1. We Paint Walls
AHS artists did not have a venue for their art this year, but resourcefulness and community support helped them pull through. The 2010 art show was held in the newly revitalized art building on May 26th and 27th. Panels and boards filled with photographers’ work lined the first and second floor hallways. Each photographer had work to his or her ...
2. AHS Jazz Band On Tour
Jeff Cooper details the Jazz Band's latest feats.
3. Cougars Smell Victory In the Evening
It was cold and rainy outside, but inside the gym, the Albany men’s and women’s basketball teams were on fire, playing two inspired games to kick off the NCS playoffs. Eight-seed Albany played host to both games Tuesday evening, with the men taking on the Kennedy-Fremont Titans and the women facing the San Marin Mustangs. The men looked a little ...
4. Lady Cougars Hope For NCS
The Lady Cougars went into Saint Mary’s gym feeling confident that they could show the Panthers who owns the BSAL. But as the size of the Saint Mary’s basketball team -- point guard, 5-foot-7-inches; two forwards, 6-foot and 6-foot-1-inches, respectively; and center, 6-foot-3-inches -- echoed throughout the gym, hope faded from the Cougar fans. Although the fans seemed devastated, the ...
5. DC Leads, California Follows
While the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative banning same-sex marriage, is considered in the U.S. District Court, other parts of the United States are taking the lead in gay rights. Washington D.C. is becoming a great proponent in change. The Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 has been introduced in Washington D.C. ...
6. The Academy of Sciences
Doris long wing butterflies flying, striped dart frogs hopping, and saplings surrounding us, we made our way through the rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences, an architectural feat nestled between the trees in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Kate Pickering and I began our journey to the highly acclaimed museum by hitching a ride from Kate’s father to the ...
7. Cougars Volleyball in NCS
On a Saturday night by the Oakland Zoo, the 2009 Volleyball season came to an end, surely one of the team’s better seasons. In their first round NCS game, the Cougars had the not-so-tough task of defeating El Molino. The Cougars did to El Mo, as they called themselves, what a cougar would do to Elmo. The Cougars won in ...
8. XC BSAL Results in Frosh-Soph Championship
On November 5th, just a week after the Albany High Varsity Boy’s Cross-Country team won the BSAL dual-meet championship, they were back for more at Joaquin Miller Park. However, this time the Cougars were not able to win the BSAL league championship and maintain their perfect record. Instead, they settled for an exceptional second place behind league rival Saint ...
9. Lip Sync 2010
Anticipation was building up quickly as the Pep Rally came to a close. People rushed off the bleachers and down to the amphitheater to get front row spots for the infamous Albany High Lipsync competition. The freshmen class started off with a bang as Oscar Rodriguez put on an undeniably catchy solo act. Typically a group effort, it was surprising to ...
10. Slouching Toward Love
For weeks, months even, LovEvolution, formerly LoveFest, has been bubbling up in conversations. LovEvolution is a music parade and festival that occurs annually in San Francisco’s Civic Center. The music is all dance, techno, and electronic, played by famous DJs from around the world. LovEvolution is modeled after Germany’s LoveParade, which has been a huge success since the late eighties. ...
11. Theater Ensemble’s First Show
Theater Ensemble’s first show of the year! Do you remember two years ago when Theater Ensemble preformed Antigone? Did you like it? Hate it? WHO CARES? Opening soon is something completely different: A collection of student written skits and short plays in a different order every night. Looking for intrigue? Love? Controversy? Hotties? A legitimate excuse to not do your homework? ...
12. Homecoming 2010
Homecoming is fast approaching, and classes are hard at work preparing for games and events. This year, Leadership has made some additions to this year’s festivities. First of all, Leadership has established a point system to determine the winning class of Homecoming. Points will be awarded for participation in spirit days, success in lunchtime activities, and, for the first time, ...