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East coast lyricist Flee Lord impresses

East coast lyricist Flee Lord impresses

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 16, 2019
Comet guard Isaiah Attles drives baseline against a defender from Mendocino College.

Increased role allows Attles to lead squad

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
Comet shortstop Lucas Abbas throws a fielded ball as infielder Andruw Shaw runs behind him during Contra Costa College’s 6-3 win over Los Medanos College on Friday at the Baseball Field.

Baseball team disappoints, struggles to win games

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
Comet guard Isaiah Attles has basketball in his blood and hopes to jump start his career playing in college. He hopes to become an architect one day.

Hoop team falls just short of postseason

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
After a long battle with prostate cancer, former San Pablo mayor and Contra Costa College adjunct professor of political science Leonard McNeil passed away in his San Pablo home on April 14.

Leonard McNeil inspires through life work

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
Comet second baseman Bryan Perez slides into home and was tagged out during Contra Costa College’s 5-4 win against Mendocino College at Comet Baseball Field on April 19.

Comets fail to build momentum

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
Nipsey Hussle created a legacy

Nipsey Hussle created a legacy

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
Rain delay helps squad with needed rest

Rain delay helps squad with needed rest

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Apr 17, 2019
Off the Record: Comet record does not reflect performance

Off the Record: Comet record does not reflect performance

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Mar 27, 2019
Outfielder Mychael Jamison loses his glove after he dove and missed the ball in the ninth inning during Contra Costa College’s 1-10 loss against Solano Community College on March 14 at the Baseball Field.

Comets give up 9 runs in 9th in loss

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Mar 20, 2019

Paying it forward

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Mar 20, 2019
Comet shortstop Lucas Abbas throws a fielded ball as infielder Andruw Shaw runs behind him during Contra Costa College’s 6-3 win over Los Medanos College on Friday at the Baseball Field.

Comets beat LMC in dramatic fashion

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Mar 13, 2019
Hartnell College first baseman Chris Wright fields a pickoff throw from his pitcher as Comet outfielder Mychael Jamison dives safely back to first base.

Comets lack focus, lose 21-3

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Mar 6, 2019
Comet pitcher Karon Casey prepares to throw a pitch during Contra Costa College’s 19-1 loss against Folsom Lake College on Friday.

Winless Comets fall to Folsom Lake

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Feb 27, 2019
Contra Costa College women’s head coach Vince Shaw talks to Comet guard Janelle Pansoy during CCC’s 64-57 loss to Yuba College on Feb. 20 in the Gym. Shaw started his CCC career in 2016 and hopes to establish a program that benefits the community that seek it.

Coach guides, motivates players to succeed

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Feb 27, 2019
Comet guard Evan Thompson prepares to shoot a game tying free throw in the Comets' double overtime victory over Mendocino College on Friday.

Comets soar in double overtime

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Feb 13, 2019
Free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado remain free agents as spring training is set to begin.

Off the Record: Sports mentality shifts as free market thrives

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Feb 13, 2019
Comet guard Evan Thompson dives for a loose ball in a basketball game against Diablo Valley College. Thompson leads the Comets in scoring.

Evan Thompson thrives with increased role

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Feb 6, 2019

Comets drop fifth straight in close loss

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Feb 6, 2019
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.

Communal actions heal

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2018
Comet guard Isaiah Attles has basketball in his blood and hopes to jump start his career playing in college. He hopes to become an architect one day.

Basketball in his blood, NBA in his dreams

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2018
Domestic violence cases up on campus

Domestic violence cases up on campus

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor
Nov 7, 2018
Raiders betray Oakland again...

Raiders betray Oakland again…

By Joel Umanzor, Staff writer
Oct 24, 2018

Academic Renewal to clean bad grades

By Joel Umanzor, Staff writer
Oct 24, 2018
Former state Assembly speaker John Perez urges youth to get involved in the voting process before the age of 21 during a voter education summit in GE-225 lecture hall on Saturday.

Day of workshops highlights importance of voting in local elections

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Oct 24, 2018
Culinary student Lay Covell pours chocolate onto Mascarpone Filo’s with Figs Saturday.

Iconic pairing of chocolate and champagne inspire dishes

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2018

Nursing students, faculty gain spacious, updated classrooms

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Oct 10, 2018

Siblings reunite, compete on the pitch

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Oct 1, 2018

Offense flounders as Butte triumphs

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Sep 25, 2018
Off The Record: Oakland Raiders executives forsake loyal fan base

Off The Record: Oakland Raiders executives forsake loyal fan base

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Sep 19, 2018
An Air Time Action Sport cyclist jumps over two boys as part of a performance during El Sobrante Stroll on Sunday.

El Sobrante Stroll energizes community

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Sep 18, 2018
Construction equipment sits outside the gymnasium in preparation for renovation set to begin late October.

Renovations underway

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer
Sep 11, 2018
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