One Person’s Trash is Another Person’s Treasure
August 11, 2010
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ou have heard of vegetarians, pescetarians and vegans. But have you ever heard of a freegan? Freeganism is one of the newest food movements to sweep the United States, and it isn’t just about scoring free food. Freeganism is a committed lifestyle dedicated to rejecting consumerism and materialism. Freegans...
The Fight For Fireworks
August 11, 2010
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Many Americans this Fourth of July celebrated this year’s holiday with a bang—literally. For years now, people have flocked to vistas in Berkeley, San Francisco and even Hayward to see fireworks light up the sky. However, there are some people in certain areas who would rather celebrate with a ...
Still No Clear Frontrunner in California’s Race for Governor
August 10, 2010
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The latest Field poll released July 7 shows both Republican candidate Meg Whitman and Democratic candidate Jerry Brown tied in a dead heat. The race remains deadlocked with 44 percent of those polled showing support for Mr. Brown and 43 percent showing support for Mrs. Whitman, within a 3.2 percent...
Madden ’11 Comes Out With New Features
July 29, 2010
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“Are you ready for some football?” EA Sports will be releasing the highly anticipated football game, “Madden NFL ‘11” on Aug. 10. The new version offers added features like audio commentary from popular sportscaster, Gus Johnson and the introduction of “online team play,” a feature that...
Dogs and Tennis Players at Odds At Mosswood Courts
Kemal T. Stewart, Kemal T. Stewart, and Kemal T. Stewart
July 26, 2010
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Tennis players at North Oakland’s Mosswood Park are in conflict with dog owners over the dog park behind the tennis courts that was added a little more than a year ago. Tennis player and park attendee Thomas Wade believes the dog park makes it difficult to play without dogs interfering. “Sometimes...
Take Some Tips from a Waitress About Leaving Tips
July 26, 2010
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It is a safe bet to assume that if you are reading this, you are either a college student, a restaurant server, or you have eaten at a restaurant at least once in your life- or perhaps any combination of the three. Having extensive history in all three categories, there are a few ways to go about the...
Savory Italian Seafood
July 26, 2010
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Located in Pleasanton’s Main Street in the downtown district, Fontina Ristorante offers seasonal Italian food that is savory and satisfying. Fontina has a large indoor seating area and a patio looking over Main Street. With brightly colored walls, soft Italian music playing in the background and friendly...
Going Out to Cook
July 26, 2010
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While most people dine at restaurants to avoid the tasks involving cooking, some eateries base their ambiance and menu on food that you order and cook for yourself. In the heart of Honolulu, Hawai’i, there are a few restaurants that cater to this dining-out craze. Gyu-Kaku, conveniently located between...
A Civil Rights Journey
May 19, 2010
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By Saúl Galdamez Gonzalez Award winning nonfiction writer Ana Maria Spagna visited the Cal State East Bay campus on May 13 to discuss her most recent book, “Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus: A Daughter’s Civil Rights Journey.” The discussion was held in the University Library where Spagna tre...
