1. Editorial: Late for Life
A typical Albany morning, it would seem, consists of getting up at a reasonable hour, a few minutes either side of seven o’clock, walking the relatively flat, less-than-one mile to school (or driving, if your parents bought you a car), and…what? Being marked tardy? What did you do to deserve this?
This scenario is the ...
2. Summer at the Movies
One of the quintessential parts of being a teenager in the summer is seeing the massive number of movies that blitzes the theater every June through August. In case you missed any of them, here are a few reviews of the films that came out this summer.
Superbad (comedy): If you have not seen or heard about ...
3. Attendance rules strictly enforced
On the first day of school, students heard thorough explanations of Albany High’s attendance and tardy policy.
Many students believe this policy was created this year. Actually, it has been in place for several years and is based on the state Education Code and Albany School District board policy. The confusion surrounding ...
4. Why Not Women’s Colleges?
When I told my friends that I planned to apply to women’s colleges this fall, they reacted like I had just informed them that I was planning on pursuing a career in taxidermy. First they gave me a look of deep skepticism. Then they presented me with a list of reasons why this was the worst idea I’ve ...
5. Everything but country
We often assume that because we live in Albany, an extremely liberal community, we are free from blatant prejudices. However, a new type of discrimination is on the rise here at Albany High, and this time it’s musical.
There’s never been much of a country scene here. Let’s face it— the Bay Area isn’t exactly Nashville. It’s better ...
6. Bringing spirit back to Albany High
Cheerleading has never been a big deal at Albany High School. Compared to the total of six cheerleaders on the squad two years ago, however, this year’s combined team of 25 seems like an army. It is the largest group the school has ever seen. And their mission? “Cheer to be heard, stunt to ...
7. Cougar Construction Starts
As all Albany High athletes are aware, Cougar Field is under construction. In order to repair the ancient facilities, the Albany School District allocated funds last year for a renovation. The construction will include a new track, a field turf soccer/football field, a new baseball field, and a new ...
8. Will this article be on the test?
It isn’t easy being a teenager in 2007 – no one underestimates that. A popular belief these days is that acceptance into a prestigious college is a ticket to a great life, and working for that acceptance begins in high school. With so many students academically (though not necessarily mentally, physically, or emotionally) ...
9. Save the world for only $25,000 when you buy a Prius
Albany California, most commonly known as North Berkeley, is a unique community among a list of many in the Golden State. This little suburb of a suburb has no unique qualities of it’s own when compared to Berkeley; there’s no Telegraph hype or People’s Park drama, no provocative history ...
10. Everything you don’t need to know about college
“Eric, have you considered your college life and career?” I’ve gotten enough e-mails with that in the subject line to last me a lifetime. In the last month, four or five of these have been coming daily, many from colleges I’ve never even heard of.
Thanks to putting my e-mail address on my PSAT, Champlain, ...
11. Concert choir to separate into men’s and women’s choirs
Next year will be Chad Zullinger’s second year of choir instruction, and he’s got plans to change AHS Concert Choir. Traditionally, beginning singers enter Concert Choir their first year and join Advanced Chorale provided they have the appropriate vocal skills. Boys and girls join a single chorus and practice together for competitions and concerts. It doesn’t work out perfectly, as the ...
12. Switching up the Spanish program
Albany High’s language department is steppin’ it up: not only is Albany High School getting a Mandarin class next year, but it’s also getting a Spanish class for the native speakers at our school. This class will be called “Spanish for Spanish-speakers” and will welcome anyone interested in joining.
This class is ...