U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Impact the Bay Area and Beyond
On March 28th, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—led by tech mogul Elon Musk—issued a memo to employees at the United States Agency for […]
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Celebrating Dee!
On February 28th, Dee Johnson—who served as Lick-Wilmerding High School’s Dean of Equity and Inclusion since the summer of 2020—had her last day working at […]
LWHS Takes Home Chase!
59-59, with six seconds left on the clock, nearly a decade of history pressed down on the shoulders of every LWHS Varsity Boys Basketball player. […]
Will a Special Election Benefit Oakland?
Oakland, California is gearing up for a historic special election on April 25, 2025. In 2022, Oaklanders conducted a routine mayoral election with ranked-choice voting […]
Exclusive Cookie Recipes to Make Your Holidays Bright!
With the holiday season just around the corner, bakers all throughout Lick-Wilmerding High School (LWHS) are sharpening their cookie cutters and polishing their Kitchen AidⓇ […]
The Future of Feminism(s) Post Election
November 5, 2024–The day after the 2024 presidential election, emotions rippled throughout the halls of Lick-Wilmerding High School. Following an all-school meeting, students met with […]
Why Are My Immigrant Grandparents Voting for Trump?
My grandfather, Thu Le, fled Vietnam five decades ago in 1974, seeking change and liberty in the United States of America. This November, at 83 […]
A’s No Longer “Rooted in Oakland”
Following the Golden State Warriors’ relocation in 2019 and the Raiders’ departure in 2020, Oakland faces another future loss: Major League Baseball (MLB) team, the […]
Keith Lee, We Disagree: Spotlighting Bay Area Restaurants
On December 15, 2023, infamous TikTok food blogger Keith Lee began his highly-anticipated visit to the Bay Area. Three days into his visit, Lee suddenly […]
Anti-Vape Ads Are Clearing Teen Addictions
In July 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its first anti-vape advertisement focused on teenagers, targeting the rapid growth of vape usage across […]
