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A County Connection bus departs from the DVC Transit Center.
Fixing the Commute: DVC Works to Make Transit More Accessible for Students
Construction in Downtown Walnut Creek for a new apartment complex on Ygnacio Rd and Civic Dr.
Housing Crisis Continues to Impact East Bay Residents and Students
West Dublin station, one of the fifteen stations that could close in late 2027.
Funding Deficit Threatens to Derail Bay Area Commuters
Concord Toyota Pavilion booth. Photo courtesy of DVC's Career and Transfer services.
Career & Transfer Fair Brings out Hundreds Seeking Employment and Higher Education
California and U.S. Flag. Photo courtesy of Drei Kubick via Unsplash.
California Governor’s Race Heats Up Ahead of June Primary
A County Connection bus departs from the DVC Transit Center.
Fixing the Commute: DVC Works to Make Transit More Accessible for Students
Concord Toyota Pavilion booth. Photo courtesy of DVC's Career and Transfer services.
Career & Transfer Fair Brings out Hundreds Seeking Employment and Higher Education
A student signs up for drop-in counseling at the Counseling Center at DVC’s Pleasant Hill Campus.
Counselors at DVC Strive to Address Student Concerns
Photo taken at the National Championship in Maryland.
DVC Speech & Debate Team Dominates National Championship in Maryland
DeSaulnier speaks to students at a Diablo Valley College forum on April 2.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Talks Iran, Justice and Trump at DVC
Construction in Downtown Walnut Creek for a new apartment complex on Ygnacio Rd and Civic Dr.
Housing Crisis Continues to Impact East Bay Residents and Students
West Dublin station, one of the fifteen stations that could close in late 2027.
Funding Deficit Threatens to Derail Bay Area Commuters
California and U.S. Flag. Photo courtesy of Drei Kubick via Unsplash.
California Governor’s Race Heats Up Ahead of June Primary
Local 1 union members and other concerned staff and students exit CCC district office March 13, chanting “Vote them out,” after the governing board passes resolution eliminating nine classified worker positions.
College District Governors Vote To Lay Off Workers, Causing Uproar
Dublin Rocked By Week-Long Teachers Strike
Dublin Rocked By Week-Long Teachers Strike
The White House in Washington, D.C. Photo Courtesy of Soly Moses via Pexels.
Trump Signs Order Aimed at College Sports Reform Amid Rise in Eligibility and NIL Disputes
Sign of a Shell gas station in Pleasant Hill, listing the prices of fuel.
Students Stressed and Frustrated as Gas Prices Surge
Photo courtesy of Javad Esmaeli via Unsplash.
Students Express Alarm About U.S.-Led Attack and the Widening War in Iran
A formation of marines on Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Veterans Share Perspectives and Criticism about Iran War
Photo courtesy of Astrobobo via Pixabay
DVC Volleyball Navigates Ongoing Debate Over Transgender Athletes
Doremus Jessup(Joe Chung) surrounded by his family as he makes a difficult choice.
It Can’t Happen Here: A Cautionary Tale Reflecting Modern Times
Streamer 2simpleJayy_ records himself discussing the importance of speaking about current issues within personal communities to help bring people together.
How Content Creation Is Powering Positive Change in Bay Area Communities
Graphic courtesy of DVC Dance Department.
DVC Dance Department Pushes Back Against AI
Concord Toyota Pavilion booth. Photo courtesy of DVC's Career and Transfer services.
Career & Transfer Fair Brings out Hundreds Seeking Employment and Higher Education
Burnout: The Hidden Crisis Affecting College Students in the Bay Area
Burnout: The Hidden Crisis Affecting College Students in the Bay Area
Doremus Jessup(Joe Chung) surrounded by his family as he makes a difficult choice.
It Can’t Happen Here: A Cautionary Tale Reflecting Modern Times
Graphic courtesy of DVC Dance Department.
