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CBS News
25-04-2025
- CBS News
McClymonds students in Oakland get job skills as tech support for the district
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission. At McClymonds High School in West Oakland, a group of students found a way to bring them back to life—and save their district hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process. While most students at McClymonds use their laptops to complete assignments, David Anderson's work is his laptop. "I can repair computers, PS5s, PS4s. I've opened up phones, laptops, I've even opened an AC unit once, which was nice." Anderson is part of the Tech Repair Hub, a program that may sound official, until you realize it's run by teenagers armed with tiny screwdrivers and a mountain of busted Chromebooks. No Genius Bar, no waiting room. Just sticky notes labeled "broken display" and "missing hinge thing," and students who somehow know exactly where to begin. A year ago, Gavin Armstrong was once just another student using a school laptop. Now, he's the reason everyone else's still work. "It's satisfying knowing that I have the skills and capabilities to do this," he said. The program began in 2021, when the pandemic pushed classes online, and laptops to their breaking point. With no repair budget to keep up, the district turned to its students. It was a long shot, but it clicked. This is more than a class project. Students in the program earn $18 an hour—well above Oakland's minimum wage. Samantha Núñez, who oversees the program, said the students repaired close to a thousand computers last school year, saving the district more than $200,000. "There were definitely worries and concerns, like, 'Do they have the capacity to fix it?' And turns out they do," said Núñez. Colleen Piper, the school's college and career counselor, said other school districts across the country have taken notice. But for her, the real impact isn't just financial. "Learning honestly, just the responsibility of holding down a job, communication skills," said Piper. For Anderson, the experience has already reshaped his future. He's now thinking about a career in computer science. "It gets your mind thinking in different possibilities and ways to figure out how to fix something," he said.
Boston Globe
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was dazzled by the history he explored during All-Star Weekend
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Amongst the distinguished McClymonds alumni: baseball great Frank Robinson , ex-Celtic Paul Silas and former NBA forward Antonio Davis .' Going to school at Berkeley I got introduced to the history and tradition of Oakland,' Brown said. 'They kind of embraced me and I learned so much when I was there. And it shaped who I am today. So being able to spend some time there and learn about the Black Panthers Museum, the programs they had, free breakfast, free lunch, free health care. They had free everything for everybody in the community. They were getting funded by athletes, entertainers and people who believed in their cause.' Advertisement Brown said the museum visit was a great educational experience. 'Just learning about history. History is one of my favorite subjects. A lot of history we like to skip over because for whatever reason they want to paint it in a different way or a different image or try to forget about some of the past traumatizations and things that have been done. But I love history and love to see different sides of the story the Black Panthers definitely have. It was great to go back and just learn.' Holiday is back The Celtics welcomed back guard Jrue Holiday after missing four games before the All-Star Break with a right shoulder injury. Holiday participated in Thursday morning's shootaround and said he's feeling better after the rest. He last played in the Feb. 4 win against the Cavaliers. Advertisement 'It had been bothering me for a little bit,' he said. 'Obviously, me feeling it more and more. I guess we just felt like it was time to get a little bit of a break. I'm glad I got an opportunity to.' Holiday wasn't descriptive about the injury or his long-term diagnosis but said 'let's hope so' when asked whether the shoulder will be sound the rest of the season. 'It felt good today; it's been feeling good for a while now,' he said. 'It feels really good.' The Celtics training staff stepped in and mandated Holiday get rest. 'Sometimes they've got to save you from yourself,' he said. 'Especially for me, if it's a game I want to play. You play through injuries, you play through being hurt but sometimes it's smarter to take a little bit of time especially since we're at the second half of the season. Obviously I would have played through it, which I feel a lot of us do, is play through injuries. All testament to the training staff.' Grizzlies game moved The Celtics' March 31 game against the Memphis Grizzlies, originally scheduled for 8 p.m., has been moved to 7:30 p.m. and has been picked up by Turner Sports … As G-League Maine continues its eight-game winning streak, swingman Baylor Scheierman remained with the Celtics. He's received some spot minutes the past few games … Former Celtic Lonnie Walker , who signed a two-year deal with the 76ers, is expected to join Philadelphia this weekend. The 76ers are chasing a play-in tournament spot despite entering 20-24 with identical 10-17 home and road records … Philadelphia was without Eric Gordon (right wrist), Kyle Lowry (hip) and Justin Edwards (left ankle sprain). The Celtics were missing backup center Xavier Tillman , who has knee soreness. Advertisement Gary Washburn is a Globe columnist. He can be reached at
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steph participates in 3-point contest for noble cause in Oakland
