The year 2025 is a special one for Halloween — not only does Oct. 31 fall on a Friday, but Alameda Unified students do not have school. That gives everyone a three-day Halloween weekend. With the spooky...

Under the glow of rehearsal lights, the Encinal auditorium hums with brimming activity. On the stage, performers work together, moving in sync to perfect the choreography to a lively ABBA hit, while behind...

Whether you’re aware of it or not, you are surrounded by influence. Whether it's advice and products pedaled by professionals, or new restaurants recommended by friends, your behavior never stems 100%...

Fire Punch, Goodbye, Eri, and the critically acclaimed Chainsaw Man series. Having seen and read all of these stories, I was no stranger to the works of Tatsuki Fujimoto going into the premiere of Look...

The holidays are a joyous time, perfect for spending the cold days inside with loved ones, and cozying up on the couch to watch nostalgic movies. But lots of precious time is wasted finding the right movie...

Netflix’s Arcane: League of Legends is a bewitching tale of two twin cities divided by their socioeconomic statuses. The story focuses on two sisters, Jinx and Vi as they walk down two different paths...

Every four years, athletes worldwide compete at the Olympic Games for Olympic medals and in hopes of bringing honor to their home countries. The Olympics pay tribute to the Greek gods and Olympians by...

Back and pinker than ever, Encina's Drama department presents a musical rendition of the classic 2000s film, "Mean Girls." Directed by drama advisors and on-campus teachers, Megan Taylor and Lachelle Morris,...

Vintage yet modern and on-trend, Jets use digital cameras to capture their most memorable experiences. Point-and-shoot cameras allow students to capture their favorite moments in time with no edits or...

Get ready for a grand whodunit. Encinal’s Drama Club will perform an on-stage production of the infamous board game Clue for this year's fall play. The cast, crew, and directors have been working...

“It’s been a long time coming” - As she moved between every musical era of her life, Taylor Swift provided the full experience for concert attendees with props, dancers, and pyrotechnics. Performing...