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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

How are students celebrating Ramadan?

How are students celebrating Ramadan?

Menel Raach and Farhad Golriz April 24, 2021

Ramadan has always been precious for Muslims, as it centers on faith and family gathered around the table at the Iftar. It’s a time to reunite with loved ones. Traditionally marked by family and...

Walking Away From Loneliness, A Personal Journey

Walking Away From Loneliness, A Personal Journey

Menel Raach, Staff Writer March 22, 2021

“At that moment, while I was stuck at home alone, my journey of loneliness began.” When I think back on the past year, I realize that I’ve been through some of the most challenging 365 days of...

BCC Multimedia Department helps students purchase software

BCC Multimedia Department helps students purchase software

Program helps individual students buy Adobe Suite for remote learning
Menel Raach, Staff Writer February 27, 2021

The multimedia department at Berkeley City College (BCC) has faced a range of challenges since the COVID pandemic hit, including being able to afford Adobe Premiere Pro, a video editing software, for...

A chat with Rory Fanning, army ranger turned war objector

A chat with Rory Fanning, army ranger turned war objector

Menel Raach, Staff Writer December 9, 2020

During a recent online forum hosted by Berkeley City College, veteran Rory Fanning explained his journey from army ranger to war objector.  “I signed up for the military to help prevent another 9/11,...

What does is it like to transfer to a university during the pandemic?

What does is it like to transfer to a university during the pandemic?

Current and former Peralta students reflect on a unique COVID-era transfer process
Menel Raach, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020 By Menel Raach, Staff Writer The regular transfer process is already hard enough. Maintaining passing grades, applying to universities and moving to a new city are all uncertain things...

Mike Jones and his girlfriend Sky

Michael Jones: Once homeless and now facing poverty, student remains hopeful

Suddenly jobless, Berkeley City College  student tries to focus on school
Menel Raach, Staff Writer April 18, 2020

Surviving COVID-19 has become Mike Jones’ first concern. As a Berkeley City College student, musician and digital artist, his day-to-day struggles can’t be seen in his wide brown eyes, broad...

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