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The Brain Drain Begins: As American Universities Struggle to Fund Research, Grad Students Move Abroad
The Brain Drain Begins: As American Universities Struggle to Fund Research, Grad Students Move Abroad
Rippling Effects of DOGE As Locals Amplify Protests Outside Tesla Stores
Rippling Effects of DOGE As Locals Amplify Protests Outside Tesla Stores
International Students Oppose the Dismantling of Historic News Outlet ‘Voice of America’
International Students Oppose the Dismantling of Historic News Outlet ‘Voice of America’
Concord Residents React to Abrupt Closure of Retailer JoAnn Fabrics
Concord Residents React to Abrupt Closure of Retailer JoAnn Fabrics
Thomas Simbulan (far right) joined the demonstration organized by Cameron Kuehn (second from right) to raise awareness about Mahmoud Khalil and defend the right to protest.
Grassroots Protesters Seek to Inform and Empower on DVC Campus
Thomas Simbulan (far right) joined the demonstration organized by Cameron Kuehn (second from right) to raise awareness about Mahmoud Khalil and defend the right to protest.
Grassroots Protesters Seek to Inform and Empower on DVC Campus
Faculty and Administration Say Trump’s DEI Ban Won’t Impact DVC
Faculty and Administration Say Trump’s DEI Ban Won’t Impact DVC
DVC Releases New Protocols for Faculty and Staff to Handle ICE Encounters on Campus
DVC Releases New Protocols for Faculty and Staff to Handle ICE Encounters on Campus
Courtesy of DVC's BBC Speaker Series
Women Entrepreneurs Share Inspiring Stories of Success
Dr. Dani A. Cornejo (center) shared his thoughts on the election alongside Dr. Nolan Higdon (left) and James Wilson (right).
Post-Election Discussion Part Two: DVC Faculty Calls for Communal Resilience as Students Brace for a New Political Reality
The Brain Drain Begins: As American Universities Struggle to Fund Research, Grad Students Move Abroad
The Brain Drain Begins: As American Universities Struggle to Fund Research, Grad Students Move Abroad
Rippling Effects of DOGE As Locals Amplify Protests Outside Tesla Stores
Rippling Effects of DOGE As Locals Amplify Protests Outside Tesla Stores
Concord Residents React to Abrupt Closure of Retailer JoAnn Fabrics
Concord Residents React to Abrupt Closure of Retailer JoAnn Fabrics
CSU Budget Cuts: Will They Affect Community College Transfer Students?
Pleasant Hill Community Faces Challenges with Retail Theft
International Students Oppose the Dismantling of Historic News Outlet ‘Voice of America’
International Students Oppose the Dismantling of Historic News Outlet ‘Voice of America’
Protecting National Parks with Fewer Hands
Protecting National Parks with Fewer Hands
Faculty and Administration Say Trump’s DEI Ban Won’t Impact DVC
Faculty and Administration Say Trump’s DEI Ban Won’t Impact DVC
DVC Releases New Protocols for Faculty and Staff to Handle ICE Encounters on Campus
DVC Releases New Protocols for Faculty and Staff to Handle ICE Encounters on Campus
Future of Healthcare Raises Concern at DVC
Wildlife Taxidermy Display in DVC Library Inspires Curiosity Among Visitors
Wildlife Taxidermy Display in DVC Library Inspires Curiosity Among Visitors
Muwekma Ohlone Indians in a Tule Boat on the San Francisco Bay,
DVC Continues to Redefine Alliances with Native American Communities
Summer Programs at DVC Enrich Learning for Kids and Adults Alike
DVC Symphonic Band Echoes “The Times They Are A-Changin’”
DVC Symphonic Band Echoes “The Times They Are A-Changin’”
Is Social Media Reshaping How College Students Choose a Career after Graduating?
Is Social Media Reshaping How College Students Choose a Career after Graduating?
Wildlife Taxidermy Display in DVC Library Inspires Curiosity Among Visitors
Wildlife Taxidermy Display in DVC Library Inspires Curiosity Among Visitors
Muwekma Ohlone Indians in a Tule Boat on the San Francisco Bay,
DVC Continues to Redefine Alliances with Native American Communities
Summer Programs at DVC Enrich Learning for Kids and Adults Alike
DVC Symphonic Band Echoes “The Times They Are A-Changin’”
DVC Symphonic Band Echoes “The Times They Are A-Changin’”
DVC Students Express Concerns About Recent Anti-Tesla Vandalism
DVC Students Express Concerns About Recent Anti-Tesla Vandalism
Is Social Media Reshaping How College Students Choose a Career after Graduating?
Is Social Media Reshaping How College Students Choose a Career after Graduating?
Is Missing Out On the “College Experience” Worth It? A Community College Perspective
Is Missing Out On the “College Experience” Worth It? A Community College Perspective
Campus Culture Collide: Student Life in Europe vs. the U.S.
Campus Culture Collide: Student Life in Europe vs. the U.S.
Photo from GeekWire article
Finding Your Inner Potential: How Work Experiences and Determination Led This DVC Alum to Success
