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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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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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Summer fun: 2016

Summer fun: 2016

Erin Smith and Julianna Cardinale
May 18, 2016
The Buzz: If you could choose one famous person to give a DVC commencement speech, who would you pick and why?

The Buzz: If you could choose one famous person to give a DVC commencement speech, who would you pick and why?

Chelsey Schallig, Melanie Calimlim, Dominique Smith, and Julianna Cardinale
May 18, 2016
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[Photo] The buzz: What kind of music do you listen to when you’re studying and why?

Melanie Calimlim and Erin Smith
May 12, 2016
James 'Tanner' White pitches for the Diablo Valley College Vikings on Friday, April 15 against the Modesto Pirates.

Spring sports have another dominant season

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
May 3, 2016
Starting pitcher Billy Babb (#28) makes his last start of the season in game against Sacramento City College on Thursday, April 28.

[Photo] Vikings taste defeat again

Jesse Sutterley, Co-editor-in-chief
April 30, 2016
Third baseman Bailey Simmons takes her at bat in the top of the fourth inning in game against Cosumnes River on Tuesday April 26.

[Photo] Softball takes off to the playoffs

Erin Smith, Staff member
April 29, 2016
James 'Tanner' White pitches for the Diablo Valley College Vikings on Friday, April 15 against the Modesto Pirates.

[Photo] Pirates pillage Vikings in extra innings

Erin Smith, Inquirer Staff
April 17, 2016
First baseman Cynthia Duenas (#13) hits a grand slam in the bottom of the third inning to put the Vikings up 4-2 in game against Santa Rosa on Friday, April 15.

Vikings get no luck in doubleheader against Bear Cubs

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
April 17, 2016
Buzz: How do you feel about commercial jets flying out of Buchanan airport?

Buzz: How do you feel about commercial jets flying out of Buchanan airport?

Jess Parry and Julianna Cardinale
April 12, 2016
Starting pitcher Billy Babb (#23) gives up 7 hits and three earned runs in game against Consumes River on Thursday, March 31.

[Photo] Hawkeyes take flight over Vikings Baseball

Erin Smith, Inquirer Staff
April 3, 2016
Pitcher Nicole Nordahl (#12) gets out of a first inning jam in game against American River on Tuesday, March 29.

[Photo] American River Beavers chomp DVC Vikings in Big 8 conference

Erin Smith, Inquirer Staff
March 31, 2016
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[Photo] Buzz: How do you feel about Jerry Brown raising minimum wage to $15 an hr by 2022?

Erin Smith and Melanie Calimlim
March 29, 2016
Buzz: What are you doing over Spring break?

Buzz: What are you doing over Spring break?

Julianna Cardinale and Chelsey Schallig
March 17, 2016

DVC dealing with spring sports rainouts

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
March 11, 2016

Print edition page design portfolio

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
March 10, 2016
#43 Safiyyah Yasin drives to the basket in an attempt to score in 64-56 loss to CCSF on March 5.

Rams defeat Vikings in elite eight round

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
March 6, 2016
DVC player Jojuan Carrington (11) looks for an open pass in a game between DVC and SCC at DVC in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The Vikings won 73 - 40.

Vikings blowout Panthers and advance to the quarter finals

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
March 3, 2016
Diablo Valley defeats Contra Costa in overtime

Diablo Valley defeats Contra Costa in overtime

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
February 27, 2016
#20 Reggie Arthur-Mixon pulls up to take a shot against Modesto Junior College on February 19.

Vikings fall short in ten point loss

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
February 22, 2016
Buzz: What do you wish someone had told you about your first day at DVC?

Buzz: What do you wish someone had told you about your first day at DVC?

Julianna Cardinale and Allison Roullier
February 18, 2016
Kristina Lencesova returns a serve in DVC's match against Foothill, Feb 5.

Women’s tennis blocks Foothill

Julianna Cardinale, Sports editor
February 8, 2016
Atticus Soane is practicing while he's on deck at the Viking home game on Feb. 19.

Athletic teams rally for spring season

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
December 8, 2015
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[Photo] Buzz: What are your Holiday traditions?

Erin Smith and Julianna Cardinale, Inquirer Staff
December 1, 2015
Yazmin Jaime (22) looks for an open teammate as DVC looks to score against ARC. Vikings won 1-0.

Vikings win in the 90th minute

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
November 10, 2015
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[Photo] Buzz: Do gender stereotypes still exist? How?

Erin Smith & Julianna Cardinale, Inquirer Staff
November 5, 2015
DVC forward Karla Ramos (7) and SJD midfielder Elizabeth Martinez (13) battle for the ball in a game between DVC and SJD at DVC in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The Vikings tied 2-2.

Vikings fail to tame the Mustangs

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
October 20, 2015
Alex Herrera, 21, Special Ed

Gabriela Jimenez, 18, Undeclared

Kevin Chinn, 23, Music

Matt Reyes, 24, Mechanical Engineering

Change needed for students safety at night

Change needed for students safety at night

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
October 12, 2015
Karla Ramos(7) and Icela Rodriguez(12) attacking opponent in a game between DVC and Sierra at DVC on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. The teams tied 0-0.

DVC comes up empty in second straight tie

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
October 6, 2015
DVC midfielder Icela Rodriguez (12) evades defenders as she moves down the field in the second half of the game.

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.

Two late goals give DVC the victory

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
September 22, 2015

One goal wasn’t enough for DVC

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
September 15, 2015

Women’s soccer team will score

Julianna Cardinale, Staff member
September 1, 2015
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