Clowns, fiends serve terror
By Jose Arebola, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Horror rolls into town as a new terrifying attraction has opened up for those brave enough to face it and strong enough to survive. The haunted house at the Hilltop Mall, hosted by Nite Terrors, aims to have patrons take part in an immersive horror story. The show runs on weekend nights through Oct. 2...
Is that worth it? Burgers on campus
By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2018
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PRONTO: PIMENTO CHEESBURGER $3.50 If you’re looking for an adventurous twist on the cheeseburger, Pronto is the place to go. Often times deconstructing the American classic and infusing it with exotic flavors will yield lackluster results. However, the Pimento Cheeseburger, currently on the menu, is ...
Passion, resilience shine in ‘Allegiance”
By Jose Arebola, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
EL CERRITO — A new musical at the Contra Costa Civic Theatre here is sharing a deeply impactful and thrilling performance. “Allegiance” follows the experiences of a Japanese-American family’s struggles to survive through the internment camps of the 1940s. The production, running until Oct....
Ghostly tale would kill to scare you
By Jose Arebola, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
For those looking to spend their evening in suspense and horror, the drama department’s play “Vengeance: A Ghost Story,” from playwright and director Carlos-Manuel Chavarria, promises to deliver quite the fright. All taking place over the span of one night, an Ortize family vacation in the woods...
‘White Boy Rick’ introduces Detroit street legend’s life to Hollywood
By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
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Films are supposed to either put audiences in fictional worlds that expand imaginations or offer viewers a better understanding of real life situations. The film “White Boy Rick,” which is based on a true story, takes the audience to 1984 Detroit, Michigan in the midst of a crack cocaine epidemic. This...
El Sobrante Stroll energizes community
By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
EL SOBRANTE— The early weeks of September bring about a familiar sight of local families and inquisitive visitors sampling local wares and happily walking the streets of the sleepy East Bay town of El Sobrante. The El Sobrante Stroll is an annual event held every second Sunday of September. The stroll...
Original cuisine reveals ability, tickles tastebuds
By Gabriel Quiroz, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
The Aqua Terra Grill was filled with culinary arts students eager to share their work Thursday as they stood proudly behind their group’s dishes for their competition event the Culinary Clash. Culinary Clash, the new name given to the previously titled Iron Chef competition, is held at the beginning of eac...
Animated series tickles with medieval irony
By Reggie Santini, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
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“Disenchantment” is an enchanting Netflix series that brings sword-and-sorcery drama into a comedic cartoon fantasy world full of lovable well-written characters. The series’ first 10 episodes premiered on Aug. 17 on Netflix and has a 75 percent user approval rating on the movie ranking site ...
Law celebrates 50 years of ceramics work
By Kit Duckworth, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Entering the Eddie Rhodes Gallery in A-5, pottery lines the walls neatly and visitors are met with the warmth of an intimate party. The windows are high and show a soft breeze ruffling the trees outside, making the area seem bigger and more open. The center of attention is Mary Law, who is showcasing...
Theater schedule for 2018-19 finalized
By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
May 16, 2018
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Two world premieres bookend next year’s supernatural-themed 2018-19 theater season continuing the momentum built from this past season’s successful final production “The Cries of La Llorona.” The first world premiere is an original horror play written by Contra Costa College drama department ...
Talents collide at Campus Center Plaza
By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
May 15, 2018
Rapper Mi’Jae “Vision” Wilson won a $200 scholarship award after taking first place for her performance in the inaugural Battle of Talents in the Campus Center Plaza Thursday. The biology major performed three songs, two being original, called “What They Gon’ Do (W.T.G.D)” and “Know.”...
J. Cole offers new high
By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
May 15, 2018
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In the modern era of hip-hop, driven by the use of Xanax, Percocet, cough syrup and cannabis, rapper J. Cole has become this generation’s conscience with his new album “KOD.” The three-way acronym meaning “Kids On Drugs,” “King Overdose” and “Kill Our Demons” are the issues he tackles ...