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By Konnor McIntosh @easymoney_mac When mental health disorders are discussed in social circles, they are often met with condescension or downright disrespect. Think of how many times in casual conversation phrases like “don’t be retarded” come out or when people joke about someone being…

By Greg Buckley @gbuckking The Zombie Apocalypse has materialized, and is in full effect here on the Las Positas campus. Everywhere you look, you’ll find the frozen faces following the feet in front of them. Most spending endless empty hours mesmerized by tiny screens.…

By Elisa Villanueva  @bbelisacats As a college student balancing school and work is hard enough. Trying to set aside time to find a new fling can be a struggle when so much is on your plate. Apps like Tinder make it easier for people…

By Carleen Surrena @SURRENA_C It’s been one month since the new athletic director took the reins of the Las Positas College athletics department. With the official title of Dean of Business, Health, Athletics and Work Experience Director of Athletics, Dr. Amir Law has entered…

Eric Pineda @EVPINEDA311 Thousands of people travel to Central America every year to get a glimpse of the rich Hispanic culture, experience famous landmarks, and take in its active wildlife. While many come back from this country with gratifying stories, some return with…

Hillary Clinton By Carleen Surrena @SURRENA_C In 2001, Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate making her the first American first lady to ever win a seat in public office. From 2009-2013 she served as the 67th U.S. secretary of state. She has…

By Christopher Hartwell @SILIENCESEEN There’s a bombing in Livermore, but of the most kind and peaceful sort. This is a bombing of soft fiber woven around trees in town. Yarn bombing, as it is often called, goes by many different names. Some names include…

By Christopher Hartwell @SILIENCESEEN The Las Positas Talk Hawks soared to the occasion in San Francisco this past weekend during the San Francisco Golden Gate Opener Forensics Tournament. The team did quite well, receiving numerous trophies and winning the first place for the…

By Christopher Hartwell @SILIENCESEEN The crowd was surrounded in din of conversation all around awaiting Temple Grandin. When Ernie Jones stepped onto the stage to introduce Grandin, the crowd went silent. He stated that he would like to introduce “a person who needs no introduction.” And…

By April Johnson @APRILBLAKE_ The process begins in late April. Just like any other plant cultivation, the seeds must be germinated. The miracle of life takes place as the freshly sprouted seeds come alive allowing them to be planted in small pots and finally transplanted…