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Opinion by Timothy Cech April 16, 2019

Streaming services fire first shot in format war

War is cyclical. It begins with fertile land, a resource not yet exhausted. The bounty and spoils may superficially change based on the objective or agenda. Unlike real-world strife and calamity, where livelihood, enterprise and identity are at risk of totalitarian oppression,…

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New dean gig is just latest twist in Stuart McElderry’s textured life

Emily Forschen @Emilyschen She was born Jean MacPherson, but her name underwent a few changes throughout the years. As did she. She holds a master’s degree in nursing from San Francisco State University and boasts a controversial career in the California State Assembly. She retired…

Opinion by Kirstie Burgess April 15, 2019

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I was just at Notre Dame Cathedral. Now it’s destroyed.

My dream, for what seems like my whole life, was to go to Paris. And it came true over this past spring break. With several students from LPC, we toured France and I couldn’t believe it was finally happening. Our first day…

Sports by Arion Armeniakos April 12, 2019

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Soccer coach takes on double duty — men’s and women’s teams — and it makes sense

Being the head coach of one college team is already quite the feat. It is a role that brings a lot of pressure for success, both on and off the field. As the head coach, you are largely held accountable for your…

Video Video by Trevor Gregory April 11, 2019

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VIDEO: Sudden death of Nipsey Hussle reveals the depths of his life

On Thursday, April 11, Ermias Asghedom, known to the world as rapper Nipsey Hussle, was funeralized in a televised event that captured the nation. Since he was gunned down in front of his clothing store in Los Angeles on March 31, the…

News by Kirstie Burgess April 10, 2019

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New name change process better accommodates transgender students

In March, the student services monthly newsletter brought long-awaited news for transgender students and faculty. Admissions and Records updated their process on students wanting to change their name to their preferred name, making it much more simple and quick. The newsletter read…

Sports by Devin Bradshaw April 10, 2019

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Hawks mens hoop looking to address weaknesses this offseason

Devin Bradshaw @DevinBradshaw_ The Las Positas Hawks men’s basketball team season came to an earlier end than expected last season, falling for the second consecutive season to Skylar Chavez and the Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs. After getting blown out by Santa Rosa in…

News by Nick Despotakis March 18, 2019

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New air quality resolution drafted by LPC student

@nick__despo Las Positas College is sponsoring an air quality resolution plan, created by LPC Student Government Student Trustee Garrett Culbertson, that provides LPC and Chabot College with N95 respirator masks for staff and students when air quality conditions are considered unhealthy. Poor air…

Features Profile by Emily Forschen March 18, 2019

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Spiritual ground: LPC to open space for students to pray, meditate

Emily Forschen @Emilyschen The student government office on any given Thursday is bustling with conversation. LPCSG members are in there working, socializing and meeting with each other. Mahdi Totah is not in student government, but when walked in, no one batted an eye. They…

News by Nick Despotakis March 18, 2019

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Senator introduces new financial aid plan

@nick__despo On Feb. 14, 2019, California State Senator Connie Leyva D-Chino introduced Senate Bill 291. If it passes, eligible students at Las Positas College will be assessed for financial aid based on entire costs of living and attending, opposed to just tuition…

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