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“First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out.” These are the first lines of Martin Niemoller’s “First They Came,” a poem that speaks to the slippery slope of fascist rule when left unchecked — a theme explored in DVC’s final play of the semester, “It Can’t Happen Here,” running through May...
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In the Bay Area, content creation isn’t always just about gaining likes and followers. Some creators are also using their platforms to bring people together, highlight issues and make an impact within their communities. A growing number of creators in the region have found ways to connect with people both in-person and online, bringing videos...
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Traveling to and from Diablo Valley College can be difficult due to slow bus schedules and the school’s distance to BART. As a result, many students drive to campus alone. The Contra Costa Community College District, and this school in particular, has made sustainability a priority in recent years, focusing efforts on making transit more...
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The Bay Area housing crisis has reached a tipping point for residents like Greg Wiseman, 35, who recently left his apartment in downtown Walnut Creek because he could no longer afford the cost. “I work eight hours a day and five days a week and I budget every month, but it still wasn’t enough to...
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Commuters crowd on a dimly lit BART platform as the roar of an oncoming train pushes cold air through their hair. It’s a daily ritual for over 200,000 Bay Area commuters — but due to the transit agency’s funding crisis, their rides could grind to a halt. Facing up to $400 million in budget deficits,...
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“This is human created art. This is something that AI can never copy,” said Jose Fernandez-Mares, a student choreographer, describing Diablo Valley College’s upcoming spring dance show, which challenges the growing influence of AI in the arts. “To be Alive: Is to Dance” runs May 16-18 in DVC’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the Pleasant...
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Diablo Valley College hosted a Career & Transfer Fair on April 8 featuring representatives from more than 60 employers and universities for students to interact with. According to a spokesperson at Transfer Services, around 600 students attended. “We’re looking for students who are energetic, really excited to be around kids and talk to students, w
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Many people talk about college life as a time to learn, grow, gain independence, discover new opportunities and simply to experience life. For a lot of students, what’s not talked about often enough is how much burnout and exhaustion they deal with in the process. Madison Diaz, a 21-year-old kinesiology major at Diablo Valley College,...
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For students at Diablo Valley College, the California governor’s race could have a direct impact on day-to-day life, as state policies influence everything from tuition funding and financial aid programs to the affordability of areas like Concord and Pleasant Hill. Yet despite the importance of the state’s primary election happening less than a month from...
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As students prepare to transfer to universities in the fall or to register for their next semester of classes here at Diablo Valley College, many are lining up to meet with counselors who can help plan their next steps. But some students are noticing that it’s easier said than done to grab an available counseling...
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