"Ghost Students" Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
“Ghost Students” Abound As DVC Classes Overrun With Fake Enrollments
Gen Z Shakes Up Drinking Culture
Gen Z Shakes Up Drinking Culture
Courtesy of DVC's BBC Speaker Series
Women Entrepreneurs Share Inspiring Stories of Success
Sports Betting Is More Popular Than Ever — But Like All Addictions, It Comes with a Cost
Sports Betting Is More Popular Than Ever — But Like All Addictions, It Comes with a Cost
Wildfires Are Imminent in Contra Costa County. How Can We Prepare?
Wildfires Are Imminent in Contra Costa County. How Can We Prepare?
Costs on the Road: Alarming Bridge Toll Rates Are Impacting Student Commuters
Costs on the Road: Alarming Bridge Toll Rates Are Impacting Student Commuters
As More Students Turn to AI, Faculty Are Trying to Adapt
As More Students Turn to AI, Faculty Are Trying to Adapt
Pete Linforth from Pixabay
The Final American Presidency?
Photo from Pexels
Organized Religion Is Out, Secularism Is In
Diet Culture on Social Media is Causing a Rise of Disordered Eating
Diet Culture on Social Media is Causing a Rise of Disordered Eating
Matcha and Spa Water: How Cultural Appropriation is Being Normalized on Social Media
Matcha and Spa Water: How Cultural Appropriation is Being Normalized on Social Media
As More Students Turn to AI, Faculty Are Trying to Adapt
As More Students Turn to AI, Faculty Are Trying to Adapt
Justifying Athletic Drug Testing and Ensuring Integrity
As the Country Becomes More Divided, So Does the News
Photo by Andy Kelly on Unsplash
Letter to the Editor: A.I. Should be Banned in Schools
Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
Letter to the Editor: Are Millennials Lazy and Entitled?
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?
Photos from DVC Baseball Instagram/Jaden Martinez
The JUCO Gauntlet: More Than Just Winning for DVC Baseball
Sports Betting Is More Popular Than Ever — But Like All Addictions, It Comes with a Cost
Sports Betting Is More Popular Than Ever — But Like All Addictions, It Comes with a Cost
Photo by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash. The MLB is stuck in the past, largely due to greedy team owners and commissioners over time allowing teams to spend without restriction. It’s time for a salary cap and floor to shorten the gap between rich and poor teams.
OPINION Unfair Advantage: Why Major League Baseball Needs a Salary Cap
Photo by Lee Ward. Women’s Water Polo captain Sofia Goodson takes aim during a Big 8 Conference game against Modesto Junior College. Goodson helped establish a lead over Modesto going into halftime and took the final winning shot in overtime.
Goodson and Colpo Shine as DVC Water Polo Battles in Conference Tournament
Photo by Coach Shelly Pierson. Courtesy of DVC athletics department.
Racing The Heat: How DVC Women’s Cross Country Athletes Push Through Extreme Conditions
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. Women’s Water Polo captain Sofia Goodson takes aim during a Big 8 Conference game against Modesto Junior College. Goodson helped establish a lead over Modesto going into halftime and took the final winning shot in overtime.
Goodson and Colpo Shine as DVC Water Polo Battles in Conference Tournament
Photo by Coach Shelly Pierson. Courtesy of DVC athletics department.
Racing The Heat: How DVC Women’s Cross Country Athletes Push Through Extreme Conditions
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
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, December 2024
The Inquirer, December 2024
The Inquirer, November 2024
The Inquirer, November 2024
The Inquirer, October 2024
The Inquirer, October 2024
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: 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, December 2024
The Inquirer, December 2024
The Inquirer, November 2024
The Inquirer, November 2024
The Inquirer, October 2024
The Inquirer, October 2024
Inquirer April 25 – May 22, 2018
Inquirer April 25 – May 22, 2018
Inquirer April 11 – April 24, 2018
Inquirer April 11 – April 24, 2018
Show Me the Money: Opportunity and Obstacles for Collegiate Athletes
Show Me the Money: Opportunity and Obstacles for Collegiate Athletes
Photo Hijas del Campo Website
Nonprofit Champions Immigrant Farm Workers in Contra Costa, Inspiring Students to Take Action
As DVC Makes Strides to Recycle, Lots of Plastic Waste Still Remains
As DVC Makes Strides to Recycle, Lots of Plastic Waste Still Remains
The Inquirer, December 2024
The Inquirer, December 2024
The Inquirer, November 2024
The Inquirer, November 2024
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DVC wide receiver Dimitri Salido (22) maneuvers his way around the De Anza defense in a game between DVC and De Anza at DVC in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The Vikings won 33-0

