned their jets from their legacy jets to now flying the F-18 Super Hornets,” Breen said. “It's 25% larger than the predecessor jet and I see the Blue Angels fly about 30 times a year, and these new jets just do not disappoint, they're absolutely incredible.” The waterfront event is the
only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, United 777, to perform a choreographed act. The Fleet week events have recently expanded within the last couple years and now also include the new Fleet Fest which takes place on piers 30 and 32. “I really didn’t know that there were so many activities and different components to Fleet Week until now,” Chongo said. “I definitely want to check out all the new performances and full event this year.”
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Should schools teach sex education? Birds and bees? Yes, Please.
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hile Convent & Stuart Hall boasts incredible opportunities like the International Baccalaureate program and a trip to Costa Rica, students do not have the opportunity to take any sex education classes. This reality is incompatible with the school’s founding principles of encouraging a student’s “total development.” The school should adopt the state’s guidelines for public schools, and move immediately to implement a comprehensive sex education program, for the safety and full education of all students. Sexual health education mandates have existed in California public schools since the early 2000s, with the most recent California Healthy Youth Act of 2016
requiring schools to educate students on topics including sexuality, birth control and STD prevention at least once during their high school years. These efforts have been overwhelmingly effective, with statewide teen birth rates falling 83% between 1991 and 2019, according to Power to Decide. Broader studies have found that educating 15- to 19-year-olds using a curriculum similar to the California mandated one, reduces rates of teen pregnancy, intimate partner violence and promotes healthy relationships. Comprehensive sex education programs benefit LGBTQ+ students and those living in low-income communities at higher rates, meaning implementing a sex education program will
make the school a safer and more inclusive environment. It will also foster classroom dialogue around important societal issues like abortion access and public health measures. While some argue sex education should be taught by parents, this mindset is dangerous. Individuals who do not have an adequate understanding of safe sexual practices and consent are a danger to themselves and all in the community. Teens and young adults have the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) of any age group, according to the CDC. Teaching students objective information in an academic setting is not also mutually exclusive with conversations around sexual morality in the home, and
in fact, the in-the-homeonly mentality can be worrisome because many parents decide not to discuss sexual health topics with their children at all due to “feelings of embarrassment and discomfort,” according to a Health Education Journal study. This can result in teens looking online for information, where they may encounter misinformation and biased sources. High schools educate students in their most critical years, preparing them for adulthood. By assuring all Convent & Stuart Hall graduates enter that period with a comprehensive knowledge of sexual health, the school will better meet its promise to educate the mind, heart and body of all who step through its doors.
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he absence of sex education in high school goes virtually unnoticed due to the array of information available to students from classes, clubs, online resources and personal relationships that render it unnecessary. Though sex-ed as a course is not offered at Convent & Stuart Hall, classes such as Gender, Power and Ethics, and Biology, inform students about sexuality, gender and reproduction. Simply because sex-ed is not a class of its own does not mean students are not educated on reproductive health and sexuality. The topics taught in the Biology share unbiased scientific descriptions of reproductive systems. Additionally, the Gender, Power and Ethics syllabus presents constructs of gender and educa-
tion on sexuality. These courses allow a baseline of understanding, without infringing on individual beliefs. About four in ten teenagers in the United States attend religious services at least twice a month and 34% attend weekly or more often, according to the Pew Research Center. Although sex education includes a wide range of topics, the topics are not universal, and in some cultural and religious contexts, the lessons of sex education are not relevant. It is not feasible for teachers to accommodate every religion while teaching sex education. Considering the religious and cultural implications sex education may have, it is inappropriate for a teacher to talk to students about sexuality and reproduction.
Education on topics regarding sex education should be a personal choice for families to make. Nearly four out of every five female teenagers has talked to a parent about at least one of the topics covered in sex education, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With access to online resources, trusted friends and family, and information from other classes, sex education in high school could be redundant and a waste of resources. Organizations such as sexetc.org and Planned Parenthood provide comprehensive educational tools for teenagers and adults seeking information. Additionally, Sex-Ed club is open to students willing to join to ask questions and
learn about sex education. Not teaching sex education is not synonymous with discrediting the information taught in sex education courses. Instead, it trusts young adults with their own health and allows them to customize their education in way that aligns with their personal values. It is important that sex education is present in the lives of teenagers, however with accesibility to resources such as the internet, medical professionals and other school classes, students are able to get information elsewhere. Due to the personal nature of sex, the education of it should be catered to individual beliefs and sexualities, something a school environment is not capable of.
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Understanding and managing your digital footprint Ella Noblin & Ada Linde ANALYSIS
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very email, post, photo and click leaves a trail about you — one you may never be able to erase.
You have to assume that anything you do on a digital device is being seen by someone.
Hackers can gather your personal information and then sell it to advertisers in order to target ads based on demographic and interests. The revenue of behavioral tracking online is over 39 billion dollars today, according to Gary Kovacs in a 2012 Ted Talk about tracking our online trackers. “In Ethics class, we watched a documentary called the Social Dilemma which revealed how personalized our social media
that saves on a user’s hard drive by a Web server. Cookies perform state management functions, which assist websites in maintaining information
their social media accounts set to “private,” meaning that they can filter and approve
— Howard Levin
“A digital footprint is what you leave behind on the internet — it’s very likely that it will always be there, no matter what,” sophomore Isabel Knott said. “To minimize it, put fewer things out on the internet, and think before you post.” Even Snapchat photos and chats, that remain in the app temporarily, might stay on the internet, according to Director of Educational Innovation Howard Levin.
