PROFILE: Frelina Guard, Health Editor (Healthy Living)

Tweet Share Frelina Guard was born and raised in Oakland California. She was named after her beautiful grandmother who raised her from birth. Known for her boyish qualities, Frelina was labeled the family’s “tom boy”. In her preteen years she developed a fondness of poetry, and a real inner passion of learning more and more about health and healthy ways of living, all the while overcoming... Read More

PROFILE: Aileen Iniguez, Food Editor (Fresh Cookin)

Tweet Share Aileen Iniguez, was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland CA, and is a student at Oakland High School.  She doesn’t like being ordinary, and  has her own unique style and personality. She expresses her passion through music, painting, and poetry. Music continues to play an important role in her career, and she has learned the sounds of the violin, alto saxophone, and cello.  Aileen... Read More

PROFILE: Kimberly Cobos, Features Editor (Culture Shock)

Tweet Share Kimberly Cobos love her family. She is fluent in two languages (Spanish and English), and takes pride in her diverse background of Chinese, Mexican, and Italian heritage. One of her goals in life is to learn how to play the guitar and cello, and pursue a singing career.  Kimberly also want to become a teacher one day, and enjoys volunteering at California For Justice , and Peer Health. She is currently... Read More

PROFILE: Hassan Darrah, Music Editor (Beat Lounge)

Tweet Share Hassan Darrah was born and raised in Oakland, California and has always had a respect for art, culture, photography, and most importantly all genres of music. This true inner mind messiah of music, loves nothing more than to try out new varieties of  musical compositions. He will stop at nothing to make every music genre unsafe from his reign of unique interest. Not only is he creative with a vengence,... Read More

PROFILE: Tamera Guard, Food Editor (Fresh Cookin)

Tweet Share Tamera Christine Maria Guard was born and raised in Oakland, California and is a Gemini.  Her hero is her grandmother who inspired her passion for food. She is currently a Sophomore, and the Food Editor for Oakland High School’s F.R.E.S.H the Magazine (www.freshthemagazine.com). Tamera loves her cheeks and dimples.  Read More

PROFILE: Raul Maldonado, Features Editor (Fresh Out the Box )

Tweet Share Raul Maldonado is a 17 year old young man, born and raised in Oakland, CA. He is currently a Junior at Oakland High School, and considers himself a sketch artist focusing more on what he sees, rather that creating something out of nothing. Raul has been working on his artistic skills for at least 4 years, and is always looking to change and improve his style. He hopes that one day his artistic... Read More

PROFILE: Forrest Yates, Editor In Chief

Tweet Share Forrest Allen Yates was born in the Bay Area, but has grown up in various places all over the world; including: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Living abroad has given him the ability to look at various cultural, social, and political issues with objectivity. He is a passionate writer, and enjoys writing anything from poems to short stories.  He is also an avid reader and loves finding inspiration in... Read More

PROFILE: Eric Li, Features Editor (Culture Shock)

Tweet Share Eric Li is currently a Junior attending Oakland High School. Eric Li was raised in China and immigrated with his family to the U.S. when he was 11 years old. Because of his Chinese heritage, Eric is able to speak 3 different dialects of Chinese, and studied French for 3 years. Eric has participated in many different organizations. One of the organizations that Eric participated in was Asian Immigrant... Read More

PROFILE: Jenny Chen, Art Director (Fashion Autopsy)

Tweet Share Jenny Chen was born and raised in Oakland, CA. She is currently completing her senior year at Oakland High School. Her passions include art, design, and music, but fashion is most interesting to her because people perceive you for what you wear. Jenny’s self-expression comes mostly from daily life and distractions inspiring her art and fashion. She enjoys visiting new places and hopes to learn... Read More