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Peralta Community College District's Only Student-Run Publication
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

Pamela Rudd

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor

This is Pamela Rudd’s fourth semester at Laney College and her third as a staff writer for The Citizen. Pam was born in San Francisco and grew up in Contra Costa County when cattle roamed the hills and life had yet to cross from rural to suburban. She attended college directly after high school and received a doctorate from the University of Nevada, Reno in psychology. As a Bay Area native she witnessed the Vietnam War, the Free Speech and Black Panther movements, the AIDS crisis, and the birth of Silicon Valley. Pamela is always amazed by the resiliency of the human spirit and the repetitiveness of history. She is excited to be back in school and to be part of The Citizen’s newsroom. For Pam, journalism was the path not taken.

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The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees

The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees

Payments range from $150 to $60,000 in the absence of a district-wide policy
David Rowe and Pamela Rudd
June 22, 2023
MACRO Wants You! Find How to Apply

MACRO Wants You! Find How to Apply

The Mobile Assistance Community Responders program of Oakland is ready to serve the community with compassion and empathy and -- it wants you!
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
December 15, 2021
Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 12, 2021
A view of Laney College. (Gabe Johnson/The Citizen)

Fraudulent students and their bots plague Peralta College District 

Laney and Merritt in Oakland are among the California colleges being impacted by scammers trying to steal financial aid. Such cases have increased during the pandemic.
Pamela Rudd, Editor
September 17, 2021
Peralta's security plans still unclear

Peralta’s security plans still unclear

Despite assurances from the district, confusion still surrounds the CRC and Zulu contracts
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
May 6, 2021
The View from Big Ridge

The View from Big Ridge

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
April 19, 2021
Peralta Board of Trustees announce Dr. Jannett Jackson as new Interim Chancellor 

Peralta Board of Trustees announce Dr. Jannett Jackson as new Interim Chancellor 

Board approves new Interim Chancellor in 7-0 vote during Tuesday’s meeting
A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors

A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors

Questions on licensing and management structure to be considered by Peralta Trustees
David Rowe and Pamela Rudd
December 14, 2020
Time running out for approval of new Peralta security plan

Time running out for approval of new Peralta security plan

Contract with Alameda Sheriff’s Office ends on December 31
David Rowe and Pamela Rudd
December 11, 2020
Inside our newsroom: Pam

Inside our newsroom: Pam

Despite our diversity, we have become a “family.”
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2020
Vote!

Vote!

Election Day is in less than two weeks! Here is all you need to know about who can vote and how to vote
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 21, 2020
Area 4 trustee Nicky González Yuen teaching at De Anza College. (Photo courtesy of Nicky González Yuen)

Nicky González Yuen to continue serving as trustee for Area 4

Peralta trustee shares his life experiences and achievements
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2020
One day runs into the next

One day runs into the next

Lock-down Diaries: Pamela
Pamela Rudd, Staff Writer
May 25, 2020
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