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Sophie and Eman A talking about the Lack of rights for middle eastern students. At Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif. Nov.

Solidarity event for Palestine and Professor Asad Kabir held at Contra Costa College

By Faith Bennett and Arianna Caramagno, Advocate Staff Dec 5, 2024

On Nov. 25, a demonstration was held by the Associated Student Union at Contra Costa College, bringing awareness to the tragedies occurring in Gaza, the lack of acknowledgment of the identities of Middle...

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What is President Trump’s plan for the next four years?

By Nojixa Anacleto Nov 6, 2024

As election polls ended on Nov. 5, enough ballot results arrived for major news outlets to call the race: Donald J. Trump will be the 47th President of the U.S., with Vice President JD Vance by his side. This...

District students and staff share conflicted emotions toward the election

District students and staff share conflicted emotions toward the election

Students and faculty at Contra Costa College have complicated feelings about political issues and the presidential candidates this election season. In interviews with The Advocate, students and staff...

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The 10 propositions California voters will see on the ballot this year

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 16, 2024

The Election is around the corner, and many of us usually wait until the last minute to look at what we need to be voting for that could affect our lives. As voting is more important now than ever for...

Three-stream bins and educational posters in the Applied Arts building at Contra Costa Community College, CA, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

New bins installed across district campuses in attempt to achieve zero waste

By Arianna Caramagno, Arts and Culture Editor Oct 2, 2024

New three-stream bins have been added across campuses within the Contra Costa College district as part of a larger effort to address environmental and equity issues. Unlike previous bins, the new containers...

Football players practice drills for the upcoming fall semester at Comet Stadium on May 6. Comet coach Alonzo Carter said his team plans to defend its 2014 Pacific 7 Conference championship come fall.

CCC football program put on pause this season

By Shawn Williams, Advocate Staff Sep 13, 2024

On Aug. 28 CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers sent out news that was harrowing for any fans of the college’s sports teams. The decision was made “for the Comets football to sit out the 2024 season.”...

Contra Costa College campus view, November 29, 2023

CCC has a new ASU president

By Ivoire Arrington, Advocate Intern May 20, 2024

The Associated Student Union elections officially closed this past Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The two positions that were open for candidates were the ASU president and ASU secretary. Results indicate...

Gateway to College office located in the  Applied Arts building at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Gateway to College’s abrupt closure raises questions

By Nojixa Anacleto, Associate Editor Apr 19, 2024

As the semester comes to an end at Contra Costa College, many programs are preparing for the next semester. Gateway to College – a program aimed at helping West Contra Costa County’s high school students...

What to know on possible ban of TikTok

What to know on possible ban of TikTok

By Ariel Schell, Advocate Staff Apr 5, 2024

Congress voted on March 13th, in favor of a bill that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States. This bill, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,...

Contra Costa Comet player, Amari Robinson moves around Yuba player to score another point at the Contra Costa College vs Yuba College men's basketball game at Contra Costa College, in San Pablo CA, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Comets walk away with another loss at home

By Brett Butson, Advocate Staff Feb 27, 2024

The Comets’ men’s basketball team went into Tuesday’s game looking for redemption, as its last game with Yuba didn’t go its way. Just over a month earlier, the Comets lost to the team in a...

Cramped Chords: Bay Area rapper LONG NGHTS is on the mic

Cramped Chords: Bay Area rapper LONG NGHTS is on the mic

By Jolie Willson, Culture Editor Dec 8, 2023

One can find the creative behind a pair of dark, round sunglasses in his studio in Oakland, California; incredible talent can be found hidden inside the cracks of the Bay Area, somewhere that rapper LONG...

Comets taking up space on the field as they fight for the ball on Nov. 9, 2023.

Men’s soccer: Comets win final game of the season, ending losing streak

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer Nov 17, 2023

The Comets men’s soccer team had a season that could only be described as “rocky”. This can be seen in their overall record of 4-14-2, ending at 3-5-2 at home, and 1-9 away. But in the last game...

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