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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

The United States needs to stop enabling Cuba’s communist dictatorship

Tanner Trafelet, Contributor July 28, 2021

The Cuban Constitution ratified in 2019 states that Cubans have a right to free speech and expression, as long as it ‘is in accordance with the humanist principles upon which the State’s cultural policy...

The spooky poster for Netflix's new film trilogy "Fear Street." The films are based on R.L. Stine's popular 1980s teen horror series of the same name.

‘Fear Street’ trilogy needed better casting

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor July 28, 2021

“Fear Street”  is the new Netflix trilogy that has been trending this month. These movies are based on the books “Fear Street” by R.L. Stine, which are the grown versions of “Goosebumps.”  The...

Neurodiversity representation needs to be amplified within the media

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter July 28, 2021

Diversity is very important to me, as someone who hasn’t always seen themselves in the entertainment industry. Everyone deserves to watch a movie or a show and see themselves, not just as a token diversity...

The cast of the 'Gossip Girl' HBO Max reboot. New episodes air weekly on Thursdays.

You know you don’t love HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief July 28, 2021

Hey, Upper East Siders… or should I say, Golden Grizzlies? Gossip Girl — not — here, but that doesn’t mean I can’t share my thoughts on the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite in the HBO...

Scandal exploded earlier this month following leaked audio of ESPN's Rachel Nichols attacking broadcast partner Maria Taylor.

Scandal, talent exodus: the steady decline of ESPN

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief July 28, 2021

Shocking audio leaked earlier this month of prominent on-air ESPN personality Rachel Nichols attacking fellow broadcaster Maria Taylor, claiming Taylor only had her spot on NBA Countdown because she was...

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the rights to the first overall pick for the first time since 1970.

Pistons win the Cade Cunningham lottery

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter June 30, 2021

NBA history was made when the Detroit Pistons won the lottery and captured the rights to the first selection of the 2021 NBA Draft on June 22. This marks the first time in over 50 years that the former...

New Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett acknowledges the press while being sworn in earlier this month. With Israel's new leadership there is chance for improved stability in the region.

The U.S. should focus on the Palestinian Authority & Hamas, not Israel

Tanner Trafelet, Contributor June 30, 2021

As reported by the Associated Press June 22, 2021, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has arrested yet another activist over his online criticism of the PA’s policies, and violent supression of political...

Protagonists Ed and Loraine Warren stare forebodingly at whatever horror awaits them in "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It".

New Conjuring movie took a different route

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor June 30, 2021

Whenever you see “based on a true story” before a horror film, it all of a sudden becomes scarier to watch. The Conjuring universe is filled with true stories from Ed and Lorraine Warren’s life as...

Zeke Banks (Chris Rock), and his partner, William Schenk (Max Minghella) investigate one of the murders happening in "Spiral: From the Book of Saw".

“Saw” franchise revived with “Spiral”

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor May 26, 2021

The “Saw” franchise is on its ninth film, and the plot is still going strong with new plot lines and twists around every corner. “Spiral: From the Book of Saw” finally had its long awaited theatrical...

The Oakland Post's Editor-in-Chief — Jeff Thomas.

Letter from the editor: Stepping out of the storm

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2021

I’ll start this off by saying how grateful I am to be here. It is of course a privilege to have a platform and to be heard. In a time when many of us find ourselves alone and feeling like we’re carrying...

Addressing child sex trafficking, pornography

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor November 29, 2016

In the time it takes you to read this, at least one U.S. child has been trafficked. It is estimated that, every year, more than 100,000 children are sold into the nightmare of prostitution and forced pornography....

Trump’s top cabinet picks

Ethan Fogle, Staff Intern November 29, 2016

On election night, the results weren’t what most polls predicted. Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in key battleground states and even turned blue states red, according to the National Review. Soon...

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