Ecstasy, Molly, Window, Adam. All of these names describe the same substance, the Schedule 1 restricted chemical compound Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA. A relatively common and dangerous recreational drug, ecstasy is known for its ability to induce a calm state of … Read More
Eleanor Burke looks down at her wrist to see a low pixel screen flashing blue lights. In the midst of one of her many walks, she has just reached 5,000 steps on the day. At age 78, the FitBit provides … Read More
“The Purple One” was found dead in an elevator at his Paisley Park complex on Thursday, April 21. Since the 1970’s, the musician Prince has produced music that seemed to simultaneously define and transcend genres. He has crafted pop, rock, … Read More
For decades, economists have asked how to end poverty? Microloans can have a huge impact. Microloans supply impoverished communities with capital that they would not have access to otherwise. Typically, microloans are targeted at women and their families. This supports … Read More
“Websites are in about the same place as dinosaurs were at the tail end of the Cretaceous Period 65 million years ago. Which is to say, about to go extinct.” —Evan Williams, founder of the online article-publishing platform, Medium, to … Read More
The average American female weighs 140 pounds and is 5’ 4”; the average American female model weighs 117 pounds and is 5’ 7”, according to the West Virginia Department of Education. This disconnect, many believe, has led to an anorexia … Read More
The promise of a good Chipotle burrito is mouth-watering. The message Chipotle’s advertisements send is clear: everyone loves a good Chipotle burrito. The service is fast, the atmosphere casual, the price reasonable and the food both delicious and healthy. The servings … Read More
McLaren Park has something for everyone – two dog ponds keep K-9s gleeful, miles of mountain-biking trails keep the adventurous entertained, playgrounds keep little kids laughing, and benches abound for the pedestrians to stop and take in their surroundings. The … Read More
There are only three types of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Attributed to the British Prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, Mark Twain first popularized this adage in the United States; it is as relevant today as it was when Twain first quoted … Read More
On October 15, 2015, Södersjukhuset, a hospital in Sweden, took initiative to support human rights by opening the world’s first male rape victim support center. Södersjukhuset, which already provides a walk-in center for female victims of sexual assault, has stated … Read More
On September 1, 2015 a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. asserting that Uber drivers are employees of the corporation, not independent contractors, was granted class action status by District Court Judge Edward Chen. The ruling came over two years after … Read More
Test scores released on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, paint a clear picture of the problem plaguing the California and San Francisco public education system. Known as “the Nation’s Report Card,” these common core test scores revealed severe deficiencies in both … Read More
On Sunday June 26, 2015, over 1.8 million people, which is more than double the city’s population, flooded through the streets of San Francisco, radiating color, and most importantly—pride. LGBT activists marched proudly down Market in vibrant unity as the … Read More
“A term coined by George H. W. Bush in reference to Ronald Reagan’s economic plans. Reagan focused on supply side economics — encourage economic growth by cutting taxes and encouraging the rich to be more productive, similar to trickle-down economics.” Well, … Read More
In May 2014 at St. Paul’s School, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, a fifteen-year-old freshman girl accused senior Owen Labrie of sexually assaulting her. The encounter was part of the “Senior Salute,” a reported ‘tradition’ at St. Paul’s … Read More
In Winter 2014, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, under the leadership of Archbishop Cordileone, unveiled new morality clauses to its faculty handbook. The changes condemn abortion, contraception, homosexuality, artificial insemination, and same- sex marriage. It goes on to call embryonic … Read More
San Francisco is home to many shopping malls, department stores, and global chains, but in recent years, has also been a hub for temporary pop-up businesses. These shops typically exist in a location from one day to one year. Some … Read More
This school year marked the beginning of a new and improved Jellis block. The redesign this year involved only ninth and tenth graders. Freshman attended workshops on civic engagement and the importance of volunteering. Sophomores put theory to work; each was required … Read More
Originally an IQ test administered to recruits for the army during World War I, the SAT Reasoning Test has grown into a nationally standardized college admissions test. World War I signified a milestone for test-taking; since then the SAT has … Read More
After working as the Development Associate at Lick for three and a half years, Zoe Foss is embarking on a new journey in education technology. For three months, she is going to take courses in web development programs from General … Read More
