The Student Voice Of Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif.

The Advocate

The Student Voice Of Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif.

The Advocate

Support needs amplification

Support needs amplification

By Editorial Board September 20, 2017

Suicide is among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, wreaking havoc on families, with no regard for age, sex, or religion. National Suicide Prevention Month, recognized throughout...

East Bay team to build stadium remain in area

East Bay team to build stadium remain in area

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor September 20, 2017

With Raiders owner Mark Davis taking his team to Las Vegas and Warriors owner Joseph Lacob taking his team across the bay to San Francisco, Oakland will be left with one professional sports team. The...

Gendered bathrooms hinder progress

Gendered bathrooms hinder progress

By Benjamin Bassham, news editor September 20, 2017

The whole notion of transgender bathrooms is redundant; this country has solved the problem of segregated bathrooms before. When they were segregated by race the solution was to get over our collective...

Immoral ethics dictate policies

Immoral ethics dictate policies

By Advocate Staff September 15, 2017

Over the past two weeks, president Trump escalated his assault on the Mexican community and American values after pardoning the racist and criminal Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and then ending the Deferred...

LGBTQ community faces inner conflict

LGBTQ community faces inner conflict

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor September 13, 2017

Throughout the history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning movement the fight for acceptance in society has been paramount in the conflict that has entrenched a community continuing...

Robert Clinton

Progress stunted by extreme perspectives

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor August 30, 2017

In the wake of this month’s events in Charlottesville many government officials and average citizens have made a point to denounce acts of violence spurned by racism and white supremacy. However, denunciation...

You’re right, that’s wrong

You’re right, that’s wrong

By Editorial Board, The Advocate August 30, 2017

The reasons to protect freedom of speech are numerous and extremely practical. Censorship is exclusively the domain of oppressors. You can’t silence someone if you don’t have power over them, and...

Requirement overhaul

Requirement overhaul

By The Advocate, Editorial Board August 23, 2017

California State University officials enacted a policy that will remove intermediate algebra requirements for non-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors with the changes going into...

Temporary disability, enduring empathy

Temporary disability, enduring empathy

By Anthony Kinny, Associate Editor August 23, 2017

Everyone that drives knows it’s nearly impossible for a car to get around on a flat tire. An unexpected flat can soil any plans of a good time, and can also ruin a good outfit if not careful when changing...

Junior college sports produce high quality athletes, stories

By Erain Valdez, Social Media Editor August 23, 2017

With the start of the fall semester so starts the time for college sports with Division I institutions get- ting the bulk of the attention from media outlets around the country. Junior college...

Dance groups highlight variety of styles

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2017

Tango, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, reggaeton and more were on display for “Dance Jam 2017,” showcasing the talents of local dancers. “Dance Jam” nearly filled every seat in the John and Jean and Knox...

Punk band satisfies fans

Punk band satisfies fans

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor May 17, 2017

Following up a classic album can be difficult for any band. Following up a classic album after 17 years is an exceptionally difficult task. Post-hardcore standouts At the Drive-In reached a high peak in...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All The Advocate Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
Opinion