The Broadview 05.21.21 by The Broadview

2 Vaccines

Return to normalacy begins as vaccines come into effect

3 Farewell

Convent & Stuart Hall teacher of 25 years retires

5 SENIOR STATS Soon-to-be graduates look back on high school

11 Finish Line

Continue safe practices until herd immunity is achieved

Convent of the Sacred Heart HS | San Francisco, California

May 21, 2021

12 Public Art Honey bears spark controversy

Vol. 27, Iss. 5

California dreamin’

Vaccinations, low coronavirus rates, begin a return to normalcy Ella Noblin Reporter

Madeline Thiara | PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

Out of the park, out of school Week of festivities lead up to Commencement

Madeline Thiara Senior Reporter

After a year without dances and formals, juniors and seniors will get dressed up and strap on their heels for Prom and kick off Senior Week, a week full of festivities and culminating events to celebrate the Class of 2021. The school worked to create an agenda that includes as many traditional events as possible, while also following COVID-19 guidelines, according to Head of School Rachel Simpson. “I think the school has done a great job of trying to reimagine what Senior Week could be like to make it as fun and memorable

for us seniors, but also safe within the COVID-19 rules,” senior Aly Bannister said. “It seems like the administration has put a lot of effort into making senior week happen and to making it enjoyable.” The coronavirus pandemic prevented the Class of 2020 from having Commencement altogether as a class, and the school facilitated individual diploma conferrals with the graduates and their families. “We recognize that our students, despite the intimacy and effort of the events last year, still missed the opportunity to be together as a class,” Simpson said.

“This year, we are able to have an outdoor ceremony that will celebrate the group as whole, rather than individually.” Juniors and seniors will celebrate an upperclassman social, themed “A Night in the City,” on May 22 that will take place in outdoor spaces on the Broadway campus. The evening will include casino game tables and other interactive games, but dancing is not on the agenda due to COVID-19 restrictions. “We have really been trying to figure out what would work best for Prom and it has been really fun trying to reimagine Prom in a fun, but safe way,” Bannister,

who is the Student Council Operations Officer, said. “Although it won’t be as traditional, we have high expectations for the event.” Commencement will take place at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, on May 29 and graduates may invite eight or more guests, a significant increase from the four guests allowed at Convent's traditional graduation ceremonies. “Being able to have the graduation ceremony at Oracle Park is incredible,” senior Driscoll Callan said. “I was unsure if we would have a graduation at all, so having it at such a cool venue see Celebratory, p.2

NewsBriefs ӹ SENIOR SENDOFF

Senior Week will begin on May 24 and will feature various activities such as a grade-wide service opportunity, modified Senior Tea, Ring Ceremony for juniors, and Baccalaureate Mass held at St. Mary's Cathedral.

ӹ COMPLETED COURSES Grades 9-12 will finish their Session Four courses on May 27. This is the final set of classes for

this school year before summer programming. With AP and IB exams coinciding with this session's courses, the schedule was altered to accomodate testing dates.

ӹ SUR-PRIZE

The 134th annual Prize Day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be held on May 28, awarding students for their academic achievements and service

Californians are feeling a renewed sense of optimism with expanded vaccine eligibility, San Francisco moving into the Yellow Tier, the CDC relaxing mask guidelines, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing the California economy would fully reopen by June 15. San Francisco moved to the least restrictive tier on May 4 in California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The move allows nonessential businesses to reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic and significantly loosens restrictions on others already open. Restaurants, retail, offices, movie theaters, outdoor entertainment centers, salons, gyms and fitness studios are now operating at 50% capacity, and rules were relaxed on indoor social gatherings with up to 50 people with respect to outdoor sporting activities, festivals, and concerts. “This is an incredible milestone for us to hit as we move forward on our path to recovery,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed said in a press release. “It is possible because of how well we are doing in our efforts to vaccinate everyone we can in this City and how well the people of San Francisco have done listening to public health officials.” The move to the new tier is driven by declining cases and fewer hospitalizations, although the high vaccination rate in San Francisco is a key factor as well. As of May 14, 53% of San Franciscans were fully vaccinated, according to DataSF. “Now that I am vaccinated, I can go back to babysitting, doing service, applying for summer jobs and visiting family,” junior Eliza Spaht said. “Being vaccinated makes me less worried see Vaccines, p.2

during the 2020-2021 school year. Students in each subject who displayed academic excellence will recieve departmental awards from teachers. ӹ FINAL FESTIVITIES Seniors will graduate from Oracle Park on May 29 at 5 p.m. The graduation ceremony will last approximately an hour and a half, and admission is by ticket only.

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Vaccines open up possibilities

Celebratory festivities continue

Some events of Senior Week to be virtual

From OUT OF p. 1 will definitely make the experience memorable.” Instead of the Baccalaureate Mass being held at Saint Vincent de Paul Church, which overflowed with guests in 2019, it will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, a spacious venue that will allow for social distancing.

Being able to have the graduation ceremony at Oracle Park is incredible. — Driscoll Callan

“It’s disappointing to not end the high school experience without traditional in-person celebrations like the Ring Ceremony and Senior Tea, but I’m really grateful that the school is doing everything they can to make senior week happen,” Callan said. Other customary Senior Week events such as the Senior Tea and the Ring Ceremony, an event where seniors present class rings to juniors, will take place virtually this year, and the Alumnae Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon will be held outdoors. “In essence, Senior Week is an expression of the hospitality, the sense of welcome, and invitation that a Sacred Heart school offers,” Simpson said. While health department guidelines prevented the school from hosting all of the usual events of Senior Week, it was able to keep the Sacred Heart tradition alive and offer seniors a memorable end to their high school experience, according to Simpson.

In essence, Senior Week is an expression of the hospitality, the sense of welcome, and invitation that a Sacred Heart school offers.

— Rachel Simpson

“Given what previous Senior Weeks have looked like and current state of the pandemic, I was not expecting much from this year’s Senior Week, but our school has gone above and beyond with our return to campus and are doing the same with Senior Week,” Bannister said.

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VACCINATED Junior Shana Ong receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on the Broadway campus. Convent & Stuart Hall began facilitating COVID-19 vaccinations on campus through Mission Wellness to individuals 16 years and older on April 23 and 12 years and older on May 14.

