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UMOJA event postponed

UMOJA event postponed

Charles Reed, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020

The State of the Black Student event is postponed due to the new Coronavirus rules and regulations. This event is a continuation of Black History and Heritage month to inform students of what's going on...

The set of the “Thanksgiving Play” will remain empty due to the cancellation of the show, which was supposed to open March 19.

‘Thanksgiving’ is canceled

Yesenia Mendez, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020

The theater department’s upcoming comedy, entitled “Thanksgiving Play,” has been canceled due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. All other future drama productions have been cancelled until further...

Melan George, an LMC student in the Umoja program, reads to Foothill Elementary School children.

Educating the future

Bailee Lewis, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020

Before Black History Month came to an end, Los Medanos College faculty members and students had the opportunity to volunteer and read Black History Month books to the children at Foothill Elementary School...

BayLeaf Wilson practices for debate tournament.

Debate team looks forward to tournament

Charles Reed, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020

The Los Medanos College Debate Team is headed to their next tournament set to be held Thursday, March 12 through Sunday, March 15 in Fresno Calif. The tournament, called the California Community College...

I.I.B.A. Lawyer Juan Ortiz talks with students.

Immigration lawyer talk

Charles Reed, Staff writer
February 27, 2020

Immigration legal representatives will soon be available at both Los Medanos College and Diablo Valley College once a week.  A representative from the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (I.I.B.A)...

Students Savannah Untalan (left) and Maria Prado blow up balloons to make animals at the table where Esmeralda Villegas represented Sparklez and Spikes Entertainment at the LMC Opportunity Fair

Seizing opportunity

Hillary Hetrick, Campus Editor / @Hillarymhetrick
February 27, 2020

Los Medanos College’s Transfer and Career Services hosted the Opportunity Fair Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Indoor Quad. 50 employers offered internships and job openings to students. Over 400...

Los Medanos College English professor Morgan Lynn talks with a good friend from the department.

Cultural connections

Adriana Ivanoff, Perspectives Editor
February 27, 2020

“I have very clear memories of kids who didn't have food, who didn't have new clothes and who didn't know how to read. They were my friends. Those were the inequalities I’ve known since I was little,”...

Marques McCoy (left) teaching students Oryon Atualevao (center) and George Mills 3rd how to tie a tie.

Students learn to tie for success

Charles Reed, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020

In honor of Black History Month, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services held an event called “skills that tie in with success.” The event was held Feb. 13 in the library conference room L-109...

Professor Olgin posses for a photo between planning his daily lessons.

Taking teaching beyond LMC

Weston Hopkins, staff writer
February 19, 2020

“Through my drive to support opportunity and equality, my goal is to inspire and empower the humans that enter my classroom.” said George Olgin, who got hired as a full-time English instructor at Los...

Nancy Ybarra mentors faculty at a recent training session.

Nancy Ybarra chosen VPI interim

Erick Amaya, Staff writer
February 6, 2020

The search for an Interim Vice President of Instruction concluded with the appointing of Nancy Ybarra. Ybarra began her new role in early January and will continue until June of this year.  Ybarra...

A student interacts with Fabian Ortega (right) before spinning the wheel of prizes during Mustang Day.

Welcome day spring 2020

Hillary Hetrick, Staff writer
February 6, 2020

Los Medanos College started its Spring 2020 semester off with ‘Welcome Week,’ a week full of fun activities and events to welcome students back after a long winter break.  One of the events...

Professor Silvester Henderson conducts a rehearsal for the Fall Choral Adventure Concert with the Chamber Chorale.

Henderson honored with ELA award

Katie Loughran, @Katie__Loughran
February 6, 2020

Los Medanos College Professor Silvester Henderson will be honored with the African American Male Education Network & Development (A²MEND) Educational Leadership Award. The ceremony will take place...

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