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The Contra Costa College men’s soccer team starts against Woodland in San Pablo, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Chasing a much-needed win, Comets fall short

By Leandro Cervantes, Advocate Staff Oct 16, 2024

After experiencing several defeats in the preseason, the Comets finally ended their losing streak in the conference league opener against Yuba College in early October, winning 2-0. Building on that momentum,...

(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...

Photo illustration by Nojixa Anacleto

The 10 propositions California voters will see on the ballot this year

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

The Election is around the corner, and many of us usually wait until the last minute to look at what we need to be voting for that could affect our lives. As voting is more important now than ever for...

(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)...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill limiting smartphone use in California schools

By Abigail Yee, Advocate Contributor Oct 16, 2024

EL CERRITO, CA - On Sept. 23, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill meant to limit cell phone use in schools. The legislation requires restrictions to be put in place by school districts by July 1,...

Image of Marcus Davis, 2019. (Courtesy of Marcus Davis.)

CCC alumni Marcus Davis is the new head coach of CCC Comets football

By Faith Bennett, Sports Editor Oct 2, 2024

The Contra Costa Comets football team has a new head coach, Marcus Davis, a CCC alum who took over the coaching role in March of this year. Davis is a former player – for the Comets and other teams –...

Three-stream bins and educational posters in the Applied Arts building at Contra Costa Community College, CA, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

New bins installed across district campuses in attempt to achieve zero waste

By Arianna Caramagno, Arts and Culture Editor Oct 2, 2024

New three-stream bins have been added across campuses within the Contra Costa College district as part of a larger effort to address environmental and equity issues. Unlike previous bins, the new containers...

Governing Board President Vicki Gordon announces Dr. Katrina VanderWoude resignation during a special meeting of the Governing Board held on Aug. 14 at the District Office in Martinez.

Governing Board meeting highlights increased staff diversity across district campuses

By Arianna Caramagno, Arts and Culture Editor Sep 24, 2024

According to data presented at the Contra Costa Community College District’s Sept. 11 Governing Board meeting, the district has increased its number of non-white employees by 13% over the last decade. The...

Fisherman on kayaks spot a small humpback whale breaking the surface at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Sept. 7, 2024.

Humpback whale spotted at Half Moon Bay

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web Editor Sep 16, 2024

  A young humpback whale was spotted in Half Moon Bay's Pillar Point Harbor in early September. The whale – who was about 30 feet long – accidentally found its way into the small harbor...

Column: The care and keeping of ethnic skin

Column: The care and keeping of ethnic skin

By Kyonda Trass, Advocate Staff May 20, 2024

Ethnic skin is subject to hereditary factors, which makes it require special care most of the time. The most common concern with ethnic skin is hyperpigmentation, a condition that causes patches of skin...

Culinary department leads with students who will and have been to Italy in the courtyard, at Contra COsta College in San Pablo Calif. on April 21 2024.

CCC Head Chef Nader Sharkes is retiring

By Shawn Williams, Advocate Staff May 9, 2024

After working at Contra Costa College for 16 years as the head of the Culinary Arts department – and prior to that, at Diablo Valley College –Chef Nader Sharkes is retiring.  Chef Sharkeshas developed...

Vietnamese students perform with Quạt tay during Middle College High School Culture Night in Richmond, Calif., Thursday, April 25, 2024. A self-choreographed dance reflective of historically significant traditional Vietnamese fan dances. (Middle College High School Yearbook/Maxwell Stemmle)

Middle College High School students shine at annual Culture Night event

By Ode Kunthar, Advocate Intern May 2, 2024

Contra Costa College’s quad bustled with the warmth of laughter and music the night of April 25. The latest iteration of the college’s annual “Culture Night” was hosted by Middle College High...

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