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(Philippine Studies professor Lily Ann Villaraza poses with Contra Costa College’s APIDA club after a panel about Philippine history in San Pablo, Calif. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

‘We need to learn and critique how that history is being told:’ Philippine Studies professor urges focus on history

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 16, 2024

When most people hear about Filipino heritage, they usually think of things such as jeepneys, ube ice cream, adobo and karaoke. However, many people fail to find instances of historic moments throughout...

(Courtesy of Monique Hernandez.)

Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda set up at Contra Costa College.

By Jairam Sandino Duarte, Photo and Visuals Editor Oct 16, 2024

A community altar has recently been set up in the Student Lounge in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The altar is a collaboration between the Office of Student Life and the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)...

Miguel (on the left) Sonoma County Pomo Dancer Ome Tekpatl Grupo performing the Fuego Dance with another performer on the right. At the 32 annual Indigenous day Pow Wow in  MLK Civic Center Park, Berkeley Calif. October 12, 2024.

Indigenous Peoples 32nd annual Pow Wow in Berkeley California

By Nojixa Anacleto Oct 14, 2024

On Saturday, the Indigenous Peoples Day “Pow Wow” and Indian Market took place in MLK Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California. This event was full of local vendors, along with many Indigenous and...

John Marques, Maria Viramontes and Alfred Zuniga presenting at the La Raza panel on Oct. 7 2024

La Raza Studies program hosts ‘generational study panel’ at CCC

By Shawn Williams, Editor in Chief Oct 10, 2024

Contra Costa College held a panel with the founders of its La Raza program on Monday, Oct. 7.  The panel consisted of current Contra Costa Community College District trustee and former student John...

From left to right Joanne, Lynn, Eliana, and Matthew coming in as they are introduced by the singers at the Indigenous Red Market in Derby Ave. in Oakland, Calif., on Oct. 6,2024

Indigenous dancers perform at Oakland’s ‘Indigenous Red Market’

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 7, 2024

The Indigenous Red Market took place on Sunday, Oct. 6 along Derby Ave. in Oakland, California. Next to the Native American Health Center, many local Indigenous vendors had their own handmade products...

Photo courtesy of Batiste Safont, under a CC license provided by Wikimedia.

NFL chooses Super Bowl halftime show. Controversy ensues

By Jairam Sandino-Duarte, Photo and Visual Editor Oct 2, 2024

Fans are excited that the California rapper will be performing at the Super Bowl again, 3 years after he played the halftime show in 2022. Though controversy has been sparked by those who believe that...

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A Short Review Of “The Penguin”

By Ilan Helfman, Chief Copy Editor Oct 2, 2024

HBO’s new series “The Penguin” debuted last Thursday to overwhelming critical acclaim with a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series picks up right after the events that occurred during the most...

Review: 'Anatomy of a Fall' surprisingly relates to todays society

Review: ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ surprisingly relates to todays society

By Emmet Burk, Advocate Contributor May 21, 2024

Anatomy of a Fall, directed by Justine Triet, is a French film that follows a family grieving the loss of their patriarch who fell from their attic window. Although his wife, Sandra (Sandra Hüller), claims...

Kayla Pule preps bread in the culinary building bakery at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, Calif., April 21, 2024. (Shawn Williams/The Advocate)

Eight CCC culinary students are going to Italy this summer

By Shawn Williams, Advocate Staff May 9, 2024

Eight CCC culinary students head to Italy June 2 for nearly 13 days, thanks to a great turnout of the college’s annual Food and Wine Festival fundraising event.  For the past 15 years, Contra Costa...

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Review: Netflix’s Avatar adaptation is far from the original, but still good

By Shawn Williams, Advocate Staff Mar 15, 2024

The Avatar, some think of the blue cat people of Pandora from the James Cameron films but there is another Avatar series that resonates with others. In 2005 Avatar: The Last Airbender the animated series...

Artist, Megan March, standing for a photo during her art exhibit opening night at Eddie Rhodes Gallery in Contra Costa College, San Pablo, CA, on Friday, February 16, 2024. (Courtesy of Megan March)

CCC artist reflects on her ‘thought-provoking’ exhibit

By Ariel Schell, Advocate Staff Mar 15, 2024

Contra Costa College student, Megan March, a mother, queer artist, and independent musician, opened a thought-provoking exhibit at the college on Feb.16, showcasing artwork and sculptures from her...

A view of waves crashing toward the small pools at La Curva de Don Gere, in La Libertad, El Salvador, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

A guide to a perfect day in El Salvador

By Paola Torres, Spanish Editor Mar 13, 2024

Planning a getaway might be one of many stressful things to do, but it doesn't have to be. Take advantage of this guide, if Central America is a country on your traveling bucket list. I would recommend...

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