Suburbs force youth into dependence and isolation

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024

In suburban areas, it is becoming increasingly common for children to live far from important locations, like school, and many are forced to rely on cars to get around. According to the U.S. Bureau...

Acceptance on the global stage

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024

As actors shuffle backstage and guests behind to fill the theater, the lights dim. One light shines as old record music begins to play. A hush falls over the small theater, and Marina Chechelnitsky lifts...

American tipping culture sparks continuing debate

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

Be it a huge fast food chain or a small barbershop, tipping is everywhere. However, only about one third of Americans say that it's easy to determine when or how much to tip, according to Pew Research...

Schools struggle to bring cultural diversity to the lunch table

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Around 6 million kids in public schools get free breakfast and lunch as a result of California’s Universal Meals Program, according to CalMatters.  The program remains the leading lunch program in...

BroadwaySF shines a spotlight on the 2024-25 musical season

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024

The lights come up on the stages of San Francisco as seven glamorous musicals prepare to perform for the Bay Area. BroadwaySF has announced that the musical lineup for the 2024-25 season will contain...

Businesses ride the wave of post-pandemic growth

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • February 5, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic is remembered as a time of lengthy quarantines that caused the closures of many small businesses. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 5.4 million businesses were...

Museum of Modern Art offers palette of possibilities with Free Family Day

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • January 17, 2024

Splattered with colorful paints, kids leave the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) with their own masterpieces and a greater appreciation for art. SFMOMA held a Free Family Day on Jan. 14 to inspire...

Honey Bear Trees sets the scene for merry memories

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023

As a means to carry on festive spirits from Thanksgiving, American families often find themselves rushing to Christmas tree lots to embark on a quest for their ideal Christmas tree. Among local tree...

Students build sandcastles for arts education

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • October 31, 2023

At Sandcastle Classic, elementary school students, architects, and engineers bring their spooky, sandy, designs to life. The contest, the largest sandcastle building competition in Northern California,...

California governor doubles excise tax on guns and ammunition

Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • October 19, 2023

California governor Gavin Newsom signed new gun control laws into effect on Sept. 26, seeking to generate funding for school safety and gun violence prevention programs. According to Gov. Newsom’s...