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Retirees to unite, celebrate ‘familial accomplishments’

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor May 2, 2017

In honor of the nine Contra Costa College faculty and staff retiring after a long and illustrious career, a celebration will be held on May 12 at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Hall. “It’s humbling to see...

Clothesline artwork buoys victims

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2017

T-shirts of all colors with words and phrases like, “Survivor warrior hero,” “You are not alone,” “I am here with you,” “You are beautiful and intelligent,” decorated the Campus Center...

Student Life Coordinator Joel Nickelson-Shanks (left) takes a selfie above liquid nitrogen smoke with biology major Abigail Serrano (center left), biological major Katherin Guevara (center right) and SparkPoint Coordinator Bill Bankhead during the Super Saturday event in the Student Center Plaza. on Saturday.

Super Saturday displays resources

By Jshania Owens, Advocate Staff April 25, 2017

Super Saturday, which provides incoming freshman an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Contra Costa College, was held for the fourth year in a row, this time in the heart of the college, Campus...

Contra Costa College speech professor Joseph “Randy” Carver stands in front of felt pennants of universities he has attended and universities that his speech students have transferred to in his speech lab, on Monday.

Teaching style communicates warmth

By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor April 25, 2017

While sitting in his high school vice principal’s office speech professor Joseph “Randy” Carver was told, “School is not for everyone. You should pursue other venues in life.” “Like most of...

ASU uses student fees to pay full-time employee’s salary

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor April 25, 2017

The Associated Student Union Board voted to use funds from the $5 Student Activity Fee (SAF) to pay 25 percent of Student Life Coordinator Joel Nickelson-Shanks’ full-time salary for the 2017-18 fiscal...

A corner of the Pool edge shows cracks that have created an uneven surface close to the edge. More cracks can be found throughout the cemented area around it.

Bond money funds pool edge restoration

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor April 25, 2017

The college Pool will soon undergo renovations to the deck surface and edges due to moderate cracking and chipping. “The cracking and chipping on the edge of the deck is caused by the wheels on the...

Muslim Student Association’s Fast-a-Thon, a day long event, featured a celebration banquet for students who pledged $5 to fast. The pledges were invited to a banquet celebration to break their fast hosted in the Fireside Hall on April 20.

Fast-a-Thon fundraises for charity

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor April 25, 2017

In keeping with its mission statement to create a greater sense of community between Muslim and non-Muslim students on campus, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a fast and feast to highlight...

Speech tournament showcases talent

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff April 25, 2017

Wednesday is the last day to sign up for the Intramural Speech Tournament that Contra Costa College is hosting May 2. The tournament begins with student check in, registration and judge orientation...

Wellness Week brings stability

By Michael Santone, News Editor April 25, 2017

Wellness Week, scheduled for Monday through Thursday, is dedicated to combating the woes associated with student life, and the approach of finals. Instructional Counseling Assistant Vanessa Johnson...

Young Drama Club hosts Shakespeare, milkshakes

By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor April 25, 2017

The Understudies, Contra Costa College’s newly formed drama club, hosted an event they called “Milk Shakespeare,” to provide cheap milkshakes and free Shakespeare to the campus. Running from 11...

Earth Day to bring “eco-friendliness” to community

By Michael Santone, News Editor April 20, 2017

In observance of Earth Day, the Sustainability Committee will host its annual celebration of eco-friendliness on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Campus Center Plaza. “We want to set an example...

Golden retriever Oscar helps psychology major Michelle Yoo as her guide due to Yoo’s partial blindness. Yoo requested a service dog at the Disabled Students’ Programs and Services Office on campus.

Service pets offer guidance, support

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff April 19, 2017

California law guarantees people with disabilities the right to bring trained service dogs and psychiatric service dogs, but not emotional support animals, to any public place and Contra Costa College...

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