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A card left around campus on June 1, 2026. The back of the card claimed, "there are 10,000 of these hidden around the school."
From fun to fallout: Senior prank sparks investigation
A bus, set on fire by organized crime groups in response to the raid on El Mencho, burns at one of the main avenues in Zapopan, Mexico.
Is it a war on drugs, or a war on addiction?
Encinal students participate in PE on the new track.
PE or Prep? Club Sport Students Caught Between Graduation and College Readiness
Co-Editor-in-Chiefs Sophia Fabia and Matan Antebi celebrate Horizon's success in the Varsity Yearbook Portfolio.
Encinal Horizon’s 2025 yearbook receives national recognition
Graphic made on Canva to depict how AI splashes many already existing images together to create a new one, uploaded March 6, 2026.
Deepfakes: Should we be worried?
Alamedans feel the economic impact of the Iran conflict at the pump.
Conflict in Iran fuels surge in gas prices
Otenbriet embraces a teammate on Senior Night on May 7, 2026. The Jets beat Piedmont 7-5.
From hospital bed to home plate
Mr. Lee teaches his AP African American Studies course on April 27, 2026.
Mr. Lee returns to campus despite knee injury
Senior Alicia Luong decided to step up and run Encinal's game of assassins.
The Luong Legacy: Leading Senior Assassin
Jodi McCarthy and her perspective on teen mental health
Jodi McCarthy and her perspective on teen mental health
Jairo Fernandez (9) takes a penalty kick against Piedmont on Jan. 9
Freshmen on varsity who have impacted their teams this school year
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School AEA representatives and members.
Alameda Education Association representative’s point of view in ongoing negotiations with school district
Photo collage of some of my favorite pictures I've taken over the past year
Digital photography tips
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. (Photo: Wolff Olins)
2026 Met Gala theme carries deeper meaning
Encinal students participate in PE on the new track.
PE or Prep? Club Sport Students Caught Between Graduation and College Readiness
Image from movie "Project Hail Mary", starring Ryan Gosling, released March 20, 2026.
“Project Hail Mary”: A definite must-watch
Graphic depicting music being turned into AI slop
The dangers of giving AI music an audience
Concept art depicting Jake sully waving to air ships. (image: Dylan Cole Studio)
Too much fire, not enough heart in “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
Graphic depicting Michael Jackson's thriller music video in comparison to Jaafar Jackson's performance.
The king of pop returns to the big screen
Cover photo of Illuminate Arts magazine's last issue, "Roots", released at the end of 2025.
The reverie of Illuminate Literary Arts Magazine
Graphic made to depict clickbait on AI videos, uploaded May 18, 2026.
Brain-dead AI slop flooding short-form content
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. (Photo: Wolff Olins)
2026 Met Gala theme carries deeper meaning
Tomodachi Life; Living the Dream update graphic, uploaded April 23, 2026. (Graphic by Eleanor Hahnel and Koli Jones)
Everything you need to know about the new release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Illustration featuring Freshman, Gavin Abrera, and the art style fitting their genre of music.
Rising musicians at Encinal High School
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and team celebrate their finals win over the San Antonio Spurs, and the team's first championship since 1973. (Photograph by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE / Getty)
Knicks Capture First NBA Championship Since 1973 in Memorable 2026 Playoffs
Michigan head coach Dusty May and team celebrates as March Madness champions on April 6, 2026 (Penn Live Patriot-News, MLive.com)
Michigan dominates March Madness in the first tournament win since 1989
Encinal senior Evan Furuichi completes a throw across the field at Oracle Park on May 2, 2026 against Tamalpais.
Encinal baseball defeats Tamalpais under the lights of Oracle Park
Encinal men's volleyball team huddles in preparation for Island Spike on March 25, 2026.
Spring sports: April update
Senior Emiko Takemoto pitched a complete game and had 3 strikeouts in a 16-6 win over Alcalanes on Mar. 24, 2026.
Spring sports: March update
Johnny Garcia (11) wrestles at Alameda meet on Jan. 21, 2026.
Wrestling returns to Encinal after over three decades
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Graphic of 2016 trends and pop-cultural moments, uploaded on March 10, 2026.
2026 is the new 2016
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A card left around campus on June 1, 2026. The back of the card claimed, "there are 10,000 of these hidden around the school."
From fun to fallout: Senior prank sparks investigation
Hiabel Berhane, A&E editor
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NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and team celebrate their finals win over the San Antonio Spurs, and the team's first championship since 1973. (Photograph by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE / Getty)
Knicks Capture First NBA Championship Since 1973 in Memorable 2026 Playoffs
Emma Dubow, Media Editor
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Yap receives the silver medal at the awards ceremony of the WJUC 2024 in Birmingham, UK. Photo - Kevin LeClaire
Freshman Violet Yap competes in the World Junior Ultimate Frisbee Championship over summer break
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Seniors Ava Diener, Zin Arneson, and Amelia Ericson reherse "Dancing Queen" weeks before the opening night on March 14th.
Spring Musical Mamma Mia! Looks to Impress
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News
A card left around campus on June 1, 2026. The back of the card claimed, "there are 10,000 of these hidden around the school."
From fun to fallout: Senior prank sparks investigation
Hiabel Berhane, A&E editor • June 3, 2026

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Encinal students walked onto campus to find an array of cars parked in front of the 200 building near the front quad....

