Sunday, April 20, 2025

The Newspaper of St. Ignatius College Preparatory

San Francisco, California

The Feature

Leaving the nest & reaching for the skies

Featured Stories

A Closing Letter From the Editors-in-Chief

Dear SI, We’re at the canopy now! Trees in a forest, we’ve grown furiously this year. We began at our roots, broke through what held us...

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

How the Fr. Sauer Academy Is Taking to the Skies

Fr. Sauer Academy students plant new growth in their garden Of the various aspects of St. Ignatius that have soared to new heights over...

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

Reflections on Club Growth

Budding Penships Kate Quach '25 "Budding Penships had such a successful and meaningful year, from our penpal outreach to senior homes...

Sophie Barsoian '26

Jun 23, 2023

The Joys of Our Friendships: 4th Quarter Prayer Service

Mr. Santos shares his story with the SI community The 4th quarter prayer service focused on diving into the celebratory spirit of the the...

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Jun 23, 2023

The Latest

A Closing Letter From the Editors-in-Chief

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

How the Fr. Sauer Academy Is Taking to the Skies

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

Reflections on Club Growth

Sophie Barsoian '26

Jun 23, 2023

The Joys of Our Friendships: 4th Quarter Prayer Service

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Jun 23, 2023

SI News

How the Fr. Sauer Academy Is Taking to the Skies

Fr. Sauer Academy students plant new growth in their garden Of the various aspects of St. Ignatius that have soared to new heights over...

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

Reflections on Club Growth

Budding Penships Kate Quach '25 "Budding Penships had such a successful and meaningful year, from our penpal outreach to senior homes...

Sophie Barsoian '26

Jun 23, 2023

Admiral Callaghan Awards Dinner

Essay winners gathered for a photo: (in order left to right) Addie Vida '24, Quinn Gomes '25, Caleb Fordyce '26, and Evelyn Conboy '26...

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

SI Live

The 2022-2023 SI Live cast bring laughter to Bannan Theatre Do you enjoy comedy? Then you probably enjoyed SI’s very own version of...

Alyssa Wong '25

Jun 23, 2023

The Calculated Chaos of Robotics

SI's Robotics Team 5924 smiles at the Las Vegas Regionals. The robots take off to the center of the pit, whirring over ramps, scrambling...

Kate Quach '25

Jun 23, 2023

The Glittering Joy of the Senior Dance Showcase

Students perform Jasmine Gatus' choreography Lana Del Ray. Rihanna. La La Land? Ah… the glittery and the always spectacular senior dance...

Melissa Hua ’23

Jun 23, 2023

Feature

A Closing Letter From the Editors-in-Chief

Dear SI, We’re at the canopy now! Trees in a forest, we’ve grown furiously this year. We began at our roots, broke through what held us...

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

Comfortable Silence

I’m sitting in my friend’s car, where we’re talking about the day’s activities, blasting the same music we always listen to, and sharing...

Emma Chan '24

Jun 20, 2023

Blossoming into New Spaces at SI: Building the Campus of the Future

Feature Digital rendering of a planned common space Since its establishment in 1855, SI’s Jesuit influence has encompassed the San...

Jeslyn Oum '24

Jun 20, 2023

Op-Ed

Go See Some $5 Mystery Movies

Regal Theater at Stonestown c/o San Francisco Chronicle Do you enjoy a trip to our local Regal theater at Stonestown? Do you want to deep...

Delaney Broderick '23

Jun 23, 2023

Mapping Out Our Mistakes

A few months ago, I attended the discernment dinner for immersion. This was the night that I was to find out where I would be traveling...

Addie Vida '24

Jun 23, 2023

Banding Together Against Gun Violence

News headlines appear daily, bearing the news of yet another mass shooting, of yet another school that must now mourn the loss of its...

Megan Stecher '24

Jun 23, 2023

Sports

Leading the Pack: SI Senior Captains

Senior Day for Track As the school year winds down and Seniors prepare for the next chapter of their lives, Senior captains begin to...

