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Courtesy of Anthony Gonzales
Award-Winning Author Héctor Tobar Discusses Race, Stereotypes and Latino Identity at Puente Event
Courtesy of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor
California Launches New Climate Change Initiative
Panelists Nolan Higdon (second from the left) and Mickey Huff (projected onto the screen via Zoom) offered their analysis of the presidential election results at a campus discussion in mid-November.
DVC Holds Post-Election Discussion | Part 1: Political Analysis and Media Literacy
Courtesy of Andrea Sorce
DVC Economics Professor Becomes Mayor of Vallejo: An Interview with Andrea Sorce
Photo by Joseph Belli. Condors flock at Pinnacles National Park. The birds tagged as numbers 12 and 86 were among those which flew to the Diablo Range on August 18, 2024.
Rarest Bird in Continental U.S. Returns to the East Bay for the Fourth Time
Courtesy of Anthony Gonzales
Award-Winning Author Héctor Tobar Discusses Race, Stereotypes and Latino Identity at Puente Event
Panelists Nolan Higdon (second from the left) and Mickey Huff (projected onto the screen via Zoom) offered their analysis of the presidential election results at a campus discussion in mid-November.
DVC Holds Post-Election Discussion | Part 1: Political Analysis and Media Literacy
Courtesy of Andrea Sorce
DVC Economics Professor Becomes Mayor of Vallejo: An Interview with Andrea Sorce
Courtesy of JP Contreras, a CalFresh outreach coordinator with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
DVC Food Pantry Fights Student Hunger in Partnership with the Food Bank
Illustration by Edda Morazan
Hey ChatGPT, Come Up With a Title for My Article About Plagiarism
Courtesy of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor
California Launches New Climate Change Initiative
Courtesy of Andrea Sorce
DVC Economics Professor Becomes Mayor of Vallejo: An Interview with Andrea Sorce
Photo by Joseph Belli. Condors flock at Pinnacles National Park. The birds tagged as numbers 12 and 86 were among those which flew to the Diablo Range on August 18, 2024.
Rarest Bird in Continental U.S. Returns to the East Bay for the Fourth Time
Courtesy of Dr. Sang Hea Kil
Suspended SJSU Professor Criticizes University Reaction to Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests
Courtesy of Melissa Hickok
New County Program Aims to Instill Voter Confidence in Election Process
Panelists Nolan Higdon (second from the left) and Mickey Huff (projected onto the screen via Zoom) offered their analysis of the presidential election results at a campus discussion in mid-November.
DVC Holds Post-Election Discussion | Part 1: Political Analysis and Media Literacy
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
ANALYSIS: Young Voters Could Decide the 2024 Election—If They Vote
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
Courtesy of Anthony Gonzales
Award-Winning Author Héctor Tobar Discusses Race, Stereotypes and Latino Identity at Puente Event
Courtesy of DVC's Black Student Union via Instagram
BSU Showcases Student Talent at ‘Rhythm & Roots’ Event
Courtesy of Evelyn McCollum
A ‘Passage’ to the Heart: How Theater and Community Brought Student Director Evelyn McCollum Back to DVC
Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash
Celebrating Thankfulness at DVC
In 2023, three students in the DVC German Department seized the opportunity to study abroad in Bonn, Germany.
Sprechen sie Deutsch? At DVC, “Anyone Can Speak German”
Courtesy of DVC's Black Student Union via Instagram
BSU Showcases Student Talent at ‘Rhythm & Roots’ Event
Courtesy of Evelyn McCollum
A ‘Passage’ to the Heart: How Theater and Community Brought Student Director Evelyn McCollum Back to DVC
Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash
Celebrating Thankfulness at DVC
In 2023, three students in the DVC German Department seized the opportunity to study abroad in Bonn, Germany.
Sprechen sie Deutsch? At DVC, “Anyone Can Speak German”
Courtesy of Charley Daly with the DVC Alumni Association Bestselling author and DVC alum Daniel James Brown (left) in conversation with KTVU news anchor Frank Mallicoat.
Two Liberal Arts Scholarships Renamed in Honor of DVC Alum and Alum Associate
"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
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 DVC's annual career fair on March 13, connecting students to job opportunities at over 60 local businesses.
Career Fair Helps Students Discover Their Path Forward
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
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
OPINION: The Message Behind the Loss
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
Illustration by Edda Morazan
OPINION: This Holiday Season, Buy Less and Celebrate More
Anything But a Woman For President
Anything But a Woman For President
Photo by Andy Kelly on Unsplash
Letter to the Editor: A.I. Should be Banned in Schools
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
Dr. Amer Araim, adjunct political science professor at DVC. Photo by Keith Parsons.
Letter to the Editor: Peace and Justice in the Holy Land 
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?
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
Courtesy of DVC Athletics
DVC Women’s Volleyball: How Isabelle Dungca’s love for the sport brought her back to the court
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
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The Inquirer, December 2024
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Courtesy of Anthony Gonzales
Award-Winning Author Héctor Tobar Discusses Race, Stereotypes and Latino Identity at Puente Event
Courtesy of Evelyn McCollum
A ‘Passage’ to the Heart: How Theater and Community Brought Student Director Evelyn McCollum Back to DVC
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Nikki Moylan

