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Multi-dimensional art student Steven Bernt presents his multi-faceted artwork entitled “Growth” is presently being shown in the Eddie Rhodes Gallery in A-5.

Internal drive fuels artistic creativity

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 4, 2020
Women for Justice in Latin America, a collective formed by UC Berkeley students and community leaders, protest against femicide at UC Berkeley in Upper Sproul Plaza in solidarity with #UnDiaSinNosotras on March 9.

The ‘Shadow Pandemic’: Violence against women and girls during COVID-19

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 25, 2020
Judy Walters and Fernando Sandoval on brink of District Board

Judy Walters and Fernando Sandoval on brink of District Board

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 12, 2020
Well-liked, respected and then fired

Well-liked, respected and then fired

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 27, 2020
During the Aug. 8 special Governing Board meeting, Dr. Harris shared that the board’s self-evaluation indicated it is facing a crisis.

4CD Governing Board deemed dysfunctional

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 5, 2020
Interim Chancellor Eugene Huff (right) and Former Chancellor Fred Wood (left) discuss the formation of an interim presidential hiring committee at a Fireside Hall meeting with CCC staff on Aug. 15, 2019 during a public forum.

Interim Chancellor Huff Ousted by District Governing Board

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 10, 2020
Contra Costa College announced during a virtual Town Hall meeting on April 23 that due to the shelter-in-place order the commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 will be held in a virtual graduation platform.

Meetings bring change to commencement and course withdraw policy

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020
A group of over 50 students and community members gathered Monday in a virtual Town Hall Meeting to receive the latest campus updates. The meeting was hacked by an unknown individual.

Town Hall meeting hacked with child pornography

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2020
The Student Dining Hall remains empty as Contra Costa Community College District campuses are closed due to Coronavirus concerns.

Campus closures create ripple effect amid coronavirus concerns

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 31, 2020
A homeless encampment is being clear on March 30, in Berkeley, California, after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide shelter-in-place order.

COVID-19 furthers homelessness crisis

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 31, 2020
TeJae Dunnivant is the college’s new veterans’ coordinator this semester after the position remained vacant for nearly a year.

Leadership void leaves student-veterans searching for answers

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-In-Chief
Feb 19, 2020
Speech team members Aman Butt and Shreejal Luitel await their awards for Persuasive Speaking at the Talk Hawk Invitational.

Speech team’s verbal dexterity recognized

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 19, 2020
Health and human services department Chairperson Aminta Mickles writes her thoughts about the Strategic Plan presented in the Library on Jan. 24.

President highlights Millennial MAGIC at college day

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 10, 2020
Two construction workers guide the drill at the Contra Costa College science complex construction site on Jan. 29.

Construction advances into drilling phase

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 10, 2020
Speech team member Aman Butt accepts a second place award in the informative speech category at the Valley to Valley Speech and Debate Tournament held at Diablo Valley College on Nov. 26.

Speech tournament offers experience, growth

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 11, 2019
Gateway to College Director Karl Debro presents a leadership award to Gateway student Angel Espinoza Vasquez during an annual awards ceremony

Gateway awards efforts

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 11, 2019
The women’s soccer team (3-10) walks to the Soccer Field for a home game on Aug. 27 2019 during their first full season in over two years.

Full season, small squad bonds team

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 11, 2019
Interim President Damon Bell (left) speaks with Associated Student President Preston Akubuo-Onwuemeka during a meet-and-greet session for the new president at Fireside Hall Monday.

Bell meets with campus in Fireside Hall

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 20, 2019
Months after announcing plans for an end-of-March 2020 retirement, district Chancellor Fred Wood again shocked the Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) community when he announced plans to vacate his post three months sooner than expected.

Wood hastens retirement

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 20, 2019

Speech team secures win, builds on success

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 13, 2019
Comet running back Jerald Daniels trucks a defender during a rushing attempt during the Comets’ 30-9 loss to Yuba College on Saturday on Comet Stadium.

Squad loses on sophomore day

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 13, 2019
Profit margins spell doom for holiday cheer

Profit margins spell doom for holiday cheer

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 23, 2019
Students write messages on a poster during the annual Undocum- ented Student Week of Action in the Campus Center Plaza on Oct. 14.

Advocates unite, provide services, smiles

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 23, 2019

Uninitiated team loses to division leader

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 9, 2019
Jose Rivera

Migrant tales unite campus

By Denis Perez, Cindy Pantoja, Luis Cortes, and Jose Rivera
Oct 2, 2019
Liberal Arts Division Dean Jason Berner (background) and acting President Mojdeh Mehdizadeh address faculty and staff at the All-College Day event held in GE-225 on Aug. 23.

Fresh faces breathe life into campus

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 2, 2019
Interim Chancellor Eugene Huff (right) and Former Chancellor Fred Wood (left) discuss the formation of an interim presidential hiring committee at a Fireside Hall meeting with CCC staff on Aug. 15, 2019 during a public forum.

November deadline looms

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 2, 2019
Defender Abigail Plascencia (left) shoots for goal as a Merritt College player bumps her during the Comets’ home opener on Friday on the Soccer Field.

Women’s soccer returns

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 2, 2019
San Pablo City Council member Abel Pineda (left) and Richmond City Council member Demnlus Johnson talk about their experience as council members during the Constitution Day event held Sept. 17 in Fireside Hall.

