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Study abroad program falls victim to budget cuts

Both London and Paris get the axe, dashing student's plans to study in the two cities

DVC faculty members only recently learned college district officials had pulled the plug on the London and Paris study abroad programs, leaving only the Florence intact. And they are not happy to have been left out of the decision-making process.  Full story

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Young student is a boy wonder

 Zenon Davis, 14, who takes statistics and French 4 at DVC, is one of 687 students under the age of 18 who attend classes here, according to the college’s research office.  Full story

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Humorous new play, 'On the Razzle' dazzles audiences

DVC's first play of the season, "On the Razzle" makes for a light-hearted, good time. Full story

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Football profile

One might expect Heron Azevedo to be a little unhappy. He left his family in Brazil at the invitation of head coach Mike Darr to play football for DVC, but ended up warming the bench all season. Instead of playing wide receiver, as he’d hoped, Azeveo got only limited playing time on special teams. Full story

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Editorial - ASDVC flouts the Brown Act

The first Associated Students of DVC meeting this semester had to be cancelled because President Lindsay St. Hill failed to post the agenda 72 hours before the scheduled meeting, as required by law.   Full story

Parking fee increase looms next semester

Although opposed by student leaders at Diablo Valley and Contra Costa colleges, a $5 per-semester parking fee increase is likely to join the continuing parade of fee hikes. 

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Scholarships abound for qualified students

Scholarships are available to new, continuing, and transferring DVC students who must be enrolled in at least six units in spring 2010, have a GPA of at least 2.5 and two letters of recommendation. 

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Vikings basketball

The Vikings made it to the championship game for the second tournament in a row, this time losing 76-58 to San Jose City College, in the Chevron Invitational on Nov. 29 at DVC. At the time, San Jose was ranked No. 1 in Northern California. 

 
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*Breaking News* DVC's accreditation safe again

The wait to discover DVC’s accreditation standing ended Monday morning when the administration received a fax from the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges confirming that the college had been “upgraded” from “showcause” to “probation.” Full story

Parking fee increase passes despite student opposition

Officials say a trial run will begin during the summer semester

A $5 hike in semester parking passes and a $1 increase in the daily rate will not be put into play this spring, despite approval by the district trustees late last semester.

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Vikings not shaken by conference loss

DVC’s women’s basketball team lost its third Big 8 conference game to Santa Rosa on Friday to drop their conference record to 5-3. 

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Out with the old in with the new

Vikings start baseball season with a fresh new roster

DVC’s head baseball coach Mike Neu has a challenge ahead when it comes to equaling the success of last year’s 35-win team that ended up No. 3 in the state.

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DVC taps reserves to make ends meet

The Associated Students of DVC has tapped the Student Union building’s reserve fund to pay for salaries, office supplies and the College Success workshops. 

 
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Guest opinion - Apathy toward veterans' stories disrespectful

I had the opportunity to attend the presentation from the Iraq Veterans against War on Nov.18. It was an amazingly truthful, sobering experience for me.   

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*Web Exclusive* Instructor brings history alive with new online class

Professor Melissa Jacobson spent her sabbatical studying Bay Area's history during World War II

Melissa Jacobson didn’t travel far to immerse herself in World War II history. 

She rolled back the clock in seven Bay Area communities to discover how ordinary people lived their lives as bombs dropped across Europe and American troops stormed Pacific beaches.

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Loss brings end to disappointing football season

The Vikings were defeated 49-28 on Nov. 14 by College of San Mateo, the No. 5-ranked team in Northern California.   Full story

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DVC Night Jazz Bands delivers first rate performance in their first CD

The CD release of “DVC Jazz Live” features members of the Night Jazz Band and Grammy-nominated tenor saxophonist Bob Mintzer. Much of its entertainment value comes from the diversity of its track listing.    Full story

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Middle man sentence marks end of scandal

Cash-for-grades scandal comes to a close with 240 day sentence for last defendant

The cash-for-grades scandal that involved DVC students selling hundreds of grades out of the college’s Admissions and Records office between 2000 and 2006, ended Oct. 30 with the sentencing of convicted middle man Khalid Nemati. 

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Upcoming concert a collaborative effort

Holiday season opens with concert by DVC's philharmonic orchestra and choir

DVC’s philharmonic orchestra and choir will join forces for a concert Dec. 5 that features Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No.6 in D Major and selected opera favorites from the likes of Mozart, Verdi, and Gilbert and Sullivan.

Letter to the editor

Trouble for transfers

With so many students scrambling to find a CSU or University that will accept them, we shouldn’t be surprised that so many qualified students are met with a resounding “NO!” from admissions committees across California.  As a DVC student with a 3. 1 comment

Inquirer staff earn awards at journalism conference

A semester of hard work and commitment was reinforced Nov. 5 at the Northern California conference of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, where Inquirer editors and staff members took home awards for photography, page design and reporting.  

 
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DVC drops ball in final minutes of play

Women's soccer team ties for second time in single week

The DVC women’s soccer team was resigned Thursday to a tie in the final seconds of stoppage play. 

 

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Students forget power of giving

As a high school student, I volunteered to help with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event. But I was shocked at how many young people refused to help with what is essentially a 24-hour party.