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Supreme court obligated to define Prop 8 as unconstitutional

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorFreedom at war. Sounds like a Fox News segment, an expose’ on how the limitations on leaded gasoline make the Democratic party Marxist evil-doers that want to enslave you. But for the most part, it’s real right now. While the U.S.…

Fresh Takes by LPC Express March 30, 2013

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No grudge from Giants fans to A’s fans

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorIt seems as if there is a war going on between A’s and Giants fans. A’s fans seem to hate Giants fans profusely. A’s fans booed Buster Posey at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday, while Giants fans cheered. The fans of…

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…

Features Fresh Takes by LPC Express March 11, 2013

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Under the Gaydar

Angelica EstacioFeatures EditorGot to a bar. Buy a girl a drink. Inquire why she’s there. This is how LPC Business Entrepreneurship student Nick Becker works his way into meeting a potential romantic partner. But the same cannot be said about Brandon Noriesta. Noriesta can’t…

Culture Fresh Takes old sports Video by LPC Express March 7, 2013

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The World Baseball Classic is awesome and you’re missing it

Travis DannerEditor in chiefFinally, baseball has it’s equivalent to the grand spectacle of the FIFA World Cup. Well, almost. After two mostly mediocre tries, the World Baseball Classic has finally gotten its act together. The first round of games has been everything a tournament like…

Fresh Takes by LPC Express February 26, 2013

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The Academy Awards are a complete sham

People love movies for different reasons. Some like to laugh. Some like formulaic dramas. Some like to see other people chopped to bits in a variety of creative ways. Some people just like to have something to put on to distract their kids. Others…

Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express February 26, 2013

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10 Most Influential Black Athletes

Martin GallegosSports EditorIn honor of Black History Month, we take a look at African-American athletes who have left a lasting mark on their community and society as a whole. These athletes were even bigger than the stellar performances they recorded. They transcended…

Fresh Takes by LPC Express February 26, 2013

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NASCAR swings and misses at diversity

OPINION: In honor of Black History Month, auto racing body NASCAR went the extra mile to make their sport interesting to African-Americans. But their gesture to the black community only illustrates why they needed to make a gesture in the first place.…

Fresh Takes News Uncategorized by LPC Express February 7, 2013

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Native American history on display in 2400 building

Katrina Gardner STAFF WRITERIn the 2400 building, students have a chance to learn a slice of Southwestern American Indian history. Jane McCoy, a Las Positas College history teacher, arranged two display cases with woven bas- kets, paintings and authentic little dolls. Students who have an…

Fresh Takes News by LPC Express February 7, 2013

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Gold Medal Grandmaster teaches Taekwondo to young padawans

Martin Gallegos, Sports Editor Jun Yoon is a man of small stature, standing at about 5 feet 4 inches and weighing about 130 pounds. He may not look like much, but Yoon has fists of fury. Yoon is a 50-year-old Taekwondo…

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