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PCCDs classified employees pose for a pic at the first-ever professional development day for classified professionals. PCCD Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson reflected on the event in her report to the Board of Trustees. (Source: PCCD)
Peralta’s leadership search, CCC public safety earmark, and “rumors” discussed at 4/9 meeting of PCCD Trustees
April 24, 2024
VC of General Services retires
VC of General Services retires
April 22, 2024
Plants grow in plastic pots next to Merritt Colleges Landscape Horticulture greenhouses. Merritt is set to launch a new Certificate of Achievement in Cannabis Horticulture this fall.
Merritt’s new Cannabis Horticulture Certificate is about ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
April 20, 2024
San Mateo district passes on Besikof
San Mateo district passes on Besikof
April 15, 2024
(Illustration: Eliot Faine/The Citizen)
CoA to host blood drive
April 13, 2024
Carpentry instructor spruces up department
Carpentry instructor spruces up department
April 24, 2024
Student Trustee Natasha Masand believes her voice has the power to impact the PCCD community.
Student trustee Natasha Masand finds her voice
March 19, 2024
College of Alameda jazz professor Glen Pearson demonstrates his musical talent on his classroom piano. Hes one of the newest members of the Count Basie Orchestra, a historic 18-piece jazz ensemble that took home a Grammy this year.
The humble Grammy-winning pianist leading CoA’s music program
March 4, 2024
Student Trustee Naomi Vasquez, who was sworn onto the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees on Dec. 12, 2023, sees her role as an opportunity to uplift her fellow students and advocate for the value of a community college education.
Student Trustee Naomi Vasquez aims to lift voices and empower students at PCCD
February 28, 2024
Childhood photo of Burgess
Tea with Tamara: Drew Burgess, art faculty at College of Alameda
February 21, 2024
College of Alameda jazz professor Glen Pearson demonstrates his musical talent on his classroom piano. Hes one of the newest members of the Count Basie Orchestra, a historic 18-piece jazz ensemble that took home a Grammy this year.
The humble Grammy-winning pianist leading CoA’s music program
March 4, 2024
In Director Chelsea Bos first feature-length film, half-sisters Harper (left, Chelsea Bo) and Georgie (right, Ava Acres), thrown together by circumstance and a weak blood relation, must untie the knots in their relationship. The film won Jury Prize Feature at the Alameda International Film Festival last week. (Courtesy: Paxeros)
No Right Way, Chelsea Bo’s hard-hitting emotional rollercoaster about the complexities of sisterhood, shown at Alameda International Film Festival
February 29, 2024
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Queer Black History: A review of ‘Rustin’
February 28, 2024
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
From The Ground Up inside of the Berkeley City College Atrium. (Photo by Emily Tenorio Molina/The Citizen)
BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission
September 21, 2023
(Photo: Glen Carrie/Unsplash)
Student elections open today. Has voter information been ‘widespread’?
April 9, 2024
The state flag of California flies underneath the American flag on the west side of the Laney College campus. Behind, the Tribune Tower, which once housed Oaklands daily print newspaper, sits in the city skyline. Both California and the United States have open government laws that establish the publics right to information, but the Peralta Community College District consistently lags behind in comprehensively fulfilling requests for public information made by student journalists at The Citizen. (Photo: Li Khan/The Citizen)
We sued our district over public records and won. Here’s what we learned
February 22, 2024
(Photo: AlchemillaMollis/Pixabay)
Just call me Grinch
December 14, 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
An image of lavender-colored tassels in the foreground and rainbow pins in the background.
This is Intersectionality
May 30, 2023
Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records
Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records
March 17, 2024
The UC Berkeley chapter of End Overdose at Sproul Plaza in Berkeley on Jan. 23, 2024. The organization passes out free fentanyl test strips to students, and gives other organizations training on Narcan usage. (Photo: Juliana Yamada/CalMatters)
Narcan at California colleges: Are students getting overdose medication?
March 8, 2024
(Graphic by Li Khan/The Citizen)
Laney’s Tower of Terror
December 28, 2023
(Graphic: Li Khan/The Citizen)
How $11.2 million in state funding led to a $6.2 million deficit for PCCD
December 25, 2023
The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees
The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees
June 22, 2023
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.

All content by Jacquelyn Opalach
At student media teleconference last week, state chancellor Eloy Oakley talks vaccines, reopening, legislation and more

At student media teleconference last week, state chancellor Eloy Oakley talks vaccines, reopening, legislation and more

Jacquelyn Opalach, Features Editor
May 12, 2021
Will Peralta Require Vaccinations in the Fall?

Will Peralta Require Vaccinations in the Fall?

Jacquelyn Opalach
May 11, 2021
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 PCCDs YouTube channel.)

Interim Chancellor Carla Walter resigns

Interim Chancellor steps down after eight months on the job, cites 'personal reasons'
Jacquelyn Opalach, David Rowe, and Luke Wrin Piper
March 17, 2021
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
State chancellor’s office expects colleges to give refunds, Peralta remains undecided

State chancellor’s office ‘expects’ colleges to give refunds, Peralta remains undecided

District is 'continuing to discuss'
Jacquelyn Opalach and Isis Piccillo
April 21, 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
Peralta employees say listserv restrictions created havoc, violate First Amendment

Peralta employees say listserv restrictions created havoc, violate First Amendment

District cites vitriol and best practices
Jacquelyn Opalach, Isis Piccillo, and Christy Price
April 17, 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 8, 2020
text saying peralta classes resume April 6 campsues remain clsoed

Peralta classes resume April 6, campuses remain closed

What students should know before Monday
Isis Piccillo, Jacquelyn Opalach, Ryan Barba, and Kasper Dilmaghani
April 4, 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 13, 2020
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