Defying the Odds: Castro Theater Stands Strong
San Francisco’s escalating rent prices have dealt severe blows to businesses across the city. However, the Castro District stands as a remarkable exception with iconic […]
Category: FEATURES
Anti-Vape Ads Are Clearing Teen Addictions
In July 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its first anti-vape advertisement focused on teenagers, targeting the rapid growth of vape usage across […]
Oakland to All: Bringing LGBTQ+ Youth into Ballroom
Oakland to All is a grassroots organization working to bring Ballroom — a performance-based subculture of the LGBTQ+ community — to queer and trans youth […]
A New Mission for AI Companies in San Francisco
Following the commercial wave of artificial intelligence (AI), San Francisco’s Mission District and its residents have come to question the expansion of technology and its […]
APEC 2023 in San Francisco: Global Summit, Local Impact
From November 11 to November 17, 2023, world leaders assembled in downtown San Francisco to discuss the global economy at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Conference […]
Downtown Declines: The Future of Westfield
In June 2023, multinational real estate company Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) defaulted on the San Francisco Centre’s $558 million loan. The mall’s unknown future raises questions for […]
Imagining Ethnic Studies in Predominantly White Institutions
Since October 2021, when California became the first state to add Ethnic Studies to graduation requirements, schools have begun integrating the class into their curriculums. […]
Will the Maui Fires Extinguish Tourism?
On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept across the island of Maui, Hawaii, killing at least 97 people and marking the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history […]
Handling High Pressure in High-Achieving Schools
Lick-Wilmerding High School, a top-rated private college-preparatory school with rigorous coursework and selective admissions, can sometimes be referred to as a “pressure-cooker” among its students. […]
The Cost of Nutrition
Around the city, many food programs have persisted in providing good, nutritious meals to those who otherwise don’t have access to such food. However, recently […]
