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New CoA President wants to be a role model for students
Melanie Dixon recounts her childhood in Portland and her transformation through community college
Ivan Saravia, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2024

New ASLC President Builds Community
Frida Veliz wants campus and students to thrive
Gabriela Garcia, Staff Writer
• December 11, 2024

Multi-layered, highly decorated pastry chef Cheryl Lew brings culture and chemistry to Laney’s culinary department
Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer
• December 11, 2024

Who are Peralta’s student trustees?
BCC students Sophia Parmigiani and Pierce Byrne want to bridge gaps between Peralta colleges
Sam O’Neil, Staff Writer
• October 31, 2024

Q&A with Trustee Dyana Delfín Polk
Berkeley rep wants Peralta to 'explore additional revenue sources' to avoid cuts
The Citizen Staff
• October 17, 2024

Q&A with Trustee Nicky González Yuen
Longtime board member is hopeful about new administration: 'Things are actually just getting fun'
The Citizen Staff
• October 17, 2024

BCC’s new MESA director instills confidence in students
Armando Franco reflects on journey from first-generation college student to experienced mentor
Ivan Saravia, Staff Writer
• May 21, 2024

Carpentry instructor spruces up department
Matthew Wolpe found his passion for building in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Now he wants to inspire students
Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer
• April 24, 2024

Student Trustee Natasha Masand finds her voice
Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor
• March 19, 2024

The humble Grammy-winning pianist leading CoA’s music program
Jazz professor Glen Pearson performs with legendary Count Basie Orchestra, which took home a Grammy this year
Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer
• March 4, 2024

Student Trustee Naomi Vasquez aims to lift voices and empower students at PCCD
Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor
• February 28, 2024

Tea with Tamara: Drew Burgess, art faculty at College of Alameda
Tamara Copes, Columnist
• February 21, 2024
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Prigden speaks with The Citizen about his experience as a long-time police officer and a new proposal to form a Peralta-led police force through a “hybrid model”.
Stephon Autery, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025

Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • March 19, 2025

Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025
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Up until Feb. 10, undocumented students seeking resources via Merritt’s website were not given the proper information for the state-mandated “Dreamer Liaison” at Merritt College.
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna • February 20, 2025

Sam O'Neil, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • March 19, 2025

Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025
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District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025

Romi Bales, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • March 19, 2025

Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025
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68 positions could be eliminated including administrative, classified, and more
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

Eliot Faine, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024

Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • March 19, 2025

Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025
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