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‘We’re still rising’: BCC celebrates 50th anniversary
College throws block party and breaks ground on new building
Sam O'Neil, Associate Editor
• May 6, 2024
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VC of General Services retires
New security survey, search for PCCD General Counsel, and more announced today
Eliot Faine, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2024
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PCCD Trustees to vote on $6 million Marina contract
$63.7 million amendment to BCC’s Milvia Street Expansion also on agenda
Sam O'Neil, Associate Editor
• February 27, 2024
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California Virtual Campus Exchange allows community college students to enroll in online classes statewide
Peralta open enrollment for regular session classes ends soon, but many late start classes will still be available
Ian Waters, News Editor
• January 25, 2024
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The Basics on Izzie Villanueva, BCC’s first Basic Needs Coordinator
Ian Waters, News Editor
• December 15, 2023
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Meet Peralta’s student leaders
Four student body presidents discuss their backgrounds and aspirations
Satch Alvarez, Staff Writer
• December 13, 2023
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Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: FabLabs, facilities, chancellor contract
Satch Alvarez, Sam O'Neil, and Ivan Saravia
• November 29, 2023
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Spring is free… again!
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor
• November 28, 2023
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BCC holds events for Undocumented Student Action Week
Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2023
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Denise Richardson to be permanent BCC President
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• October 13, 2023
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Meet the three finalists for BCC President
Li Khan, Sam O'Neil, and Ian Waters
• October 3, 2023
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Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
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