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Vasconcello's education odyssey

by Tracey Tate in Features

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Making the choice of going to college shouldn't be struggle. But for Tina Vasconcellos Ph.D., Dean of Matriculation and Student Support Services at Laney College the challenge of being female, half Latina and a first generation college student made the decision difficult to explain within her family circle.

Cosmetology show

by Petra Maria Schontges in Features

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"We did the show as a way to showcase student work, and for students to showcase themselves to their friends and family. It's a great boost for their self-pride and self-esteem also, doing shows like that drives up camaraderie between students When students participate in something together like a show, and have fun while doing it, it makes them closer . . . feel good about themselves and each other.

Learn2Love battles eating disorders

by Zack Bateman in Features

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Some people believe things like eating disorders and anxiety are merely a state of mind which can easily be disposed of. This mentality towards these conditions can make it hard for anyone to understand the motives behind the matter, let alone relate to it.

Calendar of Events

by in Features

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Thursday, May 14 Asian Heritage Month Festivity Free food, dance performances and entertainment. Laney College Quad 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15 The Way We Move The Laney Dance Department will perform their annual spring concert. Laney College Theater 7:30 p.

THE WORD on the Quad

Who was your favorite teacher this semester?

by Joey Niles in Features

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Ms. Wanzo, she works hard and helps you with your grade. She is an all around caring person. -Javon Brewer Unsure Ms. Hymes, because we went to high school together and she let me dance any way I wanted to. -Marcos Prieto Dance

Profile: Alan Wang

by Robert Carey in Features

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I must be honest and admit to breaking one of T.V. anchorman Alan Wang's rules of journalism: "Go into every story with a blank slate; being objective and unbiased." Some TV "newsreaders" appear robotic, almost plastic and that's how I expected the KGO TV reporter to come across.

George Schultz, investigative reporter

by Chris Devine in Features

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Where mainstream newspapers barely touch upon some of the largest stories of the day, reporters from Berkley's Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) like George Schultz aren't afraid to dig into the sometimes tough forces behind them, getting their hands dirty in such things as the impotence of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and arms trafficking.

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