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Contestants in the Squid Game compete for financial security.

“Squid Game”: Does money really buy happiness?

Jevon McKinnon, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021

It is widely believed that money can solve all your problems. If only someone could pay off all of their debt with endless amounts of money. They could afford to feed their family, lively safely without...

Ben Platt as Evan Hansen and Amandla Stenberg as  Alana Beck sitting together on a swing set.

The emotional beauty in “Dear Evan Hansen”

Audrey Lichty, Correspondent
October 7, 2021

"Dear Evan Hansen" is both a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about a teenager trying to deal with depression and anxiety, and a family grieving the loss of their son and brother. The musical movie, released...

Sabrina Kwist speaks to a group of students at the film screening.

Hispanic Heritage Month at LMC

Stephanie Arreola, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021

Culture is a beautiful thing that can be shared with others in positive ways. During this time of Hispanic Heritage month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Student Life along with Equity and Inclusion,...

Jake Gyllenhaal as 911 operator Joe Baylor. The movie takes place at his workplace.

“The Guilty”: A thrilling ride

Tara Eastwood, Correspondent
October 7, 2021

Can you imagine reading a book or watching a movie that only took place in one setting? In Netflix’s new Thriller, “The Guilty,” that is exactly what happened. It is out of the ordinary for a film...

Chancellor Bryan Reece reinstated

Chancellor Bryan Reece reinstated

Dylan Davidson, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021

The Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board, which placed Chancellor Bryan Reece on paid administrative leave Sept. 14 pending an investigation into an undisclosed personnel matter, reversed...

Water from the flood fills the administrative wing hallway within the new LMC Brentwood Campus.

LMC Brentwood Center opens amid damage from flood

Stephanie Arreola, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021

Los Medanos College’s new Brentwood Center campus at Pioneer Center officially opened its doors to students this fall. But the long-awaited opening, which was expected to be celebratory, was subdued...

LMC students Jahleel Lloyd and Migel Norwood use the weight-lifting equipment inside the Fitness Center.

Kinesiology and Athletics Complex re-opens

Dylan Davidson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021

The Los Medanos College Kinesiology and Athletics Complex has finally opened its doors to students this fall. The complex had just been finished before the pandemic shifted classes to a virtual setting....

Debbie Allen accepts her Governors Award.

73rd Emmy Awards highlight female excellence

Cara Rieber, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021

It was a historic night for women in entertainment Sunday Sept. 19 as millions of viewers tuned in to watch the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Television Award Show. The event was hosted by Cedric the Entertainer,...

District tackles COVID-19 with vaccine mandate

District tackles COVID-19 with vaccine mandate

Sarina Grossi, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2021

The Contra Costa Community College District has adopted a new vaccine mandate for all students and employees that will go into effect Nov. 1. Those impacted will receive an email Oct. 1 about how to prove...

Mojdeh Mehdizadeh takes over district chancellor position while Bryan Reece is put on paid leave.

4CD Chancellor placed on leave, vice-chancellor takes the reigns

Dylan Davidson, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021

The Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board held a special meeting on Sept. 14 and placed second-year District Chancellor Bryan Reece on paid administrative leave. Governing Board President...

Healing from grief

Healing from grief

Katherine Day, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021

Death is a universal experience and every person will encounter the loss of a loved one at some point in their life. Individuals, influenced by factors like their culture and family, react differently...

Letter from the new Experience editor-in-chief

Letter from the new Experience editor-in-chief

Sarina Grossi, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2021

LMC, along with the Experience, is in a transitional period. For many, this change from the isolated world back into the old way of life feels jarring and strange. But for student journalists, this time...

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