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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

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

The Citizen

Town Roots Rock the South West

Town Roots Rock the South West

Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor November 12, 2021

Everything may be bigger in Texas, but the heart to win was bigger for the Oakland Roots on Friday, November 5 . The Oakland Roots swept the EP Locomotive off their great plain in the 2021 Western...

CIRM awards bridge grant Specialty in Stem Cell Biology to Berkeley City College

CIRM awards bridge grant “Specialty in Stem Cell Biology” to Berkeley City College

Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor September 4, 2021

Berkeley City College recently got awarded a little over 2.8 million dollars for Stem Cell Biology from CIRM. CIRM or California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is a state agency which was founded...

First annual Raíces Latinx graduation honors Peralta grads 

First annual Raíces Latinx graduation honors Peralta grads 

Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor June 16, 2021

June 5th, 2021 marked a special day for the Peralta Latinx community, as a touching celebration was held online for Latinos, Latinas and Latinx individuals as they graduated from Berkeley City College,...

Berkeley City College Art Department adjusts to new world of online instruction

Berkeley City College Art Department adjusts to new world of online instruction

Despite drawbacks, online classes open opportunities for many students
Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor May 1, 2021

Berkeley City College Studio Art Instructor, Lisa Rybovich Crallé has been teaching for about 11 years, and it wasn't until March of last year that she taught her first online course. Crallé now...

Beauty of the Bay: Tilden Regional Park

Beauty of the Bay: Tilden Regional Park

Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor April 28, 2021

I felt trapped in my living space, anxious, stressed, exhausted and sad. I had forgotten how much I missed the outdoors. I craved for my skin to absorb the sun's rays, the feeling of a cool breeze...

ASMC President Michael Cooper poses for a photo surrounding himself with political posters supporting Proposition 16, Black Lives Matter, Black Panther Party and recently elected Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife on Saturday, November 21. 2020. (Photo by Ivan Chairez)

ASMC President reflects on personal journey

Michael Cooper opens up about life, leadership, and long-term goals
Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor January 24, 2021

Michael Cooper’s path has been drawn with lines that exceed convention, leading to his current role as Associated Students of Merritt College (ASMC) President. “I feel like each person should try...

The benefits and drawbacks of teaching online

The benefits and drawbacks of teaching online

Peralta faculty share COVID-era teaching struggles and successes
Ivan Chairez, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

On March 23, the Peralta Community College District closed all four campuses due to COVID-19, which left many instructors scrambling to learn and navigate the complexities of Canvas and Zoom. Despite...

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