The school began a lockdown process on Thursday May 16, for approximately 20 minutes. The precaution followed an alert to both Lowell and Lakeshore Elementary from the San Francisco Police Department.

Some students spend their Saturday morning taking the SAT or catching up on their Zs, but JROTC students in the Lowell Battalion — Girls’ Drill Team, Boys’ Drill Team and Drill Platoon — zipped up their uniforms and prepared to show the judges what they’ve been working for all year — the 91st Brigade Annual Spring competition on May 11.

Alumni reminisced over their high school days by visiting their former extra-curricular activities and the current generation who is continuing the clubs' legacy.

Thespians, terpsichoreans, vocalists and stand up comedians alike took the stage during the annual spring talent show "Light Up the Night" on May 3.

After 11 years of teaching budding artists the wonders of painting, drawing and sculpting at the school, a visual and performing arts department teacher is taking a yearlong break from teaching to focus on her personal creative endeavors.

On April 13, Lowell alumni and their guests were invited to the school campus for a 50th Anniversary celebration of Lowell’s Eucalyptus Drive Campus.

Dear Editor, People have asked why I am the only World Language Instructor who does not participate in Kermesse.

Lowell Cross country boasts a 33-year reign over the Academic Athletic Association’s championship title, as well as membership of more than seventy runners. However, cross country coaches are proposing cuts to their roster of runners in response to upcoming Physical Education exemptions and a dauntingly large roster that is difficult to manage.

Two reporters battle it out in a crossfire over the weighty ethical issue.

The Cardinals defeated the Washington Eagles 418-477 in the championship game held at Lincoln Park Golf Course on May 13.

The Cardinals completed their league season triumphantly, with a smothering 7-0 victory over the Washington Eagles on May 8, 2013 to claim the Academic Athletic Association championship at AT&T Park.

The 21 player team won the girls singles set (21-3 and 21-9), as well as the girls doubles set (16-21, 21-7 and 21-17).

“Tool-time! Push one, push one!” Cardinal fans holler at the court as the ball bounces off a Galileo blocker towards the net in the 2013 AAA boys’ varsity volleyball championship game on May 10 at Lincoln High School.

My die-hard Star Trek passion is well known to those who have ever had a conversation with me or read one of my previous columns in The Lowell.

Life is unpredictable. For some, such uncertainty is terrifying. Four years ago, when I was an incoming freshman, I had no idea what I was getting into when I accepted my admission to Lowell.

Maybe you have seen me and my egg (white on the outside, Asian on the inside) of a hubby walking around the hallway.

A guest reviewer dives into the past to unearth little-known films worth their spot on the Netflix cue.

Move over urban agriculture! Five Lowell students go a step further and convert backyards to barns to house San Franciscan chickens.

You walk into a dark hallway and feel the music before you hear it. You enter the dance floor and catch flashes of neon pink spandex, glimpses of skin gleaming with sweat and lasers passing through artificial smoke. The music pounds into your ear faster than your heart can pound against your chest. Welcome to a rave.