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Council approves policy for online ‘transparency’

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor September 28, 2016

To improve transparency, the online file storage to which Contra Costa College committees upload their minutes and agendas will be standardized. While the Brown Act, California’s open meetings law, ...

Health and human services major Carolyn Tran surveys a sculpture by CCC alumnus C.E. Small in the Eddie Rhodes Gallery on Thursday.

Eclectic works reveal artistry

By Michael Santone, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

An intimate reception filled with family, friends, students and art enthusiasts showed their support for two local artists from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Eddie Rhodes Gallery. The exhibit features...

Website links transfer resources

By Salvador Godoy, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

Assist.org is an online resource meant to help students learn which community college courses are transferable to any UC or CSU campus in California. The Assist.org workshop held in LLRC-107 on Sept....

Chemical engineer Gabriella Alva speaks to the crowd about her professional career during the Adelante STEM Academy’s STEM cafés. The cafés allow for professionals to discuss their careers with students.

Alumna discusses empirical research

By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor September 28, 2016

A chemical engineer spoke on the need for determination, flexibility and social support when studying the hard sciences Thursday at one of Adelante STEM Academy’s STEM cafés. The cafés allow professionals...

Financial aid filing window opens earlier

By Jessica Suico, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

Financial aid is a cause of confusion for many students at Contra Costa College. Financial Aid Assistant Patricia Herrera said her team is working to ensure that all students are well informed about changes...

Undocumented students lack support, resources

Undocumented students lack support, resources

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2016

Limited financial resources and support for undocumented students raise the question of whether this invisible population is served fairly at Contra Costa College. An undocumented student is a person...

Team folds despite hope, goals

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 28, 2016

Despite contrary reports that the women’s soccer team was on the path to resurgence after purging its former coaching staff and injecting Brittany Castillo into the vacancy, surprisingly, the 2016 season...

Platform improves digital exchange

By Reggie Santini, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

Online classes are providing students with advanced study options. Contra Costa College currently offers 68 online and hybrid courses to help students achieve their educational goals as quickly as possible. “I...

Gateway to College student Abigail Campana writes in the journal at the memorial for Nicole Hazel McCoy in the Applied Arts Building on Monday.

Pregnant teen’s death leaves void, community mourns

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2016

Family and friends were getting ready for 18-year-old Nicole Hazel McCoy’s baby shower, but instead found themselves preparing for a funeral after she died in the middle of the street after being shot...

District prepares for online course exchange

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor September 21, 2016

A statewide network of online courses for students is being developed by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office for the 2018 spring semester. The Online Education Initiative Program Director...

Pinole City Councilwoman Maria Alegria (left) responds to a question during the documentary “Street Fight” screening hosted by the Community Organizing Political Action club (COPA) and the political science department in GE-225 on Friday.

Film sparks political talk

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor September 21, 2016

The rough and tumble world of politics and the depths some candidates sink to hoping to ensure victory were the topic of the COPA (Community Organizing and Political Activism) club’s second annual film...

Temperatures spike, plummet due to failing air conditioning

By Michael Santone, Advocate Staff September 21, 2016

As students and staff begin to settle into the new General Education Building, the temperatures in different areas are too hot, or too cold because of a malfunction in its air conditioning system. Since...

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