College Admissions Scandal Reveals Cracks in Higher Education Equity
This scandal revealed what I already suspected: the system is rigged....
01 Apr
23 Mar
Sticks or Hands, Victor McElhaney Drummed for Life
Oakland native Victor McElhaney’s abilities on the drums, according to those who knew him as a talented young drummer, gave those who could hear him a release from the stressors...
21 Mar
Out On the Town With the East Bay Bike Party
Earlier this month, more than 200 cyclists of all ages rode together as the EBBP, which continues to be a way for cyclists of all skill levels and ages to...
20 Mar
Often Overlooked, Some ‘Blerds’ Embrace The Title
While these achievement gaps are a pressing concern for families and district staff, a college counselor at Kennedy High School says that one group, in particular, is left out of...
16 Mar
‘Sisters in Solidarity’ Delivers on Its Message
Empowered women empower women. This was evident at the annual Sisters in Solidarity event, hosted by the City of Richmond. ...
15 Mar
First, the Good News
These days there’s enough bad news going around, so Richmond Pulse asked students at Contra Costa College to give us good news — and good news only....
12 Mar
Field Trip Takes Verde 5th Graders Into Snow-Packed Mountains
Thirty fifth-graders from Verde Elementary School in North Richmond attended the school's first-ever overnight field trip Feb. 6 to 8. ...
26 Feb
Unfocused Oilers Come Up Short, Lose North Coast Section Final to Montgomery, Again
As the final whistle blew, signaling the end of the 2019 North Coast Section Division 2 soccer championship, reality hit the Richmond High School boys’ team. The Montgomery High Vikings...
24 Feb
Richmond High Oilers Advance to NCS Finals
After beating Livermore High and Concord High, the Oilers faced off against Las Lomas High School in the semi-finals on Feb. 20, again at home. The Oilers won that game...
19 Feb
Richmond Rains Goals on Livermore, Advances to Second Round of NCS
Neither a rainstorm nor the Livermore High School Cowboys were able to stop the Richmond High School Oilers boys’ soccer team from advancing from the North Coast Section round one...
11 Feb
Richmond Takes Tri-County Title Over Pinole Valley
The Richmond Oilers boys’ soccer team won the Tri-County Athletic League (TCAL) Rock Division title against the Pinole Valley Trojans Feb. 8 at DeAnza High School....
09 Feb
Difficult Times Demand Passionate Activism
We are at that point where we need all the help we can get to enact meaningful change for everyone on Earth. Here are five tips for young people looking...
05 Feb
Ms. Stone Helps Me Solve My Math Problems
It’s motivating to know I have a teacher like Ms. Stone who cares deeply about me graduating and continuing my education. Her support has helped me learn....
01 Feb
Eagles Lose 2-0 Due to ‘Own Errors’
With 20 minutes left in the second half, Pinole Valley High School goalie Luis Felix dove to his left, blocked Kennedy High School forward Andrew Alvarado’s penalty kick and solidified...
27 Jan
‘Closing the Gaps’ Pays Off for Oilers
High pressure defense and sharing the ball on offense earned the Richmond High School girls’ varsity basketball team a 52-46 victory over the Albany High Cougars on Jan. 18....
