March 11, 2020 – The Express

News by Travis Danner March 11, 2020

COVID-19 forces LPC to temporarily suspend in-person courses

The spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has forced a temporary shutdown of in-person classes in the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. An email was sent from Interim Chancellor Ronald Gerhard to the campus community on March 11, announcing that,…

Features by Rebecca Robison March 11, 2020

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Dyrell Foster becomes LPC’s seventh president

When Roanna Bennie announced she was stepping down last year as the Las Positas College president, the decision was met with a wave of sadness and anticipation across the campus. Bennie had stepped up as interim president when Barry Russel retired in April…

News by Ana Delgadillo March 11, 2020

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Coronavirus threatens spring break plans

Coronavirus. Nothing has caused more commotion and fear during the first few months of the new year. The last thing that was expected was for a global virus to hit and hit hard. As spring break approaches, many are considering limiting travel…

News by Amy Tilson-Lumetta March 11, 2020

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Shawn Taylor puts the ‘community’ back in college

In the crowded cafeteria, Pikachu tails protrude from a cacophonous congregation of cosplayers. “Go ahead,” Shawn Taylor, the Director of Student Equity thinks to himself. “I’m so appreciative because they chose to say, ‘I don’t care, I am going to live my authentic…

Features by Taylour Sparkman March 11, 2020

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Las Positas versus “Lost Potential”: Decoding LPC’s place in the wealthy Tri-Valley

Living in the Bay Area, many are used to the high costs of rent and expensive homes, especially in the Tri-Valley. According to Home Value Index on Zillow.com, the median cost of homes in Pleasanton sits at $1.12M, while Dublin and Livermore…

A&E by Travis Danner March 11, 2020

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‘Stage Door’ another solid production from growing Theater Arts program

The Las Positas College Theater Arts program is on a roll. After the rousing success of last semester’s “Evil Dead: The Musical,” the program has tackled something a little more traditional, yet still unique with “Stage Door.” It is a good production of a…

Sports by Nathan Canilao March 11, 2020

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LPC women’s hoops star battles back from knee injury to dominate

Freshman point guard Bianca Camello patiently waits on the training table to get treatment. Headphones are in, blasting a mix of trap hip-hop and southern rap. Lil Baby and NBA Youngboy are a constant in her pre-game playlist. A few hours before getting…

Features by Alan Lewis March 11, 2020

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Student transportation fees aim to help save money

All Las Positas College students all pay a transportation fee, $9 for full time students, $8 for part time students each semester including summer session. With this fee students can ride the Wheels bus by showing their student ID. Riding the bus can…

A&E by Express Editorial Board March 11, 2020

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Documentaries to die for: The Express staff selects our favorite documentaries you can easily stream at home

In many ways, the new streaming culture has created a golden age for documentary filmmaking. Nearly every week, new and fascinating documentary features and series will drop and hold the national attention via Netflix, Hulu or Prime, often igniting renewed discourse around issues…

Sports by Nathan Canilao March 11, 2020

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Hawks suffer yet another losing season, finish 6-20

The women’s basketball team has had a hard time finding their footing this season. The team went 6-20 overall and 1-9 in conference play and ended on a nine game losing streak. These difficulties have continued as the team regressed since last…

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Daily Archives: March 11, 2020

COVID-19 forces LPC to temporarily suspend in-person courses

Dyrell Foster becomes LPC’s seventh president

Coronavirus threatens spring break plans

Shawn Taylor puts the ‘community’ back in college

Las Positas versus “Lost Potential”: Decoding LPC’s place in the wealthy Tri-Valley

‘Stage Door’ another solid production from growing Theater Arts program

LPC women’s hoops star battles back from knee injury to dominate

Student transportation fees aim to help save money

Documentaries to die for: The Express staff selects our favorite documentaries you can easily stream at home

Hawks suffer yet another losing season, finish 6-20

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