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The Student Voice Of Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif.

The Advocate

A group of students work together to solve crossword puzzles and enter a contest to win a Kindle Fire tablet during a Welcome Week event hosted by the Associated Student Union on Thursday.

Games, puzzles, prizes garner crowds

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor August 23, 2017

Over the course of four days the Associated Student Union sponsored four events to welcome new and returning students for the 2017 fall semester. The first ever “Welcome Week,” held from Aug. 14...

Philosophy professor Michael Kilivris lectures during a class in the Biological Sciences Building Room 8 on Aug. 14.

Philosophy curriculum expands, adds insight

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor August 23, 2017

The liberal arts department has added Introduction to Philosophy to the Contra Costa College Catalog beginning the fall 2017 semester for in-person and online courses. Meeting on Monday and Wednesday in...

Alexander Walker-Griffin was appointed to California Community College Governing Board on July 17 by Governor Jerry Brown.

Young democrat gains seat on governing board

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor July 26, 2017

Alexander B. Walker-Griffin, 19, from Hercules was appointed to the California Community College Governing Board by Governor Jerry Brown on July 17. Walker-Griffin will serve a two- year term beginning...

EOPS assistant Chau Tran shops at Fresh Approachs mobile farmers market in the Campus Center Plaza on June 19, 2017.

Mobile farmers market provides healthy food options

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor July 6, 2017

Fresh and affordable produce will be offered to Contra Costa College students through October via Fresh Approach’s mobile farmers market on Mondays from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. near the Student Services...

The $8 million construction project continues for the San Pablo Librarys new location at the corner of Church Lane and San Pablo Ave on Thursday.

San Pablo transforms Library into a modern meeting location

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor July 6, 2017

The San Pablo Library is relocating and upgrading to a 22,000 square foot state-of-the art building at the corner of Church Lane and San Pablo Avenue in San Pablo, Calif. The $8 million project will be...

Mathematics professor retires, leaves “unique” teaching legacy

By Dylan Collier, Assistant Scene Editor May 31, 2017

Math professor Emanuel Baptiste will be retiring after dedicating 45 years to teaching Mathematics at Contra Costa College. Although he wasn’t able to attend the Retirement Reception and Staff Reunion...

Strict payment options limit students’ choices

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff May 31, 2017

The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) adds to the food budget to help families put fresh and nutritious foods on the table. For many students at...

Policy revision to bolster rule

By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor May 18, 2017

Student Life Coordinator Joel Nickelson-Shanks is drafting revisions to the policy for bulletin board use at Contra Costa College. Nickelson-Shanks said he is working on the final changes before bringing...

Bill shelters DACA rulings over federal presumption

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor May 17, 2017

Undocumented students’ struggle for access to higher education inspired Assembly Bill 21 which reflects the immigrant community in California’s education system. Assembly Bill 21 protects access to...

Guest speaker Katherine Garcia shares how La Raza studies helped her to pursue her passion in theater during the La Raza Studies student panel.

Panel empowers students’ educational dreams

By Yesenia Melara, Social Media Editor May 17, 2017

Through La Raza studies, students have transformed themselves into educational leaders, become knowledgeable about their people and culture, gained self-confidence and realized a renewed sense of empowerment. During...

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