Lights Off, Study On: AHS Students’ Experiences With Education in Other Countries

Since the age of five, almost every American High student could be found sitting in an American public school classroom Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with the exception of a select few. From Central Asia to the coasts of Central America, students from every corner of world have emigrated to America. in hope for a better future. They have happily sacrificed their homes, culture, and previous lives in hope for a change in the education system.

From the Cairo Suburbs to the AHS Hallways

He had everything: a supportive family, a group of lifelong friends, a sport that he loved, and a country which he called home. It was the best time of his life—all taken from him in a heartbeat.

Lip Dub Unites Eagles

On Friday, March 17, 2017, AHS students united on the last morning of Spring Fest with their classes, teammates, clubs, and fellow Eagles to create the second annual Lip Dub.

Spirited students sporting red, white, and blue packed the halls and rotunda, forming clusters based on clubs, sports teams, and class while the cameraman worked his way through each area to film the excitement.

Amazon’s Newest Technological Advancements Define the Future of Shopping

Amazon’s new technology makes shopping more convenient for customers Neha Muppidi Staff Writer Amazon, a popular electronic commerce company, has recently developed a lot of new technology. Among its latest advancements are Amazon Go, Amazon Locker, and Amazon Prime Air. These new developments will make the process of shopping much faster and easier for busy […]

Science and Eco Club installs a Foodshare Table to American

AHS introduces the food share program to FUSD Aleesha Kashif Staff Writer One in five residents of Alameda County are dependent on the Alameda County Community food bank to fulfill their hunger. Approximately two out of every three of these residents are needy children and seniors. Meanwhile, countless edible food is thrown away everyday by […]

The Finals Countdown: How to Prepare for the Toughest Week of the Year

Ways to stay calm during the semester’s most significant exams Karen Supandi Staff Writer You know it. I know it. The teachers even know it. The weight of finals is the one thing on everyone’s minds as soon as winter break ends, but some of us still find reasons to put off studying. Ultimately, we […]

Taking the Sweet Route to Success

Senior Kenneth Cacacho shares the story behind his ever-growing culinary enterprise Karen Supandi Staff Writer The greatest problem you had at five years old was probably finding the right crayon to use in your coloring book. For senior Kenneth Cacacho, however, it was how to reach the countertop to help his Aunt Hilda stir baking […]

Fandom Club: Students’ Outlet to Connect

New club at AHS unites students through their different interests Jaclyn Ferreira Staff Writer Every year, new clubs are added to American that spark interest of students. Many clubs accommodate things such as school subjects, ethnicity, and community. Fandom club is one of the new clubs at American that is unique from all the other […]

FUSD Board Meeting Addresses Prominent Issues at AHS: Overpopulation, Closed-Campus Lunch, and the Need for Technology

Five FUSD School Board Members address questions and concerns from AHS students and parents Sandra Resurreccion Staff Writer On the evening of November 3, 2016, five FUSD school board members held a meeting in American High’s multi-purpose room. Board members Michelle Berke, Desrie Campbell, Dax Choski, Ann Crosbie, and Hiu Ng gathered with students, […]

Students Build Robotic Enhancement Suit Prototype

Prototype for high-endurance exoskeleton that is designed to lift over 200 pounds Meenu Kumaraguru Staff Writer On April 24, 2016, juniors Nethen Mou, Cameron Lau, Jordan Chang, Joshua Vejendla, Karthik Puravant, Ameek Nijjar, and Sandeep Suman finished constructing the prototype of an exoskeleton designed to heighten human bodily functions, efficiency, speed, and strength. “The idea […]