Against the Grain: A Review of Transgender Dysphoria Blues
In a world that can be largely ignorant to transgender issues, Grace exposes her struggle with extremely personal songs in a heartfelt and impressive way.
Student Content
My Life
When I was 13, my parents got divorced. Before that, my family and my life made sense. School was easy, I wasn’t reserved and I talked to people.
My Mom and Dad
Have you ever imagined living without your parents? I don’t have to imagine it because I lived it. I was nine years old when my dad left us and shortly after, my mom was incarcerated. For a very long time I was mad. I didn’t know who or what or why I was mad, but I was mad and I showed it.
Living in a World of Racism
One day when he was walking home from work, there was a robbery that took place at a liquor store across the street. Not knowing what happened at the store, my dad was chased by a security guard…
The Life Changing Book!
This ominous idea of our future selves hovers over us throughout high school, and it seems that right when we settle in to who we think we are, a curve ball comes out of nowhere and changes it all.
Oakland Drop Outs
By Samir For some families, education is everything because it falls through the family. For others, there’s no motivation or…
Dear Land of Oak
New year new you, right? I’m not one to judge because I know I’m not perfect myself. But I would like to write this letter to you about things you should self-analyze.
Oakland Is Not As Bad As People Make It Seem
You have done so much for the youth, and I really applaud you on that. If it weren’t for you, even more youth would be incarcerated or selling drugs.
Too Much Power!!
Calling for his dad and saying “I cant breathe”