Features

The Scariest Thing at Tech This Fall? Recycling

Oakland Tech’s compost and recycling program has improved immensely, yet severe flaws still remain.  Issues with the system include a lack of communication between the...

Parties? Treats? Murder? In this Economy? 

Winchester Mystery Mansion has launched its newest attraction this season, an all-around themed festival with three separate experiences. Starting in mid-September and finishing right...

Author of “There, There” visits the Oakland Tech Library

On Friday, October 10, a sudden excitement rose among the student and teacher body of Oakland Tech. Tommy Orange, a Pulitzer prize finalist and...

THE SECRET WORLD OF A STIP SUB

Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a substitute teacher in OUSD? Usually, you only see a substitute once and then never again....

Serial Clubbers Anonymous: an Insider on Club Day

On Friday, September 12, Oakland Tech hosted its annual Club Day on the football field where clubs competed for the most sign-ups and students...

Autumnal Recipes: Family Favorites for Fall

As the solstice approaches, we can either miserably sit outside in the growing cold or nestle ourselves indoors with some cozy autumn-themed recipes. These...

California’s Plan to Gerrymander

In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 Congressional midterms, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has approved a new Congressional district map. The map is designed to...

The Girls Behind the Scribe: Amalia and Racceb

Every year, a new Editor-in-Chief, the highest position in the newsroom, emerges. Who is ours, and how did she come to be?  Amalia Madrid-Lilly began...