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Avalynn Lau

California Mandates Phone Restrictions: What to expect in the upcoming school year. 

California is moving towards a new era of a “phone-free” education. Following the signing of Assembly Bill 3216, also known as the Phone-Free School...

Ms. Davis’s Fight for Financial Literacy 

Business owner, educator, and former basketball player are just some of the roles held by Elisha Lili Davis, known to students as Ms. Davis....

Financial aid 2026: What You Need to Know

Seniors are nearing the end of college application season, and the March 2 state priority deadline for financial aid is looming. As tuition costs...

OUSD 2025-26 Budget Approved Despite Financial Instability

The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) budget for 2025-26, which will cut around $100 million, was conditionally approved on November 1 by the Alameda...

Government Shutdown Stretches on as Congress Fails to Negotiate Budget

The federal government shut down just after midnight on October 1 for the 11th time in the nation’s history when Congress failed to pass...

Unpacking Oakland Tech’s Schedule Change

For the first time since Oakland Tech implemented a block schedule five years ago, the school has made changes to advisory to better align...

The Swift Downfall of Minga

Minga, our proposed savior, has fallen. Hoping to remedy Tech’s notorious attendance, our principal, Mr. Price implemented Minga, a digital pass that failed miserably...

Make the Most of Your Summer: Top Opportunities in the Bay

Summer break is the perfect time for highschool students to explore new interests, gain valuable experience, and even some extra income. Whether you’re looking...

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