Editorial

The Citizen will not “take down” the truth
The Citizen is Peralta’s only student-run news publication. We serve all four colleges as a watchdog. Just like professional newsrooms, we take accurate reporting very seriously.
Eliot Faine, Multimedia Editor
• October 4, 2025

EDITORIAL: Keep Paulina Gonzalez-Brito on the Peralta board
The Citizen Editorial Board
• September 25, 2024

We sued our district over public records and won. Here’s what we learned
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• February 22, 2024

The Citizen staff wins Society of Professional Journalists’ James Madison Freedom of Information Award
Peralta Community College District’s only student-run publication was awarded for its transparency and consistency in reporting on Peralta’s security transitions
Leticia Luna, Editor in Chief
• March 23, 2022
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Public comments focused on district security and a new payment schedule for campus facility rentals.

Romi Bales, Copy Editor • September 19, 2025

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024
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In her FLEX day address, Gilkerson said the colleges may become “Oakland City College” in a move to “prune” and grow the district
Ivan Saravia, News Editor • August 15, 2025

Eliot Faine, Multimedia Editor • September 1, 2025

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024
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Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • April 16, 2025

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024
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The district says it will work with up to four new firms to deliver “community-based” safety and security services, in line with its new Holistic Safety and Wellness Plan.
Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

Ian Waters, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024
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