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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Female artists strive to redefine global art form
By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2018
Filed under Spotlight
In the late 1970s, hip-hop music emerged from the projects of New York City to give voice to the voiceless and eloquently express the day-to-day experiences of people struggling to break the chains of oppression. With a mainline connection to the inner-city streets and the ability to offer an auditor...
Realness, sexuality warrant recognition
By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor
March 21, 2018
Hip-hop has given people from all walks of life a platform to tell their stories without a filter, as long as they have a mic and the willingness to be vulnerable. And women of color are no exception. Rappers like MC Lyte, Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill flexed their lyrical skills while giving a voice to ...
Turbulent beginning fuels desire
By Jessica Suico, Assistant News Editor
March 21, 2018
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Student Success comes with peaks and valleys. People will either have to overcome or sink and drown in their hardships and failures. Many people have goals in life while others just go with the flow and wait for tomorrow. This concept of how to succeed plays a pivotal role in the life of clinical scie...
City’s golden boxer
By Anthony Kinney, Associate Editor
March 20, 2018
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SAN FRANCISCO — From the streets to the ring, Bay Area welterweight boxing champion Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield always stands fearless and never backs down from a challenge. He learned at an early age that when life strikes a punch, you can either fall to the mat dazedly looking up at the light...
Women’s Day inspires
By Jshania Owens, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
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Students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate International Women’s Day presented by the political science department and Community Organizing Political Action Club (COPA) to commemorate the women of yesterday and today who have made an impact in their communities and in society. Political science de...