Divine appointment changes mother’s life
By Janice Spraggins, Advocate Staff
October 9, 2019
The first time Kristin Kilian Lobos stepped foot on the small San Pablo community college campus was when her daughter was a guest speaker for a drug and alcohol prevention assembly at Middle College High School at Contra Costa College. That divine appointment opened the door to Lobos’ decision...
Local eatery gains following with great chicken
By Janet Lira, Advocate Staff
October 9, 2019
An all-time favorite, fried chicken, takes a new spin with trendy ingredients and recipes at a locally owned pop up diner — Loaded Chickn. Delivering fresh made-to-order dishes, the new eatery has progressively gone up the charts in popularity and uniqueness for East Bay foodies. Usually the...
Promise kept for a friend
By Jose Rivera, Advocate Staff
October 9, 2019
Robin López is an extraordinary human being who was born in Oakland but grew up in the streets of Richmond and San Pablo — three cities that recognize the potential in its young people, “potential that still needs to be tapped into” as López likes to say. The East Bay native is an example...
Migrant tales unite campus
By Denis Perez, Cindy Pantoja, Luis Cortes, and Jose Rivera
October 2, 2019
Members of the Advocate Editorial Board show solidarity with Contra Costa College students from migrant families who feel their status or background will prohibit them from achieving their goals. Below, editors share personal migration stories from their home countries to the U.S. and the danger that sh...
Vaping dangers under scrutiny
By Luis Lopez, Advocate Staff
September 18, 2019
In an effort to address a growing health epidemic for America’s youth, the Richmond City Council has voted to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vape products like the popular Juul e-cigarette. The ban will begin in 2020 and is aimed at all electronic cigarette products that have not yet...
Student models compassionate leader
By Denis Perez, Creative Director
May 15, 2019
After going through the 2019-20 student trustee position orientation, Muslim Student Association member Hasna Alawadi’s excitement toward the position grew. The position mandates she has a say in the way the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board thinks as a whole. Alawadi would...
Captain champions low-income students
By Denis Perez, Creative Director
May 15, 2019
Economics major Shreejal Luitel has continuously enlightened his community with strings of ideas, coordinated plans and direct actions. Since completing an intensive microeconomics boot camp at the University of Chicago, the Middle College High School junior co-created Richmond Codes in 2017 to breed...
Leonard McNeil inspires through life work
By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
After a long battle with prostate cancer, former San Pablo mayor and Contra Costa College adjunct professor of political science Leonard McNeil passed away in his San Pablo home on April 14. A memorial service was held to honor the life of the activist, community leader and educator in the Knox Cente...
Motherhood mixes with school, life
By Jessica Suico, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Entering into motherhood can be a wonderful blessing that brings with it many new responsibilities. Associated Student Union Vice President Laicee Brown is about to experience the amazing transition into motherhood and despite being a student, part of the ASU and going through the motions of pregna...
JAZZ-ology wins Downbeat award for a fourth year
By Jose Arebalo, Scene Editor
May 15, 2019
JAZZ-ology has received a Downbeat magazine award for a fourth year in a row as the group’s unique and burgeoning talents have been respected once again. Downbeat is a publication devoted solely to jazz and blues that was founded in 1934. The magazine has selected the CCC-based musical troupe to...
Professor explores nature
By Daniel Hernandez, Advocate Staff
May 15, 2019
Over the past decade she’s taught biological science at Contra Costa College, and through a lifetime of experience outdoors, professor Pamela Muick has used hiking to teach her students outside of the classroom. At least once every semester students in her Biological Sciences 110L class are treated...
Subcompact SUVs gain popularity in U.S. market
By Daniel Hernandez, Advocate Staff
May 15, 2019
Subcompact crossovers and SUVs (sport utility vehicle) are the new contenders that have recently infatuated the domestic auto market. The rising popularity and demand for the near Swiss Army knife capability and potato-like shape they display, has seen a fast and steady rise in purchases in recent...