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The Student Voice Of Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif.

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Denis Perez

Denis Perez, Creative director

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San Francisco resident Dav Gerald raises his hand in the air as he cruises on northbound Interstate 680 lanes shut down in Walnut Creek, California on June. Gerald is not part of any particular organization, but has been participating in any protest he can attend.

East Bay communities stoke Black Lives Matter movement

By Denis Perez
June 12, 2020
West County Medical Center Family Physician Alan Siegel, 51, holds a biohazard bag with a test sample while he explains the an information sheet he gave to a patient who came to the West County Medical Center for a coronavirus test in San Pablo Avenue on April 27. The sample will be placed in a chilled cooler and picked up to be delivered to a testing facility.

County tests residents with symptoms at multiple locations

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
May 8, 2020
An attendee holds up a 2016 Sanders campaign sign reading “Nurses for Bernie” during a rally at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion on Monday. Sanders’ campaign policies have not changed much from his 2016 campaign, and have been adopted by many of his democratic rivals.

[Photo] Bernie rallies 10,000 to Craneway Pavilion

February 19, 2020
Mother Dominique Walker closes her eyes and takes a breath before a press conference outside of an Oakland home after the Jan. 14 eviction.

[Photo] Eviction of mothers draws protest outside of home

February 10, 2020
Protesters hold signs and chant as they stand in front of the entrance to Wheeler Halls event featuring a speech by right-wing author, Ann Coulter, yesterday.

Ann Coulter speaks at UC Berkeley despite heavy protest lines blocking attendees

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
November 21, 2019
Large video screens near the U.S. Capitol display images of the Washington Nationals World Series victory parade on Nov. 2. The screens were placed to show the final phase of the parade, when the players and front office staff gave speeches, allowing those unable to find a seat to watch.

D.C. celebrates World Series win

By Denis Perez and Luis Cortes
November 13, 2019
Comet forward Raquel Alvarez (left) dribbles up the right side of the field as Yuba left back Priscilla Gonzalez tackles her at the Soccer Field Friday.

Small team suffers sixth BVC loss

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 23, 2019
Police Services Lt. Tom Holt (right) and Corporal Charles Hankins arrest a Contra Costa College student detained for possession of marijuana in the Campus Center Plaza on Feb. 15.

Crime log fails transparency test

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 23, 2019
African American studies major Tiye Gordon (middle) has taken up the leadership role in the Black Student Union this semester and hopes to lead a group of black students to promote black-oriented education and create a safe space to breed a black identity.

Educating black minds

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 23, 2019
Oakland Roots goalkeeper Jairo Zermeno watches a ball go in the net during the 4-2 win for the FC Juarez Bravos in Oakland, California on Sept. 8.

Oakland roots bring soccer to the town

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 23, 2019
Comet defensive back Dayvonne Greenwood celebrates after forcing a fumble and recovering the ball from Merced College on Saturday.

Incremental progress

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 10, 2019
Contra Costa Community College District chancellor finalist, University of Minnesota Chancellor Fred Wood speaks to the crowd in Fireside Hall on Monday.

Wood to retire in 2020

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 9, 2019
Migrant tales unite campus

Migrant tales unite campus

By Denis Perez, Cindy Pantoja, Luis Cortes, and Jose Rivera
October 2, 2019
Around 30,000 people marched in San Francisco as part of an international protest over climate justice on Friday.

Dire consequences inspire global climate movement

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
September 25, 2019
A religious demonstrator (left) who refused to give his name argues with students in the Campus Center Plaza Monday.

Students confront hate speech

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
September 25, 2019
A Caltrans worker sweeps a material poured over oil as a pile of dead chickens sits on his right after a big rig transporting about 1,000 chickens swerved on Interstate 80 hit the center divide and crashed in San Pablo early Sept. 5. The vehicle burst into flames and killed about 800 of the birds on board. The clean up took 8 hours to complete.

Chickens burn, die after I-80 accident

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
September 18, 2019
Oakland Roots central midfielder Octavio Guzman tackles off FC Juarez striker Diego Rolan for possession of the ball during the 4-2 win for the FC Juarez Bravos in Oakland, California on Sunday.

FC Juarez dominates first half against Oakland Roots, fend off the U.S team

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
September 9, 2019
Comet defender Ashley Portillo (right) battles for possession of the ball during a home game in the 2017 season, the last time the women’s soccer team played.

Coach strives for stability, recruits for upcoming season

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
August 28, 2019
Mexican folk dancers perform a dance routine at the intersection of Macdonald Avenue and 23rd Street during the 15th annual Unity and Peace Parade on May 4, 2019 in Richmond, California.

