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2013-2014 budget created to ‘live within our means’

Kalama HinesFeatures EditorThe Las Positas College tuition cost is in no immediate danger of rising, but that is not necessarily a good thing. On Jan. 10, 2013, Governor Jerry Brown released his budget plan for the 2013-14 fiscal year, a budget that he…

News by LPC Express September 26, 2013

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Final candidates chosen for Presidential search

William TannerArts and Entertainment EditorThe search is over. The Presidential Advisory Search Committee has narrowed their list of candidates down to the final three. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Dr. Barry Russell, Dr. Christopher Villa and Dr. Pamela Walker will be on the…

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Interim president transition keeps LPC at a steady pace

Ashley FreitasStaff WriterOnce again, the college will be in a state of transition with the leaving of Guy Lease, the Las Positas College’s current Interim President. Janice Noble, who is LPC’s current Vice President of Academic Services, will be taking over as…

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Fresh job oppurtunities for students at Veteran’s Fair

Jason LeskiwPublic Relations OfficerAs the economy continues to improve, more opportunities are coming to students on the Las Positas College Campus. With the estimated annual cost of attendance at over $17,000 for independent students, an improving economy sounds like Aretha Franklin singing,…

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Fates decided for ghost buildings at LPC

Brandon ClutterWeb EditorIn May of 2013, the new 1600 building was opened to students and faculty around campus. With a new cafeteria, dining rooms, administration offices and places for Admissions and Records, Counseling and Financial Aid, everyone could find what they needed…

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District in compliance with same sex marriage rights

Richard JimenezStaff WriterMarried homosexual couples have been fighting for the same rights as married heterosexual couples for years. June 26 of this year marks another victory for same-sex couples everywhere, in terms of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense Of Marriage…

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New state bill could triple summer tuition for some colleges

Ashley FreitasStaff WriterMany of us can remember when the price per unit changed to $46. There were some people who were shocked at the change and others who may have been a bit disgusted. Now, according to a new law in California called…

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Las Positas College names new interim president

Bekka WiedenmeyerManaging EditorOn Tuesday, Sept. 17, Vice President of Academic Services Dr. Janice Noble was approved by the Board of Trustees to be the next interim president of Las Positas College. Dr. Guy Lease, current interim president as LPC, will be leaving on…

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New policy prevents repetition of courses

Augusta HohnStaff WriterIn full effect this semester is a new Chabot and Las Positas state-mandated policy that inhibits students from attempting to take a course a multitude of times. If a student has registered for a class and received a no credit, withdrawal…

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Dispatches from your student government

Chris SouthornPresidentThe Express is a powerful tool for spreading information to the students, faculty, support staff, and administrators of Las Positas College. Accordingly, the Associated Students of Las Positas College (ASLPC) has come together with the Express for a monthly column that…

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