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Co-editor-in-chief, spring 2017. Staff member, fall 2016.

All content by Nikki Moylan
Customers flip through the selection of records at Amoeba Music in Berkeley, Calif.

Vinyl records groove into listener’s hearts

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
May 14, 2017

Local accessory business caters to Bay Area fashionistas

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
May 9, 2017
Rows of rock records at Amoeba Music in Berkeley, Calif.

Art in the record section of Amoeba Music in Berkeley, Calif.

Some of the selection at Amoeba Music in Berkeley, Calif.

Customers flip through the selection of records at Amoeba Music in Berkeley, Calif.

Jewelry for sale from Suz and Bex.

A student looks at jewelry for sale from Suz and Bex on the DVC campus on April 27, 2017.

The setup for Suz and Bex on the DVC campus on April 27, 2017.

Jewelry from Suz and Bex on the DVC campus on April 27, 2017.

Facebook has privacy shortcuts that can help limit what users share.

Social media leads to excessive snooping

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
April 18, 2017

Brown Bag Workshop informs about sexual assault

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
April 18, 2017

Page design portfolio, Spring 2017

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
March 28, 2017
The forensics team after their big win at the championships.

Speech team takes victory at Northern CA competition

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
March 21, 2017
Ty Piona, kinesiology major, works with a student in the gym on March 16, 2017.

DVC certified personal trainers now available

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
March 21, 2017
A screenshot of gameplay in Board Kings, a new app.

Board Kings treats players like royalty

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
March 18, 2017
DVC Horticulture holds its annual plant sale on February 24, 2017.

DVC Horticulture holds annual plant sale

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
March 2, 2017
The Crow's Nest is a popular hotspot for lunch on campus.

[Photo] DVC has outgrown the Crow's Nest

March 8, 2017
Social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, allow users to check multiple times and see what friends are doing.

[Photo] Editorial: Social media detox is necessary for student well-being

February 22, 2017
Clothes hang in the White Pony Express' free general store.

White Pony Express offers volunteer opportunities and more to DVC students

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
February 15, 2017
DVC students on their first day of volunteering at the White Pony Express in Pleasant Hill, California on February 12, 2017.

Calexit is not going to happen, despite push from small percentage of Californians

Calexit is not going to happen, despite push from small percentage of Californians

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
February 3, 2017
Participants hold up signs to show their solidarity during the Women's March in Walnut Creek, California on January 21, 2017.

Women’s March in Walnut Creek inspires and empowers all

Nikki Moylan, Co-editor in chief
January 22, 2017
Milo Yiannopoulos speaks with a crowd of supporters during a peaceful protest on the UC Davis campus on January 14, 2017.

[Photo] Milo Yiannopoulos speaking event is cancelled due to aggressive protesters, rally occurs the next day

Will Nevin, News editor
January 17, 2017
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[Photo] Buzz: How are you preparing for finals?

December 6, 2016
Buzz: How are you preparing for finals?

Buzz: How are you preparing for finals?

Will Nevin and Nikki Moylan
December 6, 2016
A student checks the exposure of their film shots using the table light. Courtesy of Professor Nicole White

The low key popularity of film photography

Nikki Moylan, Staff member
December 5, 2016
Artwork by Daniel Leclaire.

