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Striking down DOMA could end growing cost to US Companies

After her partner gave birth to triplets in 1998, Chris Crespo began paying closer attention to the employee benefits offered by her company, major accounting firm Ernst & Young. "I wanted to make sure that there was coverage for my children," said Crespo,…

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Freshman swimmer dominating competition

Alex RomeroStaff writerThis article represents revisions that were made to make the article as accurate as possible. Standout swimmer McKenna Stevulak has proved to be too much for the competition early on in the Las Positas College swim season. Recently at the Sacramento City…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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Gay British teen dies after being set on fire at birthday party

A young British man has been convicted of manslaughter after killing a gay teen by setting him on fire. The BBC reports that 20-year-old Jordan Sheard has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for the death of Steven Simpson after pleading…

Culture News by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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Search for new district chancellor begins

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews editorThere is always a man behind the curtain. The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District has begun its search for a new district chancellor. The Board of Trustees is anticipated to make its decision by the end of May, and by the…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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Brand new Pope, same old church

Travis DannerEditor in chiefMeet the new Pope, sort of the same as the old Pope. He’s an old man who hates gay marriage, abortion and contraception. He’ll fit right in. There is one difference in the selection of who will now be called Pope…

Culture Opinion by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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Editorial — California Watch article on school consolidation gets it wrong

A recent article published by investigative reporting agency California Watch found that California community colleges could save “tens of millions of dollars” by consolidating districts and sharing administrative positions between schools that are within close proximity to each other. For example, the Chabot-Las…

Culture old sports by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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Returning Costello expects to get back to playoffs

Martin GallegosSports editorAs he sits at his desk watching film of the team from last season, Las Positas College basketball head coach Tony Costello is already out to prove that this past season was a fluke. “We need to get better,” Costello said. What…

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Swim team conquering its opponents

Charlie Anne UrciaStaff writer The Las Positas College swim team just keeps winning. The women’s division outperformed the competition in their dual meet against City College of San Francisco and Solano Community College with a 62-34 and a 72-19 victory respectively. The men’s division…

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Las Positas students face class placement challenges

Angelica EstacioFeatures editorOne of the first things you will learn about economics is the relationship of supply and demand. When the consumers’ needs grow, entrepreneurs should increase production to provide. And when the latter fails to do their part, the system will…

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Guest speaker talks to students about business at LPC

Jason LeskiwManaging editor Room 2420 hosted over 50 students and a guest lecturer this past week, and a few business professionals for an educational segment hosted by the Las Positas College Business Club. The lecture was an hour and 15 minutes long, and…

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