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

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Comet football brings big excitement to fans

Comet football brings big excitement to fans

By Jose Jimenez, Spotlight Editor Sep 2, 2015

Every time August rolls around there is one constant image that continues to run through our minds when it comes to sports and our campus — fantasy football. OK, maybe it’s a little extreme when comparing...

Responsibility opens pathway to maturity

Responsibility opens pathway to maturity

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

As my time as editor-in-chief of The Advocate slowly nears its end I am able to grasp what the pressure of responsibility has done to my outlook of the world I had taken for granted. While I will still...

Measure E lacking

Measure E lacking

By The Advocate Editorial Board May 17, 2015

With the passage of Measure E by voters last June, the district was provided $450 million in additional funding to be used exclusively to improve facilities on its three campuses. And while The Advocate...

Dating apps as spurnful as life

Dating apps as spurnful as life

By Jared Amdahl, Opinion Editor May 17, 2015

While there are differences between online-dating apps and more traditional methods of finding love, they are subtle. Internet dating has expanded to the point that it is no longer necessary to do “normal”...

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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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...

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