DVC Dance Department Pushes Back Against AI
Burnout: The Hidden Crisis Affecting College Students in the Bay Area
Burnout: The Hidden Crisis Affecting College Students in the Bay Area
Hookup Culture Weighs on DVC Students
Hookup Culture Weighs on DVC Students
Graphic courtesy of Professor Albert Ponce
DVC Black History Month Event Honors History of Bay Area Organizing
Corbally (center, in hood) came to Australia as a newborn. Photo courtesy of John Corbally
‘Enriching America’: Professor John Corbally’s New Book Explores Decades of the Immigrant Family Experience
As High Schools Use Pouches to Limit Student Phone Use, ‘Kids are Actually Interacting with Each Other’
As High Schools Use Pouches to Limit Student Phone Use, ‘Kids are Actually Interacting with Each Other’
UC Berkeley Campus Tour with FYE Business and Allied Health Cohort Students
First Year Experience Program Guides Students on Path to Success
Thomas Scoggins poses for a photo at the Student Veteran Resource Center (SVRC).
Retired Navy Technician Channels Passion into Helping Fellow Veteran Students Succeed
Student veteran flagbearers set off across campus for 9/11 tribute run.
How the Veterans Center Became an Energetic Hub Drawing Student Vets to DVC
Streamer 2simpleJayy_ records himself discussing the importance of speaking about current issues within personal communities to help bring people together.
How Content Creation Is Powering Positive Change in Bay Area Communities
Concord Toyota Pavilion booth. Photo courtesy of DVC's Career and Transfer services.
Career & Transfer Fair Brings out Hundreds Seeking Employment and Higher Education
Photo courtesy of Mitchel Lensink via Unsplash
Do the Benefits of Increased ICE Funding Outweigh the Costs?
Graphic courtesy of Tylijura via Pixabay.
Facing Their Fears: New OCD Anxiety Clinic Brings Exposure Therapy to Pleasant Hill
Tony Hicks showing off his book mentioned in the Chronicle back in July, 2025. (photos courtesy of Tony Hicks)
Local Journalist and Author Tony Hicks Reflects on Career, Addiction and Redemption
Letter to the Editor: DVC’s Ongoing Parking Issues
Letter to the Editor: The Harmful Effects of Social Media “Doom Scrolling”
Letter to the Editor: The Water Usage of Artificial Intelligence
Photo courtesy of Mana5280 via Unsplash.
No, Not Every War Is Another Iraq
Letter to the Editor: Mental Health Classes in Colleges Should be Required, not Optional
Letter to the Editor: DVC’s Ongoing Parking Issues
Letter to the Editor: The Harmful Effects of Social Media “Doom Scrolling”
Letter to the Editor: The Water Usage of Artificial Intelligence
Letter to the Editor: Mental Health Classes in Colleges Should be Required, not Optional
Letter to the Editor: The Problem With De-funding The Police
OPINION: Democrats are Handing Trump the Narrative on Immigration
OPINION: Democrats are Handing Trump the Narrative on Immigration
Opinion: Mental Illness Is Not a Crime, So Let’s Stop Treating It Like One
Opinion: Mental Illness Is Not a Crime, So Let’s Stop Treating It Like One
Why Critical Media Literacy Matters: Dr. Allison Butler Talks Digital Tech and News Consumption in Higher Education
Why Critical Media Literacy Matters: Dr. Allison Butler Talks Digital Tech and News Consumption in Higher Education
Opinion: It’s Time We Called “Returning Students” By Another Name
Opinion: It’s Time We Called “Returning Students” By Another Name
Photo by Emily Wade on Unsplash
Opinion: The Danger of Using Technology to Babysit Our Youth
OPINION | Book Censorship: America’s Losing Battle for Academic Freedom
This Girl’s Guide: Going Solo to IndyCar at Laguna Seca
This Girl’s Guide: Going Solo to IndyCar at Laguna Seca
How Segregation and White Flight Continue to Impact Life in the East Bay
How Segregation and White Flight Continue to Impact Life in the East Bay
Gun Accessibility
Are the Latest Trends Worth Illegal Labor and Pollution?
The White House in Washington, D.C. Photo Courtesy of Soly Moses via Pexels.
Trump Signs Order Aimed at College Sports Reform Amid Rise in Eligibility and NIL Disputes
Lem Adams encourages players during drills at Diablo Valley College. Photo courtesy of Yasmin Sy /DVC Athletics.
DVC Football Hires Lem Adams as First General Manager in Program History
Number 2 Mozell Wilson laying it up against Chabot College.
