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News by LPC Express May 2, 2014

Lacks of awareness plagues ASLPC elections

Jason LeskiwStaff WriterThe polls were open and food was being served to all who participated as election day fell last Wednesday and Thursday. And though the smell of tri-tip sandwiches and the sound of a beating drum attracted nearly all students in…

News by LPC Express May 2, 2014

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Talk Hawks end on a high note

Shelby EscottStaff WriterAfter a season full of victories, the LPC forensics team returns from their last competition, proud of their strong finish to the season. In their best finish since 2009, the Talk Hawks ended their season with a 4th place win at…

News by LPC Express April 25, 2014

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Livermore SWAT holds training at LPC

Will TannerManaging EditorFlashbangs exploded. Hostages scrambled. Gunshots echoed throughout the 100 building. The Livermore-Pleasanton Police SWAT team held a training exercise on the Las Positas campus on April 16 during spring break, seven years to the day of the Virginia Tech shooting. In the…

News by LPC Express April 10, 2014

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Livermore Police Department SWAT trains at LPC

Sanestina HunterStaff WriterLivermore-Pleasanton Police Department will do SWAT training at Las Positas College over spring break. While LPC students are on spring break having fun and relaxing, the college will keep the doors open for the Livermore-Pleasanton Police Department, welcoming the SWAT training/practice…

News by LPC Express April 10, 2014

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Dobson takes break after two years coaching Talk Hawks

Shelby EscottStaff WriterAfter finishing his second year as current Director of Forensics, Jim Dobson will be taking a break. Dobson has acted as director for two years in a row now. Out of both of those years, the Talk Hawks have consistently won every…

News by LPC Express April 3, 2014

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LPC professor rests in peace

Will Tanner Managing Editor Las Positas College says good-bye to another faculty member. Dr. Kevin Ankoviak died on Thursday, March 27, after suffering from multiple illness for some time. Many at LPC will remember him, both as a professional who had an academic background to boost…

News by LPC Express April 2, 2014

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New priority registration changes for LPC students

Sanestina HunterStaff WriterNew Priority Registration Changes for Summer/Fall 2014 The California Community College Board of Governors approved a policy change to establish system-wide registration priorities, in an effort to improve student success. Forty new general education classes will be added to the Las…

News by LPC Express March 28, 2014

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LPC honors women vets

Small U.S. flags attached to sticks that lined the planters like a line of people guiding the way to the 800 building. This is where an all female Honor Guard from Travis Air Force base and one of the campus’ own female veterans,…

News by LPC Express March 28, 2014

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LPC library to be remodeled

Shelby EscottStaff WriterWith a budget of roughly $4 million, construction will once again invade the campus while library materials will be moved to the 100 and 700 buildings. On June 2, the first round of library renovations begins and will continue through…

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Student health resource alleviates stress

Will TannerManaging EditorStress is nothing new to college students. Juggling classes, study time and work can quickly lead to added stress in life. Add in being financially responsible and there is a recipe for “burning out.” Nestled in the 1700 building, the Student Health…

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