Heaven on Top: Can We Separate Art and Artist?
January 9, 2026—With Heaven on Top, country music artist Zach Bryan released his sixth studio album. The release occurred amid intense controversy following his breakup […]
Author: francescarlson26
Behind the American Decade of Sports: Global Power
As of 2026, H.R. 5021: The American Decade of Sports Act has begun moving through Congress, aiming to “strategically leverage” the 2024 to 2034 decade […]
Whales in the Bay! This is Not a Good Sign…
This past year, scientists have confirmed over 35 whale sightings in the San Francisco Bay, a stark contrast to the mere six in 2024. Despite […]
Indigenous Peoples & Voices in the Present Field Trip
Filmed by Frances Carlson ’26 and Sanya Sohal ’26 December 3, 2025 – “Indigenous Peoples and Voices in the Present,” a senior history seminar taught […]
Eran DeSilva
Lick-Wilmerding High School welcomes Eran DeSilva, Interim Dean of Faculty. While her role primarily encompasses managing the faculty and staff, DeSilva has been working with […]
“Thoughts and Prayers” Are No Longer Enough
Two months ago in St. Paul, Minnesota, my aunt and uncle sat my ten-year-old cousin Charlotte down to have ‘the talk.’ Not the traditional, and […]
Art as Solace Amid California Homelessness Crisis
California is the state with the highest number of homeless individuals—over 187,000—in the U.S., and holds 24% of the total U.S. homeless population. While pain […]
U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Impact the Bay Area and Beyond
On March 28th, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—led by tech mogul Elon Musk—issued a memo to employees at the United States Agency for […]
Celebrating Dee!
On February 28th, Dee Johnson—who served as Lick-Wilmerding High School’s Dean of Equity and Inclusion since the summer of 2020—had her last day working at […]
LWHS Takes Home Chase!
59-59, with six seconds left on the clock, nearly a decade of history pressed down on the shoulders of every LWHS Varsity Boys Basketball player. […]