People can find your IP address, parental information, school, or your location very easily — so much information is available at the push of a button."
who can follow
— Isabel Knott
“You have to assume that anything you do on a digital device is being seen by someone,” said Levin. “All digital traffic is going through computers and routers that are harvesting that information or it could be stolen electronically.”
and webpages are to us and how much we put out there,” sophomore Brennan Damond said. “It made me realize how much unknown information I’m actually sharing with the internet just by clicking on a link to cute shoes I find or accepting cookies on a random website.” A cookie is a small text file
about the state of their users or what their users are doing. “My privacy online is something I always think about, so I’m careful to keep things like my last name and school out of my social media accounts,” Knott said. “It’s definitely something to make sure you’re aware of because of how easy it is for hackers to get information like your location and your family.” Many students choose to have
A digital footprint is what you leave behind on the internet — it's very likely that it will always be there, no matter what.
— Isabel Knott
them and who cannot. However,
any media posted online is subject to screenshots and shares, which deny complete privacy from all social media users. “Students should know that anything they put on social media, even if it is only supposed to last a few seconds, could come back to haunt them one day,” Levin said. “Unfortunately, there is no such thing as digital privacy anymore so students should be aware of this.” Prospective schools and employers can perform b ackg round checks on prospective candidates, which often include social profiles. “It’s important to monitor your social media accounts, preferably by keeping it private and appropriate so it doesn’t harm your chances of getting into a college or university,” Damond said. “I always think before I post, ‘Would my grandma approve of this?’.” Protecting your data, setting secure passwords, and being selective about what you put
It's important to monitor your social media accounts, preferably by keeping it private and appropriate so it doesn't harm your chances of getting into a college or university. — Brennan Damond
online are all steps that you can take to minimize your digital footprint and protect your privacy. “As the internet becomes more advanced, it becomes more dangerous,” Knott said. “People can find your IP address, parental information, school, or your location very easily — so much information is available at the push of a button.” Source: AllState Indentity Protection Ella Noblin | THE BROADVIEW
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As You Act It The drama department prepares an in-person production
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onvent & Stuart Hall’s drama department adapts to acting with COVID regulations as they prepare for an in-person production. A cast of 13 students and crew of 12 students will perform an hour-long adaptation of William Shakespear’s As You Like It. The rehearsals and production are inperson and masks are required, including during performances, according to Theater Programs Director Margaret Hee. “Overall, it’s pretty normal except that everyone has to wear masks, but it’s really nice to be back in person,” Hee said. “Students are able to exercise tools of physical acting and projection.” Since students are required to wear masks during performances, they will focus on acting with their bodies to compensate for their covered faces, according to sophomore Amelia Batt. “Right now, we’re just focusing on projecting even more so that we can be heard underneath the
masks and from a distance,”Batt said. “There always needs to be a new way to express yourself when something like COVID occurs and it will be a great lesson.” The first week of rehearsals, all
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Every production is so special, but this one is unique. — Margaret Hee
cast members learned to work with Shakespeare’s texts and develop their characters. As the weeks progress, the directors will call only students needed for specific scenes, according to Hee. “I’m a sucker for readthroughs because it’s nice to hear each cast member read
THE SHOW GOES ON Actors block the first scene of As You Like It. All actors and crew are required to wear masks when performing and rehearsing to uphold COVID regulations.
their part for the first time and be able to build your decisions off of their decisions,” Batt said. “It’s really cool to get to work off of people.” She chose As You Like It partially reflecting on American society and the global climate, so the play's plot will hopefully allow students to explore the idea of what an inclusive society could look like, according to Hee. “In the play there’s two different worlds, the world of the court which is restrictive and unwelcoming, and the world of
the forest artists where everyone is accepted,” Hee said. “I think the play will be a good outlet for students, given what’s happening in the world around us.” In addition to acting, students are also participating in the crew and are building sets and props for the production. The crew is currently working on set design and developing ideas about how everything will look, according to freshman Alex Chua. “I’m really excited to see everything start to come together,” Chua said. “However I’m a little nervous about working with
power tools because I’ve never done that before.” The final production will be on October 21, 22 and 23 in Syufy theater. Adults must show proof of vaccination as a safety protocol if they want to attend. “Every production is so special, but this one is unique and that’s one thing I’m really excited about,” Hee said. “Students are able to focus on certain skills they might have otherwise compromised, and theater is big so it’s harder for teenagers who are feeling vulnerable to get deep into their characters.”
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tarting this year, Convent & Stuart Hall students carry school-issued iPads and the Logitech Crayon in addition to any devices they bring in themselves.
Though most students already bring a computer or tablet, the school distributed iPads to keep students’ backpacks as light as possible, wanting to invest less in heavy textbooks and more in the relative lightness and adaptability and flexibility of a tool like the iPad, according to Head of School Rachel Simpson. “I've really like working with the iPad because of how convenient it is,” junior Sofia Karti said. “Before, I was carrying around a bunch of notebooks in my bag and now I only carry around my iPad to take notes.” Unlike a laptop, which is more final product orientated, the iPad allows for processing information and more active learning, according to Simpson. “I think the desire was knowing what happens in colleges nowadays,” Simpson said.
“With apps like Notability for active note taking, the iPad has a lot of applications now that help students organize, read, take notes, that is different from what the laptop does.” Teachers have incorporated the iPads into their lessons for students to take notes, fill out classwork, or even complete homework, according to senior
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FOCUS Junior Sophia Karti works on classwork on the app Notbaility. Students were administered Ipads with predownloaded apps for notetaking.
I really like working with the iPad because of how convient it is.