Bridget Stecher '25 and Ella Walti '25

Jun 23, 2023

Varsity Tennis: Cats dominate at WCAL

The Wildcats had a successful run in the WCAL Individual Tennis Tournament, securing both the singles and doubles titles. After an...

Neel Noronha '24

Jun 23, 2023

April Signing Day

This year, Saint Ignatius has had an extraordinary amount of seniors commit to playing their sports at a collegiate level. This spring,...

Cece O'Brien

Jun 23, 2023

Affinity

First-Generation Students Leave Their Marks

First-gen faculty guide first-gen Seniors leaving to college As graduation approaches, our firstgeneration students prepare to see their...

Juliana Alegria '23

Jun 23, 2023

Safe Space Panels

April was Schoolwide Pride Month, as you may have noticed around campus with colorful hero posters donning the hallways, the morning...

Olivia Leigh '23

Jun 23, 2023

Welcoming Spring with San Francisco’s 56th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Japantown during the Cherry Blossom Festival Today, San Francisco’s Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the largest in the country, and...

Penny Pyo '24

Jun 20, 2023

Spotlight

Dance and Drill: Kristen Patricio

Kristen Patricio rocks it! One of the most wonderful things about SI, and one of the things that we want to highlight as the year comes...

Winston Zapet ‘23

Jun 23, 2023

Artist Spotlight: P3

Music provides a platform for self expression, whether it be in the genres one listens or writing and producing original songs. For...

Winston Zapet ‘23

Jun 23, 2023

Navigating a Busy Lifestyle

Jade Mac '23 demonstrating great leadership during an event Walking to class during passing periods, Campus Ministry during break, or...

Winston Zapet ‘23

Jun 20, 2023

Outside SI

Navigating Summer Fun

As summer break approaches, we all start thinking about sleeping in, basking in the sun, and spending time with friends. For some of us...

Kate McFarland '24

Jun 23, 2023

The Synod on Synodality

Pope Francis has made headlines with his intention to allow laypeople and women to vote in the Synod on Synodality. A synod in the...

Grace Brady '23

Jun 23, 2023

Self-Driving Cars in SF

Waymo Vehicle photographed by Justin Sullivan As a freshman, I am very busy with driving school. I have to learn about different signs...

Jordan Liu '26

Jun 23, 2023

Arts & Leisure

Spring Pops Concert: The Music of the Night

The violinists play the lively "Cole Porter Salute" As the blue lights rose, fifty-three student musicians gracefully lifted their...

Naomi Ko ’24

Jun 23, 2023

Bringing Music to the Big Apple

The orchestra after performing at the Big Apple Music Festival! Over Spring Break, SI’s orchestra and choir traveled more than 2,566...

Samantha Major '23

Jun 23, 2023

In Every Universe

“Ladies, don’t let anybody ever tell you that you are ever past your prime,” said Michelle Yeoh, 60, as she accepted the Oscar for...

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Jun 20, 2023

Humor

Genetic Gaming

Video game characters can be associated with the genes of the human body.

Mildred Green '25

Feb 7, 2023

Guess That Teacher! #1

Hey SI! Can you guess these teachers from their childhood photos?