On May 26, 2014 the house of Lick-Wilmerding students Yanni Velasquez ’15 and Keanu Velasquez ’17 in the Outer Mission/ Excelsior district burned. At 5:30 in the morning Yanni and Keanu lay in bed fast asleep. Keanu recounts the story … Read More
What was the reason for the start of the American Revolution? What eased the queasiness of the 7th Duchess of Bedford? What substance brought together the distanced English classes because of its tangy, sweet flavor? Tea. For over two millennia, … Read More
The Northern California Independent Booksellers Association defines what it means to be an independent bookstore: “Independent booksellers talk with our customers directly and enjoy fulfilling—even exceeding—their expectations, whether its recommending a great book we’ve just read, or helping you discover new … Read More
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ video, “Thrift Shop,” had 679,334,319 views on YouTube as of March 29. Since the release of the song, thrift shopping has gained immense traction. However, students at Lick-Wilmerding have been thrift shopping long before the success of … Read More
At the end of Parks and Recreation’s final episode, a message appeared onscreen: “We love you, Harris. – The Parks Crew.” Not five days before the series concluded, 30-year-old Parks producer and writer Harris Wittels was found dead in his … Read More
As you’re walking down the street with your phone out and your computer in hand, thinking about that test tomorrow and that essay you have due, you are not worrying about your environment. But in all places, people need to be … Read More
On December 28, 2014, AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed into the Java Sea, capping off one of the deadliest years in commercial air history. Minutes before Air Traffic Control lost contact with Flight QZ8501, the pilot, Captain Iriyanto, requested permission to … Read More
Trigger warning for sexual violence. The Paper Tiger uses “sexual violence” to encompass a broader range of experiences than the traditionally more narrowly-defined terms “sexual assault” and “rape.” “How have you responded to allegations that you violated Title IX by … Read More
As police brutality protests have spread across the country, many people in the police force (from officers to administrators) have reacted negatively to the allegations of protesters, even feeling personally attacked by the actions of protesters. The offended officers felt … 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
When Pablo was just 15 years old, Mara Salvatrucha (MS) gang members came to his high school and tried to force Pablo to join them. Pablo did not want to be part of a gang and repeatedly told the older … Read More
“YESTERDAY’S MODERATE IS TODAY’S HEADLINE.” These words have popped up across the city, displayed on the sides of MUNI buses, positioned above two pictures of Abdel Bary, an ISIS member. In the first, he is dressed in a red … Read More
Be wary of the food you buy. Be especially cautious of prepared food, even from seemingly reputable sources. From January 2014 to August 2014, there were over 140 food and drug products recalled in the United States. In 2008 there … Read More
Paris, known as the “City of Lights” is also the city that lights up. The number of smokers – especially teen smokers – in Paris isn’t something I was aware of until my family vacationed there last summer. Before our trip, … Read More
Drought. Both California and Nevada are facing extreme conditions. San Francisco’s precipitation level has dropped 58% from previous years, Lake Shasta’s total capacity has dropped 17% from previous years, the San Luis Reservoir is currently only 17% full,and the Sierra … Read More
On October 13, police in Ferguson, Missouri, arrested at least 50 protesters from a 500-person gathering outside a Ferguson police station on charges of civil disobedience. These protestors were continuing the demonstrations that began over two months ago, after Michael … Read More
Since June 14, 2014, just over 2.5 million people have posted photos and videos on Instagram under the hashtag #ALSIceBucketChallenge. The viral social media campaign to raise both awareness and money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou … Read More
Imagine an AP U.S. History class in which real history—successes, mistakes, paradoxes and failures—has conveniently been forgotten. Study guide: valiant European “explorers” arrived on virgin continent and built a free new world. Heroic citizens of the new country constructed a … Read More
“‘Queer bohemian’ chairs theology department at Woodside Priory School” When the students at Woodside Priory High School in Woodside, CA read that headline published in the California Catholic Daily on March 25, 2014, they knew who it was referring to: … Read More
In June 2014, San Francisco homes’ selling prices hit a million dollar median for the first time in the city’s history. That’s the sold price. The listing price was a much more conservative $799,000, a fact that speaks to the … Read More
In The Wall Street Journal’s recent article “Oh, No Not Another College Tour!” Sarah Lawrence College professor Marek Fuch writes about the numerous college visits that have students “lacing up for another amble around another campus, members of an endless string … Read More
Months after its disappearance, Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 is still making headlines. This time, though, it is for a different reason—ocean awareness. The harried search for any debris from the plane, which disappeared without a trace on March 8 on … Read More