Artwork by Olivia Deems

A few of the featured works for sale at Flying Colors.

Artwork by Soheyl Hamzavi.

Comic book artist Darick Robertson autographs his work at Flying Colors Comic Book Store during a meet and greet on November 19, 2016.

A fan of Darick Robertson's signed work at Flying Colors Comic Book Store on November 19, 2016.

Comic book artist Darick Robertson poses for a selfie with a fan during a signing at Flying Colors Comic Book Store on November 19, 2016.

Comic book artist Darick Robertson takes a break from a signing at Flying Colors Comic Book store on November 19, 2016.

There is a large selection of comics available at Flying Colors, photographed here on November 18, 2016.

[Photo] Flying Colors celebrates Local Comic Shop Day with Darick Robertson

December 13, 2016
A line forms during a signing at Flying Colors Comic Book store on November 19, 2016.

Inside Flying Colors Comics on November 18, 2016.

Inside Flying Colors Comics on November 18, 2016.

Inside Flying Colors Comics on November 18, 2016.

Inside Flying Colors Comics on November 18, 2016.

Prog metal band The Element performs at Diablo Valley College's Performing Arts Center on November 10, 2016.

Prog metal band The Element performs at Diablo Valley College's Performing Arts Center on November 10, 2016.

Prog metal band The Element performs at Diablo Valley College's Performing Arts Center on November 10, 2016.

[Photo] The Element unleashes metal onto DVC

December 13, 2016
Students and faculty came together to peacefully protest in the DVC Commons on Mon. Nov. 14.

DVC holds “safe space” for students in need after election results

Nikki Moylan, Staff member
November 15, 2016
Students gather peacefully and express election concerns in the Commons on November 14, 2016.

Ceramics instructor Mark Messenger critiques a student's art piece during class on November 3, 2016.

One of Mark Messenger's art pieces, photographed in the staff studio.

Ceramics instructor Mark Messenger helps Emma Wu craft a piece on the throwing wheel on November 3, 2016.

Ceramics instructor Mark Messenger helps Emma Wu craft a piece on the throwing wheel on November 3, 2016.

[Photo] Holism in the art world of Mark Messenger

December 4, 2016
Ceramics instructor Mark Messenger critiques art pieces by students during class on November 3, 2016.

Ceramics instructor Mark Messenger helps a student mix glaze for a project on November 3, 2016.

Professors Amer Araim and Mickey Huff discuss the current election to interested students on October 26, 2016.

DVC faculty and community leaders discuss election and issues

Nikki Moylan, Staff member
November 1, 2016
Chelsea Calderon

Music majors recital starts off on a high note

Nikki Moylan, Staff member
October 24, 2016

DVC Honor Society serves campus, community, and more

Nikki Moylan, Staff member
October 12, 2016
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[Photo] DVC alumni honor Steve Sage at Walnut Festival

October 11, 2016
Buzz: What would get you to attend more DVC events?

Buzz: What would get you to attend more DVC events?

Alberto Chang and Nikki Moylan
September 24, 2016
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Shane Morris, Damarius Muchison Sam Allan and Juiwan Brown, left to right, take the field against College of the Sequoias on Sept. 17, 2016 at Viking Stadium. The final score was Vikings 44, Giants 28. Nikki Moylan / The Inquirer

[Photo] Vikings topple the Giants

Geoffrey Weseman, Staff member
September 20, 2016
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Long-awaited Round 1 opens in Sunvalley Mall

Long-awaited Round 1 opens in Sunvalley Mall

Nikki Moylan, Staff member
September 8, 2016
Professor Steve Johnson compares two skulls.

Casts of hominid skulls on display in the anthropology department

[Photo] New DVC anthropology institute offers tools to thrive in today’s world

Jeannette Chiappone
October 23, 2016
Professor Steve Johnson points to a region in Africa during a lesson.

The Buzz: What was your most memorable moment this summer?

The Buzz: What was your most memorable moment this summer?

Will Nevin, Nagisa Tsukada, Frank Guitron, Nikki Moylan, and Alberto Chang
August 17, 2016
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