Snapchat update causes a commotion among users
Nicole Nool,
Contributor
April 19, 2018
Filed under Metro
Early in February, many Snapchat users were surprised to open what looked like a completely different application. The main difference between the old Snapchat and the new version is that the new interface creates two different sections to distinguish your “social” circle, from the “media.” Originally,...
Tennyson all-inclusive park set to break ground
Daniel Aziz,
Contributor
April 19, 2018
Filed under Metro
“Mia’s Dream Come True” is an all-inclusive park that is set to be built in South Hayward on Tennyson Road. The two-acre park will cater to the needs of children with disabilities allowing them to play and socialize in a safe environment, according to Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD...
Hayward proposes funding cuts to domestic violence services
Tia L. Wilson,
Contributor
April 19, 2018
A second round of funding cuts could be coming for some local Hayward organizations. The Hayward Community Services Commission proposed a 25 percent funding cut to community organizations dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence during the Hayward City Council meeting on April 3. Ruby’s Plac...
Harley Davidson announces plans for electric motorcycle
Elijah De Castro,
Contributor
April 11, 2018
Filed under Metro
Harley Davidson sales have been in decline for four straight years and the motorcycle company is struggling to get more customers, according to financial news website Market Watch. Millennials aren’t riding motorcycles as much as previous generations and are blamed for the steady fall of Harley D...
Tide Pod challenge is dangerous dare
Shannon Bahr,
Contributor
April 11, 2018
Filed under Metro
A new challenge gained momentum in the last few months that inspired teens and young adults to allegedly eat Tide’s dissolvable laundry detergent Pods as a dare, despite the clear warning labels indicating: “harmful if put in mouth or swallowed” on Tide’s Pod packaging. Recording the events on soc...
San Leandro police receive autism awareness training
Eduardo Gonzalez,
Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
To the average American, April 1 is merely recognized as “April Fool’s Day,” an annual celebration devoted to pranks and hoaxes. However, this year, April 1 also marked the 48th anniversary of Autism Awareness Month. According to Autismspeaks.org, Autism Awareness Month was established in 1970 wi...
Potential CSU tuition increase ignites protest
Erika Martinez,
Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Filed under Campus, Metro, Showcase
“Free the CSU” was a popular chant on April 4 in Sacramento at the State Capitol building. With a potential Cal State University tuition hike looming, the CSU Student for Quality Education organization and the California Faculty Association organized a demonstration to voice their discontent with t...
Hayward High School band and color guard headed to Disneyland
Ana Cortez,
Contributor
April 10, 2018
Filed under Metro
The Hayward High School Marching Band and Color Guard are excited to be performing on the Main Street at the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim in May this year. After ranking superior in California Music Education Association (CMEA) Festival, the band director music program at Hayward High, Nick Tocco, rew...
Hip-Hop Chess Federation practices Jiu-Jitsu at Zaytuna College
Marcus Bishop,
Contributor
April 2, 2018
Filed under Metro
Thursday evening atop the hill at Zaytuna College in Berkeley: The sun had set and the lights of cars, traffic and surrounding Bay Area cities had begun to push back the night. It was a tranquil moment before the group of students began jiu-jitsu training. Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) was founded...
Harley-Davidson recalls 175,000 motorcycles due to brake failure
Elijah De Castro,
Contributor
April 2, 2018
Filed under Metro
Harley-Davidson has recalled 175,000 motorcycles in the U.S and 250,000 worldwide to fix an issue that can potentially cause brakes to fail suddenly. It will cost the company $29.4 million according to USA Today. “This condition is associated with delayed or neglected brake fluid maintenance as...
Berkeley City Council votes to become sanctuary city for recreational marijuana
Priscila Chavez,
Contributor
April 2, 2018
Filed under Metro
On Feb. 13, the Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to become a sanctuary city for marijuana. Berkeley mayor Jesse Arreguin tweeted that night, “We have become what may be the first city in the country to declare ourselves a sanctuary city for cannabis.” This means that any Berkeley city department...
Girl Scout Cookies production divided by two bakeries
Thamina Shah,
Contributor
March 14, 2018
Now I’m sure you are all familiar with the little girls in green vests with badges, some more than others, approaching you with their sales pitch. For those living under a rock, I’m talking about a Girl Scout. The Girl Scouts organization is known for empowering girls and equipping them with life...
