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The Student Voice Of Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif.

The Advocate

Comets spoil Eagles’ Homecoming, nearly clinch playoffs

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor November 4, 2015

Ukiah — Despite Comet right attacking winger Missael Hernandez redirecting a free kick into the goal with his head at 53 minutes, the Comets’ defense ceded a goal with less than 10 minutes left at...

Comets snap 49ers streak, share control in conference

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor October 29, 2015

MARYSVILLE — Despite Yuba College trailing by one goal at the outset of the second half, the men’s soccer team’s early first half brace was enough to snap the 49er undefeated streak — and topple...

Districtwide plan treats trauma

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 29, 2015

With information regarding concussions becoming more abundant than ever before, the Contra Costa Community College District has implemented a new districtwide concussion protocol that spans across all...

Eagle outside hitter Jamie Mertle tips the ball over the net and Comet middle blocker Mariah Marinho (left) during the game against Mendocino College on Friday in the Gymnasium.

Communication deficiency still impedes opportunity for wins

By Xavier Johnson, Staff Writer October 29, 2015

The winless volleyball team showed signs of improvement but failed to fully apply those improvements made in practice to a game and lost again to visiting Mendocino College (4-8 overall, 4-6 in the Bay...

Cancer diagnosis shocks ‘family’

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 21, 2015

With the addition of many new faces to the faculty this semester at Contra Costa College, there is one glaring absence. Physical education professor and volleyball coach Zachary Shrieve will not be returning...

Comet defender Jesus Villagrana (right) fights for possession of the ball against Bear Cub midfielder Jovani Carolino during Contra Costa College’s 2-0 loss to Santa Rosa Junior College at the Soccer Field on Friday.

Bear Cubs shut out Comets, snap streak

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 21, 2015

The men’s soccer team held California’s 2nd ranked squad, Santa Rosa Junior College (11-1-1 overall and 3-0 in the Big 8 conference), scoreless through the first half, but ultimately lost 2-0 in its...

Falcon outside hitter Claudia Diaz strikes the ball to Comet setter Paula Sanchez during Contra Costa College’s three-set loss at Solano Community College on Friday.

Lackluster scoring effort leads to loss

By Xavier Johnson, Staff Writer October 21, 2015

The volleyball team struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm  losing in straight sets 25-12, 25-21 and 25-6 against the College of Alameda (4-12 overall and 2-6 in the Bay Valley Conference) on...

Defensive back Jackson Finch learned the mastery behind tackling and hitting from a young age because of his father. That enabled him to perform well on the field even after experiencing a severe injury during his high school years.

Football legacy fuels instinctive skills, hunger to uplift others

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 21, 2015

For an athlete to reach peak performance many variables must come into play; hard work, dedication, sacrifice. But the most important factor comes from within, the intangible for which there is no statistical...

Last second heroics leave record unblemished

By Jose Jimenez, Spotlight Editor October 21, 2015

Fresh off a bye week and midway through the 2015 season, California’s 21st ranked Contra Costa College football team faced a Yuba College (3-3 overall and 2-1 in the Pac 7) team looking to avenge last...

Comet center back Edgar Yepes steals the ball from Eagle midfielder Oscar Martinez during the Comets’ 2-1 win at the Soccer Field on Friday. The Comets host Santa Rosa Junior College today at 4 p.m.

Comets edge Eagles in last minutes

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor October 13, 2015

With less than two minutes left to play in the game, the men’s soccer team capitalized off a Mendocino College error to score the winning goal holding last season’s Bay Valley Conference champions...

Comet striker Paula Sanchez (middle right) defends against Mariner striker Jenny Huezo during the volleyball team’s loss to Marin on Friday.

Volleyball team loses to Mariners, stays winless

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 13, 2015

The volleyball team took a step backward on Wednesday, managing to score double digit points in the first set before eventually losing 3-0 to the College of Marin (3-10 overall and 3-3 in the Bay Valley...

Social medias dark side should not fuel ban

Social media’s ‘dark side’ should not fuel ban

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 13, 2015

To the average college student the expansive landscape of social media platforms is no passing fad. It is a communication staple connecting people in ways that could not be fathomed just a decade ago. But...

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