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Teachers try to use different types of new media in order to connect with students

Chabot instructors use the new technology available to make the classroom fun, have better communication, interaction, and promote the attention of their pupils

By Carmen Shiu

Teachers try to use different types of new media in order to connect with students
A new addiction has taken over the world and it is not a drug. Rather, it is the connection between the young generation and new media. With the availability of high-speed Internet that gives access to anything and everything along with nifty devices that can do wonders, teens have become the target for corporations such as Microsoft and Apple.

Easy Bay schools tackle the programs of bullying

By Michelle Olson
Easy Bay schools tackle the programs of bullying
A recent example of bullying occurred in Oakland, on April 25, when 7-year-old Zachary Cataldo was slammed into a tree by an older student while waiting for his babysitter. Cataldo suffered a fractured skull and spent two nights in intensive care because of the incident.

Foster children struggle the game of life

Special programs exist to assist with the transition into the real world

By Charlotte Flowers-Weston
Foster children struggle the game of life
According to a report in The Cities, Counties and Schools (CCS) Partnership Community Acton Guide, California has the largest number of children and youth in the foster care system than any other state in the nation with approximately 83,000 children in care.

American eating habits are a cause of shortened life spans

A diet consisting of fresh foods contributes to Asian-Americans having a longer life expectancy

By Miuson Chi
American eating habits are a cause of shortened life spans
In the United States, Asian Americans represent a large and rapidly growing segment of the population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 11.8 million Asian Americans residing in the United States (4.21 percent of the total population) in the year 2004.

Behind the life of a pornography actor

The infulences in the porn industry and the new fad for male on male action

By Alex Tiphayachan, Alex Miranda
Behind the life of a pornography actor
Gay porn is becoming a huge phenomenon among the adult film industry. The San Francisco Bay Times reports that the budgets of gay adult films average from $10,000 to $90,000, which is much higher than straight adult films. Most adult film companies are also catching on to the profitability of gay adult films, with major web sites such as xtube.

Wrestling continues to find ways to be one of the top sports

By David Bermudez, Alex Miranda
Wrestling continues to find ways to be one of the top sports
Blood, sweat, tears, and the occasional man-­ crotch in your face! Welcome to the wonderful world of wrestling. Men of different sizes, shapes and ethnicities come together to compete for the big cheese, a shot at fame, glory and fulfilling a childhood dream.

A's continue to win but suffer some of the worst attendance in MLB

Adding to low numbers, the team also has one of the oldest and dirtiest stadiums in the country

By Joey Brownlee
A's continue to win but suffer some of the worst attendance in MLB
How do you spell success? For this decade it has been spelled: Oakland A's Baseball. Supporting a record of 740-555 since 2000-second only to the Yankees-one would think that all is peachy in the East Bay. Not so fast my friends. Yes, the A's have conquered many demons on the field, but there is one yet to be vanquished.

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