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CSU Budget Cuts: Will They Affect Community College Transfer Students?
Pleasant Hill Community Faces Challenges with Retail Theft
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
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
Don Reed’s One Man Show Reaches DVC Students in Honor of Black History Month
Don Reed’s One Man Show Reaches DVC Students in Honor of Black History Month
CSU Budget Cuts: Will They Affect Community College Transfer Students?
Pleasant Hill Community Faces Challenges with Retail Theft
International Women’s Day Sparks Protests Across the Bay
International Women’s Day Sparks Protests Across the Bay
Wildfires Are Imminent in Contra Costa County. How Can We Prepare?
Wildfires Are Imminent in Contra Costa County. How Can We Prepare?
Courtesy of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor
California Launches New Climate Change Initiative
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
Trump’s Withdrawal of U.S. from Paris Agreement Deepens Concerns about Climate Future
Curtesy of Caitlin Keliiaa
Forgotten Resistance: Professor Caitllin Keliiaa Sheds Light on Native Women’s Labor
Gen Z Shakes Up Drinking Culture
Gen Z Shakes Up Drinking Culture
Campus Culture Collide: Student Life in Europe vs. the U.S.
Campus Culture Collide: Student Life in Europe vs. the U.S.
Students serving themselves at first meeting.
Looking for a Gouda Time? Meet the Sharpest Social Club on Campus!
Music for Wellness: How Sound Therapy Is Helping Enhance Student Mental Health
Music for Wellness: How Sound Therapy Is Helping Enhance Student Mental Health
Curtesy of Caitlin Keliiaa
Forgotten Resistance: Professor Caitllin Keliiaa Sheds Light on Native Women’s Labor
Campus Culture Collide: Student Life in Europe vs. the U.S.
Campus Culture Collide: Student Life in Europe vs. the U.S.
Students serving themselves at first meeting.
Looking for a Gouda Time? Meet the Sharpest Social Club on Campus!
Music for Wellness: How Sound Therapy Is Helping Enhance Student Mental Health
Music for Wellness: How Sound Therapy Is Helping Enhance Student Mental Health
Art by Melanie Cervantes. A poster showcasing ’Turtle Island’ in Dani Cornejo’s office.
Recent Graffiti on Campus Shows A Unique Form of Protest On the Rise
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
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
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 the Country Becomes More Divided, So Does the News
Bird Flu is Here to Stay. The U.S. Must Prepare
Privatizing Democracy: Tech Titans and Trump Forge A New Oligarchy
Privatizing Democracy: Tech Titans and Trump Forge A New Oligarchy
OPINION: The Healthcare System is Broken. MAHA Doesn’t Know Why.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
OPINION: The Message Behind the Loss
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?
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
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?
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
Courtesy of Colin Dalvand (center)
Final Innings: My Oakland A’s Experience
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
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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
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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
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
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The Inquirer, November 2024
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Courtesy of Anthony Gonzales
Award-Winning Author Héctor Tobar Discusses Race, Stereotypes and Latino Identity at Puente Event
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The Inquirer
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The Inquirer
Gabriel Agurcia

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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 Na'im 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 DVC's 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 DVC's 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
DVC's 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 Solano's 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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