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...
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...
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...
Baseball culture in Cuba alive and thriving
Daniel Larios,
Contributor
August 17, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports, Study Abroad: Cuba
We got word there was a recreational baseball field where locals go to play pick-up games a couple of kilometers away from our hotel. In the hopes of recording a casual interview, we decided to pack a few things and head out that way. We figured the worst-case scenario is we’d get some b-roll or pictures...
Some local Muslims fearful under Trump administration
Maximino Cisneros,
Contributor
August 2, 2017
Filed under Features, Politics, Showcase
On July 18, the United States Supreme court upheld President Donald Trump’s travel ban with minimal revisions on which foreigners would be allowed to enter the United States. The revisions include allowing foreigners into the U.S. who have clear ties to organizations and individuals in the country. ...
Wine walk takes participants through downtown
Kedar Dutt,
Photo Editor
August 2, 2017
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Metro, Photo Galleries, Showcase
Participants, volunteers and merchants fill the downtown Hayward City Hall rotunda on Saturday at the 2017 Passeio do Vinho Wine Walk. Participants received a map of downtown Hayward where local businesses provided tasting rooms for them to experience local and international alcoholic and non-alcoh...
Alameda personified by art, wine
Veronica Hall,
Layout Designer
August 2, 2017
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Metro, Showcase
When you live somewhere long enough, you become a part of the traditions that a place embodies. Being born and raised in the small town of Alameda, I know what to expect on the island. There is always a 4th of July parade, the beach will be crowded on hot days, and during the winter holidays, Tho...
Why a puppy is worth the time and effort
Louis LaVenture,
Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
I’ve only had one dog in my life, so it is safe to say that I am not the most experienced person when it comes to canines. The dog lived at my grandfather’s house, and despite my frequent visits, it wasn't truly my dog. I live in a house and for some time now I wanted to get a dog so ...
Island Reggae Festival displays culture in San Jose
Janice Domingo,
Contributor
July 12, 2017
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase
Music today has been fused together with so many different sounds it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish its genre. One such evolving genre is reggae. Reggae originated in Jamaica in the late 1960’s and now represents a confluence of pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, and metal. This genr...
Dining overseas has its challenges for tourists
Kali Persall,
Managing Editor
July 12, 2017
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase, Students Abroad, Study Abroad: Cuba
You can tell a lot about a culture by observing its mealtime rituals. In America, convenience and efficiency are prioritized over both quality of food and togetherness. In Cuba, the process is much slower and more laborious. Drive-thru’s don’t exist and you’re forced to take a more active role in d...
Experience overshadows bank account
Veronica Hall,
Layout Designer
July 5, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
There are some things in life you just can't get out of. Coming from a queen of catting off, I'm really good at flaking on people. But when it came to my best friend’s birthday, I couldn't bring myself to do it this time, even though I had a legitimate reason. I'm broke. Her birthday fell on a Friday...
