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Economics major Oscar Martinez’s undocumented status inspires him to surpass the limitations of being a first generation student to educate himself and his community.

Puente leader sheds his ‘comfort zone’

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2017

Taking the initiative to break down perceptions carried with being undocumented has motivated him to give back to the community in which he grew up. Contra Costa College economics major Oscar Martinez...

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Muslim Student Association President Rayah Khaled designates tasks to members during their club meeting in the Student Administration Building on March 22. Khaled’s approach for the club is to be active on campus.

MSA president promotes club unity

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 29, 2017

Following the club’s formation in the spring of 2015, the Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) remains an active force on campus working toward improving the community and dispelling any negative stigma surrounding...

ASU Senator Michael Murray (center) paints ASU Vice President
of Club affairs Jose Arbelo’s shirt red as ASU Vice President Alexander Walker Griffin (left) pretends to cry during the
“Murder Mystery” event at the Student Center Plaza on Thursday.

Sleuths inspect fake crime

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor March 29, 2017

A fictional murder and mystery attracted students who tried to figure out who killed Jose in the Campus Center Plaza during a event organized by the Associated Student Union on Thursday ASU Senator...

Bi-partisan bill seeks to set workers’ rights

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor March 29, 2017

With no clear plans for the 750,000 undocumented youths registered with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), supporters call for legal actions to push for an immigration pathway to permanent...

Marketing to bolster outreach, enrollment

By Anthony Kinney, News Editor March 29, 2017

The Century Richmond Hilltop 16 movie theater will present a Contra Costa College promotional ad in between film trailers, starting in April, to raise the community’s awareness and increase enrollment. Just...

Initial report misjudges costs

By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor March 29, 2017

Repairs to the Knox Center, after a drunk driver crashed into it, are scheduled to begin in two to three weeks, but at four times the predicted expense. “It is a very high priority for us, so we’re...

Culinary arts major Carissa Garcia pours a chocolate mix into a cone the Aqua Terra Grill kitchen area on Tuesday.

Cheaper options overshadow cuisine

By Anthony Kinney, News Editor March 29, 2017

For on-campus dining students usually rely on Brix and Pronto to satiate their hunger and Aqua Terra Grill is often forgotten when discussing dining options. The sit-down restaurant operated by the culinary...

WAVES merges science, spontaneity at CCC in ‘Pi’ Day recognition

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor March 16, 2017

Women Advancing Via Engineering and Science (WAVES) used the Pi Day holiday to host a pie sale to fundraise and promote women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in the Student...

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Student Marquis Brown uses a room in the Student Services Center to take a test as part of a service provided by the Disabled Student Program Service  on March 2.

Program offers accessibility

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff March 14, 2017

The Disabled Students Program and Services Office at Contra Costa College is committed to helping students with learning, physical or psychological disabilities by working to increase their access to educational...

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Community organizer Edith Pestrano translates for pro-rent control speakers during the Richmond Council meeting in Richmond, Calif. on March 7.

Rent control issue garners public attention

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor March 14, 2017

RICHMOND — Community members and leaders rallied to express their opinions about the implementation of Measure L and the nominations to the required rent control board during a City Council meeting in...

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Filmmakers Tyler Sterrenberg (left) and Laurie Simons introduce the  film “Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody” during a screening in Fireside Hall on Thursday.

Film warns of U.S. health care system failures

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff March 14, 2017

The Community Organizing Political Action (COPA) Club at Contra Costa College hosted a screening of the documentary “Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody,” and an open forum with the creators...

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HSI STEM Coordinator Kelly Ramos (left) explains a course syllabus to political science major Antonia Phillips (right) during the International Women’s Day event in the Campus Center Plaza on March 8.

Women’s Day aims for gender equality

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor March 14, 2017

On International Women’s Day, Contra Costa College faculty, staff and students brought a call to action to campus with an informative celebration on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scattered tables covered...

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