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SiRs new album tells a story through personal lyrics

SiR’s new album tells a story through personal lyrics

Jordan Suisala, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024

On rare occasions do I ever find myself blessed with a “no-skip” album. When it comes to new music, I’m usually very critical and very picky. To my delight, on a bright Friday morning on March 22,...

Reviews of the 2024 Oscar Best Picture nominations

Gabbie Munoz and Lesly Fisiiahi
April 14, 2024

Barbie A hilarious, yet intricate depiction of Barbie coming to life is a story that unexpectedly has a bigger meaning than you would think. The film makes you appreciate life and develop an affinity...

‘Love and Information’ play opens at LMC

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

A kaleidoscope of human experiences will be captured on stage as the Los Medanos College Drama Department puts on “Love and Information,” written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Gregory Brown....

Los Medanos College English professor Jill Buettner dances to Bluebird Variation from Sleeping Beauty.

Photo courtesy of Jill Buettner

From professional dancer to English professor

Ashley Reitz, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

Joy radiates off Jill Buettner’s face as she talks about finding a career that feels so rewarding.  Buettner, who has been teaching at Los Medanos College for almost 10 years now, recounts how she...

Cassandra Webb, portrayed by Dakota Johnson, walks away uncertainly as danger looms.

“Madame Web” can’t foresee success

Ray Kopf, Staff Writer
February 18, 2024

With such a beloved franchise as Spider-Man and its recent successes with the newest PS5 video game and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse;” it’s only natural for Sony to want to cash in on the...

Donna Fenstermakers After Joseph Cornell

Perception and Imagination

Ashley Reitz, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024

The Perception and Imagination art reception was hosted in the Los Medanos College art gallery Thursday, Feb. 15, displaying the works of Donna Fenstermaker and Lucy Snow. Community members, staff and...

Godzilla just moments before he rips his teeth through a train.

“Godzilla” returns to its form

Ray Kopf, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024

Ranking in as perhaps one of the most recognizable and deadly monsters to appear on screen, Godzilla returns for more carnage and industrial damage in the newest installment of the franchise. “Godzilla...

Official album cover for André 3000s album New Blue Sun.

“New Blue Sun” by André 3000 is the perfect study album

Jordan Suisala, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

Sitting alone with the stillness of my thoughts can be a scary place. You can often find me and my trusty companion, my Beats Solo 3, wandering around campus or doing homework, never leaving each other’s...

Art Professor Eric Sanchez stands for a photo adjacent to the freshly painted Rivertown Barn.

Rivertown barn mural is complete

Lesly Fisiiahi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

 The year-long awaited mural design of the Rivertown Demo Garden’s barn has been completed by Eric Sanchez, and his fall 2022 Art 10 2D Design class, including three volunteers. The local garden is...

Philosophy Professor Edward Haven speaks at Soul movie panel alongside Philosophy Professor Jennifer Saito and Honors Club President Muskaan Adeel.

‘Soul’ movie screening and panel creates new meanings to life

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

“Your spark isn’t your purpose. That last box fills in when you’re ready to come live,” said Joe Gardner, protagonist in the Disney film “Soul.” Filled seats were scattered across the room...

Professor Silvester Carl Henderson expresses his appreciation to the audience.

29th/30th Gospel Concert creates deafening cheers

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

An excited crowd filled the Los Medanos Recital Hall Nov. 18 for the 29th/30th Gospel Celebration Concert. The concert celebrated the work of music educator and choir director Professor Silvester Carl...

Lucretius Flickerman and the mentors getting ready in front of the screen with the status of each tribute from the Districts as the 10th Hunger Games commences.

May the odds be ever in your favor

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

“It’s the things we love most that destroy us,” said President Coriolanus Snow to Katniss Everdeen. A prequel film of the Hunger Games tetralogy, or a set of four, titled “Hunger Games: The...

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