Richmond unites at 23rd Street, celebrate Cinco De Mayo

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
June 3, 2019
Hasna Alawadi is running for district student trustee and she is currently the Muslim Student Associations president.

Student models compassionate leader

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
May 15, 2019
Speech team captain Shreejal Luitel practices a persuasive speech for an upcoming speech tournament in Stockton in the Speech Lab in AA-219 on Monday evening.

Captain champions low-income students

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
May 15, 2019

Student trustee candidates announced

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
April 30, 2019
Dr. Cheri Etheredge cares for a simulation mannequin in the Simulation Lab in the Applied Art Building. Etheredge has been teaching in Contra Costa College’s nursing department for 38 years. This semester she was awarded the district’s Teacher of the Year award.

Dr. Cheri Etheredge honored as Teacher of the Year

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
March 27, 2019
The Richmond High School Oilers hold up the Tri-County Athletic League Champion- ship banner after beating Pinole Valley High School at De Anza High School’s soccer field on Feb. 8. Richmond’s win qualified them to play in the North Coast Section tournament.

Oiler team delivers high quality soccer season

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
March 6, 2019
Boycotting Israel is a constitutional right

Boycotting Israel is a constitutional right

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
February 13, 2019
More than 20,000 people showed up to support presidential hopeful U.S. Senator Kamala Harris at her campaign kickoff rally in her hometown of Oakland, California on Jan. 27.

Oakland native runs for president

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
February 6, 2019
Injustice breeds social change

Injustice breeds social change

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
December 5, 2018
Jockey Robby Albarado (right) and Chestnut Colt Blue Steel win the sixth race of the 2018 Maiden at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky Oct. 28.

Horses, jockeys compete at Churchill Downs

By Denis Perez , Creative Director
November 15, 2018
Registered Nurse Ileen Quimora gives biotechnology professor Katherine Krolikowski a flu shot at the Contra Costa County Health Department’s flu vaccine clinic in Fireside Hall on Oct. 30.

Vaccines distributed to curb influenza

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
November 7, 2018
Guadalupe Mendoza kisses her son, Joshua Mendoza as she walks down 23rd Street in Richmond, California on Monday.

Undocumented existence

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
October 24, 2018
Comet wide receiver Terique Owens sheds two Mustang defenders during Saturday’s 41-6 victory over Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. The win ended CCC’s 17-game losing streak.

[Photo] Football team beats Mustangs in blowout

October 24, 2018
Students in the Christians on Campus club discuss Bible readings last week.

[Photo] Faith-based club given official meeting space

October 24, 2018
Youth center celebrates Latinx

Youth center celebrates Latinx

By Denis Perez, Art Director
September 26, 2018
Construction equipment sits outside the gymnasium in preparation for renovation set to begin late October.

[Photo] Renovations underway

September 11, 2018
New athletic trainer Nichole Oaks wraps a bandage around Comet men’s soccer team defender Raul Garcia’s arm during a home game on Friday against College of the Redwoods.

[Photo] New trainer hired by athletic department

September 11, 2018
Team Dilly Dilly celebrate their win in the kitchen of Aqua Terra Grill during the Culinary Clash on Sept. 6

[Photo] Original cuisine reveals ability, tickles tastebuds

September 11, 2018
English professor Robin Brooke Eubanks poses for her husband Keith Eubanks.

Professor’s heartfelt dedication Remembered

By Denis Perez, Creative Director
September 11, 2018
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.

[Photo] Transparency highlights president’s new role

September 11, 2018
Midfielder Diego Garcia is challenged by a College of the Redwoods player during Fridays victory at home.

[Photo] Comets earn first victory of season

September 11, 2018
Antioch resident Cynthia Jameson looks at ceramic plates created by ceramics professor Mary Law and six of her students in the Art Building on Sept. 6.

[Photo] Law celebrates 50 years of ceramics work

September 11, 2018
Warriors celebrate third national championship

Warriors celebrate third national championship

By Denis Perez , Art Director
June 13, 2018
Richmond residents Simone (left) and Alyssia Adair (right) kiss during the fourth annual Richmond Rainbow Pride event in Richmond Marina Park in Richmond, California on June 3.

Richmond celebrates LGBTQ+ community, pride

By Denis Perez , Art Director
June 5, 2018
Oakland resident Thoineisha Finley doubledutch jumps while pregnant during the BBQing while Black festival at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California on May 20. The festival was held in response to Jennifer Schulte, an Oakland resident who called the Oakland police on fellow Oaklander Kenzie Smith for BBQing with a charcoal grill at Lake Merritt on April 29.

