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Experience
The student news site of Los Medanos College

Experience
The student news site of Los Medanos College

Experience

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer

All content by Spencer Batute
Noel is new Academic Senate President

Noel is new Academic Senate President

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
The new normal - Day 61

The new normal – Day 61

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
May 16, 2020
Students Marlene Lopez (left), Steve Lowery and Instructor Debra Winckler go over how to fix a washer. Photo taken in 2019

HVAC wants to get back

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
May 2, 2020
From lazily scrambled eggs to something a bit fancier, my breakfast has become a representation of the finer things in life I've put thought into while stuck at home.

Left: Ryan Hiscocks, Nancy Ybarra, Josh Bearden, Marie Academic Senate members

[Photo] Current VP steps down from Academic Senate

Charles Reed, Campus Editor
April 24, 2020
The new normal - Day 36

The new normal – Day 36

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
Contra Costa County residents are now required to wear masks starting April 22. Photo taken March 14 at FoodMaxx in Brentwood, Calif.

[Photo] Contra Costa requires masks

Katie Loughran, Features Editor
April 17, 2020
The Shared Governance Council met March 25 to discuss the accreditation.

Accreditation process nearing completion

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
The new normal - Day 22

The new normal – Day 22

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
No longer able to attend in-class meetings, LMC student Cathie Lawrence works on her class project from home.

The new normal — Day 8

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020

China should let journalists back

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
March 21, 2020
Amidst growing coronavirus concerns, Brentwood shoppers take extra precautions as they swoop down on local markets, leaving bare shelves and low stocks. Photo taken March 14.

[Photo] ‘Shelter in Place’ hits Contra Costa County

Katie Loughran, @Katie__Loughran
March 18, 2020
Above, AG Club crafts a song in their garage studio. Seated left is Loui, who uses a digital keyboard to mix together the instrumental. Seated right, reaching over, is Babyboy, who asks Loui how certain affects can be added to make his vocals more interesting. Behind them is Jody Fontaine, mulling over lyrics he wrote.

Local hip-hop garage group grabs attention from fans and industry workers

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Psychology Professor Estelle Davi voices her opinion March 11 on the Academic Senate’s contingency plan for alternative instruction.

[Photo] District reacts to COVID-19 pandemic

Jordyn Toscano and Krys Shahin
March 12, 2020

Proper precaution during pandemic

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
March 12, 2020

A pandemic? Don’t panic

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
March 6, 2020
Dejonique Unubun and Marc Bates discuss art.

[Photo] Student creativity on display

Dante Harrold, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Security camera outside of the LMC Police Services building.

[Photo] Eyes on the college

Jordyn Toscano, @jordyntoscano
February 20, 2020

Don’t let panic be prejudice

Editorial Board and Spencer Batute
February 7, 2020
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
Donated toys at the Brentwood Campus.

Give back to LMC

Kelly Williams and Spencer Batute
December 5, 2019
Ceramics instructional aide Nikki Vreeland crafting a piece.

Raising funds with holiday fun and crafts

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 29, 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
Still from "Parasite."

Movie Review: “Parasite”

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 21, 2019
Los Medanos College nominated for Aspen Prize

Los Medanos College nominated for Aspen Prize

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 14, 2019
LMC student and musician Bona Nsiala plays guitar on campus for passersby to listen to.

Healing through harmony

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 14, 2019

Review Crew: “The Lighthouse”

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
November 14, 2019

Change for climate change

Spencer Batute and Katie Loughran
November 7, 2019
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
Album art for "Jesus Is King"

Kanye preaches to the choir

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 31, 2019
Halloween decorations in the Center for Academic Support.

How cultures on campus celebrate fall

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 24, 2019
“Thermokarst” by Lorene Anderson; acrylic on canvas; 20” x 24;” 2016.

[Photo] Art show is abstractly interesting

Dante Harrold, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
Music student Lucas Walker plays the piano in a Music Lab.

Music classes hit the note

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 18, 2019
Cars get a charge

Cars get a charge

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 18, 2019
A police officer ready to draw his side arm walks into the College Complex in response to the incident.

[Photo] Police respond to threat

October 18, 2019
Student actor William Thompson “hypes the crowd” as he performs a rap song as character Verb during a dress rehearsal of ‘Hype Man’ Oct. 8 in the Little Theatre.

Play breaks the beat down

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 11, 2019

It’s okay not to know life’s ‘plan’

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
October 11, 2019
DeSaulnier speaks to students

DeSaulnier speaks to students

Spencer Batute, @BatuteSpencer
October 11, 2019

LMC on lockdown

Jordyn Toscano, Krys Shahin, and Spencer Batute
October 9, 2019
Official album art for “Abbey Road,” released 1969.

‘Abbey Road’ turns 50

Spencer Batute, @BatuteSpencer
October 3, 2019
Ceramics student Tammie Lurley, who is donating bowls to the Empty Bowls event, crafts a ceramic bowl in the Art Department Oct. 3.

Crafting bowls for Food Bank

Spencer Batute, @BatuteSpencer
October 3, 2019
Kristen Mattingly of Oakley Chiropractic working on Stand Down participant Etna Majors

Vets stand down to get up

Spencer Batute, @BatuteSpencer
September 26, 2019
From closest to farthest, Annalica Gutierez, Thyra Cobbs, Alex Sterling, Matt Carson and Bianca Arechiga. They are on a hike in Yosemite on the Honors Retreat during the weekend of Sept. 13-15.

Walk with honors

Spencer Batute, @BatuteSpencer
September 20, 2019
Close-up shot of a bust by Julee Richardson, titled “The Things I’ve Seen.”

Staff gets artfully expressive

Spencer Batute, @BatuteSpencer
September 5, 2019
PG&E construction workers create space for the new charging stations in Lot A.

LMC gets charged up for electric vehicles

Spencer Batute, @BatuteSpencer
September 5, 2019

Mental health misunderstood

Spencer Batute and @batutie_
May 9, 2019
LMC student artist Matthew D'Amico in front of his painted utility box.

D’Amico shares artistic journey

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
May 8, 2019
CSU East Bay student Durodoluwa Odumosu talks with CSUEB representative.

STEM Fair informs STEM majors

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
May 2, 2019
From Software's new game builds on formula

From Software’s new game builds on formula

Spencer Batute, @batutie_
April 11, 2019

Free speech is vital to growth

Spencer Batute, Guest Columnist
February 21, 2019
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