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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Before I joined the military in 2006, I had heard the war stories my father used to tell me, but they were mostly in one ear and out the other. I am sure most of you understand that when a […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines suicide as, “death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with an intent to die as a result of the behavior.” And every year, according to the World Health Organization, somewhere around 800,000 […]
A pair of performers take the stage during the 15th annual Poetry Slam in the Black Box Theater at Las Positas on May 18, 2018. Compiled by Elizabeth Joy
By Christina Vargas @christina_varg Drea Chavez owns Hella Good Cannabis, based in Hayward. She founded it in January 2014, while she was still a student at LPC. Beginning with word of mouth networking to build company awareness, she promotes and […]
By Justine Chavez @vivalaajustine As it is, college is already a stressful time for students. Staying on top of school, working, trying to balance a social life and keeping up with the latest trends is by no means easy. So […]
By Blake Sperling @ratio_ LPC librarian Diana Navarro-Kleinschmidts dunks a teacher at the on campus fundraiser hosted by the Hispanic Club on May 9, 2018. The event featured 5 dollar tickets that could be purchased for a slice of pizza […]
By Elizabeth Joy @ELIZABE53603091 He thrust his knife toward her arm, leg and torso, convincing her he was going to stab her with it. He said repeatedly that he might as well kill her. It would be his third strike […]
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