<![CDATA[The Inquirer - News RSS]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/se/the-inquirer-news-rss-1.2031 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:34:47 -0400 en <![CDATA[DVC to gain an Alumni Association]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/dvc-to-gain-an-alumni-association-1.1479959

By: Morgan Renteria

New ASDVC president to make group a priority

One of Katerina Schreck’s top goals as newly elected president of the Associated students of DVC is to encourage people to join the college’s declining Alumni Association....

]]> 1.1479959 Thu, 13 May 2010 19:17:41 -0400 <![CDATA[Students encouraged to attend DVC graduation ceremony]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/students-encouraged-to-attend-dvc-graduation-ceremony-1.1479952

By: Lina Pervez


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.   ...

]]> 1.1479952 Thu, 13 May 2010 18:56:29 -0400 <![CDATA[Student workers face reduced hours, lost positions]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/student-workers-face-reduced-hours-lost-positions-1.1479706

By: Yuno Imai


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.  ...

]]> 1.1479706 Thu, 13 May 2010 02:57:59 -0400 <![CDATA["Brown Bag" play allows student directors to grow]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/brown-bag-play-allows-student-directors-to-grow-1.1478324

By: Nick Sestanovich



Coming on the heels of DVC’s production of Othello, aspiring student directors have put their own spins on lesser-known plays by William Shakespeare for this year’s “Brown Bag” productions.  ...

]]> 1.1478324 Tue, 11 May 2010 17:23:30 -0400 <![CDATA[ESL component under consideration]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/esl-component-under-consideration-1.1478284

By: David Matteri


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.  ...

]]> 1.1478284 Tue, 11 May 2010 16:04:05 -0400 <![CDATA[Sports possibly saved by Title IX]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/sports-possibly-saved-by-title-ix-1.1472390

By: Scott Baba

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....

]]> 1.1472390 Tue, 4 May 2010 21:07:51 -0400 <![CDATA[Code vs. free speech]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/code-vs-free-speech-1.1472361

By: Ariel Messman-Rucker


'Unauthorized' flier violates ASDVC code, group claims violation of free speech during election

As campus police stood guard and supporters of the accused waved signs defending freedom of speech, an Associated Students of DVC committee found three candidates in the recent student government elections guilty of an Elections Code violation....

]]> 1.1472361 Tue, 4 May 2010 20:38:57 -0400 <![CDATA[Gangs and 'wannabes' stake campus claims]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/gangs-and-wannabes-stake-campus-claims-1.1469859

By: Christopher C. Long


DVC bombarded with graffiti

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

]]> 1.1469859 Sun, 2 May 2010 20:08:37 -0400 <![CDATA[ASDVC president’s leadership in question]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/asdvc-president-s-leadership-in-question-1.1437086

By: Ariel Messman-Rucker


Student government meeting disrupted by multiple outbursts

President Lindsay St. Hill’s leadership was called into question April 27 during an Associated Students of DVC meeting that erupted into angry shouting, walk-outs and tears....

]]> 1.1437086 Sat, 1 May 2010 19:41:46 -0400 <![CDATA[Students for a Democratic Society hosts tribute for late historian]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/students-for-a-democratic-society-hosts-tribute-for-late-historian-1.1435508

By: Jonathan Roisman


Hundreds drawn to Peforming Arts Center for a celebration in honor of noted historian Howard Zinn.

A celebration in honor of the late historian Howard Zinn drew 100 students and faculty to the Performing Arts Center on April 28 for rousing tributes to the man who believed history should focus on the masses, rather than their leaders....

]]> 1.1435508 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:35:22 -0400 <![CDATA[Students seek to instruct with holiday celebration]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/students-seek-to-instruct-with-holiday-celebration-1.1433768

By: Jonathan Roisman


The Latino Student Association wants Cinco de Mayo festivities to bring cultural awareness

The Latino Student Alliance is holding a three-day celebration for Cinco de Mayo from Monday May 3 to Wednesday May 5 in the patio area between the cafeteria and the student union building....

]]> 1.1433768 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:33:52 -0400 <![CDATA[Zink honored by faculty lecture honor]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/zink-honored-by-faculty-lecture-honor-1.1430282

By: David Matteri


English instructor speaks about staying positive in the workplace

In an academic tradition that spans more than 30 years, this year’s Faculty Lecture honor went to English department Chair Nancy Zink....

]]> 1.1430282 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:42:37 -0400 <![CDATA[Credit by exam]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/credit-by-exam-1.1429552

By: Yuno Imai

An alternate way to earn college credits

Students can earn college credits without taking the actual class, if they can prove enough knowledge of the subjects....

]]> 1.1429552 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:59:54 -0400 <![CDATA[Students face another cut]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/students-face-another-cut-1.1428210

By: Yuno Imai

EOPS program has a long wait list and no new acceptances due to budget cuts

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services program for poor and academically disadvantaged students continues to reel from a 40 percent cut in state funding for the 2009-2010 school year....

]]> 1.1428210 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:28:26 -0400 <![CDATA[New ASDVC president elected]]> http://www.theinquireronline.com/news/new-asdvc-president-elected-1.1415352

By: Ariel Messman-Rucker


Student government election draws lowest voter turnout in years