Team Member Fun Facts
This team member started skiing at 3 years old.
Taylor
What does it mean when someone says “bet”?
Cool / Okay / Challenge accepted — it’s an affirmative
This team member asked "how do I win?" while playing a collaborative game.
Ali
This team member previously worked as a Blockbuster Video cashier and college radio station manger.
Justine
This Oakland slang word, made famous by rapper Keak da Sneak, means acting excited, and full of energy -especially when dancing or partying
Hyphy
This team member was once a paid studio member.
Jean
This three-letter term is used by Gen Z to describe a specific phase or mindset they’re embracing, often linked to a vibe or aesthetic — like “villain ___,” “main character __"
What is "era"
This team member once wrote "I put 144 holes in my walls this year"
Emery
These two team members have previously worked at chicken restaurants
Born in Oakland on September 1, 1996, this actress and singer gained fame for her roles in Euphoria and the Spider-Man films
Zendaya
This team member was a child model
When someone calls you this, they’re referring to the way you bring chaos, disarray, or unpredictable energy to everything you touch in a lovable way.
What is “a menace”?
Acceptable answer: feral
This team member once said "If you want him to notice you, I'm down to fight you"
Vivian
These three team members have previously worked musical jobs. (Ex. piano accompanist for church choir, flute teacher, chamber music coach)
Vivian, Jean, Emery
From 1971 to 2019, this NBA team called Oakland’s Oracle Arena home before moving back to San Francisco.
The Golden State Warriors
This team member had a pet pig as a child
This five-letter acronym replaced "LOL" for when something actually makes you burst out laughing.
IJBOL
This team member left headphones on the shelf for a year.
These three team members have worked as camp counselors
Alana, Han, Hannah
Founded in Oakland, California in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, this revolutionary organization aimed to combat police brutality and uplift Black communities.
The Black Panther Party
These seven team members attended a college (undergrad) located in California.
Han, Justine, Hannah, Jean, Helen, Anna, Zerena
This suffix turns vibes into identities — from “cottage” to “goblin” to “weird little guy” — allowing Gen Z to define hyper-specific aesthetics, moods, or entire lifestyles.
What is “-core”?
The Lucuma Kitchen and Bar opening across the street in May 2025 will serve cuisine from this country.
Peru
These seven team members could start a beverage shop as they have worked as a barista or bartender.
Isha, Jes, Ava, Ali, Zerena, Corey, Taylor
One of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the U.S., this Oakland theater opened in 1931 and now hosts concerts, films, and performances by the Oakland Symphony and Ballet.