As the school year comes to a close, seniors across the world will be packing their duffle bags and suitcases and heading off to the next four-year chapter of their lives. Juniors are in the peak of the college search; … Read More
You’ve been told this before: the Internet saturates your life., influencing what you like, what you know and mainly what you buy. The latest marketing strategy is YouTube hauling videos, which give large companies a low-investment way of promoting their … Read More
Vaccinations against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are highly recommended for both pre-teen girls and boys, have been proven to help prevent cervical cancer and genital warts. Yet, according to a 2012 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control … Read More
On February 25th in the early Tuesday morning, a construction crew was preparing to pour a concrete base for the new Transbay Transit Center when workers discovered an old but well-preserved skeleton. “Today at about 8 a.m., we made a … Read More
A well-documented problem with eating healthy is the fact that the cheapest food tends to be unhealthy. Eating healthy can sometimes be simply out of people’s financial reach, which can be seen in the high obesity rates among low-income people. … Read More
Recently at Lick, handmade signs strategically placed near sinks urging students and teachers to turn off the tap and use less water disappeared from bathroom walls. The removal of these signs has come at an odd time, as California is … Read More
Freshmen at Lick-Wilmerding High School will be facing a different SAT than sophomores and juniors will be. The College Board has announced that it has revamped the SAT and, in 2016, the new test will be implemented. College Board President … Read More
Time Magazine’s Person of the Year award is given to the individual Time’s writing staff believes had the most influence on the world during a certain year. It is important to note that the award is for most influence, not … Read More
An anonymous tipper has been leaving hundreds and thousands of dollars of tips in various locations across the United States. The first generous tip was given in Utah in mid-August of this past year. The Huffington Post reported a $5,000 … Read More
For years Chinatown has been stagnant, causing it to lose most of its luster. As the most densely populated place in the country west of Manhattan, Chinatown is filled with stores and restaurants that no longer have the same draw … Read More
Eleven million people visit SeaWorld each year. The park’s popularity is attested to by its annual earnings of $1.5 billion each year. Families are entertained by orcas and dolphins jumping out of tanks. Visitors are amazed at the interactions between … Read More
Humans of New York, commonly known as HONY, is taking the Internet by storm. What began as a humble Facebook page has expanded to include quite a successful Tumblr blog, Instagram account, Twitter persona, official website and a newly released … Read More
In the heart of Glen Park, across from the bustling BART station on a busy Sunday morning, hectic workers set up tents and tables, placing delicious jams, meat, fresh fruit and vegetables in various places. Slowly, people start to crowd … Read More
In recent years, San Francisco has experienced a slow rise in the cost of living. San Francisco Supervisor David Campos claims that in the city, we have “a tale of two cities”; a divide between the rich and the non-rich. … 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
Horse lovers in Italy rejoiced on September 19, 2013 when Charlie, one of the world’s smallest ponies, was recovered after being kidnapped from the 47th Annual National Horse Show. Charlie’s ordeal began on September 12, 2013 when police say someone … Read More
“Hey bro, you wanna grab some froyo? I’m kinda feeling some froyo right now.” Frozen yogurt! It’s everyone’s favorite free-period treat. And why not? It’s cheap, you can find it a short walk from school, it comes in almost every … Read More
Faggot. This was the first word Orlando high school senior Ben O’Keefe saw when he checked his e-mail after school one day in September 2010. The e-mail was from a classmate. Ben tried to ignore it as he clicked on … Read More
Since its opening in September of 1935, City College of San Francisco has been a public institution serving both the academic and vocational needs of students. Originally, City College was part of the San Francisco Unified School District. The fledgling … Read More
Stereotyping and discrimination have become social offenses in recent decades. So why is it that all but few are silent when the cause of discrimination is a little extraweight? Cases of fat discrimination range from social degradation to job refusal. … Read More
Treasure Island, the artificial landmass off of Yerba Buena Island (not to be confused with Angel Island in Marin County) has been full of promise since its construction in 1936-1937. The island’s name comes from the notion that its soil … Read More
Yes, the Mission District is the heart of urban appeal in the San Francisco Latino community. And yes, it is a hipster haunt for up and coming San Franciscans of all ethnicities. However, a less appealing aspect to the Mission … Read More