“When people visualize the dance program they see people just laughing and having fun and I really wanted to capture that for the dance promo and get people really excited for the concert.” -Ryan Yee ’18 Tickets for the … Read More
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Independent Study Series: Maya Levin Investigates Forensic Pathology
Hyphen: Can you tell me a little bit about what you’re focusing on in your independent study, do you have a central question or thesis? Maya Levin: I kind of went into this knowing I wanted to do something working … Read More
Hyphen in Conversation: Black Student Union
Watch the BSU President Shevann Stueben ’16 and Community Networker Maiyio Taylor-Jackson ’17 reflect on BSU’s efforts and hope for their club in the future.
Hyphen in Conversation: Gender Sexuality Awareness Club
Watch GSA leaders Annika Salmi ’17, Eddie Baker ’16, Samuel Berston ’16 and Kate Chaloemtiarana ’16 discuss their plans and hopes for the future of GSA. Filmed by Zoe Harris ’16
Hyphen in Conversation; Muses, Feminist A Capella Group
Watch Muses seniors Isabel Povey ’16, Clara Liang ’16, and Anna Young ’16 give you insight into the Muses, an all-female a capella group that performs all-female songs. Filmed by KK Narita ’16
Independent Study Series: Quinn Donohue ’16 and Science Journalism
Hyphen: Can you tell me a little about your independent study: who was your advisor, what was your main goal for the project? Quinn Donohue: Last year, I did an independent study for two semesters with Ms. von Breton. It … Read More
Independent Study Series: Clara Liang Investigates Food Sharing, Eating, Creating
Hyphen: Tell me a little bit about your independent study, why you chose to do this, what is your guiding question or thesis? Clara Liang: My independent study is on food, and more specifically food culture in America, and the … Read More
Hyphen Exclusive: Winter Dance Concert 2015
⋅A behind the scenes glimpse into the creation of the 2015 Winter Dance Concert⋅
Independent Study Series: Kate Chaloemtiarana and “Queer Music History”
The Hyphen, this semester, is offering a series of articles about independent studies Lick students have created in the past two years. Independent studies are self-designed classes in which the student chooses a topic and faculty advisor, creates homework, a cumulative … Read More
Internship: Alexandra Tien-Smith ’17
Hyphen Co-editor Amelia Levin-Sheffield sat down with Alexandra Tien-Smith ’17 to discuss her internship with Invision Network Shelter in San Mateo. Amelia Levin-Sheffield: What is your internship? Alexandra Tien-Smith: I’m doing an internship at San Mateo’s Invision Shelter Network. AL-S: Can you … Read More
Independent Study Series: Nik Brocchini and “Art in Lost Worlds”
The Hyphen, this semester, is offering a series of articles about independent studies Lick students have created in the past two years. Independent studies are self-designed classes in which the student chooses a topic and faculty advisor, creates homework, a cumulative … Read More
PPP Internship: Charlotte Miller ’17 at the Stables
Hyphen Co-editor Amelia Levin-Sheffield sat down with Charlotte Miller ’17 to discuss her internship at the Miwok Center Stables in Mill Valley. Amelia Levin-Sheffield: Can you explain what your internship is? Charlotte Miller: I’m serving as a junior member on the … Read More
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“We’re drawing mountains!”