[Photo] DVC shows endurance all season

Fidel Ontiveros, Sports editor
October 27, 2015
DVC quarterback Drew Anderson (12) throws a pass in a game between DVC and Foothill College at DVC in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. The Vikings won 52-13.

DVC fullback Rodrick Sweeney (46) jumps over Foothill defensive back Dustin Nascimento (8) to carry the ball just one yard short of the endzone in a game between DVC and Foothill College at DVC in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. The Vikings won 52-13.

[Photo] DVC takes the ‘hoot’ out of Foothill

Erin Smith, Staff member
October 25, 2015
DVC outside hitter and right side hitter Noelle Vleisides (3) serves the ball in a match between DVC and CRC at DVC on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. DVC beat CRC 3-0.

[Photo] Vikings first win in Big 8 Series

Erin Smith, Staff member
October 12, 2015
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[Photo] Vikings looking forward

Erin Smith, Inquirer Staff
September 29, 2015
DVC midfielder Icela Rodriguez (12) evades defenders as she moves down the field in the second half of the game.

[Photo] Defense comes up big in 0-0 draw

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
September 29, 2015
DVC forward Julia Curran (18) moves down the field in the second half in an attempt to score in a game between DVC and Chabot at DVC in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015.

[Photo] Two late goals give DVC the victory

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
September 22, 2015
Pointe shoes for the gallery were donated by SF Dancewear

[Photo] Art exhibit is en pointe

Katharine Hada, Staff member
September 14, 2015

Letter from the editor: Summer edition

Shane Louis and Tyler Elmore
May 14, 2015
Beer and buffalo wings at the bar at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse in Pleasant Hill, California on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

[Photo] Summertime beer is here

Cooper Mead, Staff member
May 13, 2015
Marcia Goodman speaks.

[Photo] Faculty lecture features brave story of DVC English teacher

May 14, 2015
Ed Trujillo directs his actors after a tech rehearsal for "Oedipus El Rey" in the DVC Arena Theater on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

DVC drama professor of 25 years retires

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
May 6, 2015

[Video] The Inquirer

May 4, 2015

Viking baseball finishes strong in last home game, beats ARC 15-7

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
April 28, 2015
Saamia Haqiq, 17, presents her persuasive speech in the DVC PAC Theater on April 21, 2015.

