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Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

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Overwhelming transition from high school to college

Overwhelming transition from high school to college

Laney student reflects on her experience, lessons learned
Tayler Shaw, Staff Writer April 30, 2020

The transition from high school to college can be a challenging and overwhelming process, especially coming straight out of high school. Not knowing any information or what steps to take can be a problem....

Lock-down Diaries: Christy

Lock-down Diaries: Christy

Christy Price, Photo Editor April 30, 2020

“Lock-down Diaries” is a series featuring different members of The Citizen newsroom as they go about their day while under the shelter-in-place directive. Christy Price April 13,  2020 Road trip:...

Peralta to give refunds, questions remain

Peralta to give refunds, questions remain

Half of parking fees to be refunded, but 'enrollment fees' unclear
Isis Piccillo and Jacquelyn Opalach April 27, 2020

After weeks of deliberation, Peralta Community College Chancellor Regina Stanback Stroud announced that the district will be offering refunds to students who opted for an Excused Withdrawal (EW) when dropping...

Lock-down Diaries: Ryan

Lock-down Diaries: Ryan

Ryan Barba, Associate Editor April 25, 2020

   “Lock-down Diaries” is a series featuring different members of The Citizen newsroom as they go about their day while under the shelter-in-place directive. Ryan Barba Saturday, April 11,...

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Wrapping up Black History Month with sun, southern comfort food

Laney College celebrates culture, community, cuisine
Tyler Black, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

The Laney College quad was filled with people drawn by the aromas wafting from a long white table adorned with shining metal pans. The hot sun beat down on the crowd, causing glare and bringing attention...

State chancellor’s office 'expects' colleges to give refunds, Peralta remains undecided

State chancellor’s office ‘expects’ colleges to give refunds, Peralta remains undecided

District is 'continuing to discuss'
Jacquelyn Opalach and Isis Piccillo April 21, 2020

Students and faculty pleaded with the Peralta Community College District to give refunds to cash-strapped students who opted for Excused Withdrawal (EW) grades, questioning why the district would not follow...

Still image from “Bad Boys for Life” runtime 2 hours 4 minutes, rated R, released Jan. 17, 2020.

Bad Boys for Life: Movie Review

James Millett April 21, 2020

  When Miami Florida reggae group Inner Circle recorded the song “Bad Boys” for their 1987 album “One Way,” the world hardly took notice. Film director John Langley saw something in...

College of Alameda ADAM student Elaine Wu holding a bundle of face mask supplies at her workspace in her Oakland, Calif. home on April 8, 2020. Photo courtesy of Elaine Wu.

Peralta FabLabs design reusable face shield for local hospitals

Shifting to plastic and rubber materials enables sanitization of PPE
Jacquelyn Opalach, News Editor April 20, 2020

In late March, technicians of the Laney College and College of Alameda FabLabs worked together to prototype and produce face shields to help local hospitals in need of supplies as cases of COVID-19...

Mike Jones and his girlfriend Sky

Michael Jones: Once homeless and now facing poverty, student remains hopeful

Suddenly jobless, Berkeley City College  student tries to focus on school
Menel Raach, Staff Writer April 18, 2020

Surviving COVID-19 has become Mike Jones’ first concern. As a Berkeley City College student, musician and digital artist, his day-to-day struggles can’t be seen in his wide brown eyes, broad...

Angel Food Cakes show off their flexibility on the UC Theatre in Berkeley, Calif. (The Citizen/Christy Price)

Heartbreak and seduction at “Valentine’s is a Drag”

The UC Theatre hosts drag show
Rashee Taneja and Christy Price April 17, 2020

Valentine’s Day is an over-the-top celebration of romance, so why not celebrate it with over-the-top performances of Bay Areas drag queens, and what love means to them? Chocolates, roses, candies,...

Peralta employees say listserv restrictions created havoc, violate First Amendment

Peralta employees say listserv restrictions created havoc, violate First Amendment

District cites vitriol and best practices
Jacquelyn Opalach, Isis Piccillo, and Christy Price April 17, 2020

The Peralta Community College District restricted access to the FAS (faculty, administration and staff) listserv during the first week of April, resulting in many PCCD employees speaking out about the...

Lock-down Diaries: Isis

Lock-down Diaries: Isis

Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief April 11, 2020

  “Lock-down Diaries” is a series featuring different members of The Citizen newsroom as they go about their day while under the shelter-in-place directive. Isis Piccillo April 7-8, 2020 Berkeley,...

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