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Used engine equipment sits packed in the Automotive Technology Building in the midst of the department’s efforts to organize equipment this semester.

Automotive facility cramped early in semester

By Daniel Hernandez, Advocate Staff February 19, 2020

The automotive department finds itself in disarray as the semester begins with learning equipment scattered throughout the building, while surprisingly, new storage containers are not being used to their...

Administrative leaders outline academic goals

Administrative leaders outline academic goals

By Jose Arebalo, News Editor February 19, 2020

Since the passage of a bill mandating shared governance in 1988, there has been a process for decision-making through shared governance at Contra Costa College, but no two people on the campus would be...

Excitement, nerves surround play auditions

By Brenda Mwingira, Advocate Staff February 19, 2020

Theatrical auditions held in the Knox Center received a great turnout from students who were competing for parts in two major plays to be held later this semester. The auditions were for the plays “We...

Screening tells inspiring tales

By Nicholas Sorrell, Advocate Staff February 19, 2020

In an attempt to unify the community and maximize the number of enthusiastic voters, the Community Organizing Political Action club (COPA) hosted a film screening in Fireside Hall. The club presented...

TeJae Dunnivant is the college’s new veterans’ coordinator this semester after the position remained vacant for nearly a year.

Leadership void leaves student-veterans searching for answers

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-In-Chief February 19, 2020

Veterans at Contra Costa College again have to experience the hardships of instability after their coordinator was fired two days prior to the beginning of the spring semester. TeJae Dunnivant served...

Speech team members Aman Butt and Shreejal Luitel await their awards for Persuasive Speaking at the Talk Hawk Invitational.

Speech team’s verbal dexterity recognized

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2020

With some of its top performers returning to competition, the speech team stood poised to resume amassing a collection of accolades, this time in the first tournament of the spring. The Contra Costa College...

Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas speaks at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 2017.

Dreamers Conference focused on undocumented issues, aid to resources

By Luis Lopez, News Editor February 19, 2020

As a sign of support to the areas undocumented residents, efforts are being made to create easier pathways to resources and help. In a show of support, the Dreamers Alliance of Contra Costa College will...

EOPS Manager George Mills (left) claps to the rhythmic beating of the djembe at the African Heritage Month Celebration at the Knox Center on Friday

Festivities culminate at heritage night

By JoJuan Johnson, Advocate Staff February 19, 2020

On February 13, 2020, The African American Studies department hosted an African Heritage Month Celebration at the John Jean & Knox Performing Arts Center for an evening of enlighten and entertaining...

Enrollment plateaus as numbers decrease

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor February 10, 2020

Enrollment at Contra Costa College has remained relatively stagnant during spring 2020 despite districtwide enrollment decreases at sister colleges Los Medanos College and Diablo Valley College. As...

Health and human services department Chairperson Aminta Mickles writes her thoughts about the Strategic Plan  presented in the Library on Jan. 24.

President highlights Millennial MAGIC at college day

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2020

All College Day brought back memories from Contra Costa College’s past events and established high expectations for the campus’ future. The faculty-mandated event was held on Jan. 24 in GE-225 and...

Familiar faces acquire new positions

By Stacie Guevara, Scene Editor February 10, 2020

At the beginning of the spring 2020 semester, many staff and faculty members were promoted at Contra Costa College, fulfilling new roles and carrying out new duties. One of those newly promoted staff...

Contra Costa Community College District Interim Chancellor Gene Huff speaks to the crowd in Fireside Hall on Monday.

Interim chancellor chosen

By Jose Arebalo, News Editor February 10, 2020

For the short term, the district Governing Board has chosen an experienced, familiar face to fill in as chancellor while the search for a permanent replacement for former chancellor Fred Wood continues. Interim...

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