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AUSD maintenance staff clean up vandalism in front of Encinal's entrance on December 13, 2024.
Encinal victim of hate speech, district looks to investigate further
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Photo: Dan Nguyen
Post Hoco meal: The In’s-N-Out’s
Class of 2026 cheers right on cue during the 2023 Homecoming assembly.
Homecoming at Encinal: What to expect
All Encinal classrooms now have a chromecart with 36 chromebooks that are charged daily.
New Chromebook cart policy attempts to solve personal chromebook shortcomings
A sparse crowd of 5,189 watches the Athletics play the Astros on September 16, 2022. (Barry Bloom)
Uprooted: Oakland A’s finalize relocation by the end of 2024 season
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a dominant Super Bowl LIX
Varsity sophomore Amaya Zapeta, dribbles ball down field in awaited Island Derby on January 10, 2025.
Awaited Island Derby Ends in Devastating Loss for Varsity Women’s Soccer Team
Freshman center back Victor Johnson attempts to recover after getting beat by Hornet's pacey winger Mateus Penner.
JV men’s soccer ups the pace going into 2025
Ravens' Lamar Jackson & Bills' Josh Allen
NFL Playoffs: First round recap and what can be expected
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Baseball’s magical season continues; Softball rolls in playoffs
Baseball’s magical season continues; Softball rolls in playoffs
The National Honor Society visits Stanford University's campus
Clubs at Encinal provide a wide range of options
Ms. Adams on a family day excursion to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Encinal community mourns the loss of Maggie Adams
Ms. Lacaba has spent her entire 33 year career at Encinal.
Lacaba’s legacy knows no limits
Stahl helps seniors Aily Bencik and Austin Massey light a candle for a physiology lab.
Dr. Stahl announces retirement after more than two decades at Encinal
Ms. Kerber teaches her AP Literature class.
Ms. Kerber named AUSD teacher of the year
Coach Juanita Lyons displays her VSU Hall of Fame sweater.
Coach Lyons inducted into Virginia State Hall of Fame
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
Will Ferrell and Ed Asner in Elf. Photo: Alamy
Unwrap the magic: Top 5 must-watch films for the holiday season
Netflix cover art for Arcane: Season 2
A true sister story: “Arcane” finale brings a unique viewing experience
Paris presents visuals approaching the Olympic Opening Ceremony day with slogan "Games wide open".
Bringing fashion to the Olympic Games
"The Plastics" make their iconic entrance walk to the song 'Meet The Plastics'.
“That’s So Fetch!” Drama gears up for a mean musical
The digicam boom
The digicam boom
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
Ravens' Lamar Jackson & Bills' Josh Allen
NFL Playoffs: First round recap and what can be expected
The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks
The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks
Netflix cover art for Arcane: Season 2
A true sister story: “Arcane” finale brings a unique viewing experience
Levi's Bagel & Co. 730 Atlantic Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Levy’s Bagels takes bagel crown
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AUSD maintenance staff clean up vandalism in front of Encinal's entrance on December 13, 2024.
Encinal victim of hate speech, district looks to investigate further
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Varsity sophomore Amaya Zapeta, dribbles ball down field in awaited Island Derby on January 10, 2025.
Awaited Island Derby Ends in Devastating Loss for Varsity Women's Soccer Team
Dylan Berger, Sports Beat
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Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why "Look Back" is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
Ian Frost, Arts and Entertainment Editor
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Freshman center back Victor Johnson attempts to recover after getting beat by Hornet's pacey winger Mateus Penner.
JV men's soccer ups the pace going into 2025
Toneyon Musambacine, Echo Staff
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Netflix cover art for Arcane: Season 2
A true sister story: “Arcane” finale brings a unique viewing experience
Hiabel Berhane, Echo Staff
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AUSD maintenance staff clean up vandalism in front of Encinal's entrance on December 13, 2024.
Encinal victim of hate speech, district looks to investigate further
Echo Staff • December 13, 2024

On the morning of Friday, December 13, Encinal custodial staff were met with offensive vandalism across the entrance of the 200 building. While...

Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Man Chan and Penelope Locke • November 8, 2024

On October 22, the second annual island bowl between the Alameda and Encinal varsity flag football team took place. During halftime, Encinal...

Photo: Dan Nguyen
Post Hoco meal: The In’s-N-Out’s
Hiabel Berhane and Matilda Gunnell • October 19, 2024

Everyone knows the feeling: as the Homecoming Dance comes to a close, students aren't yet ready to head home and are also looking to satisfy...

Class of 2026 cheers right on cue during the 2023 Homecoming assembly.
Homecoming at Encinal: What to expect
Jacob Benaquista and Max Millot • October 15, 2024

The controlled chaos of Homecoming Week has started at Encinal, which means the return of several highly anticipated activities. The Echo takes...

Sports
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a dominant Super Bowl LIX
Dylan Berger, Echo Staff • February 15, 2025
Varsity sophomore Amaya Zapeta, dribbles ball down field in awaited Island Derby on January 10, 2025.
Awaited Island Derby Ends in Devastating Loss for Varsity Women’s Soccer Team
Dylan Berger, Sports Beat • February 3, 2025
Freshman center back Victor Johnson attempts to recover after getting beat by Hornet's pacey winger Mateus Penner.
JV men’s soccer ups the pace going into 2025
Toneyon Musambacine, Echo Staff • January 29, 2025
Ravens' Lamar Jackson & Bills' Josh Allen
NFL Playoffs: First round recap and what can be expected
Max Millot, Editor-in-Chief • January 17, 2025
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Man Chan and Penelope Locke • November 8, 2024
Baseball’s magical season continues; Softball rolls in playoffs
Baseball’s magical season continues; Softball rolls in playoffs
Jacob Benaquista and Max Millot • May 20, 2024
Features
The National Honor Society visits Stanford University's campus
Clubs at Encinal provide a wide range of options
Justice Petersen, Managing Editor • May 18, 2024
Ms. Adams on a family day excursion to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Encinal community mourns the loss of Maggie Adams
Maleia Ferguson and Samantha Cleminshaw • April 14, 2024
Ms. Lacaba has spent her entire 33 year career at Encinal.
Lacaba’s legacy knows no limits
Emilia Arneson, Horizon Staff • June 5, 2023
Stahl helps seniors Aily Bencik and Austin Massey light a candle for a physiology lab.
Dr. Stahl announces retirement after more than two decades at Encinal
Abby Cho, Horizon Staff • May 26, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
Ian Frost, Arts and Entertainment Editor • January 30, 2025
Will Ferrell and Ed Asner in Elf. Photo: Alamy
Unwrap the magic: Top 5 must-watch films for the holiday season
Kaylee Garcia and Matilda Gunnell • December 19, 2024
Netflix cover art for Arcane: Season 2
A true sister story: “Arcane” finale brings a unique viewing experience
Hiabel Berhane, Echo Staff • December 11, 2024
Paris presents visuals approaching the Olympic Opening Ceremony day with slogan "Games wide open".
Bringing fashion to the Olympic Games
Maleia Ferguson, Copy Editor • August 13, 2024
Opinion
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
Ian Frost, Arts and Entertainment Editor • January 30, 2025
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
Samuel Kellner, Echo Staff • January 30, 2025
Ravens' Lamar Jackson & Bills' Josh Allen
NFL Playoffs: First round recap and what can be expected
Max Millot, Editor-in-Chief • January 17, 2025
The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks
The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks
Astrid Heifner and Thomas Schreiner • December 19, 2024
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