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Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: FabLabs, facilities, chancellor contract
November 29, 2023
Editor in Chief Li Khan (left) delivers an acceptance speech on behalf of The Citizen at the College Media Convention. From left to right: Gary Green, SPLC Executive Director Gary Green; Dave Cuillier, Director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project; Shiloh Johnston, former Editor in Chief; Randi Cross, Managing Editor; Eleni Gastis, Faculty Advisor. (Photo by Ragan Harrington/WKU Talisman)
The Citizen receives Student Freedom of Information Award
November 28, 2023
Spring is free... again!
Spring is free… again!
November 28, 2023
(Graphic made with free Canva image by Li Khan/The Citizen)
The Citizen launches new website
November 16, 2023
Tammeil Gilkerson to be next PCCD Chancellor
Tammeil Gilkerson to be next PCCD Chancellor
October 31, 2023
(Graphic by Randi Cross/The Citizen)
Tea With Tamara #1: Lily Leung, Laney Library Technician II
November 22, 2023
A crowd gathers underneath the Laney Construction Canopy as Karl Seelbach, Laney’s Carpentry Department Chair, speaks at the ceremony. The new tiny home, pictured on the left, was donated to the Shelterwood Collective. (Courtesy: Filomeno Tomas)
Laney Carpentry Department finishes fourth tiny home project
November 18, 2023
(Image by Randi Cross/The Citizen)
BCC holds events for Undocumented Student Action Week
November 14, 2023
Muffler’s first headlining performance at the Golden Bull in Oakland, CA on May 24, 2023. From left to right: Wes Allerd, TJ Gardea Jr., Gaby Aravjo (Photo by Lylah Schmedel-Permanna/The Citizen)
Your next favorite post-punk band includes two Peralta students — an interview with Muffler
November 6, 2023
A community rejoices as Laney’s Town Salon reopens its doors at ribbon cutting ceremony
A community rejoices as Laney’s Town Salon reopens its doors at ribbon cutting ceremony
October 31, 2023
Muffler’s first headlining performance at the Golden Bull in Oakland, CA on May 24, 2023. From left to right: Wes Allerd, TJ Gardea Jr., Gaby Aravjo (Photo by Lylah Schmedel-Permanna/The Citizen)
Your next favorite post-punk band includes two Peralta students — an interview with Muffler
November 6, 2023
BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission
BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission
September 21, 2023
Mythical goddesses fight for change in comedy “Deirdre the Queer Queen”
Mythical goddesses fight for change in comedy “Deirdre the Queer Queen”
May 1, 2023
Vietnamese art and history show honors motherhood at Legion of Honor
Vietnamese art and history show honors motherhood at Legion of Honor
April 26, 2023
Art in solidarity with Iran: Hair
Art in solidarity with Iran: Hair
April 19, 2023
Laney Profile: Robert Crowley
Laney Profile: Robert Crowley
December 8, 2022
Laney Eagles defeat Diablo Valley Vikings 27-24
Laney Eagles defeat Diablo Valley Vikings 27-24
November 9, 2022
Laney Eagles Dominate in 45-0 Win vs. San Joaquin Delta Mustangs
Laney Eagles Dominate in 45-0 Win vs. San Joaquin Delta Mustangs
November 1, 2022
Laney Eagles suffer first loss of season, fall 14-13 to Fresno City
Laney Eagles suffer first loss of season, fall 14-13 to Fresno City
October 5, 2022
Undefeated Laney Eagles defeat Contra Costa Comets 21-7
Undefeated Laney Eagles defeat Contra Costa Comets 21-7
September 27, 2022
Former LGBTQ trustee reflects on past activism and Peralta politics, opines on chancellor search
Former LGBTQ trustee reflects on past activism and Peralta politics, opines on chancellor search
October 28, 2023
Tammeil Gilkerson answering a question at a public forum held on Oct 25
The Citizen endorses Tammeil Gilkerson for PCCD Chancellor; Rudy Besikof strong runner up
October 28, 2023
This is Intersectionality
This is Intersectionality
May 30, 2023
Source: Ken Lester
The Citizen’s Endorsements for the 2022 Board of Trustees Elections
October 12, 2022
The Citizen staff wins Society of Professional Journalists’ James Madison Freedom of Information Award
The Citizen staff wins Society of Professional Journalists’ James Madison Freedom of Information Award
March 23, 2022
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A crowd gathers underneath the Laney Construction Canopy as Karl Seelbach, Laney’s Carpentry Department Chair, speaks at the ceremony. The new tiny home, pictured on the left, was donated to the Shelterwood Collective. (Courtesy: Filomeno Tomas)

Laney Carpentry Department finishes fourth tiny home project

Sam O'Neil, Associate Editor • November 18, 2023

A new tiny home has been built by the Laney College Carpentry Department. The department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the tiny home Oct. 11 in the Laney Construction Canopy. The final project...

