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Review: “Dragon Ball Daima” a promising future for the “Dragon Ball” franchise

By Jairam Sandino-Duarte, Photo and Visual Editor Nov 14, 2024

“Dragon Ball Daima” aired in Japan on Oct. 11, but many fans waited until November to watch this new addition to the “Dragon Ball” franchise, with the English dub of “Dragon Ball Daima” released...

10 most useful spanish words for traveling

10 most useful spanish words for traveling

By Ilan Helfman, Chief Copy Editor Nov 14, 2024

“Stairs, the stairs. I’m looking for the Stairs” That was me a couple weeks ago asking a very patient but confused guy about where the stairs were so I could find the bathroom. After mimicking the...

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Folie à Deux: A dull tale

By Faith Bennett, Sports Editor Oct 24, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 9, 2024, I went to the Rialto Cinema in El Cerrito, CA to watch Joker: Folie à Deux. I didn’t have high hopes for this film, as I heard nothing positive about it, but I entered the theater...

Will the series ‘Witches Road’ be a fail or a success?

Will the series ‘Witches Road’ be a fail or a success?

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 9, 2024

"Agatha All Along," which is the spin off series of WandaVision, is similar to 2021's WandaVision, and ends with Agatha powerless. People are in question of if this series will be good or will it be...

FYE end of year celebration held at the fireside hall. Provided by FYE photographer.

My experience with FYE for the last two years

By Nojixa Anacleto, Associate Editor May 21, 2024

The First Year Experience program at Contra Costa College helps students feel less stressed about school by providing mentorship. I wanted to reflect on how my life was impacted by the extra support at...

Helfman: Naps, are they harmful or beneficial?

Helfman: Naps, are they harmful or beneficial?

By Ilan Helfman, Advocate Staff Apr 5, 2024

Imagine you had a terrible night's sleep. It shouldn’t be too hard for most of us. Are you a napper? Or are you now relegated to a day of stumbling around half-awake? Maybe you're one of the apparently...

Review: Shogun’s new show is ‘quite a departure’ from book , but highly entertaining

Review: Shogun’s new show is ‘quite a departure’ from book , but highly entertaining

By Ilan Helfman, Advocate Staff Mar 14, 2024

How do you drink tea from an empty cup? If you’re one of the 15 million people who have read James Clavell’s epic 1975 historical novel “Shogun,” perhaps you remember this crucial lesson that John...

Apple Vision Pros begin a new era of technology

Apple Vision Pros begin a new era of technology

By Shawn Williams, Advocate Staff Feb 15, 2024

As the world continues to evolve, so does the technology that goes with it. From the first Pokemon game being a 16 by 16 on the Gameboy to our phones in near-reality with Pokemon Go. From phones being...

San Pablo Ca 14 October 2023, Contra Costa College vs Reedley

Student athletes struggle with mental health, too

By Leandro Cervantes, Staff Writer Dec 3, 2023

Athletes rely on what they accomplish on the field to dedicate their value in life. Allowing things such as playing time, the opinions of their coaches and teammates, and success on the field determine...

Official The Nun II movie poster

The Nun II: The more sinister sequel

By Leandro Cervantes, Advocate Staff Oct 13, 2023

Still in theaters, The Nun ll is a scary, bone-chilling, nail-biting film that definitely exceeded my expectations. The film was released on Sept. 8 and is the sequel to The Nun that was released in...

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Get ready: ‘The Boogeyman’ is coming to town

By Uma Mazar, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

In 1973, master of horror Steven King introduced to the world the "The Boogeyman." The story is considered a classic in their horror world and has been adapted and portrayed on the big screen multiple...

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Is religion a shield for politicians?

By Uma Mazar, Staff Editor May 16, 2023

Many U.S. states have passed and continue introducing anti-LGBTIQ bills nationwide in the past months, from preventing drag queens from performing in front of children to banning medical treatment for...

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