‘Black August’ — fiction masquerading as history

“Black August” reveals itself not simply as fiction masquerading as history, but a poorly executed fiction at that.

Ostensibly a docudrama, Samm Styles and TCinque Sampson attempt detailing the publication process of…

‘The Butler’ — a generational look at racial bias

In “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” title character Cecil Gaines is told there is no room for politics at the White House. The film, however, portrays a tumultuous journey of over 80 years, chronicling not only Gaines’ life as a White House butler…

Laney commemorates 50th anniversary of “I Have a Dream”

Laney students and staff banded together Aug. 28 in the Quad to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, August 28, 1963.

ASLC kicks off the semester

During the entire week of Aug. 19, Laney College’s Welcome Week raised awareness of clubs, programs and services on campus of popular groups such as EOPS, TRIO and the Asian Student alliance.

Radio station may add FM

Campus station registering for local broadcast license

Laney College’s 9th Floor Radio may be riding the FM airwaves by the end of the year, thanks to a new FCC bill that allows small-radius radio stations to apply for a…

Laney College clear of academic warnings

Peralta District accreditation is secured, says Chancellor Ortiz

Much like the weather, the state of the East Bay’s community colleges is decidedly sunnier than our friends across the bridge.

A commuter cyclist’s guide to safe travels

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