Jazz group gets prestigious invite
By Jackson Stephens, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
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The jazz vocal ensemble at Contra Costa College has been invited to perform at the prestigious Jazz Education Network Conference in January. For the first time, JAZZ-ology and its six-member ensemble will be attending the 10th annual 2019 JEN conference in Reno, Nevada. The six members are Natasha...
Drama faculty let loose in play
By Luis Lopez, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
What do a smoking grandma, a flask swigging Little Red Riding Hood and a tatted up Cinderella have in common? They are all raunchy, rude and crude versions of fairy tales being portrayed in this year’s drama and faculty production. Seeing drama teachers and faculty portraying these racy characters...
Tale of recovery conveys wide range of intense emotions
By Gabriel Quiroz, News Editor
November 14, 2018
Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome is a major issue that plagues veterans and can sometimes lead to addiction and problems for which many don’t seek help. “Water by The Spoonful,” directed by Angelina LaBarre, captures these mental health issues with a unique perspective that gives audiences a glimpse...
Rami Malek shines as Mercury, other aspects lack depth
By Gabriel Quiroz, News Editor
November 14, 2018
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The extravagant and eccentric rock star story has been told many times over the years and often protagonists go through the same struggles of sex, addiction and heartbreak. As a film, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is not entirely different from these stories, but it is not quite in that category. Queen,...
Dia de los Muertos celebration honors culture
By Gabriel Quiroz, News Editor
November 7, 2018
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Students gathered around Fireside Hall on Thursday eager to gain access to the Dia De Los Muertos event, many lining up well before the event was set to start. The main attraction for many of the attendees was the delicious cultural delicacies, like tamales, Conchas and Tostilocos. But the food was...
Finding recovery through community
By Jose Arebola, Scene Editor
November 7, 2018
An impactful story set around family and community struggles in the digital age graces the stage beginning Friday and continues through Nov. 18 at the John and Jean Knox Performing Arts Center. “Water by the Spoonful,” written by Quiara Alegria-Hudes, traces the stories of multiple characters connected...
Horror sequel revives iconic franchise
By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2018
Nothing screams that time of the year more than the iconic masked serial killer Michael Myers, who returns to the big screen in “Halloween,” directed by David Gordon Green. With its release on Friday, the film broke box office and franchise records by grossing $33.3 million on that opening day. The...
Vengeful spirit seeks bloody retribution
By Gabriel Quiroz, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Attention to detail would be an understatement when referring to the drama department’s recently closed original ghost story production of “Vengeance: A Ghost Story.” The story, inspired by a Chinese play, recounts the life of a family of five on an annual trip that entangles a birthday with a...
Exhibit explores perspectives not typically observed
By Kyle Grant, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
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A picture is worth a thousand words — or, so they say. In the Eddie Rhodes Gallery on Oct. 17, photographs adorned the wall, and for those in attendance, these pictures had lots to say. A mix of both black and white and color photographs taken by three Contra Costa College student photographers decorated...
‘Carter V’ fails to snatch attention from fresh ears
By Andrew Weedon, Scene Editor
October 17, 2018
In any environment, whether suburbs or slums, victories and setbacks are a common occurrence. However, across all aspects of societal divisions, the heartfelt words of a loving mother are the ultimate motivation to succeed. Dwayne Michael Carter, who goes by the stage name Lil Wayne, seems to agree...
‘Fortnite’ update unites gamers, adds features
By Luis Lopez, Staff Writer
October 14, 2018
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“Fortnite,” the free to play battle royale game that has more than 120 million players online at any given time, recently made an update to its game that will change how multiplayer video games are played forever. Epic Games, the development company behind the most popular game in the world (“Fortnite”),...
Shoreline festival honors nature’s beauty, relevance
By Jose Arebola, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
POINT PINOLE — Free food and a festive atmosphere marked a celebration of the environment and Bay Area climate justice on the shores of Point Pinole Saturday. The North Richmond Shoreline Festival is an event sponsored by the North Richmond Shoreline Open Space Alliance (NRSOSA) which has been held...