Jason LeskiwSports editor2012 came with the 40th anniversary of an educational equality amendment that was cheered into signing during the Nixon administration. Hope Solo, Serena and Venus Williams, Candace Parker and Marion Jones all have this law to thank in helping their…
Angelica EstacioStaff WriterDuring the town hall meeting held on Dec. 5, Las Positas College President Kevin Walthers featured some positive updates for the LPC community regarding the passing of tax initiative Proposition 30.
Those who doubted that the passage of California’s tax initiative,…
Aretha WelchEditor in ChiefCraig Kutil, current coor- dinator of the Mathematics Department has announced his candidacy to run for Academic Senate President for the 2013- 2014 school year. Should he win he will be taking over from cur- rent president Sarah Thompson.
“I’m…
Rebekka WiedenmeyerStaff WriterThe end of the semester marks the halfway point for current faculty members in leadership positions at Las Positas College.
At the end of the academic year in June 2013, faculty members such as Academic Senate president Sarah Thompson and chairman…
PG&E opens doors for women
PG&E partners up with to Tradeswomen Inc. to open more career opportunities for women who are interested in working with electronics and electrical equipment, and are technically and mechanically savvy. Or just women in general who feel…
Bekka WiedenmeyerStaff WriterA walk from the 2400 building to the library on campus is surrounded by chain link fences and the sound of jackhammers. Workers in hardhats toiling diligently under the hot sun are a common occurrence, and the pleasant rumble of…
By Joshua BasraiA&E EditorLas Positas College’s crime-rate is on the same level as an elementary school in suburbia.
“There is a report online that shows all community colleges in California and their crime statistics,” said Sean Prather, head of campus security. “Every year…
By Eric OcasioStaff WriterThis academic year of 2012-2013, Las Positas College faces a budget cut of $1.5 million. The deficit reduces class availability, staff employment, student services and materials available. New Dean of Arts, Communications, Letters, and Sciences at Las Positas College…
