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Uncategorized by Paris Ellis May 22, 2017

How playing sports saved my life

COMMENTARY By C.J Peterson @SFBAYCJ C.J. Peterson @SFBayCJ A life of “normalcy” has always eluded me. But what is “normal?” I’ve always asked myself… Or told myself to make me feel better. I’ve always needed interaction with people, whether they wanted to interact with me or not.…

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Opinion by Paris Ellis May 22, 2017

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‘Heroism’ is not so far out of reach

By Ian Jones @IDJonesPhotog I’ve been told by some people that I’m pretty heroic because I live with a disability. To me, I’m just living my life, metaphorically putting one foot in front of the other. I used to think a hero had to…

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Opinion by Paris Ellis May 22, 2017

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Gender has more than one voice

By Jennifer Snook @sirjid By now, trans people have a fair amount of visibility. Most people are aware of our existence. There are even a few trans celebrities, like Laverne Cox, Jen Richards, Lana and Lily Wachowski and (sigh) Caitlyn Jenner. You may have…

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Features by Paris Ellis May 12, 2017

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Remembering our fallen: how families commemorate the lives lost to war

By Greg Buckley @gbuckking Life and death. Words that dance among themselves and create a memory highway connected to one’s deepest emotions. The best of memories are always the simplest. It can be a smell or a song that engages the memory, leaving a…

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News by Paris Ellis May 12, 2017

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Student government election results are in

Newly-elected ASLPC officers weigh in on the attributes and skills they can contribute. Quotes are taken from their application forms. Director of Legislation Garrett Culbertson “I will bring my excellent organizational skills as well as my meticulous record keeping to the position. I will also…

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News by Paris Ellis May 12, 2017

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Measuring the progress of Measure A

By Chris Hartwell @silienceseen No end is in sight for building projects at Las Positas. With the passage of Measure A in 2016, $950 million in bonds has been created for improvements and new buildings on the campuses in the Chabot-Las Positas Community…

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Uncategorized by Paris Ellis May 12, 2017

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‘13 Reasons Why’ sends mixed signals

Paris Ellis and Brianna Ross @ParisEllis92 and @itsbriross The doors open and all eyes are on you. As you walk down the hall, whispers fill the air. The person who you thought was your friend now looks at you in disgrace as she snickers…

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Uncategorized by Paris Ellis May 12, 2017

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Men’s basketball boasts eight four-year transfers

By C.J. Peterson @SFBayCJ While playing for a community college is not the ideal scenario for the majority of student-athletes at the collegiate level, the opportunities that arise from the extra one to two years of experience is undeniable. This has held true at…

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Uncategorized by Paris Ellis May 12, 2017

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ESPN leaves journalism on the sidelines

COMMENTARY By Konnor McIntosh @easymoney_mac On a typical 2008 day for a pre-teen sports fan, one could be found watching endless loops of Brett Favre retirement news on ESPN or Yankees-Red Sox games every Sunday. This may sound like a waste of time to many,…

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Opinion by Paris Ellis May 12, 2017

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Remembering my name

By Jennifer Snook @sirjid Chances are, you’ve always been called exactly what you want to be called. Whether it’s a name, a nickname, a title, most people’s wishes are simply accommodated. Even pets get this basic courtesy. Trans people don’t. When someone asks my name,…

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