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Experience

The student news site of Los Medanos College

Experience

The student news site of Los Medanos College

Experience

A memorial stand for students, collegues, friends, and families to pay respects

A memorial held for English professor Michael Yeong at LMC

Lesly Fisiiahi, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024

A day of remembrance was held for the late English professor Michael Yeong at Los Medanos College. Family, colleagues, friends and students attended the wake while mourning the loss of LMC’s beloved...

Elected Student Trustee Halena Neyazi

Contra Costa College District Student Trustee selected

Angella Dorado, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024

LMC student Halena Neyazi was elected the 2024-2025 Contra Costa Community College District Student Trustee. The results of the election were announced May 6. The position is currently filled by DVC...

Transfer Academy Counselor David Reyes dunks staff at Transfer Celebration event.

Transfer Day brings spirit

Ashley Reitz, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024

To recognize students transferring, Los Medanos College held its annual Transfer Day celebration in the outdoor quad May 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There were inflatable games, free popcorn, cotton...

Various high school businesses that sell bouquets, forever flowers, and various baked goods.

A new generation of entrepreneurs

Alondra Cisneros, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Most businesses in the United States are owned and run by adults but an increasing number of 14-to-16-year-olds are becoming young entrepreneurs and using the internet to expand their reach. New research...

Journalists observe and ask questions on design layout with the editor-in-chief Aliyah Ramirez.

Turkmen professionals visit LMC

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

A delegation of journalists from Turkmenistan visited the Los Medanos College Pittsburg campus May 2 to meet with the Experience student journalists. The Staff was granted the opportunity to converse with...

Editor-in-chief Aliyah Ramirez presents her research centered around A Tough Climb publication at Stanford.

Five LMC students present at Stanford

Chijioke Onyeagucha, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Honors faculty and students across 35 California community colleges came together May 4 at Stanford University for the 14th annual Honors Research Symposium. The Bay Honors Consortium, a group of program...

Photo is a screenshot from the Chancellor meeting

Second annual state chancellor meeting is held

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024

The California Community Chancellor's Office held its 2nd annual Chancellor meeting Tuesday, April 23, and discussed future plans for community colleges in California. As well as mentions of the state...

Graph from training shows the rise in fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Contra Costa County from 2012 to 2022.

LMC students learn how to stay safe from fentanyl

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024

“Historically, overdose deaths have affected young adults to middle-aged adults,” said Mariella Sanding who led a Naloxone (Narcan) training over Zoom on April 26.  Contra Costa County’s MED’s...

Graphic by Alexis Ramirez

Several issues arise with revised FAFSA

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024

Compared to previous years, the Free Application for Student Aid — or FAFSA — application turned out more complicated than expected after the Department of Education revised the form last December....

Option 2 details drafted construction plans for new buildings, indicated in dark blue. Graphic courtesy of the Steinberg Hart company.

Revised Master Plan draft reveals possible changes to LMC

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024

The recent draft of the Facilities Master Plan was addressed during the College Assembly held this past Monday to discuss extensive changes to the Pittsburg campus and improvements to the Brentwood Center....

Student and award recipient Daniel Farley shares impact resources have had on his educational journey.

Los Medanos College celebrates a legacy to unite the community

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

The Student Union Conference Center was packed on Feb. 29 as Los Medanos College conducted its annual luncheon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event consisted of an awards ceremony to recognize...

‘Love and Information’ play opens at LMC

Aliyah Ramirez, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

A kaleidoscope of human experiences will be captured on stage as the Los Medanos College Drama Department puts on “Love and Information,” written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Gregory Brown....

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