On Sunday, Dec. 1, parents and children flocked to the Mitchell Park Community Center for the Oakland Fairyland and San Francisco Chamber Orchestra’s Nutcracker “Sweet.” Returning for its 12th year,...
Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes filled the parking lot of the Middlefield Ballpark on Dec. 1. Sea Scouts’ Christmas Trees, an annual...
The annual Harvest Feast, hosted by the Parent Teacher Student Association, occurred during lunch on Nov. 20. Due to forecasted rain, organizers...
Officially introduced to PAUSD this year, teachers and administrators have been implementing Evidence-Based Grading to encourage students to...
Waking up at 6 a.m., math teacher Daniel Hahn typically has a busy schedule in the morning. Specifically, he attends a Pilates class before school to prepare himself physically and mentally for...
The wind brushes past their faces as they glide swiftly through the park, the wheels of their skateboards rattling on the pavement beneath them....
Millions of people around the world wake up on New Year’s Day with the same intention: to begin working towards their New Year’s resolution. Some people might establish the goal of becoming a nicer...
Boys water polo: The boys water polo team made a significant splash this season, finishing with a league record of 6-6 and securing fourth...
Although unexpected, many NFL players incorporate ballet into their training regime to improve their footwork and agility. This is not an unheard-of...
The line between sports and politics has shifted significantly over the years, and recent events have thrust athletes’ political advocacy to...
It's a Wonderful Life: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) is a timeless Christmas movie. George Bailey (James Stuart), faces challenges in his adult life and is on the brink of giving up on his community...
Cool Runnings: Jamaica, a country known for its tropical climate, is rarely associated with the Winter Olympics. Yet, in the 1993 film “Cool...
The movie “Wicked,” adapted from the classic musical, premiered in movie theaters on Nov. 22 in the United States. This film was directed...
When I agreed to bake fun Halloween-themed treats, I didn’t anticipate myself standing in my kitchen at 11:30 p.m. attempting to salvage a...
The idea behind gift-giving is simple: An individual gives a small token of appreciation to friends and family as means of spreading love and happiness. However, the nature of gift-giving has changed...
Students, family members, and student-supporting adults should trust that teachers have what’s best for student learning in their minds. Unfortunately, we are instead seen as obstacles for future advancement....
Students’ wellbeing and academic fulfillment are the heartbeat of any educational institution. This truth, although widely agreed upon, can be side-swept and forgotten about in the midst of busy schedules...
Aries March 21-April 19 Aries, “ram” in Latin, is the first of the zodiac signs. People with Aries signs are typically courageous, competitive and energetic. Aries share a sign with actor...
Human records of watching eclipses date back thousands of years — many cultures had myths and legends to explain the astronomical phenomenon. It was a sight to behold: the sun being replaced by a dark...
“It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover is a popular young adult novel that was published in 2016. The novel revolves around the life of Lily Bloom, a young woman and entrepreneur who meets a man and falls...
“The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas is a novel about 16-year old African American Starr Carter. She witnesses police violence and racism numerous times within her life, and the story focuses on her experience...