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

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

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor October 10, 2024

We see what life was like in Westview being a dull town before the events of WandaVision. Defective Agnes played by Kathryn Hahn is trying to solve this odd mystery of who was this murder victim, how did...

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 April 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 March 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 February 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 December 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 October 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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Puerto Rico should reject statehood. Here is why

By Betsaida Rosario and January 6, 2023

Since 1898, Puerto Rico has been under the thumb of a giant Goliath – the U.S. – that doesn’t respect our constitution or protect the rights of its people. The obligation of a superpower to its territories...

UC Berkeley student Jack Gil (left) holds up an LGBTQ+ flag in front of UC Berkeley's Wheeler Hall.

The U.S. needs more LGBTQ+ education

By Uma Mazar, Staff Editor December 7, 2022

The U.S. is considered by many standards an LGBTQ+-friendly country, but it is also ranked third worldwide for the murder of trans people, according to the Trans Murder Monitoring Project. Just a few weeks...

Capping Insulin Costs: Band-Aiding a Much Bigger Issue

Capping Insulin Costs: Band-Aiding a Much Bigger Issue

By Alyssa Earnest, Staff Editor November 28, 2022

The U.S. Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which allows Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies about insulin prices. Starting in 2023, insulin will be capped at $35 per month....

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