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Baseball squad is forced to brush off bad start

March 1, 2018
Comet Jake Dent pitches during Contra Costa College’s 9-0 shutout loss against De Anza College Saturday on the Baseball Field.

Losing streak continues after offense falls flat

February 6, 2018

Library computer upgrade aids student success

December 21, 2017
Sociology major Alfred Machacon scans a fibro- myalgia book on Thursday with the free scanner available for student use in the Library.

Library advances technologically, installs scanner

November 7, 2017
Ed Aquinde drives a forklift operations class on the Tennis Courts for part of the forklift logistics operations warehouse program.

Relocated program will provide job skills

September 20, 2017

Comet mascot returns

September 15, 2017
Richmond resident Leo Acosta eats a taco at El Trompudo restaurant in El Sobrante on Monday

Family space brings Mexican culture

August 23, 2017

Mathematics professor retires, leaves “unique” teaching legacy

May 31, 2017
Guest Chef Felice Santodonato demonstrates Italian cuisine cooking tips for culinary arts students in SA-136 on May 1.

Chef demonstration brings taste of Italy

May 17, 2017
Offensive struggles doom pitching, Napa sneaks win

Offensive struggles doom pitching, Napa sneaks win

May 3, 2017
Comet outfielder Rome Watson (right) dives into home plate during Contra Costa College’s 8-6 loss against Mendocino College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Hitting, inexperience lead Comets to extra innings

April 25, 2017
Attune Wine representative Jason Campbell (left) pours Richmond resident Barry Grant a glass of 2015 chardonnay during the Food and Wine Event in the Campus Center Plaza on Sunday.

Culinary department hosts Food and Wine, raises $30,000

April 25, 2017
An employee sweeps the area around the front door of La Bamba Restaurant at 12345 San Pablo Ave. in Richmond, near Interstate 80 on Monday.

Local eatery serves taste of Salvadorian culture

April 20, 2017
cody casares / The Advocate Liberal arts major Troy Hearne fills West Contra Costa Unified School District sixth grade teacher Verdell Simon-Tatum’s plate during the annual all you can eat Crab Feed event in the Gymnasium on Saturday. The fundraiser encourages attendees to feast on crabs, pasta and bread.

Fundraiser unites family, friends

March 29, 2017
Trump’s immigration policies hurt America

Trump’s immigration policies hurt America

March 14, 2017
Comet infielder Elijah Smith awaits teammate JohnVelasco (right) as he steps on home plate during CCC’s 6-0 win against the Yuba College 49ers at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Comets beat Yuba in shutout

March 14, 2017
Film exemplifies achievements, struggles

Film exemplifies achievements, struggles

March 2, 2017
Saint outfielder Tyler Barry slide back into first before the tag by Comet first baseman Eric Whitfield during CCC's 6-2 loss to Mission College at the Baseball Field on Sunday.

Comets suffer second loss in a row

March 1, 2017

Leaky Gymnasium roof damages floor

March 1, 2017
Biology major Oscar Castillo (left) listens to biology major Maria Rodriguez (right) explain a problem using the new whiteboard and equipment in PS-109 in the Physical Science Building on Monday.

Upgrade enhances learning, modernizes setting

February 14, 2017
Baseball, scholarly drive supported by family

Baseball, scholarly drive supported by family

February 14, 2017
Comet infielder Elijah Smith stretches out in a head-first slide, beating the throw back to first base during CCC's 21-6 loss to Diablo Valley College at the Baseball Field on Jan. 28. The Comets' next home game is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Baseball Field.

Hopes swell as strategy, talent merge on field

February 9, 2017
Comet fits baseman Chris Brue slides safely back into first base during CCC's 21-6 loss to intradistrict rival Diablo Valley College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Baseball team rallies together despite two losses

February 1, 2017

Comets stall in tournament

December 8, 2016
Culinary arts student Kyle Delos Santos prepares an Irish stew similar to beef barley soup, consisting of celery, carrots and onions, in SA-135 on Thursday. Also known as Scottish broth, Delos Santos serves that dish during Aqua Terra hours.