Community response to racist incident draws thousands to Lake Merritt

By Denis Perez
May 22, 2018
Newly elected Advocate Editor-in-Chief Michael Santone speaks to the staff during the election process on May 9 in AA-215.

New Editor-In-Chief looks to inspire staff

By Denis Perez, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2018
Barbara Grillo (left) and Richmond resident Wendy Mouton (right) talk about Intisar Shareef after her memorial service at the Knox Center.

‘Queen’ inspires change

By Denis Perez, Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2018
District board trustees ignore sexual harassment

District board trustees ignore sexual harassment

By Denis Perez , Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Contra Costa College alumnus Edwin Reyes (left) talks to physics major Ruth Elizabeth Whet (right) in the Physical Sciences Building after his Friday seminar.

Alumnus shares journey to Harvard

By Denis Perez, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Debeshi Pantel (left) receives a balloon during the Teaching Café in the Library on Friday. Bantana Pantel (right) brought her daughter to the café to expose her to Contra Costa College and its community.

Teaching Café refines educational skills, displays campus resources

By Denis Perez , Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Aerospace engineer Mae Guzman speaks to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students about her journey from Contra Costa College to UC Davis after her Stem Café seminar in GE-225 on April 4.

Aerospace engineer Gloria Mae Guzman remembers time at CCC

By Denis Perez , Editor-in-chief
April 17, 2018
Comet Tyler Brown claps his hands in celebration after reaching second base safely during Contra Costa College’s 8-2 win against Yuba College Saturday on the Baseball Field.

Comets devour Yuba in series finale

By Denis Perez, Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2018
Karim “The Hard Hitta” Mayfield (left) jabs Gaku Takahashi (right) during Mayfield’s unanimous decision in the main event of the “Battle in the Ballroom” event in the Fairmont Hotel Ballroom in San Francisco, California on April 5.

Local boxers clash at Fairmont Hotel ballroom event

By Denis Perez , Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2018

Grief, outrage follow police homicide of Stephon Clark

By Denis Perez , Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2018
Two students work on a computer server during the newly launced

Technicians provide support

By Denis Perez, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2018
Comet infielder London Penland (middle) runs back to third attempting to stay safe in the ninth inning of Thursday’s loss to Mendocino College on the Baseball Field. The Comets lost 1-0.

Team falls flat at home in close duel

By Denis Perez, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2018
The Applied Arts Building has been fenced off during its renovation, which continues through the 2018 spring semester. The renovations are planned to be completed by the end of the semester.

Applied Arts Building renovation brings change, detours

By Denis Perez and Leon Watkins
January 30, 2018
Oakland resident Yesenia Veamatahau holds her fists in the air as a speaker performs an empowering poem during the closing rally of an impromptu march to City Hall in San Francisco on Sept. 6.

Federal judge rules to continue Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
January 16, 2018
Comet middle hitter Makaya Thomas (middle) reacts to the balls rebound with Comet outside hitter Victoria Matue (left) and defensive specialist Jacqueline Tianero (right) after hitting a ball into the net during Contra Costa College’s 3-0 loss to Solano Community College on Friday.

[Photo] Volleyball team falls in rout

October 11, 2017
The Power and Control diagram helps people understand the overall pattern of abusive behaviors and violent behaviors, which are used by a batterer to establish and maintain control over their partner. Often times, one or more violent incidents are accompanied by an array of these other types of abuse.

Effects of domestic violence are long-lasting

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
December 11, 2017
Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

Clean Dream Act protects immigrants

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
December 8, 2017
Former Metas program coordinator Mayra Padilla speaks during the 30th anniversary gala dinner in Berkeley Country Club in El Cerrito on Nov. 17.

Community celebrates 30 years of Metas

By Denis Perez , Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2017
Reporters Michael Santone and Anthony Kinney discuss different topics relating to college life every week.

Advochats: Verbal Rhapsody Episode 1: Flight

By Anthony Kinney, Michael Santone , and Denis Perez
November 17, 2017
Bill to remove first-year costs, offer financial assistance

Bill to remove first-year costs, offer financial assistance

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
November 15, 2017

Texas trip spurs fears, concerns over racist law

By Denis Perez, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2017
Midterm report sets goals, aids accreditation

Midterm report sets goals, aids accreditation

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
November 7, 2017
The first scare spot of the carnival scream house was a greeting desk manned by a killer clown with a knife in the Knox Center on Tuesday.

Fear, laughter captured during the carnival scream house maze

By Denis Perez , Editor-In-Chief
November 2, 2017
Brixs menu respects halal diet

Brix’s menu respects halal diet

By Roxana Amparo , Associate Editor
November 1, 2017
A partial map of native tribes and nations in the United States before the Columbus colonization period.

