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News by Raina Dent April 23, 2025

LPC announces ‘suspension of hiring’

In light of a budget deficit expected to reach $5 million by the end of June, Las Positas College has announced plans to prioritize essential personnel in its hiring process. While LPC President Dyrell Foster acknowledged that the situation is not currently…

News On Campus by Sabrina Hossain April 23, 2025

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Debut resource fair highlights basic needs services

On Wednesday afternoon, the Las Positas College Basic Needs Center partnered with several Tri-Valley organizations to host a resource and accessibility fair in the quad in front of the campus library. According to representatives from LPC’s Basic Needs Center, the goal of…

News On Campus by Maximilien Kiyoi April 21, 2025

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New STEAM complex breaks ground

On Tuesday April 15, Las Positas held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) complex. The building is projected to be equipped for faculty and student use in the fall of 2028. Construction has so far…

News by Angelina An April 2, 2025

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Hundreds join LPC’s first marathon fundraiser

The early morning sun shines, casting a golden glow over the Las Positas campus. Students, teachers and community members gather in a show of support for higher education. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for health and wellness programs Las…

News On Campus by Sabrina Hossain April 1, 2025

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LPC publishes new immigration policy

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District introduced a new immigration policy on March 20. This comes in response to growing concerns among students and faculty regarding federal immigration enforcement actions. In January, the district stated that both police and Campus Safety and…

News by Éloise Kangwai March 31, 2025

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Art exhibit spotlights the LGBTQ+ community

Entering the gallery, the first thing your eyes land on is a larger-than-life black canvas propped in the corner. Thick swabs of rainbow colored acrylic paint — the style of impasto — make up a huge silhouette of a person holding a…

News by Maximilien Kiyoi March 27, 2025

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LPC veterans respond to downsizing of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is losing funding and personnel due to recommendations made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Elon Musk led DOGE is not an official government department, but instead an advisory body. The VA is part…

News On Campus by Raina Dent March 25, 2025

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Student government aims for fresh voices in leadership

Armed with Early 2000s pop music and Costco pizza, Las Positas College’s student government (LPCSG) set out to increase the number of candidates for its upcoming general election. On March 19, LPCSG hosted an event to promote open executive student board positions…

News On Campus by Angelina An March 24, 2025

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Project Truth causes mixed reactions on campus

A group of anti-abortion protestors named Project Truth, visited Las Positas College with posters and pamphlets depicting the “truth” of abortion from around 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 10, 11 and 12. The protesters handed out brochures and placed various…

Features On Campus by Olivia Fitts March 24, 2025

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Cristine Sidela ‘tailor-made’ for new Dean role

Las Positas College has a new Dean of Special Programs, Student Equity and Success: Cristine J. Sidela. She comes to Las Positas from Ohlone College and started on March 3. Sidela’s appointment was announced via campus-wide email. Vice President of Student Services,…

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