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Wages, Housing, and Crime Props Top the Ballot in California
Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Homeless Gardener’s Creation Destroyed, Community Members Outraged
Homeless Gardener’s Creation Destroyed, Community Members Outraged
Courtesy of DVC Student Services
DVC Champions Awareness and Support for Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sara Toshishige’s painting, “True Ending: Acceptance,” was on display at the Student Art Show.
I’m Just Drawn That Way
Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Courtesy of DVC Student Services
DVC Champions Awareness and Support for Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sara Toshishige’s painting, “True Ending: Acceptance,” was on display at the Student Art Show.
I’m Just Drawn That Way
Courtesy of DVC website.
Rising Scholarship Program Aims to Help Undocumented Students Pursue Higher Education
Brittany Ligdis in a selfie with her mother, Cathy. via GoFundMe.
Tragedy Strikes DVC: Celebrated Nursing Student Killed By Domestic Violence 
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
Wages, Housing, and Crime Props Top the Ballot in California
Homeless Gardener’s Creation Destroyed, Community Members Outraged
Homeless Gardener’s Creation Destroyed, Community Members Outraged
Brittany Ligdis in a selfie with her mother, Cathy. via GoFundMe.
Tragedy Strikes DVC: Celebrated Nursing Student Killed By Domestic Violence 
Concord City Council Suspends Recently Approved Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance
Concord City Council Suspends Recently Approved Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance
California Faculty Association Reaches Tentative Agreement for Higher Wages, Better Conditions
California Faculty Association Reaches Tentative Agreement for Higher Wages, Better Conditions
Ballot drop box at Walnut Creek City Hall.
Winners and Losers from Super Tuesday
Conflict Reignites In Spain Over Catalonia’s Fight for Independence
Conflict Reignites In Spain Over Catalonia’s Fight for Independence
Letter From Barcelona: Protesters Demand Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Letter From Barcelona: Protesters Demand Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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
In War-Torn Ukraine, Young People Are Busy Creating Paths for the Future
In War-Torn Ukraine, Young People Are Busy Creating Paths for the Future
Courtesy of Anthony Gonzales, co-coordinator of the DVC Puente Program.
‘La Bamba’ Director and ‘Zoot Suit’ Playwright Luis Valdez Inspires Students with the Power of Storytelling
Sara Toshishige’s painting, “True Ending: Acceptance,” was on display at the Student Art Show.
I’m Just Drawn That Way
Robert Hawkins, 2023 Teacher of the Year award winner, has been a professor at DVC since 2015. Courtesy of @dvcforensics via Instagram
Speech & Debate Coach Robert Hawkins Helps DVC Take Gold at National Championships 
Courtesy of Obed Vazquez and the Social Sciences Department. Vazquez worked as a sociology professor at DVC for 13 years before becoming Dean of Social Sciences.
Obed Vazquez, Dean of Social Sciences, Retires After 24 Years at DVC
Courtesy of The Contra Costa County Library.
Climate Careers Chat Highlights Two Speakers Employed In Sustainability
Courtesy of Anthony Gonzales, co-coordinator of the DVC Puente Program.
‘La Bamba’ Director and ‘Zoot Suit’ Playwright Luis Valdez Inspires Students with the Power of Storytelling
Sara Toshishige’s painting, “True Ending: Acceptance,” was on display at the Student Art Show.
I’m Just Drawn That Way
Robert Hawkins, 2023 Teacher of the Year award winner, has been a professor at DVC since 2015. Courtesy of @dvcforensics via Instagram
Speech & Debate Coach Robert Hawkins Helps DVC Take Gold at National Championships 
Courtesy of Obed Vazquez and the Social Sciences Department. Vazquez worked as a sociology professor at DVC for 13 years before becoming Dean of Social Sciences.
Obed Vazquez, Dean of Social Sciences, Retires After 24 Years at DVC
TimelyCare: 'A Therapist in Your Pocket' Free for DVC Students
TimelyCare: ‘A Therapist in Your Pocket’ Free for DVC Students
TimelyCare: 'A Therapist in Your Pocket' Free for DVC Students
TimelyCare: ‘A Therapist in Your Pocket’ Free for DVC Students
As a part of the SoCal University Tour, selected DVC students visited campuses like the University of Southern California to enhance their transfer journey. Courtesy of DVC Career and Transfer Services.
SoCal University Tour Illuminates the Path Forward for DVC Transfer Students
At the beginning of her presentation, Lynch shared a quote by Zora Neale Hurston, who worked toward racial justice in the U.S. by “documenting the history of struggle.”
Advancing Equity and Reparations in California
Career and Transfer Services held DVC's annual career fair on March 13, connecting students to job opportunities at over 60 local businesses.
Career Fair Helps Students Discover Their Path Forward
DVC Sophomore Launches Mentorship Program to Assist International Students
DVC Sophomore Launches Mentorship Program to Assist International Students
Courtesy of The Contra Costa County Library.
Climate Careers Chat Highlights Two Speakers Employed In Sustainability
Courtesy of Nicole Simpson.
Come Together at Roadside22
Leaders of the DVC community gathered at the DVC Foundation building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday April 3 to inaugurate the new DVC Alumni Association. Photo by DVC Foundation
Launch of DVC Alumni Association Opens New Opportunities for Students to Connect
Courtesy of Andrea Sorce
DVC Economics Professor Andrea Sorce Runs for Mayor of Vallejo
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash
Fast Food Fare: How California’s Restaurant Wage Increase Is Impacting Customers
OPINION | Book Censorship: America’s Losing Battle for Academic Freedom
Book Censorship: Academic Freedom Comes at a Price, When Will American Schools be Willing to Pay?
OPINION: Stop Remaking Animated Classics in Live-Action
OPINION: Stop Remaking Animated Classics in Live-Action
Letter to the Editor: How Money Wins the Election and Democracy Loses
Dr. Amer Araim, adjunct political science professor at DVC. Photo by Keith Parsons.
Letter to the Editor: Peace and Justice in the Holy Land 
Book Censorship: Academic Freedom Comes at a Price, When Will American Schools be Willing to Pay?
Letter to the Editor: How Money Wins the Election and Democracy Loses
Dr. Amer Araim, adjunct political science professor at DVC. Photo by Keith Parsons.
Letter to the Editor: Peace and Justice in the Holy Land 
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez ?? on Unsplash
Plea for Affordable Textbooks
Photo by Shubham Sharan on Unsplash
Letter to the Editor: The Harm of Compulsory Attendance
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?
Cyrus Saatsaz, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Opinion: How the Warriors Can Go Forward After a Year of Disappointment
Photo by Lee Ward, associate head coach of the DVC swim team. Although Gigi Zuniga is in her first competitive swim season, she has already emerged as a top freestyler in the state.
Gigi Zuniga Makes a Splash In Her First Swim Season
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
Photo by John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Caitlin Clark Effect
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 2
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 2
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
A’s Departure for Las Vegas Gets Resounding Boo from Oakland Fans
A’s Departure for Las Vegas Gets Resounding Boo from Oakland Fans
‘Change Needs to Occur’: Locals Outraged By Police Killing of Tyre Nichols
Photo by Lee Ward, associate head coach of the DVC swim team. Although Gigi Zuniga is in her first competitive swim season, she has already emerged as a top freestyler in the state.
Gigi Zuniga Makes a Splash In Her First Swim Season
Ben Tellez Photo Credit: John Bynum, Jr., @DVCMensHoops/Twitter
DVC Three-Point Specialist Steps into the Spotlight
Vikings Men’s Basketball To Compete with New Roster of Players
Vikings Men’s Basketball To Compete with New Roster of Players
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
Sparkling New Pool Brings A Fresh Look To DVC Aquatics Program
Sparkling New Pool Brings A Fresh Look To DVC Aquatics Program
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 News Drop Podcast – Episode 5
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 5
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
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
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
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Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Sara Toshishige’s painting, “True Ending: Acceptance,” was on display at the Student Art Show.
I’m Just Drawn That Way
Courtesy of DVC website.
Rising Scholarship Program Aims to Help Undocumented Students Pursue Higher Education
At the beginning of her presentation, Lynch shared a quote by Zora Neale Hurston, who worked toward racial justice in the U.S. by “documenting the history of struggle.”
Advancing Equity and Reparations in California
Leaders of the DVC community gathered at the DVC Foundation building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday April 3 to inaugurate the new DVC Alumni Association. Photo by DVC Foundation
Launch of DVC Alumni Association Opens New Opportunities for Students to Connect
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Managing editor, spring 2014. Copy editor, fall 2013.

