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By Cavan SieczkowskiThe Huffington PostGun advocates are reportedly set to hold a "Starbucks Appreciation Day" at an establishment in Newtown, Conn., to celebrate the ability to carry weapons in the store. Gun control groups have vehemently criticized the event as "reprehensible." NBC affiliate WVIT…

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Student Loan Rates Double After Congressional Inaction

By Philip ElliotHuffington PostWASHINGTON — College students taking out new loans for the fall term will see interest rates twice what they were in the spring – unless Congress fulfills its pledge to restore lower rates when it returns after the July…

Culture News by LPC Express June 12, 2013

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In response to Newtown shootings, some states move to put guns in classrooms

By Lauren RussellCNN School of Thought(CNN) - While most of the nation's students are enjoying summer break, teachers in a handful of states are studying – not their fall curriculum, but how to take out an assailant. In Ohio, Buckeye Firearms Association, a gun rights PAC, has…

Culture News by LPC Express June 6, 2013

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Revenge Porn: California Legislators Go After Troubling New Trend

Aaron SankinHuffington PostA lawmaker in California has introduced legislation intended to crack down on "revenge porn," the practice of posting graphic images or video of a former romantic partner online without the subject's consent. The bill, which was written by California State Senator Anthony…

Culture News Profile by LPC Express May 26, 2013

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California’s best embedded in LPC’s Fire Technology service

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews EditorThe woman was dead, crushed by a pile of rubble from the pelvis down. Beside her was her young son, whose leg was caught underneath the same rubble — but he was alive. The class of aspiring firefighters stood in silence…

Culture News by LPC Express May 24, 2013

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Boston fire chief resigns after criticism of bombing response

By Stephanie Gallman and Kristina SguegliaCNN(CNN) -- Boston Fire Chief Steve Abraira, whose deputy chiefs criticized him over his handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, has submitted his resignation, the Boston Fire Department said Monday on its official Twitter account. Abraira's resignation is effective Friday. To Read More…

Culture News by LPC Express May 24, 2013

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Jannett Jackson offered district chancellor position

William Tanner Staff WriterIt’s Jannett … Ms. Jackson. The Las Positas-Chabot District extended an offer of employment to chancellor candidate Jannett Jackson on May 22. In a press release from the district office, the Board of Trustees announced their intent to finalize the…

Culture News by LPC Express May 22, 2013

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LPC President Kevin Walthers finds new home with Allan Hancock College

Angelica Estacio Features Editor Update: Walthers has been confirmed by Allan Hancock College's Board of Trustees as their new President. He is set to start at AHC on July 8, 2013. Original Story Kevin Walthers is saying goodbye to Las Positas College. In an interview with the Express…

Culture News by LPC Express May 20, 2013

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IRS, Three Other Agencies Closed For The Day Due To Sequestration

By Luke JohnsonThe Huffington Post Spending cuts have left the IRS shuttered Friday as it faces a controversy over the targeting of tea party groups. The furloughs were put in place due to sequestration, automatic cuts included in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The Environmental Protection…

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LPC brings awareness to eating disorder recovery

Timothy Salinas Piper Staff WriterThe Psi Beta Honor Society~Psychology Club and The Department of Psychology hosted a guest speaker in room 2420 on May 13. Although the attendees came for the extra credit, they were served Jackie Holmes’ lecture; “Eating Disorders: Recovery and…

Gun Advocates Reportedly Planning ‘Appreciation Day’ At Newtown Starbucks [UPDATED]

Student Loan Rates Double After Congressional Inaction

In response to Newtown shootings, some states move to put guns in classrooms

Revenge Porn: California Legislators Go After Troubling New Trend

Boston fire chief resigns after criticism of bombing response

Jannett Jackson offered district chancellor position

LPC President Kevin Walthers finds new home with Allan Hancock College

IRS, Three Other Agencies Closed For The Day Due To Sequestration

LPC brings awareness to eating disorder recovery

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