The Head, Heart, and Paws of Lick-Wilmerding
In 2018, there were 89.7 million dogs in American households. A small fraction of these dogs are lucky enough to call Lick students their parents. […]
Author: Pilar McDonald
Pilar McDonald, a senior is writing for her third year with the Paper Tiger. She is the editor of the Features section. Pilar enjoys writing about political and Lick-related matters. Other than that, she loves the close relationship she holds with the editors.
OpEd: Frat Culture, a Toxic Brotherhood
On April 30th, numerous national newspapers ran articles on the closure of two Swarthmore fraternities after documents were leaked that show bragging about sexual conquests […]
Dr. Nguyen Moves On From LWHS, Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Since 2006, Dr. Chinh Nguyen has brought his infectious energy and kind spirit to Lick-Wilmerding. He has made an unmatched effort to get to know […]
San Francisco Struggles with Youth Trafficking
Human trafficking is the exploitation of people, depriving them of their basic human rights for profit. Thousands of men, women, and children are trafficked annually, […]
Attendees Reflect on Their Time at the White Privilege Conference
On April 5th, four Lick students and one Lick administrator attended the annual White Privilege Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is the 12th year […]
Trump’s Support for Guns Is Scrutinized in the Wake of a National Tragedy
On February 14, 2018, 14 students , two coaches, and one teacher lost their lives in Parkland, Florida after their school was ravaged by a […]
North Korea in the PyeongChang Olympics: Hope for Peace?
On Friday, February 10, Kim Jong-un’s younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, stood with South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in on the center stage of the PyeongChang […]
Striving for Gender Equity Within Lick’s Athletic Department
The success of the athletic program here at Lick is a source of pride for the community. It is clear that the contributions of female […]
Boston Marathon: Women Participate for the First Time
On Monday, April 17, 2017, K.V. Switzer participated in the Boston marathon for the second time at age 70. She was wearing the same number […]
The Responsibility of News Outlets to Inform Teens
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, typically teen-targeted media sources have turned to discussing more sophisticated, politically relevant issues. Some news sources have […]