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The planetarium is one of the college’s larger structures and is still used for classes, but is ideally used at night.

DVC after dark

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
May 14, 2014
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[Photo] Supreme Court may re-define privacy in the digital world

Amrita Kaur, Copy editor
May 14, 2014
Kelsey Leonard is one of the DVC swimmers that won at the State Championship.

Records fall at State Championship

Rachel Ann Reyes and Benjamin Davidson
May 14, 2014
Sen. Mark DeSaulnier speaks out on the issues that Union workers face in Todos Santa Plaza in Concord on Workers Memorial Day on April 28.

Union workers protest

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
April 30, 2014
Pati MacDonald greets one of the new prospects for DVC's Veterans Alliance Club.

[Photo] Gaining ground for veterans support

Amrita Kaur, Copy editor
April 30, 2014
Waiter Josh Phillips is working double-duty, as the busser, pass check and and food server at 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the Home of Chicken and Waffles in Walnut Creek. Phillips is one of many servers who make the diners feel like they're part of the family when they walk in the door.

Late-night Southern hospitality pleases the tastebuds and the soul

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
April 30, 2014
Sharks bite their way into their 10th straight playoff

Sharks bite their way into their 10th straight playoff

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
April 16, 2014

Barting to bars worth the ride?

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
April 15, 2014
Mike Glick plays his third ball on the "X-Men" pinball machine at Phoenix Games in Concord. Glick is one of many people who frequent this store to play on the machines.

Gamer havens after dark

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
March 31, 2014
Pitcher Carrie Lee of Diablo Valley College starts the game off in the rain against Sacramento City College on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Pleasant Hill.

