Oakland community speaks out about city’s lack of transparency on impact fees
Oakland community speaks out about city’s lack of transparency on impact fees
By Joanna Flamenco on November 12, 2019
City Council listens in on community concerns. An Oakland City Council meeting was held Oct. 22 to discuss the economic development efforts affecting future plans...
The decline of traditional print journalism in a digital age
The decline of traditional print journalism in a digital age
By Felicia Payomo on November 12, 2019
Since 1690, journalism has been on the decline because of the increase of media shaming, fake news resources and the overarching social distrust in journalism....
Lockdown in India-controlled Kashmir: Everything is not fine.
Lockdown in India-controlled Kashmir: Everything is not fine.
By Jessica Gillespie on November 8, 2019
The thundering noise of 50,000 Narendra Modi supporters resounded through a Houston stadium as the Indian Prime Minister and the U.S. President Donald Trump stood...
Mills’ ASMC hosts the new director of Public Safety, Yolanda Harris
Mills’ ASMC hosts the new director of Public Safety, Yolanda Harris
By Angel Fabre on November 7, 2019
The Associated Students of Mills College (ASMC) held an open forum to introduce the new director of Public Safety, Yolanda Harris, on Oct. 28. The...
October Democratic debate simplified: Faction in political party displayed
October Democratic debate simplified: Faction in political party displayed
By Xing Gilbert on October 25, 2019
Bonta represents the Calif. 18th Assembly District. The fourth Democratic debate of the 2020 election occurred on Oct. 15 in Westerville, Ohio. It was moderated...

California Public Utilities Commission questions PG&E
California Public Utilities Commission questions PG&E
By Stephanie Lister on November 12, 2019
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) called an emergency meeting on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, to question Pacific Gas and Electricity (PG&E) CEO Bill Johnson...
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Stressed? There’s an App for that!
Stressed? There’s an App for that!
By Alyana W. on November 7, 2019
Photo by Gilles Lambert The 21st century has it all: hover-boards, virtual reality and apps. A 2019 report from Statista found that there are more than...
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Tampon taxes need to end, period
Tampon taxes need to end, period
By Ari Fitzgibbon on October 24, 2019
On Oct. 19, rallies took place across the United States to mark the first National Period Day. This event was created by the nonprofit Period.org...
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What’s the deal with water?
What’s the deal with water?
By Alyana W. on October 18, 2019
Photo by Jana Sabeth on Unsplash Many online influencers claim that drinking more water is how they solved all their problems, from weight loss to acne. While many...
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Introducing the Mills Pantry
Introducing the Mills Pantry
By Angel Fabre on October 15, 2019
The Mills Pantry is a resource for students who are dealing with food insecurity. It officially opened its doors last semester, a month before the...
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Oakland welcomes “AfroTech”
Oakland welcomes “AfroTech”
By Tyler on November 9, 2019
Last weekend technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and creatives alike gathered together for the AfroTech conference. Morgan DeBaun: founder and CEO of Blavity and AfroTech. The AfroTech...
TEDxOakland: A gathering of ground-breaking women
TEDxOakland: A gathering of ground-breaking women
By Alyana W. on November 4, 2019
Photo by Alyana Willis "TED: Ideas worth spreading" conference came on Nov. 3 to Laney College, which became home to this year's TedxOakland. This year's...
Yasiin Bey Goes in for “Black On Both Sides” 20th Anniversary
Yasiin Bey Goes in for “Black On Both Sides” 20th Anniversary
By Rosina Ghebreyesus on November 4, 2019
October is the anniversary month of Black on Both Sides by Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def. It was his first solo record, released...
La Cocina’s F&B: Voices From the Kitchen
La Cocina’s F&B: Voices From the Kitchen
By Tyler on October 25, 2019
On Nov. 6, the San Francisco non-profit La Cocina will host their biannual storytelling event F&B Voices from the Kitchen: Migration at Brava Theater. La...
Bursting the bubble
Bursting the bubble
By Camille Schmitt on October 25, 2019
On Sunday evening, North Oakland cafe The Well hosted an open mic that revealed how community members are responding to the Bay Area’s shifting culture....

Staff Editorial: Please pass the memories
Staff Editorial: Please pass the memories
By Shirley Acuna on November 8, 2019
Top row, left to right: 2. Vegan mac and Cheese 9. Stuffing 6. Pupusas 6. Tamales. Middle row, left to right: 2. candied yams 5....
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Sesame Street’s partnership with Autism Speaks is a tragedy
Sesame Street’s partnership with Autism Speaks is a tragedy
By Ari Fitzgibbon on November 7, 2019
On April 10, 2017, the popular children’s show Sesame Street aired the episode “Meet Julia,” introducing Julia, a muppet on the autism spectrum. Julia displays...
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Movies Really Are Getting Longer – Here’s Why
Movies Really Are Getting Longer – Here’s Why
By Jo Moses on November 6, 2019
It: Chapter Two wasn’t a very good movie, and the reasons certainly vary. Perhaps it was the lack of scares, the queerbaiting or the narrative...
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Kelly Ragowski’s “Personals” app embraces the queerness of personal ads
Kelly Ragowski’s “Personals” app embraces the queerness of personal ads
By Jo Moses on October 24, 2019
Sixteen years ago, Anji Fipps posted a personal ad on shoe.org, “The Online Lesbian Community.” “Hi all,” she wrote. “This is my first time posting...
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Venti pumpkin spiced zero-waste Halloween
Venti pumpkin spiced zero-waste Halloween
By Shirley Acuna on October 23, 2019
Fall is here, and you know what that means: the mass production of pumpkin-infused products steadily flooding the market are in their full glory. Every...
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