Steph participates in 3-point contest for noble cause in Oakland originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area OAKLAND – Stephen Curry's decision to skip Saturday's NBA 3-point Contest, one of the highlights of All-Star Weekend, surely disappointed millions of fans around the world. He chose to engage in a 3-point shootout for a nobler cause. Which is why the line began forming nearly two hours before Curry arrived Friday at McClymonds High School in the heart of West Oakland, folks of all ages and hues and genders hoping to glimpse the Golden State Warriors superstar. They had no idea they would see a small fortune at the free-throw line. There was cash on the floor, $100,000 in bills, plainly visible in a clear plexiglass bin roughly the size of a small car. Pool full of warm cash, deep enough to dive in without harm. There was, of course, a catch. There would be a 3-point contest, with the six-figure jackpot going to the winner. Only two people were eligible for the prize, and one of them was Curry, whose 3,948 3-pointers are three times the total of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame shooting guard Mitch Richmond and more than twice as much as late, great Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant. Selected to compete against the all-time 3-point shooting king would be Demarrion Gardner, a senior on the boys' basketball team at fabled McClymonds. Rather than put on a nationally televised show for fans at Chase Center, Curry opted to shine a light on one of Oakland's prep student-athletes before an audience of a few hundred. Curry's partners at Under Armour and Curry Brand, along with media personality MrBeast, arranged the dedication of a newly refurbished gymnasium named for distinguished 'Mack' alum Bill Russell (Class of 1952) – a three-month project, with the last coats of paint drying over the weekend – as well as their own 3-point shootout. It's one of scores of events occurring during NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco and Oakland, but apart from the lavish parties and sumptuous brunches arranged around 12 hours of exhibition basketball. There are no velvet ropes or red carpets at 'Mack.' This is Curry's volunteer work, unaffiliated with the NBA. Just a global icon strolling into a high school gym in a working-class neighborhood of The Town. It's part of his longstanding alliance with and support of Oakland and its public schools, as well as other parts of the planet. 'This is not only special because it's the 20th [refurbished] court, a milestone, but also because of what McClymonds represents in this beautiful town of Oakland,' Curry said to those gathered in the cozy gym. 'There's so much history here, so many legends have come here, so many championships have been won here. But it's more about the people that have come here, that have been nurtured and groomed by the spirit of this place. 'The students, the teachers and faculty and administration have poured into each and every person who has walks through these halls and gets to come back and invest in the future of the kids that are here. We want to celebrate that.' There was no shortage of celebrities and local legends. Former NBA star Antonio Davis rolled in, sitting next to the playground legend Demetrius 'Hook' Mitchell, teammates at Mack 40 years ago. Reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. Former NFL star and Oakland dude Marshawn Lynch. Actor Boris Kodjoe. Russell's widow, Jeannine Russell. WNBA star Kelsey Plum and former NBA star Brandon Jennings – Under Armour's first basketball signee – were opposing coaches for youth teams 'The Town' and 'The City.' Nobody received a warmer welcome than Curry, and that included Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, the founder of the company behind the gym, the gear and logos scattered throughout the gym. Then again, Curry is the most visible and revered member of the UA family. And, as MrBeast shouted, the best shooter in the world. And now Curry is setting his jaw, preparing to take down a youngster half his age. Steph being Steph makes for an unfair advantage, so a rule change was enacted to bring a semblance of neutrality. Five racks, five balls in each, just like the NBA contest Saturday night at Chase Center, but Curry had 30 seconds and Gardner was given 60. Could the kid drop the champ? Asked if he was nervous, Gardner says he was not. He has a plan and does not avert Curry's confident glance. Curry makes 14 triples in 19 tries before the buzzer sounds. Shooting from distance is in his blood. He has attempted 9,321 3-pointers in his NBA career. He won the NBA's 3-point contest in 2015 and again in 2021. This is what he does. Now it's Gardner's turn. Would his time at Mack, as well as has AAU experience with the East Bay Soldiers, allow him the serenity to make 15 shots and take home $10,000? He drains nine. 'It was exciting,' Gardner says. 'I really thought I was going to win. I just thought I was. I don't know. I guess I really was nervous. I guess so.' Give the kid some slack. He did not know the identity of his competition until 'about 10 minutes before' the warmup period. 'I was told it was going to be an NBA player,' Gardner says. 'I didn't know it was going to be Steph.' He'll get a share of the cash anyway. As the winner, Curry had the pick of his charities. He chose to donate the pool full of cash to Eat. Learn. Play. The foundation committed to feed, educate and allow play spaces for Oakland's is smiling. How can he lose when everybody wins? Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast
CBS News
13-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
NBA legend Bill Russell's Oakland high school names renovated gym in his honor
As the NBA's biggest talent descends on San Francisco for All-Star weekend, a high school across the Bay is joining in on the festivities by honoring one of its most successful graduates. The newly renovated gym at Oakland's McClymonds High School will now officially be known as Bill Russell Gymnasium. "I think Bill would be very proud," said Jeannine Russell, Bill Russell's widow. Russell graduated from McClymonds in 1952, going on to win two NCAA Championships and 11 NBA titles. He also had a huge impact off the court as a leader in the fight for civil rights. "My mom was a Black Panther and a feminist and wanted to feed the kids, and daddy was a mentor," said Karen Kenyatta Russell, Bill Russell's daughter. Russell's family said he always held a special place in his heart for his high school alma mater. "He had a lifelong relationship with this school. He kept coming back to give more," said Karen Kenyatta Russell. Russell died in 2022 at the age of 88. His family has since worked to carry on his legacy including at the place where it all began. Their hope is to give the next generation of McClymonds basketball players everything they need to strive for the success Russell achieved. "I'm just really appreciative to Oakland School District, Under Armor, to Curry Brand, you know in partnering with us to make sure all this is done to help propel his legacy forward but also show the kids that they are very much appreciated," said Jeannine Russell.
