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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
DVC student Flavio Cuevas lost his job as an embedded tutor when the SSC was notified of its budget overrun at the start of the Spring 2024 semester.
Sudden Cuts to Social Science Tutoring Reveal Budget Mismanagement and Miscommunication
DVC Commons, filled with booths and students for club day.
Club Day Marred by Racist Incident
California Faculty Association Reaches Tentative Agreement for Higher Wages, Better Conditions
California Faculty Association Reaches Tentative Agreement for Higher Wages, Better Conditions
Brittany Ligdis in a selfie with her mother, Cathy. via GoFundMe.
Tragedy Strikes DVC: Celebrated Nursing Student Killed By Domestic Violence 
DVC student Flavio Cuevas lost his job as an embedded tutor when the SSC was notified of its budget overrun at the start of the Spring 2024 semester.
Sudden Cuts to Social Science Tutoring Reveal Budget Mismanagement and Miscommunication
DVC Commons, filled with booths and students for club day.
Club Day Marred by Racist Incident
Chancellor Highlights Black History Month and Enrollment Boom in Statewide Schools 
Chancellor Highlights Black History Month and Enrollment Boom in Statewide Schools 
Photo Credit: East Bay Times
Former DVC Journalism Professor Dies at Age 80
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
Courtesy of Dan Mogulof
UC Berkeley Vice Chancellor Addresses People’s Park Closure, the University’s Housing Initiative and its Impact on Community
On Jan. 4, hundreds of police officers overtook Peoples Park to clear out activists and unhoused campers and make way for UC Berkeleys plan to construct student housing. Courtesy of @peoplesparkberkeley, via Instagram.
At People’s Park in Berkeley, a Midnight Operation Sparks Outcry and Resistance
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
Photo courtesy of Milissa Bradley
Yoga Teacher Certification Program Comes To DVC at an Affordable Cost 
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 DVC Events Calendar
She Blinded Him With…Math??
To Sequel, or Not to Sequel?
To Sequel, or Not to Sequel?
Courtesy of Andrea Sorce
DVC Economics Professor Andrea Sorce Runs for Mayor of Vallejo
Photo courtesy of Milissa Bradley
Yoga Teacher Certification Program Comes To DVC at an Affordable Cost 
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 DVC Events Calendar
She Blinded Him With…Math??
To Sequel, or Not to Sequel?
To Sequel, or Not to Sequel?
Courtesy of Andrea Sorce
DVC Economics Professor Andrea Sorce Runs for Mayor of Vallejo
Career and Transfer Services held DVCs 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
DVC’s New “Happy Class” Promotes Student Well Being
DVC’s New “Happy Class” Promotes Student Well Being
Navigating the Storm: Strategies to Tackle Finals Week Stress
Navigating the Storm: Strategies to Tackle Finals Week Stress
Students At DVC Transfer Day Gain Insights on Prospective Universities
Students At DVC Transfer Day Gain Insights on Prospective Universities
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
Selfie by Andre Thompson
“I Have a Greater Appreciation for the Life I Have Now”: Man Who Saw Plane Crash in Concord Recalls Own Accident and Survival
Waning Commitments to Gym Workouts Challenge “New Year, New Me” Resolutions
Waning Commitments to Gym Workouts Challenge “New Year, New Me” Resolutions
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 
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
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
Obesity and severe obesity prevalence among adults ages 20 and over: United States, 1999–2000 through 2017–2018. Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Letter to the Editor: The obesity problem in the United States
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
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?
People Are too Sensitive Nowadays
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
Vikings Sports Splash Episode 1
Vikings Sports Splash Episode 1
Jar-Lar, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Brock Purdy’s Unexpected Journey from Mr. Irrelevant to MVP Finalist
Ben Tellez Photo Credit: John Bynum, Jr., @DVCMensHoops/Twitter
DVC Three-Point Specialist Steps into the Spotlight
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
Looking ahead to the offseasons of two Bay Area, MLB off seasons
Looking ahead to the offseasons of two Bay Area, MLB ‘off seasons’
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
After Season of Ups and Downs, Strong Pitching Carries DVC Baseball to Regionals 
After Season of Ups and Downs, Strong Pitching Carries DVC Baseball to Regionals 
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 2
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 2
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Love Jitters
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Love Jitters
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 2
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 2
Vikings Sports Splash Episode 1
Vikings Sports Splash Episode 1
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Late to Class
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Late to Class
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
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Anxious Night Sleep
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Anxious Night Sleep
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Potion Day
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Potion Day
The News Drop Podcast - Episode 2
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 2
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 2
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 2
Vikings Sports Splash Episode 1
Vikings Sports Splash Episode 1
The News Drop Podcast - Episode 1 feat. Black Student Union President Jay Adams-Thomas
The News Drop Podcast – Episode 1 feat. Black Student Union President Jay Adams-Thomas
Viking Sports Splash: Where is Mens Soccer?
Viking Sports Splash: Where is Men’s Soccer?
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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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 DVC Events Calendar
She Blinded Him With…Math??
Photo by John Mac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Caitlin Clark Effect
Career and Transfer Services held DVCs annual career fair on March 13, connecting students to job opportunities at over 60 local businesses.
Career Fair Helps Students Discover Their Path Forward
Letter to the Editor: How Money Wins the Election and Democracy Loses
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Marcel Scott

Marcel Scott, Editor

Editor in chief, fall 2016. Opinion editor, fall 2015 and spring 2016. Staff member, spring 2015.