Community icon celebrated

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 25, 2019
Health and Human Services chairperson Aminta Mickles reminisces about professor Stephen Greer's legacy during his memorial service on June 12 in Vallejo.

Community remembers generous, guiding soul

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 18, 2019
Contra Costa Community College District Chancellor Fred Wood removed former president Katrina VanderWoude after an investigation was started against her. VanderWoude later resigned during the investigation and accepted a severance package leaving Mariles Magalong as interim president and later on Mojdeh Mehdizadeh.

VanderWoude Resigns

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 28, 2019
Art is on display at the “SERIES OF 7” exhibit, created by seven women from Contra Costa College, at the BridgeStorage and ArtSpace in Richmond. This exhibit runs through Oct. 25 and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

‘Series of Seven’ display student work

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 28, 2019

President VanderWoude agrees to resign

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 21, 2019
Health and Human Services major Sandra Simon recives words of support form suicide attempt survivor Kevin Berthia during the May 17 Psychosocial Spring Conference.

Conference celebrates recovery, legacy of growth

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 26, 2019
Sitting in her campus office in August 2018, Contra Costa College President Katrina VanderWoude discusses her journey to becoming the 12th president of the college.

President placed on administrative leave

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
Jun 6, 2019
Sexual predators thrive

Sexual predators thrive

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
May 15, 2019
"The Mister" fails to address human trafficking

“The Mister” fails to address human trafficking

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
May 15, 2019

Advice on healthy food options

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2019
Middle College High School student Preston Akubuo-Onwuemeka co-founded richmondCodes, a non-profit organization that brings free software coding workshops to elementary and secondary schools in Richmond. He plans to major in public health when he transfers to a four-year college and has the long-term goal of becoming a neurosurgeon.

High school student co-founder of nonprofit

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2019
President of Club Affairs Rebecca Hernandez (back to camera) informs club representatives of the history of sexual abuse and harassment of two VP of student services candidates during a meeting of concerned students hosted by the Associated Students Union meeting in the Student Life Office on Nov. 15.

ASU shuffles positions

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Apr 17, 2019

$2.5 million at risk due to new funding formula

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Mar 27, 2019
Speech team member Xavier Johnson performs his dramatic interpretation piece “C’est La Vie” during Speech Night in Fireside Hall on Thursday.

Speech night prepares team for nationals

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Mar 27, 2019
A mass text on February 26 at 5:30 p.m. alerted Contra Costa College that a report of rape on the daily crime log was in fact a miscode.

Error miscodes activity as rape

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Mar 6, 2019

Foundation awards stimulate campus projects

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Mar 6, 2019
A transformer located in an AA Building upstairs storage room reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit setting off a fire alarm.

Fire alarm disrupts classes, empties building for day

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Feb 27, 2019
The Associated Students Union meets every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Student Life Office to discuss plans and issues related to students on campus.

Student government seeks rebranding

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Feb 13, 2019
pg&e ed cartoon

[Photo] Editorial: Missing the message

By Editorial Board
Feb 13, 2019
sweeping ccc

[Photo] Editorial: Fresh start for everyone

Feb 6, 2019
Indigenous beauty tests society’s view

Indigenous beauty tests society’s view

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Feb 6, 2019
The automated water fountain systems, such as this one in the GE Building, need their filters changed regularly. If the water fountain has a red light under the filter status, it means the filter needs to be changed.

Renovation skips water fountains

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Dec 5, 2018
President of Club Affairs Rebecca Hernandez (back to camera) informs club representatives of the history of sexual abuse and harassment of two VP of student services candidates during a meeting of concerned students hosted by the Associated Students Union meeting in the Student Life Office on Nov. 15.

‘There shouldn’t be such division’

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Dec 5, 2018

Rape threat spoils college experience

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Dec 5, 2018

Scholarships, grants abound

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Nov 14, 2018

Free breakfast sees student increase

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Nov 14, 2018
Central Valley Environmental continues demolishing the Liberal Arts Building on Oct. 24. The demolition process should finish and the construction process begins August 2019.

Demolition process rolls on

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Nov 7, 2018
Student Malekah Isa (right) plays soda pong during Club Rush in the Campus Center Plaza on Oct. 31.

Bi-annual Club Rush shows students’ group spirit

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Nov 7, 2018

Candidates boast during VP forums

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
Nov 7, 2018

Economic policies fuel need for DACA

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff writer
Oct 24, 2018
Campus programs provide resources aimed to address housing, food insecurites

Campus programs provide resources aimed to address housing, food insecurites

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Oct 24, 2018

San Pablo City Council candidates vie for votes

By Jessica Suico, Alex Kwasniza, Michael Santone, and Cindy Pantoja
Oct 24, 2018

AB540 expands financial resources

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2018
Student-parent seeks community connection

Student-parent seeks community connection

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2018
Nursing moms seek refuge from prying eyes

Nursing moms seek refuge from prying eyes

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Oct 10, 2018

Denise Mills overcomes addiction to help others rebuild their lives

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2018

Beloved teacher endows grant that will continue though 2047

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2018

Closet fire disables generator, upends weekend classes

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Sep 26, 2018
A student looks at the menu before ordering at Brix cafe on Wednesday.

Competitive food prices leave students feeling after-effects

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Sep 19, 2018
Battle to quit social media induces anxiety

Battle to quit social media induces anxiety

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
Sep 11, 2018
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