LPC Express – Page 18

“Post-racial society”? Yeah, right.

Ongoing crises in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. Robin Williams’ suicide. The (considerably less important cosmically but nonetheless significant to me) 8-month-struggle of the Oakland Athletics. Turning on the TV or checking Twitter was not a pleasant occurrence in the month of…

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Stop spending too much on campus meals

Shayla GascaSTAFF WRITER$130 for a math textbook. $80 for a lab workbook. $20 for the semester’s parking pass. And, of course, the $552 for 12-unit tuition. After spending what is often over $1,000 many students may be worried about where they will get…

A&E by LPC Express August 4, 2014

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‘Get on Up’ filled with good music, but confusing

Brandon ClutterArts & Entertainment Editor “Mother Popcorn.” “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.” “Get On Up.” These are just a few of the hit singles made by James Brown, the proclaimed “Godfather of Soul.” “Get On Up,” one of his songs, is also…

News by LPC Express May 31, 2014

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Former mayor of San Ramon follows her dreams at LPC

William Tanner Editor-in-Chief As the end of the semester draws to a close, one student can’t wait to graduate. For her, the Associate of Science in Interior Design has been 25 years in the making. Before getting her degree, Nancy Tatarka, 65, was…

News by LPC Express May 31, 2014

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Foundation slated to get $1.7 million

William TannerEditor-in-Chief With a few short words Ted Kaye, CEO of the Las Positas College Foundation, rocked the campus. Two separate donors are making an investment into the school through the foundation to a total of at least $1.7 million. For Kaye, this…

A&E by LPC Express May 27, 2014

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‘Days of Future Past’ shrouded by even more plot holes

Brianna GuilloryWeb Editor When “X-Men” premiered in 2000 it set the standard for what are today’s comic book based movies. Now, 14 years later and seven movies in, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is the latest installment of the “X-Men” movie franchise. Loosely…

A&E by LPC Express May 26, 2014

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ thrills all, nothing short of good

Brandon ClutterArts & Entertainment EditorIn the recent years, Marvel has been releasing movies in a rapid fire motion, and they have been nothing short of fantastic. From the solo movies of “Captain America,” “Thor” and the eventual team-up movie “The Avengers,” audiences…

Culture Opinion by LPC Express May 22, 2014

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Editorial: Editor-in-chief finishes at LPC on a high note

The 2014 valedictorian of Las Positas College is one of our own. Yes, we’re bragging. We confess to the shameless self-promotion. But once you learn about Bekka Wiedenmeyer, it will be clear why we strayed from traditional objectivity. Her impressiveness goes way beyond her…

Opinion by LPC Express May 16, 2014

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Express EIC says goodbye to Las Positas

Bekka WiedenmeyerEditor-in-chiefI have been at Las Positas College for four long years, and if there is anything I have learned, it’s that you have to have thick skin or you are going to crash and burn in life. I learned some other important…

Features by LPC Express May 16, 2014

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Navy veteran graduates LPC with three degrees

Kalama HinesFeatures EditorHers is a story of persistence. One of commitment and the willingness to succeed. Ramona Peterson joined the military to see the world. After her term of service concluded, she set her sights on something else — a college degree. “Mona” will graduate…

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“Post-racial society”? Yeah, right.

Stop spending too much on campus meals

‘Get on Up’ filled with good music, but confusing

Former mayor of San Ramon follows her dreams at LPC

Foundation slated to get $1.7 million

‘Days of Future Past’ shrouded by even more plot holes

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ thrills all, nothing short of good

Editorial: Editor-in-chief finishes at LPC on a high note

Express EIC says goodbye to Las Positas

Navy veteran graduates LPC with three degrees

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