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Rising Scholarship Program Aims to Help Undocumented Students Pursue Higher Education
Eden Ozeri performs at Speech Night on April 17. At the national championship, Ozeri won gold in poetry interpretation and bronze for prose interpretation and dramatic interpretation.
DVC Speech and Debate Team Dazzle at Speech Night
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
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 
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 
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
Celebratory team photo taken after DVCs Speech & Debate team took home over 30 individual awards. Photo 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 Nicole Simpson.
Come Together at Roadside22
TimelyCare: A Therapist in Your Pocket Free for DVC Students
TimelyCare: ‘A Therapist in Your Pocket’ Free for DVC Students
Celebratory team photo taken after DVCs Speech & Debate team took home over 30 individual awards. Photo 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
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
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 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
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: 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 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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Anxious Night Sleep
Artie the Child Sorcerer: Anxious Night Sleep
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
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 2
Vikings Sports Splash – 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
Inquirer April 11 – April 24, 2018
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 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
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
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
Ink cover sample
Ink – Winter and Spring 2018
Ink - Summer and Fall 2017
Ink – Summer and Fall 2017
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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

MUN host mini conference

Sean Wilkey, Senior staff writer
May 9, 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
Opinions Editor, John Kesler

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
(Courtesy of Interscope Records)

MDMA can’t save ‘MDNA’

John Kesler
April 5, 2012

Loss of a ‘National Treasure’

John Kesler
March 29, 2012
Quickly’s drink selection, above, is complimented by its selection of additives (Photos by SEAN WILKEY/ The Inquirer)

Quickly’s restaurant offers unique experience

Sean Wilkey
March 27, 2012
Kony Illustration (Jack Dillon / The Inquirer)

Kony Island

John Kesler
March 27, 2012
Theatrical Poster ()

‘The Hunger Games’ satisfies but lacks excellence

John Kesler
March 27, 2012
Hannah Voegtly burns through an intense heat of 100 yard butterfly. She finished first place in her heat. (Sean Wilkey)

Vikings set sail against Pasadena

Sean Wilkey
March 25, 2012
(Courtesy of Electronic Arts)

“Mass Effect 3” ends series on a satisfying note

John Kesler
March 13, 2012
Opinions Editor John Kesler (The DVC Inquirer)

Society should stop slut-shaming

John Kesler
March 6, 2012
(Courtesy of Universal Republic Records)

Kid Cudi passes as a “WZRD”

John Kesler
March 1, 2012
(Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

“Careless World” is careless pop-rap

John Kesler
February 22, 2012
Opinions editor John Kesler (The DVC Inquirer)

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
Staff writer Sean Wilkey (The DVC Inquirer)

Half fill rate policy hurts students and reduces options

Sean Wilkey
February 12, 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 DVCs production of The Skriker (Courtesy of DVC Drama)

“The Skriker” challenges DVC drama students, audiences

John Kesler
January 25, 2012
Carolina Socha takes a successful shot in DVCs 16-2 win against Fresno City College. DVCs womens water polo team took first in NorCal and third in state. ()

Water polo teams finish seasons with revenge

Sean Wilkey
December 7, 2011
Nick Pica makes a rush for a touchdown in the third quarter against San Mateo in the Bothman Bowl. (Sean Wilkey)

San Mateo Stuns Viking Defense

Sean Wilkey
November 21, 2011
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‘That guy’ confesses

John Kesler
November 21, 2011

Vikings look towards future as season comes to end

Sean Wilkey
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
()

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
()

New policies will upset passion for learning

Sean Wilkey
November 9, 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
Courtesy of Parlophone Records (UK). ()

Coldplay bewilders with ambiguous lyrics

John Kesler
October 30, 2011

El Morocco gets your belly dancing

Sean Wilkey
October 30, 2011
Staff writer John Kesler (The Inquirer)

Digitial age takes people back to analog

John Kesler
October 30, 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
(Courtesy of ONE LITTLE INDIAN / WARNER / UNIVERSAL)

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

J. Cole needs to stop bragging

John Kesler
September 26, 2011
Jessica Fay looks with intent at the Inquirer Kiosk. (Sean Wilkey / DVC Inquirer)

Photo of the Day: 9.26

Sean Wilkey
September 25, 2011
John Kesler (The Inquirer)

Nostalgia is great, but let’s move on

John Kesler
September 21, 2011
Sean Wilkey (The Inquirer)

Of mice and masculinity in 2011

Sean Wilkey
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
Courtesy of Cash Money Records ()

‘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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