— Sophia Karti
Beza Geberesilassie. “In my Analysis and Approaches class, my teacher — Ms. MacGarva — let’s us download her slideshow to Notability,” Beza Geberesilassie said. “From there, we mark up the slideshow, take notes, and do practice
problems while she teaches.” Through using the iPad to take notes or using it for classwork, the iPad has not only been more convenient but it has also helped cut paper usage, according to Karti. “I still take tests on paper, but other than that, I pretty much use the iPad for everything else,” Karti said. “I still use my computer as well, but it is easier to have them separate so I can be reading on my laptop and taking notes on my iPad.” Though iPads and computers help save paper, many studies have shown that electronic blue light also has a lot of negative side effects such as eye strain
and an affected sleep schedule, according to Harvard Health.
Its more helpful and convenient to have electronics. — Sophie Jones
“I definitely think it’s more helpful and more convenient to have electronics. However I have noticed that my eyes can get sore from staring at a screen for too
long,” junior Sophie Jones said. “But I do think that during the school day, I feel less strained from my electronic devices.” Unlike quarantine, when students would sit around a computer all day, being in-person allows students more breaks, more time to see friends, and movement from campus to campus, which can help with electronic fatigue, according to Jones. “So far, I have really enjoyed the iPad for all of my work and my classes,” Karti said. “It’s more accessible and more convenient for reading and writing, and I think it has helped improve my note taking.”
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Red meat caught red handed Animal-based diets hurts health, planet Madeline Thiara
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hile grabbing a burger at Shake Shack or substituting pesto sauce for bolognese at Italian Homemade may not seem like it would have a greater impact, the real cost of these decisions may be detrimental to one’s health, as well as the envi-
The goal is to try to get people to change their behavior for health reasons, but also to have an impact on climate change.
- Mike Martin
ronment. With the dramatic increase of meat consumption since the 1980s, the livestock industry not only accounts for about 12 to 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions, but also contributes to high water consumption and scarcity, according to the National Institute of Health. “Red meat is responsible for a disproportionate amount of greenhouse gases,” Mike Martin, founder of Physicians Against Red Meat, said. “Red meat is a huge contributor to climate change through methane production by cows, which is 86% more powerful as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide itself.” Martin established PhARM after studying the environmental impacts of meat consumption, but geared his focus toward the health effects of meat-heavy diets. “People are generally concerned with their own interests, so if someone thinks that red meat is going to be harmful to their health, it might be a bigger motivator than trying to address climate change,” Martin said. “The goal is to try to get people to change their behavior for health reasons, but also to have an impact on climate change.” The World Health Organization has classified red meat as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning that high consumption is directly linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. “The more I research, the more I realize there are a tremendous number of health issues associated with red meat, including the most common forms of cancer,” Martin
said. Environmentally, red meat is a proponent in land and air pollution, as well as water waste, as one pound of red meat can take up to 1,600 gallons of water to produce, according to Martin. An NIH study reflects that a red meat heavy diet may emit up to 7.19 carbon dioxide equivalents per day, a metric used to compare the global warming potential of greenhouse gas emissions, versus a vegetarian diet, which may emit around 3.81 carbon dioxide equivalents. Although the popularity of plant-based diets has increased over the last decade, the percentage of actual vegetarians and vegans in the United States has remained relatively steady over the past 20 years, according to Calla Schmidt, Chair of the Department of Environmental Science at the University of San Francisco. “I initially went vegetarian to minimize my own carbon footprint and was surprised at how easy it was for me,” senior Livi Webb-Purkis said. “I had been a big meat eater my entire life, so I had a few slip ups in the first couple of months but after a while, I completely stopped craving meat and can not see a day where I would want to eat it again.”
I initially went vegetarian to minimize my own carbon footprint and was suprised at how easy it was for me.
- Livi Webb-Purkis
The general message on social media regarding plant-based diets is that there must be an all or nothing approach, meaning that one has to become fully plant-based, or not at all, according to Schmidt. This type of messaging can be a possible deterrent for those who are trying to make small changes in their behavior. “The step to going completely vegetarian or vegan is not as important as cutting one or two meat meals from one’s diet and reducing consumption a little bit,” Schmidt said. “That type of messaging is more effective because it's attain-
Methane is
86%
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able to people.” Taking small steps to becoming plant-based like participating in “Meatless Mondays,” — a common social media trend where one aims to eat plant-based for one day per week — often proves to be more effective in reducing meat consumption than trying to completely cut meat products, according to Schmidt.
The step to going completely vegetarian or vegan is not as important as cutting one or two meat meals from one’s diet and reducing consumption a little bit.
44 percent of livestock emissions are in the form of methane (CH4)
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More than one third of all raw materials and fossil fuels in the U.S. are used for raising animals for food.
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“Since becoming vegetarian, I have turned into a big tofu, chickpea, and lentil eater, foods that contain all the same nutrients and vitamins as meat,” Webb-Purkis, who created the online blog “Terras Irradient,” which explores various environmental issues, said. “With all the studies and research that have been done to support the positive impact a plant based diet has, I urge everyone to try living without meat for a few days, or just to try minimizing your consumption.” Only 5% of the world identifies as vegetarian, however, a much larger percentage identifies as “flexitarian” or “semi-vegetarian,” which puts emphasis on legumes, fruits, and vegetables, but does not limit meat consumption entirely, according to the NIH. Although corporations’ decisions on limiting meat consumption may be a big factor in limiting global meat consumption, individual decisions and sacrifices can be just as significant, as consumers drive corporate decisions, according to Martin. “Corporate and individual decisions are important if we are going to address climate change adequately and in a way that protects the youth of our world from huge catastrophic changes,” Martin said. “We need to all adjust our diets and change our behaviors.”
