The Express

"Going green" saves campus money for the future

The Prius in the parking lot, the stainless steel water bottles, the recycling bins around every corner. When some think of “going green” terms like “tree hugger” may come to mind.

But because someone doesn’t base his or her lifestyle on being “green,” doesn’t mean one can’t have a dramatic impact. Finding ways to cut consumption and choose renewability is an aspiration that Las Positas has embraced. So-called “green” initiatives can save the school money and contribute to a cleaner environment.

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Without tax increase Las Positas faces more budget cuts

This November, California voters will face a choice — increase taxes or potentially devastate the state’s public education system.

On Jan. 3, Governor Jerry Brown revealed the details of his budget proposal for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and much is at stake for the state’s schools. Funding for education is dependent on passage of a tax referendum in this November’s election. The referendum contains an increasing of taxes on wealthy California citizens and a slight raise in the state’s sales tax r...

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Newspapers missing after Veterans Day, perp unknown

Slowly but surely, most of them went missing.

Over the course of one week, 1,500 copies of Las Positas College’s student newspaper The Express were removed from stands placed around campus. In some racks, copies of the paper were vandalized.

Though no definitive proof has been found, the Express speculates that a theft occurred in response to a controversial article. Such an action would have legal and constitutional consequences.

The issue was first distributed around campus on Nov. 10. Members of...

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State puts limit on repeating classes

The third time is going to have to be the charm.

A policy change instituted by the California Community College Board of Governors will limit how many times students will be allowed to repeat a course on the state’s dime. In the future, students will only be allowed to repeat a state-subsidized course three times if they receive a grade in that class, with one possible exception for special circumstances. The policy, intended to provide better access to courses for first-time students, is one of ...

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