Laney College printmaking instructor makes lasting impression; student work on display at SFO Museum

Shared Impressions: Printmaking from Laney College is now on display until April 25, 2027.

Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Associate Editor • May 2, 2026

“I think people will always come back to these processes,” Echevarria said about the physicality of making art, “people have been painting for hundreds [and] thousands of years with dirt.”

Tea with Tamara: Dwayne Jefferson, custodian at Laney College

The award winning column returns as The Citizen interviews the Navy veteran and current custodian.

Tamara Copes, Staff Writer • April 24, 2026

The award winning column returns as The Citizen delves into the personality of the Navy veteran and current Laney custodian.

The changing face of Laney College

The iconic Laney Tower will be vacated and the Student Center will be remodeled during summer 2026; what will the campus look like this Fall?

Erik Bracken, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026

While students take a week off for Spring Break at Laney College, the plan to relocate Laney’s administrative building, known as the Tower, has begun its first phase. According to the plan, the mailroom and IT department will be vacated by April 5. By the end of the year, the Laney Tower will be closed permanently.

Peralta Board of Trustees to vote on emergency security work at special meeting

According to Resolution 25/26-199, the district chancellor will be authorized to "take any and all lawful measures" to provide "safety and security needs" to the Laney Fieldhouse

Ivan Saravia and Tamara Copes • November 24, 2025

The Peralta Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday to vote on emergency work for the "repair and enhancement” of security at the Laney College Fieldhouse.

At annual student artwork showcase, Graphic Arts Department honors recently deceased instructor

‘Visual fiesta’ closes with a dedication to Tony Claar, animation instructor

Li Khan, Editor in Chief • January 24, 2024

At a “bittersweet” Graphic Design Showcase on Dec. 14, the Laney College Graphic Arts Department celebrated student artwork while honoring the memory of animation instructor Tony Claar, who passed away just days before.

Rodent ‘sets off’ electrical failure

Trustees take quick action, hire firm to effect ‘emergency electrical repairs’

Saskia Hatvany, Co-Editor • April 19, 2019

In an emergency meeting on April 15, the Peralta Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $220,108 contract for Rosendin Electrics to effect “emergency electrical repairs” to the Laney College Student...

Spirited journalists swarm Sacramento

Califorina’s JACC Statewide conference kicks off: Laney Tower wins 11 awards

Jordan Hankston, Staff Writer • April 19, 2019

Curiosity, passion, courage and ethics are the qualities that drive a journalist’s heart. Community college journalism students gathered to celebrate these qualities in what could prove to be a life-changing...

Hernandez a bright spot for Eagles baseball

Sophomore pitcher leads Bay Valley Conference in wins and strikeouts

Eva Hannan, Co-Editor • April 19, 2019

Laney College’s baseball season may not be going as well as hoped, but the campaign might have been a lot worse if it weren’t for players like pitcher Ricky Hernandez. The starting pitcher, who...

Punk’s Not Dead 

Opening night goes off with a bang, keeping the anonymity of the “Pussy Riots” alive

Sydney Toth, Staff Writer • April 9, 2019

The audience bustled in the lobby of the Laney performing arts center on March 22, as anticipation for the play “We Are Pussy Riot or Everything Is P.R.” began to build. An energetic atmosphere seemed...

Ikharo placed on permanent leave

Decision underscores longstanding infrastructure deficit; Leigh Sata named interim VC

Saskia Hatvany, Co-Editor • March 29, 2019

Exactly two weeks after Jowel C. Laguerre officially left his position as chancellor, the district announced on May 14 that the vice chancellor of general services, Sadiq Ikharo, had been put on permanent...

‘Fire Watch’ costs Laney $12,000 per week — Oakland Fire Department reports a host of…

admin • March 16, 2019

by Saskia Hatvany/Co-Editor A flyer posted by the Oakland Fire Department on the front of the Laney Student Center lists fire watch protocol.Laney College has been on fire watch since Jan. 22, and...

Convention center renovations set to begin-Construction on the Henry J.

admin • March 16, 2019

by Michelle Snider/Co-Editor The Henry Kaiser Convention Center near Laney College has lain dormant for over 15 years. Orton Development presented plans at Laney College on Mar. 2 for the...