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CCC hosts second annual Cinco De Mayo Shine n Show & Drive-In movie fundraiser

By Paola Torres & Marisol Leal, Spanish Editor & Social Media Editor Apr 30, 2025

The Contra Costa College Concilio De La Comunidad club invited Otra Cosa Car Club, Brotherhood Bay Area Car Club, Excandalow, Chelu Car Club, West Side De Berkeley Car Club, and the Brothers Richmond Car...

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Adolescence: A filmmakers take on the dark reality of toxic internet presences

By Juliana Libunao, Advocate Intern Apr 30, 2025

Netflix original, Adolescence, follows the story of 13-year-old Jaime Miller who has since been accused of the murder of one of his schoolmates, Katie Leonard. Viewers are taken on the same painful journey...

Mason Olivera, Micah Aguilar, Alex Pansino and Zephyr Wells performing at Ceasor Chavez student center April 10 2025

Garage rock band Dog House puts music into their hands

By Shawn Williams, Editor in Chief Apr 24, 2025

As music has evolved, so has the ability to create. Although now it is possible to produce music on a computer, the band Dog House continues to create music where most do, in the garage. With Mason Olivera...

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Review: Netflix’s ‘Pop the Balloon’ is an inauthentic addition to reality tv

By Lauryn Brooks, CCC Student Apr 24, 2025

Based on the Internet viral of the same name, ‘Pop The Balloon’ premiered April 10,2025 on Netflix. The description reads,” Reality stars and everyday singles test their romantic chemistry in this...

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Solo Leveling is breaking records, viewing services and the patience of fans

By Shawn Williams, Editor in Chief Apr 17, 2025

The anime series Solo Leveling is based on a Korean manhwa (comic) of the same name and is currently being shown on the streaming platform Crunchyroll. Solo Leveling is in my top five anime at the moment...

Good American Family is Hulu’s latest hit

Good American Family is Hulu’s latest hit

By Oscar Cornejo, Advocate Staff Apr 10, 2025

The Hulu hit TV show Good American Family is a slow build up of an intense show that keeps you at the edge of your seat by the end of each episode. The way they portray the story outdid my expectations. The...

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An introduction to our new head of the culinary department Chef Elizabeth Schwarz

By Shawn Williams, Editor in Chief Apr 2, 2025

Elizabeth Schwarz started as Head Chef this spring semester. Chef Schwarz worked with the previous Head Chef at CCC, Nader Sharkes, for 13 years. Chef Schwarz is a DVC alumni and former student of Chef...

Artist Luis Mercado stands next to two of his paintings, "Back Then till' Now" (left) and "Future-Gen" (right) in the library at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, Thursday, March 6, 2025.

‘The limit of an artist is the final edge of a canvas’ : CCC library exhibits new paintings by artist Luis Mercado

By Arianna Caramagno, Managing Editor Mar 12, 2025

Last month the Contra Costa College library exhibited three new paintings. “Reflection”, “Back Then till’ Now” and “Future-Gen” were created for the library by CCC student Luis Mercado,...

Wizards of Waverly place has a new sequel; Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Wizards of Waverly place has a new sequel; Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

By Shawn Williams, Editor in Chief Dec 12, 2024

Disney released a sequel show to Wizards of Waverly place that starred Selena Gomez in 2007. The show covered a family of wizards that live in New York and the focus is on the three children. With the...

Text title of the series "Arcane". Courtesy of Netflix.

Review: “Arcane” is rushed but amazing

By Arianna Caramagno, Arts and Culture Editor Dec 12, 2024

After a three year long wait new episodes of “Arcane” were released on Netflix in November as part of a second, and final, season to wrap up the animated series. The first season of the show was well...

A Short Review Of ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Back To The Duniverse

A Short Review Of ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Back To The Duniverse

By Ilan Helfman, Chief Copy Editor Dec 12, 2024

Coming hot off the heels of (HBO) MAX’s remake of the full-length feature film “Dune” (1984), MAX has brought us a spin-off in the form of an origin story called “Dune: Prophecy.” Prophecy is...

Logo of the 2024-2025 two-part film adaptation of Wicked. Courtesy of Universal Pictures

Wicked Part I is an enjoyable adaption for Broadway musical fans’

By Marisol Leal, News Editor Dec 4, 2024

The film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” debuted in theaters on November 22, providing an emotional and magical experience for fans of the stage play. The story revolves around the life...

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