Opinion

The war in Iran has entered its seventh week, a conflict fought with bombs, planes and memes. But while the United States and Iran trade viral videos, the wallets of U.S. citizens are drained, American soldiers are returning home in body bags…

Recent news revealed that Bay Area Rapid Transit may put the brakes on the Tri-Valley stations, including the Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton stations. If the stations are closed, it won’t just be the Blue Line feeling the blues. If the Connect Bay…

It’s a typical day in early February. You’re scrolling on social media, liking every other post that slips past your fingers. But wait a second … suddenly there’s a cure for cancer? On Jan. 22, 2026, the United States withdrew from the…

Las Positas College is known for fostering an inclusive environment. Most in the LPC community assume its diversity programs are sufficient and never bother to scrutinize them. While it’s true that LPC has numerous resources and accommodations for students with disabilities in…

Like many, over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself disgusted at the Trump Administration’s blatant attacks on our democracy. Watching the very public and graphic killings of American citizens followed by the government’s attempts to distance themselves and outright lie…

Many students at LPC once dreamed of attending a prestigious university, but chose a more affordable option to pursue their goals. For many, financial limits, poor grades, or personal circumstances made the junior college route the most realistic choice. Las Positas is one…

From the start of the AI boom, users have spoken to chatbots as if they were real people. They attach names to them, give them personalities and even generate images of what their chatbot “companion” would look like as a Studio Ghibli…