March Madness: Pac-12 Preview

It’s that time: March Madness. The four day hiatus of college basketball, the hiatus when Lick-students, teachers, and staff scramble to fill out their March Madness bracket is coming to an end. Have you finished? The possibilities are more exciting … Read More

Neko Atsume

Dogs are great. I love dogs. But cats were always an enigma to me, creatures that never piqued my interest despite being one of the most popular pet choices in the nation. In a way, their enigmatic nature is what … Read More

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“On Arts”: Public Purpose Program –Lauren Hall and Christina Perry

Lauren Hall started helping with the 826 Valencia college scholarship program in 2005, two years after the first scholarship had been awarded. When the first scholarship was awarded to Chinaka Hodge, a rising young student in the Mission community, the … Read More

The Hateful Eight Movie Review

On December 25th, 2015 the Hateful Eight, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was released. Set four, five or maybe six years after the Civil War, this story follows the bounty hunter John Ruth “The Hangman” (Kurt Russell) and his prisoner Daisy … Read More

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“On Arts”: Public Purpose Program – Jewelea Rivas, Winner of the 826 Valencia Taylor Renfrew Ingham Memorial Scholarship

Jewelea Rivas, as a graduating senior at  Joe O’Connell High School in the Mission District, won the 2010 “826 Valencia Taylor Renfrew Ingham Memorial Scholarship.” The scholarship, named after a dedicated Hunter’s Point art teacher, was a fitting honor for … Read More

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“On Arts”: Public Purpose Program – Jesse Eisenberg in conversation

On November 12th, 2015, actor, author and activist Jesse Eisenberg, on tour with his new book, Bream Gives Me Hiccups sat down for a conversation with author Steven Winn on stage at the Nourse Theater. This was the 7th event … Read More

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

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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

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This semester the Hyphen is publishing a series of articles written by Hyphen co-editor Amelia Levin-Sheffield featuring City Arts and Lectures and 826 Valencia to highlight how people and organizations include public purpose endeavors in their personal and work lives. “On … Read More

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“On Arts”: Public Purpose Program – Sarah Vowell and Daniel Handler In Conversation

The third City Arts & Lectures event for the “On Arts” series was an on stage conversation between writer and social commentator Sarah Vowell and San Francisco author Daniel Handler at the Nourse Theater in San Francisco on October 26, … Read More

“On Arts”: Public Purpose Program – Miranda July, Sheila Heti and Thao Nguyen In Conversation

Sheila Heti and Miranda July in conversation with Thao Nguyen were the first guest speakers for the “On Arts” series held at the Norse Theater on September 17th, 2015. A recording of this event will be broadcast on KQED on Sunday Oct 4, … Read More

A Recipe Turned Restaurant – A Night at State Bird Provisions

Official State Bird of California, 1952: California valley quail (native), known for their hardiness and adaptability Provisions: the providing or supplying of something, especially food and drink -State Bird Provisions State Bird Provisions began as a recipe to prepare California’s state … Read More

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Gender Week’s The Mask You Live In Review

Where does you come from? I’m using the singular person intentionally because I’m treating you as something separate from yourself, something that’s a product of the world and the people around you. Everyone’s behaviors— especially those of us raised as … Read More

Patricia + Giotto

Over the course of last month’s Fashion Week(s) I became infatuated with the street style Italian couple, Giotto Calendoli and Patricia Manfield. Following in the footsteps of Veronica Heilbrunner and Justin O’Shea, the veteran style couple, Calendoli and Manfield have … Read More

Gender Week: Lick Who? #4

"What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word 'feminism'?" "What really comes to my mind is the fact that at Lick, a lot of boys say they don't really agree with the feminist movement and aren't feminist but I think that it's just because they don't understand what feminism really is."

“What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘feminism’?”
“What really comes to my mind is the fact that at Lick, a lot of boys say they don’t really agree with the feminist movement and aren’t feminist but I think that it’s just because they don’t understand what feminism really is.”

"I really feel that the movie we watched [The Mask You Live In] was converying an important message about young men and their problems and that it's okay to take off that mask." "It gave me a lot more respect for what guys have to deal with as well as women."

“I really feel that the movie we watched [The Mask You Live In] was converying an important message about young men and their problems and that it’s okay to take off that mask.”
“It gave me a lot more respect for what guys have to deal with as well as women.”

Gender Week: Girl Talk Monologues

Friday, April 24th is the second annual Girl Talk at Lick-Wilmerding, hosted by Lick-Wilmerding Organization of Women (LWOW). A collection of anonymously written feminist monologues are performed by girls, for anyone to watch. LWOW leaders Natalie Gable, Claire Fry, Bix Archer, … Read More

Gender Week: Lick Who? #3

"What was the most interesting thing or your favorite part of the movie [The Mask You Live In] today?" "My favorite parts were that whole list of statistics. I thought it was super interesting because I had never really thought about the lives of boys much, especially about video games and how they impact a boy's mind."

