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Experience

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...

The usage of the N-Word

The usage of the N-Word

Tiffany James, Staff Writer
May 23, 2020

The words “Negro,” “nigger,” and “nigga” have always been a sensitive topic, yet it is one that needs to be addressed considering the more common use of its vernacular language on college campuses...

An artist in the making

An artist in the making

Amelie Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020

“Art is about growing as a person and trying new techniques along the way and the best part of it is seeing others' reactions to what each of my pieces means to them,” said LMC artist Marisol Gutierrez. Gutierrez...

The new normal - Day 63

The new normal – Day 63

Jordyn Toscano, News Editor
May 18, 2020

Editor’s note: “The new normal” is a continuing series that looks into how members of the Los Medanos College community are coping with a shelter-in-place order amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As...

The new normal - Day 61

The new normal – Day 61

Spencer Batute, Staff Writer
May 16, 2020

With in-person classes suspended and most clinical nursing sites closed for much of the semester, Los Medanos College nursing students have been unsure until recently if they’ll be able to get the clinical...

Treat people with kindness

Fabiola Curiel, Guest Columnist
May 16, 2020

We are currently in a very distressing time. We have a global pandemic that has physically disconnected us from each other, yet, humans seem to have been emotionally disconnecting from each other for a...

Social distancing protocols are likely to be extended into the summer as California begins to slowly open up once more.

COVID stays for summer break

Hillary Hetrick, Campus Editor / @Hillarymhetrick
May 13, 2020

Summer may not be as bright as many hoped with COVID-19 precautions being extended seemingly every minute, but Los Medanos College students are optimistic. Each day is taken in stride despite an uncertainty...

Opening up the U.S. now would be a dangerous mistake

Joseph Foisey , Guest Columnist
May 13, 2020

Even when faced with grave danger, the people of the United States will continue to turn toward selfishness.    For the past few weeks, there has been a mounting campaign in major cities...

More should be done for graduates

Hunter Mori, Guest Columnist
May 11, 2020

Imagine that you're in your second year at Los Medanos College and on track to graduate soon. You're excited for the future, planning to transfer to a four-year university in the fall and thrilled to start...

The new normal - Day 56

The new normal – Day 56

Erick Amaya, Sports Editor
May 11, 2020

Editor’s note: “The new normal” is a continuing series that looks into how members of the Los Medanos College community are coping with a shelter-in-place order amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With...

The new normal - Day 52

The new normal – Day 52

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

Editor’s note: “The new normal” is a continuing series that looks into how members of the Los Medanos College community are coping with a shelter-in-place order amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Los...

Student Trustee election held

Student Trustee election held

Hillary Hetrick, Campus Editor / @Hillarymhetrick
May 6, 2020

The Contra Costa Community College District is holding an election for their new student trustee through Thursday, May 7. Students can vote through this SurveyMonkey link until 5 p.m. to choose who...

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