Part-timers issue taken to board

Trustees also hear from ASLC about funds taken from students’ budget

The Peralta College Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 9 began after clapping from the crowd due to the late start. The meeting…

Artists explore Oakland’s colorful past and bright future

Two Oakland neighborhoods poised for rapid redevelopment are the focus of “Pieces of Oakland,” a multimedia exhibit currently on display at Warehouse 416.
Hanging across the gallery’s brick walls are four large plywood panels…

Who’ll watch the cops?

I remember when the Internet came to my house, I was in middle school. Now I’m 27 and it wasn’t until last year that I owned my first computer. It was given to me as a birthday gift by a friend who refurbished it. While I have always been grateful for the gift, I also remember feeling…

‘Sugar babies’ bad for women

“Sugar babies” are making a comeback, from Lana Del Rey’s music and image, to Anna Nicole Smith’s infamous 90-year-old billionaire boyfriend.
Shaming a woman for a decision she makes with her own body is never OK. But I can’t help but wonder — are the “sugar babies” hurting my…

First Friday in Oakland

Oakland’s monthly First Friday Art Walk, also known as Art Murmur is an event for all to enjoy. It offers art, crafts, music, food, beverages, and entertainment for all ages. The festival is held on Telegraph Avenue between 27th street and West Grand, as well as on several of the…

Air quality testing in Laney B building

Following a complaint about air quality in room B 256, tests have shown particulate matter to be “well within permissible exposure limits,” according to results.
The complaint was received on Aug. 26 by Peralta Community College Director of Risk Management…

What has 911 wrought in 2014?

Thirteen years ago today our nation united in grief and horror as we watched the twin towers fall.
I was only seven years old at the time, too young to fully comprehend the scope of the tragedy, though I do remember a certain level of bewilderment and fear as I watched my…

‘Noah’ struggles to flood big screen

Darren Aronofsky‘s Noah is a giant leap from the cult director’s previous films, which include such dark independent dramas as “Pi”, “Requiem For A Dream” and “The Wrestler.” His newest creation is a big budget epic starring A-listers Russell Crowe, Jennifer…

Word on the Quad–Where were you on September 11th, 2001?

“I was born in 1995. I don’t remember that.”
Shaquille Maxey-Smith
Kinesiology

Peralta Sports Schedule

Date Opponent Location time

ALAMEDA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Fri Sept. 12 Santa Rosa Jr. Col. Alameda 6 p.m.
Fri Sept. 19 Napa Valley College Napa 6 p.m.
Wed Sept. 24 Contra Costa College Alameda 6 p.m.

2014 Laney Football Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time

Sat Sept. 6 Sacramento City Col. Sacramento 6 p.m.
Fri Sept. 12 CC San Francisco Laney 7 p.m.
Fri Sept. 19 Sierra College Laney 7 p.m.
Sat Sept. 27 Santa Rosa Jr. College Santa Rosa 5 p.m.
Fri Oct. 3 De Anza…

Eagles sack Sac City; CCSF next

Fotu scores twice, quarterback Palandech runs 70 yards for touchdown

Defensive lineman Anthony Fotu scored two touchdowns and quarterback Kurt Palandech scored on a 70-yard run as the Laney College…

Who says what we can access?

Earlier this year the FCC proposed its new set of rules regarding the internet. As many of you already know these new rules put an end to net neutrality by allowing telecommunication giants to slow and even block access to certain sites by controlling broadband and fees.
What…