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Warriors season over, but future is bright

Martin Gallegos Sports Editor, @martinGboxingIt was fun while it lasted. With their backs against the wall, the Golden State Warriors were in a must-win Game 6 at Oracle Arena against the San Antonio Spurs last night. The Warriors battled on their home court to try…

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Time for a new approach to LPC prez search

Travis DannerEditor-in-ChiefCurrent Las Positas College President Kevin Walthers is on his way out. Which means LPC will be looking for yet another permanent head honcho. The district could go with the same old, same old and pick yet another initially impressive, out-of-state candidate…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express May 11, 2013

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It’s a strange new world when you can print guns from your computer

Travis DannerEditor-in-ChiefOn last Sunday’s episode of Mad Men, enigmatic lead character Don Draper presented a potential slogan for a new product. “The future is something you haven’t even thought of yet,” he said. In the case of one new invention, that sentence couldn’t be…

Culture Fresh Takes Video by LPC Express May 10, 2013

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Why I’m happy the Olympics dropped baseball

Brandon ClutterWeb EditorSince 2008, the World Baseball Classic has taken over as the favorite for hosting international teams to play against each other. The previous year, the Baseball World Cup was dropped and baseball was dropped from the summer Olympics. So many…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express May 10, 2013

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NBA player’s outing reveals new acceptance, old prejudice

Travis DannerEditor-in-chiefFor a culture so obsessed with all things sexual, one man’s preference sure is a big deal. Most of you know the story by now. Seven foot tall NBA center Jason Collins is the first active athlete in any of the four…

Fresh Takes Uncategorized by LPC Express May 5, 2013

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49ers Should Sign Josh Cribbs

After drafting AJ Jenkins in the first round during the 2012 NFL Draft, the 49ers suffered nearly catastrophic blows to their receiving corps, losing Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams to torn ACL’s right around the halfway point of last season. Jenkins still…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express April 18, 2013

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First responders and volunteers deserve most credit

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorThe events that took place during the Boston Marathon were graphic. They were dastardly and despicable. They were atrocious. Unforgivable. But also something that can remind citizens of America and the world that we, as a united group of people, are steadfast…

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Marathon bombing leaves safety of sporting events in question

Martin GallegosSports Editor They’re supposed to make all of your worries go away. Sporting events are meant to be an escape from reality. People dealing with real-world problems can go to a ballpark or arena and have fun for three hours without thinking of…

Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express April 4, 2013

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Supreme court obligated to define Prop 8 as unconstitutional

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorFreedom at war. Sounds like a Fox News segment, an expose’ on how the limitations on leaded gasoline make the Democratic party Marxist evil-doers that want to enslave you. But for the most part, it’s real right now. While the U.S.…

Fresh Takes by LPC Express March 30, 2013

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No grudge from Giants fans to A’s fans

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorIt seems as if there is a war going on between A’s and Giants fans. A’s fans seem to hate Giants fans profusely. A’s fans booed Buster Posey at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday, while Giants fans cheered. The fans of…

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