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
Author Archives: Sabrina Larsen
Street Safety Tips for Teens
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
Food Recall: Who’s Checking Food Safety?
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
Rethinking the College Tour
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
Ancient Human Skeleton Found
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
The Bounty of the Glen Park Farmers’
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
Uphill Battle to Quell Mission Gangs
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