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Mayweather makes billions his own way despite image

Mayweather makes billions his own way despite image

By Rodney Woodson, Associate Editor May 17, 2015

These days there needs to be a new voice to inspire today’s youth. Like many from the hood, Floyd Mayweather Jr. grew up in a broken home — his was located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His father abused...

Revolutionary history of America bears potential to be repeated

Revolutionary history of America bears potential to be repeated

By Mark Wassberg, Staff Writer May 17, 2015

The Oklahoma City bombing that occurred in 1995 were not the first terrorist attacks on American soil. Some revolutionary groups labeled Timothy McVeigh, one of the people that carried out the attack,...

Coverage denotes need, want

Coverage denotes need, want

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2015

The amount of broadcast time that major sport networks dedicate to women’s sports is reflective of how society perceives the importance of female athletes. According to a report titled “Gender in...

Fiscal iniquities define gender divide

Fiscal iniquities define gender divide

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 17, 2015

In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendment required all schools receiving federal money to provide the same opportunities for women as they do men by 1978. Since, continued speculation has been raised...

Digital divides create relationship strife

Digital divides create relationship strife

By Jacqie Moody, Staff Writer April 28, 2015

It seems more and more these days people look for the wrong ingredients to strengthen their relationship bonds. Surface beauty holds more weight than what is inside. And far too often admirers attach their...

Opportunity overlooked

Opportunity overlooked

By The Advocate Editorial Board April 28, 2015

Shared governance is not simply a responsibility, but a privilege, to ensure the development and implantation of sound educational policies in years to come. This privilege is not only given to faculty,...

Athletic department needs boxing program

Athletic department needs boxing program

By Jose Jimenez, Spotlight Editor April 28, 2015

The biggest boxing match, and arguably one of the most anticipated fights ever, is set to take place this weekend in Las Vegas. Come Saturday, deals, bets and beer will be everywhere. But after the match...

Social media allows for alternate personas

Social media allows for alternate personas

By Jason Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2015

Social media have a great effect on our lives as teens and young adults. Although they have their many advantages, they also allow people to portray themselves in ways that are not who they actually are. This...

Voices needed in drought

Voices needed in drought

By The Advocate Editorial Board April 21, 2015

As California experiences its most arid four-year period in history, it is vital that Contra Costa and Alameda county residents are aware of a possible increase to their water bill and why. On April 14,...

Finding moral victories when defeat is imminent

Finding moral victories when defeat is imminent

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor April 21, 2015

With any competitive endeavor there is always one constant: someone will win and someone will face the agony of defeat — although, the best contestants learn from losses and use them to correct deficiencies...

Disregarding injuries convenient, painful

Disregarding injuries convenient, painful

By Benjamin Bassham, Staff Writer April 7, 2015

This is a story of ravaged kidneys, torn cartilage and of a habit I need to break. It’s one I learned from my father, and it can be summarized thusly: “Wait two weeks and see if it gets better.” Usually...

A worthwhile endeavor

A worthwhile endeavor

By The Advocate Editorial Board April 7, 2015

The Academic Senate of Contra Costa College chose to address the imminent compressed calendar decision with the utmost consideration for college faculty by electing to democratically survey all faculty...

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