Image by (Leticia Luna/The Citizen) April 24, 2021 By Menel Raach, Staff Writer & Farhad Golriz, Staff Writer 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...
March 22, 2021 By Menel Raach, Staff Writer “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 my life. It's already been...
Program helps individual students buy Adobe Suite for remote learning February 27, 2021 by Menel Raach, Staff Writer The multimedia department at Berkeley City College (BCC) has faced a range of challenges since the COVID pandemic hit, including being able to afford...
December 9, 2020 By Menel Raach, Staff Writer 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, and I realized that I...
Here's how East Bay voters were feeling on Election Day By the Citizen staff On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, amid a global pandemic, voters descended upon poll stations nationwide to cast their ballots. On the ballot were presidential candidates, congress seats,...
Current and former Peralta students reflect on a unique COVID-era transfer process 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...
Suddenly jobless, Berkeley City College student tries to focus on school By Menel Raach, Staff Writer 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...
District struggles to navigate “uncharted territory” By Jacquelyn Opalach/News Editor and Menel Raach/Staff Writer At yesterday’s emergency board meeting, the Peralta Board of Trustees voted to approve an amendment to the calendar, shifting spring break to next week,...
PCCD on preparation, prevention By Isis Piccillo/Editor-in-Chief and Menel Raach/Staff Writer As COVID-19 -- more commonly known as the coronavirus -- continues to spread, two new cases are now confirmed by local Alameda County health officials, including one case in...
By Emily Tenorio Molina September 21, 2023 Berkeley City College Art instructor and Bay Area...
Correction 9/9/23: An earlier version of this article erroneously referred to Chavarin as tenured...
By Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Staff Writer May 12, 2023 The newest addition to the Board of Trustees...
Former econ professor making the most of her time as acting president By David Rowe, Associate...
By Timothy Lane April 29, 2023 Lavender Graduation, a ceremony honoring LGBTQIA+ students...
By Emily Tenorio Molina September 21, 2023 Berkeley City College Art instructor and Bay Area...
TRUSTEES APPROVE DECISION TO RECLASSIFY HIS POSITION By Lylah Schmedel, Staff Writer September 4,...
Correction 9/9/23: An earlier version of this article erroneously referred to Chavarin as tenured...
Payments Range From $150 to $60,000 in the Absence of a District-Wide Policy By David Rowe,...
By Jindi Zhang, Staff Writer June 18, 2023 Students are organizing to tackle problems with...
