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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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
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: 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
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
Vikings Sports Splash – Episode 3
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
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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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
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
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
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The student news site of Diablo Valley College.

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Gabriel Agurcia

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff writer

Correspondent, fall 2014. Associate editor, 2012-13, and staff writer, 2011-12.

All content by Gabriel Agurcia
Pitcher Ben Krauth of Diablo Valley College pitched eight innings, allowing one earned run in a win over Cosumnes River on Tuesday April 8, 2014. Final score 3-1 in Pleasant Hill.

Kansas-bound, locally renowned

Gabriel Agurcia, Correspondent
April 15, 2014

Texas four-step: March Madness ends at Jerry’s World

Gabriel Agurcia, Correspondent
April 1, 2014
From left to right: Tui Talia (No. 10), Justus Brown (No. 41), Nathan Dollar (No. 90), Akil Bordelon (No. 7) and Sione Tupouata (No. 4). Courtesy of Vince Bordelon.

Putting the ‘D’ in DVC: Viking defense unifies ti become one of state’s elite

Gabriel Agurcia
December 12, 2013

DVC defeated in regular season finale

Gabriel Agurcia
November 5, 2013
DVC football defensive line coach, Vince Bordelon, reflects on his journey from a difficult childhood to a mentor at DVC (Gustavo Vasquez/ The Inquirer).

Full time with the d-line: Vince Bordelon has made it his mission to teach players on and off the field

Gabriel Agurcia
October 23, 2013

Delta cruises past DVC

Gabriel Agurcia
October 20, 2013
Quarterback Adam Wood throws a quick pass to wide receiver Tre Dean.

No mercy for Merced

Gabriel Agurcia
October 15, 2013
DVC DB Naim McGee (No. 21) gets an interception in the second quarter against College of San Mateo to score the Vikings first TD of the game. Pleasant Hill, CA. Sept. 20, 2013. (Andrew Barber/ The Inquirer).

Bulldogs bulldoze Vikings

Gabriel Agurcia
September 25, 2013
Two meter offender Jimmy Lebeau catches an outlet pass, shakes the USC goalie fora score in their matchup on Saturday, Sept. 21. (Rashad Tucker/ The Inquirer)

Vikings lose valiantly to nation’s top team

Gabriel Agurcia
September 25, 2013
Head coach Rick Millington speaks directly to, from left to right, Renae Dibartolomeo, Caroline Howard and Lara Visser during a timeout. (Gustavo Vasquez/ The Inquirer)

Vikings defeat Fresno City College in conference opener

Gabriel Agurcia
September 24, 2013
Backup quarterback Adam Wood locks in on his target, leading the Vikings on their only scoring drive of the game. (Andrew Barber/ The Inquirer)

Vikings raided in season opener

Gabriel Agurcia
September 11, 2013
Outside hitter, Claire Hannigan, focuses on her serve during the second set of Fridau loss to Shasta College. (Benjamin Davidson/ The Inquirer)

Growing Pains

Gabriel Agurcia
September 10, 2013

Put some prep in your step

Gabriel Agurcia
August 31, 2013
Past and present unite as DVC delves into spring ball

Past and present unite as DVC delves into spring ball

Gabriel Agurcia
May 15, 2013

DVC Softball suffers a crushing defeat

Gabriel Agurcia
April 24, 2013

Improved offense not enough against Sac City

Gabriel Agurcia
April 24, 2013
Outfielder Davis Strong (left) warms up while outfielder Athan Koutsoubinas bats in DVCs game against Modesto last Friday. (Karin Jensen / The Inquirer)

DVC once again undone by spotty offense

Gabriel Agurcia
April 17, 2013

DVC’s late inning rally falls short

Gabriel Agurcia
April 10, 2013
Outfielder Davis Strong (left) warms up while outfielder Athan Koutsoubinas bats in DVCs game against Modesto last Friday. (Karin Jensen / The Inquirer)

DVC once again undone by spotty offense

Gabriel Agurcia
April 10, 2013

Underachieving offense continues to plague DVC

Gabriel Agurcia
April 3, 2013

Offense sputters in loss to Cosumnes River

Gabriel Agurcia
March 28, 2013
Pitcher Laura Torres winds up to deliver. (Karin Jensen/ The Inquirer)

Doubleheader deals delight for DVC

Gabriel Agurcia
March 11, 2013

Vikings shoulder tough loss against Sierra

Gabriel Agurcia
March 11, 2013

Quigley rallies back from torn ACL injury

Gabriel Agurcia
February 21, 2013

Late Inning Surge Lifts DVC Over CCC

Gabriel Agurcia
February 21, 2013
DVCs second baseman Michael Lanter bats against Solano College. The game was called for darkness at 5 pm Friday, and began again Saturday morning, finally ending with Solanos victory in the 20th inning.

Young Vikings provide insight into upcoming season

Gabriel Agurcia
February 13, 2013

Fresh faces bring DVC basketball hope

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
December 4, 2012

DVC Football wins East Bay Bowl

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
November 21, 2012
“We were also looking to avenge a close loss in five sets at their place. So there were a couple reasons for the extra energy,” said coach Ponciano-Babb.

Volleyball with valiant victory

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
November 5, 2012

Personal bests for Cross Country Team

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
November 1, 2012

Women’s water polo, 18th win of the season!

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
October 19, 2012

DVC volleyball falls to Sierra College

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff writer
October 4, 2012

Women’s water polo clean up at Central Coast Tournament

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff writer
September 13, 2012
DVC cross country climbing to contention

DVC cross country climbing to contention

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff writer
September 11, 2012

Men’s water polo: all work and great play

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
September 9, 2012

Can we kick it? Yes we can

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
September 6, 2012
Pierson named 2011 PE Educator of the Year

Pierson named 2011 PE Educator of the Year

Gabriel Agurcia, Staff Writer
April 25, 2012

Pierson named 2011 PE Educator of the Year

Gabriel Agurcia, Gabriel Agurcia, and Gabriel Agurcia
April 19, 2012

Pierson named 2011 PE Educator of the Year

Gabriel Agurcia
April 18, 2012
Melissa Jacobson, DVC History faculty, moderated a panel discussion on The 40th Anniversary of Title IX. The act mandated equal opportunity for women and men in all fields of federally-funded public education. (Alex Brendel)

Coaches honor Title IX anniversary

Gabriel Agurcia
March 26, 2012
Tae Kwon Do instructor Arnaldo Bolanos (center) stands with his eclectic group of students. Tae Kwon Do is one of many martial arts classes that is filled to the brim with eager minds and souls. (Billy Morcillo)

Martial Arts classes make their presence felt on campus

Gabriel Agurcia
March 12, 2012

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