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Los Medanos College nominated for Aspen Prize

Los Medanos College nominated for Aspen Prize

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 14, 2019

Los Medanos College was named as one of 150 community colleges nationwide eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a recognition awarded only to the most highly...

LMC student and musician Bona Nsiala plays guitar on campus for passersby to listen to.

Healing through harmony

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 14, 2019

Somewhere on campus, the hands of Bona Nsiala can be heard twirling away at guitar strings, making a melody for passersby to and from classes. Many stop to listen, and some ask him why he plays out in...

The new Mamava Lactation pod is now ready to be used by those who need to breastfeed or pump.

Mom pod open

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
November 7, 2019

The Mamava Lactation Pod in CC3 is now officially open and ready for use. The pod opening was originally delayed after its placement in March due to security and privacy concerns. “It is open for use,”...

Singer and songwriter Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was celebrated at the event.

LMC celebrates the dead

Jordyn Toscano, @jordyntoscano
November 7, 2019

The United by Dreams and LatinX clubs hosted a Dia De Los Muertos event in the Outdoor Quad on the Los Medanos Pittsburg campus Monday, November 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dia De Los Muertos is a holiday...

Dr. Luis Zuniga poses at the piano. Zuniga was nominated for Best Music Direction for his work on “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” which included Los Medanos College students in its orchestra.

Zuniga nominated for Theatre Bay Area Award

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 7, 2019

Dr. Luis Zuniga, Director of LMC Orchestra and Band, was recently nominated for an award for Outstanding Music Direction by Theatre Bay Area, one of the largest theatre service organizations in the United...

Student actor at haunted house event Oct. 25.

LMC hosts haunted hangout

Adriana Ivanoff, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019

Multiple clubs at Los Medanos College participated in a haunted house event along with a Fall Fundraiser, Oct. 25. The campus was decked out in spooky Halloween decorations but kept it family-friendly...

Students access free materials

Students access free materials

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 31, 2019

Open Education Resource, or Zero Textbook Costs, is a program that allows students to take classes that have textbooks and other materials ready for them to use at no cost. The program began back in...

Renee Savage and Manny Jimenez prepping vegetables for corn and green chili salad.

Food pantry demonstration

Charles Reed, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019

The Los Medanos College Food Pantry held a cooking demonstration Tuesday Oct. 29 in the Library in Room L-109. Those who attended learned new and different ways to cook and prepare items like pumpkin...

Album art for Jesus Is King

Kanye preaches to the choir

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 31, 2019

From 808s to 3:16, legendary rapper and hip-hop producer Kanye West has covered plenty of ground throughout his musical career. West presents his spiritual journey and renewed faith in God in his ninth...

Halloween decorations in the Center for Academic Support.

How cultures on campus celebrate fall

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 24, 2019

Trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, spooky decorations and all things macabre. These traditions are unquestionable customs of Halloween, a hallmark American holiday. However, Halloween is by no means the...

Student Emily Lynch (left) talks with Michelle Prior-Alameda, representative from FIDM.

Transfer Day hits campus

Hillary Hetrick and Krys Shahin
October 24, 2019

As Los Medanos College students arrived on campus Tuesday, Oct. 22, they were met with an array of tables, colorful banners, brochures, and more. Transfer Day was about to begin. The event took place from...

Student Marlene Lopez (left), Steve Lowery and Instructor Debra Winckler go over how to fix a washer.

Appliance unplugged?

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 24, 2019

As a result of a projected lower rate of increase in the job market for technicians — just a 2 percent expected rate of growth — the Career Technical Education Appliance program has been up for review,...

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