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Experience

Los Medanos College continues their diversity programs

Koen Steers, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025

 Over the past decade or so, Los Medanos College has incorporated many diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives across campus. Rosa Armendariz, dean of the Office of Equity & Inclusion,...

Tenisha Manoharan with student Mia Garcia, hosting last semester’s Diwali’s Festival of Lights event on Pittsburg Campus, Nov. 5.

Tenisha Manoharan pursues the unknown and its opportunities

Sarah Capperauld, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025

“The strong scent of coconut filled the room,” wrote Los Medanos College Student Tenisha Manoharan, typing away at the keys as she started her University of California applications. Her hair is a...

Photo courtesy by David Valencia.

Alexys Acosta aims for success on and off the court

William Trowbridge, Staff Writer
February 9, 2025

Alexys Acosta has been playing basketball for as long as she can remember. "I've been playing basketball since kindergarten," she said. "Actually, my dad got me into it, and then I just played all the...

Student Michael Hummel practicing violin at home back when he was still in high school.

Michael Hummel’s musical venture to reach the soul

Danny Amerson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025

“I didn't really have any friends until I had my piano teacher,” said Michael Hummel, a music major at Los Medanos College. “Music has always been where I found the most belonging.”  From...

Photo Illustration by Lesly Fisiiahi

Top 5 – Romance Movies for Valentine’s Day

Mylia Brooks, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025

With Valentine's Day coming up on Feb. 14, love is flowing through the air, some students are still holding up hope for an attractive human to come to sweep them off their feet, and while they wait, a...

Eileen Valenzuela volunteering at LMC's Holiday Toy Drive on Nov. 30, 2015.

Beloved staff of Los Medanos College plans to retire

Michael Pacheco, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024

Eileen Valenzuela started her journey at LMC as a student in the summer of 1980, and strengthened her ties to the school when she joined student government a year later. It was in her role as a student...

Graphic illustration

Fight against literacy arson

Jordan Suisala, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024

Knowledge is power. Although various civil liberties are continuously being taken away and challenged, making society, especially marginalized groups, feel powerless, even the United States government...

LMC student Jonelle Cabale helps to paint new mural honoring Native Americans.

Los Medanos College art department in process for new mural

Lesly Fisiiahi, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024

As the fall semester comes to a close here at Los Medanos College, the Art 2D Design class is close to completing their art mural panel to represent the Native American tribe in the Bay Area. The full...

Chicken Graphic provided by Canva.

Is the chicken worth your cluck?

All photos and reviews were compiled by LMC Experience staff members.     Hot Boys, Next Level Burger and Starbird Chicken provides vegetarian options.   

New local boba shop opens for customers

New local boba shop opens for customers

Sarah Capperauld, Staff Writer
November 24, 2024

With Boba increasing in popularity, Teaspot, a family-owned Boba shop located in Brentwood, has competition. Teapot recently opened up in Lone Tree Plaza which prompted me to do a review on the newest...

Student Julio Romo plays drums and student plays saxophone while rehearsing.

Los Medanos music and recording arts departments offer community

Angella Dorado and Ashley Reitz
November 22, 2024

“For a very low price, [students have] access to world-class instruction and world-class facilities, thus better preparing them for their future interests or future prospects in a career in music or...

From the Experience archives
A cutout of the Nov. 15, 1974 issue of the Experience showing the realistic portrayals of serious injuries, sparking concern across the community.

Los Medanos College news from 50 years in the past

Mia Torres, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

Los Medanos College witnessed a series of impactful events in November 1974, showcasing the challenges of campus life half a century ago. In a striking exercise designed for the nursing program, students...

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