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Los Medanos College student Annie Villa leads another student in a go-kart race during the Welcome Week celebration at the Pittsburg campus.

Welcome Week hosted at Los Medanos College Pittsburg campus

Lesly Fisiiahi, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

After a well-rested winter break, the spring semester has now begun at Los Medanos for new and returning students. The college wasted no time hosting the Welcome Week activities on both the Pittsburg and...

50th year logo voted by the staff at Los Medanos College during all-college day.

Los Medanos College reaches 50th year

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024

The year of celebration has begun as Los Medanos College commemorates its service to students and the greater community for 50 years. This milestone coincides with the Contra Costa Community College District’s...

The Hug Pack returns to LMC Libraries

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

To mitigate stress during finals, therapy dogs are back at the Pittsburg and Brentwood libraries for support. When students entered the library Nov. 28 and 30 for Hug Pack, they were greeted with effortless...

Several tables line the Student Union for food distribution and students as well as write about what they are thankful for this year and semester.

Thanksgiving Baskets handed out by LMC

Ashley Reitz, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Basket Distribution was hosted in the Student Union building by the Marketplace Nov. 20-22 and provided LMC community members all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal. Students...

‘A Tough Climb’ housing panel conversations continue

Ray Kopf and Aliyah Ramirez
November 30, 2023

A room of students, faculty and community members filled the conference room in the Student Union at Los Medanos College to learn more about housing problems in Contra Costa County. Panelists gathered...

LMC students Nina Manayon and Alexis Ramirez dance to Somebody to Love by Justin Bieber.

Friendsgiving Potluck brings students together

Lesly Fisiiahi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

A Thanksgiving get-together among students was hosted by the Honors Club on the second floor of the Student Union. In addition to Honors students, Friendsgiving potluck welcomed students  from clubs,...

Property crimes on a rise at LMC

Juan Cebreiros, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

Nearly a dozen property crimes, such as burglaries and thefts, have hit the Los Medanos College Pittsburg campus in the last two months.  This reflects an increase of crime over the last calendar year,...

Colors represent problem areas. Complex has several (orange) and some critical (red) issues. Diagram courtesy of Steinberg Hart.

LMC’s College Complex is due for changes

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

For over 50 years, the Los Medanos College Complex has been a staple of campus life. The vast cement walls and unique architectural design have represented the college’s founding vision of an “innovative...

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...

Gabriel Perez Cano and Gino face off in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the first round of the tournament while onlookers root for both players.

Smash Bros. tournament brings gamers together

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament was held on Nov. 21 and was hosted by the President of the Games Club, Gabriel Perez Cano, and it was a fun event for everyone involved. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate...

Karaoke fest hits the high note at Los Medanos College

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

A music festival hosted by the STREAM club, featuring the Kapwa and Latinx club, took place at LMC on Nov. 22. It was a fun time for all who participated, with a total of 74 students, staff, and faculty...

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