All content by Marcel Scott
Two friends enjoy cannabis using a water pipe, while assisting one another in their shared elation.

Prop. 64 made cannabis legal in California, but what does that mean?

Marcel Scott, Editor-in-chief
December 7, 2016
Rob Peters, DVC councilor goes over some academic planning with Putri Karania, 19, a computer science major. Services availableto students was one of the judges criteria.

[Photo] DVC ranks high for adult learners

Nagisa Tsukada, Staff member
October 12, 2016
Labels on gas pumps could help spread awareness of CO2 emissions.

[Photo] A good idea: warning labels at gas pumps to curb global warming

Nina Cestaro, Staff member
October 25, 2016
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[Photo] November measure means better BART

Editorial Board
September 14, 2016
Hard boiled eggs

Hard boiled eggs

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
May 5, 2016

Inquiring Minds: The State of Journalism

Jesse Sutterley and Marcel Scott
April 19, 2016

Inquiring Minds: Viceland

Jesse Sutterley, Katherine Hada, Marcel Scott, Cooper Mead, and Sean Ross
April 11, 2016

Inquiring Minds: Death Grips, Oxbow, Gogo Penguin

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, Katherine Hada, and Cooper Mead
April 7, 2016

Inquiring Minds: Death Grips, Oxbow, Gogo Penguin

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, Katherine Hada, and Cooper Mead
April 7, 2016

Inquiring Minds: Stuck in Soledad

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, Sean Ross, and Katharine Hada
April 7, 2016
Kombucha threatens to tear hipster scene at its skinny jeans

Kombucha threatens to tear hipster scene at its skinny jeans

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2016

Inquiring Minds: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, and Cooper Mead
March 29, 2016

Inquiring Minds: Fresh off the boat

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, and Cooper Mead
March 29, 2016

Inquiring Minds: Up in the Old Hotel

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, and Cooper Mead
March 29, 2016
HGTVs Island Hunters is imperialist smut

HGTV’s ‘Island Hunters’ is imperialist smut

Marcel Scott, Opinions Editor
March 8, 2016

Inquiring Minds: ‘Man Seeking Woman’

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, Cooper Mead, and
February 24, 2016
Technology ruins sleep patterns

Technology ruins sleep patterns

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
February 23, 2016

Inquiring minds: Animals, Canvas, Cooper cares about karma

Marcel Scott, Jesse Sutterley, Cooper Mead, , and
February 16, 2016

Inquiring Minds: Fox theater, Art Gallery, Cooper cares about campus security

Jesse Sutterley, Marcel Scott, and Cooper Mead
February 11, 2016
How being weird could be beneficial to your life

How being weird could be beneficial to your life

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
February 8, 2016

Print edition page layout

Marcel Scott
December 17, 2015
News with Nihilism

News with Nihilism

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
December 9, 2015
A rainy day at Briones Regional Park

Fight cabin fever with these scenic hikes

Marcel Scott, Opinion editor
December 8, 2015
A letter to Vice about Viceland

A letter to Vice about Viceland

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2015
Reality TV make u stoopid

Reality TV make u stoopid

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2015
Liam Murphy, 18, English major

Reading can be great therapy

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
October 27, 2015
Gas leak on DVC campus

Gas leak on DVC campus

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
October 13, 2015
Locking up homeless isnt the answer

Locking up homeless isn’t the answer

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
September 29, 2015
Buzz- Coffee

[Photo] Buzz: How do you get through the day?

Erick Mujica
September 22, 2015
Spice Aint Too Nice

Spice Ain’t Too Nice

Marcel Scott, Opinion Editor
September 1, 2015
The Womens Empowerment Club rallies at DVC to make students aware of sexual harassment on Thursday, April 30.

WE DVC rallies against rape

Dustin Pyne and Marcel Scott
May 7, 2015
Briones Regional Park , Reliez Valley entrance.

East Bay is just a ‘hike’ in the park

Marcel Scott, Staff member
May 5, 2015
French Vanilla performing at Sweet Fingers in San Leandro on March 17th, 2015.

DVC rapper French Vanilla finds the spotlight

Marcel Scott, Staff member
April 28, 2015
The social political comedian W. Kamau Bell speaking to DVC students about racism in the Performing Arts Center on April 8th, 2015

Kamau Bell: Ending racism in an hour

Marcel Scott, Staff member
April 14, 2015
Weed, the best friend of DVC

Weed, the best friend of DVC

Marcel Scott, Staff member
March 16, 2015

There’s no need for Religion in schools

Marcel Scott, Staff member
February 26, 2015

Remember when people talked? Yeah, that was cool…

Marcel Scott, Staff member
February 16, 2015
Edith Garcia, stands next to her work Constant Same Forever. At the DVC opening exhibit of Not Too Funky.

Artists get down and ‘Funky’

Marcel Scott, Staff member
February 3, 2015

Creative writing contest accepts entries

Marcel Scott, Staff member
February 1, 2015

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