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District teach-in spreads awareness on the Middle East

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

“This isn’t a war, it’s a genocide!” said Sophie, a 15-year-old high school student from Palestine. One of the many voices featured at the district-wide Israel-Palestine teach-in. The event was...

Jayden Hawkins and emby play a married couple arguing in Almost, Maine.

‘Almost, Maine’ debuts a noteworthy performance

Jordan Suisala, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

“Almost, Maine,” a heartwarming and romantic play presented by the Los Medanos Drama department, opened Nov. 9 in the Little Theatre with a noteworthy performance. While the Little Theatre at LMC...

Wheeler captures the wave of runners who begin the marathon on the Staten Island bridge. Photo provided by Melissa Wheeler.

A love for running takes Melissa Wheeler to the Big Apple

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

The iconic lines of “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra play in the background as runners prepare for the start. A blare of the cannon sends everyone running, and the music fades into a whisper as...

Tiger, portrayed by Salman Khan, and Zoya, portrayed by Katrina Kaif, planning out a dangerous heist.

‘Tiger 3’ is an action-packed success on Diwali

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

A new action and mystery Bollywood movie was released Nov. 12 titled “Tiger 3” which had the Indian megastar Salman Khan return as the Research and Analysis Wing, or RAW for short, agent named Tiger....

Los Medanos College Mustangs womens soccer player Zuleyka Berumen attempts to steal the ball from the Comets player.

Mustangs end the season in dominating fashion

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

The Los Medanos College women’s soccer team came into the final game of the season on Nov. 9 against the Solano College Falcons with an undefeated record against the Bay Valley Conference looking to...

Los Medanos College Mustangs womens volleyball player Grace Geisler spiking the ball looking to get her team a point.

Stangs sweep Contra Costa at home

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

The Los Medanos College women’s volleyball team headed into their final game of the season against Contra Costa College looking to go into the playoffs with a winning streak. Luckily for them, they demolished...

Los Medanos College Mustangs mens basketball player Ramon Bailey, No. 4, drives to the basket trying to get around the defender.

Stangs fall to Skyline in home opener

Juan Cebreiros, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

Trailing by 17 in the second half, the Mustangs comeback attempt came up short against Skyline College as the Los Medanos College men’s basketball team lost their home opener 78-70 Nov. 10.  “Our...

Participants of the drop-in dodgeball event begin the round by running after the balls in the middle.

Drop-in dodgeball sees success

LESLY FISIIAHI, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

Drop-in Dodgeball was hosted by Los Medanos College Associated Students with snacks and music provided Nov. 8. Students were able to unwind and let loose at the event held in the Pittsburg Campus Gymnasium.  Before...

Ms. Marvel, portrayed by Iman Vellani, terrified of what the cat conjured up.

“The Marvels” falls short with plot

Ray Kopf, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

The latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “The Marvels” released into theaters Nov. 14 and plot-wise, it isn’t too great. Picking back up with Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson, the...

Film by LMC Alum celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Ray Kopf, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

Los Medanos College celebrated Native American Heritage Month in an event hosted this past week in Pittsburg’s Student Union. The event, which was hosted by Student Life, consisted of a screening of...

Drama Professor Nick Garcia returned to LMC Monday morning to be surprised with a broken glass door and valuables stolen.

Drama theater faces break-in

Juan Cebreiros, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

A break-in was discovered earlier this week in drama teacher Nick Garcia’s office next to the Little Theater at the Los Medanos College Pittsburg campus with electronics being some of the main items...

Chair of the Arts and Humanities department Ken Alexander

Art and Humanities Professor reflects on his accomplishments

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

“They are going to need to understand the culture of the department. I always used to say, ‘Nobody gets pulled out of the ocean without the water smoothing out. There is no hole left for you,’”...

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