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Uncategorized by LPC Express March 13, 2014

Don’t stop the presses

Dear Community Member: My name is Bekka Wiedenmeyer, and I am the current editor-in-chief of the Las Positas Express Newspaper. It is our 25th year as a student-run publication, and our goal is to provide our readership with the most timely and relevant…

News by LPC Express March 11, 2014

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Battery on campus: Updated

Sanestina Hunter Staff writer On Monday March 10 around 3 p.m. LPC student Ahmed Naser allegedly kissed a female student without her consent and attempted to kiss another. According to Sean Prather, Campus Safety Supervisor, the first incident was considered misdemeanor battery. The Livermore Police…

News by LPC Express March 7, 2014

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March in March lacks school spirit

Angelica Estacio / Ashley Freitas STAFF WRITERS Students united, never be divided. They say cutback, we say fight back. No cuts, no fees, education should be free. The chants are strong, but the power seemed lacking. Five years since it started, the spirit of the…

Features by LPC Express March 7, 2014

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Wente winery to serve local beers

Kalama Hines FEATURES EDITOR The “nectar of the gods” is quickly becoming the beverage of choice for the new generation of 20-somethings. With this growing popularity, Wente Vineyards is trading in their grapes for hops, their corkscrews for church keys. For the past 250 years, the…

Uncategorized by LPC Express March 7, 2014

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Third year student-atheletes can get an extra chance

Martin Gallegos STAFF WRITER One more chance. Rarely do people get that opportunity in life, but some LPC student-athletes are hoping they get another shot to showcase their skills. "It would benefit a lot of people," sophomore basketball player Jacob Contreras said. Contreras is one of…

Features by LPC Express March 7, 2014

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LPC film festival: the good, the bad and the YouTube

Will Tanner Managing Editor The night before the Academy Awards gave us many memorable moments. Las Positas held their annual film festival. Entrants from around the Bay Are a submitted their works all hoping to take home top honors. Prizes were awarded for the…

Uncategorized by LPC Express March 7, 2014

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LPC art gallery invites all artists in

Brianna Guillory A&E EDITOR There have been many exhibits at the Mertes Center for the Arts gallery since its installation four years ago. Fine Art, Photography and specialty shows are among the different types of exhibits that one can view in his or her…

News by LPC Express March 7, 2014

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California community colleges anticipates four year degree programs

Sanestina Hunter STAFF WRITER Community colleges in a growing number of states are offering bachelor’s degrees. Las Positas College and its huge two-year system may join that group. For students who want to transfer with a two-year associate degree, LPC could be the right place for…

Uncategorized by LPC Express March 7, 2014

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2400 building artwork stuck in limbo

Shelby Escott STAFF WRITER The art lining the walls of the 2400 building displays the skills of the students in the visual commu- nications (v-com) program. But as beautiful and evoking as it is, how long is it going to be there? V-com teacher Eric…

Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express March 6, 2014

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Russia, Ukraine get the world ready for second Cold War

Travis Danner SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS So war again, then? Well, the stage is certainly set for that. Russia has essentially invaded the country known as Ukraine, reigniting old tensions between the United States and the former Soviet Union. Who doesn’t like a sequel? “The Cold…

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