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alking through the meat and dairy aisles of the grocery store, the increased presence of alternatives to traditional animal products is undeniable. Multiple brands of almond and oat milk often occupy a full refrigerator door next to one filled with all the variances in cows milk and in the freezer section it is now customary to include meat alternatives beyond just veggie patties, such as mock nuggets and burgers. This greater prevalence of meat and dairy alternatives makes it easier for the growing number of people transitioning to a more plant based diet to eat less animal products. Students have cited these alternatives as a helpful tool in shifting to a vegetarian, vegan, or partially plant based diet. “I’ve been vegetarian for three years and I have found it very easy to make sure I am getting enough food and nutrients in,” senior Takouhi Asdorian said. “There are a lot of really good plant based alternatives and especially in San Francisco many restaurants offer delicious and healthy vegetarian options besides salads.”
Internationally, animal agriculture is responsible for more greenhouse gases than every transportation system worldwide combined.
and similar in protein and calories as a beef burger patty, they are both higher in sodium, and currently there is no existing evidence to support whether these nutrient differences in meat replacements provide any notable health benefits, according to Dr. Frank Hu, Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard. For many, plant based meat alternatives allow those concerned about the cancerous effect of red meat or the possibility of antibiotic resistance associated with consuming animal products to enjoy their favorite foods without compromising taste or health. Over 79 million Americans used meat alternatives in 2019, and this figure was projected to increase to 80.22 million in 2023, according to Statistica.
It has been really easy for me to transition to a plant based diet because for every food I want to eat there is a vegan alternative.
- Maddie Drda
There are a lot of really good plant based alternatives and especially in San Francisco many restaurants offer delicious and healthy vegetarian options besides salads.
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Methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide make up the greehouse gases emitted by livestock
500 gallons of water to produce a meat but only 25 gallons to produce of wheat.
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- Takouhi Asdorian
Some of the most popular plant based meat alternatives include Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat, Quorn, JUST, and Tofurky. Their products range from alternatives to chicken, beef, pork, turkey and eggs and they attempt to replicate such products in texture, smell, and taste. Although Beyond Meat and Impossible burger patties contain zero cholesterol, are lower in total and saturated fat than a beef burger patty,
The livestock industry not only accounts for about
12-18% of all greenhouse gas emissions
“It has been really easy for me to transition to a plant based diet because for every food I want to eat there is a vegan alternative,” senior Maddie Drda said. “There is barely a difference between the meat alternatives that I eat compared to what I used to consume and they don't come from animals, nor do they have a carbon footprint associated with them.” Plant based meat and dairy alternatives are not however the only way to satisfy one’s nutritional necessities. Protein sources such as lentils, soy products, beans, hemp seeds, and nuts are just as effective at ensuring that those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet are able to meet average protein requirements. “I really recommend trying to transition to a more plant based lifestyle as there are lots of good foods that don't contain meat,” Asdorian said. “You also don't have to cut out meat completely, small changes are enough to make an impact on your health and the environment.”
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esidential parking permits, San Francisco’s strict street cleaning schedules and parklets are added pieces of the San Francisco parking puzzle. With students and faculty commuting from around the The Bay Area, parking is often essential. “I drive to school everyday and parking can definitely be difficult if you don’t know where to go,” junior Ginny Cross said. “I tend to park in spots based on which campus I end the day on.” While Pine-Octavia offers parking spaces to faculty and staff, the Broadway campus does not have parking available. “If I get to school around seven in the morning, then it's really easy to find parking,” english teacher Mark Botti said. “ If you don’t get here early then you can easily spend 30 minutes or more looking for parking, which can make it very difficult to arrive on time.” Students and faculty who
drive to school have to move their cars every two hours because of a city wide parking rule, unless they have a Residential Parking Permit
I drive to school everyday and parking can definitely be difficult if you don’t know where to go. — Ginny Cross
which neighborhood residents can apply for. Teachers, new or short-term residents and visitors, business owners, medical and child care givers, diplomats, active military and higher education
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SERACHING THE NEIGHBORGOOD Junior Isabella Mercado moves her car during the passing period of her day. Students and faculty without a parking permit, must move their vehicle every two hours.
students are also able to apply for a Residential Parking Permit online according to the Municipal Transit Agency. “I get dropped off at school everyday by my dad,” senior Madison Wong said. “This is the most efficient way for me to get to school, because I don’t have to worry about having to find a parking spot, moving my car or waiting for the MUNI.” The two hour limit is not the
only reason that students and teachers struggle with parking. Additionally, the price of meter violations can be up to $78 and the price of evading street cleaning zones can cost an $85 fine. “When I have a parking permit I do not have to move my car every two hours,” Botti said. “This makes parking in the city very convenient as long as I have my permit with me.” Some students choose to opt
out of street parking in areas near Convent or Stuart hall. Instead, some park down by the Marina District, or in a public parking garage to avoid having to move their cars throughout the day. “I use Muni everyday because some spots are far away” Cross said. “I haven’t needed to move my car in the middle of the day because I normally find a meter I can park at for six hours or more in the Marina.”
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Growing plants indoors benefits the brain and body Elizabeth Klimek
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n a sunny day, light streaming through a window landing on a thriving plant can soften the space of a home. With the different varieties of flowering plants, ivy, and succulents, growing greenery can be accomplished even in one’s own house.
When I have plants in my room it feels fresher and cleaner than when they are not there.
