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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
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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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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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Photo editor, spring 2014 and  fall 2013.

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Susan Lamb, DVC's new President. (file photo/ DVC Inquirer)

[Photo] Susan Lamb named new president of DVC

Chris Core and Shannon Richey
December 2, 2017
By July, students should be able to use the new cafeteria and food services building. The cafeteria is expected to be operational by the fall semester.

[Photo] End of construction is in sight, but access is an issue

Collin James, News editor
May 14, 2014
Diablo Valley College track and field team members Emma Shoenstein, Scott Lindsay and Joel Timbrell, run a cool down, after training on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at DVC track.

[Photo] Track athletes advance to NorCal finals

Tyler Elmore, Online editor
May 14, 2014
Kelsey Leonard is one of the DVC swimmers that won at the State Championship.

[Photo] Records fall at State Championship

Rachel Ann Reyes and Benjamin Davidson
May 14, 2014
Frank Schulenburg, the executive director of Wiki Education Foundation, demonstrates ways to use Wikipedia in class to Diablo Valley College instructors on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in the DVC library.

[Photo] DVC instructors learn benefits of using Wikipedia in the classroom

Regina Ortanez, Arts & features editor
May 9, 2014
DVC dance students Katarina Klass and Khalil Lamnaouar practice their dance routine for technical director Scott Heiden, in "Stories Unraveled."

DVC dance students semester culminates in “Stories Unraveled”

Regina Ortanez and Gustavo Vasquez
April 30, 2014
Set of handmade cups made by ceramics students which were given out to the first 0 people who attended DVC's showcase at the California conference for the advancement of ceramic art. Photographed on Wednesday, April 23, prior to the CCACA conference in Davis, Calif.

[Photo] Ceramics show sculpts out the best from DVC

Tara Tashayod, Staff member
April 30, 2014
Dominic Baldwin won Male Swimmer of the Meet at the Big 8 Conference.

[Photo] Swimming torpedoes their way to State

Tyler Elmore, Online editor
April 30, 2014
Joan Symonds, director of the Children's Center, shows the where the fire originated in her building on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

[Photo] Smoke closes part of Children’s Center

Rachel Ann Reyes, Editor-in-chief
April 24, 2014
Leona Gee of the 511 Contra Costa holds down a blender full of lemonade and ice which is being crushed by the peddling of Diablo Valley College student Cristian Aragon on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 for Earth Day.

Students go eco-friendly for Earth Day

Gustavo Vasquez, Photo chief
April 22, 2014
USC professor Robert Hernandez talking to students that attended the annual Journalism Association of Community Colleges at the Marriott Hotel, Burbank, Calif. on Thursday, April. 3, 2014. Hernandez was the keynote speaker during the opening reception of the annual JACC convention.

[Photo] The Inquirer competes and networks at this year’s JACC convention

Tara Tashayod, Staff member
April 9, 2014
Left to right: ASDVC president, Sam Park, along with Keith Montes, John Michealson, Elizabeth Nash, and Dr. Arain in the commission of judicial review for the club Model UN at Diablo Valley College on Thursday, Mar. 25, 2014.

[Photo] Investigation is underway for Model United Nations

Rachel Ann Reyes, Editor-in-chief
April 2, 2014
College Park High School student Dylan hill (left) and CPHS ceramics instructor Lesley Jensen (right) setting up display box of ceramic and glass artwork on Monday, Mar. 31, 2014 in the Diablo Valley Library. The show in the DVC library will be showcases between April 3, through May 18, 2014. Artist reception will be held Thursday, April. 17, 5-7P.M. in L218.

College Park students show ‘Perspectives’

Gustavo Vasquez, Photo chief
April 2, 2014
The Off The Grid sign marks the entrance to a variety of stationed food trucks in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord. The variety of different trucks are available from 11:00 s.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

[Photo] Going Off the Grid in Concord

April 1, 2014
Chelsea Corby displays her forehand shot as she returns a ball from a Folsom Lake Falcon. Both Men's and Women's tennis won their matches at home, on Friday, March 28.

[Photo] Vikings glide over Folsom Lake

April 1, 2014
Off the Grid entrance at the Willows shopping center in Concord, CA.

Koja Pineapple Chicken Burger Kamikaze Fries from Koja Kitchen.

Toru Sugita explains the processes of etching on Saturday, March 8, 2014. The SGC International is holding their first printmaking conference in the end of the month in SF. Sugita organized the show to present the school's presence in printmaking and etching in the SF Bay Area.

Submerged Bay Area etchers showcase at DVC art gallery

Gustavo Vasquez, Photo chief
March 13, 2014
Dental hygiene student Bryan Pepperell and Dr. Jill Owens examining student's teeth during an initial exam before being accepted for teeth cleaning on March 4, 2014.

