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On Campus by Han Nelson November 8, 2020

Lawrence Livermore National Lab to host seminar on COVID-19 research

Viruses spread, jumping from person to person, hand to hand, through unwashed surfaces into schools into towns into nations. In a world ravaged by disease, knowing what a virus has done and will do becomes ever-more important. Despite the haste to make…

News Briefs by Alan Lewis November 4, 2020

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Non-profit ‘College Leap’ to create chapter at LPC

College Leap , is starting a chapter at Las Positas College, according to LPC student Ruby Yan. College Leap is a community for the most ambitious and self-motivated community college students, especially international students. Chapter leadership positions are open. LPC Student Yan…

A&E by Michelle Pacheco November 4, 2020

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Billboard Music Awards showcases top musical performers

On Oct. 24, 2020, the Billboard Music Awards were shown on NBC. Hosted by Kelly Clarkson this year, Billboard is one of the biggest music award shows. Top musicians from all over the world come together every year to celebrate their accomplishments.…

Features by Alan Lewis November 4, 2020

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Middle college student creates podcast during pandemic

High school senior Kanchan Naik is concerned that the pandemic is changing the college application process. She worries that she won't get into her dream school because of the challenges of the COVID-19 conditions affecting her classes and extracurricular activities.…

News Briefs by Alan Lewis October 29, 2020

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Tutorial center now open

Effective Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the Las Positas College Tutorial Center (Building 2400, Room 2401) will partially reopen on Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to serve students who may need access to free Wi-Fi or study space. Although no…

News Briefs by Kiano Deperalta October 29, 2020

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Vice President of student services resigns

On Oct. 14, Las Positas College’s vice president of student services, William Garcia announced his resignation, effective immediately. Garcia spent 3 ½ years at this position. During this time, he oversaw LPC’s “The Market” project, and the reintroduction of the Career &…

A&E by Michelle Pacheco October 29, 2020

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Movie theaters begin to open up at smaller capacities

Movie theaters are slowly opening up after being closed due to COVID-19. They are considered by experts to be one of the most dangerous places to be due to the close seating arrangements Although big movie theater chains have been able to…

Editorial by Nathan Canilao October 23, 2020

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Editorial: Prop 15 is a win for community colleges

When ordinary people hear the words “raise taxes,” it is usually met with an eye roll or a sigh. Taxes are not exactly the most alluring word in politics, but they play an essential role in keeping society up and running. For…

Columns by Alan Lewis October 23, 2020

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Alan’s Ramblings: Losing your virginity is serious

I was 16 years old. My girlfriend of the time and I parked my 1964 Ford Fairlane on an empty street in a housing development under construction. After making out for a few minutes, we climbed into the back seat. Losing one’s…

News Briefs by Alan Lewis October 23, 2020

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Emergency funds available to students through CARES Act

LPC has limited remaining CARES Act emergency funding available for students to assist with school-related expenses incurred because of COVID-19 during fall term 2020. The grants are intended to assist in providing food, housing, technology, health care and child care. Awards will…

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