Passion for music, justice brighten life
By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor
September 11, 2018
Filed under Spotlight
Oftentimes there are turning points in people’s lives when they have an experience that sticks in their minds and drives them to achieve something greater than they believed they could accomplish. That particular moment sets them off on a path, whether it be volunteer work that affected them or a ...
Automotive partnership fuels growth
By Michael Santone, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Spotlight
A warm breeze periodically drifted through the automotive department’s collision yard as Toyota executives, dealers and Contra Costa College faculty and staff came out Aug. 16 to celebrate the new TechnicianTraining & Education Network (T-TEN) partnership. One of the first community college...
Professor’s heartfelt dedication Remembered
By Denis Perez, Creative Director
September 11, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Spotlight
Fighting cancer for many of her years, life was not always easy. Yet English professor Robin Brooke Eubanks could provide happiness to those around her and create a joyful environment in her educational spaces. On Aug. 12, Eubanks died of cancer. She was 49. Liberal Arts Division De...
Richmond Ceasefire looks to the future with town hall celebration
By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
July 6, 2018
To stop gun violence that perpetuates the community and local law enforcement there must be a coalition between a larger part of the community and the police who have sworn to protect them. The Ceasefire Organization of Richmond and Living Hope Neighborhood Church help raise awareness on gun violence...
Richmond celebrates LGBTQ+ community, pride
By Denis Perez, Art Director
June 5, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Showcase, Spotlight
Wind waved the flag of the LGBTQ+ community as upbeat music played over a portion of Richmond’s Marina Park during the fourth annual Richmond Rainbow Pride event in Richmond, California on June 3. Richmond resident Fray Abigail said the flags waving the rainbow prints represent democracy and freed...
Nursing mentor Fran Jacobs-Buster moves on
By Anthony Kinney, Associate Editor
May 16, 2018
Filed under Spotlight
When reminiscing about her days as a student absorbing the dexterity and discipline she now instills in the aspiring nurses that journey through Contra Costa College’s nursing program, medical-surgical nursing professor Fran Jacobs-Buster is reminded how much CCC means to her. “This place gave me...
Scholarly recognition
By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor
May 15, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Spotlight
Each year most college scholarships go unclaimed. District Chancellor Fred Wood said, “Students don’t look. Maybe they don’t think they’re good enough. Isn’t that sad?” This year’s scholarships and awards were presented in the Knox Center, May 2 at the 59th Annual Scholarship Awards Cerem...
Loved counselor Suzanne Huey retires
By Ryan Geller, News Editor
May 15, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Spotlight
Counselors keep peeking out their door looking at the empty snack table, wondering why it’s so quiet, waiting for a chance to break up their daily tasks and assist with one of counselor Suzanne Huey’s easily solved IT crises. But the familiar call never comes. Huey is home in bed, sleeping...
Alumnus shares journey to Harvard
By Denis Perez, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Filed under Spotlight
A village raises a child the same way a college community develops a student. That community consists of faculty, classified staff, administrators and successful alumni who take time to nurture student interests and make those interests relevant to their educational paths. Harvard Medical School postdoctoral re...
Wayne Organ to retire after impactful 22 years
By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
April 24, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Spotlight
For many, the foundation of a successful life consists of a quality education, lucrative income and the will to navigate a world that holds a high priority on making a living, even if the job isn’t a person’s true calling. It’s rare in life’s social and economic constructs to be able to combine ...
Students create mock trial team
By Michael Santone, Associate Editor
April 10, 2018
Filed under Spotlight
Igniting interest in the United States judicial system, the Contra Costa College Mock Trial Club aims to bring everyday law into perspective in a welcoming environment of critical and logical thinking. Beginning Friday, the newly formed club will provide a chance for students of all majors to improve ...
Home schooling pays off
By Ryan Geller, News Editor
April 10, 2018
Filed under Spotlight
A small community of home-schooled students have used their independent learning skills and creativity to transition, thrive and lead at Contra Costa College. This group of home-schoolers have supported each other in making the transition to college and they each defy the perceptions about homeschoo...