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Merritt Librarian reimagines ‘alebrijes’ sculptor’s life in new picture book
Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2024
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Merritt’s new Cannabis Horticulture Certificate is about ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer
• April 20, 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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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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PCCD hosts virtual town hall meeting on public safety
Satch Alvarez and Sam O'Neil
• September 30, 2023
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Where students can get free food at the Peralta colleges
Ian Waters, Staff Writer
• September 29, 2023
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Peralta Colleges continue to offer incentives to students for spring semester
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• February 15, 2023
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Class of 2022 graduates look toward non-traditional commencements and celebrations to mark the end of their academic reign within The Peralta Community College District
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) prepares for virtual and in-person celebrations for the graduating class of 2022. Each college will host its own commencement ceremonies and graduations to honor its students’ accomplishments.
Pamela Samuels, Staff Writer
• May 22, 2022
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Merritt College President David Johnson enjoys serving his community and says he is in here to stay
Johnson wants to retire as president if given the chance
Leticia Luna, Editor in Chief
• May 3, 2022
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Merritt College hosts a student listening session revealing challenges with enrollment
Gretchen Zimmermann, Staff Writer
• September 6, 2021
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