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BCC holds events for Undocumented Student Action Week

Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023

The week of Oct. 16 marked the seventh annual Undocumented Student Action Week across community colleges in California. Berkeley City College (BCC) held a series of events centering the undocumented student...

BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission

BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission

Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023

Berkeley City College Art instructor and Bay Area muralist Juana Alicia Araiza was celebrated for her decades-long contribution to the arts by the San Francisco Art Commission (SFAC) “Dreaming in...

District-wide Latinx graduation held in-person for the first time

District-wide Latinx graduation held in-person for the first time

Tamara Copes • June 7, 2023

By Tamara Copes, Staff Writer June 7, 2023 On May 18, over 60 Latinx students adorned the stage at the first-ever in-person Raíces, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Latinx Graduation...

This is Intersectionality

This is Intersectionality

Reflections of an aging queer rights advocate on Peralta’s Lavender Graduation ceremony
Timothy Lane, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023

On May 5, 2023, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) held the first-ever district-wide Lavender Graduation ceremony for LGBTQIA+ graduates from the district’s four community colleges. I...

The Citizen receives the General Excellence Award at the 2022 Northern California Journalism Association of Community Colleges Conference

The Citizen receives the General Excellence Award at the 2022 Northern California Journalism Association of Community Colleges Conference

Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer • November 5, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 22 The Citizen won accolades from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) at the 2022 Northern California conference. The newsroom accepted awards in three categories...

RAÍCES online graduation ceremony showcases Latinx excellence

RAÍCES online graduation ceremony showcases Latinx excellence

Justin Burrows, Staff Writer • June 3, 2022

The RAÍCES graduation, which translates in Spanish to “Roots” graduation, is Peralta Community College District’s annual graduation celebration for Latinx and Chicanx students.  The ceremony...

Carlos Cruz (foreground) celebrates a goal that put his team ahead 1-0. (Ken Lester/ The Citizen)

Oakland Roots’ development team dominates in home opener at Merritt College

Project 51O remains undefeated and is leading the USL League Two Southwest Division after their first 3 games
Ken Lester, Staff Writer • May 25, 2022

Project 51O, the development team for Oakland Roots, opened their USL League Two home schedule at Merritt College on Sunday with a dominant 4-1 victory over Central Valley Fuego FC II. According...

Laney Self Care Fair aims to make health and fitness fun

Laney Self Care Fair aims to make health and fitness fun

Free event takes place this Wednesday, April 13, at noon in the Laney Quad
David Rowe, Associate Editor • April 11, 2022

The Laney Wellness Center, which has been hosting a weekly series of “Wellness Wednesday” events since February 16, is planning an expanded health-related event this Wednesday, April 13, from 12...

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The Lavender Project hosts first event since pandemic began

Ulysses Smith, Staff Writer • November 2, 2021

Elves, horses, lions, and lavender. The LGBTQ+ oriented support group, The Lavender Project, came together for a Halloween themed costume brunch. The coalition of LGBTQ+ faculty, administrators, staff...

The Voice of The Homeland of Afghanistan 

The Voice of The Homeland of Afghanistan 

Farhad Golriz, Staff Writer • September 18, 2021

On April 14, President Biden announced that the US military would withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11 2021. On July 12, US military forces vacated the Bagram Airfield. A month later, over 65%...

At public forums, three chancellor candidates vie for district’s top position 

At public forums, three chancellor candidates vie for district’s top position 

Pamela Rudd, David Rowe, and Luke Wrin Piper • June 3, 2021

  Dr. John Maduko Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor  Dr. John Maduko was interviewed on May 27 in front of the PCCD community via Zoom for the position of chancellor. Following some opening remarks,...

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