On May 2nd, 2016, at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Chelsea and the Tottenham Hotspurs drew 2-2. Chelsea had been down 2-0, and Eden Hazard of Chelsea leveled it in the 83rd minute. Why is this scoreline so significant? First … Read More
Author Archives: Loic Marcon
Anatomy and Physiology Offers Enriching Medical Experience
Guts and blood, intestines and lungs, are some of the gross wonders of an organism’s body that you will encounter when you take Honors Biology: Anatomy and Physiology. The class meets in the Bio Lab, which provides the best workspace … Read More
Google Cardboard and The New Era of Journalism
I am standing on the ledge of the helicopter soaring by the side of the Empire State Building. I glance down cautiously to behold a giant man depicted flat on the ground and little specks of real humans stomping all over him. … Read More
Summer Spain Trip is a Huge Success
This summer, Lick-Wilmerding sponsored two student trips abroad. The international trips to Spain and Senegal are lead with the goal of “equipping students with a global connection and understand- ing. [It] is an important component of graduating students who feel respon- … Read More
Spring Sports Wrap-Up
Spring at Lick may be the most highly anticipated season when it comes to athletics. There are seven different sports in the spring and this year has been highly competitive for all of them. As the Major League Baseball season … Read More
FA Cup: A Reexamination of English Soccer
While it may not be well-known in the United States, The FA Cup is considered the most prestigious tournament in England. The FA Cup stands for The Football Association Challenge Cup and represents a long, rich, and passionate history of … Read More
Lick Students Dazzle in 2015 One-Acts Festival
The One Acts festival has historically been a magical jewel in the crown of the Lick-Wilmerding performing arts department. The One Acts are written, directed, and performed exclusively by students. This year freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors were the authors of … Read More
What It’s Really Like To Be a Chef
“What’s the best thing your dad makes?” “I bet you have amazing dinners!” “Do you get really good food at home?” These are just a few things people say to me when they hear that my dad is a chef. … Read More
Brown Sugar Kitchen: Tasty, Great Soul Food in Oakland
I took a seat in the cushioned carmine red chair at the counter and put my hunger aside to scope out the scene around me. It was 10 o’clock on Sunday morning. Outside, the Oakland air was chilly and smoggy, but … Read More
Fall Sports Update: Varsity Soccer
The Lick-Wilmerding Varsity Soccer team has had a very successful season so far. With a record of 8 wins, 1 loss, and 3 ties, Lick has accumulated 38 goals and conceded only 11 goals. Team captains have made a huge impact on … Read More
Hyphen Interviews: Clara Liang Goes to Mountain School
Why would a high school junior stray from their comfort zone – a rigorous and exciting education in one of the greatest cities in the world – and go work on a farm in the rural countryside? Clara Liang ‘16 … Read More