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Downward Bound?
Directorial changes plague UC Berkeley program Winnie Looc, Guest Writer UC Berkeley Upward Bound is a program designed to help low-income high school students prepare for and pursue higher education. If you join Upward Bound, during [...]
Respect yourself on Facebook
Posting nude photos puts you in danger Naa Kwale Quartey Lately, Facebook nudity has escalated, meaning girls are using this social site to promote their bodies to gain unnecessary attention, also putting themselves in danger. Girls [...]
It’s spring, let’s go green
What are Oakland High School students doing to keep our environment green? Rachelle-Ann Esmele It’s March! The trees are green, the flowers are blooming the sun is shining, but it’s not what it used to be. [...]
OHS needs to beef up security
STAFF EDITORIAL As weapons appear on campuses, school district considers installing metal detectors at every high school Aegis Editorial Board How would you feel if Oakland High installed metal detectors next year? This is the source [...]
Switching schools
A new OHS student reflects on the transition Gerald Stroud III Being the new kid on campus is hard for anyone. You have to conform to new people and new ways of being taught, which sometimes [...]
Kony 2012: Great cause or a big scam?
Invisible Children Organization activities raises questions. Tommy Tran and Lei Fisiiahi Donating money, spreading the word, and making Joseph Kony famous: Will this really catch Joseph Kony? A viral video on the internet called [...]
Stop stereotyping
Our diversity is beautiful. Why aren’t our words? Lei Fisiiahi As time goes on, Oakland High has became more diverse than ever before. From the Pacific Islands to the Middle East to South America, Oakland High has become [...]
Trash talk on the ‘Tube
Video website needs to monitor hateful comments Naa Kwale Quartey YouTube is used daily by adults, teenagers, kids…all ages. We browse music, shows, the latest news, gossip, anything entertaining. Recently, YouTube has been attacked by [...]
Project Kai brought sexy back!
Linda Saechao Friday, January 13, Oakland High put on a fantastic show for the students of Oakland high. Project Kai was a great success as many students came and filled the whole auditorium to support their [...]
2012 a myth?!
Yvonne Tran It is now the big 2012 that everyone is talking about. “ Is the world going to end? ” “are the scientists lying to us just to scare us?” “Are the events in [...]
Kony 2012: Great cause or a big scam?
There is a Kony 2012 part 2 you should check it out.
Aegis finally prints issue
Nice article Thanh! :)
Substitute arrested at Occupy Oakland
Your readers should be informed that the District Attorney's office dr
Short passing periods make students late
yes, i agree there should be longer passing periods,because when i try
Oakland Raiders' improvement makes citizens proud
Good article by Ms. Hernandez and Mr. Medina. As a Oakland Raider