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May 28, 2025

Student Struggles Inspire Changes to Advanced English Requirements 

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May 9, 2025

Uneven Responses to the Pinole Valley High School Boy’s Baseball Incident; Pinole Valley’s Response Versus Albany High’s Response

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March 12, 2025

New AUSD Superintendent Shares Mindset in Her First Months on the Job

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February 12, 2025

‘Wicked’ Film Adaptation Grows In Popularity Among AHS Students

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February 10, 2025

Chasing the Legend: A Review of “A Complete Unknown”

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September 13, 2024

Cougar Comeback

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September 11, 2025

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The News About Nuts: Implementation of a New Nut Policy at AHS

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A no-nut policy has been implemented across the Albany Unified School District as of the beginning of this school year, with the new changes sparking confusion between Albany High School students and faculty.

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August 26, 2025

Front Page News

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s Town Hall Tour comes to Albany High School 

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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon conducted a town hall in the Albany High School’s Little Theater on Wednesday August 20th to engage with the citizens she represents. Both community members and Albany High School students were present to listen and ask questions.

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May 28, 2025

Student Life

Lesson Plans to Leisure Plans

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“[I’m] old enough to retire, my wife is retired, and I would like to do more things with my wife.” 

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On Thursday, September 11th, the Albany Girls Wate On Thursday, September 11th, the Albany Girls Water Polo team faced off against Piedmont in a tough scrimmage. After a tight first half, Piedmont managed to pull away, winning the game 23-11. Albany looks to bounce back at Foothill on Tuesday, September 16th, but the Cougar’s next home game is Thursday, October 2nd, against El Cerrito High School.
Sophomore Lucas Escoto-Lucero is a determined foot Sophomore Lucas Escoto-Lucero is a determined football player with big goals. He hopes to lead the team to more wins than losses while inspiring more people to join the sport and help expand the program.
Freshman Luci Pazdan is an ambitious varsity cross Freshman Luci Pazdan is an ambitious varsity cross-country runner. This season, she’s aiming to break 18:30 in the 5k and take her team to state. Despite being a freshman, she loves being on varsity because of the supportive environment around her.
A no-nut policy has been implemented across the Al A no-nut policy has been implemented across the Albany Unified School District as of the beginning of this school year, sparking confusion between students and faculty.

The district office, which manages and oversees Albany public schools, decided on the rule that no nut containing items are allowed on any campus, hoping to protect students with life-threatening allergies. During a meeting with students on leadership, faculty told students that this new nut rule had passed, and was an official AHS policy for the 25-26 school year. This rule brings food containing nuts onto school grounds. This created confusion among faculty, who were told that the new rule had been suggested but needed review by the school board. 

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On Monday, September 8th, Albany girl's volleyball On Monday, September 8th, Albany girl's volleyball team beat the Pinole Valley Spartans, sweeping both the varsity and JV matches. Despite all sets being close throughout, the Cougars managed to pull away each time with the closest set being decided by only two points. The Cougars will be back at home Thursday, September 18th to face off against the Saint Mary's Panthers.
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon conducted a town hall Congresswoman Lateefah Simon conducted a town hall in the Albany High School’s Little Theater on Wednesday August 20th to engage with the citizens she represents. Both community members and Albany High School students were present to listen and ask questions. 

Simon spoke at length about her negative opinions on the Trump Administration’s actions since he was voted into office. She said, “It’s tough to fight, but that doesn’t mean we stop fighting.” 

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September 11, 2025

Front Page News

The News About Nuts: Implementation of a New Nut Policy at AHS

Staff

August 26, 2025

Front Page News

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s Town Hall Tour comes to Albany High School 

Staff

May 28, 2025

Student Life

Lesson Plans to Leisure Plans

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