A bus, set on fire by organized crime groups in response to the raid on El Mencho, burns at one of the main avenues in Zapopan, Mexico.
Is it a war on drugs, or a war on addiction?
August Keith, Echo Staff • May 18, 2026

On Feb. 22 this year, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho,” head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed by Mexican...

Encinal students participate in PE on the new track.
PE or Prep? Club Sport Students Caught Between Graduation and College Readiness
Luisa Ruelos, Echo Staff • April 30, 2026

Student-athletes balance their academics with a demanding practice and competition schedule. And, depending on skill level, their sport can be...

Co-Editor-in-Chiefs Sophia Fabia and Matan Antebi celebrate Horizon's success in the Varsity Yearbook Portfolio.
Encinal Horizon’s 2025 yearbook receives national recognition
Wren Dieter-Weisman, News Editor • April 13, 2026

Every year the Varsity Yearbook association creates the Portfolio–a compilation of the best design and photo submissions the publishing company...

Sports
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and team celebrate their finals win over the San Antonio Spurs, and the team's first championship since 1973. (Photograph by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE / Getty)
Knicks Capture First NBA Championship Since 1973 in Memorable 2026 Playoffs
Emma Dubow, Media Editor • June 16, 2026
Michigan head coach Dusty May and team celebrates as March Madness champions on April 6, 2026 (Penn Live Patriot-News, MLive.com)
Michigan dominates March Madness in the first tournament win since 1989
Emma Dubow, Media Manager • May 18, 2026
Encinal senior Evan Furuichi completes a throw across the field at Oracle Park on May 2, 2026 against Tamalpais.
Encinal baseball defeats Tamalpais under the lights of Oracle Park
Gabe Abrami, Echo Staff • May 11, 2026
Encinal men's volleyball team huddles in preparation for Island Spike on March 25, 2026.
Spring sports: April update
Echo Staff • April 27, 2026
Senior Emiko Takemoto pitched a complete game and had 3 strikeouts in a 16-6 win over Alcalanes on Mar. 24, 2026.
Spring sports: March update
Echo Staff • April 7, 2026
Johnny Garcia (11) wrestles at Alameda meet on Jan. 21, 2026.
Wrestling returns to Encinal after over three decades
Kainoa Otenbriet and Penny Locke • March 17, 2026
Features
Otenbriet embraces a teammate on Senior Night on May 7, 2026. The Jets beat Piedmont 7-5.
From hospital bed to home plate
Jamie Kitts, Features Editor • May 24, 2026
Mr. Lee teaches his AP African American Studies course on April 27, 2026.
Mr. Lee returns to campus despite knee injury
Noah Balingit, Echo Staff • April 24, 2026
Senior Alicia Luong decided to step up and run Encinal's game of assassins.
The Luong Legacy: Leading Senior Assassin
Natasha Narcisco, Echo Staff • April 22, 2026
Jodi McCarthy and her perspective on teen mental health
Jodi McCarthy and her perspective on teen mental health
Eleanor Hahnel, Echo Staff • March 24, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Graphic depicting Michael Jackson's thriller music video in comparison to Jaafar Jackson's performance.
The king of pop returns to the big screen
Helena Beneam, Echo Staff • June 2, 2026
Cover photo of Illuminate Arts magazine's last issue, "Roots", released at the end of 2025.
The reverie of Illuminate Literary Arts Magazine
Liam Xie, Echo Staff • May 30, 2026
Graphic made to depict clickbait on AI videos, uploaded May 18, 2026.
Brain-dead AI slop flooding short-form content
Paloma Gonzales, Echo Staff • May 18, 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. (Photo: Wolff Olins)
2026 Met Gala theme carries deeper meaning
Morgan Eskesen, Echo Staff • May 3, 2026
Opinion
Photo collage of some of my favorite pictures I've taken over the past year
Digital photography tips
Toneyon Musambacine, Photography Editor • May 20, 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. (Photo: Wolff Olins)
2026 Met Gala theme carries deeper meaning
Morgan Eskesen, Echo Staff • May 3, 2026
Encinal students participate in PE on the new track.
PE or Prep? Club Sport Students Caught Between Graduation and College Readiness
Luisa Ruelos, Echo Staff • April 30, 2026
Image from movie "Project Hail Mary", starring Ryan Gosling, released March 20, 2026.
“Project Hail Mary”: A definite must-watch
Paloma Gonzales, Echo Staff • March 28, 2026
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