— Claire Abel
“My family and I have plants all over our house to be used for decorations and to beautify the space,” sophomore Claire Abel said. “The plants really help brighten up and add freshness to different areas.” Taking care of plants can have additional benefits, like lower-
ing stress levels, and stabilizing blood pressure and heart rate, according to Min-sun Lee, a scientist from the Department of Horticulture Sciences at Chungnam National University. “Our results suggest that active interaction with indoor plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress compared with mental work,” Lee said. “This is accomplished through suppression of sympathetic nervous system activity and diastolic blood pressure and promotion of comfortable, soothed, and natural feelings.” Plants also reduce indoor air pollutants for cleaner and healthier air quality, according to a NASA study. “The plants in my room make it seem like the air quality in my home is better,” Abel said. “When I have plants in my room it feels fresher and cleaner than when they are not there.” Owning plants can help students learn about the responsibilities of taking care of and keeping plants alive. It can also teach students how to adapt their schedules to what the plant may need, according to senior Olivia Webb-Purkis. “When I first began to look after plants, I was following a very precise schedule, which
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WATER, SUNLIGHT, REPEAT Sophomore Claire Abel waters her plant in her living room. To keep plants alive, water is added to help with photosynthesis and the movement of nutrients in the soil.
led me to be too overbearing with them,” Webb-Purkis said. “ I've had them for longer now, and I've learned how to be more dynamic in my plant ownership and really look at the plant and give it what it needs in the moment, rather than following such a strict schedule.” Forgetting to fulfill the necessary tasks like watering the plants, giving them sunlight, or any other tasks can potentially kill almost any plant. “All the plants I have had have died after a couple of months because I forget to take care of them,” sophomore Catherine Fox said. “It’s very hard to remember to water them and a lot
of the time they stop thriving when I stop attending to them.
Active interaction with indoor plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress — Min-sun Lee
Plants need spring water or
rainwater to stay alive, but if water with salt or sugar is added to the soil the plant can die. Webb-Purkis said. “These plants are relying on you to survive,” Webb-Purkis said. “You can physically see the effects of forgetting to water a plant, so it is crucial to be responsible with your watering schedule.” Houseplants can be used as a way to include nature indoors while helping the environment by producing oxygen into the air. “I take care of plants not only to add oxygen, grow food, and for the appearance value but to help the environment in any way I can,” Abel said.
SPORTS
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A season to remember Giants games attract teenagers amongst record breaking season
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fter a five year playoff drought, the San Francisco Giants are once again going into the postseason. With this success, and the popularity of outdoor activities due to the pandemic, students find themselves amongst the crowds cheering in the stands of Oracle Park. “I love going to games because you just get to sit there, watch
the game and eat classic baseball food,” senior Mia Sassi said. “You get to watch a game that everyone around you loves just as much.” As the post season approaches, the most inexpensive tickets are around $100, but during the normal season prices are more manageable, making Oracle Park a fun destination, according to senior Sarah Startz. “A group of my friends and I — like seven of us — wanted
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A GIANT SEASON Outfield LaMonte Wade Jr. returns to the clubhouse from the dugout. The Giants have already clinched a spot in the 2021 postseason.
to go the night before school started because we had missed each other over summer break,” Startz said.” We all had hotdogs, sat in the bleachers and had a good time.” 7% of Major League Baseball’s audience is younger than 18, according to 2017 data from Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal and Magna Global. The average audience age is also rising as time goes on, according to the same study. “When I was a kid I would come home from school in the spring, and I would sit like three feet in front of the TV and watch the last four innings of every game,” English teacher Mark Botti said. “I also got into it because I played baseball in my backyard with my brothers, then fell in love with a specific team.” The Giants are having a record-breaking year, and have already won over 100 games. Though the average spectator age is above 50, many people from our school have attended games this year according to Startz. “I see people I know all the time at games,” Startz said. “The atmosphere is amazing, and I think the returned success of the Giants this year is definitely a factor in how popular games have become.” From Junior Giants to high school travel teams, there are young people learning baseball throughout the Bay Area. Once baseball was a part of her life, it never stopped, according to Sassi. “I have been playing baseball since I was five,” Sassi said. “The beautiful thing about it is that it’s
completely unpredictable, and the game is so long that the fight is never over.” Oracle Park is located within the city, and fans can access the park through methods such as walking, public transportation, driving, pedicabs, or ferries — as the stadium overlooks the bay. “I think that baseball is the best sport to watch live,” Botti said. “There’s a slower pace and it’s easier to pay attention to what’s going on, I think being outside with nice weather has a lot to do with it.” Being outside is not only pretty, but also safer in these times, according to Sassi. “I think people are realizing that we can start doing things again, especially since this activity is outside,” Sassi said. “It feels really nice to enjoy yourself and be safe at the same time.” There are currently three female Public Address announcers in the entirety of the MLB, and one — Renel Brooks-Moon is the Giant’s PA. The Giants also hired the first ever female coach in the MLB last year — Alyssa Nakken. “I love Renel,” Startz said. “Between her voice, the atmosphere and the scent, everytime I go I am reminded of when I would go when I was little.” Atmosphere is one of the most important aspects of going to a baseball game, according to Sassi. “The atmosphere of a baseball game is completely unmatched,” Sassi said. “When everyone is cheering together, you have the support of 40,000 people at once, which is just an amazing sound and sight.”
