Pro-life protest sparks discussion
Perry Continente, pcontinente@lmcexperience.com
February 23, 2017
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Few topics are as divisive, or as likely to provoke, as abortion. So when Project Truth, a pro-life group — who routinely display large bloody banners of aborted fetuses — arrived on the Los Medanos College campus, and a group of pro-choice students staged a counter protest complete with free condoms...
Food pantry combats hunger on campus
Teresa Gaines and Jordan Neel
February 22, 2017
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Across the country, schools are partnering with local restaurants, supermarkets and food banks to battle hunger. That growing list now includes Los Medanos College. The LMC Food Pantry officially opened Monday, Feb. 6 and is fully stocked thanks to fundraising efforts, donations and grants. The goal...
Wal-Mart gives grant
Carlos Ruiz, younglos307@gmail.com
February 10, 2017
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Science Lab Coordinator Paul West’s wish of new chemistry burette clamps was granted after receiving a $1,000 donation from the Walmart Community Grant Program, a first time donor to Los Medanos College. After a shortage of clamps last semester due to unforeseen wear and tear, West wanted to replace...
Stangs ready for season
Andrew Gonzales
February 10, 2017
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When spring comes around at Los Medanos College, it signifies not only the beginning of a new semester, but also the dawn of a new softball season. The Mustangs look to start off on the right foot as they kick off their season against Lassen College in a doubleheader, Friday, Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. After two solid seasons, the team may be primed to make the play...
LMC art show inspired by students
February 10, 2017
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The Los Medanos College Art Gallery is stuffed with diverse art, from the colorful to the monochrome, from student contributors to the Feb. 2 art show. Gallery Director Judi Pettite, who’s in charge of each of the six art shows that happen each year, expressed her thoughts on this year’s recent reception. “I think the shows get stronger every ye...
Campus concerned over DeVos
Adria Watson, awatson@lmcexperience.com
February 9, 2017
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Betsy DeVos was confirmed as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Education by the senate Tuesday, Feb. 7 after a historic tie-breaking vote — 51 to 50 — made by Vice President Mike Pence. After some responses she made to questions posed to her at the secretary of education confirmation hearing Jan....
LMC equity with a Kwist
Jose Pantoja, josedpantoja@outlook.com
February 9, 2017
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At the college level, equity can be roughly defined as the intentional commitment to fair and just treatment of all members of a university community, and inclusion can follow as the strategic integration of equity and diversity in every aspect of higher education. However, this broad definition only...
Sketchy flyers cause for investigation
Perry Continente, pcontinente@lmcexperience.com
February 9, 2017
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It’s a new semester at Los Medanos College, familiar sights and sounds abound. Students swarm the quad, geese let out their terse honks, and, almost as iconic as the geese and the hustle and crowded courtyard, the halls are flooded with stark black and white advertisements promising an attractive online...
LMC acknowledges Black History Month
Jose Pantoja, josedpantoja@outlook.com
February 9, 2017
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In order to promote Black History Month on campus, Los Medanos College has dedicated its library display as well as extensive bulletin board coverage to the cause. In the spirit of cooperation, Student Life and the Art Club have collaborated on original art pieces of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accompanied...
Walmart grants clamps for chem lab
Carlos Ruiz, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Science Lab Coordinator Paul West’s wish of new chemistry burette clamps was granted after receiving a $1,000 donation from the Walmart Community Grant Program, a first time donor to Los Medanos College. After a shortage of clamps last semester due to unforeseen wear and tear, West wanted to replace...
Drama preps for stage
Jordan Neel, jneel@lmcexperience.com
February 7, 2017
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Drama students and faculty are busily prepping for their upcoming plays this spring. With a healthy mix of different genre, directors and even show length, this season provides something for everyone. The lineup includes “Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train,” in late March, “Shape...
Country reacts to Trump presidency
Perry Continente, pcontinente@lmcexperience.com
February 7, 2017
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Millions gathered in cities around the world to protest Donald Trump, and many others very publicly regretted their support of the controversial candidate, following his inauguration and the myriad of controversial political decisions The President made in its wake. ...
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