Opinion

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…

Culture Opinion by LPC Express April 18, 2013

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TImes of tragedy remind us of good and bad in people

Travis DannerEditor-in-chiefIt’s hard to imagine raising children in a world like this. My heart goes out to anyone tasked with explaining the events in Boston to their little ones. I’m sure some will choose to shield them from the television coverage entirely while…

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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…

Culture Opinion by LPC Express April 8, 2013

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Americans love their soda pop to death

Travis DannerEditor in ChiefIn America, freedom means the ability to get as fat as possible. At least that’s how it seems now, in the wake of a New York State Supreme Court judge throwing out New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s attempted ban…

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…

Culture Fresh Takes Opinion by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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Brand new Pope, same old church

Travis DannerEditor in chiefMeet the new Pope, sort of the same as the old Pope. He’s an old man who hates gay marriage, abortion and contraception. He’ll fit right in. There is one difference in the selection of who will now be called Pope…

Culture Opinion by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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Editorial — California Watch article on school consolidation gets it wrong

A recent article published by investigative reporting agency California Watch found that California community colleges could save “tens of millions of dollars” by consolidating districts and sharing administrative positions between schools that are within close proximity to each other. For example, the Chabot-Las…

Features Fresh Takes by LPC Express March 11, 2013

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Under the Gaydar

Angelica EstacioFeatures EditorGot to a bar. Buy a girl a drink. Inquire why she’s there. This is how LPC Business Entrepreneurship student Nick Becker works his way into meeting a potential romantic partner. But the same cannot be said about Brandon Noriesta. Noriesta can’t…

Culture Fresh Takes old sports Video by LPC Express March 7, 2013

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The World Baseball Classic is awesome and you’re missing it

Travis DannerEditor in chiefFinally, baseball has it’s equivalent to the grand spectacle of the FIFA World Cup. Well, almost. After two mostly mediocre tries, the World Baseball Classic has finally gotten its act together. The first round of games has been everything a tournament like…

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