Experience sounds, sights of anti-Trump Oakland protest
By Lorenzo Morotti and Denis Perez
November 18, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, News, Video
The Advocate compiled sounds, and photography of the Not My President protest in downtown Oakland, California on Nov. 9, 2016 into a video. Protests in cities nationwide erupted in the wake of Republican Party candidate Donald Trump winning the presidential election with Electoral College votes. President-elect...
Chorus festival exhibits talents
By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016
Filed under Campus Beat, Multimedia, Video
Dressed in long black and red dresses, 22 young women from Albany High School performed three ensembles accompanied by piano during the Invitational Chorus Festival on Thursday, held in the Performing Hall inside the Music Building. “Today is about sharing music. I know that you have worked extremely hard. We r...
Comets hold onto winning streak
October 29, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, Sports, Video
Contra Costa College Comets soccer team defeated Merritt College Thunderbirds 2-1 on Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. Comets continue to hold winning streak since beginning of season.
Board member’s unexpected death leaves ‘family’ devastated
By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor
October 21, 2016
Filed under Campus Beat, Multimedia, News, Showcase, Video
MARTINEZ — With tears welling in their eyes, the four remaining Governing Board members sped through action items, discussions and reports. Uncharacteristically, the monthly meeting here at the District Office on Oct. 12 only lasted one hour. The weight pressing on everyone in the room resonated from an...
Transfer Day provides options, opportunities to promote student success
By Karla Juarez, Advocate Staff
October 10, 2016
Filed under Campus Beat, Multimedia, News, Video
Transfer representatives from schools across California visited the campus to provide information and answer questions about UCs, CSUs and private colleges during Transfer Day held Oct. 4 in the Campus Center Plaza. Students interested in transferring had the chance to ask representatives questions...
Walking backward
By The Advocate, Editorial Board
October 6, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, Opinion, Video
"The Black Panther Party and Its Legacy: A Seminar,” missed the chance to compare and contrast the racially charged political climate that created the revolutionary party 50 years ago to present-day social movements. The event was held on Saturday in the General Education Building as part of the W.E.B. ...
Workshop emphasizes meditation, stress managing techniques
By Tashi Wangchuk, Multimedia editor
September 24, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, Video
Students learned about the effect stress causes your body and how to avoid being stressed during the stress management workshop in GE-104 on Sept. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Ribbon cutting honors president, Fireside Hall
By Reggie Santini, Advocate Staff
September 16, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, News, Showcase, Video
A treasured community member’s investiture brought nearly 200 people to campus for the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Campus Center and Classroom Project. Contra Costa College President Mojdeh Mehdizadeh was honored by staff, students and community members during the ribbon cutting cerem...
Author of Nobel Prize laureate explains climate issue
By Benjamin Bassham, News Editor
September 16, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, News, Showcase, Video
The co-author of a report that earned a Nobel laureate spoke in GE- 225 Friday on the state of the climate, and the consequences if humanity fails to act. William Collins said what he had to show the approximately 110 attendees at Contra Costa College was “not my own work, but the results of many,...
Financial Aid Day boosts access to transfer funding
By Naylea Hernandez, Advocate Staff
September 1, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, News, Showcase, Video
The Financial Aid Awareness Day attracted curious students to the Campus Center Plaza on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to find out more information about the various types of financial aid offered. Representatives from different universities set up booths at Contra Costa College so students could bro...
Music major shines through multiple talents
By Tashi Wangchuk, Staff Photographer
May 26, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, Video
Music major Joseph Saeteurn talks about his interest in music and his early piano days during his upbringing, and some of Dr. Stephanie Austin's personal history with music is also featured.
Sanders campaign draws 11,000 to Vallejo
By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor
May 20, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, News, Video
VALLEJO — About 11,000 people from cities across the Bay Area converged to listen, promote or counter Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign platform at the Waterfront Park in Vallejo on May 18. Even after the sun set behind the Mare Island Naval Complex across the Napa River as...