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The Citizen

Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

Smoke from the Keller Fire rises into the air above the Oakland hills. Residents near Merritt College and the Oakland Zoo were evacuated from the area Friday.

Oakland “Keller Fire” sparks Merritt College evacuation

Desmond Meagley, Associate Editor October 19, 2024
A fire broke out Friday in the Oakland Hills, causing Merritt College to temporarily shut down and evacuate students and staff.
The melted three-phase switch that powers the Student Center and the F building was compromised when a rodent touched two poles and caused a 1200 volt ‘arc flash’ that compromised the power distribution to the buildings on March 28, causing students, faculty and personnel to evacuate.

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...

“Journalism can really take you places” Tower Co-Editor Saskia Hatvany won honorable mention for an on-the-spot cartoon competition based on journalist Kevin Fagan’s speech at the 2019 JACC state convention. Fagan likened journalism to a public service and talked about the rollercoaster of experiences he encountered throughout his journalism career, from being held at gunpoint to reviewing ice cream flavors for a story.

Everyone is biased

Isis Piccillo, Staff Writer April 19, 2019

Isis Piccillo won first place for participation in the on-the-spot opinion writing competition at the 2019 JACC State convention. Piccillo wrote about award winning journalist Kevin Fagan’s keynote speech...

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...

Rousing welcome for ‘Year of the Boar’

admin February 14, 2019

by Isis Piccillo/Tower Staff Writer Cover image by Toni Cervantes/ Tower Staff Photographer Taiko drummers perform at the Oakland Museum of California on Feb. 10 as part of the museums Lunar...

Word on the Quad — Who do you think should run against Trump in 2020?

admin February 5, 2019

Laura Byrne, Major: ArchitectureBernie and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortz would be a very progressive ticket. It’s a white man but also a woman of color who’s young, so I feel like they balance each...

Oakland homeless encampment scores victory in court

admin December 21, 2018

The Village residents force City to halt plan to evict them, remove structures by Robert Hinton A tiny home sits in The Village, a homeless encampment in North Oakland, behind a sign advocating for...

Laney to compete in NorCal Championship

admin December 21, 2018

Eagles shut out SMC 14–0 to advance to final for the first time ever by Eva Hannan Tight end El-Joshua Allen jogs off the field in Laney’s victory against Chabot College on Nov. 9. The Eagles...

Laney Takes the Cake — Laney’s culinary students show off exceptional skills

admin December 21, 2018

Photos and article by Michelle Snider Photo used for cover artThe smell of herbs, roasting meats, and freshly cut vegetables mingle in the air as students can be heard shuffling around the kitchen...

I’m a Shaky Catholic.

admin December 21, 2018

I need evidence the church is going to stand up to evil it preaches against. By Alice Robinson Robinson’s Oakland based church, Our Lady of Lourdes Church has been located at northeast side Lake...

“Mommy, what’s a Tuff Shed?”

admin November 9, 2018

Peter Brown is a Laney sculpture student and retired instructor. Here he is speaking at the Poor People’s Campaign Teach-in held at the Laney Student Center on Oct. 31.by Peter Brown With over...

BPP marks 52nd anniversary in Oakland

admin October 27, 2018

Powerful voices pay tribute to the Black Panther party in Frank Ogawa Plaza By Geremy D. Lowe (Right to Left) Oakland District 2 candidate Kenzie Smith and original Black Panther Saturu Ned. Ned...

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