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Cindy Pantoja

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Well-liked, respected and then fired

Well-liked, respected and then fired

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
October 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
October 5, 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
March 31, 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
February 19, 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
February 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
December 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
December 11, 2019
The women’s soccer team (3-10) walks to the Soccer Field for a home game on Aug. 27 during their first full season in over two years.

Full season, small squad bonds team

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
December 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
November 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
November 20, 2019

Speech team secures win, builds on success

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
November 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
November 13, 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
October 23, 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
September 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
September 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
August 28, 2019
Governing Board President Vicki Gordon announces Dr. Katrina VanderWoude resignation during a special meeting of the Governing Board held on Aug. 14 at the District Office in Martinez.

President VanderWoude agrees to resign

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
Sexual predators thrive

Sexual predators thrive

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
May 15, 2019

Advice on healthy food options

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
April 17, 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
March 6, 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
February 13, 2019
Indigenous beauty tests society’s view

Indigenous beauty tests society’s view

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
February 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
December 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
December 5, 2018

Rape threat spoils college experience

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
December 5, 2018

Scholarships, grants abound

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
November 14, 2018

Free breakfast sees student increase

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
November 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
November 7, 2018

Candidates boast during VP forums

By Cindy Pantoja, Opinion Editor
November 7, 2018

Economic policies fuel need for DACA

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff writer
October 24, 2018

AB540 expands financial resources

By Cindy Pantoja, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
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