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Culture by LPC Express May 10, 2013

Spring Fine Art Photography Exhibition announce winners

Katrina GardnerArts & Entertainment EditorFood filled the hallway of the 2400 building as people filed in to look at the LPC students’ photographs and find out who the winners of the Spring Fine Art Photography Exhibition are. The photos were judged by…

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Hipster Tax For Being ‘So Annoying’ Backed By 27 Percent Of Americans: Poll

Listen, we're with you: Muttonchops, fedora hats and not-so-occasional references to obscure pickled foods are all rather obnoxious. But are these life choices so offensive that they should be penalized? The answer to that question is yes, according to more than one-quarter…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express May 10, 2013

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NBA player’s outing reveals new acceptance, old prejudice

Travis DannerEditor-in-chiefFor a culture so obsessed with all things sexual, one man’s preference sure is a big deal. Most of you know the story by now. Seven foot tall NBA center Jason Collins is the first active athlete in any of the four…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express May 10, 2013

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‘Angry’ Obama announces IRS leader’s ouster after conservatives targeted

By Chelsea J. Carter, Drew Griffin and David FitzpatrickCNNWashington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama vowed Wednesday to hold accountable those at the Internal Revenue Service involved in the targeting of conservative groups applying for federal tax-exempt status, beginning with the resignation of the agency's acting commissioner…

Culture News by LPC Express May 7, 2013

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Kevin Walthers leaving LPC

Travis DannerEditor in chiefLas Positas College President has agreed to take the same position at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, Calif. Walthers, who took the position at LPC in 2011, announced his decision via an e-mail sent to the entire campus community. "I…

Culture News by LPC Express May 6, 2013

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Tom Coburn Withdraws Gun Amendment

By Amanda HerkelHuffington PostWASHINGTON -- The Senate rejected a pro-gun amendment that Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) attempted to attach to a water resources bill on Wednesday, which would have allowed gun owners to carry firearms into recreational areas currently off-limits. The amendment…

Culture News by LPC Express May 6, 2013

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Funeral director: Hard to find grave for alleged Boston bomber

(CNN) -- There may not be a single cemetery in Massachusetts or in the entire country that is willing to be Tamerlan Tsarnaev's final resting place, a funeral director told CNN on Monday. And that has left Peter Stefan in a very difficult spot. "I…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express May 6, 2013

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Gay Adoption Bill Set To Be Reintroduced With Bipartisan Support

WASHINGTON -- A bill legalizing adoption and foster parenting by same-sex couples is set to be reintroduced on Tuesday, with supporters hopeful that momentum around the Supreme Court's oral arguments on marriage equality and recent pro-LGBT comments fromRepublican lawmakers will give their legislation a boost. The Every…

Fresh Takes Uncategorized by LPC Express May 5, 2013

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49ers Should Sign Josh Cribbs

After drafting AJ Jenkins in the first round during the 2012 NFL Draft, the 49ers suffered nearly catastrophic blows to their receiving corps, losing Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams to torn ACL’s right around the halfway point of last season. Jenkins still…

Culture News by LPC Express May 3, 2013

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Two campus programs are budget casualties

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews EditorCancelled classes at Las Positas College are not an uncommon occurrence. Whether due to low funds or low enrollment, divisions have been forced to remove classes in order to maintain some sort of stability. Such is the case with both the…

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