Father-son Castro Valley toy store moves to Hayward
Kestutis Rushing,
Contributor
August 30, 2017
Filed under Features, Metro, Showcase
When people look for toys and collectibles, most turn to digital retailers such as eBay or Amazon. However, rare toys are waiting to be discovered in small toy shops. In fact, the success of small collectible shops has made an impact on companies like Amazon. The online juggernaut is planning to expan...
Latino Trump supporter told ‘Get out of my country’
Maximino Cisneros,
Contributor
August 30, 2017
Filed under Features, Politics, Showcase
Mario Britt is a 21-year-old Latino from Castro Valley and a self-proclaimed conservative supporter of President Donald Trump. He attends Merced Community College and is serving his third year as a specialist in the National Guard. He has never been physically attacked for his support of Trump, but hi...
Cuba teaches student to ‘go with the flow’
Hannah Childress,
Contributor
August 30, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Study Abroad: Cuba
On my last day of exploring in Cuba I decided to return to Marina Hemingway for one last visit in hopes of catching an interview with the dive master at the local scuba dive shack and capture a few more photos of this ghost town of a resort. I arrived at the entrance to the marina at abo...
Commitment is key for veganism
Celeste Marie O'Connell,
Contributor
August 30, 2017
My vegan journey has been in full swing for a month and I feel great. The transition to veganism requires a commitment to regularly consuming plant based foods and exercising daily. Surrounding myself with people who are also vegan and maintain a routine have been essential to strengthening my reserve. In...
Protests scheduled for Berkeley, San Francisco cancelled over the weekend
Louis LaVenture,
Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2017
After some pushback from local officials and citizens, two organizations cancelled right-wing rallies on Friday. The first rally was supposed to be at Crissy Field in San Francisco on Saturday, and it was organized by a conservative group from Portland, Oregon called Patriot Prayer. Their founder, Joey...
‘A tale of two off-seasons’
Myles Watkins,
Contributor
August 30, 2017
Although it felt like yesterday that the Golden State Warriors hoisted their second title in three years, a new NBA season is less than two months away. With 82 games in a season, it is almost impossible to catch every Warriors game on television or grab a seat at the arena. Here are the must-watch ga...
Right-wing ‘Freedom Rally’ planned for Saturday in San Francisco
Justin Mutch,
Contributor
August 23, 2017
Patriot Prayer, a Portland-based political and self-professed free speech organization has received approval from the National Park Service to hold a “Freedom Rally” at Chrissy Park in San Francisco on Saturday, Aug. 26. Oath Keepers, a Las Vegas-based militia that the Southern Poverty Law Cente...
Ronca’s Kitchen gains following in Oakland
Jamie DaSilva,
Contributor
August 23, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
On a sunny afternoon at Lake Merritt in Oakland, you will find people jogging, walking, relaxing, and enjoying the day off. However, you will see Julia Ibarra, sitting on a bench, writing her weekly pop-up restaurant menu. Ibarra, 32, is often at Lake Merritt. With her brown curly hair thr...
Pushing through temptations as a new vegan
Celeste Marie O’Connell,
Contributor
August 23, 2017
A newly converted vegan experiences temptations that distract from required daily tasks. Three weeks ago, I became a vegan and it feels great. My successful transformation is owed in part to with familiarizing myself with veganism and exploring the various food options. I did not expec...
Trump Tracker: Pioneer updates on America’s president
Kali Persall,
Managing Editor
August 23, 2017
Filed under Politics, Showcase
On Monday, President Donald Trump delivered an urgent presidential address to the nation from Fort Myer military base in Arlington, Va., where he outlined a new strategy for the United States’ relationship with Afghanistan and South Asia. According to Trump, after months of meetings that...
Pioneers optimistic about upcoming season
Marissa Marshall,
Staff Writer
August 23, 2017
It’s a new season for the California State East Bay women’s soccer team and the team is in the midst of their preseason training with long double days and fitness tests. Last season the Pioneers finished 4-11-3 overall and 3-9 in conference, which put them 10th in the California Collegiate At...
Dance, dance, and viva la revolution
Mitch Scorza,
Contributor
August 23, 2017
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase, Study Abroad: Cuba
On the weekends, we were set loose and cut free to explore the city as liberated tourists. We put our school material on hold for a couple of days, as we worked so hard throughout the week. It was time to celebrate, as far as we were concerned. There was only one place to go and that place i...