From CALIFORNIA p. 1 when visiting homes of kids I babysit or doing daily activities.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals. People that are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks unless required by federal, state or local guidelines and there is no testing requirement for domestic travel. “The looser rules for vaccinated people will make it less stressful when I travel this summer,” senior Hallie Williams said. “I am fairly confident in the vaccine’s effectiveness, so I feel

a lot safer traveling and visiting relatives than I did six months ago.” The new rules allow sporting events, concerts and festivals to take place with expanded participation, just in time for summer plans. Some venues will require testing and proof of vaccination, as are many universities for admittance in the fall. “With vaccine eligibility being broader, I think requiring vaccines could allow for a more normal experience at sporting events and concerts,” sophomore Lily Larson said. “The new requirements for events may

A ‘Prom’-ising night

End-of-year rite planned within COVID-19 guidelines

Adele Fratesi

Senior Reporter

ven though no one will be dancing, all the attendees will have coverings over their noses and mouths, and there will be no outside guests, juniors and seniors are looking forward to the first in-person community social event to occur in 14 months. “I’m really looking forward to the social this year because my class missed out on junior Prom last year because of the pandemic,” senior Olivia Callander said. “I’m grateful that the Student Council was able to find a way to make this happen despite restrictions. It’ll be a great way to close out my senior year.” The pandemic caused the cancellation of many traditional community events such as Homecoming, Winter Formal, and the sophomore Costa Rica trip — all markers of a typical school year. Student Council has planned a Social which will offer a taste of each of the typical celebrations that have traditionally occurred throughout the school year.

“Each activity at the JuniorSenior Social will represent an aspect of the year that we didn't get to have,” Student Council Vice President Lili Levy said. “The casino tables are representative of Winter Formal and board games are representative of Homecoming. The idea was to try to wrap up the entire year of events in one night to give a final hoorah.”

Prom is something to look forward to as a marker of time of one's high school experience — Paul Pryor Lorentz

As of press time, all attendees, must have proof of a negative

encourage people to get vaccinated given the looser restrictions.” The Food and Drug Administration recently approved use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years old, further expanding vaccine eligibility. Widespread adoption of the vaccine is key to building herd immunity, which will allow restrictions to be relaxed. “I got my first dose of the vaccine yesterday, two days after it was approved by the CDC for the 12 to 15 age group,” freshman Catherine Fox said. “The vaccine really changes things

for me because I feel more comfortable leaving my house and hanging out with friends, as well as visiting family this summer.” The new guidelines will allow students and families to potentially reconsider summer plans with fewer restrictions on travel and outdoor activities, in addition to expanded participation in sporting events and concerts. “I am so excited that things are opening up with summer coming,” Larson said. “This will make it easier to do more travel and go to sporting events and concerts.”

COVID-19 precautions for Junior-Senior Social Attendees must maintain social distancing.

Masks are required.

Source: Paul Pryor Lorentz

COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. Individuals who received the second dose of the vaccine before May 22 and have filled out the vaccination form via email are not required to provide a negative test result. “We are not going to do anything outside of what we have been doing at school in compliance with COVID-19 protocols, except that we will be dressed more nicely,” Community Life Chair Paul Pryor Lorentz said. “Working along with our Student Council leadership and wanting to be in compliance with the CDC and San Francisco Department of Public Health has made it complicated to plan, but we’re hoping that we can offer something that will be desirable.” The event will take place from

No outside guests are permitted. Attendees must have a negative COVID-19 test or be fully vaccinated.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 22 on the Broadway Campus and the cost is $25 per person. Multiple outdoor spaces on the Broadway campus will be utilized with freedom of movement between activities. Prom is traditionally something to look forward to as a marker of time of one’s high school experience as a junior and senior privilege, according to Pryor Lorentz. “I think the social is a more all-encompassing event this year, because it’s our only community social event and the seniors’ only social event,” Levy said. “The juniors still get both of their end of year events — but for the seniors, it’s really our last time to have fun together as a class and close out the year with a sense of normalcy.”

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‘Okay gang, let’s wrap this up’

FINAL DRAFT Scholastic Journalism & Media Director Tracy Sena sits by stacks of The Broadview as she cleans out the Publications Lab before retiring. Sena has advised The Broadview for more than two decades and has overseen newspapers for both high school divisions, Convent Elementary and the yearbooks. Grace Krumplitsch | THE BROADVIEW

Journalism adviser to retire after 25 years

Charlotte Ehrlich, Grace Krumplitsch & Tabitha Parent

azing at the flurry of high schoolers frantic to meet the imminent print deadlines in the Publications Lab, Tracy Sena removed her mask to take a sip of coffee, and smiled. It was the first deadline week in 15 months during which she could collaborate in the same room as her staff. It would also be her last. The Scholastic Journalism & Media Director recently announced her upcoming retirement at the end of the academic year — completing her 39th year as an educator and 25th year as the journalism adviser at Convent & Stuart Hall. “Students have always wanted to tell stories and they truly want their voice heard,” Sena said. “The biggest change has been taking it up a level. The first Broadview editions were good, but when we started going to conventions, our students saw that the paper really wasn’t that great, but they were just as smart as the staffs with top publications.”

She launched this program and has really turned it into something that is nationally recognized and world class.

— Rachel Simpson

Sena began her journalism career as the editor-in-chief of her elementary school paper in fifth grade. She continued on to become the first underclassman on her high school newspaper staff, sparking her future career in scholastic journalism. “By the time you are in high school, students already have strong ideals and that’s really

the last time a teacher can help shape that,” Sena said. “We make better citizens through student journalism, and so having a robust program in high school is important.” Joining the Convent & Stuart Hall faculty in 1996, Sena ran the Convent High School computer lab and established The Broadview along with two other

Students have always wanted to tell stories and they truly want their voices heard. — Tracy Sena

faculty members. “Ms. Sena and I are ‘starting at Convent twins,’ and when she and I first joined the school years ago, there was no newspaper,” Head of School Rachel Simpson said. “But she launched this program and has really turned it into something that is nationally recognized and world class.” Sena expanded the program by teaching students to code a website from scratch in the late 1990s, making The Broadview one of the first high school newspapers to go digital. She turned to experienced advisers around the country at national journalism conferences for more resources. “We started going to conventions in April of 1997 and our eyes were opened for what high school journalism could be because we were stuck in our own little bubble,” Sena said. In an effort to grow the paper’s coverage and access, Sena took students across the country to be at the forefront of covering major political events, including inaugurations. “Ms. Sena took a group of us to Nancy Pelosi’s inauguration as the first female Speaker of the

