Lucy Cipriani

Reporter

Senior Lucy Cipriani is a journalist for the Novato High Swarm. She is on the Varsity water polo team and swam competitively for ten years on the Marin Pirates. She can be found at the beach or watching Breaking Bad with her three dogs Roxy, Frankie, and Sammy. Cipriani also enjoys art, specifically ceramics and photography, and was enrolled in the Marin School of the Arts. She hopes to attend San Diego State University in the fall, majoring in Communications with a minor in Journalism. While actively searching for the best sushi in town, Cipriani works side-by-side with her younger brother Griffin, who is also a part of the Swarm team.  

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​Dangers of Silencing Students

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By Lucy Cipriani

The primary purpose of newspapers is to inform the public and ignite discussions. For my final article, I felt the need to cover something big. I wanted to inspire critical thinking and spark conversation, so I chose to cover Smith v. Novato Unified School District, a freedom of speech case involving a former Novato High student. Andrew Smith won a long battle for his right to free speech when the California Supreme Court declined to review an appellate court ruling. By letting the ruling stand, the high court declared that Smith's free-speech rights were denied when school officials condemned an opinion article he wrote in the student newspaper in 2001 that opposed illegal immigration.

Exploring Marin

By Lucy Cirpiani

Almost all teens of Novato can agree that despite the abundance of wealth, our city is a dull, uneventful, and exceptionally boring place for high schoolers to live. High schoolers in this town are constantly on a quest to be entertained and to find a good time. But luckily, we are extremely fortunate to live in Marin County, one of the most beautiful places in California. Marin is home to a plethora of outdoor adventure spots that are just waiting to be discovered. Here are some of the most popular destinations that the locals praise.

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Girl Code Ethics

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By Lucy Cipriani and Lauren Pratt

Girl Code def : Girl code is the unwritten and often unspoken set of rules/ethics that exist between a girl and her best friends. Simply stated, girl code are the commandments that outline the DO's and DON'Ts of a good friendship. Whether the rules are implicit or explicit, they are generally what can make or break a friendship.

Holiday Gift Guide

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By Lucy Cipriani

​With the holidays just around the corner, many are scrambling to find the perfect gift for everyone special in their life. While holiday shopping can be an exciting and spontaneous way to show someone how much you care for them, the pressure to find the right present can be overwhelming. Here are a few gift ideas under $50 to help you shop for the people on your list!

High Stress of High School

By Lucy Cipriani

The pressure to have a fulfilling high school experience is drastically increasing among students across America. About 8 percent of today’s U.S. teens suffer from some type of diagnosed anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From keeping grades up, to playing sports, to participating in extracurriculars, to volunteering, high schoolers are beginning to feel more stressed than any previous generation.

STD Education Much Needed
​for Teens

By Lucy Cipriani

Over the past few years, an unprecedented amount of American teens are falling victim to sexually transmitted diseases due to a lack of education and testing. According to Time Magazine, only 22 states require both sex and HIV education. This is becoming a bigger issue due to the alarmingly high number of STDs reported to the government. Studies from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also show that one in two sexually active people will contract an STD by the age of 25. These statistics are the terrifying reality facing the young people of the United States.