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Hands Across Lake Merritt gives perspective, solidarity

By Lorenzo Morotti and Cody Casares November 18, 2016

Oakland — Thousands of Bay Area residents gathered around Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland, California on Nov. 13, 2016 to peacefully protest against President-elect Donald Trump's divisive and targeted...

Experience sounds, sights of anti-Trump Oakland protest

By Lorenzo Morotti and Denis Perez November 18, 2016

The Advocate compiled sounds, and photography of the Not My President protest in downtown Oakland, California on Nov. 9, 2016 into a video. Protests in cities nationwide erupted in the wake of Republican...

Chorus festival exhibits talents

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2016

Dressed in long black and red dresses, 22 young women from Albany High School performed three ensembles accompanied by piano during the Invitational Chorus Festival on Thursday, held in the Performing...

Comets hold onto winning streak

October 29, 2016

Contra Costa College Comets soccer team defeated Merritt College Thunderbirds 2-1 on Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. Comets continue to hold winning streak since beginning of season.

Board member’s unexpected death leaves ‘family’ devastated

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor October 21, 2016

MARTINEZ — With tears welling in their eyes, the four remaining Governing Board members sped through action items, discussions and reports. Uncharacteristically, the monthly meeting here at the District...

Transfer Day provides options, opportunities to promote student success

By Karla Juarez, Advocate Staff October 10, 2016

Transfer representatives from schools across California visited the campus to provide information and answer questions about UCs, CSUs and private colleges during Transfer Day held Oct. 4 in the Campus...

Walking backward

By The Advocate, Editorial Board October 6, 2016

"The Black Panther Party and Its Legacy: A Seminar,” missed the chance to compare and contrast the racially charged political climate that created the revolutionary party 50 years ago to present-day...

Workshop emphasizes meditation, stress managing techniques

By Tashi Wangchuk, Multimedia editor September 24, 2016

Students learned about the effect stress causes your body and how to avoid being stressed during the stress management workshop in GE-104 on Sept. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Ribbon cutting honors president, Fireside Hall

By Reggie Santini, Advocate Staff September 16, 2016

A treasured community member’s investiture brought nearly 200 people to campus for the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Campus Center and Classroom Project. Contra Costa College President Mojdeh...

Author of Nobel Prize laureate explains climate issue

By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor September 16, 2016

The co-author of a report that earned a Nobel laureate spoke in GE- 225 Friday on the state of the climate, and the consequences if humanity fails to act. William Collins said what he had to show the...

Financial Aid Day boosts access to transfer funding

By Naylea Hernandez, Advocate Staff September 1, 2016

The Financial Aid Awareness Day attracted curious students to the Campus Center Plaza on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to find out more information about the various types of financial aid offered. Representatives...

Music major shines through multiple talents

By Tashi Wangchuk, Staff Photographer May 26, 2016

Music major Joseph Saeteurn talks about his interest in music and his early piano days during his upbringing, and some of Dr. Stephanie Austin's personal history with music is also featured.

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