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The student news site of Los Medanos College

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The student news site of Los Medanos College

Experience
Krys Shahin

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief

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Governing Board President Rebecca Barrett discusses the resolution before it was approved in a Governing Board Meeting held June 24.

District adopts social justice resolution

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
July 3, 2020
The new normal - Day 66

The new normal – Day 66

Krys Shahin and Charles Reed
May 21, 2020
Students Savannah Untalan (left) and Maria Prado blow up balloons to make animals at the table where Esmeralda Villegas represented Sparklez and Spikes Entertainment at the LMC Opportunity Fair

[Photo] Seizing opportunity

Hillary Hetrick, Campus Editor / @Hillarymhetrick
February 27, 2020
All courses that are being offered during the summer and fall semesters will be hybrid or completely online. Student's can see what courses are hybrid when registering through InSite.

Fall semester to be online

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 21, 2020
The new normal - Day 65

The new normal – Day 65

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 20, 2020

Minimize harm, protest safely

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 20, 2020
Students can enter in their textbooks ISBN's to see how much they can get refunded.

[Photo] Book buyback happening remotely

Charles Reed, Campus Editor
May 14, 2020
Social distancing protocols are likely to be extended into the summer as California begins to slowly open up once more.

[Photo] COVID stays for summer break

Hillary Hetrick, Campus Editor / @Hillarymhetrick
May 13, 2020
The new normal - Day 53

The new normal – Day 53

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 8, 2020
The new normal - Day 52

The new normal – Day 52

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 7, 2020
Construction continues

Construction continues

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 7, 2020
Student Trustee

[Photo] Student Trustee election held

Hillary Hetrick, Campus Editor / @Hillarymhetrick
May 6, 2020
LMCAS holds election

LMCAS holds election

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 5, 2020
The new normal - Day 50

The new normal – Day 50

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
May 5, 2020
Students Marlene Lopez (left), Steve Lowery and Instructor Debra Winckler go over how to fix a washer. Photo taken in 2019

[Photo] HVAC wants to get back

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
May 2, 2020
The new normal – Day 44

The new normal – Day 44

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief / @Krysshah
April 29, 2020
study abroad

[Photo] Study Away proposals for 2021 due

Weston Hopkins, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
Untitled design

[Photo] Census collects data for funds

Weston Hopkins, Staff Writer
April 25, 2020
Eloy Oakley spoke about the CARES Act at a student media teleconference held April 14 via Zoom.

[Photo] CARES Act passed by senate

Katie Loughran, Features Editor/@Katie__Loughran
April 25, 2020
Jesus Briseno proudly waves a Mexican flag as he walks up to the stage at graduation. Photo taken in 2017.

Graduation ceremony to be held online

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2020
The new normal - Day 32

The new normal – Day 32

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2020
The new normal - Day 31

The new normal – Day 31

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2020
Song review - Level of Concern

Song review – Level of Concern

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2020
Labster offers dozens of simulations for different courses, mostly focused in the sciences.

[Photo] Virtual labs now offered

Weston Hopkins, Staff Writer
April 11, 2020
LMC President Bob Kratochvil in the College Assembly meeting that had 97 participants held April 9.

The new normal – Day 24

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020
Staff and students packed the lecture hall to express their concerns and confusion about what was happening due to the COVID-19 virus during the emergency Academic Senate meeting which was held on March 11.

Spring semester remains online

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
Laurie Huffman in a Zoom call.

[Photo] Education taught from a distance

Yesenia Mendez, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
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[Photo] The new normal – Day 22

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
Transfer Services move online

Transfer Services move online

Charles Reed and Krys Shahin
April 4, 2020
The new normal - Day 19

The new normal – Day 19

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2020
Interim Chancellor Huff sent out an email to district staff March 31 in response to Contra Costa County extending the shelter-in-place order amid the COVID-19 virus.

District responds to county order

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2020
The new normal - Day 15

The new normal – Day 15

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2020
Free resources for students (1)

LMC provides technology to students

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020
Cesar Reyes works on campus for the last time March 26 amid Coronavirus concerns.

The new normal – Day 10

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
Summer registration delayed

[Photo] Summer registration postponed

Weston Hopkins, Staff Writer
March 26, 2020
The Food Pantry has new hours to continue serving LMC students.

[Photo] LMC Food Pantry still offers supplies

Charles Reed, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
The first online Academic Senate meeting was held Monday, March 23.

[Photo] Meetings held on Zoom

Jordyn Toscano, @jordyntoscano
March 25, 2020
The new normal - Day 9

The new normal – Day 9

Krys Shahin, @krysshah
March 25, 2020
Robert McCune uses Library computers to print out his homework which students cannot do at the moment due to the closure. Photo taken in 2013.