House,” Ina Herlihy (’10) said. “Back in San Francisco, I went to all the stump speeches and interviewed the presidential candidates my freshman year through the beginning of my junior year.” With increased visibility as the program got underway, Sena entered her student’s work in various competitions. Under Sena’s mentorship, Herlihy became the 2010 Journalism Education Association High School Journalist of the Year in her senior year — one of Sena’s most emblematic career milestones. “Ina’s High School Journalist award symbolizes the aspiration I have for all my students — that you find a passion and you go with it,” Sena said. “The awards are a pat on the back for a job well done, but what really matters is that students did work that got people thinking on another level.” Among The Broadview’s achievements under Sena are multiple Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crowns and National Scholastic Press Association Pacemakers, 20 NSPA Best in Show awards and seven First Amendment Press Freedom awards. “There was a really tough situation around a specific article I wrote,” former editor-in-chief Zoe Newcomb Donahoe (’11) said. “I was only 16 when that happened, but Ms. Sena was such a rock in that process. She instilled in me and my peers that sense of confidence that our voice as young women mattered and that it was important.” As the pioneer for student press freedom at Convent & Stuart Hall, Sena guided The Broadview from a paper that was under prior review by the school’s administration into an uncensored student-run publication that celebrates the independent female voice. “I see the journalism program as an environment where student voices can be developed and honed,” Simpson said. “I particularly appreciate the accountability and the ethics of press freedom that she has built into the program. It is about freedom of expression, confidence in that

expression, and a deep sense of personal responsibility. With The Broadview voice firmly established, Sena took on the advising role for Stuart Hall High School’s newspaper “The Roundtable” in 2016. With complex current events covered in recent years, she said she enjoyed watching each staff form an original stance in their coverage. “These two publications cover issues from the viewpoints of their individual communities, and they write them in such a way that their readers pay attention, which is a goal of single-sex education,” Sena said. “Having two newspapers is one more vehicle that we give to students to not just add their voices, but amplify their voices.” Sena taught staff members about the importance of articulating their voices. Amanda Coffee (’04) recounted that the skills she acquired in her four years in the journalism program translated into future career successes. “Ms. Sena really taught us

She instilled in me and my peers that sense of confidence that our voice as young women mattered and that it was important. — Zoe Newcomb Donahoe (’11)

interpersonal skills that were transferable, and that we could apply in college and in our professional life,” Coffee said. “Honestly, skills that you learn being a reporter at The Broadview are skills for which whatever the job is going to be in 2025 will be applicable.” Tough love, among other ad-

mirable traits, is part of Sena’s lasting impact on former students, according to Claire Fahy (’14), whose journalism career continued post-graduation at “60 Minutes” and “The New York Times.” “When there is no one setting the rules for student journalism

Skills that you learn being a reporter at The Broadview are skills for which whatever the job is going to be in 2025 will be applicable. — Amanda Coffee (’04)

in high school, you always had to hold yourself to Ms. Sena’s standard because those deadlines were never negotiable – you had to show up and do it,” Fahy said. “You had to know what you were striving for and you had to hit the mark, even if no one noticed if you didn't.” While Sena will retire at the end of this academic year, she says she hopes the two newspapers expand their skill sets with greater faculty involvement of their expertise in different fields. “I would like to see both the staffs continue to thrive, to think critically, to think of ways of telling stories to people who don’t want to read,” Sena said. “Don’t be afraid of telling other people why you care, and find a factual way in which you can show them why they should care.” Reflecting on her career of instilling journalistic values into students, Sena reemphasized freedom of the press as a founding principle. “Run with this girls; go for it,” Sena advises past, present and future students. “Your voice matters. You matter. Democracy matters. This country matters.”

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Kicking up confidence

The Broadview

The four vital target areas in self-defense The eyes

The throat

The groin

The knee

Self-defense classes equip students with safety skills Makenna Kramer

Reporter

hether it’s to stay active, be social or protect themselves from potential assault, many young women are enrolling in self-defense classes. Although not specifically selfdefense courses, martial arts like taekwondo and jiu-jitsu can also provide practitioners with self-

Self-defense training is really important, especially for girls. — Olivia Meere

defense skills, according to senior Olivia Meere who has practiced taekwondo for 14 years. “Self-defense training is really important, especially for girls because you never want to be in a

position where you’re in danger and have no idea how to protect yourself or others,” Meere said. “It’s also a great way to stay in shape and is super fun.” Self-defense training can help make individuals physically stronger and more aware, but can also have real-world applications, according to Meere. Nearly 97% of the graduates from Model Mugging classes who were victims of attempted assault successfully fought off their attacker, according to a study by Model Mugging. “I’ve used jiu-jitsu in a real setting twice,” Bruno Vetter, who practices the martial art jiu-jitsu, said. “It allowed me to deescalate the situation without endangering anyone that was involved.” While self-defense training often teaches participants self-defense techniques, Katie Sasso, the lead instructor for André Salvage & Associates self-defense company, says her classes also train students in situational awareness and assertiveness. “We learned how to shield our bodies and punch but also about following our intuitions and learning how to say no,” sophomore Sophie Jones, who attended

Targetting an Targetting an attacker's eyes... attacker's throat... ӹ Doesn't require ӹ Is done with a physical stength closed fist, the ӹ Is acheviable from blade of the hand a standing or or with a wrist ground position ӹ Can be extremely ӹ Can be an painful and result effective distractor in serious injury Sasso’s class, said. “After, I felt more prepared to be safe in my everyday life.” Sasso says it’s important to create boundaries and be conscious of one’s surroundings, and she recommends women engage in simple practices like taking note of their nearest exit and making sure they stick with a group of people in large crowds. “Another thing that’s helpful for teen girls is having secret code words with your family and friends that you can use if you want to leave a situation,” Sasso said. “I watch women react to learning these things in such a remarkable way because it’s a very empowering feeling learning how to defend yourself.”

Targetting an attacker's groin... ӹ Can be done with the foot, knee, or hand ӹ Can be painful and temporarily incapacitating

Many self-defense companies offer classes specifically for women because of their increased risk of harassment, says Sasso. Females ages 16 to 19 years old are four times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault, according to a survey conducted by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. “Self-defense is important for girls not just because of the safety skills it teaches,” Athletic Director Elena DeSantis said, “but it also teaches people about themselves and their physical strengths and weaknesses.” Those who don’t take martial arts or self-defense classes can still benefit from educating themselves

Positively thinking

Targetting an attacker's knee... ӹ Should involve one's heel or instep connecting via a sharp kick Makenna Kramer & Ella Noblin THE BROADVIEW

on simple self-defense techniques like how to aim for an attacker’s vulnerable areas, according to Sasso. “We always line up students and show them how to go for the four vital areas,” Sasso said, “the eyes, the throat, the groin and the knee.” Local self-defense training businesses such as André Salvage & Associates, and IMPACT Bay Area are currently offering online classes via Zoom, and many say they plan to begin in-person instruction soon. “I recommend that every girl who wants to takes self-defense classes,” Meere said. “The sense of community and safeness it brings is really nice.”

