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Experience

Simulation of a EMT / nursing pediatric emergency.

Los Medanos College EMT students need to retest final skill sets

Angella Dorado and Gabbie Munoz
December 9, 2024

LMC students who were a part of the Emergency Medical Technician training program between the years 2019 and 2023 were notified by Contra Costa Health Oct. 22, that they had never been eligible to receive...

Los Medanos College ranks as No. 16 in the nation for 2025

Los Medanos College ranks as No. 16 in the nation for 2025

Chijioke Onyeagucha, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024

Los Medanos College was ranked in the top two percent of all community and junior colleges nationally. Officially ranked 16th overall out of 1,026 colleges by Intelligent.com, an online magazine focused...

“Money” by free pictures of money on Openverse.

Los Medanos College opens scholarship applications

Sarah Capperauld, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

Scholarship season is fast approaching as new opportunities await Los Medanos College students who will need to meet the Feb. 19, 2025 deadline to potentially be awarded money to help support their educational...

Members of Puente Club and participants in the documentary share their stories during panel.

“Define American” highlights immigrant voices

Ashley Reitz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024

“[Los Medanos is] a place where diversity is not only celebrated but central to who we are,” said  Interim Vice President of Instruction A’kilah Smith. Seats were filled for the premiere of “Define...

Current LMC vice president A'kilah Smith speaking at the forum, Nov. 13.

Los Medanos College holds for vice president finalists to give their last remarks

Sarah Capperauld, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024

Los Medanos College brought three finalists for Vice President of Instruction to center stage. Nov. 13 for a campus-wide candidate forum in the Student Union Conference Center. Current LMC Vice President...

JD Vance and Donald Trump.

Aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election

Chijioke Onyeagucha, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024

People globally are reacting to the 2024 U.S. election and its many outcomes. Elections from local to national levels were held as Americans voted on propositions and measures, congressional races, and...

Truck window smashed in during the break in, Oct. 31.

Los Medanos College experience break ins on campus

Lauren Gannod, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024

Outside the core building and tucked to the side, five groundskeeping trucks and one tractor were broken into. They sit silently at the groundskeeping lot, broken glass on the concrete. One of the steering...

LMC sends out security alert to warn students

Darcy Meadows, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024

A safety advisory alert was sent out to the LMC community on Friday afternoon, October 18 regarding a potential scam on campus. It consisted of both a text and email alert, with the text imploring receivers...

Debra Vinson

Vinson shares plans for seat on Contra Costa County college board

Lauren Gannod, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024

Debra Vinson challenges incumbent Fernando Sandoval in the race for a ward five seat on the Contra Costa Community College governing board. The governing board is in charge of making important decisions...

Public education ballot depend on Prop. 2

Chijioke Onyeagucha, Staff Writer
October 20, 2024

Editor's note: See related editorial in the Perspective section. In November, California voters will vote on Proposition 2, a proposal that would approve $10 billion in bonds for the renovation and...

Fernando Sandoval

Two public officials race for a seat on the CCC college board

Lauren Gannod, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024

Incumbent Fernando Sandoval is facing challenger Debra Vinson in the race for the Ward 5 seat in the Contra Costa Community College Governing Board. The governing board runs the college district and decides...

Attendees of "I stand with immigrants" pose for photo on quad steps.

Los Medanos College holds event to support immigrant students

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024

Members of The Los Medanos College Community were urged to “stand with immigrants” Oct.15. The day-long event was sponsored by Equity & Inclusion and Student Life to help show their support for...

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