Library resources move online

Krys Shahin, @krysshah
March 23, 2020
Raley's employee restocks the hand sanitizer at cash registers, and wipes down all surfaces in order to prevent to spread of the novel Coronavirus.

[Photo] Essentials to remain open during shelter in place

Jordyn Toscano
March 21, 2020
Students received a message on their InSite email from Los Medanos College about the potential threat of spam emails with malware and viruses on them.

[Photo] Be wary of email scams

Dante Harrold, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020
Custodian Reynaldo Flores wipes down all door handles and surfaces everyday on campus. Photo taken March, 17.

[Photo] Custodians clean the closed campus

Yesenia Mendez, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
Krys Shahin on a conference call with her dog Apollo interested in what she is doing.

The new normal – Day 1

Krys Shahin, @krysshah
March 17, 2020
Campuses in CCCCD close

Campuses in CCCCD close

Krys Shahin and Jordyn Toscano
March 15, 2020
Psychology Professor Estelle Davi voices her opinion March 11 on the Academic Senate’s contingency plan for alternative instruction.

[Video] District reacts to COVID-19 pandemic

Jordyn Toscano and Krys Shahin
March 12, 2020
Lt. Portuondo (Reyes), Sofia Obispo (Moreno) and Maria Celia Obispo (Hernandez) during a tense exchange after a close call almost sent Maria to jail.

4 actors and a great play – “Two Sisters and a Piano” review

Krys Shahin, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2020
Student workers Jocelyn Villalobos and Richard Preza work at the Information Desk where there is a new hand sanitizer pump for all to use.

Combating the Coronavirus

Krys Shahin and Jordyn Toscano
March 5, 2020
Construction workers are still working on the other half of the new building that will soon be open to students.

Student Union soon to open

Weston Hopkins and Krys Shahin
March 5, 2020
Review Crew: "Sonic the Hedgehog"

Review Crew: “Sonic the Hedgehog”

Krys Shahin and Spencer Cameron
February 27, 2020

What’s the deal with primaries?

Krys Shahin, @krysshah
February 27, 2020
Miles Yoshimoto gazes at mom Natalie Yoshimoto’s sculpture “Medusa” at the LMC Student Art Show.

[Photo] Student creativity on display

Dante Harrold, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Corona versus flu, what’s the difference?

Corona versus flu, what’s the difference?

Jordyn Toscano and Krys Shahin
February 24, 2020

Vote medicare for all

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
February 13, 2020
Preparing for the Coronavirus

Preparing for the Coronavirus

Jordyn Toscano and Krys Shahin
February 7, 2020
Students have a study session in the new Student Union building on the second floor.

New spot opens up

Krys Shahin and Jordyn Toscano
February 7, 2020
Sarah Stretch, the Kickboxing instructor at Los Medanos College, teaches and leads students in some kick boxing activities, Feburary 6, 2020 at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg Calif.

[Photo] KAC now under operations

Bailee Lewis, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
A student interacts with Fabian Ortega (right) before spinning the wheel of prizes during Mustang Day.

[Photo] Welcome day spring 2020

Hillary Hetrick, Staff writer
February 6, 2020
Decorations covering Erich Holtmann's door.

LMC mourns math instructor

Krys Shahin and Jordyn Toscano
February 5, 2020
Michael Kean explains to student Chisom Iwunze about the PTEC classes during the PTEC Open House, Dec. 10.

PTEC hosts open house

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
December 11, 2019
Construction workers move many planks to the second story of the new Student Union building.

Student Union soon to open

Spencer Batute and Krys Shahin
December 5, 2019
Wood retires early

Wood retires early

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
November 21, 2019
EMT students practice how to put someone on a gurney with a neck and back brace.

EMS instructor awarded

Katie Loughran and Krys Shahin
November 21, 2019
Mural of Los Medanos Mustangs in the new Kinesiology and Athletic Complex which is now open to students and staff.

New athletic building opened

Krys Shahin, Spencer Batute, and Erick Amaya
November 21, 2019
Senator stipends nixed

Senator stipends nixed

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
November 14, 2019

We need gun control now

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
November 14, 2019
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
Students access free materials

Students access free materials

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 31, 2019
Student Emily Lynch (left) talks with Michelle Prior-Alameda, representative from FIDM.

Transfer Day hits campus

Hillary Hetrick and Krys Shahin
October 24, 2019
Mamava Lactation Pod will soon be open for use.

Feeding room delayed

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 24, 2019
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

Your effort is appreciated

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 24, 2019
Student leaders Adrian Montemayor, Caitlyn Lee, Christian Ortiz and Thyra Cobbs were panelists at the Impact Conference that took phace Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18.

Leading with impact

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 24, 2019

Do not condone violence

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 18, 2019
Political science professor Ryan Hiscocks giving a lesson.

Political impact

Krys Shahin, @Krysshah
October 18, 2019
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