Media influences how teens see themselves

Tala El Qadah Reporter

Tik Tok trend with over 268 million views shows girls tightening corsets while saying the words “no one wants a waist over nine inches” with thousands of comments like “Why am I not built like this” or “I guess I’m not having dinner today” filling the comment section. “I have seen social media affect many girls’ mental health and cause them to feel unworthy,” freshman Sam Buscemi said. “I always see posts about how people hate their bodies and how they’re going to stop eating, which can also affect people watching it too.” Eating orders increased 55% over the last 50 years in females ages 15 to 24 due to the huge impact social media, such as Snapchat and Instagram, has on teenagers today, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. “When I was a teen, the access to online websites that influence eating disorders, such as ProAnorexia, were limited and you had to look for them,” certified dietitian nutritionist Libby Parker said about websites that encourage people to be anorexic or bulimic, “but now teens see this stuff in their newsfeed of every social media channel without searching for it, so it’s been influencing people into unhealthy eating habits and eating disorders.” To help girls express their opinions about self-image is-

sues and learn how to build confidence in a safe environment, sophomores Anya RineyNiewiadomski and Maria Drago created the Body Positivity Club. “Anya and I will be in the cafeteria and we’ll hear someone say ‘I ate too much yesterday so I can’t eat today’ and we want to bring awareness to this issue and let people know

We have noticed that a lot of girls have been struggling with unhealthy eating patterns.

— Maria Drago

that it's important to love yourself,” Drago said. “We have noticed that a lot of girls have been struggling with unhealthy eating patterns and bad body-image and we want to give them a place where they can talk about it.” Club meetings vary with topics like fitness and health, eating disorders, and the effects of social media, according to an email sent by Drago to the school community. “We are planning on bringing Campus Health Professional Justine Li to the meeting where she can talk about being healthy

but also do it on a personal level,” Riney-Niewiadomski said. “Once done with the presentation, we will allow the group to discuss but we will not force anyone to speak since this is a very delicate topic.” Juniors Takouhi Asdorian, Elizabeth Mullen and Devon Carlson are also working to help students have a healthier attitude toward their bodies by posting “Mental Health Manatee” flier messages around campus. The Manatee is used as a way to provide affirmation, inspiration, help and resources around the Convent & Stuart Hall campuses, according to Carlson. “We want to address the importance of destigmatizing and discussing self-care for students and we spread messages of positivity to let other students know that we support them with whatever they may be struggling with,” Carlson said. “We combine our creative talents as well as our takeaways from our own experiences with mental illnesses to spread awareness about the prevalence of mental illness amongst teenagers.” The Mental Health Manatee has made some students feel noticed and appreciated, according to Buscemi. “I always see a poster, whether it is in the bathroom or in my classroom, and it really makes me feel better about myself,” Buscemi. “It’s really comforting to know that I have a good support system at school.” Parker reminds teenage girls that they aren’t constantly

around the people they’re comparing themself to so they aren’t getting the full picture of how much those people are eating. “Comparison makes it so hard to live healthily and freely,” Parker said. “A lot of people will get

I always see posts about how people hate their bodies and how they're going to stop eating, which can also affect people watching it too. — Sam Buscemi

better about this with age to an extent, but starting young is going to make a huge difference.” Clubs, posters, and activities bringing up body positivity throughout the school has helped students become more confident in themselves, according to Buscemi. “I’m glad our school has brought more attention to body image and body positivity,” Buscemi said. “Hopefully everyone knows how important and loved they are.”

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TAKE A RIDE WITH THE CLASS OF 2021 WHERE WE’RE GOING

WHERE WE STARTED

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61.8% of seniors will travel out of state for college

100% of seniors will attend college in the fall

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WHAT WE DID

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Played sports

CLASS SONGS

50.9%

23.6% 25.5%

Yes, multiple. Yes, only 1.

Sunﬂower by Post Malone

Sports aren’t my thing.

Tongue Tied by Grouplove Doses & Mimosas by Cherub Blue Bottle Starbucks The Grove Tacobar Rose’s Cafe Apizza Glaze Bun Mee

AP 32.7%

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

Mayﬂower Mollie Stones Jane Italian Homemade Tacko Delarosa Roam

IB 67.3%

Lost by Frank Ocean Young, Dumb, and Broke by Khalid

Sacred Heart service trip Yes. 34.5% No. 65.5%

when the party’s over by Billie Eilish

IES MOV % 38.2 TV % 61.8

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STEM 27.3%

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30.9% 12.7% Yes, during summers.

Yes, during the school year. Both.

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Source: Broadview survey with 96% response rate Graphics: Tabitha Parent | THE BROADVIEW

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Ups & Downs

Grab some friends, walk down memory lane

Compiled using responses from the Senior Statistics survey, the editors created a board game to highlight the Class of 2021's four years of collective memories.

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Directions

1. Prepare by assembling game board and cutting out the spinner and the characters. 2. If craft materials for spinner are inaccessible, roll a die or use a random number generator online. 3. Each player places her character at the starting space. 4. Each player takes her turn spinning, whomever has the highest spin starts the game. 5. Going in order, each player spins and moves her character the appropriate number of spaces according to the spin. 6. If a player lands on a square with the bottom of a ladder, she advances to the space with at the top of the ladder. 7. If a player lands at the bottom of a square that contains the top of a slide, she moves her character to the square with the bottom of the slide. 8. Whoever reaches Oracle Park for graduation first wins.

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Growing up in the mansions ‘Lifers’ complete 13 years

Kate Baker

Some seniors have attended Convent since kindergarten. Beginning in the Grant House, students finished their final year across the Cortile in the Flood Mansion.

Driscoll Callan

Kindergarten (2008)

Driscoll Callan

Grade 12 (2021)

Charlotte Ehrlich

Ella Ghazinouri

Gabrielle Guido

Sofia Houts

Madison Lerseth

Audrey Pinard

Harriet Ritchie

Hallie Williams

Harriet Ritchie

Audrey Pinard

Madison Lerseth

Sofia Houts

Reclaiming white

White dress tradition reflects early values, but also has modern sensibilities Mackenna Moslander

