Hillary Clinton is the most qualified presidential candidate in history. She has amassed decades of experience in government, as U.S. Senator from New York and the Secretary of State, and has consistently swept the nation with victories. She just won New York, a state heavy with delegates, … Read More
When I first heard about Bernie Sanders, he reminded me of a candidate that I hear about every election cycle — a semi-independent hyper-liberal who has strong stances on important issues. He is the person who wants complete equality and … 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
When people talk about Lick-Wilmerding High School, they praise the shop classes, the impressive academics, the diversity, and the school’s maxim, “Private school with a public purpose.” But none of these important parts of Lick would exist without long-time Chief … 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
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
After two years at Lick-Wilmerding, Rebekah Randle, the Learning Strategies Associate, is excited and sad to be leaving LW next fall to go to graduate school at University of San Francisco, where she will study Librarian Science. Rebekah has served … 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
Kate Kendell has a message for you: “[You] are part of the history that we are making around LGBT rights. I mean we are in the midst of a civil rights struggle for LGBT people that is garnering headlines for … Read More
On December 28, 2014, 18-year-old Leelah Alcorn died. To be fair, it’s inaccurate to pin her death on one specific date; it was a protracted and painful process, partially exacted by her devoutly religious parents on the child they called … Read More
I am disappointed in the recent actions of Lick students. I am referring to the events that have transpired online—specifically in the senior class—last semester and in the past weeks. The class of 2015 is not the first to experience cyber … Read More
When one considers how to help the homeless, perhaps one’s mind turns instantly to shelters and food banks, to sandwich-making and soup-serving. Non-profit organization Lava Mae, founded by Doniece Sandoval, has taken a rather unique approach to the issue. Lava … Read More
It seems like trolls are hiding under every bridge. On November 13, 2014, the New England Patriots told their 1 million Twitter followers that as a thank you for following the team, users could re-tweet a special thank you message. … Read More
You did not get rejected from your dream school because of affirmative action. You got rejected because you got rejected. “If I were black, I would have gotten in.” “It’s unfair that minority kids don’t have to work as hard … Read More
As a rising college freshman (hopefully) I find myself hyperaware of college news, and the ethical dilemmas that are frequently linked to this new universe. Scrolling down my Facebook newsfeed I stumbled upon an article written by a young Duke … Read More
An article titled “The Problem with Little White Girls (and Boys): Why I Stopped Being a Voluntourist” went viral in February with over two million views. In this article, blogger Pippa Biddle recounts her experiences during trips to Tanzania to … Read More
In second grade, I would stop my mom from dog-earing the pages of my beloved books that we would read together before bed. Now, if the cover of one of my paperbacks is accidentally folded or ripped, I will press … Read More
In January, the coldest temperatures in almost 20 years swept across the Northern plains, Midwest, and East Coast, creating dangerous and even life-threatening conditions. Temperatures in the Midwest dropped below -50 degrees with wind chill, the coldest point being in … Read More
At first glance, the America’s Cup appeared to be a fun boating race on the San Francisco Bay. The truth, however, is that the event was not only a failure but yet another symbol of the incredible inequity between different … Read More
Growing up in a musical family, I’ve had the privilege of being exposed to classical music at a young age. Car rides to school were spent listening to KDFC, the Bay Area’s classical music radio station. Family game nights included … Read More
I didn’t feel that I needed to know anything about dyslexia until I was diagnosed. When I was told, I suddenly wanted to learn all about learning differences. I finally learned that all of the things that I thought I … Read More
Last year, if every dollar made in the United States was used to pay off the Federal debt, that amount would fall over a trillion dollars short. The debt has been presented as an unsolvable fixture of our country, hitting … Read More
Sleep deprivation is, for many, a seemingly unavoidable fact of life. An outcome of your body and mind having not rested for too long, its effects serve as a motivation for people to sleep before harm is done. When a … Read More
“You want to get a B.A. in English? What are you going to do with that?” When I was younger, I assumed the friends who asked me that question were ignorant. By high school, I started to wonder: are questions … Read More
As a young American consumer, I often struggle to distinguish between what I want and what I need. It seems that there is always something out there that I should be saving up to purchase, whether it be the latest … Read More
In early September, I received an email from Pandora telling me that as of August 28th, 2013, at 6:02 p.m., I had listened to 9,035 songs on Pandora alone, the bulk of those tunes would be categorized as “Classic Rock.” … Read More
Today I watched the final episode of The Shield. Despite the large variety of different shows I have watched, some only an episode, some several seasons, I haven’t watched an entire television show from start to finish for several years. … Read More
I hate these blurred lines. The way you grab me … must wanna get nasty.” Robin Thicke sings these words repeatedly throughout his song, “Blurred Lines.” To me, Thicke’s lyrics sound similar to a rapist’s defense testimony in court, yet … Read More