Diving back in the bay
Convent & Stuart Hall sailing team resumes practice and competition
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ith fall sports in full swing, the Convent & Stuart Hall varsity sailing team has returned to the bay for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. “When we get to the St. Francis Yacht Club, we do a briefing where we talk about what we're going to do for the day,” senior Cristina Jackson said. “We are on the water for two hours and then we come back in, talk about what we learned and what we can do differently for next practice.” Sailing is not only a time commitment, but also a physical one, according to junior Audrey Roomian. The team recommends its members to regularly work on their upper body strength outside of practice. “Strength training is so important because there have been
a couple times where I have been stranded out in the ocean and needed to get back in my boat,” Roomian said. “Keeping fit for the team and for the season is definitely something that needs to be done.” New and returning sailors are entering the season in anticipation of a variety of things. “I’m looking forward to getting a good experience in sailing,” sophomore Natalie Tonkovich said. “For example, learning how to sail better and getting to know people from other grades.” The St. Francis Yacht Club requires all new members of the team to have prior experience, according to the St. Francis Yacht Club. “This is my first year on the team,” Roomian said. “I started sailing my freshman year, kept doing it on and off and then pretty much did it every week during the spring semester of my
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STARBOARD Sophomore Natalie Tonkovich and senior Sebastian Green launch Boat 8 at the St. Francis Yacht Club on Sept. 8. Sailors returned to practice twice a week this fall season.
sophomore year.” The Saint Francis Yacht Club implemented new safety precautions as regattas pick up again this year. The Saint Francis Yacht Club additionally recommends maintaining a six feet physical distance and wearing face coverings. “We were constantly preparing for what was coming next,” Athletic Director Elena De Santis said. “We had testing on site throughout the school which was great, so as soon as the league and the county said everything was okay, our department was ready to start any sport.” The varsity team competes in the Pacific Coast Interscholastic Sailing Association and had its first regatta on Sept. 19 at
the Richmond Yacht Club. “The way regattas work is that instead of competing against one other high school like a normal game, we compete against other yacht clubs and their high school teams,” Roomian said. “The first regatta went pretty well overall, especially for a first regatta.” Due to the pandemic, the sailors will only have one coed team instead of a junior varsity and varsity team this year, according to Jackson. “The community and the excitement from all the sailors that I’ve been with is just really nice,” Jackson said. “Being really excited about the sport makes it really fun. I love being out in the water.”
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Cultural awareness improves in sports Following a year of racial justice protests across the U.S. and increased attention towards police violence, the NFL broadcast the Black National Anthem before the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off on Sept. 10. At the start of each game, the league plans to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson to express solidarity towards the young Black men that play professionally for the country. They will broadcast the song on television during the 2021 season. The song is primarily used among the African American community, but it plays a role in the nation’s identity. Citizens can appreciate the history embedded in this sentimental chant. Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick attempted to highlight the NFL’s lack of acknowledgement towards Black athletes and in 2016 by kneeling during the National Anthem. His activism sparked passion and consciousness, while also sparking debate on whether his actions were considered appropriate for a sports game. Although debate over Kaepernick’s racial prejudice protest took place at the moment, his movement inspired change for the future for not only football, but other leagues such as the NBA and WNBA. Today, the NFL makes a necessary effort to honor its Black players. To promote justice for victims, such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the league also allows players to wear one of six approved social justice messages on their helmets. Two examples of this include “Stop Hate” and “It Takes All of Us.” These personal messages allow players to express an aspect of their identity on the field. They are given the opportunity to publicly stand against the struggles of their families and everyone in the Black community. Not only does including the anthem in professional sports games spread awareness about racial inequality in general, it also pays respect to the lives lost to police killings this past year. Given that the NFL is 70% Black, it is important to acknowledge the injustices they face when they’re off the field. Whether the NFL can attempt to promote racial activism through Johnson’s song or not, it will continue to be used at Black universities and colleges’ football games. Adding the Black national anthem to game days may be the first step to a more accepting society.
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Large turnout of burnout
High schoolers experience high stress levels
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ountless studies have proven that high school students are immensely more stressed than they developmentally should be. Not only do many have to manage classes and the homework that comes along with them, but also the sports, clubs, volunteer hours and other responsibilities that take time out of the day. Fifty-one percent of teens say that, at least once a month, someone has told them that they seem stressed or burnt out. Many report that during the school year they have an average stress level of 5.8 on a 10-point scale, compared with a level of 4.6 during the summer, according to Psycom. During the 2020-2021 school year, students took only two classes per day, and took those same classes for four weeks straight each semester. This may have initially appeared appealing for many, but soon proved to be draining due to the redundancy and elongated class time of 2.5 hours, leaving many students prone to burnout. This year, students at Convent transitioned back to managing six to eight classes at once. Course overload can also
be a common stressor among teenagers, especially ones who have been previously used to a much smaller range of classes at a time. 42 percent of American teens reported they were not doing enough to manage their stress, and 13 percent said they never set aside time to manage it, according to the American Psychological Association. The schedule transition and the addition of college applications and standardized testing for upperclassmen are clear causes of burnout. Teenagers often maintain schedules that are packed to the brim, thus making it even more important to slot out time for study breaks and relaxation. Taking a break from studying is proven to increase motivation and prevent burnout. It is beneficial to allow yourself a reward so that you can then easily return to a study environment. Study breaks can also increase your sense of control over your schedule and still allow you to enjoy your time, according to a study by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Moreover, regardless of scheduling, extracurriculars and homework, burn-
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out is extremely common among teens, so taking concrete action to prioritize mental and emotional health is vitally important. Taking breaks, pre-planning work hours and spending time doing
something that reduces stress are all ways that teenagers can prevent burnout and excessive stress.
HOW DO YOU KEEP YOURSELF FROM GETTING OVERWHELMED AT SCHOOL?