“What was the most interesting part of the movie [The Mask You Live In] today?”
“My favorite parts were that whole list of statistics. I thought it was super interesting because I had never really thought about the lives of boys much, especially about video games and how they impact a boy’s mind.”

"I think the most interesting thing was when they had the people in prison for manslaughter who were shedding light on the cause and effect of their actions as a result of what a man is supposed to be. That's an aspect of crime that is often pushed under the carpet." "I really found the section where the teacher gives all the students paper masks and has them write how they look on the outside and feel on the inside really impactful because a lot of boys don't really have the opportunity to show how they feel. That would be something really good for society."

“I think the most interesting thing was when they had the people in prison for manslaughter who were shedding light on the cause and effect of their actions as a result of what a man is supposed to be. That’s an aspect of crime that is often pushed under the carpet.”
“I really found the section where the teacher gives all the students paper masks and has them write how they look on the outside and feel on the inside really impactful because a lot of boys don’t really have the opportunity to show how they feel. That would be something really good for society.”

Gender Week: What Sends a Message About Your Gender?

Chalkboard discussion in the Center, Day 2: How does the way you present yourself send a message about your gender? "I second-guess clothing choices often," "what kind of man am I?," "the world reads a message onto me," "I wear what I think I should," "I don't think about my gender," and more.

Chalkboard discussion in the Center, Day 2:
How does the way you present yourself send a message about your gender?
“I second-guess clothing choices often,” “what kind of man am I?,” “the world reads a message onto me,” “I wear what I think I should,” “I don’t think about my gender,” and more.

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Gender Week: When Have YOU Been Treated Differently?

Chalkboard discussion in the Center for Civic Engagement, Day 1: When have you been treated differently because of your gender?  "At night," "being called bossy for taking initiative," "when I wear leggings," "people think I can't be feminine because my clothes are masculine," and more.

Chalkboard discussion in the Center for Civic Engagement, Day 1:
When have you been treated differently because of your gender?
“At night,” “being called bossy for taking initiative,” “when I wear leggings,” “people think I can’t be feminine because my clothes are masculine,” and more.

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Gender Week: Lick Who? #2

"I'm excited to get to know know everyone else's experience with gender and read their comments on the Hyphen." "I'm looking forward to the screening on Wednesday and especially to the conversations afterwards. I think it's a topic that we don't talk enough about which is about men and masculinity instead of focusing on just women and their experiences."

“I’m excited to get to know know everyone else’s experience with gender and read their comments on the Hyphen.”
“I’m looking forward to the screening on Wednesday and especially to the conversations afterwards. I think it’s a topic that we don’t talk enough about which is about men and masculinity instead of focusing on just women and their experiences.”

"What do you think is the biggest stereotype for guys?"  "Boys don't cry."

“What do you think is the biggest stereotype for guys?”
“Boys don’t cry.”

 

Gender Week: Lick Who? #1

For feminists specifically, we are all seen as if we are going to kill you or eat you. Like everyone that may have said something sexist in the past seems afraid of us and thinks that we're angry all the time, and we're just not.

For feminists specifically, we are all seen as if we are going to kill you or eat you. Like everyone that may have said something sexist in the past seems afraid of us and thinks that we’re angry all the time, and we’re just not.

 

"What are you most excited about during Gender Week this year?"  "I'm looking forward to the documentary, "The Mask We Live In," I think it'll be really good."

“What are you most excited about during Gender Week this year?”
“I’m looking forward to the documentary, “The Mask We Live In,” I think it’ll be really good.”

The Hyphen Welcomes You to Gender Week

Dear Lick-Wilmerding Community, Welcome to the second annual GENDER WEEK on the Hyphen! We have been working hard to gather voices from many perspectives throughout our school’s community. Each day we will post new articles and interviews, Lick Who? pictures, … Read More

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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

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Mills Breaks Trans Barrier

In August, Mills College in Oakland updated its definition of “female” for its applicants to include transgender women, transgender men, nonbinary and intersex people. The move set a precedent for numerous other women’s colleges, including Mount Holyoke and Wellesley, all … 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

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Moschino’s Mass-Market Makeover

This season, during Milan fashion week, Moschino (pronounced mo-skeen-oh) released a spring ready-to-wear collection centered completely around the iconic Mattel maiden, Barbie. Models in on the Milan catwalk strutted in towering studded pink heels, sequined denim, brand toting sweatsuits and … Read More

Suicide Bomb Training Goes Wrong

A terrorist instructor’s presentation backfired when the suicide vest he was demonstrating with detonated, killing himself and 21 other members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group. The insurgent’s camp where the explosion took place was … Read More

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Lick Cross-Country Dominates Stanford Invitational

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