Anxiety Is Not All That I Am
I’ve had this thing about me for quite a while. At first, I thought I was just sick; I thought something was wrong with me. Turns out it was anxiety....
17
May
17
May
Counseling Helped Me After I Was Diagnosed with Depression at 12
I was diagnosed with depression when I was 12. I had no idea what I was supposed to do....
10
May
Bill Aims to Let Schools Ban Phones in Class
A new bill introduced in Sacramento would require California schools to adopt policies restricting or banning cell phones in schools in the hopes of decreasing their use during class time....
04
May
Oilers Lose Steam in Final Innings Against Dons
Richmond High’s varsity baseball team dropped their fifth inning lead against DeAnza High in their 5-2 loss on the Dons home field on April 26....
03
May
Dealing With Depression at a Cultural Crossroads
Some people never realize when someone is going through mental health issues such as depression. And sometimes, parents refuse to recognize the problem, even when their children come to...
22
Apr
Comets Soar Over Eagles in 13 Innings
Defensive errors in the final inning of regular play spurred a 13-inning contest during the Contra Costa College Comets’ 5-4 win against the Mendocino College Eagles. The April 19 game...
16
Apr
Powerlifter Finds Strength in Failure
Richmond resident Jonathan Santos sees powerlifting as a vehicle to one day win the annual World’s Strongest Man competition. It’s a dream that won’t be easy....
14
Apr
Mx Creates Space for Those Who Dare to Drag
Phoebe Hosley moved to California from Massachusetts at the start of high school. The Pinole Valley senior found community among other queer students, even bringing people together by creating the...
12
Apr
Career Fair Offers Chances of a New Future
Brittany Young was looking for a job. That’s why she attended the annual West Contra Costa County Career Fair at Contra Costa College last month....
05
Apr
Passionate About Youth Justice? The County Needs You
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is looking for five residents interested in serving on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council....
04
Apr
‘Art in March’ Teaches Larger Lessons
Knowledge in the arts can help a child expand their mind. The administration at Lavonya DeJean Middle School has seen this first-hand for the last two years at their annual...
01
Apr
College Admissions Scandal Reveals Cracks in Higher Education Equity
This scandal revealed what I already suspected: the system is rigged....
23
Mar
Sticks or Hands, Victor McElhaney Drummed for Life
Oakland native Victor McElhaney’s abilities on the drums, according to those who knew him as a talented young drummer, gave those who could hear him a release from the stressors...
21
Mar
Out On the Town With the East Bay Bike Party
Earlier this month, more than 200 cyclists of all ages rode together as the EBBP, which continues to be a way for cyclists of all skill levels and ages to...
20
Mar
Often Overlooked, Some ‘Blerds’ Embrace The Title
While these achievement gaps are a pressing concern for families and district staff, a college counselor at Kennedy High School says that one group, in particular, is left out of...
