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Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

Jacquelyn Opalach

Jacquelyn Opalach, Features Editor

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Jacquelyn Opalach is a student reporter who has been pursuing journalism since she was 15. Opalach is particularly passionate about the safety net that journalism provides for small communities, and is interested in the intersection of ethical reporting and investigative journalism. When she isn’t scoping out a new story, Opalach is likely sampling out a new recipe in the kitchen, forever trying to satisfy her insatiable sweet tooth.

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Dr. Carla Walter, Interim Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District (PCCD), unexpectedly resigned her position today citing “personal reasons” and listing her accomplishments over the past 8 months. The resignation will take effect April 15. (Photo courtesy of PCCD's YouTube channel.)

Interim Chancellor Carla Walter resigns

Interim Chancellor steps down after eight months on the job, cites 'personal reasons'
Most classes and services at Peralta to be online this summer and fall

Most classes and services at Peralta to be online this summer and fall

More flexibility coming this fall
Jacquelyn Opalach, Features Editor
March 10, 2021
An update on Peralta’s chancellor search

An update on Peralta’s chancellor search

Board selects search firm, appoints committee to conduct process
Jacquelyn Opalach, Features Editor
February 5, 2021
"Tricked"

“Tricked”

A Peralta trustee accused the Citizen newsroom of unethical practices. Her comments were incorrect and inappropriate
Jacquelyn Opalach, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020
California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley addresses the Board of Governors about Peralta’s fiscal health during Tuesday’s meeting.

Board of Governors reviews Peralta’s stability, proposes strict timeline for improvement

Over 150 comments submitted to board in opposition of a special trustee appointment
Jacquelyn Opalach, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2020
Peralta Board of Trustees votes to accept resignation of Chancellor Stanback Stroud

Peralta Board of Trustees votes to accept resignation of Chancellor Stanback Stroud

Stanback Stroud placed on administrative leave; Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Carla Walter to serve as acting chancellor
Jacquelyn Opalach, Co-Editor
July 19, 2020
Regina Stanback Stroud addresses community members during a forum when she was being considered for the position of Peralta Community College District chancellor in Sept. 2019.

Peralta District Chancellor resigns abruptly, effective August 15

Stanback Stroud says she experienced “harassment” in letter to board
Jacquelyn Opalach, Co-Editor
July 18, 2020
Quynh Diem Bui Ngyuen, Phuc Bui Diem Nguyen, and Amiri Taylor smile together on Wednesday, May 30, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Quynh Diem Bui Ngyuen)

Peralta community responds to professor’s offensive emails

With investigation pending, community advocates for anti-racist action
Jacquelyn Opalach, Co-Editor
June 30, 2020
Laney College safety aides gather in the quad. The security plan proposed at the June 9 board of trustees meeting would increase unarmed security services at Peralta. (Photo courtesy of Laney College)

Ongoing conversations about safety gain momentum at Peralta in wake of police brutality protests

District develops potential hybrid model reducing traditional law enforcement as petition to terminate contract with Alameda County Sheriff's Office circulates 
Jacquelyn Opalach, Co-Editor
June 22, 2020
Peralta Board of Trustees passes contract to update district technology

Peralta Board of Trustees passes contract to update district technology

Proposal raises concerns, sparks debate from board
Jacquelyn Opalach, Co-Editor
June 2, 2020
Formal announcement from Peralta outlines refund plan

Formal announcement from Peralta outlines refund plan

Students should submit form to receive refunds for Excused Withdrawal
Jacquelyn Opalach, News Editor
May 7, 2020
Peralta to give refunds, questions remain

Peralta to give refunds, questions remain

Half of parking fees to be refunded, but 'enrollment fees' unclear
Isis Piccillo and Jacquelyn Opalach
April 27, 2020
College of Alameda ADAM student Elaine Wu holding a bundle of face mask supplies at her workspace in her Oakland, Calif. home on April 8, 2020. Photo courtesy of Elaine Wu.

Peralta FabLabs design reusable face shield for local hospitals

Shifting to plastic and rubber materials enables sanitization of PPE
Jacquelyn Opalach, News Editor
April 20, 2020
Levi Stevenson makes die forms, which are used to shape the plastic part of the face shields, at the Laney College FabLab in Oakland, Calif., in March 2020. (Photo courtesy of Rick Rothbart)

Peralta Colleges prototype and produce masks for local hospital

Laney and Alameda use fabrication labs to supply PPE
Jacquelyn Opalach, News Editor
April 7, 2020
The Student Center at Laney was eerily empty on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Menel Raach/The Citizen)

Response to COVID-19 Confuses Students

District struggles to navigate 'uncharted territory'
Jacquelyn Opalach and Menel Raach
March 12, 2020
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