DVC softball tolerates Sac City in rainy conditions

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
March 27, 2014
DVC Vikings shortstop Anthony Taliaferro (6), makes the throw to first base to end the second inning against Modesto College on March 11, 2014 in Pleasant Hill, Calif.

Vikings are 1-0 in conference by a 1-0 final score

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
March 11, 2014
Matt Land, 25, shoots a game of darts with his group of friends on his birthday weekend. Land enjoys his time at Vinnie's because of the things that you can do other than just drinking. Land and his group of friends were finishing up a game of "around the world" as he sipped his draft beer.

Large number of music venues near campus

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
March 5, 2014
DVC's Devon Pouncey gets a steal from Modesto College's Eric Melgar late in the second half. The Vikings won 75-66 to advance to the playoffs. Pleasant Hill, Calif.

Win clinches a playoff spot for men’s basketball on sophomore night

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
February 25, 2014
Pitcher Johnny York #17 of Diablo Valley College pitched eight innings, giving up three hits against Contra Costa on Feb. 13, 2014 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. The Vikings won 7-1 at home against the Contra Costa Comets in their seventh game of the year. Photos by Andrew Barber / The Inquirer.

DVC baseball wins seventh game of season with seven runs

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
February 18, 2014
Student Michelle Barahona picks up her two daughters, Keyla and Kianna after school on Jan. 30, 2014. Barahona is one of many student parents who benefit from the early childhood education program.

DVC student parents are offered options in child care

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
February 11, 2014
The Solano West Wind drive-in , the only theater of its kind in the East Bay. Located in North Concord, off of Hwy 4.

Solano West Wind drive-in: an exciting look at off-campus nightlife

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
February 5, 2014

DVC comes up short in fierce rematch at the East Bay Bowl

Benjamin Davidson
December 11, 2013

Home for the Holidays: Neighborhoods are changing in DVC’s backyard

Benjamin Davidson
December 11, 2013

Changes to registration leave high unit students out in the cold

Benjamin Davidson
December 10, 2013
After an altercation in the Student Services Center on Thursday Dec. 5, the person in the hat (right) was brought to Police Services in handcuffs. Witnesses said they believed the altercation was between a "student" (right) and a staff member.Photo credit: Benjamin Davidson.

Person handcuffed after conflict on campus

Benjamin Davidson
December 5, 2013

Real Vikings wear pink

Benjamin Davidson
November 14, 2013

Cougars conquer Vikings

Benjamin Davidson
October 24, 2013
Celeste Paradise, a resident of Pleasant Hill for eight years sung a song of concern to the Pleasant Hill City Council inside the Council Chamber on Monday Oct. 21. Ms. Paradise was one of many public attendees voicing their concern for the proposed gun ordinance that would hinder the ability to obtain and sell firearms if the ordinance passes.

Proposed gun ordinance may impact Pleasant Hill’s firearm acquisition law

Benjamin Davidson
October 23, 2013
DVC's eclectic eateries

DVC’s eclectic eateries

Benjamin Davidson and Gustavo Vasquez
October 23, 2013
18-year-old Jasmine Wong is working on homework in math lab. Students are asking for math lab hours to be extended.

Changes in math lab hours subtract from student learning, petition ensues

Benjamin Davidson
October 8, 2013
Midfielder Pamela Ramos (8) and defender Haley Paxton (12) intercept the ball from Delta at the DVC soccer field on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 (Gustavo Vasquez/ The Inquirer)

Vikings stalemate San Joaquin

Benjamin Davidson
October 3, 2013
Delia Jimenez Midfileder (#17) of DVC gets control of the ball against Fresno Moriah Rodriguez Defender (#24). The Vikings lost to Fresno City College on Sept.17, 2013. Pleasant Hill, CA. (Andrew Barber/ The Inquirer)

Vikings run-in by Rams

Benjamin Davidson
September 25, 2013
The DVC Viking Classic Volleyball Tournament. September 13, 2013. Pleasant Hill, CA. (Andrew Barber/ The Inquirer)

Close, but no clinch

Benjamin Davidson
September 25, 2013
(Left) Peter Phillips, former director, and (RIght) professor Mickey Huff signing books at the Project Censored sales desk. (Benjamin Davidson/ The Inquirer)

DVC professor battles media censorship with new film

Benjamin Davidson
September 24, 2013
Midfielder Delia Jimenez aims a pass upfield to her forwards in Friday's game against Ohlone. The game ended in a tie, with a final score of 2-2 on Sept. 6.

Shoot and tie

Benjamin Davidson
September 10, 2013
Starting forward Katarina Gentry rockets a shot off ahead of her opponent. The women won this game against De Anza College 2-0 on Aug. 27, 2013.

Women’s soccer shuts out DeAnza in season opener

Benjamin Davidson
September 3, 2013
DVC student Dennis Martinez waits for a meeting at the financial aid office in the student services building on August 22, 2013. Dennis is one of many students using the pager system to his advantage. (Benjamin Davidson / The Inquirer)

New pagers system creates buzz in the Student Services Center

Benjamin Davidson
September 3, 2013
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