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An Even Shorter Board Meeting?
Posted on November 19, 2011 | No CommentsIn what appears to be a positive trend, the latest Board of Education meeting, held November 15, 2011, managed to once again end early. The short meeting included a presentation from Albany High student Nir Maoz and an update on the pool construction. After the... -
The Voices for Tibet
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsAs a herd of Tibetans poured onto the streets of Civic Center and made their way towards city hall on the morning of November 2nd, a sense of solidarity filled the crowd. Hundreds dressed in black carried signs and flags to show their respect for... -
Play that Funky Music White Boy
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsWhenever I bring up the name George Watsky, I am often left with an uncomfortable silence. For an accomplished poet, playwright, and performer, this quirky Michael Cera-type really doesn’t get the credit he deserves. If there’s not an awkward silence, then there is most often... -
Protests: As American as it Gets
Posted on November 16, 2011 | 1 CommentHerman Cain, GOP candidate and alleged sexual harassment instigator, recently stated, with respect to the Occupy movement, that “To be angry at somebody because they’re successful is anti-American in my opinion.” He remarked. “It’s anti-American because to protest Wall Street and the bankers is basically... -
How They Met And Other Stories
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No Comments18 sweet romance shorts from a renowned GLBTQ author. -
Autumn Eats
Posted on November 14, 2011 | 1 CommentYou’ll Fall Head Over Heels for these Pumpkin Muffins These quick treats, with their warming, spicy flavor, epitomize the fall season. Mix together: 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon allspice, cloves, nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder Stir in: 2 cups... -
Cost of Higher Education
Posted on November 11, 2011 | No CommentsThe effects of our current struggling economy are far reaching. Among the effects are cuts in public services. Some of the hardest hit institutions are California’s higher public education systems, and their students who often take out sizable loans to afford college. To help students... -
Savage Cross Country Team Advances to NCS
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsOn Thursday November 3, the Albany High School Cross Country team competed in the Bay Shore Athletic League Championships at Point Pinole. The frosh-soph boys, JV girls and boys, and varsity girls finished in second place behind St. Mary’s. The AHS varsity boys finished in... -
Ryan Viernes
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsNew@AHS -
Frustrating Rivalry Game
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsFriday’s final home football game was troubling for Albany fans, ending with cross-town rival Saint Mary’s beating the Cougars 41-21. The game was characterized by a long series of penalties on the Cougars and a shaky performance by both the defense and offense in the... -
November 9 – Happy “Chaos Never Dies Day”
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsThis holiday, yet to be recognized by the federal government, always takes place on the ninth day of November. As the holiday season ramps up stress levels rise (Halloween is just a warm up for the culinary challenges and onslaught of relatives that is Thanksgiving).... -
Photo of the Week: A Walk Through Tilden
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsI really liked the way the sun reflected off the path making it look golden even though the weather that day had been pretty cloudy.
