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Passing the torch

New Peralta Student Trustees sworn in

by Reginald James in News

Passing the torch
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It is the end of an era--albiet a brief one. Peralta Student Trustees Marlene C. Hurd and Reginald James have been termed out of office, after serving two consecutive one-year terms.

Senate Higher Education Committee unanimously approves AB 1980

Bill headed to Senate Floor

by Reginald James in News

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The California State Senate Higher Education committee unanimously approved assembly Bill 1980, the Peralta Transportation Accessibility Act 9-0 June 11. "The bill will empower the Peralta CCD to ask students if they would like to pay a fee to subsidize bus passes," said Assembly Member Sandre Swanson, a former Laney student body president and author of the bill.

ASBCC election results

Over 400 students turn-out for vote

by Reginald James in News

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Tiana Wilkes is the new BCC President after receiving 204 votes. Her opponent, Alex Sobieski, received 103. According to the elections committee, there were numerous write-ins, but none over 25. Yineng "JK" Gi was elected Vice-President of Programs with 165 votes to Suzette Bennett's 128.

Passage of AB 1980 to be celebrated

by Semaj D. La Niger in News

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Students of the Peralta Colleges will be joined by Assembly Member Sandre Swanson (D-Oakland) as well as Peralta and AC Transit officials to celebrate the passage of AB 1980, the Peralta Transportation Accessibility Act July 24 at Laney College. The bill was signed into law by governor Schwarzenegger last week.

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