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Opinion by Arion Armeniakos March 13, 2019

Celebrities should be held accountable

Celebrities should absolutely be held accountable for what they say and how they act on social media, purely because of the platform that they possess and the high regard that they are looked at by society. Whether it’s by choice or not, celebrities…

A&E by Emily Forschen March 10, 2019

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‘Drowsy Chaperone’ glistens on stage, despite minor glitches

Emily Forschen @Emilyschen A prayer is spoken as the lights are still down, as the show begins. The unnamed narrator of “The Drowsy Chaperone” explains to the audience what he prays as he enters a theater. He asks, begs, even implores God to not let…

Sports by Arion Armeniakos March 2, 2019

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Hawks historic season ends after loss in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, Calif. – The Las Positas College men’s basketball team suffered post-season defeat at the hands of Santa Rosa for the second year running as the Hawks bowed out in the first round of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)…

News by Sean Brooks March 1, 2019

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New distance education software raises concern

Spring semester of 2019 marks the first time that teachers will be recording students taking online tests-- while students are in their homes. Proctorio, the controversial online software being adopted by Las Positas, has sparked protest from students and faculty alike.…

News by Ruben Banuelos February 25, 2019

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Plans unveiled for new $950 million building

Las Positas College is getting a facelift. On Feb. 6, as part of the Town Hall meeting, Las Positas hosted an open house in the tutorial center (2401) where plans for new buildings were posted. The budget for the remodel, which includes…

Sports by Ruben Banuelos February 21, 2019

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Dr. Harry Edwards shuts down racism in sports

The black shirt and slacks were a sharp contrast to the bright indigo hues of the curtain on stage. Dr. Harry Edwards took position behind the podium, placing a hand on either side. His voice was steady, speaking clearly to a silent,…

Features Profile by Devin Bradshaw February 19, 2019

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Las Positas rising star Michael Hayes soars past adversity

Devin Bradshaw @DevinBradshaw_ There’s a certain fire that engulfs Las Positas star guard Michael Hayes when he’s on a basketball court. It’s an energy, an urgency, you do not see in the everyday hooper. Yes, he’s a super athlete who can use his speed…

News by Kirstie Burgess February 19, 2019

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District appoints new interim chancellor

The District is now on its third interim chancellor in six months. Thomas Fallo, who served as interim during the fall semester, is out as the fill-in leader of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. Ronald Gerhard, previously the Vice Chancellor of…

News by Emily Forschen February 19, 2019

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Interim President Roanna Bennie signs third contract extension

Emily Forschen @Emilyschen There were six or seven people filing out of the conference room of Interim President Roanna Bennie’s office on Jan. 24. They had just exited a meeting, planning this semester’s commencement ceremony. The room filled with noise as they all spoke…

Opinion by Kirstie Burgess February 19, 2019

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Student voices ignored again, this time over Proctorio

There is a new proctoring “tool” being implemented in distance education. It is an invasion of privacy. It is Big Brother disguised as a teacher’s aid. It is modern technology invading the learning process. What is it you ask? It is Proctorio.…

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