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Whirlwind of accusations ends as committee tosses out all charges

The latest chapter in the recent student government elections ended May 4 with the Elections Committee voting to drop all charges against three Progressive Democratic Students candidates, including its unanimous decision of the previous week that the three were guilty of one Elections Code violation. Full story

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Ready for a close-up

DVC Film Club helps student filmmakers

“Back to one!” Seth Craven shouts, and the scene is quickly reset. The camera is pushed back on its dolly to the starting position, its lenses carefully adjusted. The child actor, set in frame, makes faces at the camera as he waits. Full story

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The Black Keys bare their soul

The sixth album from the Akron-based pair takes them back to their roots

Raw soul sets the Black Keys latest album, "Brothers," apart from others who have ventured and failed to take center stage in the world of bluesy-prog-rock bliss. Full story

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Green Intern works out the silver and black

Trainer gains experience with the Oakland Raiders

In his first year at DVC, Zotello is one of 10 people selected for a three-month, personal training internship with the Oakland Raiders. Full story

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Inquirer applauds code changes

Election Committee changes rules to accomodate First Amendment

The Election Committee did the right thing by finally dropping all charges against three Progressive Democratic Student candidates Francisco Hinajosa, Nick Holmes and Brian Donovan who ran for student government positions in the recent election. Full story

Jobs, hours sacrificed to get in 'the black'

Classified staff are losing jobs and hours in college's attempt to exit the budget crisis

Even long-time staff are not protected from the wave of reduced hours and job cuts to relieve DVC in a time of financial crisis.

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Student activist cited for battery of ASDVC member

Long-time DVC student arrested during Cinco de Mayo celebration

Cinco de Mayo festivities outside the Student Union building May 5 were interrupted by the public arrest of Students for a Democratic Society member, Frank Runninghorse.

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ESL component under consideration

Teachers discuss pros and cons of purchasing add-on to test

Despite concerns about a new computer-scored test, the English department is not ready to spend money on an upgrade that would identify students who lack English language fluency.

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DVC instructors go back to school

A series of workshops will teach DVC professors how to help basic skills students

Forty DVC professors will "go back to school" June 1-3 to learn how to better educate students lacking in basic academic skills.

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Student workers face reduced hours, lost positions

A 50 percent cut in work study funds could leave students without jobs

An expected nearly 50 percent cut in federal work study funds for the 2010-11 school could leave the 72 DVC students currently in the program without jobs or with fewer hours.

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Gangs and 'wannabes' stake campus claims

DVC bombarded with graffiti

Gang graffiti is a common sight on campus as police discuss what should be done about it.

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ASDVC transparency within social media sites

'Official' Facebook group for Board members and executives closed to the public

The Associated Students of DVC risks violating California’s “open meeting law,” by maintaining a private “group page” on the popular social media site, facebook.com, according to two leading authorities on the law.

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College has yet to determine filled positions

A delay for a committee meeting to decide which retirees to replace has some DVC faculty concerned.

In the four weeks since President Judy Walters announced limited hiring for vacant faculty positions, a committee has yet to meet and decide which retiring professors to replace next year.

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Students encouraged to attend DVC graduation ceremony

Hundreds of graduates will participate in DVC ceremony

About 250 to 350 students are expected to walk in DVC’s graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. on May 28 in Viking Stadium.

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Sports possibly saved by Title IX

Investigation launched into elimination of certain DVC sports teams

DVC may have violated Title IX with its plan to shut down several sports programs because of budget cuts, according to complaints filed with the Contra Costa Community College District and the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.

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From the Corps to the classroom

On Jan. 17, 2007, when most students were returning to campus after winter break, Brian Vargas was a Marine Corps team leader in Hitt, Iraq, who made life and death decisions every day.

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