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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...

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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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FAN EXPO returns to the Bay Area

By Jairam Sandino-Duarte, Photo and Visual Editor Nov 28, 2024

The FAN EXPO San Francisco convention is returning to the Moscone Center West, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend. Fans of comics, gaming, anime and cosplay will all be gathering at the event to celebrate...

Manilatown singing together in the Fireside hall at Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif. on Oct. 30, 2024

CCC APIDA Program hosts its second annual Pilipinx History Month celebration

By Nojixa Anacleto Nov 14, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Program (APIDA) hosted the Philipinx American History Month Celebration at Contra Costa College.   Members of Manilatown Ancestral...

Image of the TV anime series Dragon Ball Daima, produced by Toei Animation. Courtesy of Fathom Events.

Review: “Dragon Ball Daima” a promising future for the “Dragon Ball” franchise

By Jairam Sandino-Duarte, Photo and Visual Editor Nov 14, 2024

“Dragon Ball Daima” aired in Japan on Oct. 11, but many fans waited until November to watch this new addition to the “Dragon Ball” franchise, with the English dub of “Dragon Ball Daima” released...

Photo Illustration by Jairam Sandino-Duarte. Photos by Harald Krichel under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

Folie à Deux: A dull tale

By Faith Bennett, Sports Editor Oct 24, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 9, 2024, I went to the Rialto Cinema in El Cerrito, CA to watch Joker: Folie à Deux. I didn’t have high hopes for this film, as I heard nothing positive about it, but I entered the theater...

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