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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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Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: FabLabs, facilities, chancellor contract

Satch Alvarez, Sam O'Neil, and Ivan Saravia • November 29, 2023
The Peralta Community College District’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees included public comments in support of funding for the FabLabs, a presentation on facilities issues, and the approval of the next chancellor’s contract.
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

Staff recognized for 'dogged' use of public records
Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor • November 28, 2023

The Citizen received the 2023 Student Freedom of Information Award from the Student Press Law Center on Oct. 30, during the Fall 2023 National College Media Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.  The award...

Spring is free... again!

Spring is free… again!

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor • November 28, 2023
PCCD is offering its districtwide “Spring is Free” initiative for the second year in a row. Tuition and fees will be waived for those who complete the requirements. 
(Graphic made with free Canva image by Li Khan/The Citizen)

The Citizen launches new website

Li Khan, Editor in Chief • November 16, 2023
Notice anything different? The Citizen rolled out a complete overhaul of our website today.
Tammeil Gilkerson to be next PCCD Chancellor

Tammeil Gilkerson to be next PCCD Chancellor

Sam O'Neil, Leo Premnath-Ray, and Ian Waters • October 31, 2023

Update 11/13/23: Yohannes responded to The Citizen's request for comment on 11/1/23. This article has been updated to include her comment. Editor's note: The Citizen published an editorial Saturday...

An overview of the four finalists in the PCCD chancellor search

An overview of the four finalists in the PCCD chancellor search

The Citizen Staff • October 26, 2023

Update as of 10/27/2023: The PCCD Board of Trustees will deliberate on the candidates in a closed session meeting on Monday, according to a PCCD email announcement sent out at 4:43 PM. The Peralta...

Emergency in the Laney parking lot? Don’t try the blue phones

Emergency in the Laney parking lot? Don’t try the blue phones

Leo Premnath-Ray, Investigations Reporter • October 23, 2023

A broken conduit has left all four emergency blue phones in Laney College’s parking lot out of order for nearly three years. On Sep. 25, Peralta’s current Associate Director of Public Safety...

Four finalists for the next PCCD Chancellor unveiled

Four finalists for the next PCCD Chancellor unveiled

Public forums set for October 25
Timothy Lane, Opinion Editor • October 18, 2023

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) announced four finalists in its search for a new chancellor Tuesday. Public forums will be held Oct. 25, giving the community an opportunity to ask questions...

Thomas hearing set, new charges unveiled

Thomas hearing set, new charges unveiled

Jan 30 arrest includes DUI, refusal to test, and firearm charges according to CHP
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor • October 17, 2023

A disposition hearing is set for Tim Thomas, Peralta Community College District’s (PCCD’s) Executive Director of Public Safety, regarding his misdemeanor charges of battery, elder abuse, and grand...

Denise Richardson to be permanent BCC President

Denise Richardson to be permanent BCC President

Li Khan, Editor in Chief • October 13, 2023

Berkeley City College’s (BCC’s) new president will be a familiar face. The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) announced Tuesday that Interim President Denise Richardson has been selected...

Salon reopens at Laney Cosmetology Department after three year pause

Salon reopens at Laney Cosmetology Department after three year pause

Nico Addams-Tumaneng, Staff Writer • October 10, 2023

After three years of closure, the Laney Cosmetology Department will resume offering service to live clients, with the opening of its salon on Oct. 13 at 9:30 a.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be...

Laney College to host annual Transfer Day on October 9

Laney College to host annual Transfer Day on October 9

Daniel Gomez, Staff Writer • October 8, 2023

Laney College will host its annual Transfer Day on Oct. 9, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Laney Quad, located in front of the student center.  Representatives from over 30 universities, including...

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