Reilly Moriarty ’23

Sep 12, 2022

All Stories

A Closing Letter From the Editors-in-Chief

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

How the Fr. Sauer Academy Is Taking to the Skies

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

Reflections on Club Growth

Sophie Barsoian '26

Jun 23, 2023

The Joys of Our Friendships: 4th Quarter Prayer Service

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Jun 23, 2023

Admiral Callaghan Awards Dinner

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

SI Live

Alyssa Wong '25

Jun 23, 2023

The Calculated Chaos of Robotics

Kate Quach '25

Jun 23, 2023

SF District Attorney Visits SI

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Jun 23, 2023

The Glittering Joy of the Senior Dance Showcase

Melissa Hua ’23

Jun 23, 2023

Dance and Drill: Kristen Patricio

Winston Zapet ‘23

Jun 23, 2023

Artist Spotlight: P3

Winston Zapet ‘23

Jun 23, 2023

Navigating Summer Fun

Kate McFarland '24

Jun 23, 2023

The Synod on Synodality

Grace Brady '23

Jun 23, 2023

Self-Driving Cars in SF

Jordan Liu '26

Jun 23, 2023

Go See Some $5 Mystery Movies

Delaney Broderick '23

Jun 23, 2023

Mapping Out Our Mistakes

Addie Vida '24

Jun 23, 2023

Banding Together Against Gun Violence

Megan Stecher '24

Jun 23, 2023

In Loving Memory: The Astronomical Joy of Ms. Kellar

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 23, 2023

Farewells

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Jun 23, 2023

First-Generation Students Leave Their Marks

Juliana Alegria '23

Jun 23, 2023

Safe Space Panels

Olivia Leigh '23

Jun 23, 2023

Spring Pops Concert: The Music of the Night

Naomi Ko ’24

Jun 23, 2023

Bringing Music to the Big Apple

Samantha Major '23

Jun 23, 2023

Leading the Pack: SI Senior Captains

Bridget Stecher '25 and Ella Walti '25

Jun 23, 2023

Varsity Tennis: Cats dominate at WCAL

Neel Noronha '24

Jun 23, 2023

April Signing Day

Cece O'Brien

Jun 23, 2023

Fr. Greg Boyle to SI: Erase the Margins,Armed With ‘Affectionate Awe’

Madison Farrel '24 and Rachael Gray '24

Jun 20, 2023

Fr. Greg Boyle to SI: Erase the Margins,Armed With ‘Affectionate Awe’

Mother-Daughter Dance

Sierra Murphy '25

Jun 20, 2023

How We Celebrate Lent at SI

Alyssa Wong '25

Jun 20, 2023

Junior Prom: Exploring The Bay

Rachel Gray '24

Jun 20, 2023

SI Engineers A New Department

2022-23 Editors-in-Chief

Jun 20, 2023

SI's Newest Faculty: How Have They Grown?

Sophia Barsoian '26

Jun 20, 2023

Navigating a Busy Lifestyle

Winston Zapet ‘23

Jun 20, 2023

Volunteering Richmond Neighborhood

Sebastian Fisher '25

Jun 20, 2023

The Changing of the Political Guard

Grace Brady '23

Jun 20, 2023

ChatGPT Causes Controversy at Vanderbilt

Kate McFarland '24 & Kai Lamb '24

Jun 20, 2023

Banks Fail: A Devastating Blow to the Startup Scene

Evan O'Driscoll '24

Jun 20, 2023

Passing the Year Mark in Ukraine

Jordan Liu '26

Jun 20, 2023

Comfortable Silence

Emma Chan '24

Jun 20, 2023

Welcoming Spring with San Francisco’s 56th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Penny Pyo '24

Jun 20, 2023

The Festival of Color: SI Loves Holi!

Melissa Hua ’23

Jun 20, 2023

Celebrating the BSU Showcase

Melissa Hua ’23

Jun 20, 2023

My Lenten Journey

Shay Moriarty '25

Jun 20, 2023

Independent Sports: Mental Toughness or a Mental Break

Anya Frey '25

Jun 20, 2023

Independent Sports: Mental Toughness or a Mental Break

We Need to Set Aside Time for FAM

Grace Brady '23

Jun 20, 2023

ALAS 50th Year Celebration

Alexandra Vivas '23 and Alexandra Sanabria '23

Jun 20, 2023

Blossoming into New Spaces at SI: Building the Campus of the Future

Jeslyn Oum '24

Jun 20, 2023

Cats Claim the Bruce

Cole Siwinski '26

Jun 20, 2023

Kicking off Track

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Jun 20, 2023

Loud And Clear

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Jun 20, 2023