Campus concerns spur decision to suspend candidate selections
By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2018
Filed under Showcase
In the midst of the #MeToo inspired backlash from the campus community, Contra Costa College President Katrina VanderWoude announced her decision Friday to discontinue the search for a vice president of student services. The cancellation comes after the nationwide hunt exposed flaws in the district’s...
USS Hornet Museum honors WWI soldiers on board battle ship
By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under Campus Beat, Showcase
ALAMEDA — On the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the USS Hornet here played host to a range of veterans who spanned generations during the Veterans Day celebration on Sunday. The free event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featured special presentations and ceremonies that included...
Volleyball ends season with a loss
By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
November 14, 2018
In front of a packed crowd for Sophomore Night, the volleyball team lost its last game of the season in straight sets to Yuba College (10-11 overall and 9-5 in the Bay Valley Conference) in the Gymnasium Nov. 7. Middle blocker Makaya Thomas, libero Delaine Baca, outside hitter Victoria Matue, right...
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...
VP finalists have background of sexual assault
By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2018
Filed under Campus Beat, Showcase
It wasn’t long after the names of the five finalists for the vice president of student services position were announced that the campus community sank into silent outrage fueled by the courage of women in the #MeToo movement. The nationwide search, which was conducted by the Contra Costa College President’s...
Domestic violence cases up on campus
By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Campus Beat, Showcase
The annual Campus Crime Awareness Report for the Contra Costa Community College District was released in October. This year’s report for Contra Costa College shows an uptick in domestic violence, dating violence, burglary and aggravated assault on campus. Domestic violence and dating violence are...
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...
Bi-annual Club Rush shows students’ group spirit
By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Campus Beat, Showcase
A large crowd of students attracted by an enormous inflatable miniature golf course and performance stage gathered outside of Fireside Hall on Oct. 31 for Club Rush. Work for the clubs started early that morning and by 8:30 a.m., club members began decorating their tables and the early signs of the...
Undocumented existence
By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 24, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Spotlight
Contra Costa College’s undocumented immigrant community is prideful about its heritage, its history and its people. The Advocate recognizes the efforts of the multitudes of groups who work to effect change on campus and outside of it. Many in the campus community participated in a week-long event...
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...
A passion for the homeless, hungry
By Jose Arebola, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Campus Beat, Showcase
The Bay Area has a multitude of inhumane problems facing it amid unprecedented growth. However, this growth isn’t spreading resources to everyone. Even as local governments try to find solutions, homelessness has been a constant problem for many people struggling to make ends meet in California. There...
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...