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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
Ryan Barba

Ryan Barba, Editor in Chief

Ryan B. is an Oakland native who is following his passion of writing. It has led to his desire to expand his knowledge and insight in this profession by learning and sharing with others. Ryan attended primary and secondary schools in Oakland and has ties to various community outreach programs throughout the East Bay. Having spent his life in Oakland, he enjoys telling feature stories that are occurring in his community.

All content by Ryan Barba
Into The Unknown: Students turn to optimism in new year

Into The Unknown: Students turn to optimism in new year

Ryan Barba, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2021
Word at the polls

Word at the polls

Here's how East Bay voters were feeling on Election Day
Christy Price, Luke Wrin Piper, William Ink, Menel Raach, Ryan Barba, and Veronica Steiner
November 8, 2020
“Scott Strain sits happily with a cell phone and coffee at a coffee shop in Seattle, WA” Photo Courtesy of Mollie Brown

Remembering Scott Strain: Journalism Instructor and Mentor

Ryan Barba and Luke Wrin Piper
November 7, 2020
Inside our newsroom: Ryan

Inside our newsroom: Ryan

When I think of journalism, I think of truth, integrity and advocacy.
Ryan Barba, Managing Editor
October 26, 2020
Metal barricades stand between graffitied barriers and the vandalized Multnomah County Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon on Monday, August, 10. 2020. (Photo courtesy of Zack)

Surviving Portland: Escaping a Mental Prison

Community College student recalls living in Portland, Oregon during COVID-19 pandemic and days of protest and civil unrest
Ryan Barba, Managing Editor
September 28, 2020
Lock-down Diaries: Ryan

Lock-down Diaries: Ryan

Ryan Barba, Associate Editor
April 25, 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
Text: District scrambles to prepare for potential emergency remote teaching

District scrambles to prepare for potential emergency remote teaching

Lack of training, lack of student access to resources troubles instructors
Kasper Dilmaghani and Ryan Barba
March 17, 2020
Geography professor Gregory Schwartz lectures at Laney

The Planet Doctor: Gregory Schwartz

Laney Professor gives his students advice on life, saving the planet
Ryan Barba, Associate Editor
March 10, 2020
Thousands attend Oakland A’s FanFest on brink of 2020 season

Thousands attend Oakland A’s FanFest on brink of 2020 season

Team shares plans for ball park, area developments in Jack London
Ryan Barba, Associate Editor
February 11, 2020
Peralta colleges placed on probation

Peralta colleges placed on probation

Isis Piccillo and Ryan Barba
February 10, 2020
Journalism Department Chair Eleni Gastis stands in front of the renovated newsroom at Laney College room G-233. Photo by Saskia Hatvany

New journalism chair revitalizes department

How Eleni Gastis’ dedication inspires student success
Ryan Barba, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
Drag queen Orphan Fortune begins her routine on the Laney quad, Nov. 14. (Photo by Ryan Barba/The Citizen)

Talent share at Laney reignites campus vibe

Performing Arts Club showcases immense community talent
Ryan Barba and Luke Wrin Piper
November 21, 2019
Keira is one of five black cats in Ryans’ family. Photo by Ryan Barba.

Black Cats Aren’t Bad Luck

Ryan Barba, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Nonprofit leads “Know Your Rights” workshop for Undocumented Student Week of Action

Nonprofit leads “Know Your Rights” workshop for Undocumented Student Week of Action

Ryan Barba and Luke Wrin Piper
November 1, 2019
Still Image from ‘Ad Astra,’ 2 hours 3 mins, rated PG-13, released Sept. 20, 2019.

Movie Review: Ad Astra

Ryan Barba, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
Phillippa Caldeira, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 25. Photos by Ryan Barba.

Laney College remembers beloved librarian Phillippa Caldeira

Ryan Barba, Staff Writer
September 23, 2019
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