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Students Marlene Lopez (left), Steve Lowery and Instructor Debra Winckler go over how to fix a washer.
Photo taken in 2019

HVAC wants to get back

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
May 2, 2020

Colleges across the country have technical education programs that require in-person learning which are being affected by school shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 virus. The Los Medanos College Appliance...

The MESA program held a transfer night social event in 2017.

MESA transfers online

Dante Harrold, Perspectives Editor
April 21, 2020

During the Contra Costa Community College District’s closure, the Math Engineering Science Achievement program has transitioned its services, which include counseling and tutoring, online.  MESA...

Students in participating in the CWEE program can work in many types of jobs including on campus, grocery stores, police services and more.

Work Education continues through COVID-19

Selena Buitrago, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020

With constant changes occurring due to the COVID-19 virus, like Los Medanos College campus being closed and courses being switched online, many are still adjusting to new routines weeks into the shelter-in-place. Cooperative...

Labster offers dozens of simulations for different courses, mostly focused in the sciences.

Virtual labs now offered

Weston Hopkins, Staff Writer
April 11, 2020

As Los Medanos College students and staff continue to adapt to teaching remotely, a new tool has been added to the repertoire of online education. “The State of California Community College Chancellor’s...

Student services to be addressed in webinar

Student services to be addressed in webinar

Jordyn Toscano, News Editor
April 1, 2020

Los Medanos College Equity and Inclusion is hosting a webinar event through Zoom, Thursday, April 9 at 10 a.m. The webinar will address the sudden transition from face-to-face classes and student resources...

LMC provides technology to students

LMC provides technology to students

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020

As both lab and lecture courses transition to online only, some students may find themselves struggling to produce the materials and resources they need to be successful, and may not have access to.  In...

Custodian Reynaldo Flores wipes down all door handles and surfaces everyday on campus. Photo taken March, 17.

Custodial crew continues to clean campus

Selena Buitrago, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020

While both students and staff are no temporarily not allowed at the Los Medanos College campus, it brings the question of how the physical campus upkeep will be maintained during the COVID-19 outbreak...

The Food Pantry has new hours to continue serving LMC students.

LMC Food Pantry still offers supplies

Charles Reed, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020

The Los Medanos College Food Pantry is still able to offer services through this shelter-in-place order given by the state. While the campus is still closed there will be some opportunities to stop by...

Food Pantry continues service

Food Pantry continues service

Charles Reed, Staff writer
March 18, 2020

Due to Contra Costa County’s shelter-in-place, Los Medanos College’s campus has been closed since March 16. However, the LMC Food Pantry is still available for student service with limited hours.  “It...

Custodian Reynaldo Flores wipes down all door handles and surfaces everyday on campus. Photo taken March, 17.

Custodians clean the closed campus

Yesenia Mendez, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020

Due to the recent campus closure caused by COVID-19 virus concerns, the Los Medanos College custodial staff has been working around the clock to ensure the campus is sterile and safe for the return of...

College day in the picket line from the Library of Congress.

Celebrating 100 years of Women voters

Spencer Cameron, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020

It has been 100 years since the 19th Amendment granted women the power to vote. Although women were granted the right to vote in 1920, the movement began about 80 years prior. In 1848, the first woman's...

Photo taken by Katie of Katie’s thumb

Grab your rabbits foot, it’s Friday the 13th

Selena Buitrago and Katie Loughran
March 13, 2020

As the superstitious grip their lucky rabbit’s foot and nonbelievers go about business as usual, Friday the 13th makes its way into the lives of many once more.  The origins of this infamous...

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