Speech team presents best of semester

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2015
Selena Soberal performs with the DVC Vocal Jazz Ensemble in the new DVC Commons area on Wednesday, April 8. The Music and Dance Departments both contributed to performances at the official opening.

New Commons Area invites students

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
April 14, 2015
The Buzz: What do you think of the new Commons Area?

The Buzz: What do you think of the new Commons Area?

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
April 14, 2015
Students vote at the ASDVC elections in the Food Court on Wednesday, April 8.

[Photo] ASDVC election results publicly criticized on social media

Taylor Pagan, News editor
April 11, 2015
Kara Lenci, 17, performs at the Advanced Piano and Piano Ensemble Concert on March 12 at DVC.

Piano department amplifies mix of age and lays solid foundation

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-cheif
March 16, 2015
Adam Bessie speaks at the fifth annual James O'Keefe Graphic Litererature contest awards on March 19, 2015

[Photo] James O’Keefe Comic Contest honors top artistic talent

Daniel Maraccini, Features editor
March 24, 2015
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Jackie Franco, 20, shares her thoughts with the group at the Women's Day vigil on March 10 at DVC.

[Photo] Campus clubs celebrated International Women's Day

March 11, 2015
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The rise of sex, the decline of intimacy

The rise of sex, the decline of intimacy

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
March 3, 2015

Plans to install campus surveillance cameras are underway

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
February 17, 2015

Students launch new e-commerce platform

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-chief
February 15, 2015
Hudson Bishop dives for first base as Andrew Mallon waits to catch the ball at DVC's game against Mission College on Feb. 12, 2015.

[Photo] Vikings find a rhythm with quality win 4-3 against Saints

Austin Lemak, Staff member
February 17, 2015
Invest in the future: support free community college

Invest in the future: support free community college

Shane Louis, Co-editor-in-cheif
February 2, 2015
Melanie Calimlim

[Photo] Melanie Calimlim

January 25, 2016

Music department crescendos

Shane Louis, Copy editor
December 9, 2014
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[Photo] DVC students practice parkour around campus

Taylor Pagán, Staff member
December 9, 2014
The DVC speech and debate team stops for a photo after the Fall 2014 Speech night in the PAC on Nov. 25.

Speech and debate team blends fact and funny at speech night

Shane Louis, Copy editor
December 6, 2014
Club president Adrian Grobelny welcomes members to the DVC Investment Club in Pleasant Hill on Nov. 11, 2014

DVC investment club seeks to profit students

Shane Louis, Copy editor
November 16, 2014
Ian Hill of News10 in Sacramento is the keynote speaker at the JACC Nor Cal Conference at Sacramento State University on Nov. 8, 2014.

[Photo] Let audience eat (some) cake, speaker tells journalism students

Taylor Pagan, Staff member
November 11, 2014
Transfer day at DVC Oct. 28, 2014 in the library quad features around 60 plus schools in and out of state as well as private giving DVC students the oppportunity to shop around and gather information.

DVC works to ease the transfer process

Shane Louis and Tyler Elmore
November 2, 2014
Upcoming News: ASDVC will host fun fair

Upcoming News: ASDVC will host fun fair

Shane Louis, Copy Editor
November 2, 2014
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[Photo] Anticipation Builds as Construction Nears an End

September 9, 2014
The Tinder smartphone appmatches up users based on compatibility and user preferences. Shane Louis/ The Inquirer

[Photo] App spices up virtual dating

September 23, 2014
Brianna Carbajal, Sadie Moe and Grace Foley, culinary arts students make cupcakes in the new demonstration room of the Hospitality Services Food Court Building on Sept. 18, 2014. Shane Louis / Inquirer

Students eat up the new cafeteria

Shane Louis, Copy Editor
September 23, 2014
Anticipation Builds as Construction Nears an End

Anticipation Builds as Construction Nears an End

Shane Louis
September 9, 2014

Letter to the editor: Keep e-cigs out of classrooms

Shane Louis, DVC student
March 3, 2014
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