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College of Alameda president leaves Peralta
Tim Karas to become superintendent/president at Mendocino College
Isis Piccillo, Co-Editor
• June 19, 2020
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Hate speech is free speech, whether we like it or not
District comments misleading, untrue
Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief
• May 15, 2020
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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
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Lock-down Diaries: Isis
Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief
• April 11, 2020
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Peralta classes resume April 6, campuses remain closed
What students should know before Monday
Isis Piccillo, Jacquelyn Opalach, Ryan Barba, and Kasper Dilmaghani
• April 4, 2020
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Board grants one-week emergency authority to chancellor
Peralta trustees disagree on timeline, scope of power
Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief
• March 18, 2020
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All Peralta classes suspended, including online
Campus and district remain closed through April 6
Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief
• March 16, 2020
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BREAKING: Peralta District announces closure of all four campuses and district office
Employees asked to work remotely over spring break
Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief
• March 13, 2020
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Peralta cancels classes, moves spring break in response to coronavirus
Campus facilities remain open as faculty encouraged to prepare for alternate instruction methods
Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief
• March 11, 2020
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Concerned about the coronavirus?
PCCD on preparation, prevention
Isis Piccillo and Menel Raach
• March 5, 2020
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CHRONICLING CHINESE CUISINE: R’ Noodles
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Isis Piccillo, Editor in Chief
• March 5, 2020
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Peralta colleges placed on probation
Isis Piccillo and Ryan Barba
• February 10, 2020
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