Partnership promotes higher degree
By Tashi Wangchuk, Multimedia Editor
November 29, 2016
The Nursing Program has a concurrent enrollment program with the University of Phoenix that awards a bachelor of science to Contra Costa College's nursing students. "This is an unusual opportunity where the nursing students are able to take their BSN course work here at the CCC campus, for a similar...
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 rhetoric on the campaign trail.
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 Party candidate Donald Trump winning the presidential election with Electoral College votes. President-elect...
East Bay communities fill streets to protest president-elect Donald Trump
By Cody Casares and Denis Perez
November 11, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump's victory on Tuesday erupted protests in major cities throughout the United States. People throughout the Bay Area assembled to speak out against his divisive rhetoric of women, people with disabilities, immigrants and LGBTQ communities. There have been protests in...
Anti-Trump protesters express grievances in downtown Oakland
By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor
November 10, 2016
Thousands of people moved through the streets of Downtown Oakland yesterday to protest president-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric that boosted his campaign to victory and divided the nation. Protester Pestinee Yarrow said she traveled from Davis, California to denounce the anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigration...
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 Hall inside the Music Building. “Today is about sharing music. I know that you have worked extremely hard. We r...
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 Office on Oct. 12 only lasted one hour. The weight pressing on everyone in the room resonated from an...
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 Center Plaza. Students interested in transferring had the chance to ask representatives questions...
Quakes shatter winless streak
By Cody Casares and George Morin
October 6, 2016
Photos By: Cody Casares and George Morin
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 social movements. The event was held on Saturday in the General Education Building as part of the W.E.B. ...
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.