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FloWater Brings Safe Water to Tech, Infrastructure Improvements Still Needed 

Oakland Tech has struggled with lead in its waters for decades. Old pipes, out-of-date fountains, and worn infrastructure have made many drinking sources unsafe....

Blue Bottle Closes W.C. Morse Location Amid Union Dispute

As of September 26, Blue Bottle Coffee has officially vacated the W.C. Morse Building, located just across the street from Oakland Tech. The cafe...

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...

Major Budget Deficit Exacerbates Tensions in OUSD-OEA Negotiations

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and the Oakland Educators Association (OEA) are negotiating the budget for the upcoming two years amid unprecedented financial distress....

Bulldog Bucks are Back and Better than Ever? 

In an effort led by Mr. Dieter, Oakland Technical High School is revamping the Bulldog Buck system in aims to increase the school’s use...

Oakland Tech Community Grapples With Alarming Amount of Fire Alarms

Oakland Tech is experiencing an unprecedented rate of fire alarms, with six alarms going off in the first five weeks of the new school...

Oakland Tech’s New Engine: Unwrapping the Tesla Box

Have you ever noticed the gargantuan white Tesla-labeled box glaring down upon you in the parking lot? Meet the Tesla Megapack, an ultra powerful...

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...