One Acts: Sneak Preview from Playwrights and Directors
This year is the 27th Annual Festival of One Acts at Lick-Wilmerding. The shows are on Friday, January 30 at 7:30pm and Saturday, January 31 at 2pm. Playwrights, directors, actors, stagehands, costume designers, and tech managers have been hard at … Read More
A Year in India: Chase Hommeyer’s Gap Year
Chase Hommeyer ’14, a Lick alumna, is spending a gap year between Lick-Wilmerding and Princeton University in Varanasi, India through Princeton’s Bridge Year Program. The Hyphen’s interview team entered into an email correspondence with Chase for an exclusive Hyphen interview. … Read More
Taliah Mancini and Yanni Velasquez: Lick’s First Student Inclusion Chairs
Zoe Harris ‘16, Hyphen co-managing editor and reporter, sat down with Yanni Velasquez ‘15 and Taliah Mancini ‘15, who are the first to be elected as Lick’s Student Inclusion Chairs––a Student Council position new this year. ZH: What were your expectations and … Read More
Monologues: Inspiring Girl Talk at GirlTalk
GirlTalk, hosted by Lick-Wilmerding Organization of Women (LWOW), is a collection of monologues written and spoken anonymously with themes of feminism and girl power. They are to be performed for the first time by female students on Friday, April 11th. … Read More
Invasion of The Sutros: Steve Page’15 in the New Jamming Band
Two years ago Lick’s very own Stephen Page ‘15 and his two friends Thomas and Joe founded The Sutros. In the seventh grade, the threesome had played as The Avenues. As their skill and musical vision grew, they realized they … 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
Discussion: Lick Voices on Michael Brown Shooting
Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen, was fatally shot by white police officer Darren Wilson on August 9th, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. It is still unclear, according to witnesses, whether Brown was moving towards Wilson or had his hands in … Read More
A Warm Welcome from StuCo Presidents Julian and Joelle
Dear Student Body, First of all, we want to be the first to welcome you all back to school! For those of you who don’t know us, we’re Julian and Joelle (aka JCrew…) and we’re this year’s student council presidents! … Read More
The Buzz about Beekeeping Club
Beekeeping is an art that the Greeks perfected by domesticating the beehives and using fire smoke in order to collect the honey that these amazing bees create. Nik Brochini ’16 brought this ancient art to Lick this year through his … Read More
Bands at Lick Expand: Helen Keller Birthday Party
Loie Plautz ‘15 and Daniel Holtzman ‘17 are part of a new band started in February, called Helen Keller Birthday Party. They write all their own music and were featured in their debut performance as a band in the Student … Read More
Student-Run Band at Lick: Space Among Many
This past week, Lick’s popular, self-run band, Space Among Many, spoke with the Hyphen staff about their experience in music and how they came together. The band of three seniors– Glenna Roberts, Jack Gorlin, and Tano Brock– are known primarily … Read More
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One thing I’ve noticed a lot at Lick-Wilmerding is that the vast majority of females at the school have long hair. And that’s really interesting, since long hair is something we associate with femininity.
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Sometimes I feel uncomfortable on public transportation even if I’m not wearing anything bad. This guy started talking to me and I was wearing hoodie and pants, so, is that provocative?
Alaska Arrives– With ANSWERS!
You’ve waited. We’ve delivered. Introducing Alaska, the anonymous advice columnist answering anonymously-asked questions from the student body. Welcome to the end of your woes and worries. 1. Alaska, I’m so sad because there’s no snow in Tahoe. Every day I … Read More
Ask Alaska: New Advice Columnists Greet the Student Body
Do YOU remember when we asked to hear your problems? Your issues? Your woes and worries that keep you up at night? Are you in love? Over-stressed? Overwhelmed? Ask our new two-person advice columnist team– Ask Alaska. Here’s what they … Read More
Crafts With Taft: Lick Student Turned Blogger and Business Owner
Taft Weber-Kilpack ‘16, an Etsy craft shop owner, blog writer, and Lick student, sat down with the Hyphen on February 11th to talk about her crafty business and her future plans with her blog and her online shop, “Making Tembo”. … Read More
Straight from the Playwrights– One Acts Preview!
The annual One Acts Festival at Lick-Wilmerding quickly approaches– performances are on Friday, February 7th at 7:30pm and Saturday the 8th at 2pm. The six playwrights were asked to share either a list of words that embody their play, their … Read More
The Hyphen’s Answer to Your Fears and Troubles: Ask Alaska
Submit questions to our anonymous advice columnist, Alaska. Keep an eye out for Alaska’s response once a month on Tuesday Newsday. Submit your worries here!
“The Muses” Live Up to Their Name as Inspiration for Woman Singers
The Muses, a new, all-girls singing group at Lick, is led by juniors Jacqueline Blaska, Eva Krukowski, and Carly Steyer. On Sunday, January 26th, the Hyphen staff interviewed Jacqueline and Eva about their experience in starting the group as they … Read More