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Adrian Montemayor poses over his booth, advocating for students to know about the Constitution.

Become aware of your rights

Jordyn Toscano, @jordyn.toscano
September 20, 2019

Every year for the past nine years, Los Medanos College has commemorated the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17. This year, there were multiple booths set up in front of the cafeteria to educate students...

Letta Greene and Jill Bouchard place dots on a board Sept. 16.

Plan puts students first

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
September 20, 2019

Los Medanos College staff have been working hard to make a new system on campus that allows professors to focus on putting the students and their experience first while on campus. This plan is called...

The cast of “Sister Act” rocks the pews and shares the love during their opening weekend, closing out their Sunday, Sept. 8 performance at the Pittsburg Community Theatre.

Musical sends audience to heaven

Erick Amaya, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019

Pittsburg Community Theatre’s [PCT] opening night of “Sister Act” was welcomed with a sold-out theater. After much anticipation, the curtains for the performance finally opened Sept. 8, shortly after...

Zack Feere at his home in Antioch, sitting on his couch in front of his African art collection.

Feere puts on a new mask

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
September 13, 2019

Traveling to more than 25 different countries, earning three master’s degrees and amassing a growing authentic African art collection at home are only part of the interesting tapestry of Zack Feere’s...

Joan Germany Williams with her cat.

Instructor shows strong work ethic

Charles Reed, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019

Learning any other language is a lot of work but it takes a good teacher to make it fun and interesting. In American Sign Language, Professor Joan Germany-Williams is among the best. The start of her...

Officer Barbosa showing support alongside Esperanza Rojas for Active Shooter Awareness Week Sept. 11 at Los Medanos College.

Cops advocate awareness

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
September 13, 2019

Active Shooter Awareness Week has returned this semester with a larger turnout than its predecessor.  A memorial was held Tuesday, Sept. 10 along with a presentation by Contra Costa County Community...

Christian group hands out Bibles on campus

Christian group hands out Bibles on campus

Jordyn Toscano, Staff writer
September 13, 2019

The First Amendment of the United States allows citizens the ability to explore any religious or non-religious beliefs they may have. Taking the First Amendment as an opportunity to spread awareness of...

WiFi on campus changes

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
September 13, 2019

The Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) sent out an email Sept. 4 notifying staff that the wifi on campus will be changing starting Sept. 16 and progressing to its final stage Jan. 1, 2020....

Surprise cut to lab hours CO-200

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
September 13, 2019

Students and staff are confused about why the Computer Lab hours in CO-200 were cut by seven hours a day with little to no warning or consultation. The lab was open 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday...

Hailey Finucane and Justin Ramey vape outside in parking Lot C at Los Medanos College.

CDC warns against vaping

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
September 13, 2019

The Center for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with other clinical and public health partners are investigating a statewide outbreak of pulmonary (relating to the...

Abner Monter, student associate for the Food Pantry at Los Medanos college, stocks shelves on Thursday.

Food Pantry is open to students in need

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2019

A large, unlabeled, brown bag may be the difference between having food for the next few days or nothing to eat for those who depend on Los Medanos College food pantry. The program allows any student...

Erick Amaya • Experience
Teresea Archaga, director of Student Life, distributes food to students while Sabrina Kwist, dean of Equity and Inclusion, converses with a student during Mustang Day August 28.

A galloping success

Erick Amaya, Staff writer
September 5, 2019

Mustang Day kicked off the fall semester with free food, provided by the Office of Student Life, and a booth for Student Services to assist students with any questions or concerns Wednesday August 29 in...

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