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District to quell ICE fears, plan aims to inform

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2017

The sanctuary district resolution passed by the Contra Costa Community College District in January protects undocumented students and employees of Contra Costa, Los Medanos and Diablo Valley colleges,...

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Cal State-East Bay nursing student Krystle Mendoza (center) emphasizes the need of internships in order to build up a resumé to Contra Costa Community College District students at Fireside Hall on Friday.

Nursing series reveals hardships, provides guidance

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor March 8, 2017

Nursing students from the Contra Costa Community College District congregated in Fireside Hall for the Nursing Network Series on Friday. Transfer Services Director Andrea Phillips said, “It all started...

Women’s observance supports community

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 8, 2017

Following the massive turnouts at women’s marches around the world on Jan. 21, eight feminist activists have organized an “international women’s strike” for today with the purpose of forging a...

Grant awarded to develop counseling services

By Anthony Kinney, News Editor March 8, 2017

A grant of $750,000 was awarded to Contra Costa College to fund the College Promise program, in partnership with the Richmond Promise scholarship, to propel Richmond High School graduates into college. The...

Program increases retention

Program increases retention

By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor March 8, 2017

Students can receive group tutoring from fellow classmates by attending the College Skills Center’s peer-led team learning program. The PLTL program at Contra Costa College gives students the opportunity...

Law requires shower access for homeless

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor March 8, 2017

A recent California state law ordering that a two-hour block of access to locker room showers on campuses be designated to homeless students makes official a familiar policy for Contra Costa College. Athletic...

Group receives $500 in funding

Group receives $500 in funding

By Gabriel Quiroz, Advocate Staff March 8, 2017

The Associated Student Union Board unanimously voted to sponsor the Hispanic Serving Institution/ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics  (STEM) $500 to cover the cost of food and drinks for...

ASU may delay mascot reveal

ASU may delay mascot reveal

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor March 8, 2017

Two designs for Contra Costa College’s first official mascot, sent to the Associated Student Union on Monday morning, spurred its members to begin the search for another vendor only weeks until the...

Faculty talk Alt-Right movement

By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor March 8, 2017

A faculty-led Flex workshop, intended to be an open forum to discuss the Alternative Right and its ideologies with students and faculty was held from 3-5 p.m. in the Fireside Hall on Feb. 27. Philosophy...

A local Fugitive Task Force was denied access to the Vocational Technology Building to serve a homicide felony arrest warrant of the City of Vallejo at Contra Costa College in San Pablo Calif. on March 1.

Police Services denied U.S. Marshals access to serve homicide warrant

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor March 2, 2017

oA local Fugitive Task Force was denied access to AT-110 in the Automotive Technology Building to serve an active felony homicide warrant from the city of Vallejo on campus Wednesday night. The suspect’s...

Zumba instructor builds confidence, health

Zumba instructor builds confidence, health

By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor March 1, 2017

Zumba dance instructor Mauricio Enrique Duarte wants to use his love of dance and a psychology degree to help inspire and build confidence in other members of the community. Duarte (also known as Kike,...

WAVES club protects safe zones

WAVES club protects safe zones

By Yesenia Melara, Social Media Editor March 1, 2017

Women Advancing Via Engineering & Science (WAVES) club’s vision is to provide a supportive and safe environment where women can help and empower each other.    Biomedical engineering major and...

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