Italian travels provide insight

December 7, 2016

Presidential candidates ignore policies in final debate

November 3, 2016
Zumba instructor Oscar Ivan Solano (left) and chemistry professor Seti Sidharta (right) demonstrate dance moves during the Bachata on the Yard event in the Campus Center Plaza on Oct. 12.

Bachata on the Yard promotes Latin culture

October 21, 2016
Play depicts life beneath authoritarian dictatorship

Play depicts life beneath authoritarian dictatorship

October 21, 2016
Dance major Wendy Huang (left) grabs some cheese during Chocolate and Champagne event hosted by the culinary arts department in the Aqua Terra Grill on Oct. 8. The event is used to fund raise for students going to Italy.

Group raises money for trip

October 21, 2016
The culinary arts department plans to maximize its garden space near the Applied Arts Building to increase the variety of crops. The garden currently supplies Aqua Terra Grill and Pronto with roses for centerpieces and fresh herbs for meals.

Garden yields fresh herbs

October 6, 2016
Student Life Coordinator Joel Nickelson-Shanks talks to club representatives during the Inter-Club Council (ICC) meeting in the SA-100 on Sept. 27. The ICC meets every Tuesday to discuss club activities and other agenda items.

Council budgets club’s agendas

October 6, 2016
Comet wide receiver Marquis Pippins catches the ball for a touchdown during CCC’s 42-34 win against Modesto Junior College at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Streak snapped with home win

September 28, 2016

ESL boosts multilinguals toward goals

September 21, 2016
Participants with Cornell Elementary Afterschool Program perform for viewers during the Solano Stroll on Solano Avenue in Albany on Sunday.

Stroll builds community network

September 16, 2016
Criminal justice major Aaron Hernandez (right) puts in his order to culinary arts major Elizabeth Rago (left) at Pronto in the Student and Administration Building on Aug. 29.

Pronto offers bargains, more food choices

September 16, 2016

Kickboxing course improves cardio, gets ‘heart pumping’

September 16, 2016
Bay area ‘Poutine’ lacks tang, open late

Bay area ‘Poutine’ lacks tang, open late

September 1, 2016
Comet first basemen Allen Ressler tags second base after an error by Falcon second baseman Tyler Thornly during CCC’s 6-5 win over Solano Community College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Team builds on errors, improves capacity

May 18, 2016
Comet infielder Angelica Espinal tags out Storm outfielder Jordan Baker during the Comets’ loss against Napa Valley College on March 31.

Absence of participation induces ‘horrendous year’

May 18, 2016
Student-made ceramics sit waiting to be purchased last week at the annual Pottery Event in the Art Building. All funds collected from the art sale go toward funding the fine and media arts department.

Pottery sale funds class

May 18, 2016
Comet center fielder Julian Robinson (far left), left fielder Regina Balan (center) and right fielder Catherine Nieve-Duran try to hastily pick up the ball during CCC’s doubleheader loss to Napa Valley College on April 26.

Winless team holds form despite gains

May 9, 2016
Mustang sophomore Ethan Utler strikes out during the Comets’ loss to LMC on Friday.

‘Heartbreaking’ losses continue to plague squad

May 6, 2016
Comet infielder Chris Brue is called out after taking three strikes during CCC's 14-2 loss to Laney College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Eagles rout team, snap two-game win streak

April 20, 2016

Softball team forfeits to Mustangs due to injury

April 20, 2016

Mustangs prevent Comets from nearly scoring

April 12, 2016
Comet first basemen Allen Ressler tags second base after an error by Falcon second baseman Tyler Thornly during CCC’s 6-5 win over Solano Community College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Comets edge Falcons, chain together streak

April 8, 2016
Comet infielder Angelica Espinal tags out Storm outfielder Jordan Baker during Thursday’s loss against Napa Valley College.

Squad struggles to find form, add win to season

April 8, 2016

Baseball squad begins BVC play, splits Napa series

March 9, 2016
Student-athletes should love game, not paychecks

Student-athletes should love game, not paychecks

March 2, 2016
Outfielder Derrick Parnell (middle) congratulates catcher Lawrence Duncan after scoring a run during Thursday’s game against City College of San Francisco at the Baseball Field.

Hurlers, hitters fuel lopsided victory

February 25, 2016

Gladiators uncover Comets’ limitations

February 25, 2016
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