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Film raises awareness about autism, stigmas

By Edwin Herrera, Advocate Staff November 3, 2016

As part of Disability Awareness Month in October, Disabled Students’ Programs and Services (DSPS) showed a film about people with autism in the Library Resource and Learning Center  Thursday from noon...

Search underway to fill seat

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor November 3, 2016

The unexpected death of Governing Board Trustee John T. Nejedly, 52, has forced the district to begin its search to find a person qualified to replace him. Contra Costa Community College District Communications...

Sparkpoint establishes location

By Jaleel Perry, Advocate Staff November 3, 2016

SparkPoint now has an office open on the Contra Costa College campus, beginning a partnership that took nearly three years to complete. The nonprofit partnership organization helps individuals and families...

Culinary chef and author Bruce Aidells churns his chorizo recipe during the guest chef event in the culinary arts department’s demonstration kitchen in the Student and Administration Building on Friday.

‘Sausage king’ dazzles

By Jaleel Perry, Advocate Staff November 3, 2016

Culinary chef and award-winning author Bruce Aidells showcased his well-known cooking skills for attendees at his cooking demonstration and book signing on Friday in the Student and Administration Building. Since...

Bond aims to fund projects

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor November 3, 2016

California voters will have to decide if K-12, universities and community colleges need $9 billion in state funding to be used for construction projects on campuses. Proposition 51 is the first education...

Bilingualism debated

By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor November 3, 2016

If California’s Proposition 58 passes on Tuesday students will have the option to receive bilingual education in public schools. Proposition 58 would repeal Proposition 227. It would no longer require...

Proposition 60 poses mandatory condoms in porn

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor November 3, 2016

Adult film performers and producers in California could see stronger regulation and an expansion on safe sex practices as Proposition 60 hits ballots and will be voted on Nov. 8. Proposition 60 will require...

Black Student Union re-emerges, aims to lead

By Anthony Kinney, Advocate Staff November 3, 2016

The Black Student Union had been inactive on campus due to a void in filling leadership positions but is now active again as a result of young, ambitious African-American students stepping in to fulfill...

Cannabis legalization to create tax, revenue

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor November 3, 2016

Californians will have the opportunity on Tuesday to vote to legalize the recreational use of cannabis with a yes vote on Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, which hopes to...

Conference exposes hardships

By Reggie Santini, Spotlight Editor November 3, 2016

The AB 540 Dreamers Conference brought undocumented students together to share their stories and experiences to help raise awareness about available resources at Contra Costa College. The conference...

Evidence opens questions surrounding district trustees death

Evidence opens questions surrounding district trustee’s death

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor October 21, 2016

John T. Nejedly was found lying shirtless in his bed with blood and bodily fluids running out of his mouth and down his chin by a security supervisor in his Hilton-Riverside Hotel room, according to the New...

Chef Joey Altman pours sesame seeds atop a daikon salad during his Chinese-style cooking demonstration in the culinary arts
demonstration classroom on Oct. 10. Altman is an award-winning chef and television host.

Chef teaches exotic spices

By Anthony Kinney, Advocate Staff October 21, 2016

Award-winning chef and television host Joey Altman left a savory taste on the palates of those who attended his mouth-watering cooking demonstration for culinary arts students Oct. 10 in the Student and...

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