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Adrian Cartier grinds a feature at the new Joseph Emery park.[/caption]Located between Park and 45th…
As a part of the Laney College student equity series, the Equity Committee invited Dr. Shawn Ginwright to speak on Feb. 23 and give a review of his latest book. Dr. Ginwright is an associate professor of education in the Ethic Studies Department at San…
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Laney College catcher T. J. Molina reaches for a foul pop fly against Napa Valley College on…
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(Correction: In our March 3 issue we misreported Elñora Webb’s position change within the Peralta District. Webb did not resign or step down; she received a promotion within the district.)Laney College is an exceptional institution. Working…
If you are a Golden State Warriors fan (bandwagon or die-hard), then life is pretty good. However, it is difficult to ignore the noise surrounding the upcoming free-agency period and the reports that list Golden State as a front-runner in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. The rumors are…
Good News seeks submissions: Good News is now accepting submissions from students, faculty, and staff for the Spring 2016 issue and launch of Laney’s online literary magazine. Deadline is March 28. For details, contact English Instructor Chris Weidenbach at…
Making your way to KGPC 96.9FM, the Peralta Colleges community radio station isn’t as much of a trek as you…
Michael Sacramento has been an artist since living in Manila, Philippines. He says one major difference between Oakland and his home were…
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“Más”, by Mita Ortiz, is a true story about the struggle of high school students in Tucson, Ariz., who tried to install Mexican American Studies (MAS) program into…
March is Women’s History Month. Why should anyone care? Most of the time only very “mainstream” history is taught in school. People only learn about George Washington and the cherry tree or the outcome of major wars. Over the years, many of my friends have come to me saying, “Oh my…
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At the African American Museum and Library, film festival participants watch “The Rose Parks Story.”[/caption]Still art speaks volumes in the collaboration of master…
Bernie Sanders appears to be the best person for the job of President of the United States, for reasons ranging from his voracity to his voting record. Most news media presented will lead you to believe that Sanders is trailing by a wide margin to Hillary Clinton. However, that might not be the…
Saying “black lives matter” doesn’t mean all lives don’t matter, and implies that liberation for one race is liberation for all races. A panel of women imbued with the desire to serve others spoke on this topic Mar. 9, before Laney…
What caught my attention in the Tower was the story about Women’s History Month in March (“Changing animation from the inside out: Pixar artist visits BCC”/March 3).This story is something of prime importance in that this is a time to remember…