“I keep a planner and reminder study tools on my laptop to keep myself organized and avoid procrastinating.” — Nathania Chao, freshman
“I meet with my teachers and try to keep an open communication with them so I can be on top of my work.” — Katrina Knott, junior
“I use exercise as an outlet to focus on myself for a little while if I’m feeling overwhelmed with school work.” — Madison Kwan, senior
“I make sure to have a plan so I can keep track of my homework and I know that I’ll finish everything on time.” — Kristin Yueh, sophomore
I try to do my schoolwork the day it’s assigned and not procrastinate. I also talk to teachers if I need help with anything. — Claire Abel, sophomore
Abortion law prompts national uproar "Heartbeat bill" restricts Texas abortions
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merica has always claimed to be “the land of the free” for men, women and minorities but recently, the country hasn’t lived up to this. The Texas government began to enforce the “heartbeat bill” on Sept. 1, prohibiting termination of any pregnancy where there is a detectable fetal heartbeat. However, weeks 4-7 is usually the time women find out they are pregnant, according to the American Pregnancy Association. A heartbeat emerges at around five to six weeks, giving women barely any time to obtain an abortion if desired. When legistatures pass a law with the intention to ban abortions, it often does not even reduce the actual number of pregnancies terminated, but instead causes women to risk their lives as they turn to dangerous abortion alternatives such as coat hangers, toxic herbal medicines and unqualified practitioners, according to the World Health Organization. If the “heartbeat bill” were truly to be about saving “lives,” then why is the design one that puts more at risk? Almost 350,000 U.S. teenagers under the age of 18 become pregnant yearly, and approximately 82 percent of these pregnancies are unintended, according to the ACLU. Forcing teens to carry out an unwanted pregnancy can cause potential health risks for both the fetus and the mother, not to mention the socioeconomic and sociological challenges it presents. Teen moth-
ers are less likely to graduate from high school, more likely to live in poverty and are at higher risk of domestic violence. Preventing a young girl from mak-
If the “heartbeat bill” were truly to be about saving “lives,” then why is the design one that puts more at risk?
ing her own choice at such a young age can force them into the cycle of poverty, which can last generations. Even though this issue may not directly affect our wealthy, liberal community, this issue should inspire the Convent & Stuart Hall community to take action and fight for human rights. Protesting and spreading awareness can help inform others as well as pressure the government to hear the voices of the marginalized. Writing letters, calling legislators, and having uncomfortable conversations can make a real difference in protecting female rights.
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A SECOND GLANCE
Destigmatizing therapy
Mackenna Moslander Editor-in-Chief
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igh school is like a trial period to be adults. We start dealing with the time management and emotional maturity that comes with dealing with real life issues. In school, we manage expectations, difficult courses, extracurriculars, mental health, and developing socially. Managing all of this, on top of whatever we have going on in our personal lives can become overwhelming incredibly easily. Going to a small school, I like to think I know most of the student body, and I can confidently say that most people I know have struggled with their
Today, as we try to value mental health as what it is we need to release those stigmas to allow ourselves to heal as a whole.
mental health in some way or another. A recent statistic from the National Institute of Health shows that about one in three teenagers experiences an anxiety disorder. It is easy to feel like your stress or internal struggles are not significant enough to talk to a professional about, but everyone deserves to
have someone to truly listen to them, and someone who can give them clear and accurate advice that is not from another teenager’s point of view. In the past, therapy has only really been common for people who absolutely need it. However, as public figures become more transparent with their struggles, conversations amongst peers and families about mental health should also become more common. Therapy is not something that just needs to happen when someone is at a breaking point, it is completely healthy for us to have someone to talk to, who is there only to listen to us and help us through everything we are feeling. I find that oftentimes people worry that there is a certain level of taboo around saying that they are “in therapy,” because in the past that would have greater implications. Today, as we try to value mental health as what it is — just as important as physical health — we need to release those stigmas to allow ourselves to heal as a whole. Therapy itself can often be expensive, however, there are other options as well. Here at school we have school counselors, who are a part of the community to support us. Taking a break and reflecting on how we feel is more important than ever, as we try to take on the mounting pressure of being in high school. The reality is, we are living through this time together, and we all handle and cope in our own ways. Talking to someone about this, should be something we are proud of and learn from, not something we are embarrassed about.
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IN THE M-O-MENT
Becoming crystal clear
Olivia Rounsaville Editor-in-Chief
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crolling through Instagram or TikTok, there is a good chance of coming across a video preaching the benefits of various crystals, moonwater, or copper energy rings. At first it intrigued me — the idea that buying a crystal that would revolutionize my life with no extra effort would sound great to anyone. But, is it too good to be true? And, what does
tices since the middle ages, according to Stanford News. In fact, people have always had a desire to attach their supernatural beliefs to something physical — from the Christian crucifix to the Buddhist prayer beads. The problem arises when the spiritual aspect is overshadowed by consumerism, social media, and the desire to have each and every new product. In a world where there is no shortage of new spiritual trends, we must understand that spirituality most likely does not come in a three dollar package from Shein. It is important to investigate where your products are coming from as well. Some ‘crystals’ are made from synthetic materials and marketed as the real thing. Yet, even the real thing has harmful effects. From the copper in energy rings to crystals, these materials are most often obtained from mining — a process that has a significant environmental impact and is responsible for abundant human rights violations, according to Human Rights Watch. While some spiritual gurus will claim that these products harness the power of the earth, the commercialization and extraction of these products might very likely be destroying the very thing it gets its power from. Not to mention the people and communities who are harmed by these industries. So, if you're looking to get into the world of spirituality, or are already deeply invested, do your research into where your products are coming from and practice comercial moderation. Look for practices that can initiate spirituality through experiences rather than products.
