25. Phoenix Wright and Apollo Justice: Ace Attorneys

Phoenix WrightWith all of the newest generation game consoles out right now, you probably don’t know which way to look. If you’re a casual gamer, everything looks basically the same. First-person shooters, third-person fantasy adventures, RPGs… everything starts to blend together in a confusing mass. Everyone has a “must-play” list, but where are the real gems? For ...

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26. March Madness is back again

University of Tennessee cheer for their VolunteersIt’s back. The ultimate sporting event aside from the World Cup has returned to claim the hearts of fans around the world. March Madness is here, with euphoria or sadness soon to follow. The NCAA Basketball Tournament concludes a tumultuous year with a simple solution. Lose and you’re out. Win and ...

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27. Diversity week begins March 31

Students at last year’s International Food DayDiversity week, one of few traditions here at Albany High, is fast approaching with some new twists this year. To further explore the various talents that make us diverse, the leadership class has organized the first AHS Olympics. To participate, students can submit a roster of their team and the name ...

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28. Albany defeats Oakland High

Senior Kyle Shipley strikes out an Oakland High batterOn March 12th, The Albany High baseball team gave fans many reasons to be excited for the season, with an 8-1 victory over Oakland High. The Cougars won with an all- around balanced attack providing great pitching and hitting. David Teel got it ...

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29. Swimmers take year’s first meet

An Albany swimmerOn Wednesday February 27, the Albany High School Swim Team competed against El Cerrito High School in the first meet of the year and brought home a victory. Although it was their first meet, a lot of people impressed Coach Lau and Coach Dunkle with their attitude. "I was really impressed by a lot ...

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30. Golf team wraps up preseason

Albany Boys golf teamSince its creation four years ago, Albany High School’s golf team has improved greatly. Last tear the team finished the season with a 6-4 record, second behind Piedmont in BSAL play. This qualified the team for the NCS championship, one of its goals. This year however, the Cougars have their eyes set on being ...

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31. Boy’s Tennis 07-08 Season Preview

Freshman Dennis Hua prepares to rally back to his opponent’s serve If you didn’t know yet, there is an addition to Albany High athletics spring sports lineup: boy’s tennis. Starting last year, this new team has developed through the hard work and dedication of junior David Trejo. From presenting the idea to the school board, to getting a ...

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32. Albany defeats Miramonte in controversial finish

Sophomore Ellis Stephney rips a base-clearing doubleTo kickoff the 2008 baseball season, the Albany High baseball team took on the Miramonte Matadors in a highly anticipated non-league match-up. The Mats, predicted to finish first in the DFAL, began the game strong, taking a 4-0 lead by the third inning. The Cougars were held hitless until the fifth ...

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33. Girls BBall season ends at NCS

Albany soars high but falls flatThe Albany girl’s basketball season came to an end last Friday night with a loss in the second round of NCS to Dublin 62-48. Dublin’s, pressure defense and clutch shooting was too much for the Cougars to handle. The game started off very slowly as both teams struggled to score points due ...

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34. Science Bowl team takes regional championships

The champion team smiles with its trophyOn February 9, Albany High sent a squad of three teams to Las Positas College in Livermore to compete in one of the 64 National Science Bowl regional competitions. Albany’s first team, consisting of captain Jackie Quinn, fellow senior Ian Allen, and juniors Elise Cai, George Shan, and Bei ...

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35. Buy a song for your sweetheart

Happy Valentine’s Day!What better way is there to show someone you care about them than to send them a sweet love song? You have the opportunity to send to a romantic song to a special someone on Valentines Day. This week through Wednesday, Vivace will be selling singing grams. When you purchase a singing gram for ...

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36. PE waiver rules finalized

PE Students play field hockeyFor a number of years, there has been confusion about exemptions from Physical Education at ...

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