April is infamous for beginning with an iconic and silly day of pranks: April Fools’. The day of mirth and mischief originated in 1561 when the French calendar changed to begin in January rather than April 1. Originally meant to ‘fool’ those unaware of the change, the day is now synonymous with...
Boasting thin, contorted bodies and platefuls of salad, fitness influencers garner hundreds of thousands of likes by promoting an unrealistic, unhealthy lifestyle to an audience of impressionable teenagers. Food transparency, popularized on social media, triggers body dysmorphia, insecurity and a plethora...
The lack of affordable housing options in California has caused a statewide crisis in which low-income communities especially struggle to afford homes. The current shortage of housing is rooted in racially motivated urban zoning codes that historically targeted minorities and mandated massive plots of...
From Apr. 28 to May 3, the Space Cookies First Robotics Competition Team 1868 took on the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Championship in Austin, Texas, placing 23rd in the Andromeda Division overall. The team, formed in 2006 as a partnership between NASA and Girl Scouts, is...
Bright colors and intricate patterns are key indicators of childhood. As the years pass by, personal styles evolve and are influenced by the media. This evolution, however, oftentimes results in the loss of unique, vibrant clothing. Social media promotes neutral colors and plain clothes, fostering an...
Gunn entered the final phase of the Village construction project during spring break, beginning with the removal of portables for a new student plaza and an enhanced bike lane.
According to PAUSD Facilities and Construction Director Eric Holm, the new plaza, featuring benches and shade structures,...
Whether it be in high school cliques or college applications, students are often pushed into two categories: creative or analytical, an artist or an engineer. Rarely are the two treated as compatible, but “Project Hail Mary” manages to blend the two into something all audiences can enjoy.
Adapted...
When Oakland native Alysa Liu won the women’s individual figure skating gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano, what captured the hearts of fans was not just her striped hair and shining medal, but her fresh approach to competition.
The “Alysa Liu mindset” refers to Liu’s new mentality...
For sophomore Gia Vakklaganti, an outfit is never complete without at least one piece of jewelry. Whether
it be through adding a pair of glittering gold earrings or a dazzling necklace, Vakklaganti’s passion for jewelry extends beyond her outfits and into her online business. Vakklaganti’s interest...
Collecting is an activity humans have been doing since the beginning of our existence. Before currency, certain items were an indication of power and were cherished as opposed to being thrown away. Fast-forward to today, the trending hashtags #Minimalism and #DeclutterYourLife seem to challenge the hobby...