The problem arises when the spirtual aspect is overshadowed by consumerism and social media.
it say about us that we so easily equate consumerism with something like spirituality? I don’t believe all of the spiritual items are inherently a bad thing, especially if they inspire a person to work on themselves and connect with some higher power. The issue is when we put too much focus into buying newer and fancier tools, and forget about the true purpose of spirituality. While crystals and other trendy products might seem like a new-age, consumer based form of spirituality, the truth is that people have been using these products in religious prac-
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CITY LIFE
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Chapter closes, doors open
Place for gathering and reading prevails in spite of pandemic
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ocal bookstores who survived the pandemic once again offer a space to gather, allowing patrons to return to an in-person community. “I think bookstores offer a cathartic space, a space of meeting,” an employee at Green Apple Books said. “I think of when I was younger, going to a bookstore or library was like a place of refuge.” Senior Natalie Kushner worked at children’s bookstore Charlie's Corner which had to close its doors due to the stress of the pandemic, like many other small businesses. “It was like my second home because I used to do story time for kids and I would see how it would benefit them and the community,” Kushner said. “Sometimes living in a city can be overwhelming, but being in the bookstore made me realize
who was in my community.” In this day and age, the opportunity to read is both virtual and material. Though bookstores are often right around the corner, shopping online can be more convenient and inexpensive. “I do buy a lot of my books over Amazon, but I realize it is not very environmentally friendly and it's not supporting local businesses so I have tried to shift my book purchasing habits to Green Apple,” senior Mira Chawla said. “I do not think that shopping online is a necessity at all.” Since Green Apple Books founding in 1967 by Richard Savoy, the bookstore has added two locations, Green Apple on the Park and Browser Books on Fillmore, as well as engaged in the local community. Regardless of its extensive history in San Francisco, the pandemic was uncharted territory for Green Apple Books.
“Green Apple has been adapting alongside customers,” a Green Apple Books employee said. “We have gotten more into in person events and I think literary events are a great way to bring people together.” The presence of local bookstores almost acts as a support system for the community, according to Kushner. “One time this nanny had $500 stolen from her so the bookstore held a fundraiser for her,” Kushner said. “She was really happy and that sense of community and helping people is really nice to be a part of.” Coming together as a community and supporting local businesses can be personally beneficial as well as communally beneficial, according to Chawla. “We would not exist without the neighborhood around us,” a Green Apple Books employee said. “We rely on each other, the neighborhoods and stores.”
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BROWSING Senior Mira Chawla peruses the shelves of Browser Books on Fillmore Street. The store is one of three locations owned by Green Apple Books, who have once agained openned their doors to the community for literary events and shopping.
Outside Lands this halloweekend
Outside Lands prepares for its Halloween weekend performances
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ollowing the postponement of the 2020 Outside Lands summer festival, the event will take place during the 2021 Halloween weekend, Oct. 29-31. In order to enter the festival, attendees must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, with both doses administered at least 14 days prior to entry, or a negative test result 72 hours before their day of attendance. “As long as everyone has been listening to the CDC by getting vaccinated and wearing masks, I am not too worried about attending,” junior Sage Swartz said. “I plan to abide by the mask wearing mandate and distance myself from big clusters of people.” While attendees can do their
part to protect themselves and others against COVID-19, performers like Shilan must abide by the same rules and be mindful of their interactions with fans. “Regarding fan contact, I haven’t heard that much but I'm sure that the closer we get to the actual date, there will be more information that they put out regarding that situation,” Shilan said. “I don't think there will be an issue because the way the stages are set up is not really built for fan interaction.” This year will be the festival's first time hosting during Halloween weekend, as it is usually during the second week of August. “I went to Outside Lands two summers ago, going into my sophomore year, and I liked that it was at the end of the summer because it’s a nice way to wrap
up before school starts,” senior Bridget Mills said. “But I am also excited to see how it goes during Halloween this year because my friends and I are going to dress up in costumes which will be fun.” In order to prepare Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands, San Francisco Recreation & Parks do their part by maintaining the grass and landscape to accommodate guests and equipment during the festival. “We start preparation months ahead of the start date because we have to water the grass in a certain way so it is not too soft for the weight of the stages,” gardener for SF Recreation & Parks department, Tobias Price said. “Because Outside Lands is a private event, a lot of fencing is installed and it is our job that it doesn’t mess with the infrastructure underground.”
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FLASHING LIGHTS The Weeknd performs at the 2018 Outside Lands. After a long break due to COVID-19, the Outside Lands Festival is set to take place this 2021 Halloween weekend in Golden Gate Park.
After a period of time with no live music festivals or concerts, the in-person music industry is starting back up again, reinforcing the importance and power of live performance, according to Shilan. “Listening to music live is different from listening by yourself or on the radio, because it's such a different vibe and a different spirit being around other people,” Shilan said. “I think more people are actually gravitating towards going to a live festival since everybody had a hard time with the lockdowns, so it's kind
of a freeing moment to have that human interaction.” Although the virus still poses a risk to those vaccinated and not, the festival has established these safety and security guidelines in order to ensure a healthy and enjoyable environment for attendees. “I have not gone to Outside Lands before and am really looking forward to it being my first major outing since COVID hit,” Swartz said. “With the current safety measures in place, I feel confident about attending and can’t wait until October.”
Stockings with style Students add fun twist to full dress uniform
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atterned tights and opaque pantyhose originated from the hose in the 15th century — a silk leg padding designed for wealthy equestrian men in Europe to display signs of wealth and nobility. It wasn’t until 1959 that a factory mill worker created “Panti-legs” to be a practical variation of thigh stockings made to fit at the
waist. To this day, tights remain a staple in every formal woman’s wardrobe, including every Convent student’s uniform. There are a variety of patterns like polka dots or fishnet, that can be used to add a fun spin on the standard opaque black design. Some designs include hearts, butterflies and cheetah print. — Annabel Roubinowitz
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