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Alex Wechter celebrates his graduation from California State University Long Beach in June 2017 with a bachelors degree in anthropology. He is now in a masters program there and works for an environmental survey company.

Former LMC student finds success in anthropology

Chase Wheeler, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021

Editor’s note: “Where are they now?” is a continuing series in which Experience reporters connect with former students to find out what they are doing now and how their educational journey at LMC...

 During a recent astronomy class in the Planetarium, students Christian Perez Arnold, Quinlan Chapman, and Kevin Millare discussed what they like about the course and what can be improved.

Stars still shine at LMC

Chase Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 28, 2021

COVID-19 hit the astronomy department hard last year, as the courses are best experienced in the LMC Planetarium. That all changed this fall when some face-to-face classes resumed on campus— including...

Erika Cisneros (left) works at one of her homeless drives in 2019 at Saint James Park in San Jose. She holds the hand of a homeless woman who reaches out to thank her for the sleeping bag.

From DREAMer to inspiration

Michael Benedian, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021

Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a new continuing series called “Where are they now?” Experience reporters connect with former students to find out what they are doing now and how...

Top 5 movies to watch on Halloween

Top 5 movies to watch on Halloween

Sarina Grossi, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2021

This Sunday is Halloween, and if you are like me, you’re looking for the perfect movies to watch. But maybe you have exhausted a few options or are intimidated by the massive amount of Halloween-themed...

Fourth place winning feature photo taken by Cara Reiber in the Fall of 2021.

“Death and Silence” is more than just a film

Cara Rieber, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021

Three full days of shooting, from sunup to sundown. No extra days to re-shoot. Everything has to be perfect.  This was the experience of the Los Medanos College Drama Department Sept. 24-26 as they...

LMC Librarian Roseann Erwin inside the Brentwood Center.

Finding yourself: Insight from Roseann Erwin

Stephanie Arreola, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021

Roseann Erwin’s love of libraries began as a child, as a place to escape a crowded home, and developed into a lifelong passion. “When you’re the youngest, it’s hard to find your own space or...

Healing from grief

Healing from grief

Katherine Day, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021

Death is a universal experience and every person will encounter the loss of a loved one at some point in their life. Individuals, influenced by factors like their culture and family, react differently...

Jennifer Saito strikes a pose in Yosemite National Park.

Jennifer Saito: Honors and innovation

Sarina Grossi, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2021

Honors Transfer Program Director Jennifer Saito has a warm smile and wears her medium-length dark hair down. Her focused gaze is complimented by her instantly recognizable red glasses that sit on the bridge...

The Roemer twins pose together during a photo shoot.

LMC twins shine bright in front of the camera

Jamie Samson, Staff Writer
May 29, 2021

Ashley and Amber Roemer are sisters who have quite literally been together since the beginning. The twin sisters, who now attend Los Medanos College, are finishing up their sophomore year and preparing...

Sol Murgia working on an assignment for class.

The first in the family

Jacqueline Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 29, 2021

Like most first-generation college students, Sol Murgia did not expect her first year of college to take place inside of her childhood bedroom.  At the beginning of her virtual learning experience,...

Cameron Kirk and Carlos Mendez are two students who have succeeded at LMC.

Students succeed despite pandemic challenges

Jesse Mendoza, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021

With the spring semester winding down, many students are now departing from the Los Medanos College community. Students planning to transfer are receiving acceptance letters while graduates who plan on...

Top 5 - Comedy podcasts

Top 5 – Comedy podcasts

Jesse Mendoza, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021

Whether someone is in the need of a laugh after finals or an enjoyable commute to work, comedy podcasts are a reliable source of entertainment. Stand-up comedy has been put on hold during the pandemic,...

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