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<title><![CDATA[2013 Spring Sports Awards]]></title>
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	A rundown of sports awards for this semester's athletes
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<title><![CDATA[Collins is a trailblazer for gay sports athletes]]></title>
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<author> Trent Robbins - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	The sports world was recently upended by the news that NBA player Jason Collins made his declaration in becoming the first male in a major U.S. team sport professional athlete to declare that he is openly gay and is still active in his sport.&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[Springtime success at Laney]]></title>
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<author> Scott Strain - Laney Sports Information </author>

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	School is almost over and so are spring sports at Laney College.
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<title><![CDATA[Administration changes]]></title>
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<author> Trevor Tillman - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	Administrative changes are coming to Laney College. As of June 30, Dr. Steven Cohen will be stepping down from his role as executive vice president and into retirement. Following his departure, the Laney administration will return to having two vice pr...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cinnamongirls support young women]]></title>
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<author> Uilani A. Gray - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	The CGI is an Oakland-based mentoring program with a mission of empowering and inspiring young women (primarily African American and Latina women) between the ages of 12-17.
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<title><![CDATA[Wu speaks on new era of civil rights]]></title>
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<author> Aubrie Johnson - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	<span data-scayt_word="UC" data-scaytid="8">UC</span> Hastings College of Law Dean and author Frank Wu spoke at a forum in San Francisco on April 17 discussing the past, present, and future of race relations in diversity. Growing up as the only A...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cat Vid Fest: a social experiment]]></title>
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<author> Rachel Weaver - Opinion Editor </author>

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	It was enough to make Grumpy Cat smile. The Oakland Internet Cat Video Festival, held May 10 and 11, was a rousing two-day celebration of the Internet, art, and most importantly—cats.
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<title><![CDATA[The Occupy Movement—where are they now?]]></title>
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<author> Christopher Robin Byers - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	Occupy burst onto the scene in September, 2011; arriving as it did in the wake of the Arab Spring, it seemed as if a wave of liberation was sweeping the planet with people everywhere standing up for their rights. Then, just as quickly they seemed to va...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oakland youth speak truth to power]]></title>
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	African-American youth filled the first two rows of chairs lining the congregation room of the Acts Full Gospel Church in Oakland on April 27, clad in white t-shirts reading “OAKLAND NAACP Youth Leadership Conference.”
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<title><![CDATA[Registration frustration]]></title>
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	College students are faced with the harsh reality that with budget cuts forever looming the reality of graduating on time is a thing of the past.
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<title><![CDATA[Bynes’ behavior: attention grab?]]></title>
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	What has Amanda Bynes taught us lately? Sometimes there is such a thing as being too free.
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<title><![CDATA[Summertime not too late for resolutions]]></title>
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<author> Seyyida Saterfield </author>

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	E<span data-scayt_word="ach" data-scaytid="1">ach</span>&nbsp;New Year’s Eve, numerous people vow to focus on their personal health and fitness. Resolutions range from weight loss to a routine exercise regime and everything in between. Good inten...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hurdles to federal aid cruel, dangerous]]></title>
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<author> Sonja Eide </author>

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	Drug testing should not be required to receive government aid. The stereotype that all poor people are poor simply because they are not working hard enough to be rich is dangerous. The lack of job opportunities, recession, and uneven distribution...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[In Memoriam: Donitra Henderson]]></title>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[In Memoriam: Donitra Henderson]]></media:title>
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	An outpouring of grief was exchanged between Laney instructors following the death of student&nbsp;<span data-scayt_word="Donitra" data-scaytid="5">Donitra</span>&nbsp;Henderson, a victim of gun violence in Oakland on April 25. One of&nbsp;<span ...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[East Oakland Youth Development  Center celebrates 35 years]]></title>
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<author> Trent Robbins - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	<span data-scayt_word="EOYDC" data-scaytid="2">EOYDC</span>&nbsp;celebrates 35 years of service to the community. Since opening its doors in 1978, the&nbsp;<span data-scayt_word="EOYDC" data-scaytid="3">EOYDC</span>&nbsp;today proudly serves over 300 y...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Carl Oliver new ASLC president]]></title>
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<author> Trevor Tillman - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	A new individual will be stepping into the role of president of the Associated Students of Laney College.
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<title><![CDATA[‘42’ an important statement for baseball and public]]></title>
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<author> Christopher Partee - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	The movie “42” is based on the life of Negro League star and Major League baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson.
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<title><![CDATA[Soaring Eagles in playoffs]]></title>
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<author> Scott Strain - Laney Sports Information </author>

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	The Laney College baseball team has qualified for the Northern California Regional tournament for the second year in a row.
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<title><![CDATA[Laney ‘courts’ certified interpreters]]></title>
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<author> Rachel Weaver - Tower Staff Writer </author>

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	Court-certified interpreters are making a difference in today’s justice system. These interpreters are not only helping to assure that immigrants and non-English speakers are guaranteed their due-process rights in criminal proceedings, but that they ar...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ames: Vitamins, minerals do matter]]></title>
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<author> Laurel Ference - Assignment Editor </author>

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	According to Ames, there are about 40 essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and other <span data-scayt_word="biochemicals" data-scaytid="2">biochemicals</span>) necessary for metabolic and developmental processes. The EAR, or Estimated Average R...]]></media:description>
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