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Small Businesses Fight to Weather the Economic Storm in Clayton
Small Businesses Fight to Weather the Economic Storm in Clayton
"Ghost Students" Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
“Ghost Students” Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
Illustration by Edda Morazan
Sweltering Heat and Broken AC Disrupts Class for Some Students and Teachers
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
ANALYSIS: Young Voters Could Decide the 2024 Election—If They Vote
Photo by Edmond Dantès: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-holding-a-voting-ballot-paper-7103079/
Wages, Housing and Crime Top the Ballot in California
"Ghost Students" Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
“Ghost Students” Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
Illustration by Edda Morazan
Sweltering Heat and Broken AC Disrupts Class for Some Students and Teachers
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
Small Businesses Fight to Weather the Economic Storm in Clayton
Small Businesses Fight to Weather the Economic Storm in Clayton
Photo by Edmond Dantès: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-holding-a-voting-ballot-paper-7103079/
Wages, Housing and Crime 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
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
ANALYSIS: Young Voters Could Decide the 2024 Election—If They Vote
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
Courtesy of DVC Athletics
DVC Women’s Volleyball: How Isabelle Dungca’s love for the sport brought her back to the court
Courtesy of ASDVC Webpage
New ASDVC President: ‘By the Students, For the Students’
Kylie Rivera examines a glass sculpture entitled “A Lil’ Bit Rotten,” by David Hevel.
Planting the Seed in Hopes to Further Students’ Art Careers
From Child of Iran to Community College Chancellor: A DVC Story
From Child of Iran to Community College Chancellor: A DVC Story
"Ghost Students" Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
“Ghost Students” Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
Courtesy of ASDVC Webpage
New ASDVC President: ‘By the Students, For the Students’
Kylie Rivera examines a glass sculpture entitled “A Lil’ Bit Rotten,” by David Hevel.
Planting the Seed in Hopes to Further Students’ Art Careers
From Child of Iran to Community College Chancellor: A DVC Story
From Child of Iran to Community College Chancellor: A DVC Story
"Ghost Students" Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
“Ghost Students” Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
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
"Ghost Students" Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
“Ghost Students” Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
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
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
Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
Letter to the Editor: Are Millennials Lazy and Entitled?
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
Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
Letter to the Editor: Are Millennials Lazy and Entitled?
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
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?
Courtesy of DVC Athletics
DVC Women’s Volleyball: How Isabelle Dungca’s love for the sport brought her back to the court
Photo Credit: John Sachs with Tech Fall
Wrestler Amit Elor of DVC Brings Home Gold from Paris Olympics
Courtesy of DVC Athletics
New Coach Takes the Helm of DVC Football
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
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
Courtesy of DVC Athletics
DVC Women’s Volleyball: How Isabelle Dungca’s love for the sport brought her back to the court
Courtesy of DVC Athletics
New Coach Takes the Helm of DVC Football
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
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 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
Inquirer April 25 – May 22, 2018
Inquirer April 25 – May 22, 2018
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Inquirer April 11 – April 24, 2018
Inquirer March 14 – April 10, 2018
Inquirer March 14 – April 10, 2018
Inquirer Feb. 28 – March 13, 2018
Inquirer Feb. 28 – March 13, 2018
Inquirer Feb. 14 - Feb. 27, 2018
Inquirer Feb. 14 – Feb. 27, 2018
Courtesy of ASDVC Webpage
New ASDVC President: ‘By the Students, For the Students’
Kylie Rivera examines a glass sculpture entitled “A Lil’ Bit Rotten,” by David Hevel.
Planting the Seed in Hopes to Further Students’ Art Careers
"Ghost Students" Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
“Ghost Students” Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
Courtesy of DVC Athletics
New Coach Takes the Helm of DVC Football
Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Pro-Palestinian Protesters March Across Campus and Confront DVC President
Ink - Spring-Fall 2019
Ink – Spring-Fall 2019
Ink - Winter-Spring 2019
Ink – Winter-Spring 2019
Ink - Summer and Fall 2018
Ink – Summer and Fall 2018
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Ink – Winter and Spring 2018
Ink - Summer and Fall 2017
Ink – Summer and Fall 2017
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The Inquirer
Opinions Editor, John Kesler

John Kesler, Opinion editor

Opinion editor, spring 2012. Staff member, fall 2011.

