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What the TikTok Ban Means for America’s Future

TikTok briefly shut down on January 18th for its 170 million American users in preparation for a ban issued by Congress last April. The...

Prom Planning: A Logistical Nightmare

Prom, typically a night to remember, has become a planning nightmare for all students involved. Last year, juniors donning dresses and tuxedos boarded a...

Academy Faire: Fair or Foul?

How well did the academy fair do in shedding light on the different pathways open to rising sophomores? Throughout the week of January  13th,...

The Oakland Mayor Situation: Here’s What You Need to Know

Oakland will hold a special election on April 15th to replace recalled mayor Sheng Thao, who is facing eight counts of conspiracy and bribery....

Where Are All the Teachers?

Ever since the pandemic, there have been two big staffing issues at Oakland Tech: hiring enough credentialed teachers, and teacher retention. For example, if...

Tech’s History Teachers Weigh in on the Presidential Election

The results of the 2024 presidential election sent shockwaves across the nation last month as Americans learned that Donald Trump, former president and convicted...

The Aim to Address OUSD’s Multi-Million Dollar Deficit

Wednesday, November 13th, OUSD district staff presented the school board with a list of ten possible school mergers. These mergers aim to combat the...

Lead Flowing Through OUSD Waters

The lead levels in OUSD’s water systems have warranted action in 40 schools, including Oakland Tech. Schools were not notified until August of this...