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News On Campus by LPC Express April 18, 2013

LPC biology department hosts pre-med workshop

Timothy Salinas PiperStaff Writer The Biology Department and Biology Club hosted Dr. Khanh Nguyen for a pre-med workshop in the 1850 building. Dr. Nguyen answered questions and shared personal insight with the attendees about health care. Nguyen reassured students that tests and exams would…

News by LPC Express April 17, 2013

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Over 100 injured in Boston terrorist attack

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews EditorTwo are dead and more than 100 injured in the Boston Marathon bombings that occurred late Monday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the first marathoners crossed the finish line on Boylston Street in Copley Square. Two explosions quickly occurred within seconds…

News by LPC Express April 17, 2013

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Local runners of Boston Marathon totals 27; all expected to survive

Express StaffThe bombing of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon sent shockwaves from Boylston Street all the way to the communities surrounding Las Positas College. 27 participants of the marathon were from Livermore, San Ramon, Tracy, Dublin and Pleasanton. The Express has cross-referenced…

News by LPC Express April 16, 2013

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Livermore residents ran in marathon

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews EditorThree are dead and more than 170 injured in the Boston Marathon bombings that occurred late Monday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the first marathoners crossed the finish line on Boylston Street in Copley Square. Two explosions quickly occurred within seconds…

Culture News by LPC Express April 16, 2013

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Boston Marathon Bombing: Two Livermore residents confirmed alive

There were four Livermore residents running in the Boston marathon. Two of the four are confirmed alive with help from the Google People Finder tool. They are: David Ly Status: Someone has received information that this person is alive Jaclyn Hepler (Pedersen) Status: Someone has received information that…

Activism Culture News by LPC Express April 15, 2013

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Mayhem: Explosions at Boston Marathon

By JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP)Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers in the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton were rerouted away from the smoking…

Culture News On Campus by LPC Express April 5, 2013

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Las Positas College going green

Eric OcasioSpecial to the ExpressWhether you are a returning student or a campus visitor, you will quickly notice Las Positas College evolving around you. Every educational institution requires occasional new construction and routine building maintenance periodically; however, LPC dashes towards a far more…

Culture News On Campus by LPC Express April 4, 2013

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LPC honors women veterans

Timothy Salinas PiperStaff WriterThe Las Positas Veterans First Program hosted a presentation about women veterans in honor of Women’s Military History Week at Las Positas College. The presentation included a panel of six women veterans: three from the U.S. Navy, two from…

Culture News by LPC Express April 4, 2013

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Equitable funds allocated in new budget model

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews EditorSharing is caring. Between sister schools, it is also sometimes necessary. On March 19, the Board of Trustees approved a new budget allocation model for the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. This new model includes changes for both schools and the…

Culture News by LPC Express April 3, 2013

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America’s Youngest Voters: Takoma Park proposes lowering voting age to 16

By Erin Ruberry | The Huffington Post WASHINGTON -- One Maryland city is considering an amendment to lower its voting age to 16, which would make it home to America's youngest voters. The proposal [PDF] would permit Takoma Park residents who are 16 years old on…

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