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HSI STEM Coordinator Kelly Ramos (left) explains a course syllabus to political science major Antonia Phillips (right) during the International Women’s Day event in the Campus Center Plaza on March 8.

Women’s Day aims for gender equality

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor March 14, 2017

On International Women’s Day, Contra Costa College faculty, staff and students brought a call to action to campus with an informative celebration on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scattered tables covered...

Career technical education sees boost

By Anthony Kinney, News Editor March 14, 2017

The California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) is incentivizing workforce boards to provide better support and more workforce opportunities for students in Career Technical Education...

Public donations pay tuition

By Matthew Robinson, Advocate Staff March 14, 2017

The high cost of tuition has made students in higher education turn to online crowdfunding to help pay for costs not covered by financial aid. Students can go to websites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo...

Authorities block the I-80 East bound freeway during a crime scene investigation of Contra Costa College alumni Demarcus Doss between Macdonald and San Pablo Avenue exits in Richmond, Calif. on Thursday.

Freeway shooting devastates family

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor March 14, 2017

RICHMOND — Former Contra Costa College student Demarcus Doss, 24, was shot three times on eastbound Interstate 80 between the Macdonald and San Pablo avenue exits on Thursday, according to the California...

District to quell ICE fears, plan aims to inform

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2017

The sanctuary district resolution passed by the Contra Costa Community College District in January protects undocumented students and employees of Contra Costa, Los Medanos and Diablo Valley colleges,...

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Cal State-East Bay nursing student Krystle Mendoza (center) emphasizes the need of internships in order to build up a resumé to Contra Costa Community College District students at Fireside Hall on Friday.

Nursing series reveals hardships, provides guidance

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor March 8, 2017

Nursing students from the Contra Costa Community College District congregated in Fireside Hall for the Nursing Network Series on Friday. Transfer Services Director Andrea Phillips said, “It all started...

Women’s observance supports community

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 8, 2017

Following the massive turnouts at women’s marches around the world on Jan. 21, eight feminist activists have organized an “international women’s strike” for today with the purpose of forging a...

Grant awarded to develop counseling services

By Anthony Kinney, News Editor March 8, 2017

A grant of $750,000 was awarded to Contra Costa College to fund the College Promise program, in partnership with the Richmond Promise scholarship, to propel Richmond High School graduates into college. The...

Program increases retention

Program increases retention

By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor March 8, 2017

Students can receive group tutoring from fellow classmates by attending the College Skills Center’s peer-led team learning program. The PLTL program at Contra Costa College gives students the opportunity...

Law requires shower access for homeless

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor March 8, 2017

A recent California state law ordering that a two-hour block of access to locker room showers on campuses be designated to homeless students makes official a familiar policy for Contra Costa College. Athletic...

Group receives $500 in funding

Group receives $500 in funding

By Gabriel Quiroz, Advocate Staff March 8, 2017

The Associated Student Union Board unanimously voted to sponsor the Hispanic Serving Institution/ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics  (STEM) $500 to cover the cost of food and drinks for...

ASU may delay mascot reveal

ASU may delay mascot reveal

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor March 8, 2017

Two designs for Contra Costa College’s first official mascot, sent to the Associated Student Union on Monday morning, spurred its members to begin the search for another vendor only weeks until the...

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