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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

An unexpected path

An unexpected path

Community college made my dream possible
Sydney Toth, Staff Writer May 10, 2019

Growing up, I was told that to fit the mold for a “perfect” life I must attend a four year college straight after high school. I was told work hard, get good grades and graduate with an acceptance...

Remedial courses no longer required

admin September 14, 2018

By Saskia Hatvany Each year, two-thirds of California community college students are identified as “underprepared” and referred to remedial courses. For many, this means repeating basic math and...

Teachers union concerned about class cuts

admin May 23, 2018

Instructors, students demonstrate at district trustee meeting by Saskia Hatvany PFT Diversity Chair Kimberly King speaks at the rally in front of the District Office on May 8. More than 60 people...

Continuity needed at Peralta campuses

admin August 31, 2017

Why we need a new position to align the goals of the four Peralta campuses The Peralta Colleges are more than “junior colleges,” as they were once known — they’re pipelines for the community....

Laney Tower wins high marks at conference

admin April 20, 2017

Journalism Association of Community Colleges gives Tower 11 awards for writing, design By Bonnie Oviatt The Laney Tower earned 11 awards at the 2017 Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC)...

The kind of school that stifles students’ free speech?

admin March 2, 2017

An article published in the Feb. 2 edition of the Laney Tower titled “The Next President of Laney College?” set a series of events in motion that has caused outrage among some faculty members at...

Making marks on history

admin March 2, 2017

The Laney College Library displays the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland’s work in its atrium.Stamps and quilts celebrate Black history through artful representation By Adrienne Miller In...

The next president of Laney College?

admin February 22, 2017

Tower offers information about three candidates up for the role Interested in who the next president of Laney College may be? Students, staff, and faculty had the opportunity, on Jan. 30, to meet the...

Bases covered

admin May 19, 2016

On the field, a Laney College baseball player throws the ball in mid-air. Laney’s baseball team found success on and off the field, as many of its athletes were recognized for their academic success.Laney...

Road Warriors

admin April 21, 2016

Jon Allen of Los Medanos College dives back into second baseto avoid being picked off during a game on April 5. Should theLaney Eagles make the playoffs, it will be with their best record since the...

Your Face is a Canvas

admin March 27, 2015

The Laney Cosmetology Department showcases the art of make-up Artist: Fatima Dembele, Model: Machelle Conway Artist: Jasmine Tekongora, Model: Nyla Shannon Artist: Keisha Sparks, model:...

Minimum wage, max contempt

admin March 12, 2015

Oakland’s minimum wage went up to $12.25 this month, becoming the highest in the state. The increase is a whopping 36 percent jump from the previous statewide minimum of just $9. Unfortunately, some...

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