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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

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...

Ancient art of ceramics now ‘cool’ at Laney — Club president Spring Montes ‘pushes boundaries of…

admin March 16, 2019

by Eva Hannan/Co-editor President of the Ceramics Club Spring Montes smiles as she displays ceramic art pieces. Photo by Teihui Fan/Tower StaffHave you heard? Clay is cool again! One of the most...

Senate opposes chancellor — Faculty group votes 20–1 in support of ‘no confidence’

admin February 14, 2019

by Eva Hannan/Co-Editor Chancellor Languerre participates in an open forum Feb. 7 at Laney on the implementation of Measure G funds.The Laney Faculty Senate overwhelmingly approved a resolution...

How Safe Are We?

admin May 23, 2018

Laney’s crime rate far surpasses that of the other Peralta colleges by Eva Hannan Of all reported crimes at Peralta Colleges, 85 percent occur at Laney College, according to the Peralta...

Dinner will honor football stars

admin May 23, 2018

By Eva Hannan The Laney Wall of Fame displays the names of players who have excelled as both athletes and students. It is located in the student center. (Photo by Michelle Snider)Some people have...

‘Dag’ Sibhat wins presidential run-off

admin May 23, 2018

Candidate elected to ASLC with 24-vote lead in two round election By Nicole Lovett Danachew “Dag” Sibhat won the ASLC election by 24 votes in a run-off presidential election. (Photo by Toni...

Out of service

admin May 23, 2018

A deeper look at the PCCD’s struggle to repair its broken emergency phones By Saskia Hatvany The majority of emergency phones on Peralta campuses are out of order, pending a much-needed...

Students push for free tuition

Students push for free tuition

admin May 22, 2018

By Michelle Snider A sculpture made by student activists highlights the issues “College for All” proponents feel detract from California’s public education system.(Photo by Michelle Snider)March(Photo...

ASLC election heads for presidential runoff

admin May 22, 2018

By Yohana Gebre Left, Candidate Dagnachew “Dag” Sibhat received 43 percent of first-round votes. Right, Candidate Richard “Richie” Garcia received 30 percent of first-round votes. (Photos...

Chancellor applies for new position

Wen Li May 22, 2018

Jowel C. Laguerre is one of top three candidates for N.J. college By Brian Howey Peralta Chancellor Jowel C. Laguerre has applied for the job of president at Hudson County Community College in Jersey...

All lines down

admin April 28, 2018

Peralta’s emergency phones have been out-of-order for years. By Saskia Hatvany An out of service emergency blue phone in the C Parking Lot of Merritt College. After three years of planning the...

Oakland A’s settle on Peralta site

admin September 21, 2017

Peralta’s district offices (bottom) may soon be the new home of the Oakland A’s. The new stadium would be directly across the street from Laney College (mid-photo). (Noah Berger/Courtesy of San...

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