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“Fifty Shades” of Garbage

John Kesler, Opinions editor
May 24, 2012

A cheap but bumpy road

John Kesler, Opinions editor
May 17, 2012

Treatment of Davis Dozen perverts justice

John Kesler, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2012
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Cabin Fever

John Kesler, Opinions editor
April 26, 2012
Opinions Editor, John Kesler

Bon voyage, jackass

John Kesler, Opinions Editor
April 25, 2012
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The fall of ‘Roman Reloaded’

John Kesler, Opinions Editor
April 25, 2012
Opinions Editor, John Kesler

Loss of a ‘National Treasure’

John Kesler, Opinions Editor
April 25, 2012
'The Hunger Games' satisfies but lacks excellence

‘The Hunger Games’ satisfies but lacks excellence

John Kesler, Opinions Editor
April 25, 2012

Smoking fine is excessive

John Kesler, Opinions editor
April 23, 2012
Opinions editor John Kesler (The DVC Inquirer)

Bon voyage, jackass

John Kesler
April 11, 2012

The fall of ‘Roman Reloaded’

John Kesler
April 10, 2012
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The fall of ‘Roman Reloaded’

John Kesler and John Kesler
April 9, 2012
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MDMA can’t save ‘MDNA’

John Kesler
April 5, 2012

Loss of a ‘National Treasure’

John Kesler
March 29, 2012
Kony Illustration (Jack Dillon / The Inquirer)

Kony Island

John Kesler
March 27, 2012
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‘The Hunger Games’ satisfies but lacks excellence

John Kesler
March 27, 2012
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“Mass Effect 3” ends series on a satisfying note

John Kesler
March 13, 2012
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Society should stop slut-shaming

John Kesler
March 6, 2012
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Kid Cudi passes as a “WZRD”

John Kesler
March 1, 2012
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“Careless World” is careless pop-rap

John Kesler
February 22, 2012
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Politicians should seek permission before playing music

John Kesler
February 14, 2012
Opinions editor John Kesler (The DVC Inquirer)

Introverts are marginalized at DVC

John Kesler
February 13, 2012
(Courtesy of Interscope)

Lana Del Rey smolders with new album

John Kesler
February 2, 2012
The Skriker, played by Robin Waisanen, and Lily, played by Maiya Corral, share a moment in DVC's production of "The Skriker" (Courtesy of DVC Drama)

“The Skriker” challenges DVC drama students, audiences

John Kesler
January 25, 2012
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‘That guy’ confesses

John Kesler
November 21, 2011
(Courtesy of Roadrunner Records)

Newest Nickelback album features overrated banshee

John Kesler
November 20, 2011

“Breaking” Bland

John Kesler
November 20, 2011
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Public transportation to DVC would benefit from revamp

John Kesler
November 20, 2011

The holiday season is more like ‘headache season’

John Kesler
November 17, 2011
John Kesler (Inquirer)

The Republican primary validates my political apathy

John Kesler
November 15, 2011

Drake takes rap in a new direction

John Kesler
November 13, 2011
Florence and the Machine perform at the Greek theare in Berkeley June 12, 2011. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Florence’s latest work showcases dark, beautiful feel

John Kesler
November 9, 2011
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Digitial age takes people back to analog

John Kesler
October 30, 2011
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Coldplay bewilders with ambiguous lyrics

John Kesler
October 30, 2011
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Björk newest album bombs, slightly

John Kesler
October 12, 2011
Lenore Gallin, DVC professor of Anthropology, is organizing the trip to Cuba. (Mike Alfieri / The Inquirer)

Cuba study abroad returns to DVC

John Kesler
October 12, 2011
Philip Jenkins asks a Pleasant Hill police officer about the campus closure. (Danielle Barcena / The Inquirer)

Evacuation of campus leaves mixed reactions

John Kesler
October 12, 2011

J. Cole needs to stop bragging

John Kesler
September 26, 2011
John Kesler (The Inquirer)

Nostalgia is great, but let’s move on

John Kesler
September 21, 2011

Police Beat Sep 6 – 14th 2011

John Kesler
September 19, 2011

Police Beat Aug 31 – Sep 5th 2011

John Kesler
September 19, 2011

“Resistance 3” mixing aliens and uninteresting characters

John Kesler
September 11, 2011
Sarah Boland, standing, icarrer and employment services coordinator helps student Tinnie Feng in the new Career, Employment and Transfer Center. (Dorothy Thornton)

Transfer, career center merge

John Kesler
September 7, 2011
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‘Lil’ Wayne has lost ‘Best Rapper Alive’ title’

John Kesler
September 7, 2011

DVC Dean of Athletics’ signature forged in embezzling scheme

John Kesler
August 31, 2011
Game, shown here in 2006, released his fourth album called "The R.E.D. Album" on August 23, 2011. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Game’s new album fails to reach greatness

John Kesler
August 28, 2011
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