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Celebrities are just as qualified to run for president

Celebrity presidents: are they a good idea? By Alex Lontoc @ALEXXLONTOC There’s nothing wrong with a celebrity running for president. People seem to negate the idea of celebrities entering politics, when our current president himself is no stranger to the spotlight. We, the voters, let…

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Having celebrities run for president is stupid

Celebrity presidents: are they a good idea? By Tim Guan @TIM_GUAN30 What has society become? A popularity contest where our “know next to nothing” celebrities dictate how our country should be run? This idea can only be summed up as the dumbest thing I…

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BSU makes return to campus

Letter to the editor- By: Inglish Hills Happy Black History Month, from LPC’S Black Student Union. With diversity growing at LPC, a few devoted women have decided to start a club that is dedicated to black academic achievement and cultural appreciation in the community.…

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Cannabis campus guide

Cannabis on campus: Everything student users need to know By Taylor Lobb @TAYLORLOBB While state residents can now legally smoke a joint or hit their wax pen when they please, the students of Las Positas are limited when on campus. No, the legalized recreational…

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The fight against the deadly flu

By Elizabeth Joy @ELIZABE53603091 On January 4th, 2018 the 40-year-old mother of three, Katie Oxley Thomas, died just four days after being diagnosed with the flu virus, according to ABC 7 News. Residing in San Jose, the blonde-haired, blue eyed Thomas lead a healthy lifestyle.…

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Plans for better campus parking

By Elijah Kutsenda Las Positas College is developing its campus according to the Facilities Master Plan released in 2012. The campus has already seen improvements with the construction of the 100 building but can also expect to see several new buildings in the…

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Remembering LPC faculty members

In memory in Ethan Castor By Vanessa Luis @VANESSAMLUIS On Nov. 15, 2017 Las Positas unexpectedly lost a dear family member, Mr. Ethan Castor. He was 38 years old. Castor had been with Las Positas in some capacity for nearly 20 years—first as a student,…

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Remembering LPC faculty members

In memory of Dennis Nelson By Blake Sperling @RATIO_ There are some people who were born solely for the purpose of impacting the lives of others. Those who think selflessly and acquire fulfillment from attributing to others success and accomplishments. These rare kinds of individuals…

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Small package, big impact

By Devin Bradshaw @DEVINTHEGREAT96 Jenna Kol has had better games with more gaudy numbers. But the game against Skyline College had to feel the best. Her 26 points, including six 3-pointers, back on Jan. 24, mattered for sure. Desperately needing a win, after four bad…

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Buried alive but survived: Joe Torrillo recalls unforgettable 9/11

Photographs by Julia Coty @JULIACOTY Keynote speaker Lieutenant Joe Torrillo recalls September 11, 2001 during the 9/11 remembrance at Las Positas College. Firefighter equipment on display at LPC during the 9/11 remembrance event. 9/11 towers displayed on stage among other memorabilia. Audience in the Barbara Mertes Center…

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