Resolve issues differently
Kimberly Stelly, kstelly@lmcexperience.com
March 12, 2015
Filed under Editorial, Perspectives
In last week’s issue of the Experience, we broke the story of Los Medanos College Associated Students President Gary Walker’s possible sanctioning. It was decided at a meeting this past Monday, that instead of the sanction, both Walker and the other senators would undergo conflict management. The...
Use your role to inform
March 5, 2015
Filed under Editorial, Perspectives
If you are a part of any government, whether it be on a federal, state or student level, you have an automatic obligation to the people you represent. This includes keeping them updated on what’s going on. When you are in a position of power you need to speak up, regardless of how uncomfortable it makes some...
Congress is not helping
February 19, 2015
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Congress has been making it extremely difficult to get things done, even more so than usual since Republicans control the House of Representatives and the Senate. Our congressmen are not doing their jobs and are essentially getting paid for their childish behavior. One could argue that both congress ...
Get your kids vaccinated
February 6, 2015
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If you have been watching the news lately, you might have heard about the recent measles outbreak in Anaheim. Over 100 people have been infected this past January due to parents who refuse to vaccinate their children. The logical course of action would be for people to get vaccinated since the sole purpose...
Getting your point across
December 4, 2014
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After former Ferguson Missouri police officer Darren Wilson walked free after killing unarmed teenager Michael Brown, the city broke out in a rash of protests and violent riots. Stores were burned people were injured. The Experience believes that rioting and looting only discredit the efforts of those...
Close stores on holidays
November 20, 2014
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It’s become apparent that in recent years, retail stores like Staples, Sport’s Authority and Best Buy have been opening earlier on holidays in hopes the stores will rake in more money during the holidays. This might be convenient for those last minute or bargain shoppers, but it takes a toll on emp...
Learn to protect yourself
November 13, 2014
Filed under Editorial, Perspectives
The crime statistics for the city of Pittsburg this year have been relatively low but with the recent shootings in Antioch and the thefts on the Los Medanos College campus, crime is still a threat to residents of Pittsburg and its neighboring cities. While we should be more mindful of our surroundings,...
Choose dignity over pain
November 6, 2014
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Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act is one of the state’s most controversial but progressive laws offering terminally ill patients with an alternative and humane option. Passed in 1994 and officially enacted in 1997, the law allows patients to request lethal dosages of medication to end their own liv...
Transferring is important
October 30, 2014
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The idea of transferring while you’re going to a community college can be stressful. Even when you get the degree and graduate from a community college, you don’t necessarily have your plans set in stone for the college you are transferring to. However, it is extremely important you explore your ...
Don’t buy into the panic
October 23, 2014
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Hysteria is more infectious than any virus and Americans are experiencing a severe and dangerous outbreak. Constant media coverage and a rising death toll have left many in the United States afraid and uncertain whether the government is capable of keeping them safe from Ebola. Ebola is an imminent t...
Bullying still a big problem
October 16, 2014
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This month is National Bullying Prevention Month and what better time than now to discuss the still very relevant issue. Some believe bullying is something there will never be a solution to because of the alpha-dog mindset that there needs to be an inferior groups of people. These people might not...
Let your voices be heard
October 9, 2014
Filed under Editorial
Voting is a fundamental right of American citizens so their elected government officials may hear their voices. So make sure your voices are heard at the midterm elections this November. If you’re not registered to vote, do it now, before the Oct. 20 deadline passes. We, the people, put individuals...
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