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A protester holds up a sign in front of a trash can set on fire during the #TrumpProtest in Oakland, California on Nov. 9, 2016.

Anti-Trump protesters express grievances in downtown Oakland

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor Nov 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...

Chorus festival exhibits talents

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief Nov 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

Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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...

San Jose Earthquake midfielder Tommy Thompson (right) fouls Real Salt Lake defender Sunday Stephen (left) during the Earthquakes’ 2-1 win against Real Salt Lake at Avaya Stadium in San Jose on Saturday.

Quakes shatter winless streak

By Cody Casares and George Morin Oct 6, 2016

Photos By: Cody Casares and George Morin

Walking backward

By The Advocate, Editorial Board Oct 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 Sep 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 Sep 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...

Participants with Cornell Elementary Afterschool Program perform for viewers during the Solano Stroll on Solano Avenue in Albany on Sunday.

Stroll builds community network

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff Sep 16, 2016

ALBANY — Families and vendors alike enjoyed the sunny day at the 42nd annual Solano Stroll on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., along a two-mile stretch on Solano Avenue in here. With rides at the beginning...

Author of Nobel Prize laureate explains climate issue

By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor Sep 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 Sep 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...

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