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News by Musa Ashraf June 18, 2026

Education department shifts

In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a plan to create an education commissioner position, appointed by the sitting governor, which will assume management of the education department in 2027 upon approval. The plan is being pushed into state legislation through Assembly Bill…

On Campus by Maximilien Kiyoi May 30, 2026

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Las Positas center helps student parents stay in school

Las Positas College student Andrew Delfino is majoring in geography while juggling life as a parent of five children between the ages of 4 and 18. From his experience, daycare expenses can cost as much as mortgage or rent. The LPC Child Development…

On Campus by Sophia Sucato May 19, 2026

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LPC Drama Hawks hosts “Night of One Acts”

Dramatic facial expressions. Sweeping gestures that swallowed the stage. Profound monologues spliced with absurd comedy. The Las Positas Drama Hawks Showcase gave student actors a chance to fully immerse themselves in live theater. On April 30, the LPC theater club and the Drama…

On Campus by Nuha Maflahi May 18, 2026

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English Center holds research workshop

Retiree and Las Positas student Al Franz sat at the front of the classroom, listening intently as librarian Stephanie Fish explained the resources LPC students can access through the LPC library. Franz is taking creative writing classes at LPC and wanted to learn…

News by Daniel High May 18, 2026

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Transgender students’ civil rights agreements reversed by Trump administration

The Trump administration terminated resolution agreements aimed to protect transgender students' civil rights with five school districts across the country and with California-based Taft College on April 6. Sacramento City Unified School District and La Mesa-Spring Valley School District are two California districts…

On Campus by Kian Amininejad May 15, 2026

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Talk Hawks take their final bow after a triumphant season

After a season of traveling and fierce competitions, Las Positas College’s Talk Hawks returned home to host Speech Night, the team’s annual end-of-year showcase in the Mertes Center for the Arts. The event featured humor, personal stories, researched presentations and impromptu speeches. …

On Campus by Maggie Vander Ende May 14, 2026

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From research to publication: LPC Honors students launch inaugural journal

The Las Positas College Honors Program is taking a major step toward expanding their student program with the launch of its first academic journal. Developed by a dedicated group of students, the journal aims to showcase the depth and quality of academic…

News by Nuha Maflahi May 12, 2026

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Canvas restored as Instructure makes deal

Students now have access to Canvas, three days after a cyberattack shut down the learning management system. Ron Gerhard, chancellor of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, announced via email on May 11 that students could return to Canvas. A deal was reached between…

On Campus by Daniel High May 12, 2026

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Author Casey Plett discusses acclaimed book at LPC

On May 4, renowned author Casey Plett visited Las Positas at the invitation of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) club. She discussed her 2014 short story collection, “A Safe Girl to Love”, with students and faculty in the club. She also…

On Campus by Nuha Maflahi May 11, 2026

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Literary Festival celebrates all writers

A crowd gathered under the stage lights of the Main Theater in the Mertes Center for Arts at Las Positas College on May 2. Readers, writers and students gathered to celebrate books and the art of storytelling, when bestselling author Leila Mottley…

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