Acknowledging Africa
By Jose Arebalo, Scene Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under Campus Beat, Showcase
Impactful lessons surrounding ancient African artifacts focused on teaching students about diverse histories were shared to a packed lecture hall completely filled with a diverse group of attendees. Manu Ampim, history, anthropology and geography department chairperson, shared his research findings...
Basketball in his blood, NBA in his dreams
By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
There are times in life when rehearsal meets opportunity and the process of experience transforms from a mental note to an acquired instinctive reaction — often in high pressure situations. For an athlete, the idea of paying dues and working up the roster to eventually become a starter is an example...
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...
Remembering coach Tom Kinnard
By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Longevity and charisma are a combination of traits that are not given to an individual, they are acquired by only the finest of people. Former Comet physical education professor and football coach Tom Kinnard was someone who used those characteristics to encourage his co-workers, enlighten the students...
Editorial: Under pressure
December 5, 2018
After being smoked out, shunned and sidelined from campus decisions that affect their everyday lives, students at CCC are just weeks away from receiving a much-needed break. It’s been a hell of a semester, but in some ways, it lived up to everything it was expected to be. Even before the Butte County...
Campus closed due to unhealthy air quality
By Jessica Suico, News Editor
November 16, 2018
Filed under Showcase
After seven days of being blanketed by smoke from the Camp Fire, now the deadliest wildfire in state history, Contra Costa College waited until late Thursday afternoon to suspend the remaining classes for the day and cancel all of Friday’s classes. As the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered between 1...
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
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...