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Biologist CaT Bobino speaks about the increasing diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields at CCC’s STEMCafe on Friday in GE-225.

Biologist raises awareness of diversity in STEM

By Stacie Guevara, Advocate Staff October 9, 2019

When CaT Bobino first tells people she is a biologist, the most common response she gets is their first reaction — “You don’t look like a biologist.” “Well, what does a biologist look like?”...

A trash can near the Student Services Center is filled to the brim with garbage due to significant custodial worker and equipment shortages on campus leaving some areas on campus unattended.

Custodial staff shortages affect cleanliness

By Luis Cortes, Sports Editor October 9, 2019

For the thousands of students who attend the Contra Costa College campus, everyday life is easy — you go to class and move on with your daily life. But this is not the case for the CCC custodial staff. With...

Pilgrimage strengthens personal faith

By Fatima Carrasco, Advocate Staff October 9, 2019

Like many religions there are personal atonements, whether physical or emotional, adding a certain value to personal commitments. During the days 8th-12th of Dhu al-Hijjah (month of pilgrimage), the...

Liberal Arts Division Dean Jason Berner (background) and acting President Mojdeh Mehdizadeh address faculty and staff at the All-College Day event held in GE-225 on Aug. 23.

Fresh faces breathe life into campus

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2019

While Contra Costa College struggles to get some sense of stability, the fall semester is well underway and features an array of new non-student faces around campus. Even though the top positions of...

Underrepresented students unite

Underrepresented students unite

By JoJuan Johnson, Advocate Staff October 2, 2019

Black Student Union President Tyie Gordon and Vice President, Roshawantala Cunningham hosted their first Black Student Union meeting of the fall semester on Sept. 25. The advisers are African American...

Logging on becomes easier

By Luis Lopez, Advocate Staff October 2, 2019

The Contra Costa Community College District is upgrading the way everyone on campus connects to Contra Costa College’s Wi-Fi making the wireless network more secure and easier for the campus to access. The...

Interim Chancellor Eugene Huff (right) and Former Chancellor Fred Wood (left) discuss the formation of an interim presidential hiring committee at a Fireside Hall meeting with CCC staff on Aug. 15, 2019 during a public forum.

November deadline looms

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2019

After Dr. Katrina VanderWoude’s resignation as president sparked questions of equality, Contra Costa College is finally reaching some measure of stability and has begun the process to hire a interim...

The Media Lab in the Library and Learning Resources Center has received approval to be upgraded as part of a special project this semester. The upgrades are part of the LRC foundation innovation grant.

Library media labs receive upgrades

By Jose Arebalo, Advocate Staff October 2, 2019

Changes are on the way as the Library prepares to undergo some much-needed upgrades despite the challenges of being understaffed. The Library has just gotten approval from acting president Mojdeh Mehdizadeh...

Marketing company swindles ASU

By De’Jon Sylvain, Advocate Staff October 2, 2019

After spending thousands of dollars on gear to better promote the group on campus, the Associated Student Union (ASU) now seeks legal action against a local branding and marketing group due to failure...

Online learning expands outreach

Online learning expands outreach

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor September 25, 2019

The ongoing efforts to boost the Contra Costa Community College District’s effectiveness in its use of online education continues this semester as online courses grow in number and professors are trained...

Trustee embodies leadership, determination

Trustee embodies leadership, determination

By Daniel Hernandez, Social Media Editor September 25, 2019

A well-recognized face on campus is Shreejal Luitel. He is a professionally presented student with a firm grip to his handshake and cannot be caught without a pair of headphones around his neck. His...

San Pablo City Council member Abel Pineda (left) and Richmond City Council member Demnlus Johnson talk about their experience as council members during the Constitution Day event held Sept. 17 in Fireside Hall.

Community icon celebrated

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2019

This year’s Constitution Day event was hosted by the Community Organizing and Political Action (COPA) club and the political science department in celebration of the life and legacy of former San Pablo...

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