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rom graduations to weddings to debutante balls, white has historically been the color of young women in society. It once represented a young woman’s purity, causing some to see it as an outdated symbol of male oppression, while others are reclaiming it as an entity for feminism. The choice of white in the various situations — including the traditional Convent graduation dress color — all have roots in the same place, although the meaning has evolved, according to Sister Frances Gimber, RSCJ. “Young women ‘coming out’ into society wore white for the same reason: they were ‘nubile,’ virgins ready for marriage,” Gimber wrote in an email. “The adoption of white by the suffragist movement and by the women in the Congress recently is a symbol of feminine solidarity in the face of male domination, to my mind, so do continue to wear white at graduation.” Even if there is an intention to to shift the mindset about the clothing, some say the misogynistic origin of the tradition is damaging. “Traditionally the color white represents purity, and that shouldn’t be how we’re trying to portray ourselves,” Charlotte Cobb (’17) said. “Young women who graduate from Convent are

so much more well-rounded and knowledgeable than that. Since the white dress has been worn at all Convent High School commencements for the past 134 years, many seniors like Olivia Callander say they feel connected to school heritage. “Having our whole class together and in white will be a very special memory,” Callander said. “It’s so nice to continue the tradition after such a crazy year.” Having a certain level of uniformity can connect a class, but it might not be the most comfortable option, according to senior Simona Nigusse. “I don’t think my first choice would be white, I would be more comfortable in any other dress, but at the same time I appreciate that there’s some direction of what we should be doing.” Although the color has not shifted, options for formal wear have. Former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton made history in a white pantsuit, wearing it to accept her nomination as the first woman candidate for president representing a major political party. Cobb similarly chose to wear a jumpsuit in the first class of girls to have the option, while Julia-Rose Kibben (’17) opted to wear white pants and a white lace blouse. “I know that clothing is a highly gendered entity, but you can find that you can be just as feminine, if that is how you

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POWER DRESSING Bella Kearney, Delaney Moslander, Georgia Ellis, Hailey Long, Grace Lachman and Katie Newbold gather in the Cortile after their graduation ceremony in 2017. Long chose a white jumpsuit instead of the traditional formal or tea-length dress.

identify, in pants or a pantsuit as you can in a floor-length ball gown,” Cobb said. “It made me most comfortable and I felt my best in something of that nature.” Even though some consider the original idea of the color outdated, the traditional aspect of the graduation attire is important, according to Administrative Support Jeanne Asdourian (’79). “Traditions are there for a reason — to feel connected to the class before, and the class before that, and all the way back,” Asdourian said. “You have over a hundred years to feel connected to.” Ahead of Senior Week, Head of School Rachel Simpson sent an email to seniors detailing the requirements of their attire, including the clothing to be white, at least ‘tea length,’ and

to cover any tattoos or body art. Allowing for more variation could make some students more comfortable, according to Cobb. “I think there’s a way around it that doesn’t hold such a cultural box, and it could be something like staying tonal or not allow patterns,” Cobb said, “but maybe still give some wiggle room to feel comfortable in what is a very big day for most. Options matter.” The color may be able to pay homage to traditions while not holding its original significance according to Nigusse. “I feel like a little bit of both following tradition and having options is necessary,” Nigusse said. I feel like the culture back then was centered around modesty, and that’s not necessarily true today.” While allowing for more

options is a step in the right direction, it is not enough, according to Kibben. “The white dress has got to go. We are way beyond that,” Kibben said. “It is 2021, if you look into the history of the white dress, you can see how much it has changed over the years, so there’s clearly potential for it to change. Historically, women have been the only group who has had to wear white to graduate, and the evolution as women reclaiming the color together is what is so significant about the tradition in Sacred Heart schools, according to Gimber. “Girls’ schools have universally chosen to wear white. I can vouch for the fact that most Network schools do,” Gimber wrote. “So, purity, yes, but solemnity and feminine solidarity.”

SPORTS

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Friday, May 21, 2021 | 9

Hey batter, batter!

Fans return to ballpark for home games with new COVID-19 restrictions

Keira Blattberg Reporter

racle Park, home to the San Francisco Giants, has re-opened to fans who have proof of testing negative or having been vaccinated for COVID-19, allowing fans to watch home games in person for the first time in a year. The San Francisco Department of Public Health permits 8,900 fans to watch home games in the park, down from the 41,915 that can normally fit with full capacity. Attendees are placed at least four seats away from another party in order to comply with guidelines for outdoor events. “The park has done a really good job with sanitization and limited contact, like giving out condiment packets for food instead of having pumps to provide ketchup and mustard,” junior Sarah Startz said. “I also noticed that there were a lot of accessible hand sanitizer pumps which were always nice to have handy.” To accommodate the return

of fans for home games, the Giants have been able to hire new employees trained in COVID-19 protocol to ensure the safety of attendees. “Having fans back allows us to hire people like security, ushers, ticket sellers, food vendors — all of which didn't happen last year because there were no fans,” Baer said. “All those people who were without a job during the last season, now work to help keep our fans safe.” For the 2021 season, tickets are available to anyone and upon purchasing tickets, fans have the choice to buy their tickets in socially distanced sections or vaccinated sections depending on what each group is comfortable with. Similar to a regular season, the Giants are using their demand pricing, or charging more, for the rival games of the season like the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although city attractions are opening up now that San Francisco has moved to the Yellow Tier, sophomore Lily Larson still has her concerns about going to a Giants game.

“As much as I have always loved to watch the Giants play, I am still skeptical about the true safety of the park,” Larson said. “I know there have been many precautions and safety measures put in place to keep everyone safe, but a part of me still fears being in a big stadium with a bunch of people.” Despite reservations like Larson’s, the reopening of the park has recreated a somewhat normal atmosphere that emulates the old atmosphere Startz was familiar with. “The environment felt the same as it’s always felt ever since I was a kid, although I was sad I couldn’t ride the Coca Cola slide anymore because of COVID-19,” Startz said. “I also miss being able to talk to people sitting around me because it was always nice to socialize with fellow Giants fans.” The Giants have reimagined the fan experience taking into account the requirements for social distancing and masking, with a dance cam replacing the traditional kiss cam. The park

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BALL PLAY Junior Sarah Startz visits Oracle Park to watch the San Francisco Giants baseball game. After a year of being closed to inperson fans, the stadium reopened on April 9.

will continue to brainstorm and execute new ideas for the national anthem, the first pitch and other traditions to make them COVID-19 friendly. “On Opening Day we featured healthcare workers and we will continue featuring healthcare workers throughout the season,” Baer said. “They will have special seating at the park and they will be identified and honored before every home game.”

Volleyball returns in full swing Sport resumes with practices, games

Clara Bonomi Reporter

s COVID-19 cases drop and vaccinations increase in San Francisco, more and more athletes are pulling on their shin guards, knee pads and swim caps. Volleyball athletes were permitted to return to practices and competitions on May 3 and,

I'm really excited to get back into the swing of competing. — Samantha Calvin

because San Francisco entered the Yellow Tier as of May 4, the sport is cleared to run practices and games. “Practices have been going really well actually,” senior Catherine Baker said. “We divide up time with the basketball team in the gym so that both teams can get some time in there. We also open up all the windows so I think everything is kept pretty safe.” Indoor sport athletes, including volleyball and basketball players, are required to be screened for COVID-19 once every two weeks and must submit their results on the tracking document, according to an email sent by Dana Kuwahara, Head of Athletics and Physical Education. However, the school requirement states that students who are not participating in an indoor sport only need to get screened every four weeks.

