On April 20, 2016, Lily Simonson, painter and educator, visited Lick-Wilmerding’s Journalism and A Block Short Story classes. Simonson’s expansive and profound works explore the intersections between abstract art and natural science. A keen observer of nature, Simonson specializes in … Read More
On a fall Monday, the Lick varsity soccer team was practicing defending free kicks. As the ball was kicked to the goal, Loic Marcon ’17, the defensive-mid, jumped into the air to block the shot. He aimed to block the … Read More
For Aden Misra Siebel ‘17, it’s time for class. He sits down at the table, opens his computer, and gets ready for this week’s discussion. The teacher enters the classroom as Misra Siebel exchanges pleasantries with his peers. The class—called … Read More
Despite frequent sandwich orders that request the bread, a new study finds that ciabatta rolls are simply not an effective platform for sandwiches. On Monday, the University of Marin’s Journal of Science, Medicine and Sandwich Research released an extensive and … Read More
Clustered closely together on the big wooden bench in the foyer as they wait to begin practice, the motley crew of the new Lick-Wilmerding Water Polo Team exudes friendly, inclusive, jovial, and slightly rambunctious energy. This fall marks the inaugural … Read More
It was a nippy April night in Toronto, and while hockey fans mourned the Maple Leafs’ disappointing season, baseball fans at Rogers Centre celebrated the beginning of a promising Blue Jays season. Heading into the seventh inning, the Jays led … Read More
In a recent landmark legislation signed by Indiana Governor Mike Pence, businesses and individuals in Indiana now have the right to deny service to gay people. SB-101, or the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” will allow businesses to use “religious freedom” as … Read More
I play basketball on occasion; not competitively or seriously, but because I’m tall and people will tell me about my “wasted height” if I don’t. So I do. The most pertinent issue with my game at the moment is that I … Read More
For Lick students Alex Sahai ’16 and Alex Fine ’17, a tenet of entrepreneurship is that businesses should be founded with a social component to help others. In September of 2014, the duo founded the Social Entrepreneurship Club at LWHS … Read More
This year, LWHS welcomed back a new member to its admissions staff: Ben Cohn ’08. Mr. Cohn, a man of many talents, has devoted himself to spreading his extensive knowledge and love of music around the world. After graduating from the … Read More
“Tell our enemies that they may take our lives but they will never take our freedom!” Prior to September 18, 2014, these words from the film Braveheart defined most people’s notions of Scottish sense of independence from England. Unfortunately for … Read More
Once hailed as the worst and least interesting professional team in the sports world, the Los Angeles Clippers found themselves all over the news in April. Despite their remarkable performance in the NBA playoffs, the franchise’s newfound limelight quickly shifted their … Read More
The Annual Student Council Showcase is an event that celebrates and demonstrates the talent of the Lick community, while simultaneously bringing in donations for a good cause. The 6th Annual Showcase on March 13 was in full swing before the … Read More
Cryptocurrencies” are defined as a digital medium of exchange. Since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009, a massive wave of digital currencies has flooded the global internet market. While Bitcoin still reigns as the dominant digital currency of the world … Read More
Boasting four kilobytes of RAM and a $666.66 price tag (roughly $2,750 in 2014 dollars, adjusted for inflation), the Apple-I home computer went on sale in April 1976. It did not include a case, keyboard, or monitor, but The Byte Shop … Read More
Neon hues or simple black. “Tags” or “bombs.” A portrait of a fictional creature on the wall of a factory in Albany, or a name etched on the glass of a BART station. The definition of graffiti varies: federal law … Read More
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA — At the state meet for Division 5 cross-country, Lick-Wilmerding concluded their best season ever with a 4th place finish for the girls and a 6th place finish for the boys team. Both teams’ streak of victory began … Read More
On September 28, 2013, cross-country teams from all over California gathered in Palo Alto at the Stanford Golf Course to exhibit their teams’ skills. Lick-Wilmerding joined its many Division 5 rivals to race. The fall afternoon was blisteringly hot. The … Read More
The people of the Syrian Arab Republic (Syria for short) have seen decades of struggles, tension, and conflict. They have seen a dynastic series of Assads lead their small nation for over 40 years. They have seen peaceful protests against … Read More