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Several issues arise with revised FAFSA

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024

Compared to previous years, the Free Application for Student Aid — or FAFSA — application turned out more complicated than expected after the Department of Education revised the form last December....

State Chancellor outlines future plans for the college

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024

The California Community College Chancellor Sonia Christian covered expected plans during a teleconference meeting held Feb. 14. A few of the topics addressed, pertained to discussions held in Washington...

Student and award recipient Daniel Farley shares impact resources have had on his educational journey.

Los Medanos College celebrates a legacy to unite the community

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

The Student Union Conference Center was packed on Feb. 29 as Los Medanos College conducted its annual luncheon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event consisted of an awards ceremony to recognize...

Applicants prepare for upcoming Contra Costa district student trustee election

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

As the District Student Trustee Election draws closer, students Armon Gonzalez and Abigail Thinn, shared the reasons behind their run for office during an informational session held March 26. LMCAS...

Applications open to serve on Contra Costa Community College board

Angella Dorado, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

The 2024-2025 District Student Trustee election is coming up for the Contra Costa Community College District. One student from LMC will be chosen to represent each college's student body in the upcoming...

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LMC pathway resources expand for students

Aliyah Ramirez and Ashley Reitz
March 29, 2024

The path toward completing one’s degree in higher education is not the same for all. To facilitate each student's unique experience, Guided Pathways have been established in nearly 400 community colleges...

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Women make history in the Contra Costa Community College District

Aliyah Ramirez, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2024

Leader. What comes to mind when you hear that word? For most, strong and dependable leadership characteristics have been commonly associated with masculinity. However, the leaders who make up the Contra...

Project Truth volunteer James Wilberforce motions to the display demonstrating the awfulness of abortion to the student.

Project Truth group peddles pro-life views on LMC campus

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024

Walking to your classes in the outdoor quad may have looked different this week as a large banner in the middle of campus showed disturbing and bloody images of aborted fetuses. The material was put on...

California Community College Chancellor outlines upcoming events

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

The California Community College Chancellor Sonia Chrisitan covered expected plans during a teleconference meeting held Feb. 14. A few of the topics addressed, pertained to discussions held in Washington...

‘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...

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...

Newly appointed 4CD Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh

Mehdizadeh selected to become chancellor Dec. 13

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

The Contra Costa Community College District has officially selected current Interim Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh as the 10th permanent chancellor.  “I feel honored and privileged to have the opportunity...

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