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...
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...
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...
On Tuesday, April 16, dozens of “Keep Masks in Health Care” demonstrators gathered outside San Francisco City Hall, protesting the ending of a county mask mandate.
An order from the health...
The extensive planning of the ‘American Homeboy’ event paid off as the film left the audience wanting to see more.
Making it a great turnout, dozens of people gathered outside of the Knox Performing...
As the semester comes to an end at Contra Costa College, many programs are preparing for the next semester. Gateway to College – a program aimed at helping West Contra Costa County’s high school students...
This Friday, April 12, “American Homeboy” – a documentary film highlighting elements of Mexican American culture – is set to screen at Contra Costa College’s Knox Center theater. The college’s...
Congress voted on March 13th, in favor of a bill that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States. This bill, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,...
Contra Costa College’s library was broken into in the middle of the night on Thursday, Feb. 29. According to the staff, the suspects took an estimated $9,000 worth of equipment including webcams, headphones,...
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program for students in need of extra support at Contra Costa College. Students in the program receive free books, supplies such as gas...
The Advocate has won second place for the Associated Collegiate Press’ Best of Show Award for its digital newsletter.
The award was given by ACP at its spring college media conference, which is...
By Kyonda Trass, Advocate Staff
• February 16, 2024
I've spent the last four years of my life working in skincare as a licensed esthetician. Here is what I've learned since opening my skincare studio, servicing a wide range of skin conditions: people of...