“I’m really excited to get back into the swing of competing,” sophomore Samantha Calvin said. “Being involved in games and just sports in general is such a big part of students’ lives that it felt strange to be separated from it for so long.” All in-person spring sport practices and competitions were cancelled last season on March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic, so making sure that all volleyball athletes have a full and authentic season this year is important, according to head volleyball coach Kurtis Wong. “When you’re someone on the outside looking in, success is always winning, which is always important to the fans and will always be one of our Imtop goals,” Wong said. “Having the seniors actually get a season is of course important as well after what happened last year.” The Broadway gym allows 14 households with two people per household to attend individual games. Households have an assigned spectator box that they will be required to remain in

during the game, according to the email sent by Kuwahara. Families may use a link distributed by Kuwahara to sign up for a box. Senior families will be given priority and all remaining spots will be given out by a lottery if needed. “I have definitely missed the feeling of being in a gym full of fans and experiencing that type of energy,” junior Shana Ong said. “It is nice to know that some household members can now watch live and that the school can broadcast it so students and families can watch and support from home while staying safe.” Away and home games are live streamed and the links are accessible via email. The season will continue until June 4 and includes other sports such as swimming, soccer, fencing, basketball and beach volleyball. “It’s just so nice to be back into the routine of practicing after so long,” Baker said. “There’s always a really nice collective and supportive energy among the team.”

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GAME TIME Junior Donnalie Yap spikes the ball against San Domenico on May 17. According to COVID-19 protocols, 14 households with two people per household were allowed to watch the game in-person.

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The Giants organization says it will continue to implement new home game fan entertainment that accommodates a COVID-19 San Francisco, similar to the honoring of healthcare workers. “I remember my first Giants game when my dad caught the first home run ball and gave it to me and my brother,” Larson said. “It's nice to know that things like that are now able to happen.”

Adversity inspires innovation

Athletic arenas implement creative COVID-19 prevention strategies

hile the oncepacked Bay Area sports stadiums filled with screaming, maskless fans seems like a fairytale from a long time ago, venues have now reopened with new precautionary programs like online food delivery and athome testing, proving that adversity can be a source of creativity and innovation. Both Oracle Park and Chase Center, homes of the San Francisco Giants and Warriors, will require fans to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result taken within up to three days of attendance. Once inside, the arenas have implemented a multitude of innovative ideas to further protect guests from infection. Oracle Park sends fans a self-administered COVID-19 test to be taken 48 hours prior to the game. After test results are submitted, visitors collect their health passes which they are required to show for entry. Both venues have designated sections for fully vaccinated attendees. The outdoor Oracle Park allows for less strict physical distancing and increased capacity in those areas, according to Giants’ president Larry Bear. To prevent unnecessary contact at concession stands, the two arenas have implemented a food ordering system via mobile devices with

designated pickup locations. In accordance with the touchless entry policies, fans must display their tickets on handheld devices in order to enter Chase Center. Because of the consistent effort and dedication to safety on the part of medical professionals, government officials, and the community, excited fans are returning to cheer on their favorite teams once again with decreased risk to themselves or their community. We too, can adopt a similar entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to dealing with unfortunate circumstances. Whether it be finding creative ways to connect with friends online, developing new study habits, or finding new hobbies, we can leave this era of COVID-19 with new knowledge about how to adapt and problem solve. The era of strict quarantines and social distancing policies has taught us many lessons, but there is even more yet to learn as we now move through the next phase of reopening. We can be inspired by the innovations people have made to insure safety from the pandemic and implement a similar mindset in our own lives by striving to positively respond to difficult problems. Major setbacks can provide room for growth — if we choose to look at them in a positive light.

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STAFF EDITORIAL

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We must progress in discussing gender openness Pronouns can destigmatize gender

lthough her friends know that senior Erandi Arciga Duenis identifies as a female, she includes “she/her” in her Instagram biography as a way of normalizing the act of sharing preferred gender pronouns. Including personal pronouns in introductions — regardless of a person's gender —can establish a safe space for people who identify as transgender and other non-binary identities because it destigmatizes the process for non-cisgender people. Listing one’s pronouns on social media platforms informs others of how individuals would prefer to be called, while also fostering a safe space that opens up the doors to discussion regarding gender identity. Although Convent is in all-girls school, discussing pronouns is important because it allows for greater inclusivity and diversity within a community and we are able to promote respect for the LGBTQ+ community and classmates who may be non-conforming. Standing in solidarity with individuals of different types of identities represents acceptance and openness that all humans deserve. While the majority of United States citizens identify as a male-female binary, only about 0.6% of adults identify as transgender, according to a 2016

Williams Institute. If all genders declare their pronouns, it helps recognize these marginalized groups. Openly informing others of personal gender pronouns can make those who are not part of the majority feel respect-

Standing in solidarity with individuals of different types of identities represents acceptance and openness that all humans deserve.

ed and heard. Assuming someone’s gender based on their physical appearance may be considered insensitive, for a personal identity does not always match up with what is seen on the outside. Common gender-binary pronouns include she, her, hers or he, him, his

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and the gender-neutral pronouns they, them, theirs or ze, hir, hir to replace individuals who identify as she or he or they. Some people prefer to avoid any use of personal pronouns and prefer to be called by their name only, according to the University of Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Resource Center. Those of us who do not have to worry about how our gender is perceived and

what we will be called based on a physical appearance is a privilege. We need to use our privilege to form a welcoming environment for all types of gender identities. To help build an accepting community within the classroom or in the office, we can begin by including our preferred gender pronouns in introductions both in-person and online.

IS IT IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE YOUR PRONOUNS UPON INTRODUCTION?

"It makes people in the trans community feel validated when people use their correct pronoun." — Isabel Ramírez-Knott,

freshman

"It’s important because it makes sure everyone is acknowledged correctly and it’s a sign of respect." — Melanie Koch, sophomore

"If non trans people use pronouns it normalizes the use of pronouns." — Brit Paulson, junior

"It’s good to ask this question so people don’t make assumptions about what you chose to identify as." — Sarah El Qadah, senior

"I think it’s important to include pronouns so everyone can feel included including trans people." — Ella Holliday, senior

