In a study done by the U.S. Department of Justice, inmates who participate in education while incarcerated are 43% less likely to be back in jail after they have been released. Inmates who received vocational or academic training are 13% more likely…
All students that attend community and four-year colleges are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley has urged students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. Oakley expects districts to do whatever they can to ensure the safety…
By Alan Lewis
I can’t image singing while wearing a mask but the LPC Vocal East Jazz Ensemble performed a live concert on Monday, May 17, 2021 while following all COVID-19 protocols. The singers not only wore masks but were placed a safe…
by Lizzy Rager and Alan lewis
If it seems like students are getting younger it may because they are Middle College Students.
Middle College is a program where high school students take both high school and college classes on the Las Positas College…
The Las Positas College Administration of Justice Program held a virtual meeting called “Community Voices – Re imaging Policy” on April 29. The meeting’s goal was to involve the community on modifying the curriculum taught by the Administration of Justice program.…
With life during COVID-19 being as hectic as it is, it can be easy to forget or overlook some of the important milestones & normalities in one’s life. This includes graduation.
Although COVID times are still raging and we are not quite…
San Francisco. Tue. 13 April 2021. The FBI starts surveillance of a daycare facility in the center of the city. The special agents suspect that one of the employees shared child pornographic content in a private chat group. They suspect the man…
Sweat slides down the side of your face. Arms weak, too heavy to lift and getting up feels impossible. Facedown on the ground all you can hear is the buzzing of your body. When the lights seem too bright and you’re on…
There have been many things President Joe Biden has promised and pursued the benefit of Americans. On April 28, President Biden announced the American Families Plan that includes an investment in education. The plan includes billions of dollars for free universal pre-school…
Las Positas College is slowly returning to in-person classes.
Kristina Whalen, Vice President of Academic Services, said “We are hopeful that the fall schedule we release in late April/early May will offer options to students as they consider their health and wellness…