Genocide of natives shifts opinion on cultural holiday

By Roxana Amparo , Associate Editor
November 1, 2017

Brand name clothes overrated

By Denis Perez, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2017
Informative, educational festival highlights natives

Informative, educational festival highlights natives

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
October 30, 2017
Protesters disrupt Trumps private Belo Mansion fundraiser

Protesters disrupt Trump’s private Belo Mansion fundraiser

By Roxana Amparo and Mayra Garcia
October 29, 2017

Power shut down strikes campus reaction

By Roxana Amparo and Jessica Suico
October 16, 2017

The Advocate’s weekly news update for 10-16

By Jessica Suico , Benjamin Bassham, and Roxana Amparo
October 16, 2017

Sex assault amendment to alter guidelines

By Roxana Amparo , Associate Editor
October 11, 2017
English as second language professor Shelly Ruby writes on the white board during a lecture in Essay Writing in AA-133 on Thursday.

ESL population at disadvantage

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
October 11, 2017
Comet foward Anthony Maytum dribbles past Mariner defender Jerry Maldonado during Contra Costa Colleges 5-1 win against College of Marin in the Soccer Field on Tuesday.

Team’s strong offensive effort results in first win of season

By Denis Perez , Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2017
Contra Costa College president Mojdeh Mehdizadeh talks with an East Brothers Beer Company customer during the Cheer for the Promise Fundraising event on Sept. 30 in Point Richmond.

Cheers, beers attain community funding, teacher appreciation

By Denis Perez, Anthony Kinney, and Louis Cano
October 3, 2017

An undocumented experience

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
October 2, 2017
Language deficiency triggers shame

Language deficiency triggers shame

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 28, 2017
Celebrating Hispanic culture

Celebrating Hispanic culture

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 28, 2017
Psychology major Lizbeth Gonzalez (front middle) calls Contra Costa College a “safe place” where she can enjoy the company of her friends La Raza studies major Luis Ledesma (left), political science major Michelle Armienta (middle back) and psychology major Alejandra Navarro (right).

Struggles produce success, inspiration

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 28, 2017
Computer science major Zehenghui Guo attended the annual MathFest in Chicago to present his research on the efficiency of an independent shipping company.

Clash of tech, spirit

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 28, 2017
Suicide prevention and awareness illustration.

Identifying signals of despair

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 20, 2017
Counselor Jenna Hornbuckle posts a message supporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients in the Student Center Plaza on Sept. 5.

Counselors offer hope, protect mental health

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 15, 2017
Gabriel Sanchez (middle right) and nursing major Joey Lumagbas (right) join La Raza Student Union and Puente Club members as they read lyrics for a song written by economics major Oscar Martinez during the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA, Info Night in the GE-225 on Friday.

DACA’s fate in limbo, college community extends its support

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
September 15, 2017
Fremont resident Mayra Alcaraz (left) wipes tears from her eyes while surrounded by friends and community members during a vigil at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, California on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, hours after news leaked that President Trump will repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival order. DACA recipients were asked to form a circle while the rest of the group surrounded them to sing We Shall Overcome.

Trump administration expected to repeal DACA

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 31, 2017

Curriculum supports academic specificity

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 30, 2017
Professor remembered

Professor remembered

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 23, 2017
Vice President of Student Affairs Ken Sherwood sings during All College Day in the GE-234 on Aug. 10. Sherwood said he decided to sing for the Contra Costa College staff, administration and student body because that is a way to get to know him.

Leader embodies passion

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 23, 2017

Knox leaves legacy of community building

By Denis Perez, Editor-In-Chief
August 23, 2017
A child runs down a hill during afternoon play time in the outside area at the Early Learning Center on Aug. 21.

Program enhances outside play

By Denis Perez, Editor-In-Chief
August 23, 2017
Astronomy professor Jon Celesia looks at Mondays eclipse through double Polaroid glasses on the roof of the Physical Building.

Solar eclipse draws heads toward the sky

By Roxana Amparo, Associate Editor
August 23, 2017

Oakland protesters respond to Charlottesville terror attack by halting I-580 traffic

August 14, 2017

Interfaith group walks to end gun violence, remembers lives lost

July 27, 2017

Dance groups highlight variety of styles

By Roxana Amparo, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2017
Comet soccer player Eduardo Escamilla crawls under ropes as part of an obstacle course on the Soccer Field during the first Contra Costa College Olympics on Saturday.

Games reward brains, vigor

By Denis Perez, Photo Editor
May 18, 2017
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