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Modern history of the Israel-Palestine conflict

Modern history of the Israel-Palestine conflict

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been one of the longest-running and most controversial in the world. Since the Oct. 7 attacks and the retaliation from Israel in Gaza, its been in one of its most bloodiest...

‘A Tough Climb’ housing panel conversations continue

Ray Kopf and Aliyah Ramirez
November 30, 2023

A room of students, faculty and community members filled the conference room in the Student Union at Los Medanos College to learn more about housing problems in Contra Costa County. Panelists gathered...

Property crimes on a rise at LMC

Juan Cebreiros, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

Nearly a dozen property crimes, such as burglaries and thefts, have hit the Los Medanos College Pittsburg campus in the last two months.  This reflects an increase of crime over the last calendar year,...

Colors represent problem areas. Complex has several (orange) and some critical (red) issues. Diagram courtesy of Steinberg Hart.

LMC’s College Complex is due for changes

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

For over 50 years, the Los Medanos College Complex has been a staple of campus life. The vast cement walls and unique architectural design have represented the college’s founding vision of an “innovative...

Newly appointed 4CD Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh

Mehdizadeh selected to become chancellor Dec. 13

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

The Contra Costa Community College District has officially selected current Interim Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh as the 10th permanent chancellor.  “I feel honored and privileged to have the opportunity...

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...

Here is the graph shown during the teleconference depicting the enrollment numbers that the district has seen since the 2018-2019 academic year.

LMC focuses on bringing more students to campus

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

The second student media teleconference was held Nov. 2 and hosted by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, Dr. Sonya Christian. During the session, Christian mainly spoke about enrollment...

Members of the S.T.R.E.A.M. club creates a cardboard sign for the upcoming music festival.

S.T.R.E.A.M club creates new opportunities for musicians

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

Los Medanos College’s Sound Technology Recording Engineering and Audio Media club gathered in the Music Building Nov. 1 to discuss the final details of their upcoming music festival. The event will serve...

Chancellor forums held for upcoming candidates

Mohammad Najimi, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

                  There is an empty space within the Contra Costa Community College District that needs to be occupied:...

State travel ban repealed

Ray Kopf, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom passed Senate Bill 447 earlier this year and recently, Contra Costa Community College District has adopted the bill. The bill repeals Assembly Bill 1887, which was passed in 2016...

Jayden Hawkins and emby play a married couple who wish on a shooting star.

‘Almost, Maine’ debuts at LMC in early November

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023

Compelling stories of love will be captured on stage at Los Medanos College’s Little Theatre beginning Nov. 9. The playwright “Almost, Maine” written by John Cariani and directed by Clint Sides and...

Nothing but smiles shine across President Pamela Ralston’s face during speeches given at her welcome reception.

Pamela Ralston celebrated as first female permanent president

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023

The sound of jazz echoed, and the reuniting of familiar faces filled the room with smiles and laughter. Members of Los Medanos and the local community came together last Thursday to celebrate the seventh...

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