It has been almost a year since the federal raid of America’s first cannabis school.  The 2012 surprise attack left Oakland’s Oaksterdam University in a whirlwind taking most of their assets and forcing them to relocate. But that hasn’t stopped them from growing and continuing to spread their message. Not only are there business risks students have to face,...

Glistening glass sculptures, beautiful beaded jewelry, paintings and much more line the room as you walk into a cozy brick building nestled in the North Berkeley area. The snug interior filled with delicate trinkets is like no other in the East Bay with their one-of-a-kind pieces. The Arts and Crafts Cooperative Inc. Gallery displays a wide range of work...

Many were sure the Mayan apocalypse was going to destroy the world as we know it, but if you have not already noticed, the world did not end on Dec. 21, 2012. “Apocalypse and Adaptation” is a new exhibit premiering in the C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology at CSU East Bay, which focuses on ways to possibly prevent and...

High school is not what it used to be.  The once popular students and sports activities, are experiencing a shift in the definition of “cool.” Students who took part, and showed pride in the arts programs before 2009, were thought to be committing “social suicide,” explains Shawnda Hudson, color guard instructor and marching band assistant at Arroyo High School,...