Enholm talks plans for term
Adria Watson, awatson@lmcexperience.com
November 29, 2016
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Ward 5 voters have spoken and re-elected incumbent Greg Enholm to his trustee seat on the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board. As of Nov. 23, with a 100 percent precinct reporting, 60.55 percent of Ward 5 voters selected Enholm who had been challenged by Fernando Sandoval. Although...
Much to be thankful for
Beatriz Hernandez, bhernandez@lmcexperience.com
November 28, 2016
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One student offers a bottle opener to another at Los Medanos College's Fall Potluck hosted by Students Life Nov. 22 to bring in Thanksgiving before the short break began. The event was to open to all members of the LMC community and feature food, music and celebration.
Quijada finds his seat
Beatriz Hernandez, bhernandez@lmcexperience.com
November 17, 2016
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Using a mix of spoken words and the musical influences of Latin and hip-hop paired with humor, Brian Quijada’s “Where Did We Sit on the Bus?” captivated the Los Medanos College Little Theater whilst touching on deeper issues regarding race, immigration and identity. The one-man show follows the ...
Impact of presidential pick questioned
November 17, 2016
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Donald Trump’s new status as president-elect has sparked elation and outrage in seemingly equal measure. Perhaps the only common factor in people’s reaction to Trump’s surprising and controversial victory has been the intensity of the reaction to it. It is perhaps indicative of today’s increasingly...
LMC talks political results
Cassie Dickman, cdickman@lmcexperience.com
November 17, 2016
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After the 2016 presidential election results were called and a campaign season that has been described as “divisive” and “nasty” came to a close and many people found themselves unsure if they have a place in this country’s future, the Contra Costa Community College District wanted to reassure all...
New chancellor selected
Tyler Mortimore, tmortimore@lmcexperience.com
November 17, 2016
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The Contra Costa Community College District will have another familiar face in charge when longtime Chancellor Dr. Helen Benjamin steps down in December. The District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Nov. 4 to select Dr. Fred Wood as Benjamin’s replacement. Wood grew up in the East Bay and the ...
Students share stories
Kimberly Stelly, kstelly@lmcexperience,com
November 17, 2016
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Five students were chosen to speak to an audience of their peers during Los Medanos College’s second successful “Evening of Cultural Conversations.” The event held Tuesday, Nov. 15 in L-109 was meant to invite the audience to understand the personal struggles and journeys of each speaker. The event led by...
Holiday decor examined
Adria Watson, awatson@lmcexperience.com
November 3, 2016
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The Halloween spirit that had livened up the Student Service Building came to a halt just prior to the actual holiday, following a mandate from Senior Dean of Student Services Gail Newman instructing the departments inside the building, including Admissions and Records, to be culturally sensitive about...
Debate team talks Proposition 58
Tyler Mortimore, tmortimore@lmcexperience.com
November 3, 2016
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Library Room L-109 was transformed into a debate hall Wednesday night as the Los Medanos debate team set out to argue the pros and cons of California’s Proposition 58, a ballot initiative that would repeal the 18 year-old Proposition 228 and allow schools to adopt bilingual curriculum models. “There are a lot of...
Death penalty back on ballot
Beatriz Hernandez, bhernandez@lmcexperience.com
November 3, 2016
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A hot topic often discussed in class, the death penalty is back on the ballot with two propositions. The first initiative, Prop 62, focuses on repealing the death penalty, while a yes vote on Prop 66 looks to change death penalty procedures to speed up the appeals process. This is not the first time...
LMC students voice political opinions
Cassie Dickman, cdickman@lmcexperience.com
November 3, 2016
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Based on a political survey about the election conducted by the Los Medanos College Experience over the past few weeks, the verdict is clear — students aren’t happy with their choices. This attitude coincides with the overall theme of how most millennials have been reported to view this election nat...
Art exhibit shares holiday tradition with LMC community
Cameron Toth, ctoth@lmcexperience.com
November 3, 2016
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The LMC Art Department and the Puente Club are hosting a Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, themed art gallery exhibit from Nov. 1 to Dec. 7 in the LMC Art Gallery. The décor includes welcoming colorful skulls, drawings, sculptures, paintings and a heavily decorated altar draped in bright colored clo...
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