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Laney issues safety advisory after vehicle theft in parking lot
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• July 12, 2024
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Laney names baseball stadium, FabLab to relocate and more at 4/23 meeting for PCCD trustees
Eliot Faine, Staff Writer
• May 15, 2024
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New Vice President leadership at Laney announced
Besikof selects Lily Espinoza and Ashish Sahni for Laney VP positions
Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor
• May 13, 2024
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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
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San Mateo district passes on Besikof
SMCCCD to appoint incumbent chancellor Melissa Moreno
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• April 15, 2024
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Finalists for Laney VP of Student Services share plans for student success
Deadline for community feedback shortened to Thursday at noon
Romi Bales, Desmond Meagley, and Lylah Schmedel-Permanna
• April 10, 2024
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Finalists announced for Laney College VPs of Student Services, Administrative Services
Public forums to be held April 8-9
Romi Bales, Staff Writer
• April 5, 2024
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Laney President Rudy Besikof announced as finalist for SMCCCD chancellor
Besikof up against two former finalists for PCCD chancellor and incumbent
Timothy Lane, Arts Editor
• March 20, 2024
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Laney clothing exchange gets permanent home
Free 'clothing store' available to Peralta students
Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer
• March 11, 2024
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Journalism chair to serve on ‘Pillars of Democracy’ panel
Eleni Gastis will speak alongside Oaklandside EIC on strengthening democracy through education
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• March 5, 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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District faces $11.2 million deficit
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Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
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Li Khan, Editor in Chief • July 12, 2024
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Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • July 25, 2024
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Li Khan, via CalMatters • July 9, 2024
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Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor • March 19, 2024
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Li Khan, Editor in Chief • July 12, 2024
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