Lexi Pandell is a journalist from Oakland, CA. Prior to joining the UC Berkeley J-School, she attended UC Santa Barbara where she was Managing Editor of The Daily Nexus. During her time with the Nexus, Lexi won first place for the California College Media Association's award for "Best Feature" and was the two-time winner of the George Obern Award for Excellence in Writing. She discovered a love for international culture and politics early on during her undergraduate career and spent six months studying abroad in Ghana where she volunteered at the Liberian Refugee Camp, taught English, took courses at the University of Ghana, traveled throughout West Africa and kept a travel blog. During her time at UCSB, Lexi was also the founder and three-year captain of the UCSB Equestrian Team and an intern for the Pacific Coast Business Times. Lexi received her B.A. in Global & International Studies with an African emphasis and a minor in English. In her free time, Lexi enjoys travel, reading, music and horseback riding. Lexi is also a reporter with Oakland North's sister site, Richmond Confidential. You can read her RC stories at: http://richmondconfidential.org/author/lexi-pandell/
This Friday, the city kicked off Jack’s Night Market, a small festival and market is being held in conjunction with Oakland’s First Friday Art Murmur,...
After canceling its spring dance program amid financial troubles, the Oakland Ballet Company plans to host its annual gala fundraiser on May 5 in the...
After a dry winter, Oakland and the greater Bay Area are experiencing a surge of rain. Today, reporter Lexi Pandell walks you through Rockridge, Montclair...
In light of recent financial difficulties, the Oakland Ballet Company’s board of directors decided to postpone this spring’s Diaghilev Imagery program until funding needs are...
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