THINKING GLOBALLY Charlotte Ehrlich

Editor-in-Chief

Bridging the divide

ooking around at the 56-person circle of girls – some of whom I had not seen in person in a year – nostalgia overcame me at the Senior Retreat. I could not pinpoint though, what exactly I was missing. Then it was articulated by someone across the circle: “I feel like our class became divided ever since we split into IB and AP.” A common way to sort Convent & Stuart Hall students, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement tracks begin in September of junior year. Some students elected to take neither track and continued with standard or honors level courses. Sixty-seven percent of the Convent Class of 2021 is enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme while 32% of the class engages in AP coursework, according to the Convent High School 2020-21 Profile. There are some friends that even in non-COVID times, I rarely saw on campus. I clung to classmates who took similar courses as I did, and I occasionally forgot that the “AP girls” even went to my school. There is a disconnect between IB and AP students at Convent. We perpetuate this by saying that we rarely have time to connect with each other because of our differing course loads and schedules. The IB program, a two-year elective course of study that culminates in a final exam for most courses, focuses on critical thinking and deep engagement. Given that a student receives a high exam score in her higher level courses, she can

place out of introductory courses in college. The AP program, designed by the College Board to obtain college credit, does not require a student to take a specific amount of courses, although Convent offers 16 AP classes in total. Many AP courses also require final exams at the end of either junior or senior year. Students elect to take some classes at the AP level, and others at a standard level. These two course tracks offer similar benefits. While both can lead to a college course load that focuses less on distribution requirements, challenging AP or IB courses on high school transcripts are appealing to college admission officers. Looking back on my junior year, I wish I made a better effort to sustain my friendships with girls that took a different track than I did. Not only could they have introduced me to a different perspective on coursework, but also they could have shared the interesting things they have learned with me and expanded my intellectual curiosity. While the divide of IB and AP students certainly presents a challenge as class schedules differ, I should have made the extra effort to expand my circle of friends beyond the girls I saw multiple times a day. I miss the feeling of being united with all 57 girls in my grade. Bridging the IB and AP divide is only the first step for future grades that will not have to maintain their class cohorts as restrictions lift.

1. Over 45% of Americans have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 2. California is set to reopen on June 15, lifting almost all mask mandates and capacity restrictions. 3. Crews installed new safety provisions on the Golden Gate Bridge to accommodate high wind speeds. 4. International Baccalaureate seniors will finish their external examinations on May 22. 5. Lorde is active on her Instagram food profile for the first time in 2021.

1. Pfizer, Moderna and other vaccines are still in trial phase for children 11 and under. 2. Only 38% of California’s eligible population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 3. San Francisco neighborhoods reported a loud humming noise from the new wind slats. 4. Scores and diploma results will not be released until July 6. 5. Lorde has not released an album since “Melodrama” in 2017.

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Friday, May 21, 2021 | 11

Hold your breath until the end of the tunnel

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER?

Vigilance remains important, even with vaccine rollout

Madeline Thiara Senior Reporter

pproaching the rainbowframed Robin Williams Tunnel in Marin, kids of all ages try to hold their breath, anticipating the light at the end so that they can let out a breath of relief. The coronavirus pandemic is one long tunnel, and we are finally approaching the end, hoping that our lives will soon return to normal. The COVID-19 vaccines are providing a bright, shining light at the end of the tunnel, and we can’t give up now. Although COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective and current transmission rates are low, we must still stay vigilant. Even if life goes back to “normal” by the summertime, we still are not out of the woods. Some of us may be wondering why we still need to wear masks, physically distance ourselves, and avoid big crowds, even after receiving the vaccine. Although the vaccine has proven to reduce infection and hospitalization rates, there is still so much unknown about how long the vaccine lasts, whether a booster shot is necessary, and how it will protect individuals from new coronavirus variants. In order to qualify as “fullyvaccinated,” one must have had both doses of their Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the singleshot Johnson and Johnson vaccine for at least two weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention re-

"I'll keep wearing a mask, and try to stay distanced from my friends who aren't vaccinated." — Seda Perry, freshman

"I'm getting tested periodically and staying outdoors with friends and family." — Emma Cameron, sophomore

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cently stated that fully vaccinated individuals can go outdoors without a mask and gather in small indoor groups, so it is still best to avoid large crowds, or wear a mask in those situations. Instead of attending a large party where the vaccination status of the attendees is unknown, maybe invite a small group of fully-vaccinated friends over. Even though travelling and attending concerts and sporting events has been on our minds for over a year, it is our responsibility as a community to protect each other. As fully vaccinated San Franciscans are enjoying some masklessness, we must

still remember that extent of the of the unpredictability of the coronavirus. We will be able to return to a “normal” lifestyle, if, and only if, we remain aware and continue to follow state guidelines. As we have seen throughout the many waves of the pandemic, infection and hospitalization rates can stay low for a long period of time, and then suddenly spike and reach an alltime high. In order to prevent this from happening again, we must not take on a nonchalant approach. Along with many other states, California Governor Gavin Newsom outlined steps for the

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state to mostly reopen by June 15. The reopening plan is conditional on vaccine availability and hospitalization rates, and the state will still have a mask mandate. As we approach summer, we are literally looking forward to brighter days as we see more Americans vaccinated. In both damaging and beneficial ways, we have gotten to this point in the pandemic as a society together, so it is only right that we finish it together. Our community has worn masks every day, we have sat 6-feet apart, platooned with online school, and we can not let all that hard work go to waste now.

“I'm fully vaccinated, but still wearing masks inside for other people and staying outside.”

— Finley Simon, junior

“I am going to continue to follow guidelines, social distance and wear a mask. ” — Audrey Gaddis, senior

STATE OF GRACE Grace Krumplitsch Editor-in-Chief

Shopping small with small budgets

hether it be ordering takeout burrito bowls from Taco Bar, purchasing clothes from pop-up boutiques on Union Street or grabbing fries and shakes from Super Duper, my mother ingrained in me the importance of shopping locally at a young age. If there’s anything San Franciscans have learned about caring for our greater community amidst the pandemic, it’s how important it is to shop locally since nearly 49% of California’s workforce stems from small businesses, according to California For All. The weakened economy and mandated business closures due to the pandemic have made it increasingly difficult for many local shops and restaurants to stay afloat. Over 110 locally-owned restaurants have shut their doors permanently in San Francisco alone, citing the pandemic as their primary reason, according to SF Eater. To support locally-owned businesses, we can make lifestyle changes such as swapping a Safeway run for a stop at the Marina Market or buying from Green Apple Books on Clement Street rather than ordering books from Amazon Prime. Shopping small, though, does come at a price. While local purchases strengthen local economies and tend to be more environmentally friendly, it can be far more expensive and often-

times unaffordable for those on a tight budget. A gallon of orange juice, a common kitchen staple in many households, retails at $3.50 at Safeway when the same product retails for $5.49 at the local market in my neighborhood. When presented with this price discrepancy, most families and individuals trying to save money would choose the former over the latter. Almost half of surveyed college students reported blowing their budgets before the end of the Fall 2020 semester, and roughly 76% of students report having no money in their checking accounts at some point in their college career, according to a study by Edvisors. As I prepare for my next four years in Boston and budget out my monthly expenses, I know that $6.75 matcha lattes from mom-and-pop coffee shops and frequent thrift store adventures with friends are simply not going to cut it financially in the long run. Shopping local is integral and so is building up savings for the future — leaving me wondering at what price I should abandon these principles to snag a cheaper deal. Although there is no clear solution, the best thing I can do is be intentional about my spending habits while also being mindful of how my purchases affect others.

