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Sending a message: Fall showcase tackles phone addiction, social issues through dance

Nov 24, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Jose Rivera |Samantha Hernández Navarro

LBCC’s dance showcase kicked off on Friday Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. with 10 dances in total and three students presenting their first-ever choreographies. The dance program had a total of nine weeks to prepare all 10 dances and showed a wide array of styles including ballet, modern and a dash of tap dancing. One of the highlight dances of the show was the third dance titled “And So, They Prevailed” choreographed by student dancer Amanda Arroyo.
Event honors activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes

Oct 29, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Jose Rivera |Destiny Garcia

The memory of activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes was honored at an LBCC fundraiser for the “Helping Homeless Students” initiative on Thursday. Hughes had previously spoken at LBCC in 2019, initially only at a two hour event but her trip grew to three days of several more talks. Money was raised through participants’ purchase of raffle tickets where a variety of prizes were available.
LBCC’s Women’s Volleyball streak broken in 3-1 game

Oct 27, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Jose Rivera |Brianna Apodaca

LBCC’s winning streak was broken in an away game against Cerritos with a final score of 3-1 on Wednesday. The first round set the precedent of a tough game as Cerritos’s strong start kept LBCC’s team on their toes. 26-24, 23-25, 25-21, 25-20 were the final scores for each round with a play that was neck-to-neck. Playing against a team of equal skill, LBCC and Cerritos frequently called time-outs throughout the match to regroup and strategize.
Vikings sweep Seagulls in 13th consecutive victory

Oct 7, 2024 | lbccviking.com | Jose Rivera |Kameron Hendricks

LBCC swept LA Harbor 3-0 with sophomore middle blocker Jubilee Allen landing the final winning point, bringing the women’s volleyball team to a 13-game winning streak this season. Despite the Seagulls landing a point within the first few minutes, LBCC’s team kept their cool and quickly bounced back with a point of their own, sustaining vigor throughout the match.
Nature’s Sanctuary: Finding Calm and Joy in the Great Outdoors

Mar 22, 2024 | medium.com | Jose Rivera

In our modern society, mental health issues have become increasingly prevalent. The pressures and demands of daily life, coupled with the constant exposure to technology and social media, have created a breeding ground for stress, anxiety, and depression. However, amidst all the chaos, there is one simple yet powerful antidote that can help counter these mental health challenges — going outside and immersing oneself in the wonders of Mother Nature.
The Jester

Mar 19, 2024 | medium.com | Jose Rivera

It was a chilly night, right before midnight. I was on my way home after an painfully exhausting long shift from my job. I’m on my phone walking to the bus stop when a sudden stranger wearing what seems to be a jester stops me from my track. With the flickering light of street lights, I was able to see his figure. He wore a vibrant color of red and white and wear a big floppy pair of red and white boots that coordinates with his clothes.
No. 14 Cal turns to SDSU, UCLA after ITA Championship misfortune

Feb 16, 2024 | dailycal.org | Jose Rivera

Vigorous competition caved in on Cal this past weekend as it dropped two games and came away with one win in the ITA National Team Indoor Championship. Coming up just short in the tournament opener against then-No. 5 Michigan, Cal failed to advance past the first round in this prestigious tournament. Having an early advantage in the doubles category, Cal was able to trade blows with the Wolverines.
Cal looks to upset Michigan at ITA National Team Indoor Championships

Feb 9, 2024 | dailycal.org | Jose Rivera

After qualifying earlier this season, Cal women’s tennis travels to Seattle for the ITA National Team Indoor Championships this weekend. The tournament features the top 16 women's teams in a four-day tournament eventually crowning an indoor national champion. The No.15 Bears head to the Pacific Northwest to play at University of Washington’s Nordstrom Tennis Center, where they are set to face No. 5 and fourth-seeded Michigan.
Bears start strong at home at Cal Winter Invite

Jan 18, 2024 | dailycal.org | Jose Rivera

The Bears returned home from Honolulu to make their 2024 home debut at the annual Cal Winter Invitational, hosting USC, Cal Poly, Saint Mary’s and San Francisco from Friday through Sunday. Starting off strong on day one of the tournament, the Bears notched nine wins out of the 15 matches they played. The blue and gold dominated in singles, with other teams standing no chance against the Bears.
Bears roll on at Weinman Foundation Invitational

Jan 9, 2024 | dailycal.org | Jose Rivera

New beginnings abound as the calendar turns to January, including the anticipation of yet another spring semester. For Cal women’s tennis, which competed in six tournaments during the fall, the spring offers a clean slate before conference play begins in February.