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JACC AwaFirst place feature photo which was taken last fall semester at JACC Awards.

LMC Experience triumphs at journalism conference

Elizabeth Jacobo, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025

The Los Medanos College Experience staff brought home 17 awards from the Associated Collegiate Press National spring media Conference held in conjunction with the Journalism Association of community colleges....

Director of Pittsburg Recreation Kolette Simonton poses with LMC President Ralston, on Pittsburg SU Conference Center, Feb. 26.

Los Medanos College honors leaders for annual MLK awards celebration

Koen Steers and Angella Dorado
February 28, 2025

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Celebration took place at Los Medanos College Feb. 26 in the Student Union Conference Center. Three community members were awarded in three categories, all...

Photo illustration depicts what materials should be recycled or trashed.

Know what should go into recycling or trash

Michael Pacheco, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025

Recycling is an everyday practice that most don’t think twice about, but it’s not as simple as just tossing something in a bin with the chasing arrow symbol. In fact it could be detrimental to recycle...

Debra Vinson

Vinson shares plans for seat on Contra Costa County college board

Lauren Gannod, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024

Editor's note:The Experience is focusing on the Ward 5 race between Fernando Sandoval and Debra Vinson. This story examines Vinson's campaign and platform. A story on Sandoval ran last week. Debra Vinson...

Fernando Sandoval

Two public officials race for a seat on the CCC college board

Lauren Gannod, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024

Editor's note:The Experience is focusing on the Ward 5 race between Fernando Sandoval and Debra Vinson. This story examines Sandoval's campaign. Look for a story on Vinson next week. Incumbent Fernando...

Q&A with representatives of League of Women Voters with students and faculty in the Student Union Conference Center, Oct. 2.

LMC students learn about voting in the era of fake news

Sarah Capperauld, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024

“The days of seeing is believing are dead,” said Nolan Higdon, Diablo Valley College instructor  and author of “The Anatomy of Fake News.”  Los Medanos College welcomed Higdon to campus on...

InSite password logins set to change due to safety concerns.

Contra Costa Community College District enforces password changes on InSite

Chijoke Onyeagucha, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024

The Contra Costa Community College District will soon enforce password changes on the InSite portal for all students and faculty. During the month of October, starting with employees, and then students,...

Students board and deboard a Tri Delta Transit bus in parking lot A.

Proposed bus plans impact LMC students

Lauren Gannod, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024

Tri Delta Transit, in the midst of a project to revitalize The bus system, held a Town Hall meeting at Los Medanos College Sept 12 to collect feedback on how proposed bus route changes might impact students...

Elected Student Trustee Halena Neyazi

Contra Costa College District Student Trustee selected

Angella Dorado, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024

LMC student Halena Neyazi was elected the 2024-2025 Contra Costa Community College District Student Trustee. The results of the election were announced May 6. The position is currently filled by DVC...

Photo is a screenshot from the Chancellor meeting

Second annual state chancellor meeting is held

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024

The California Community Chancellor's Office held its 2nd annual Chancellor meeting Tuesday, April 23, and discussed future plans for community colleges in California. As well as mentions of the state...

Annual LGBTQ+ summit centers inclusivity at LMC

Darcy Meadows, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024

 The sixth annual CCC LGBTQ+ Summit was held virtually on April 24 and 25, inviting attendees across the district to register and engage with presenters via Zoom. The summit provided an opportunity to...

2024-2025 Contra Costa Community College District Student Trustee candidates Halena Neyazi, Shwe Yee Thinn, and Armon Gonzalez participate in Q&A held in LMC's Student Union.

Contra Costa Community College District Student Trustee candidates discuss goals in Q&A

Angella Dorado, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024

Before results are announced for the 2024-2025 District Student Trustee Elections, the three LMC candidates discussed their goals and intentions if they are elected. The Q&A session was held April...

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