Ups and Downs Mark Vikings Basketball Season
Photo courtesy of Astrobobo via Pixabay
DVC Volleyball Navigates Ongoing Debate Over Transgender Athletes
Oakland A's final game at the Coliseum
Oakland Fans Still Hurting After Final Sports Team Leaves City
Oakland A's final game at the Coliseum
Oakland Fans Still Hurting After Final Sports Team Leaves City
DVC students show their support for trans athletes through homemade posters during the Friday home game
DVC Community Shows Up to Support Trans Athletes in Counter-Protest
Cyrus Saatsaz, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Opinion: How the Warriors Can Go Forward After a Year of Disappointment
Jar-Lar, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Brock Purdy’s Unexpected Journey from Mr. Irrelevant to MVP Finalist
New DVC Head Football Coach Targets Players' Success On and Off the Field
New DVC Head Football Coach Targets Players’ Success On and Off the Field
Lem Adams encourages players during drills at Diablo Valley College. Photo courtesy of Yasmin Sy /DVC Athletics.
DVC Football Hires Lem Adams as First General Manager in Program History
Number 2 Mozell Wilson laying it up against Chabot College.
Ups and Downs Mark Vikings Basketball Season
Photo courtesy of DVC Athletics
Vikings Baseball Jumps Out to Strong Start As Playoffs Loom
After Strong Start, DVC Women’s Soccer Team Looks to Improve on Offense
After Strong Start, DVC Women’s Soccer Team Looks to Improve on Offense
Abigail Cheun: Redefining Lacrosse at DVC
Abigail Cheun: Redefining Lacrosse at DVC
Photo Credit: John Sachs with Tech Fall
Wrestler Amit Elor of DVC Brings Home Gold from Paris Olympics
Photo by John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Caitlin Clark Effect
Jar-Lar, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Brock Purdy’s Unexpected Journey from Mr. Irrelevant to MVP Finalist
New DVC Head Football Coach Targets Players' Success On and Off the Field
New DVC Head Football Coach Targets Players’ Success On and Off the Field
Behind the Mic and On the Court, Malik Edwards’s Star Is Rising
Behind the Mic and On the Court, Malik Edwards’s Star Is Rising
The Inquirer, March 2026
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The Inquirer, October 2025
2025 photo of Hetch Hetchy after dam construction.
A Century Underwater: The Fight to Restore Hetch Hetchy Valley
Artie the Child Sorcerer: The Last Spell
Artie the Child Sorcerer: The Last Spell
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Dragon Magic
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Dragon Magic
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Love Jitters
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Love Jitters
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Late to Class
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Late to Class
Artie the Child Sorcerer: The Art of Struggling
Artie the Child Sorcerer: The Art of Struggling
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 5
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 5
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 4 feat. Flavio Cuevas & Abraham Allison
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 4 feat. Flavio Cuevas & Abraham Allison
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 3 feat. Dani Ahuicapahtzin Cornejo Ph.D.
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 3 feat. Dani Ahuicapahtzin Cornejo Ph.D.
The News Drop Podcast - Episode 2
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 2
Bay Area Resident Reflects On Tragic Loss of Her Hometown in Devastating Lahaina Fire
Bay Area Resident Reflects On Tragic Loss of Her Hometown in Devastating Lahaina Fire
The Hardships of San Francisco Crime: City Market Owner Speaks Out
The Hardships of San Francisco Crime: City Market Owner Speaks Out
Chemical Dependency Counselor Speaks on Fentanyl Crisis Here in The Bay Area
Chemical Dependency Counselor Speaks on Fentanyl Crisis Here in The Bay Area
Umoja Student Panel
E-cigs continue to cause controversy
The Inquirer, April 2026
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The Inquirer, November 2025
The Inquirer, October 2025
Letter to the Editor: The Harmful Effects of Social Media “Doom Scrolling”
The Inquirer, April 2026
Photo courtesy of Mana5280 via Unsplash.
No, Not Every War Is Another Iraq
Students Struggle With Affordability One Year into Trump Administration
Students Struggle With Affordability One Year into Trump Administration
Lem Adams encourages players during drills at Diablo Valley College. Photo courtesy of Yasmin Sy /DVC Athletics.
DVC Football Hires Lem Adams as First General Manager in Program History
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