[Photo] Bachelor’s degrees could come to community colleges

Collin James, News editor
March 5, 2014
Sebastiàn Silva conducts a question and answer session after screening "Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus" in the BFL conference room on Feb. 18, 2014.

[Photo] Chilean director screens Sundance film at DVC

February 20, 2014
Sebastiàn Silva conducts a question and answer session after screening "Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus" in the BFL conference room on Feb. 18, 2014.

[Photo] Chilean director screens Sundance film at DVC

Regina Ortanez, Staff member
February 20, 2014
Student Michelle Barahona picks up her two daughters, Keyla and Kianna after school on Jan. 30, 2014. Barahona is one of many student parents who benefit from the early childhood education program.

[Photo] DVC student parents are offered options in child care

Benjamin Davidson, Managing editor
February 11, 2014
DVC student Sasha Rozenberg helps artist Boris Lyubner pack away a portion of the 93 pieces which were in the exhibit at the closing reception on Saturday, Feb 1, 2014.

Art exhibit lightens up library

Gustavo Vasquez, Photo chief
February 2, 2014
Regina Ortanez

[Photo] Regina Ortanez

January 22, 2014
Intructional technology coordinator Neal Skapura demonstrates to instructors how to use D2L on Jan. 27, 2014. The recent push to D2L has made instructors learn how to use the new program (Gustavo Vasquez).

[Photo] New district-wide platform shows promise

Amrita Kaur, Staff member
January 28, 2014
Josh Bradshaw

[Photo] Josh Bradshaw

January 22, 2014
Tyler Elmore

[Photo] Tyler Elmore

January 2, 2015
Allan Kew

[Photo] Allan Kew

January 18, 2014
John Lawrence

Tara Tashayod

[Photo] Tara Tashayod

January 13, 2014
Andrew Barber

[Photo] Andrew Barber

September 14, 2014
Wesley Ihezue

[Photo] Wesley Ihezue

September 14, 2014
Ami Kaur

[Photo] Amrita Kaur

September 16, 2014
Rachel Ann Reyes

[Photo] Rachel Ann Reyes

January 23, 2014
Sasan Kasravi

[Photo] Sasan Kasravi

January 22, 2014
Collin James

[Photo] Collin James

January 22, 2014
Gustavo Vasquez

[Photo] Gustavo Vasquez

January 22, 2014
Benjamin Davidson

[Photo] Benjamin Davidson

January 23, 2014
Bronchey Hodges

[Photo] Bronchey Hodges

January 13, 2014
Mister Simmons Jr.

[Photo] Mister Simmons Jr.

January 22, 2014
Keanda Lewis

[Photo] Keanda Lewis

January 22, 2014
DVC Instructor Luke Damiani pours molten iron on alumni Laura VanDuren's paper boat on Saturday, Nov. 9.

DVC iron pour melts into a success

Gustavo Vasquez
November 13, 2013
Intro to print making students Kelly Loria, Sean Hopkin, and Andrew Sharr viewing pottery at holiday art department sale Tuesday, Dec 3 2013.Photo credit: Gustavo Vasquez

Holiday art sale raises money for DVC department

Gustavo Vasquez and Akihisa Kishigami
December 12, 2013
Sarah Smelser demonstrating print making to DVC students.Photo credit: Gustavo Vasquez

Printmaking gallery showcases visiting artist’s work

Gustavo Vasquez
December 11, 2013
DVC's eclectic eateries

DVC’s eclectic eateries

Benjamin Davidson and Gustavo Vasquez
October 23, 2013
Architecture and engineering chair, Daniel Abbott demonstrating new Digital Position Readout on the metal lathes that have been there for years in metal shop (Gustavo Vasquez/ The Inquirer).

New mechanical technology program aids students in vocational careers

Gustavo Vasquez
October 22, 2013
DVC student Chris Fowler is keeping the fire alive during the iron furnace refractory burnout (Gustavo Vasquez/ The Inquirer).

Upcoming iron pour brings excitement to DVC’s art program

Gustavo Vasquez
October 21, 2013
CARDA handler Mark Herrick and his search dog Kapo are prepping for Monday's search and rescue exercise on campus. Herrick is explaining strategy to CARDA apprentice Karl McDade and a prospective volunteer (Gustavo Vasquez/ The Inquirer).

Search and rescue dog teams train at DVC

Gustavo Vasquez
October 6, 2013

DVC students take home awards at Cal Poly Design Village competition

Gustavo Vasquez
October 1, 2013
The fire that ravaged Mt. Diablo could be seen from Bay Point on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2013. (Gustavo Vasquez/The Inquirer)

Wildfires scorch Mt. Diablo

Collin James and Gustavo Vasquez
September 11, 2013
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