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TOO SWEET Honey bears by street artist fnnch adorn windows and on bus stops in San Francisco. The "bear hunt" cutouts combined with a partnership with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and the San Francisco Department of Public Health as a part of a vaccination campaign have critics complaining of city-wide gentrification.

San Francisco overdoses on honey

Street artist fnnch faces criticism for oversaturation of his iconic bears

Darcy Jubb

Senior Reporter

he army of sweet honey bears created by street artist fnnch puts cuteness around every corner, but the artist is also receiving backlash for overpopulating the City with bears that, for many, are synonymous with gentrification. Originally from Missouri, fnnch — who chooses to conceal his identity — studied math and economics at Stanford University. He now is based in a studio in the Mission district, and spray paints murals using stencils, as well as selling his art, including honey bear cutouts printed on paper. “It is almost impossible to go a few blocks without seeing many honey bears,” junior Natalie Kushner said. “My family never purchased one, and they only stood out to me because I started to see them so much.” Originally designed for households to display in windows for children walking with their parents and looking for bears in a city-wide search during the early

days of the coronavirus pandemic, fnnch dresses up each honey bear with accessories relating to causes, like a bear in a pink tutu that raised funds for San Francisco Ballet, in a style fnnch describes as contemporary pop-art. “He took something that is very quotidien and familiar,” Visual Art Faculty Chair Rachel McIntire said. “Because of their graphic nature, they are really digestible and also easily reproduced and I think it speaks to the accessibility to create on such a large scale.” Honey bear murals and silkscreened images on brown paper have become popular on social media and are described as the “most Instagrammable” street art, according to KQED. Fnnch has nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram where he shares updates on latest collaborations and art works. Street artist Melanie Getman says the bears were more of an Instagram background and more of a logo than art, in the SF Chronicle.

“I think they have been popular on Instagram because they are cute and simple,” Kushner said. “The figures he paints are recognizable and not disturbing, which made them appropriate for all ages.” But fnnch’s large presence on social media has made him a target for backlash as comments share the honey bears might not be so sweet after all. Backlash began after his mural on the SF LGBT Center of three honey bears striped in the colors of LGBT flags made in June 2020 was defaced with the words “this city means more to me than most,” in red spray paint. “San Francisco is a city that has a huge queer culture,” junior Celeste Salvadori-Roam said. “It is frustrating to not take advantage of that and use an artist who is queer and who actually understands the struggles queer people go through.” Repackaging the honey bear with different flags and calling it activism does not reflect San Francisco, according to Salvadori-Roam.

The SF LGBT Center responded stating the rotating mural will be held for queer artists in future. Ricky Rat, another critic whose gray-painted cartoon rat often appears with honey bears on boarded up storefronts dialogues with the bears and questions their presence in San Francisco. “I don’t care where you’re from, but if you’re not doing something directly positive that reflects the real community, then I won’t support it,” Ricky Rat told the Bold Italic. “San Francisco has always had a transient population, and the people who come here don’t always have any real investment in our communities.” Along with artists such as Doggtown Dro who say that the honey bears have become synonymous with gentrification, not because they invented, but because they represent it, according to Ricky Rat. In one of fnnch’s most recent collaborations with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an “Order

of queer and trans nuns devoted to human rights,” fnnch created the Sister Bear, a honey bear dressed in a black habit with 50% of sales of the Sister Bear are donated to the Order. Perpetual Indulgence Sister Roma who helped organize the Sister Bear says fnnch did not bring gentrification and it is not fnnch’s fault, according to the SF Chronicle. After a sugar rush of honey throughout the pandemic, the sweetness is finally overwhelming San Francisco as honey bears are on buses, walls and in people’s homes. As public space is eaten up by the sugary creatures, less is left for other local artists from San Francisco to show their work, according to critics. “The honey bears have raised money for so many organizations and small businesses but they also can be associated with negative things,” Kushner said. “I think San Francisco is a welcoming place, but it is not afraid to speak its mind if something does not feel right.”

Beach cleanups do good while allowing for social-distancing Alina Kushner & Ada Linde

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DON'T BE TRASHY Music teacher Amy Tan, freshman Kevin Nie, and junior AP Pang pick up trash on Ocean Beach during a beach clean up service opportunity on May 2. Beach cleanups significantly reduce trash accumulation in the ocean, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

ith limited options for social interaction during the coronavirus pandemic, organized beach cleanups are providing adequate social distancing with the added bonus of helping to clean up the environment. “A lot of trash ends up in the ocean and harms wildlife,” freshman Catherine Fox said. “I hate seeing images of sea animals stuck in plastic, struggling to swim. Beach cleanups can help reduce the amount of trash that reaches the ocean, resulting in a safer place for these animals to live.” Approximately 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into oceans every year, affecting marine life such as turtles who often mistake trash for food, according to

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the Ocean Conservancy. At least 1,000 sea turtles die a year due to entanglement in plastic, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature. “I wanted to help my community and the oceans, especially marine life,” junior Madeline Drda said. “It makes me feel good to help even if it's a small contribution.” Sophomore Sophia Wu addressed trash pollution by organizing a beach cleanup at Ocean Beach on May 2, saying her love for oceans and marine life inspired her to take action and involve her school community. Beach cleanups allow volunteers to help the environment while being outdoors and maintaining a 6-foot distance and wearing masks.

“I want people to know that they’re helping save animal lives,” Wu said. “So many animals have died due to eating trash, and the pollution in our oceans has gotten worse.” Plastic trash in the ocean has significantly increased over the last year due to people incorrectly disposing of masks and gloves during the coronavirus pandemic, and many of these items have found their ways to the ocean, according to CNN. “Beach cleanups are good to prevent trash from going into the ocean, because it’s very dangerous for sea animals to be exposed to human waste,” Fox said. “It’s upsetting that so much of our waste just ends up in the ocean, and it’s just nice to feel like I’m helping with that.”

Summer sundresses Warmer air prompts lighter clothing

right colored, light cotton sundresses are a staple for summer because of the breathable fabric and can be more versatile than shorts. Sundresses originated in the 1950s mini hemline dress, but the term was coined and popularized by designer Lilly Pulitzer in

the 1960s. Although San Francisco has fewer than a dozen sundressworthy days a year, sundresses are a valuable wardrobe staple for anyone who ventures out of the City. — Amelia Froyd-Kamrath & Nicole Klein

Target $25 White billowy cotton dress

Gap $59 Fit & flare square neck

Reformation $98.00 Abbot dress